Friday, May 14, 2010

Visitors to Canada 1996 to 2006


This line graph illustrates the number of visitors over 10 years from two countries Japan and Spain to Canada.
Starting in 1996, there was difference in the number of visitors from Spain to Canada. There were almost 300,000 Spanish visitors, while Japan got almost 850,000 visitors. Then, the number of visitors from Spain sharply increased between 1996 and 1999, but the number of visitors from Japan remains steady from 1996 to 2001. The number of visitors from Japan decreased sharply between 2001 and 2003 from 800,000 to 500,000. On the other hand, the number of visitors from Spain was 500,000 in 2000 and dramatically increased until it reached 600,000 in 2004. This was the highest number of visitors from Spain in these 10 years. The number of visitors from Japan in 2003 was 500,000 and slightly increased until it reached 690,000 in 2006.
In conclusion, the number of visitors from Japan outnumbered the Spanish visitors over the 10 year period.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Etisalat & websites blocking



The internet is everywhere in the World and there are a lot useful things for every one educated people especially they can gain a lot of information. On the other hand, there are some web sites which are not good like hacker and things against country rules and religions. In this essay I will discuss the pros and cons of Etisalat blocking access to websites deemed counter to the country’s morality standards.
First of all, internet is very useful technology and there are a millions of websites we can access. Although, there are useful websites, there are bad websites. For example, websites for news and a lot of products around the World with their prices. Moreover, many websites for educating student which will help them in many subject like doing some experiment and you can see it recorded by video also some websites show discussion between engineers sharing knowledge all around the world.
Secondly, as I said there are a lot of bad websites and political websites which is blocked from Etisalat. One reason, that some websites show naked pics which is against the respect of others privacy. Another reason, some websites talking and discuss political things which will encourage some people to fight with their government because of what they saw in these websites. Last reason, hacker websites with hacking programs for anyone to use them which can access any computer that not protected with the latest anti various program.
In conclusion, I think it’s good to control and block some websites and there are arguments for both sides, but I believe the case for blocking sites is stronger.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Examinations for assessment


Nowadays, all colleges are using tests to assess students, but some of the colleges are using new styles of assessment by teacher assessment. We have both ways in some subject. Some students agree that examinations are an unfair way of assessment and should not be used at the HCT. In this essay, I will discuss whether or not exams should be used for assessment.
The assessment strategies used in courses at the HCT in the UAE are tests which will be over a specific period of time. For example, Math’s test will be at a period of one and half hour sometimes it will be easy and student finish the test before the time finish. Therefore, everyone will be happy, but it will not be like this all the time. Sometimes it will be difficult and there is not enough time. Second, students might not be in a good mood or he had a hard week or he was sick so he will get a low score on the test. The fact is that a test only measures performance on one day of the year and at one moment in time. Results indicate that assessment in class will be more accurate and teachers can assess the student by many ways how the students participate in class and his attendance also his performance. For example some students were careless at class and they have poor attendance but in the exam they got higher marks than the others. In addition, teachers tend to be satisfied with these assessment strategies, but suggest that alternative modes of assessment should also be considered. Students do not find such tests adequate for assessing their real performance in most courses. The exams used to improve student’s skill, because they will spend more time to study. Moreover, the exams let teachers to know what the student understand and do not understand of the course.
In conclusion, I think if we make 70% of the final result will be by class assessment by the teachers in class and 30% for tests it will be fair.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The number of U. S. farms and all farm workers


The chart illustrates the number of U. S. farms and all farm workers between1910 – 2000. We can see the trends are steadily declining.
Starting with farms in 1910 the number was 6.3 million and the farm workers were 13.5 million. Then, the number of farms slightly increased between the periods from 1910 to 1934, but farm workers slight decreased until it reached 12.5 million then increased from 1930 to 1935. After 1935 both number of farms and farm workers dramatically decreased until year 1975. Finally, from 1985 to 2000 they were same in trend, but different numbers farms number was 3 million and farm workers 2 million. Farms declined from around 2.2 million to 2.1 and farm workers declined around 3 million from 3.1 million.
In conclusion, in general both farms and farm worker numbers decreased from 1910 to 2000 and level off after 1980.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Changes in Milk Consumption in USA (1950 – 2000)



The graph compares annual consumption of low fat and whole milk in liters per person in the second half of the 20th century in USA. Overall, Americans drink much less milk now than at the start of the period.
The biggest change was the dramatic drop in total milk consumption. It fell from about 130 liters per person in 1950 to only around 90 liters five decades later. The second major was in the type of milk drunk. At the beginning, whole milk was more popular at 120 liters, but it fell sharply to about a quarter that by 2000. In contrast, the amount of low fat milk consumed shot up. It rose from roughly 10 liters in 1950 to five times that in 1980, when consumption was almost tied with whole milk.
In conclusion, the American diet with regard to dairy changes significantly over the time represented. Total consumption decreases but low-fat finally outranks whole milk.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

1) Argument essay



Have you ever considered the fact that every year millions of animals undergo painful death as a result of scientific research? While most people think animal testing is necessary, others are upset by what they see as needless suffering. This essay outlines some of the arguments for and against animal testing.
First, let’s look at the advantages. One very positive point is that many medical treatments and procedures have been developed from such experiments. Since animals share many features with humans, scientists use animals to test the safety and effectiveness of newly developed drugs. Moreover, there is a large supply of animals. Some, such as mice and rats, have many babies, and there is no danger of extinction for these species. Finally some advocates think that animals are less valuable than people. If there is a mistake, it will not cost a human life.
However there are also a number of arguments against animal testing. Perhaps the most important is that animals may be suffering unnecessarily. Critics do not believe that every new drug needs to be tested on animals. Furthermore, some feel animal testing is ineffective; they point out that many drugs still have to be withdrawn from the market despite extensive testing. Last, some campaigners would like to see alternative used. They feel more humane testing is possible and, too, that we could rely more on organ donors.
In conclusion, we need to ensure that animals used for experimental purposes do not suffer much pain. Although some animal testing may be unavoidable at present, treating our fellow creatures mercifully will demonstrate our humanity.

Monday, March 1, 2010

TRANSPORT USES IN WALES BETWEEN 1990 &2005






The table provides information in Wales about the number of people use various forms of transport between 1990 & 2005.



Firstly, the people who uses walking and bicycle for transport are almost the same in1990 walking 255 thousand and bicycle 51 thousand and in 2005 walking 258 and bicycle 52. On the other hand the people who use cars for travel in 1990 are 3,199 but, in 2005 are slightly more 4,806. Secondly, we can see that in 1990 the number was 429 thousand people use the local bus for travels while in 2005 the number decrease to half around 274 thousand. Thirdly the people who use coach for travel increase double also the people who travel by train increase from 289 in 1990 to 366 in 2005. Finally, the people who travel by taxi increase more than three times 13 thousand in 1990 and 42 thousand in 2005.
In conclusion, we can see that the people who use the car for travel are much more than the other various forms of transport.