Thief at the Emirates phone market

Last week, I was in Abu Dhabi mall with my family. We were at the Emirates phone shop market.

While we were choosing a phone for my brother there were two men standing in front of the cash counter. One of them was paying money to the cashier, then suddenly the other man stole the money, while the cashier was returning the change to the payer, but the thief fled from the shop. The security people tried to stop him but he hit them then skipped through the people. After that by an easy way the security people found him. The security men who were in the shop called their group who were in the mall, and gave them the description of the thief, then they found him by the camera while he was skipping from the fire exit door.

To sum up the story, I would to say nobody can steal or make any crime anywhere in the mall or out of the mall because, you could find every where the camera for more security.

City & Village

Why do so many people move to big cities? There are very many reasons, which we ought to know. In my essay I want to compare and contrast life in a big city and in a village in two aspects- communication and places to have fun.

There are certain similarities between the two lifestyles. Firstly, in both villages and towns you find domestic residences. Roads, schools, hospitals, shops, garages, and so on, are also common to both village and city.

There are many differences between the two lifestyles. First of all in a big city the communication is more developed more types of communication like buses, local buses, taxis, trams, and in some very big cities like Warsaw there is also a tube. In a small village this situation is very different from in a city. In a village there are mostly two or three bus stops. Living in a village and having no car is very difficult. For the same situation in a city looks differently. If you want to go for some shopping you can take the local bus that drives every ten minutes or you can get a taxi or different type of transport. Even if you have forgotten to buy something you can go or drive to the shop any time you want. The second aspect in with I want to compare a big city and a village is places to have fun- places like restaurants, cinemas, discos, shopping centers, swimming-pools, ice- rinks, zoos and plenty more. When you are living in a city you have no time for boredom. If you are tired after work you can go to the cinema for a premiere of a new film. Or maybe you will visit the zoo with your kids. When you have an anniversary you can go to a restaurant for a romantic dinner. And when you want to have some activity you can go to the gym or swimming- pool. Living in a city has a lot of opportunities for interesting time spending.

Summing up, living in a big city is a lot easier. There is good communication and a lot of places where you can go and have fun with your friends or family. I prefer living in a village. But everyone has their one taste and about tastes you don't discuss.

Reflection 4

Our teacher told us how to write the compare and contrast between two things to know what is the best between the two.

The first paragraph is about the two things and what is the relationship between them (general idea). This has to be in 50 words.

The second paragraph talks about the similarities between the two things (at least 3 similarities) and it will be better if you add some examples and you can put it in 50 words.

The third paragraph talks about the differences (at least 3 differences) between the two things and it will show the details that you want to know and you can put it in 50 words.

In the conclusion you have to show what is more, the similarities or the differences and talk about your opinion and what do you prefer. This can be in 50 words.

Reflection 3

The task, in the assignment or progress test, will specify the use of the passive. Basically, process essays involve the present passive, usually is/are with the past participle.

It's important to point out that with some verbs the simple past & past participle are the same, but with other verbs there are 2 separate forms, e.g. go, went & gone..

The essay structure is similar to procedure, i.e. intro (c. 25-30 words); main paragraph (c. 100 words); conclusion (c. 25-30 words). Total: 150-160 words.

The same linking words can be used: first, secondly, next, after that, finally.

Reflection 2

I learnt how to write narrative essays:

1- We use the past continuous to describe something which happened while we were doing something else, e.g. I was doing my homework when something broke …

2- We use the simple past for the main form, e.g. I heard, we saw, they told us …

3- Sometimes we use the past perfect to describe two actions which happened in the past, e.g. when I arrived at my house my parents were already gone.

Reflections 1

I learnt a few things about how to write procedure essays:

1- We use the active voice, e.g. make, boil, turn, etc.

2- We use the linking words, e.g. first, second, then, next, after that, finally.

3- We write the essay in three paragraphs in about 150 words: the introduction and the conclusion between 25-30 words for each and between 90-100 words for the main paragraph.

Olive Oil

Producing olive oil is a fairly long and difficult process but if you follow these steps you should end up with good quality oil.

First, between September and December, the olives are harvested by hand or with sticks and rakes. Then they are collected on nets beneath the trees. After that, leaves and small stones are removed and the olives are run through a washer to remove any impurities before crushing. Then, within 24-36 hours of picking, the olives are crushed by granite millstones. The olive paste obtained is layered on mats which are put under pressure from a screw or hydraulic press. The liquid produced is collected and put through a centrifugal separator to separate the water and impurities from the oil. Finally, after centrifugation, the oil is obtained.

Superior olive oil is amber in colour and opaque. The less acidic the oil, the better the quality.

Synonyms 1

1. couple = pair

2. abducting = kidnapping

3. series = sequence

4. emotions = feelings

5. expressed = showed

6. bundled = pushed

7. kept = held

8. abused = mistreated

9. prison = jail/gaol

10. released = set free

Producing Orange Juice

Orange juice is a very healthy drink, full of vitamin C. The process of producing orange juice for sale in supermarkets is quite long and complicated. Here is how it is done.

First, the fruit is unloaded from lorries. Then the oranges are graded, washed and sized. After that, the juice is extracted and the residual material is sent for use as animal feed. The next step is very important. The juice is evaporated at a high temperature over a short time, producing concentrate. The concentrate is then stored in refrigerated units. Then the juice is canned and shipped overseas to its destination. In the country where it will be sold, water is added to the concentrate. Finally, the orange juice is bottled and sent to supermarkets, where it is sold to the consumer.

As you can see, producing orange juice for sale in shops is a long and complicated process but the final product is worth it.

UAE & Brazil soccer

Comparisons
Model answer

Compare and contrast the overall play of Brazil’s national football team with that of the UAE. Say which of these teams you would rather watch and give reasons.

Most countries in the world have a football team, and Brazil and the UAE are no exceptions. I will describe the similarities and differences between the two teams, and say which one I would prefer to watch.

Like Brazil, the UAE is a member of FIFA which is an international body for regulating football. This means that both teams have eleven players, and substitutes are allowed. Both teams play to a system that has been agreed with the coaches beforehand. Brazil and the UAE defend when necessary but prefer to attack.

However, there are many differences in the style of play. Brazil plays at a higher level than the UAE and has won the World Cup. The former are fitter and faster than the latter and can adopt their style of play easily. This is because the Brazilian players have experience with teams all over the world while the UAE players usually play for local teams.

World rankings prove that Brazil is easily the better team. Despite this, I would prefer to watch the UAE. There are several reasons for this but the most important one is that the UAE has a huge potential. They are an emerging nation in football, and it is interesting to see new talent. Also, this country has many skilful players who will improve with experience.

My Vacation time

A vacation is a time of relaxation. I really enjoy vacations because I don’t think about school or any other problems. When I went on the cruise it was the most fun I have ever had on vacation. In the following paragraphs I’ll tell why it was my most memorable vacation.

My family and I went on a cruise and it turned out to be the most memorable vacation. I did things I have never done before. I was very exciting. It was a cool Sunday morning when we arrived at the Port of Galveston. When I saw the cruise ship, I stood in awe admiring its beauty. The ship was going to leave at 4:00 p.m., but we got there early to unpack and become familiar with the ship. We set sail for Cancun on schedule. My brother was on the ship running around and getting into trouble. In Cancun we went shopping and bargaining (to try get lower price on souvenirs). All those experiences made the trip memorable. The most memorable part of trip was the island of Couzamel. My brother and I went snorkeling with sting rays. After about 15 minutes I enjoyed the presence of the sting rays. I got the opportunity to pick up a sting ray with my hand. Snorkeling was a very exciting experience. You would think sting rays were vicious and try to sting you but, they are real gentle.

Seeing how much fun my brother and my dad, the beautiful water and most of all the sting rays was the best time I had ever had.

How to organize your portfolio

Papers, papers, papers. Students often feel overwhelmed by the number of papers they receive from their teachers and it may seem that throwing them in the boot of their car is the best solution. However, it is actually quite easy to organize your class notes into a neat portfolio. Let me outline the steps.

First, find all your papers. You can look for missing papers on the HD1 website. You can also ask a friend and photocopy his papers. Second, sort your papers into logical division’s e.g. reading, writing, and listening. Next, put your papers into the different sections. After that, buy a binder and some colored dividers. Write section headings for the dividers and match them with a table of contents page. Finally, make a label for the side of the binder. Include important information e.g. class code, name etc.

As we have seen it is easy to make a portfolio. You will be proud of your neat, well-organized work.

How to make a cup of tea

Making a cup of tea is a quite easy procedure, but you have to do it in the right way. If you follow these steps very carefully you will make a good cup of tea.

First fill the kettle with water. Second switch the kettle on. Then boil the water. After that put that teabags or tealeaves into the teapot and it depends on what you prefer. Next pour the boiling water into the teapot. Then stir the water with a spoon. The step after that is that you have to pour the tea into the teacup. The next step depends on you: if you want to add something to the tea or not. If you want to add something you can add some milk, sugar or mint as you prefer. Finally stir the tea and enjoy it.

Making a cup of tea is a quite easy procedure and if you follow the steps above you will make a delicious cup of tea.

How to make a butter

Making butter is quite a long and difficult procedure and you need to follow all the steps very carefully. If you do so, you will produce high quality butter.

Firstly, check the milk for quality and fat content. Second leave the milk and wait until it cools. Then you have to separate the cream from the milk. The next step is that you churn the cream that you separated from the milk. After that drain the butter milk from the butter. Then place the butter in a jar. The next step is that you wash the butter with cold water and this step is very important to remove the remaining buttermilk. Then add a small amount of salt for flavor. After that cut and wrap the butter. The last step is that you store the butter in a fridge.

Making butter is quite a long and difficult procedure, but if you follow the steps above very carefully you will produce butter easily.

How to send a text message

Sending a text message is an uncomplicated procedure. You should follow these steps carefully. Let me describe the process step by step.

Frist, go to the menu of your phone. Second, choose the icon for message. Then, press option from the menu. After that, select new message. Next, write the phone number you want to send the message to and secondly write what you want to write to him. Finally, press the green buttom "send" to send the message.

Sending a text message is easy. However be sure of the number that you send the message to. If you follow the above steps you will be succeeful.

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