Task 4

Nowadays a lot of people are influenced by media like TV, news, computers and social networks. Now I will discuss what is more influential, the media or the religion and culture and tradition.

First of all, children and young people are influenced more by their parents and brothers because they copy what they are doing without knowing if this thing is true or false. Moreover, when children join school they start to make friends of the same age, so they play together and study together and try to copy what older students do. For example when some children see some older student smoke at school they try to do the same thing to show others that they became older, then they show their friend and that impacts on their friends.

What is more, when children become teenagers they start to use computers and social network to communicate with their friends or to make new friends or to read about different culture and tradition. Some of these topics have been grabbing the attention of the young men and affect them because there are some pictures or video clips affecting them.

In conclusion, the media today has more benefits than disadvantages, depending on how we use it so; we must educate children about right and wrong things with knowledge of the reason for it. Also children have to be able to differentiate between them in the future.

Task 3

The table shows the world's ten exports of fish in 2000 and the graph shows the number of fishermen in million for different regions between 1970, 1980 and 2000.

First of all, the number of the fishermen in Asia jumped from 11 million to 26 million in only thirty years. Secondly, there was a huge drop in the number of the fishermen in Africa between 1970 and 2000. Moreover, the number of the fishermen in South Africa was stable at 7 million during the thirty years. What is more, the number of the fishermen in Europe fluctuated from 1970 to 2000.

In addition, the highest country in export of fish in 2000 was Thailand and the second country was Norway in Europe. Finally, the lowest country in export of fish in 2000 was South Korea.

To sum up, comparison between the table and graph shows that five out of the countries exporting most of the fish were from Asia and this is due to the large increase in the number of fishermen.

Graph Writing

The graph shows the number of people travelling to four different theme parks in 1995, 2000 and 2005.

First of all, the number of visitors to Disneyland increased from 26 million to 42 million between 1995 and 2005. Additionally, In 2000 Eurodisney had the highest number of visitors where it was 17 million, while it was about 11 million in 1995 and 2005. Moreover, Alton Towers had a slight increase between 1995 and 2005. And, Bush Gardens had big change in the number of visitors where it jumped from 5 million to more than 20 million between 1995 and 2005. Finally, Alton Towers had the lower number of visitors between 1995 and 2005.

The highest number of visitors to all theme parks in 2000 came from North America. And the second highest of visitors came from Europe. However, the lowest number of visitors came from Oceania.

Move to new cities

Nowadays, a lot of people move to new countries because they are looking for a good job or they would like to study in good universities, so travelling to new countries has a lot of challenges. Now I will discuss these challenges and give some solutions.

First of all, when you would like to travel to new countries you have to communicate with the people who live there and if you can't speak their language you will have a big problem. Moreover, every country has a different culture and some people don’t respect their culture. What is more, countries now have different rules and regulation and some people find it difficult to follow these rules, or they don’t know about them.

However, for every problem there is a solution, so if you would like to travel to new countries try to learn its basic language or try to learn a common language. Moreover, try to learn their culture before you go to new countries. What is more, read about the rules and regulations for the new country before you move to it and if you find something you don't understand it ask your friends how have visited this country before.

To sum up, every country has a different culture and different rules and regulations, so learn their culture and rules before you go to new countries and that will make your life easier.

British and Australians cinemas

The graph shows the percentage of the US films shown in Australia and Britain films shown during 2000. Also, it shows the attendance in Britain and Australia from 1980 to 2000.

The percentage of the US films shown in Britain during 2000 is 77% and it less by 5% in Australia. Moreover, the British films view by Britain take 20% but the Australian viewers take 5%.

The attendance at British cinemas fell rapidly from 1980 to 1982. Then, the attendance at British cinemas rose from 50 million to about 120 million between 1982 and 1986. After that, the attendance at British cinemas fluctuated between 1986 and 2000.

What is more, the attendance at Australians cinemas declined slightly between 1980 to1982. Moreover, the number of attendance at Australians cinemas remained the same at 40 million between 1984 and 1990. Then, attendance at Australians cinemas increased rapidly from 40 million to 85 million between 1990 and 2000.

Overall, the US films take the highest percentage of films by shown in Britain and Australia in 2000. Also, the number of attendance at British and Australians cinemas has increased during last 10 years.

Report of Mohamed Al Qubasi 's presentation

Last Monday, Mohamed Al Qubasi (H0020466) gave a presentation about "NGVs ". Mohamed started by introducing the topic of his presentation pretty well.

First of all, he introduced the outline of his topic which includes the history and advantages and disadvantages of natural gas vehicles, the two types of NGV, and the difference between petrol cars and NGVs and from where we get the natural gas and how they supply it to our cars. Then, he started his presentation with the history of natural gas vehicle. After that, he explained the advantages of NGVs, for example how long the natural gas can take the car. The presentation was perfectly made, it had enough pictures and the text was perfect with each page having its title and notes for some of the slides; although there were notes on the screen, he discussed everything without looking at the board. At the end of the presentation, all the questions that were asked were answered quite well. Also Mohamed usually made eye contact, and stood at the side of the screen. He was tense and not confident with what he was saying. Moreover, the slide's background was in light color and it wasn't depressing and dark.

Finally, there wasn't much animation in the slides, but everything was perfectly organized, planned and relevant. In conclusion, the presentation was well given to the class and it was educational and interesting for all the students.

Report of Omar Abdulla's presentation

Last Tuesday, Omar Abdulla (H00214401) gave a presentation about "I phone 4G ". Omar started at 4:00 pm and he introduced the topic of his presentation pretty well.

First of all, he introduced the outline of his topic which includes the size and weight of I-Phone, the two standard colors, and the capacity of the I-Phone memory. Then, he started his presentation with the size and weight of the I-Phone. After that, he explained how are camera works, for example how you can zoom in and out. The presentation was perfectly made, it had enough pictures and the text was perfect with each page having its title and notes for some of the slides; although there were notes on the screen, he discussed everything without looking at the board. At the end of the presentation, all the questions that were asked were answered quite well. Also Omar usually made eye contact, and stood at the side of the screen. He was tense and not confident with what he was saying. Moreover, the slide's background was in black and white and very bright and it wasn't depressing and dark.

Finally, there wasn't much animation in the slides, but everything was perfectly organized, planned and relevant. In conclusion, the presentation was well given to the class and it was educational and interesting for all the students.

Reflection 1

First of all, the meeting went well. We were discussing our ideas about the drugs. And we analyzed the ideas easily and agreed on them. Jassim is the chairman and he opened the meeting by discussing the main topic and its problems. The participant, Omar, was really good when he discussed the ideas with us; he also gives good solutions. . The secretary, Salem, took his part really well and wrote everything correctly with a few mistakes; also Mr. Hedley said that the problem and the solution were good. Finally, the meeting was interesting and I learnt how to discuss the problem and then we analyzed the solution and it made me think more widely when ideas were discussed between me and my friends.

Meeting Assessment 1

LSEC N101 Meeting Assessment Section: CEK

Date of meeting: Monday 7^th March, 2011

Time of meeting: 4:30 p.m.

Venue: ADMC Room W006

Group members:

Chair: Jassim Alhammadi

Minute taker: Omar

Participants: Salim

Venue preparation:

Table and chairs for 3 people

Water for 3 on table

Tea, coffee and biscuits

Agenda:

1. The problem is a worldwide issue

2. The solution from the first place

3. Children need to learn at home and school

4. People need to be aware of the effects of drugs

5. Parents need to look after their children and them to find jobs

6. Governments worldwide should enact laws to minimize the effect of drug abuse

Objectives:

- Billions are spent internationally preventing drug use

- Addicts cannot function as normal members of society

- The neglect weakens their family.

- It requires expensive treatment.

- Huge police resources are needed to fight smuggling and dealing.

- Criminal gangs and mafia develop with drug money

Solutions:

v Control the area where crops are grown to make drugs

v Children need to learn at home and school

v People need to be aware of the effects of drugs

v Parents need to look after their children and help them to find jobs

v Governments worldwide should enact laws to minimize the effects of drug abuse

Discussion:

§ 0mar said that he agreesd the problem is a world issue because every country has been facing this issue for long time. And Salim thinks that the problem is worldwide because the mafia is trading in many countries. Jassim agrees too that the problem is worldwide because the world's governments are trying to overcome this problem.

§ Regarding the solution from the first place, Salim thinks that in every serious problem like this you should start at the very beginning of it to fix it. Omar didn't say much about that and totally agreed with Salim. But Jassim thought that it's not always the first place that is the solution because the problem is very big.

§ Jassim agrees that teaching children at home is a good solution but it needs a long time. If so we shouldn't leave it like this and we should also focus on the young people too. Salim said if the students know the harm of drugs they will not use them. Omar said teaching children at home is of prime importance.

§ Jassim liked the idea that people should be aware of the effects that many drugs can cause. Salim agreed that the harm of drugs can be on all community members, young or old. That’s why all should be aware of that. Omar thinks that even if all people know the effect of drugs, it will not stop them. This is not a good solution and had nothing to add.

§ Jassim thinks that the laws now are good and the governments don't need to enact more laws. Salim agreed but said we need laws to minimize the problem and this should involve the UN and should be worldwide. Omar agreed because the laws right now are not good enough to face this huge problem. What we should be wary about is whether new laws would be good laws.

Tips for presenters

1. Don’t memorize your presentation. Make brief notes to guide you.
2. Practice many times.
3. Relax, take a deep breath, and wait until the audience is quiet.
4. Speak loudly and clear, and use your voice for stress and emphasis.
5. Make eye contact with the audience as you speak.
6. Use gestures to show meaning. Make them slowly and clearly.
7. Use simple visual aids that everyone can see.
8. Don’t say, "Finished." Or "That's all." Smile and say "Thank You".
9. Think about how you can do better next time.

I think two important tips are 'Practice many times', and 'Don't memorize your presentation'.

Personal introduction

Ghaith Abdulla

I’d like to introduce Ghaith Abdulla

He was born on 9th of August 1992 and so he is now 18 years old. He was born in Abu Dhabi and now lives in Abu Dhabi. He has six brothers. His father used to be a soldier but is now retired. In his free time, Ghaith likes computer games and watching movies in the cinema and also playing football. He has visited many countries, Oman, China, United States, KSA, and Europe. He went to KSA this year and had much fun on the road trip.

His ambition is to be a successful businessman, perhaps in the building trade.

His best holiday was when he went to the US, last year. He has been to the US several times and he likes it because he has so many friends there and likes the places there.

He thinks the best thing about ADMC is the teaching which is so much better than in secondary school. His English teachers, for example, speak English all the time and so he has to do the same in his English classes.

And the worst thing is the attendance policy: 5%, 10%, etc. He thinks this is too tough.

His motto is: failure is just one step on the road to success.

Now you know a little bit about Ghaith and his leisure activities.