Gentlemen: Here are the final guideleines for your blogs and portfolios:
#6- N175 Critical Reflection for your Blogs: 150-200 words
Write a short essay on what skills you have learned in 175 (reading, writing, listening) during this term, how you have improved, and how you feel these skills will help you in your chosen area of study (engineering, business, medicine), and your profession.
Final N175 requirements for Blogs and Portfolios:
Blogs: Due Thursday, 2 June
2 x line graphs (title + graph 1 or 2) Ex: ‘Workers to Dubai – graph1
2 x arguments (title + argument 1 or 2)
#5 mobile phones - argument
#6 personal reflection
Portfolios: Due Sunday, 29 May
2 x line graphs = Written (corrected) + Typed (corrected) + new final
2 x arguments = Written (corrected) + Typed (corrected) + new final
= 12 total sheets plus cover page.
Good luck in all your future endeavors!!
The Fox
Everest Base Camp
Top of the World
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Road accidents in the UK
Describing a table - Model answer
Road accidents in the UK
The table shows the number of road accidents which involved children in 1995. Five age groups were mentioned.
The highest number of accidents was playing in the street with 214 out of a total of 370. The vast majority of these involved children between 2 and 7. The number dropped in each age group and there were only 2 of this type of accident amongst 14 to 16 year olds. Shopping for parents accounted for 52 accidents, with the highest figure being in the 5 to 7 group. Cycling in the street came next with the most accidents amongst children aged between 5 and 13. Journeys to and from school were the least number of accidents although younger school children were more likely to be involved.
The table shows that the highest number of accidents involved younger children. Children aged between 2 and 7 accounted for 260 accidents which is around two thirds of the total.
Road accidents in the UK
The table shows the number of road accidents which involved children in 1995. Five age groups were mentioned.
The highest number of accidents was playing in the street with 214 out of a total of 370. The vast majority of these involved children between 2 and 7. The number dropped in each age group and there were only 2 of this type of accident amongst 14 to 16 year olds. Shopping for parents accounted for 52 accidents, with the highest figure being in the 5 to 7 group. Cycling in the street came next with the most accidents amongst children aged between 5 and 13. Journeys to and from school were the least number of accidents although younger school children were more likely to be involved.
The table shows that the highest number of accidents involved younger children. Children aged between 2 and 7 accounted for 260 accidents which is around two thirds of the total.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Obesity in the UAE - Problem & Solution
Obesity in the UAE
Obesity has become a major problem in the UAE. Over 60% of Emirati nationals are overweight. This is a difficult problem with many serious effects on the individual and country.
Obesity can be divided into three main causes - diet, lifestyle and education. One of the chief causes is diet. Young Emiratis eat more and more high-carbohydrate, high-fat burgers and pizza in fast-food restaurants. However, some traditional foods are also very oily, and because of increasing affluence are eaten more often than in the past. Lifestyle is a second main cause of obesity. As a result of cheap foreign labour, many Emiratis now have sedentary jobs, and do not exercise regularly. However, one of the main causes is lack of education and awareness. The society's attitude to food often leads to over-consumption. Parents do not teach good eating habits to children, and many people lack knowledge about good nutrition or a balanced diet.
Obesity affects the individual and the country. The biggest effect is on the individual. First of all, being overweight has health risks. Obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions. The quality of life suffers, as it is difficult to enjoy exercise or move. Another result is lack of self-esteem. This can lead to depression, eating disorders and crash diets. The country is also affected. It becomes very expensive for the government to provide advanced medical care such as heart transplants. Unhealthy citizens are also less productive. and their children learn poor eating habits.
Obesity or even being overweight has serious effects on the individual and the society. Both need to take action to examine the causes of this problem and find solutions.
Obesity has become a major problem in the UAE. Over 60% of Emirati nationals are overweight. This is a difficult problem with many serious effects on the individual and country.
Obesity can be divided into three main causes - diet, lifestyle and education. One of the chief causes is diet. Young Emiratis eat more and more high-carbohydrate, high-fat burgers and pizza in fast-food restaurants. However, some traditional foods are also very oily, and because of increasing affluence are eaten more often than in the past. Lifestyle is a second main cause of obesity. As a result of cheap foreign labour, many Emiratis now have sedentary jobs, and do not exercise regularly. However, one of the main causes is lack of education and awareness. The society's attitude to food often leads to over-consumption. Parents do not teach good eating habits to children, and many people lack knowledge about good nutrition or a balanced diet.
Obesity affects the individual and the country. The biggest effect is on the individual. First of all, being overweight has health risks. Obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions. The quality of life suffers, as it is difficult to enjoy exercise or move. Another result is lack of self-esteem. This can lead to depression, eating disorders and crash diets. The country is also affected. It becomes very expensive for the government to provide advanced medical care such as heart transplants. Unhealthy citizens are also less productive. and their children learn poor eating habits.
Obesity or even being overweight has serious effects on the individual and the society. Both need to take action to examine the causes of this problem and find solutions.
Leisure Spending UK - Pie chart
Pie charts – Leisure Spending
Sample:
The two pie charts show spending on leisure products comparing two age groups, 50 - 60 and 20 - 30 in the UK. (Situation) As can be expected, overall sales of sporting equipment show a decrease with age, whereas, spending on gardening and reading materials increase. (Trends)
The areas of greatest spending among the under 30 group are for books and electronics, with both groups spending approximately 40% of their budgets on electronic equipment. This compares with the over 50 group where books and electronic equipment also have a large share of the leisure budget comprising over 60% of total expenditures. (Largest / smallest / or Both)
Comparatively, both groups spend about 15% of their free-time budgets on photography and other hobbies, but differ greatly regarding the money they spend on gardening, with the older group spending over twice the amount for gardening items than the under 30 group. (Similar & Different)
In summary, leisure time expenditures by the two UK age groups show remarkable similarities, except in the areas of sports and reading materials which shows the greatest change with age. (Recap for trends)
Vocabulary
Spending time or money:
Budget (n) = total money available; a monthly budget
Leisure budget = money available to spend on free-time activities
Expenditures (n) = what money is spent on; “My largest monthly expenditures are on food, and fuel.”
Purchases (n)= what money was spent on (synonym)
In Comparison (prepositional phrase)= to show similarities / differences
Sample:
The two pie charts show spending on leisure products comparing two age groups, 50 - 60 and 20 - 30 in the UK. (Situation) As can be expected, overall sales of sporting equipment show a decrease with age, whereas, spending on gardening and reading materials increase. (Trends)
The areas of greatest spending among the under 30 group are for books and electronics, with both groups spending approximately 40% of their budgets on electronic equipment. This compares with the over 50 group where books and electronic equipment also have a large share of the leisure budget comprising over 60% of total expenditures. (Largest / smallest / or Both)
Comparatively, both groups spend about 15% of their free-time budgets on photography and other hobbies, but differ greatly regarding the money they spend on gardening, with the older group spending over twice the amount for gardening items than the under 30 group. (Similar & Different)
In summary, leisure time expenditures by the two UK age groups show remarkable similarities, except in the areas of sports and reading materials which shows the greatest change with age. (Recap for trends)
Vocabulary
Spending time or money:
Budget (n) = total money available; a monthly budget
Leisure budget = money available to spend on free-time activities
Expenditures (n) = what money is spent on; “My largest monthly expenditures are on food, and fuel.”
Purchases (n)= what money was spent on (synonym)
In Comparison (prepositional phrase)= to show similarities / differences
N175 Writing guidelines
N175 Writing Guidelines:
1. All in-class writing done by hand must be checked once (by me).
2. Re-typed writing must be checked at least once before posting on your blog.
3. One copy of the original writing and one copy of the typed corrections must be presented in your portfolio when the blogs are graded to check your work.
4. Do not post your writings to the blog until they have been checked 2 times! Otherwise, your blog post will not receive credit (= no points).
175 Writing list- up to the Progress test 1:
1. Bar chart: University students (with pie chart)
2. Cause/ Effect: UAE Marriage Fund
3. Pie chart: UK leisure spending
4. Problem/ Solution: Obesity (or traffic accidents)
5. Tables:
6. Problem Solution:
7. Graphs:
Check your blogs and keep them up to date. Plus, keep the original writings for your portfolio.
Gregory
1. All in-class writing done by hand must be checked once (by me).
2. Re-typed writing must be checked at least once before posting on your blog.
3. One copy of the original writing and one copy of the typed corrections must be presented in your portfolio when the blogs are graded to check your work.
4. Do not post your writings to the blog until they have been checked 2 times! Otherwise, your blog post will not receive credit (= no points).
175 Writing list- up to the Progress test 1:
1. Bar chart: University students (with pie chart)
2. Cause/ Effect: UAE Marriage Fund
3. Pie chart: UK leisure spending
4. Problem/ Solution: Obesity (or traffic accidents)
5. Tables:
6. Problem Solution:
7. Graphs:
Check your blogs and keep them up to date. Plus, keep the original writings for your portfolio.
Gregory
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The Petroleum Process
Petrol has been the most important source of energy around the world for decades. It is used everyday in various ways. Making petrol involves refining oil which costs a lot of money. There are several stages in making petrol.
The process begins in the oil field. The oil field is located by geologic survey teams. After that, the oil is pumped via pipeline to the storage tank. It is refined into various products such as petrol, plastic and many other products. After that, it is stored in storage tanks. The petrol is stored in tanks and transported to petrol stations. Then, the petrol is stored in underground tanks, before it is pumped into cars tanks, and the cars are happily driven.
Producing petrol costs a lot of money. People should consume it wisely. The world might go back to the Stone Age if oil is finished. Scientists have started to look for alternative sources of energy.
(Thanks Moh'd Hasan)
The process begins in the oil field. The oil field is located by geologic survey teams. After that, the oil is pumped via pipeline to the storage tank. It is refined into various products such as petrol, plastic and many other products. After that, it is stored in storage tanks. The petrol is stored in tanks and transported to petrol stations. Then, the petrol is stored in underground tanks, before it is pumped into cars tanks, and the cars are happily driven.
Producing petrol costs a lot of money. People should consume it wisely. The world might go back to the Stone Age if oil is finished. Scientists have started to look for alternative sources of energy.
(Thanks Moh'd Hasan)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Manufacturing paper - Passive form
Paper Manufacture
A sheet of paper is a flattened mesh of interlocking plant fibres, mainly of wood and cotton. Making paper involves reducing a plant to its fibres, and then aligning them and coating the fibres with materials such as glues, pigments and mineral fillers. There are several stages in papermaking.
The process begins in the forest, where trees are felled and then transported to paper mills as logs. The bark has first to be stripped off the logs without damaging the wood.
After the bark is removed, the wood is pulped. The logs are first sliced into chips and then treated with chemicals in a digester. These dissolve the lignin which binds the wood fibres together. Alternatively, machines may grind the logs in water to produce pulp. The pulp is then bleached.
The next stage, mixing, is what gives paper its appearance. The bleached pulp goes to the mixer, where materials are added to improve the quality of the paper The additives include white fillers such as china clay, size for water-proofing, and coloured pigments. The mixer beats the fibres into a smooth pulp.
Liquid pulp is fed onto a mesh belt. Water drains through the holes in the mesh; the drainage is accelerated by suction. The dandy roll presses the fibres together into a wet ribbon known as a web. Belts move the web between the press rolls, which remove more water and compress the paper.
The final stage is drying. The damp web moves through the dryer, where it passes between hot cylinders and felt-covered belts that absorb water. It is then wound on reels or cut into sheets, then packaged and sent to the warehouse for distribution.
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