In 'Leave Taking', why is the character of Viv keen to take a gap year?

She wants to explore her cultural identity by visiting the West Indies.

She wants to spend time with Del and the baby.

She needs to retake her A Levels because she skipped an exam.

She wants to explore the world of work, like Del has.

She doesn't have enough money to go yet.

The differences between Del and Viv

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Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses is important because they affect our health differently. In this study guide, we'll explore the key distinctions between these two microorganisms. Section 1: Bacteria What are Bacteria? Bacteria are tiny, single-celled living organisms. They are found everywhere, including in soil, water, and inside our bodies. Shape and Structure: Bacteria have different shapes like rods, spheres, and spirals. They have a cell wall that surrounds their cell membrane. Reproduction: Bacteria reproduce by dividing in half, a process called binary fission. This allows them to multiply quickly. Living or Nonliving: Bacteria are considered living because they can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. Section 2: Viruses What are Viruses? Viruses are smaller than bacteria and are not considered living organisms. They are made up of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat. Shape and Structure: Viruses come in various shapes but are much simpler than bacteria. They lack the cell structures found in bacteria. Reproduction: Viruses cannot reproduce on their own. They need a host cell (like a human cell) to replicate and make more viruses. Living or Nonliving: Viruses are considered nonliving because they cannot perform life processes without a host cell. Section 3: Differences Now, let's compare bacteria and viruses: Size: Bacteria are larger than viruses. Living or Nonliving: Bacteria are living organisms. Viruses are non-living entities. Reproduction: Bacteria reproduce on their own through binary fission. Viruses need a host cell to replicate. Structure: Bacteria have complex structures with cell walls. Viruses are simpler, consisting of genetic material and a protein coat. Treatment: Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics. Viral infections are typically managed with antiviral medications (if available) or through the body's immune response. Section 4: Examples Examples of bacteria-related and virus-related illnesses: Bacterial Infections: Strep throat, Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Tuberculosis Viral Infections: Influenza (Flu), Common cold, HIV/AIDS Conclusion: Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses can help us stay healthy and make informed decisions about treatment. Remember that while bacteria can be both helpful and harmful, viruses rely on our cells to replicate and cause infections.

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1.1 Hardware and software ,Differences between types of operating systems Advantages and disadvantages of the different types of operating systems,Impact on everyday life including Artificial Intelligence (AI),Characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages of storage media including magnetic, optical and solid-state,Including: network interface cards (NIC), hubs, bridges, switches,Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and the differences between these networks,Avoiding password interception by using up to date anti-spyware and regularly changing passwords The differences between strong and weak passwords Other authentication methods Including: zero login, biometric methods, magnetic stripes, smart cards, physical tokens, electronic tokens,Characteristics and uses including newsletters, posters, websites, multimedia presentations, audio, video, media streaming and ePublicationsCharacteristics and effect of threats to data including hacking, phishing, pharming, smishing, vishing, viruses, malware, card fraudLocate stored files Open and import files of different types Save files in a planned hierarchical directory/folder structure Save files using appropriate file names Save and print files in a variety of formats including a document, screenshots, database reports, data tables, graphs/charts, a web page in browser view, a web page in HTML view Use HTML in the content layer Notes and Guidance Create the content layer of a web page

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