N175 Critical Reflection #6

In this year I learned some skills with Mr. Gregory Vrhovnik about writing, reading, speaking and listening.

Before I don’t know anything about English language, but my teacher teaches me step by step. However, now my English language improves and I can do well in writing, reading and listening. Because my teacher gave me practices every day and he help me when I need his help. Also some time my classmate and I went with our teacher to library for do some useful practices about writing, reading and listening and our teacher gave us useful advises. I think now my English language improved and I learned how writing and reading do correctly. I don’t a fried form study in next year’s because now  I can speak English and this help me to understand all my teachers. Furthermore, now I can work anywhere because I can speak English and this help me if I travel.

 

I very happy for that and I decided to do exercises everyday because I want my English language to improve. Think for Mr. Gregory Vrhovnik and I hope he teaches me in the future.

Omair Mohamed        CL9

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Websites blocking (Argument) 1

In the UAE Etisalat blocks some websites and some people believe that this idea is good. Others think that this idea is very bad and ignorant. This essay will examine the pros and cons of etisalat blocking some websites.

There are several websites blocked by etisalat. The first argument is that people will learn bad things if bad websites are available. Some adults like to open bad websites like sex websites so, they imitate them. Another point is to protect the security of our country. Some people like terrors want to destroy our country by entry to secret websites from these countries. Next pro is that some people like stealing from sites. This is important because a few people prefer to steal information and money from websites.

However, there are many for more convincing arguments against blocking websites. The first point is that some people think that it is ignorant. For example, some people like to open bad sites and they say why are we not like foreign countries. A second point is that some people like knowledge. They prefer knowing everything about the world. Another point is that some people like see all sites and they say “why should we pay if they close websites”.

In conclusion, blocking websites has advantages and disadvantages. I think blocking websites is very good because these websites have bad information and this may destroy people.

Omair Mohammed 

CL9                          Words: 239     

Examinations at HCT (Argument) 2

All colleges and university in the world use examinations for all students. This essay will examine the pros and cons of using examination at HCT.

Let me deal first with the positive side of examinations. The first argument is that exams are equal for all students. For example, testing is fair because all students take the same test and are assessed equally. Another point is that students will review materials. This will give students good feedback on their understanding of the subject. A further point is that exams help to know student’s levels. Testing is a good way to determine what students have learned in the course.

I think there are also arguments that support the statement. I think the most important point is that some exams are poorly written and are culturally daisy against non Western students. For example, some exams written by western teachers for western audiences are biased and non westerners will score lower due to this bias. Another point is that not enough time is given because some subjects need a longer time to finish, so they don’t give time for exams. The next argument is that reports and projects are a better way to grade. Exams are not a fair way of giving grades since students should be graded on their classroom assignment.

In conclusion, using exams at HCT has pros and cons. I think HCT without exams is better for all students and teachers because some students do not do well in some exams because they have problems of nervousness and attention.

OMAIR MOHAMED      CL9      WORD: 260 

Workers came to Dubai (line graph) 1

The graph shows how many workers came to Dubai from the UK and Canada between 1990 and 2006. Overall, there are big differences between these 2 groups.

From 1990 to 1994 there was dramatic rise in the number of workers from the UK. There was a slow fall from 70 thousands to 60 thousand between 1994 and 2000. Then there was sharp climb from 2000 to 2006. At 2006 worker numbers peaked at about 90 thousand.

There was slight rise from 1990 to 1992 with workers from Canada. It increased sharply from 15 thousand in 1992 to 40 thousand in 1994. Between 1992 and 2002 the numbers of workers from Canada grew dramatically. There was slight decline from 88 thousand in 2002 to 80 thousand in 2004.  Also, there a peak in worker numbers in 2006 at about 90 thousand.

All in all, the graph shows that number of workers coming to Dubai increased almost every year from 1990 to 2006.        

 Omair Mohamed 

CL9

Words: 159

Visitors to Canada, 1996 to 2006 (line graph) 2

The line graph shows the number of visitors from Spain and Japan to Canada between 1996 and 2006. Overall, there are big differences 

between visitors from Spain and Japan to Canada from 1996 to 2006.

Starting in 1996, there was a significant difference in the number of visitors from Spain to Canada. There were almost 300,000 Spanish visitors, compared to 850,000 Japanese visitors. There was a slow fall between 1996 and 1997 in the number of visitor from Japan and there was a sharp decrease from 2001 to 2003. Then the number of Japanese visitor grew dramatically.

There was rapid rise from 1996 to1999 with visitors from Spain. Between 1999 and 2000 the numbers of visitors from Spain decreased quickly. From 2000 to 2006 the number of visitors fluctuated greatly.

All in all, the graph shows that the number of visitors from Spain increased every year. However, the number of visitors from Japan increased then decreased.

Omair Mohammed

CL9

Words: 155 

  

#5 Mobile Phone (Argument)

In the UAE most people like to use mobile phone while they drive. Others think that using mobiles when you drive is illegal and bad. This essay will examine the pros and cons of making it illegal to use the mobile phone while driving.

Let me deal first with the positive side of making phones illegal while driving. The main point I would like to discuss is that while talking you are not focused on driving. For example, if you talk while you are driving you can’t focus on your car and you will have an accident. Another point is that if you hear bad news you might get angry and get distorted. A further point is that while you are talking on the phone it is easy to drive too fast and have an accident. For example you don’t care about your driving and you can’t control the car because you care about mobile phone more.

However, there are many far convincing arguments against making mobiles illegal. I think the most important point is in case of an emergency, so you need to call for help. Some people need mobile because their cars broke in the middle of the street. Another point is that if you mead to use the map application on your phone you need to see the screen. Next point is that for businessmen to take important business calls, so they need to use their phone. For example, some businessman like take important calls to complete their business.

In conclusion, mobile phone has advantages and disadvantages. I strongly believe that mobile phone help us to safe our life.

OMAIR MOHAMED      CL9         word: 272

Watching too much TV

Nowadays many children watch too much TV and this problem is the major cause for disease. We must find and solve this problem because this problem destroys our children. I will describe some effects of watching TV too much, and I will suggest some solutions to this problem.

There are several reasons why our children have the problem of watching too much TV. First of all, when our children watch TV a lot they become obesity. Another effect is that they lose their eyes because they spend all their time to watching TV. The most important effect is that if children watch TV a lot they fail in their studies and they learn some bad thing from movies like violence.

Although these problems are very serious, we can take some steps to solve these problems. First step is that parents should monitor their children every time. Next solution is that parents should organization of time their children. Finally, teach children about bad thing if they watch TV too much.

In conclusion, watching TV too much is a problem because this affects children. We can solve this problem by educate children and their parents.

Omair             CL9

    

Spending time in the UK

The two pie-char show spending on leisure in the UK by age group. Overall, most people from 20 to 60 years prefer to spend money on electronic equipment.

The most people in the UK between 20 and 30 years like electronic equipment with 41% of leisure products spending. This product dropped to 38% with people between 50 and 60 years. Books and magazines have 16% with young adults but, with older people this product increases to 28%. People from 20 to 30 care about sports making up 20% of leisure product sales in the UK. Furthermore, people from 50 to 60 cannot do sports so, the percentage of sports spending decrease with them. Gardening percentage rises from 7% with adults to 10% with older people. Only the photography percentage still with two groups.

In conclusion, all adults and older people like to spend their time and money with different hobbies. However, the graphs show a change with popularity of certain hobbies over a life time.

Omair            CL9                            WORD: 168

Obesity

In the past all people in the UAE ate healthy food and they were drinking fresh milk. However, these days most people eat fast food and drink Pepsi and Cola especially, young people. This essay will outline some problems linked to obesity and suggest some viable solutions.

There are some reasons why we have the problem of obesity, first of all, changes in diet and they eat too much fast food. Another negative effect is the lifestyle because they don’t like to be active and do physical work. Also, they spend more money on food and young people like to eat outside the home and they prefer fast food. The final, issue is that obese people may become antisocial because some people don’t care about education so, they lack of knowledge about good eating habits and they don’t know which kind of food is good.

There are several things that can be done about these problems. The first solution is that educate people in a special class about eating right, especially children. Second solution is that encourage people to eat healthy and eat with their families. Teach people how to do some activity everyday such as go cycling with Mr. Greg on Friday to Yas Marina.

In conclusion, people can care about their heath and eat anything they want but, must do many sports in order to stay slim. Life with good health is very beautiful.

OMAIR       CL9                    words: 240

North America Countries

This table shows information about three countries in North America United States, Canada and Mexico. There are big differences and some similarities between these countries.

First, these countries have different in terms of population the majority country is USA with 295,734,134. However, Canada has 33,098,932 people and Mexico have 107,449,525 people. Next English is the first language in USA and Canada but, Spanish language is first language in Mexico. Furthermore, USA and Canada have same land area but, Mexico is smaller than the USA and Canada with 1,923,039 kilometers. Last but not least about unemployment rate in USA and Canada are 5.5 and 7. Finally, 97% of people in USA and Canada can read and write but, in Mexico 92% of people are literates.

In summary, these countries have different properties and also these countries export many goods like motors and vegetable.

OMAIR MOHAMED       CL9         words:148

Reasons for Choosing a University

  The chart shows 11 reasons why first year students from overseas chose a particular university. The survey of 1,000 first year overseas students was carried out at universities in the UK. The top three reasons are language of tuition, quality of teachers, and up-to-date teaching facilities.

  

According to the graph, the main reason is the language. At 95 percent of the sample, it was the main reason most students gave for choosing a university. The second biggest factor was quality of teachers, at 90%, followed by facilities, also at 90%.

Non-teaching factors were also important. Costs of tuition were quoted as a reason by 75%, and location was mentioned by 70% of students. The cost of accommodation is also an important factor for 80% of respondents. Almost two-thirds of students said that the friendliness of the university was important.

In conclusion the various factors can be divided into two groups, namely those related to teaching and non-teaching related. However, the most important are the language and the teachers.

water use in Gulf countries 2000

The chart compares the water uses in gulf countries in 2000. The general trend in all 6 countries was that water for agriculture and domestic uses were the two most important uses. Water for industrial use was the least important use.

In four of the six countries, water for agriculture was the most important use. In Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia more than 2 times the amount of water was used for agriculture compared to domestic use which was the second most important use. In the other two countries, Bahrain and Kuwait, domestic use was the most important use and agriculture was the second most important use. In all six countries industrial use was the least important use.

In conclusion we can see that in 2000 industrial use was not as important as domestic use or agriculture in these 6 Gulf countries.

Omair Mohammed 

Mr. Bean story

Mr. Bean story

 

The story started with Mr. Bean sleeping through many alarms and then he realized he was late for his dentist appointment. Then he quickly grabbed his clothes and ran to his car.

        First, while Mr. Bean was sleeping his alarm clock rungs and then he got out of his bed. Second, Mr. Bean shaved his beard quickly because he was late for his dentist appointment. After that, he gets into his car quickly. While, Mr. Bean was driving his car he got dressed in his clothes. After that, he brushed his teeth and he poured water on the boy. Next, Mr. Bean arrived at the dentist and then he played with the dentist chair. Afterword, he was stabbing the dentist with the syringe and after that the dentist fells down. Finally, Mr. Been fixed his own teeth, then the dentist woke up and then Mr. Bean left the dentist office.

In conclusion, I think this story is funny and it is interesting. I think all people love Mr. Bean and he is a famous actor in the world. 

Omair mohammed         CL9        Word:170

How oil is refined

How oil is refined

Nowadays many countries care about oil, but only some countries have oil. The major cause for caring about it is that many things cannot work without oil like cars, factories and planes. This essay will describe the steps how oil is refined.

The first step is that oil is located then it is pumped via pipeline. After that oil is stored in storage tanks to check. The Next step is that oil is refined in to various products including petrol and petrol which are stored in big tanks. Then petrol is transported to petrol stations, where it is stored in underground tanks before it is pumped in to car tanks.

In conclusion, I think oil is the most important discovery in the world. You can use oil with many things and it is very useful. However in another hand I think it is a major Polluter of the environment.

Omair Mohamed      CL9          Words:150

MY STORY WITH GHOSTS

MY STORY WITH GHOSTS

On the night of nights in the desert near Bani Yas I was with my brothers and cousin when strange thing happened. We were sitting around the fire because the weather was very cold. Suddenly we heard somebody laughing loudly.

Then we heard same voice came near to us, some of our friends felt an fry from that sound and ran away. I and my brothers stayed and triad to find the source of the sound. After that we found old grave near to us and saw some ghosts sitting together around the fire and dancing in a strange way. These ghosts have ugly faces and there were very tall. Also, they had a tall neck and hair. Moreover, they saw us and run away. Then one of these ghosts stayed in his place and his eyes were looking to us. He tried to follow us in quick steps.  Suddenly, he went inside one of our friends.  His face became strange and ugly.  Furthermore, he was playing with his hair and made some strange shapes.  Also, he shot us with a lot of stones from the desert and his smiling was very scary. We did our best to catch him and read some holly Qurans verses on his head.  After a while he become calm and sleeps.  We took him quickly to our car and drive to home.

We promised us not to go again to the desert without reading some Qurans before reach their.