LAB Five : Précis Writing SAMPLE

Study the following sample on Précis writing.

Answer any three questions/tasks shared with you in class. 

Sample 

Précis writing 

All human beings are liable to err. To be at peace with oneself, the realization of this fact is important. Humanity is faced with numerous struggle and difficulties. We should view our own problems as part of a universal struggle and brace ourselves to meet every difficulty with fortitude. To be frantic and desperate on such occasions cannot help the situations. Perhaps the greatest folly is for each of us to hug his troubles to himself. Often the path through our worst worries can be made smoother if we seek the guidance of a trusted friend. But there are limits to human wisdom. The only way to endure large evils is to find large consolations. The key to this search is prayer. The faith in a beneficent ‘High Power’ can carry us through our most anxious moments. It has cured many people of their diseases and banished melancholy form their hearts. It was faith in God coupled with hard work, which enabled Alexis Carrel to face ridicule and rejection calmly and finally became the recipient of the Nobel Prize. Finally, how much less we should worry about ourselves if we were to worry about others. How comforted we should be if we could see our struggle as a part of the struggle of a whole creation intent on growth and renewal. By doing so, we not only make our lives easier, but we also add our bit to the sum of human dignity and faith. 

Vocabulary 

Liable Likely to do something 

Err To make a mistake 

Brace To make something stronger 

Fortitude The courage to face great danger 

Frantic Extreme state of fear or anxiety 

Desperate Having no hope 

Folly Stupidity 

Banished To get rid or to go away from something 

Melancholy Deep sadness for long time or depression 

Intent Purpose 

Renewal Resume 

Points for the précis 

1. Problems faced by all human beings. 

2. Face the problems with courage and determination and one must not lose hope. 

3. Everyone tries to solve his own problems instead of sharing with his friend. 

4. One should faith in Higher Power and must say prayer for the solution of one’s difficulties. 

Précis

All human beings face the problems and difficulties in the life. Man should face his problems with courage and determination and should not lose hope. Losing hope cannot solve the problems. The greatest foolish is that everyone tries to solve his problem by himself but he should share it with his trusted friend. But the human wisdom is also limited. So, one should have faith in ‘Higher Power’ and say prayer for the solution of his difficulties. 

Title: Problems of human beings and faith in High Power.