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.
Monday, April 26, 2010
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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