Nowadays, we are surrounded by many new technologies and the mobile phone is one of them. In this essay I am going to argue about not using a mobile phone while driving a car.
In this part of the argument I would like to make it clear that this little device is very necessary to us and it became a part of our life for several reasons. The main reason is it makes our life easy when we communicate with each other for any emergency or ask about each other’s conditions. Another reason is if your car is broken-down in a remote area you will need to ask for help. A further reason is to help police to locate the criminals by satellite .Also while they hunt them they should talk with somebody to show them the direction to those criminals. The final reason is if you get a call from anybody, for instance friend or family or anybody in danger that needs help from you, you will need somebody to show you the direction.
However, even though the mobile is important for us that does not prevent some disadvantages. The first disadvantage is it is one of the reasons which leads to car accidents and that is based on research about car accidents. The second disadvantage is it keeps you busy from anybody who accompanies you in the car. The final reason is some scientists say the mobile phone affects your brain when you are driving more than when you are not and that is because while you are driving you concentrate on two things and with one thing if you are not.
In conclusion, this little machine helps us a lot in our life, but at the same time it affected us .In my opinion it depends on how, when and where to use it.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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.
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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.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
US farms & farm workers 1910-2000
The graph compares the number of farms and all farm workers in the U.S from 1910 to 2000.
The biggest change in general was the dramatic drop in the number of farms and all farm workers. From 1910 to 1930, the number of workers decreased but the farms plateaud from 1910 to 1930. The farms and farm workers fell sharply. The workers in 1950 were 10 million. But the farms in 1950 were 5.8 million and the workers changed to 4.2 million in 1975. Also the farms fell to 2.2 million in 1975. In contrast, the number of farms and all farm workers decreased between 1975 and 2000. The farms fell to 2 million by 2000. In addition, the farm workers in 1975 were 4.2 but after 25 years the number of workers decreased to 2.5.
In conclusion, the number in the U.S of farms and all farm workers decreased from 1910 to 2000.
The biggest change in general was the dramatic drop in the number of farms and all farm workers. From 1910 to 1930, the number of workers decreased but the farms plateaud from 1910 to 1930. The farms and farm workers fell sharply. The workers in 1950 were 10 million. But the farms in 1950 were 5.8 million and the workers changed to 4.2 million in 1975. Also the farms fell to 2.2 million in 1975. In contrast, the number of farms and all farm workers decreased between 1975 and 2000. The farms fell to 2 million by 2000. In addition, the farm workers in 1975 were 4.2 but after 25 years the number of workers decreased to 2.5.
In conclusion, the number in the U.S of farms and all farm workers decreased from 1910 to 2000.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mobile Phones
Years ago, mobile phones were not a big problem in the class because there were no phones in the past. Also, there were no electronic devices such as laptops and electronic dictionaries.
There are a lot of advantages of the mobile phone. Mobile phones are the most important device these days because we can communicate with others easily; also it makes a good reminder of things when I make notes on it. In addition, you can save a lot of things such as old pictures, numbers and names. Now, you can check your email in any places. For example, if you travel to another place but you don’t have a laptop, you can check your email in the phone.
There are a lot of disadvantages of the mobile phone in the class. First, the students can’t concentrate during the class because the students are busy with their phones. Also, that affects their grades and maybe they will fail at the end of the semester. Second, some times the students use the mobile phone to cheat in the exams and copy the answer from another student by using the Bluetooth.
On balance of agree and disagree we should ban the phones in the classroom.
There are a lot of advantages of the mobile phone. Mobile phones are the most important device these days because we can communicate with others easily; also it makes a good reminder of things when I make notes on it. In addition, you can save a lot of things such as old pictures, numbers and names. Now, you can check your email in any places. For example, if you travel to another place but you don’t have a laptop, you can check your email in the phone.
There are a lot of disadvantages of the mobile phone in the class. First, the students can’t concentrate during the class because the students are busy with their phones. Also, that affects their grades and maybe they will fail at the end of the semester. Second, some times the students use the mobile phone to cheat in the exams and copy the answer from another student by using the Bluetooth.
On balance of agree and disagree we should ban the phones in the classroom.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Traffic Congestion and Parking Problems
Traffic congestion and parking problems are the most difficult problem Abu Dhabi faced during the past five years.
There are a lot of reasons that lead to the traffic congestion and parking problems. Increased population is a reason for traffic congestion because the number of people in Abu Dhabi has been increaseing year by year. However, the number of people affects the traffic. The second reason is economic development. Abu Dhabi is one of the top ten countries which have an oil industry development. When you look around you in Abu Dhabi you will see big buildings and towers. So, the development affects Abu Dhabi and most of the people in it have a lot of money so that anyone can buy a car. The third reason is lack of adequate public transport. They should plan to build a train system inside Abu Dhabi to transport the people from their home to work.
On the other hand, there are a lot of solutions that can help the people to find parking and reduce the traffic congestion. The first solution, improve the existing road network by constructing more bridges, overpasses and underpasses to ease traffic flow. The second solution, improve public transport, with better bus services and a new rail network, as in Dubai with its new metro. Finally, put the big machine such as SALEK to reduce the traffic because some people are't ready to pay usually.
In conclusion, the first solution is already underway, an example being the recently opened underpass on Salam Street, near Khalifa Park. Similarly, public bus services have been much improved recently.
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There are a lot of reasons that lead to the traffic congestion and parking problems. Increased population is a reason for traffic congestion because the number of people in Abu Dhabi has been increaseing year by year. However, the number of people affects the traffic. The second reason is economic development. Abu Dhabi is one of the top ten countries which have an oil industry development. When you look around you in Abu Dhabi you will see big buildings and towers. So, the development affects Abu Dhabi and most of the people in it have a lot of money so that anyone can buy a car. The third reason is lack of adequate public transport. They should plan to build a train system inside Abu Dhabi to transport the people from their home to work.
On the other hand, there are a lot of solutions that can help the people to find parking and reduce the traffic congestion. The first solution, improve the existing road network by constructing more bridges, overpasses and underpasses to ease traffic flow. The second solution, improve public transport, with better bus services and a new rail network, as in Dubai with its new metro. Finally, put the big machine such as SALEK to reduce the traffic because some people are't ready to pay usually.
In conclusion, the first solution is already underway, an example being the recently opened underpass on Salam Street, near Khalifa Park. Similarly, public bus services have been much improved recently.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Water shortages in the UAE
The UAE is a desert country, with very little annual rainfall, and so there is a constant problem of water shortage.
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.
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
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.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Age of Marriage
The bar chart shows the fall in the percentage of women aged between 15 to 19 years old who are married in six Arab countries. The table shows the age of first marriage for men and women in 14 countries.
In the bar graph the percentage of 15-19 year olds who are married has fallen in six Arab countries. The most striking fall is in the UAE, from 57% in 1975 to 8% in 1995. Also, a most dramatic fall is in Kuwait, from 38% in 1970 to 5% in 1996.
The table shows that the age of first marriage for men, in 12 Arab countries plus Iran and Turkey, ranges from the mid-20’s to the high-20’s. For women the range is low-20’s to mid-20’s.
The bar chart shows that in the Kuwait 38% of girls aged 15-19 were married in 1970 but the table shows that in 2000 the average of marriage for women in the UAE was 25. In this, the figures in the table confirm the evidence of the bar chart.
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In the bar graph the percentage of 15-19 year olds who are married has fallen in six Arab countries. The most striking fall is in the UAE, from 57% in 1975 to 8% in 1995. Also, a most dramatic fall is in Kuwait, from 38% in 1970 to 5% in 1996.
The table shows that the age of first marriage for men, in 12 Arab countries plus Iran and Turkey, ranges from the mid-20’s to the high-20’s. For women the range is low-20’s to mid-20’s.
The bar chart shows that in the Kuwait 38% of girls aged 15-19 were married in 1970 but the table shows that in 2000 the average of marriage for women in the UAE was 25. In this, the figures in the table confirm the evidence of the bar chart.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Hurricanes and Tornadoes
This chart shows us the information about the hurricanes and tornadoes.
There are three main differences between hurricanes and tornadoes. Hurricanes have a higher minimum speed than tornadoes because the hurricanes are 74 mph and the tornadoes are 40 mph. But at the maximum speed tornadoes are faster than hurricanes. The second difference between hurricanes and tornadoes is the classification scale. Hurricanes have the Saffir- Simpson C1-C5 while tornadoes have the Fujita F0-F5. The third difference is duration. They can predict the hurricanes for 2-3 days for a wide area but can usually predict more exactly where a hurricane will hit 6-10 hours beforehand but tornadoes only 20 minutes or less. Tornadoes only last a few minutes, some up to a few hours, while hurricanes have 1 week average. Hurricanes start in over warm oceans on the other hand tornadoes usually start over land.
In conclusion, hurricanes and tornadoes have most of the same characteristics but there are some differences.
There are three main differences between hurricanes and tornadoes. Hurricanes have a higher minimum speed than tornadoes because the hurricanes are 74 mph and the tornadoes are 40 mph. But at the maximum speed tornadoes are faster than hurricanes. The second difference between hurricanes and tornadoes is the classification scale. Hurricanes have the Saffir- Simpson C1-C5 while tornadoes have the Fujita F0-F5. The third difference is duration. They can predict the hurricanes for 2-3 days for a wide area but can usually predict more exactly where a hurricane will hit 6-10 hours beforehand but tornadoes only 20 minutes or less. Tornadoes only last a few minutes, some up to a few hours, while hurricanes have 1 week average. Hurricanes start in over warm oceans on the other hand tornadoes usually start over land.
In conclusion, hurricanes and tornadoes have most of the same characteristics but there are some differences.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
People At College
A professor is a teacher of the highest rank in a university.
I used to be a lecturer in a college of education.
Hedley is our English teacher.
We are all students at ADMC.
Lorraine used to be our supervisor but Roger is now.
A careers advisor/counsellor will help students to choose a job.
Dr Simon Jones is the ADMC Director.
Librarians used to concern themselves mostly with books but nowadays libraries are multi-media centres.
Tutors give tutorials which are lessons for individuals or small groups.
I used to be a lecturer in a college of education.
Hedley is our English teacher.
We are all students at ADMC.
Lorraine used to be our supervisor but Roger is now.
A careers advisor/counsellor will help students to choose a job.
Dr Simon Jones is the ADMC Director.
Librarians used to concern themselves mostly with books but nowadays libraries are multi-media centres.
Tutors give tutorials which are lessons for individuals or small groups.
Areound The College
We are all 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.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
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.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Car Specifications
This table shows us the specifications of four popular medium-size saloon cars. In this essay I will analyze this information.
The Volkswagen Golf is made in Germany and is the most expensive of the four cars and it costs $18, 250. Also, it has the biggest engine size at 1600cc and is the least economical as it only does 40 miles to the gallon. The Ford Focus is made in the USA and is the second most expensive car. It is priced at $15,800. However, 1400cc is the size of the engine but it does 50 miles per gallon. There are a lot of common characteristics between the Toyota Corolla and The Nissan Micra such as country of origin and the price. Both of them cost $15,550 and are made in Japan. The Toyota Corolla has an engine size of 1400cc but it does 48 miles per gallon. The Nissan Micra has the smallest size of engine, 1200cc, and it does more miles to the gallon than the others, 52.
In conclusion, the Volkswagen Golf is the most expensive and the Nissan Micra is the cheapest car of the four cars in the table.
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The Volkswagen Golf is made in Germany and is the most expensive of the four cars and it costs $18, 250. Also, it has the biggest engine size at 1600cc and is the least economical as it only does 40 miles to the gallon. The Ford Focus is made in the USA and is the second most expensive car. It is priced at $15,800. However, 1400cc is the size of the engine but it does 50 miles per gallon. There are a lot of common characteristics between the Toyota Corolla and The Nissan Micra such as country of origin and the price. Both of them cost $15,550 and are made in Japan. The Toyota Corolla has an engine size of 1400cc but it does 48 miles per gallon. The Nissan Micra has the smallest size of engine, 1200cc, and it does more miles to the gallon than the others, 52.
In conclusion, the Volkswagen Golf is the most expensive and the Nissan Micra is the cheapest car of the four cars in the table.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Top Date-Producing Countries, 2001
This bar chart shows the order of the countries that produced the dates in 2001.
Egypt was the top of the countries, producing about 1,100,000 tonnes. There were a lot of reasons but the most important reason was it has the Nile River. Iran was the second highest producer of dates. It's close to Egypt. Egypt produced more than Iran by about 250,000 tonnes. Following them came the UAE and Saudi Arabia, rivaling each other with about 740,000 tonnes each. Pakistan and Iraq, with outputs of approximately 630,000, were not far behind. Algeria supplied the world with nearly 400,00 tonnes and Oman around a quarter of a million. Finally, Sudan and Libya crops yielded under 0.2 million each.
In conclusion, date production was most plentiful in Egypt and Iran. In contrast, the lowest producers were Libya and Sudan.
Egypt was the top of the countries, producing about 1,100,000 tonnes. There were a lot of reasons but the most important reason was it has the Nile River. Iran was the second highest producer of dates. It's close to Egypt. Egypt produced more than Iran by about 250,000 tonnes. Following them came the UAE and Saudi Arabia, rivaling each other with about 740,000 tonnes each. Pakistan and Iraq, with outputs of approximately 630,000, were not far behind. Algeria supplied the world with nearly 400,00 tonnes and Oman around a quarter of a million. Finally, Sudan and Libya crops yielded under 0.2 million each.
In conclusion, date production was most plentiful in Egypt and Iran. In contrast, the lowest producers were Libya and Sudan.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
UK budget 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, by far, on social security, ₤100 billion. This was almost twice as much as the next category, health, which cost ₤53 billion. The UK government spent ₤38 billion on education. But the government had ₤25 billion debt interest. The industry, agriculture and employment cost ₤13 billion, less than the other expenditure ₤23 billion. The next categories were: first, law and order, ₤17 billion; second, housing, heritage and environment, ₤15 billion; third, industry, agriculture and employment, ₤13 billion. The lowest category was transport, which was ₤9 billion.
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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The government spent most, by far, on social security, ₤100 billion. This was almost twice as much as the next category, health, which cost ₤53 billion. The UK government spent ₤38 billion on education. But the government had ₤25 billion debt interest. The industry, agriculture and employment cost ₤13 billion, less than the other expenditure ₤23 billion. The next categories were: first, law and order, ₤17 billion; second, housing, heritage and environment, ₤15 billion; third, industry, agriculture and employment, ₤13 billion. The lowest category was transport, which was ₤9 billion.
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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