Years ago, there weren’t many televisions in peoples’ home. Nowadays, however, all people use television in their lives.
Using television is essential during the life. People are divided into many types in watching T.V. The old people like watching world news which gives them new details about the peace and wars all over the world. Additionally, the young people like watching sport, like football and movies like cinema movies. From that channel, they know about the result of football teams in the world and more about information about sport. Also, they get new stories from movies which help them to think more about what will go on in the world. The last thing is the children; they like cartoons and learn many things from them such as shapes, numbers, and names of many things that they see.
On the other hand, T.V has many negative effects on people and many places using T.V during their lives. When old people use T.V during their time, they don’t pay attention to their children. Also the adults learn many things that are not good for them to know in this age such as bad action, behavior from movies. Finally children are more affected than the others. At their age, they watch T.V a long time which affects their eyes and they learn from cartoons many things that support them to jump from buildings, use a knife and so on.
In summary, people can watch T.V but they should be careful which programs they and their children watch.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
A woman's role
Is a woman’s proper role in society to pursue a career or to be a mother and wife?
Traditionally a woman’s role has been as a mother and wife. However, more and more women worldwide are being educated to a high level and are pursuing careers. Does this pose a threat to the upbringing of young children and to social stability?
There are many reasons why a woman should be at home to look after her children. Children need their mother’s love and attention. A mother substitute, like a maid, however caring, cannot provide the same emotional support that a child needs. In addition, a maid may not speak the child’s language and there may well be cultural differences. A mother plays a crucial role in developing her child’s language and cultural awareness. Even worse, if there is no mother and no maid at home, children will feel neglected.
On the other hand, women have an important role to play in society. If intelligent women want to pursue careers, why should they not have the same opportunity to do so as men? Women have a lot to offer to society, which would be poorer if they couldn’t do so. In the West, it is generally accepted that women have the choice of whether to pursue a career or not. Of course there are more traditional societies where this is more difficult.
In an ideal world, a woman should be able to pursue a career and also have time to bring up a family, but it’s not an easy task to get the balance right.
Traditionally a woman’s role has been as a mother and wife. However, more and more women worldwide are being educated to a high level and are pursuing careers. Does this pose a threat to the upbringing of young children and to social stability?
There are many reasons why a woman should be at home to look after her children. Children need their mother’s love and attention. A mother substitute, like a maid, however caring, cannot provide the same emotional support that a child needs. In addition, a maid may not speak the child’s language and there may well be cultural differences. A mother plays a crucial role in developing her child’s language and cultural awareness. Even worse, if there is no mother and no maid at home, children will feel neglected.
On the other hand, women have an important role to play in society. If intelligent women want to pursue careers, why should they not have the same opportunity to do so as men? Women have a lot to offer to society, which would be poorer if they couldn’t do so. In the West, it is generally accepted that women have the choice of whether to pursue a career or not. Of course there are more traditional societies where this is more difficult.
In an ideal world, a woman should be able to pursue a career and also have time to bring up a family, but it’s not an easy task to get the balance right.
Monday, April 26, 2010
US Farms & Farm Workers
This graph shows the number of farms and all farm workers in the U.S during the period 1910-2000.
There is an obvious relationship between farms and farm workers which is that at all times the number of workers is more than the number of farms. In 1910, there were above 6 million farms but the number of workers was between 13 million and 14 million. Over the next 20 years, the number of farms increased slightly, whereas the number of workers fell slightly. The number of farms declined steadily over the next 40 years by about a half but the number of workers plummeted dramatically from over 12 million to just over 4 million. From 1970 until 2000, the number of both farms and farm workers decreased gradually.
To sum up, the workers and farms decreased year by year. But the decrease of farm workers was more dramatic over the years.
There is an obvious relationship between farms and farm workers which is that at all times the number of workers is more than the number of farms. In 1910, there were above 6 million farms but the number of workers was between 13 million and 14 million. Over the next 20 years, the number of farms increased slightly, whereas the number of workers fell slightly. The number of farms declined steadily over the next 40 years by about a half but the number of workers plummeted dramatically from over 12 million to just over 4 million. From 1970 until 2000, the number of both farms and farm workers decreased gradually.
To sum up, the workers and farms decreased year by year. But the decrease of farm workers was more dramatic over the years.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mobiles in the classroom
Years ago, there weren’t many mobile phones in students’ hands during the classes. Nowadays, however, all students use mobile phones and laptops in their studies.
Using mobile phones is essential during the classes. In an emergency situation, students need mobile phones to contact with other to solve their problems. For example if there are many problems that happen with a student in class, they can try to contact with the first one who can help them. More examples are if somebody is waiting for me or sending emails. Furthermore, most students use mobile phones to calculate in math class and as a dictionary when they have any strange words.
On the other hand, mobile phones have many negative effects on students and many schools bans using mobile phones during classes. When students use mobile phones during the class, they don’t pay attention to the lesson from the teacher. Also students affect their grades by chatting, talking and playing games.
In summary, students can bring their mobile phones but they should make them silent. They also should not use it during the class without permission from the teacher
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Using mobile phones is essential during the classes. In an emergency situation, students need mobile phones to contact with other to solve their problems. For example if there are many problems that happen with a student in class, they can try to contact with the first one who can help them. More examples are if somebody is waiting for me or sending emails. Furthermore, most students use mobile phones to calculate in math class and as a dictionary when they have any strange words.
On the other hand, mobile phones have many negative effects on students and many schools bans using mobile phones during classes. When students use mobile phones during the class, they don’t pay attention to the lesson from the teacher. Also students affect their grades by chatting, talking and playing games.
In summary, students can bring their mobile phones but they should make them silent. They also should not use it during the class without permission from the teacher
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Traffic congestion and parking problems
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE which is a big city. In all cities, people have traffic and parking problems. This essay discusses what solutions there are to these problems.
The main cause is the population has increased fast which is the first problem. The second problem is Abu Dhabi has economic development which means each family who is living in Abu Dhabi has more than one car. The next problem is in the summer season when the weather is not appropriate for walking or biking under high temperature. The last problem is lack of adequate public transport.
Although there are many problems, there are many solutions. The first solution is each building or tower should have adequate parking to reduce of parking problems. If every city improves their public transport, there will be fewer traffic problems. The next solution is every government should raise the age of licence holders which will reduce the amount of young drivers. The last solution is improving the existing road system:bridges overpasses and underpasses. For example, the government of Abu Dhabi has discussed creating the new bridges which will increase the number of entrance and exit roads.
As a result, these problems need to be solved by some solutions such as each building and tower should have enough parking which is an appropriate solution to reduce the parking issue. The next obvious solution is creating adequate exiting and entrances.
The main cause is the population has increased fast which is the first problem. The second problem is Abu Dhabi has economic development which means each family who is living in Abu Dhabi has more than one car. The next problem is in the summer season when the weather is not appropriate for walking or biking under high temperature. The last problem is lack of adequate public transport.
Although there are many problems, there are many solutions. The first solution is each building or tower should have adequate parking to reduce of parking problems. If every city improves their public transport, there will be fewer traffic problems. The next solution is every government should raise the age of licence holders which will reduce the amount of young drivers. The last solution is improving the existing road system:bridges overpasses and underpasses. For example, the government of Abu Dhabi has discussed creating the new bridges which will increase the number of entrance and exit roads.
As a result, these problems need to be solved by some solutions such as each building and tower should have enough parking which is an appropriate solution to reduce the parking issue. The next obvious solution is creating adequate exiting and entrances.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Water shortages in the UAE
The most obvious reason for the shortage of water is the rapid population growth. More people means more food and this has led to a growing demand for an increase in agricultural production, which in turn means more irrigation and therefore more water. In addition, the economy of the country has expanded enormously over the past 50 years. Industrialization has greatly increased the demand for water. The climate of the UAE makes it difficult to meet the increased demand for water. There is very little rainfall and no surface water. Wastage of water and leaking water pipes make the situation worse.
Desalination is perhaps the most obvious solution. It’s expensive but the UAE is a rich country. Similarly, making better use of underground water is not cheap but it would help to answer to the problem. Dams to store water when it does rain have already been built in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. Charging people more for water, educational programmes in schools and colleges, and national advertising campaigns could also raise public awareness of the problem.
In practice, the UAE gets most of its fresh water from desalination plants. This is the most obvious short-term solution. In the long run, however, raising public awareness of the problem and encouraging people to use water more responsibly is the most important factor in solving the problem of water shortages.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Seasons/Weather
Winter is the coldest season. In Europe it often snows in the winter months, December, January and February.
Summer is the hottest season. During the summer months, June, July and August, it is extremely hot and humid here in the UAE.
Spring comes after winter and before summer.
The autumn, called the fall in the USA, is when the leaves fall from the trees.
Singin' in the Rain is Hedley's favourite movie.
Children like to play in the snow.
Driving in fog is very dangerous.
When we heat water to boiling point, we get steam.
The temperature in Abu Dhabi during the summer can reach 50 degrees Celsius.
During a storm you can often see lightning and hear thunder.
Summer is the hottest season. During the summer months, June, July and August, it is extremely hot and humid here in the UAE.
Spring comes after winter and before summer.
The autumn, called the fall in the USA, is when the leaves fall from the trees.
Singin' in the Rain is Hedley's favourite movie.
Children like to play in the snow.
Driving in fog is very dangerous.
When we heat water to boiling point, we get steam.
The temperature in Abu Dhabi during the summer can reach 50 degrees Celsius.
During a storm you can often see lightning and hear thunder.
Jobs
An architect designs buildings.
A civil servant is a government employee.
A doctor helps sick people to get well.
A nurse helps a doctor by looking after patients in a hospital or clinic.
The students in CEH are all mechatronic engineers. They study mechanical and electrical engineering.
A farmer works in agriculture, growing crops and raising animals.
Lawyers prosecute and defend accused people in law courts.
A mechanic fixes/repairs vehicles in a garage.
A shop assistant helps and advises customers in a store.
A civil servant is a government employee.
A doctor helps sick people to get well.
A nurse helps a doctor by looking after patients in a hospital or clinic.
The students in CEH are all mechatronic engineers. They study mechanical and electrical engineering.
A farmer works in agriculture, growing crops and raising animals.
Lawyers prosecute and defend accused people in law courts.
A mechanic fixes/repairs vehicles in a garage.
A shop assistant helps and advises customers in a store.
Age of Marriage
The bar chart shows the decrease in the rate of women aged 15 to 19 who are married in 6 Arab countries. The table shows the age of first marriage from men, in 12 Arab counties plus Turkey and Iran, ranges from the mid-20. For women the range is low-20 to mid 20’s.
The most striking fall in the bar chart is the UAE from 57% in 1975 to 8% in 1995.
But the least sticking fall is in Palestine, from 17% in 1967 to 14% in 2004. Libya comes after the UAE with its percentage falling from 40% in 1973 to 1% in 1995. After that, Kuwait declined 33% during 26 years, Egypt also declined by more than a half. After that Tunisia decreased from 11% in 1975 to 1% in 2001. The average age of first marriage for men, in all 14 countries, varied from around 25to 29. For women it was from 20 to 25. Men get married lates in life than women.
The bar chat show that fewer women are getting married in their teens. The table shows that in all 14 countries the average age of marriage for women is low to mid 20s.
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The most striking fall in the bar chart is the UAE from 57% in 1975 to 8% in 1995.
But the least sticking fall is in Palestine, from 17% in 1967 to 14% in 2004. Libya comes after the UAE with its percentage falling from 40% in 1973 to 1% in 1995. After that, Kuwait declined 33% during 26 years, Egypt also declined by more than a half. After that Tunisia decreased from 11% in 1975 to 1% in 2001. The average age of first marriage for men, in all 14 countries, varied from around 25to 29. For women it was from 20 to 25. Men get married lates in life than women.
The bar chat show that fewer women are getting married in their teens. The table shows that in all 14 countries the average age of marriage for women is low to mid 20s.
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Contrast
Balancing contrasting points
on the other hand; while; whereas
Arranged marriages are common in many Middle Eastern countries. In the West, on the other hand, they are unusual.
I like spending my holidays in the mountains, while/whereas my wife prefers the seaside.
While/whereas can be put before the first of 2 contrasting points,e.g.
While/whereas the English alphabet has 26 letters, English phonemic transcription has over 40 basic symbols.
on the other hand; while; whereas
Arranged marriages are common in many Middle Eastern countries. In the West, on the other hand, they are unusual.
I like spending my holidays in the mountains, while/whereas my wife prefers the seaside.
While/whereas can be put before the first of 2 contrasting points,e.g.
While/whereas the English alphabet has 26 letters, English phonemic transcription has over 40 basic symbols.
Emphasising a contrast
Stronger contrast
however; nevertheless; mind you; still; yet; in spite of this
Britain came last in the World Children's Games again. However, we did have one success with Annie Smith's world record in the egg and spoon race.
I don't like the job much. Mind you, the money's good.
He says he's not rich and yet he owns 3 houses and 4 cars.
It was foggy this morning. In spite of this, I managed to get to college on time.
It was foggy earlier but I still managed to get here on time.
however; nevertheless; mind you; still; yet; in spite of this
Britain came last in the World Children's Games again. However, we did have one success with Annie Smith's world record in the egg and spoon race.
I don't like the job much. Mind you, the money's good.
He says he's not rich and yet he owns 3 houses and 4 cars.
It was foggy this morning. In spite of this, I managed to get to college on time.
It was foggy earlier but I still managed to get here on time.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Natural life contains a lot of things that could be dangerous or beneficial for living creatures. For example hurricanes and tornadoes have the similarities and differences in their characteristics.
Hurricanes and tornadoes have the similarity of minimum wind speed which each is above 40 mph. Maximum wind speeds of most severe storms starts between 155-200 mph in hurricanes and 250-300 mph in tornadoes. Both have classification scale, Suffer- Simpson C1-C5 for hurricanes, Fujita F0-F5. The duration of hurricanes is 1 week average. In the other hand the duration of a tornado is minutes or hours. The Average width of hurricanes is wider than the tornadoes, 300 miles for hurricanes and 100-600 meters for tornadoes. Both can predicted before they happen, in the case of hurricanes it can be predicted 2.3 days in advance for a wide area and 6-10 hours beforehand for a locality. Whereas a tornado taken about 20 minutes or less. Finally the deference between them is the location that they occur. Hurricanes form over warm oceans and tornadoes form usually over land.
In conclusion, tornadoes are less predictable, last for a shorter time, and can reach higher speeds.
Hurricanes and tornadoes have the similarity of minimum wind speed which each is above 40 mph. Maximum wind speeds of most severe storms starts between 155-200 mph in hurricanes and 250-300 mph in tornadoes. Both have classification scale, Suffer- Simpson C1-C5 for hurricanes, Fujita F0-F5. The duration of hurricanes is 1 week average. In the other hand the duration of a tornado is minutes or hours. The Average width of hurricanes is wider than the tornadoes, 300 miles for hurricanes and 100-600 meters for tornadoes. Both can predicted before they happen, in the case of hurricanes it can be predicted 2.3 days in advance for a wide area and 6-10 hours beforehand for a locality. Whereas a tornado taken about 20 minutes or less. Finally the deference between them is the location that they occur. Hurricanes form over warm oceans and tornadoes form usually over land.
In conclusion, tornadoes are less predictable, last for a shorter time, and can reach higher speeds.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Around The College
We are the students at Abu Dhabi Men's College.
We have to be in the classroom on time.
Physics and chemistry lessons take place in a laboratory.
There are no healthy food outlets in our canteen/ cafeteria.
I read books and magazines and also do IELTS practice in our college library, which is large and well-stocked.
Student services organise activities for us.
The academic office performs many administrative tasks, such as issuing ID cards and arranging exam schedules.
There is a special learning centre in our library, called the Active Learning Zone, to provide students with extra help with their English.
Conferences and large meetings are often held in the college auditorium, which is also where we do our progress tests.
We have to be in the classroom on time.
Physics and chemistry lessons take place in a laboratory.
There are no healthy food outlets in our canteen/ cafeteria.
I read books and magazines and also do IELTS practice in our college library, which is large and well-stocked.
Student services organise activities for us.
The academic office performs many administrative tasks, such as issuing ID cards and arranging exam schedules.
There is a special learning centre in our library, called the Active Learning Zone, to provide students with extra help with their English.
Conferences and large meetings are often held in the college auditorium, which is also where we do our progress tests.
Colours
The red traffic light means stop.
All the local men wear white dishdashas.
Sheikh Zayed wanted to change the UAE from a desert to a green paradise.
In the fall/autumn all the leaves are brown.
He gave her a black look.
There were grey clouds in the sky and it looked like it was going to rain.
Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you.
Orange juice is full of vitamin C.
Egg yolks and lemons are yellow.
Blue for a boy, pink for a girl.
She chose beige coloured furniture.
She was wearing a purple dress.
All the local men wear white dishdashas.
Sheikh Zayed wanted to change the UAE from a desert to a green paradise.
In the fall/autumn all the leaves are brown.
He gave her a black look.
There were grey clouds in the sky and it looked like it was going to rain.
Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you.
Orange juice is full of vitamin C.
Egg yolks and lemons are yellow.
Blue for a boy, pink for a girl.
She chose beige coloured furniture.
She was wearing a purple dress.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Car Specification
Most people use cars to move from one place to another place. Cars are an important thing and they have different countries of origin, engine size and miles per gallon.
This table shows the specifications for 4 popular cars. The Toyota Corolla is one of the efficient cars which are made in Japan and it costs around $ 15,550. It has a 1400 cc engine size and it does 48 miles per gallon. The second car is the Volkswagen Golf which is made in Germany and it costs $ 18,250. Well, it has a 1600 cc engine size and does 40 miles per gallon. The third car is the Ford Focus which is made in the USA, costs $ 15,800 with a 1400 cc engine size and the consumption is 50 miles per gallon. The last car is the Nissan Micra which is made in Japan and it costs $ 15,500. It has a 1200 cc engine size and does 52 miles per gallon.
As a result, the Volkswagen Golf is the most expensive one because it has a big engine size but the Nissan Micra is the cheapest one which includes a small engine size.
This table shows the specifications for 4 popular cars. The Toyota Corolla is one of the efficient cars which are made in Japan and it costs around $ 15,550. It has a 1400 cc engine size and it does 48 miles per gallon. The second car is the Volkswagen Golf which is made in Germany and it costs $ 18,250. Well, it has a 1600 cc engine size and does 40 miles per gallon. The third car is the Ford Focus which is made in the USA, costs $ 15,800 with a 1400 cc engine size and the consumption is 50 miles per gallon. The last car is the Nissan Micra which is made in Japan and it costs $ 15,500. It has a 1200 cc engine size and does 52 miles per gallon.
As a result, the Volkswagen Golf is the most expensive one because it has a big engine size but the Nissan Micra is the cheapest one which includes a small engine size.
Top Ten Date-Producing Countries, 2001
These are the top ten date-producing countries and their annual production in tonnes, 2001. Those countries are Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and the UAE.
This bar graph shows date-producers, of those countries. Firstly comes Egypt which had the highest annual production which was approximately 1,100,000 tonnes. Iran is second and it produced 850,000 tonnes. Next, comes the UAE which is in the third place and that had 750,000 tonnes. After that, was Saudi Arabia with less than 750,000 tonnes. Next was Iraq with 650,000 tonnes. After that were 4 countries with similar production which were less than 400,000 tonnes. Libya is the lowest country which produced 100,000 tonnes.
Egypt produced the most dates in 2001. It produced as much as Algeria, Libya, Oman, and Sudan combined. There 4 countries produced less than half a million each. . Each of the other 6 countries produced over half a million each.
This bar graph shows date-producers, of those countries. Firstly comes Egypt which had the highest annual production which was approximately 1,100,000 tonnes. Iran is second and it produced 850,000 tonnes. Next, comes the UAE which is in the third place and that had 750,000 tonnes. After that, was Saudi Arabia with less than 750,000 tonnes. Next was Iraq with 650,000 tonnes. After that were 4 countries with similar production which were less than 400,000 tonnes. Libya is the lowest country which produced 100,000 tonnes.
Egypt produced the most dates in 2001. It produced as much as Algeria, Libya, Oman, and Sudan combined. There 4 countries produced less than half a million each. . Each of the other 6 countries produced over half a million each.
UK Budget In 1996
The UK government’s budget in 1996 was £ 315 billion. This pie chart shows what the government spent the money on, divided into ten categories.
The government spent most money, by far, on social security, £100 billion. This was almost twice as much as the next category, health which cost £ 53 billion. The next biggest sector was education, which received £38 billion. Education is very important to improve society. This chart also shows defence , debt interest and other expenditure which had similar levels of spending , £ 22 billion for defence, £ 25 billion for debt interest, and £ 23 billion for other expenditure. The law and order had £17 billion which includes police, but housing, heritage and environment spent £15 billion. £13 billion was spent on industry, agriculture and employment. Lastly, transport had £9 billion which is the lowest category.
The most striking feature of the chart is that social security and health expenditure combined accounted for almost a half of the UK budget in 1996.
The government spent most money, by far, on social security, £100 billion. This was almost twice as much as the next category, health which cost £ 53 billion. The next biggest sector was education, which received £38 billion. Education is very important to improve society. This chart also shows defence , debt interest and other expenditure which had similar levels of spending , £ 22 billion for defence, £ 25 billion for debt interest, and £ 23 billion for other expenditure. The law and order had £17 billion which includes police, but housing, heritage and environment spent £15 billion. £13 billion was spent on industry, agriculture and employment. Lastly, transport had £9 billion which is the lowest category.
The most striking feature of the chart is that social security and health expenditure combined accounted for almost a half of the UK budget in 1996.
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