Today, the world is becoming more and more closely linked. Trade has increased and the movement of people between countries is greater than ever before. However, billions of people still live in poverty, and in many places, the gap between rich and poor is widening. This essay will look at the arguments for and against helping poor countries.
There are many reasons for helping poor countries. First of all, there are humanitarian reasons. Like individuals who give to charity, many countries feel it is their religious, social, or moral duty to help people in other countries who are suffering from famine, drought, war, or disease. However, many rich countries also donate money for political or diplomatic reasons. They want to maintain a relationship of dependency with the recipient, or simply to influence the government and direction of the country. A further reason why many countries help poorer ones is for economic reasons. The donors may want to control the supply of commodities such as oil, water, or wheat. Alternatively, the richer country may want to ensure markets for their own products, whether these are planes, computers or shoes.
However, aid is not necessarily the best way to help a country. For one thing, billions of dollars of aid often goes missing, into corrupt governments or inefficient administration. A second point is that many foreign aid projects are unsuitable for the target country. Many agencies build huge dams or industrial projects that fail after a few years or that do not involve the local people. Furthermore, much aid returns to the donor. This can be in the form of expensive specialized equipment and experts from the donor country.
There are many other ways we can help poor countries. Opening up trade barriers, so that poor countries can sell their goods is one way. Another is to remove subsidies so that imported goods from poorer countries can compete fairly. A third method is to forgive debts. Many poor countries have huge interest repayments on old loans.
The needs of the poorer countries may seem obvious. However, although our humanity makes us want to help eliminate poverty and suffering, we must examine the real needs of poor countries and implement solutions that will benefit both them and us.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
economic growth vs global warming
Nowadays, people wonder how we will protect our environment while the economy is still dramatically growing. In this essay, I will show the benefits of the economic growth and the drawbacks of environmental impact; also I will argue about which one should be the first priority.
Economic growth has a lot of advantages for human life but it causes a lot of problems for our environment. First of all, it allows plenty of employment opportunities. As a result, these workers will have a better life for them and their families such as getting a good education for children and securing a safe life for them. Unfortunately, a lot of these jobs are dangerous for their health and life. For example, rural people in poorer countries are forced to work in mines and factories to earn some money. Furthermore, it causes an increase in charity and philanthropy from the richer countries.
On the other hand, many scientists believe that climate change is a threat to the future of the planet and if the economic growth is still increasing it will increase the amount of harmful gases such as greenhouse gases which are the main cause of global warming so the rate of greenhouse gases will be very high in India because it has many big factories and if the rate is still going up India will suffer more than any other country from global warming as the scientists are saying.
In conclusion, economic growth is a good thing for poor countries but it’s also causing a huge problem which is global warming. In my opinion I would say that economic growth will not lead to the destruction of our planet.
Economic growth has a lot of advantages for human life but it causes a lot of problems for our environment. First of all, it allows plenty of employment opportunities. As a result, these workers will have a better life for them and their families such as getting a good education for children and securing a safe life for them. Unfortunately, a lot of these jobs are dangerous for their health and life. For example, rural people in poorer countries are forced to work in mines and factories to earn some money. Furthermore, it causes an increase in charity and philanthropy from the richer countries.
On the other hand, many scientists believe that climate change is a threat to the future of the planet and if the economic growth is still increasing it will increase the amount of harmful gases such as greenhouse gases which are the main cause of global warming so the rate of greenhouse gases will be very high in India because it has many big factories and if the rate is still going up India will suffer more than any other country from global warming as the scientists are saying.
In conclusion, economic growth is a good thing for poor countries but it’s also causing a huge problem which is global warming. In my opinion I would say that economic growth will not lead to the destruction of our planet.
Population growth
The graph shows population growth in richer and poorer countries between 1750 and 2150. Overall the growth in poorer countries has increased sharply.
In 1750 the total world population was less than one billion and the population of less developed countries was three or four times greater than that of more developed countries. By 2000 the total figure was 6.1 billion, but only about 1 billion were in the more developed countries. The estimate is that by 2150 the total world population will be well over 10 billion but the total for the more developed countries will remain at about one billion and may even fall slightly.
Finally, the graph shows that the total population has increased and will continue to increase in both countries rich and poor and the increase will be more in the less developed countries than in undevelopment countries.
In 1750 the total world population was less than one billion and the population of less developed countries was three or four times greater than that of more developed countries. By 2000 the total figure was 6.1 billion, but only about 1 billion were in the more developed countries. The estimate is that by 2150 the total world population will be well over 10 billion but the total for the more developed countries will remain at about one billion and may even fall slightly.
Finally, the graph shows that the total population has increased and will continue to increase in both countries rich and poor and the increase will be more in the less developed countries than in undevelopment countries.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Mobile phones & Driving
Mobile phones are used all over the world. Some people think that it is dangerous to use mobiles when you are driving and it should be illegal. I think that there are points in favor of the statement and some points against.
One point in favor of the statement is that drivers cannot keep their mind on the road if they are talking on the phone. Research shows that many accidents happen when people are driving and chatting on their mobiles. Another point is the driver may receive bad news, and drive in a dangerous way. A further point is the driver might not pay attention to where he wants to go because his attention has been diverted by a conversation, and cause an accident by suddenly changing direction.
There are also arguments against the statement. An important point is that if there is a problem in a remote area then you can ring for help. For instance, if you see an accident you can ring the police and give them the location. A further issue is that you may need to make a call if you are a businessman. Also, you can tell someone if you will be late for a meeting. Another point is you can keep in contact with your family and help with any problems.
In conclusion, although there are arguments in favor of the statement there are more arguments against. In my opinion people should use mobiles only in an emergency, and not for chatting to friends.
One point in favor of the statement is that drivers cannot keep their mind on the road if they are talking on the phone. Research shows that many accidents happen when people are driving and chatting on their mobiles. Another point is the driver may receive bad news, and drive in a dangerous way. A further point is the driver might not pay attention to where he wants to go because his attention has been diverted by a conversation, and cause an accident by suddenly changing direction.
There are also arguments against the statement. An important point is that if there is a problem in a remote area then you can ring for help. For instance, if you see an accident you can ring the police and give them the location. A further issue is that you may need to make a call if you are a businessman. Also, you can tell someone if you will be late for a meeting. Another point is you can keep in contact with your family and help with any problems.
In conclusion, although there are arguments in favor of the statement there are more arguments against. In my opinion people should use mobiles only in an emergency, and not for chatting to friends.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Traffic congestion and parking problems in Abu Dhabi.
Although Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world, it is facing a problem of traffic congestion. Many residents spend hours stuck in traffic every day. This is a complex problem with many serious causes and effects.
There are many reasons why we suffer traffic jams every day. One of these is the rapid growth of the population. As a result of this, the number of cars is increasing annually. A further point is that there are more female drivers and younger drivers today than in the past. The increase in the number of trucks and commercial vehicles also causes traffic congestion. These vehicles move very slowly, sometimes stopping to unload goods, and blocking traffic. Road works are a final major problem that can lead to streets being very crowded.
Traffic congestion also has many effects. One of the most important is parking problems. People find it difficult to park their cars, especially in the city center. Long delays in getting to and from work are another result, leading to less productivity from employees. There are also more accidents, because people become frustrated or angry due to the traffic jams. Finally, pollution in the city center worsens as a result of car emissions, and the city becomes a less attractive place to live. Shops are forced to close in the city center and have to relocate to malls or to the outskirts of the city, where parking is available.
In conclusion, although Abu Dhabi has good roads and modern infrastructure, it is suffering from traffic problems. There is no simple solution to this problem because it has many causes, but the effects are damaging both the city and the people who live there. The government should try to remedy this problem.
There are many reasons why we suffer traffic jams every day. One of these is the rapid growth of the population. As a result of this, the number of cars is increasing annually. A further point is that there are more female drivers and younger drivers today than in the past. The increase in the number of trucks and commercial vehicles also causes traffic congestion. These vehicles move very slowly, sometimes stopping to unload goods, and blocking traffic. Road works are a final major problem that can lead to streets being very crowded.
Traffic congestion also has many effects. One of the most important is parking problems. People find it difficult to park their cars, especially in the city center. Long delays in getting to and from work are another result, leading to less productivity from employees. There are also more accidents, because people become frustrated or angry due to the traffic jams. Finally, pollution in the city center worsens as a result of car emissions, and the city becomes a less attractive place to live. Shops are forced to close in the city center and have to relocate to malls or to the outskirts of the city, where parking is available.
In conclusion, although Abu Dhabi has good roads and modern infrastructure, it is suffering from traffic problems. There is no simple solution to this problem because it has many causes, but the effects are damaging both the city and the people who live there. The government should try to remedy this problem.
Age of Marriage
The bar graph shows the decline, over the past few decades, in the percentage of women aged 15-19 who are married in six selected Arab countries. The table gives us the age of first marriage for men and women in twelve Arab countries, plus Turkey and Iran.
The most dramatic feature of the bar chart concerns the UAE, where the percentage plummeted from 57% in 1975 to 8% in 1995. Other massive drops were in Libya and Kuwait. Egypt, Tunisia and Palestine registered less dramatic falls.
The age of first marriage, in the table, showed a range from mid- to late-20s for men and from low- to mid-20s for women.
The most dramatic drop in the bar chart was in the UAE. The bar chart showed the number of teenage brides in all six countries has fallen over the past 3-4 decades and the table seems to confirm this because in all 14 countries women are getting married in their early twenties, rather than in their teens.
The most dramatic feature of the bar chart concerns the UAE, where the percentage plummeted from 57% in 1975 to 8% in 1995. Other massive drops were in Libya and Kuwait. Egypt, Tunisia and Palestine registered less dramatic falls.
The age of first marriage, in the table, showed a range from mid- to late-20s for men and from low- to mid-20s for women.
The most dramatic drop in the bar chart was in the UAE. The bar chart showed the number of teenage brides in all six countries has fallen over the past 3-4 decades and the table seems to confirm this because in all 14 countries women are getting married in their early twenties, rather than in their teens.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
tornadoes and hurricanes
The table compares two of the most dangerous natural meteorological phenomena - tornadoes and hurricanes. Although both are extremely destructive, hurricanes can be predicted and action taken to avoid loss of life, while tornadoes can strike with very little warning.
Hurricanes differ from tornadoes in many respects. One difference is speed. To be classified as a hurricane, a storm must be between 74 mph and 200. Tornadoes however can be both much weaker, at 40 mph, and much stronger, at 300 mph. Hurricanes are much bigger in scale than tornadoes. They can affect an area of 300 miles, compared to only a few hundred meters for tornadoes.
Fortunately, hurricanes are much less frequent than tornadoes, with only 100 worldwide per year, compared to over 1000 tornadoes annually in the USA alone. In addition, hurricanes can be predicted with some accuracy up to 6-10 hours before they hit. Because of these differences, tornadoes and hurricanes are measured on different scales. Scientists measure hurricanes on the Saffir Simpson scale from C1 to C5, while tornadoes are measured on the Fujita scale.
In conclusion, the table shows that, despite the differences between the two types of storm, scientists are gradually learning more about each. If their efforts at prediction become even more successful, many tragedies caused by these overwhelming powers of nature could be avoided.
Hurricanes differ from tornadoes in many respects. One difference is speed. To be classified as a hurricane, a storm must be between 74 mph and 200. Tornadoes however can be both much weaker, at 40 mph, and much stronger, at 300 mph. Hurricanes are much bigger in scale than tornadoes. They can affect an area of 300 miles, compared to only a few hundred meters for tornadoes.
Fortunately, hurricanes are much less frequent than tornadoes, with only 100 worldwide per year, compared to over 1000 tornadoes annually in the USA alone. In addition, hurricanes can be predicted with some accuracy up to 6-10 hours before they hit. Because of these differences, tornadoes and hurricanes are measured on different scales. Scientists measure hurricanes on the Saffir Simpson scale from C1 to C5, while tornadoes are measured on the Fujita scale.
In conclusion, the table shows that, despite the differences between the two types of storm, scientists are gradually learning more about each. If their efforts at prediction become even more successful, many tragedies caused by these overwhelming powers of nature could be avoided.
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