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There are three important and essential needs in our life, which help us to continue living, and they are water, air, and food. Without water, no one can live long; without air, no one can breathe and without food, no one can sustain longer. In this essay I will discuss about one of the needs, which is water. I will focus on the current water crisis all over the world, and how it is affecting us badly. From where do we get the water or in other word what is the water cycle? It is the constant exchange or movement of water, which starts from evaporation from all water sources such as oceans, sea, land, plants, animals, etc. Then it moves to the air, where the precipitation process occurs from water vapor and falls to earth or ocean. After that, the water usually runs off from the land reaching the sea, and all these process will constantly repeat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water).Looking at the importance of water, makes us wonder what the consequences will be if the water is polluted or misused or there isn’t enough water left. Any cause of water crisis would lead to severe consequences in both the short-term and long-term. For example if there isn’t enough safe water for 884 million people all over the world, this might cause lots of death. Another example is the shortage of water for sanitation and waste discarding for large numbers of people. The overuse of groundwater, might lead to diminishing the agricultural yield. The pollution and overdraft of water resources would harm the environment including the Human beings. Speaking of pollution, there are four unhealthily water cycles we have, such as sewage, rivers, aquifers, and public water supply (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_crisis#cite_note-6) .Everybody will be affected by this pollution, but who is affected the most in this world will be the poor countries. This is because they cannot afford money to get pure and safe water. For example, “in India more than 2 million people die every year from waterborne diseases most of them are children below 5 years of age.”(Steven Starr, 2008).Is it fair to charge them money, whereas the money comes from the ground? Or is it fair for some companies to sell products that require water to developing countries, not educating them on how to use it in a safe way. For example Nestle Company has sold their product to poor countries, knowing that these people don’t have pure water. As a result, many kids have died drinking nestle milk, which is mixed with dirty water. I would say that, water is one of the important needs in our life; this is because the human body needs 70% of water to form well. The shortage of water, has affected us in a bad way (http://www.elements4health.com/water.html) . I believe the all of us are responsible. This is because we are all using water and if we misuse the water or overdraft the water, it will lead in the end to a shortage of water. I think that not many people are aware of it, and in my opinion I think that government needs to raise the people's awareness through advertisements,and providing courses to young people.
Bibliography
1. Water Cycle, retrieved (2009). From Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, from website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water
2. Water Crisis, retrieved (2009). From Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia, from website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_crisis#cite_note-6
3. (http://www.elements4health.com/water.html)
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Vocabulary (50 words)
LSEC 100 - Ext 702
Vocabulary Log Requirements
1- Afraid (Adjective): feeling fear; filled with apprehension.. My brother is afraid of the falcon.
2- Achievement (noun): something accomplished, esp. by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed.. I work hard to increase my achievement.
3- Accommodation (noun): the act of accommodating; state or process of being accommodated; adaptation. I’m looking for a good salary with accommodation.
4- Believe (verb): to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. I can’t believe Ali when he speaks.
5- Control (verb): to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command. Some people can’t control themselves when they are angry.
6- Account (noun): an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings.. My father has his own account in the bank.
7- Department (noun): a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system. I need to go to the traffic department this week.
8- Level (noun): a device used for determining or adjusting something to a horizontal surface. Students are not on the same level of the thinking.
9- Kindness (noun): the state or quality of being kind. Her kindness is very clear.
10- Discuss (verb):To consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, esp. to explore solutions. We discussed the issue of cheating in exams.
11- Available (adjective): suitable or ready for use; of use or service. Portable computers are available in the Abu Dhabi mall.
12- Beautiful (noun): the concept of beauty. I have a beautiful cat.
13- Due (noun): something that is due, owed, or naturally belongs to someone. The match is postponed due to the rain.
14- Busy (adjective): actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime. I am busy at the moment.
15- Because (conjunction): for the reason that; due to the fact that. I wear glass because I can’t see very well.
16- Number (noun): a numeral or group of numerals. I have a special phone number.
17- Reached (verb):to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc. I reached the station very late.
18- Ridiculous (adjective): causing or worthy of ridicule or derision. It is ridiculous to wear short when it is very cold.
19- Salary (noun): a fixed compensation periodically paid to a person for regular work or services. My father's salary is around 40,000 AED.
20- Travel (verb): to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey. I like to travel everywhere.
21- Technology (noun): the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Technology make the life easier.
22- View (noun): an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection. I like the view from the top of Hafeet mountain.
23- Weather (noun): the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. The weather is not good to make a trip.
24- Price (noun):the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale. Car prices are not stable these days.
25- Pizza (noun): a flat, open-faced baked pie of Italian origin, consisting of a thin layer of bread dough topped with spiced tomato sauce and cheese, often garnished with anchovies, sausage slices, mushrooms, etc. I like eating pizza at the dinner.
26- Second (noun): the second member of a series. I have my second exam in November.
27- Million (noun): a cardinal number, a thousand times one thousand. I would like to win one million dollars.
28- Change (verb): to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. Weather changes are bad for us because they make us sick.
29- Separate (verb): to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space. Use a strainer to separate a mixture.
30- Similar (adjective): having a likeness or resemblance, esp. in a general way. My neighbor has two similar cars.
31- System (noun): an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole. The system in our college is very easy.
32- Preferred (verb) : to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than. I prefer coffee to tea.
33- Population (noun): the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or any district or area. The UAE population is very small in comparison with Egypt.
34- Noisy (adjective): making much noise. Most of the children are noisy.
35- Often (adverb): many times; frequently. I often go to the zoo.
36- Special (adjective): of a distinct or particular kind or character. My birthday was a special day.
37- Follow (verb): to come after in sequence, order of time, etc. I always follow up with my youngest bother.
38- Correct (verb):to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from. Our tests are corrected by computer.
39- Healthy (adjective):possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality. Organic food is healthy.
40- Museum (noun): a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens, or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed. I visited Al Ain museum last week.
41- Instead (adverb): as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something. I put salt instead of sugar in my tea.
42- Affect (verb):To act on; produce an effect or change in. The moon can affect the motion of water on land.
43- Degree (noun):any of a series of steps or stages, as in a process or course of action; a point in any scale. I’m looking for a diploma degree in business.
44- Equal (adjective): as great as; the same as (often fol. by to or with). All people are equal under the law.
45- Enough (adjective):adequate for the want or need; sufficient for the purpose or to satisfy desire: enough water. I don’t have enough money to buy a car.
46- Government (noun): the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration. Our government provides lot of opportunities of work.
47- Holiday (noun):a day fixed by law or custom on which ordinary business is suspended in commemoration of some event or in honor of some person. I’m going to Dubai next holiday.
48- Choice (noun): an act or instance of choosing; selection. There are many choices to get a work.
49- Attract (verb):to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel ). Unlike poles attract.
50- Audience (noun): the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert. The audience was very excited during the play.
Vocabulary Log Requirements
1- Afraid (Adjective): feeling fear; filled with apprehension.. My brother is afraid of the falcon.
2- Achievement (noun): something accomplished, esp. by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed.. I work hard to increase my achievement.
3- Accommodation (noun): the act of accommodating; state or process of being accommodated; adaptation. I’m looking for a good salary with accommodation.
4- Believe (verb): to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. I can’t believe Ali when he speaks.
5- Control (verb): to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command. Some people can’t control themselves when they are angry.
6- Account (noun): an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings.. My father has his own account in the bank.
7- Department (noun): a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system. I need to go to the traffic department this week.
8- Level (noun): a device used for determining or adjusting something to a horizontal surface. Students are not on the same level of the thinking.
9- Kindness (noun): the state or quality of being kind. Her kindness is very clear.
10- Discuss (verb):To consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, esp. to explore solutions. We discussed the issue of cheating in exams.
11- Available (adjective): suitable or ready for use; of use or service. Portable computers are available in the Abu Dhabi mall.
12- Beautiful (noun): the concept of beauty. I have a beautiful cat.
13- Due (noun): something that is due, owed, or naturally belongs to someone. The match is postponed due to the rain.
14- Busy (adjective): actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime. I am busy at the moment.
15- Because (conjunction): for the reason that; due to the fact that. I wear glass because I can’t see very well.
16- Number (noun): a numeral or group of numerals. I have a special phone number.
17- Reached (verb):to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc. I reached the station very late.
18- Ridiculous (adjective): causing or worthy of ridicule or derision. It is ridiculous to wear short when it is very cold.
19- Salary (noun): a fixed compensation periodically paid to a person for regular work or services. My father's salary is around 40,000 AED.
20- Travel (verb): to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey. I like to travel everywhere.
21- Technology (noun): the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Technology make the life easier.
22- View (noun): an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection. I like the view from the top of Hafeet mountain.
23- Weather (noun): the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. The weather is not good to make a trip.
24- Price (noun):the sum or amount of money or its equivalent for which anything is bought, sold, or offered for sale. Car prices are not stable these days.
25- Pizza (noun): a flat, open-faced baked pie of Italian origin, consisting of a thin layer of bread dough topped with spiced tomato sauce and cheese, often garnished with anchovies, sausage slices, mushrooms, etc. I like eating pizza at the dinner.
26- Second (noun): the second member of a series. I have my second exam in November.
27- Million (noun): a cardinal number, a thousand times one thousand. I would like to win one million dollars.
28- Change (verb): to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. Weather changes are bad for us because they make us sick.
29- Separate (verb): to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space. Use a strainer to separate a mixture.
30- Similar (adjective): having a likeness or resemblance, esp. in a general way. My neighbor has two similar cars.
31- System (noun): an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole. The system in our college is very easy.
32- Preferred (verb) : to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than. I prefer coffee to tea.
33- Population (noun): the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or any district or area. The UAE population is very small in comparison with Egypt.
34- Noisy (adjective): making much noise. Most of the children are noisy.
35- Often (adverb): many times; frequently. I often go to the zoo.
36- Special (adjective): of a distinct or particular kind or character. My birthday was a special day.
37- Follow (verb): to come after in sequence, order of time, etc. I always follow up with my youngest bother.
38- Correct (verb):to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from. Our tests are corrected by computer.
39- Healthy (adjective):possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality. Organic food is healthy.
40- Museum (noun): a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens, or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed. I visited Al Ain museum last week.
41- Instead (adverb): as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something. I put salt instead of sugar in my tea.
42- Affect (verb):To act on; produce an effect or change in. The moon can affect the motion of water on land.
43- Degree (noun):any of a series of steps or stages, as in a process or course of action; a point in any scale. I’m looking for a diploma degree in business.
44- Equal (adjective): as great as; the same as (often fol. by to or with). All people are equal under the law.
45- Enough (adjective):adequate for the want or need; sufficient for the purpose or to satisfy desire: enough water. I don’t have enough money to buy a car.
46- Government (noun): the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration. Our government provides lot of opportunities of work.
47- Holiday (noun):a day fixed by law or custom on which ordinary business is suspended in commemoration of some event or in honor of some person. I’m going to Dubai next holiday.
48- Choice (noun): an act or instance of choosing; selection. There are many choices to get a work.
49- Attract (verb):to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel ). Unlike poles attract.
50- Audience (noun): the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert. The audience was very excited during the play.
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