Nowadays, the mobile phone is something important in our life and it is used all over the world. Some people are talking on their mobile phone while they are driving.
Using a mobile phone while driving is a dangerous thing; you should have one in your car for the emergency cases. For example, it is dangerous to drive alone at night so you should have a mobile to summon help from police in an emergency. Also if you are driving a long way to remote areas where there are no lights in the roads or a desert for example you may need help if your car breaks down.
Even though I said the above things, there is no real reason for using a mobile phone while you are driving because of course you will find a safe place to stop and answer your phone. Some drivers think that using hands-free is less distraction. In fact, using hands-free does not reduce the level of distraction because driving requires a lot of concentration. Most countries have banned using a mobile phone while driving and they give those fines because it has become a major problem worldwide. In the UAE, it is not allowed to use a mobile phone while you are driving in all cases.
In conclusion, a lot of research shows that using a mobile phone while driving is a cause of accidents. However, it is very important to have a mobile phone in your car but it is not necessary to use it except in emergency cases.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 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.
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.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mobile phones
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
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
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Traffic congestion & parking problems
There are many problems facing the world. Two of these problems are traffic congestion and parking problems. In this essay I will talk about these two causes and solutions in Abu Dhabi.
For starters, I will talk about the causes .First is the increased population. For example the increased population means an increased number of licence holders .Second is parking .For example there are not enough places to park in Abu Dhabi because of the of the increase in the number of buildings. Another factor is Abu Dhabi's rapid economic development over the past few decades. More industrialisation means more business and so more commercial vehicles, many of them large and slow-moving. The last point in the causes is lack of adequate public transportation. And that means there is no adequate system of public transportation.
There are many causes which affect these problems but also there are many solutions. And now let me talk about some of the solutions. First make sure each building has adequate parking. Another solution is to improve the public transportation and this will make the number of vehicles become low. Yet another possibility is for the authorities, as in Singapore, to make motoring more expensive, through higher registration fees, restrictions on where and when motorists may use their cars, etc. The last point is to raise the age of licence holders.
In summary, there are many problems facing Abu Dhabi about the traffic congestion and parking. So there are many solutions we have to work with.
For starters, I will talk about the causes .First is the increased population. For example the increased population means an increased number of licence holders .Second is parking .For example there are not enough places to park in Abu Dhabi because of the of the increase in the number of buildings. Another factor is Abu Dhabi's rapid economic development over the past few decades. More industrialisation means more business and so more commercial vehicles, many of them large and slow-moving. The last point in the causes is lack of adequate public transportation. And that means there is no adequate system of public transportation.
There are many causes which affect these problems but also there are many solutions. And now let me talk about some of the solutions. First make sure each building has adequate parking. Another solution is to improve the public transportation and this will make the number of vehicles become low. Yet another possibility is for the authorities, as in Singapore, to make motoring more expensive, through higher registration fees, restrictions on where and when motorists may use their cars, etc. The last point is to raise the age of licence holders.
In summary, there are many problems facing Abu Dhabi about the traffic congestion and parking. So there are many solutions we have to work with.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Water Shortages
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 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.
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.
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