Portfolio Task 8

Ahmed Manaa Al Shamsi (H00155812)

ENG N264 /CLX

                        In these days many people travel on their holidays. Trade and travel would be a lot easier with a single, global currency that we all use. In this essay I will write whether I agree or disagree with this subject.

                        There are two sides to any argument. I agree to have a global currency because it’s easier to interact with people. Another argument is that the people will not use the exchange shop to change their currency. A further argument is that if we unified the currency we would get rid of how some currencies are dependent on other currencies.

                        On the other hand, I disagree with the single currency because it’s hard for some tourists to exchange their currency. Another argument is that the exchange shops will increase their profits. A further argument is that if we don’t unify the currencies we will face problems.

                        In conclusion, as you can see, there are two sides to any argument and I hope that all countries can have a global currency.

Prtfolio Task7

Ahmed Manaa Alshamsi(H00155812)

ENGL N264/CLX

                        The line graph shows us the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table shows which countries these visitors came from. In this essay I will describe the information in the line graph and table.

                   This graph shows us there were 10 million people who visited Australia in 1975. On the other hand there were 15 million visitors in 1985. The number of visitors increased sharply and reached 24 million visitors in 1995. The number of visitors increased further when it reached more than 30 million visitors in 2005.

          This table shows us that Japan had the highest number of visitors, 2.9 million in 1975 and 9.1 million visitors in 2005. The lowest country was china with 0.3 million in 1975 and the number of visitors increased in 2005 to 0.8 million visitors. The total of all visitors was 8.8 million in 1975 and it increased in 2005 to 30.4 million.

          In conclusion the number of visitors increased nearly fourfold between 1975 and 2005.

Prtfolio Task6

Ahmed Manaa Alshamsi(H00155812)

ENGL N264/CLX

             In these days some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. In this essay I will write whether I agree or disagree with this statement.

            There are two sides to any argument. I disagree with the people who think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged because it shows the seeds of hatred and envy in the hearts of little kids. Another argument is because it kills the spirit of cooperation. A further argument is that if the kids do this way the number of friends will be decreased.

            On the other hand, I agree with the people who believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults because this way makes the children like each other. Another argument is that if the children are taught to cooperate the number of friends will increase. A further argument is that this way encourages them to learn.

            In conclusion, as you can see, there are two sides to any argument and I hope the people use the right way for themselves.

Portfolio Task5

Ahmed Manaa Alshamsi(H00155812)

ENGL N264/CLX

            These days many people want a healthy life but they don’t know how. Some people eat balanced meals to get a healthy life. In this essay I will write whether I agree or disagree with this statement.

            There are two sides to any argument. I agree with the people who eat balanced meals because there are many vitamins in them that the human body needs. Another argument is that the balanced meals don’t badly affect the human body. A further argument is that the balanced meals are much healthier because they provide for the body what it needs.

            On the other hand, I disagree with the people who eat a balanced diet because they deny their stomach what it needs. Another argument is that some of the balanced diet meals are detrimental to the health of people. A further argument is that the diet meals do not provide for the body what it needs.

            In conclusion, as you can see, there are two sides to any argument and I hope the people use the healthier way for themselves.

Portfolio Task 4

Ahmed Manaa Alshamsi(H00155812)

ENG 264/CLX

                   In these days many people use a mobile phone to be connected with each other but some people don’t know how to use it safely. Some of them are using the phone while they are driving. In this essay I will write whether I agree or disagree with this subject.

                   There are two sides to any argument. I agree to have a mobile phone with you in the car because it is important. For example if you have an accident you should call the police. Another example is that if you are in the desert here in UAE and your car broken you should use your phone because your life could depend on it. A further argument is that if you get lost on the road you can call some body to lead you to your destination.

                    Having said all this, there is no reason why you should use your phone while actually driving. I disagree with people who are using mobile phones while they are driving, because they put themselves in danger, they should stop in a car park because it is safer. Another argument is that if they must use the phone while they are driving they should put a speaker in their cars because it is a safer way. Finally they should use a mobile phone only for emergency calls.

                   In conclusion, as you can see, there are two sides any argument and I hope the people use the phones in a positive way and not to use their phones while they are driving.

              

Portfolio Task3

Ahmed Manaa Alshamsi(H00155812)

ENGL N264/CLX

            These charts below show us the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers in the UK. In this essay I will describe the information in the bar graphs.

            The first graph shows us that the number of students who are under 26 years old mostly study for career which is 80% and those who study for interest is 10%. For students who are 26-29 years old 70% study for career and 15% for interest. The number of students equaled for the students who are between 40 to 49 years old which is 40%. For the students who are over 49 years old most study for interest which is 70% and some of them for career which is 20%.

            The second graph shows the highest employer support is 65% for the people who are under 26 years old. The amount of employer support has decreased to 50% for the people who are between 26-29 years old. The lowest number was 35% for the people who are between 30 to 39 years old.

            In conclusion people under 26 studied for career most while people over 49 studied for interest the most. 

Portfolio Task 2

Ahmed Manaa Al Shamsi (H00155812)

ENG N264 /CLX

            The table shows us the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown American business district. In this essay I will describe the information in the table.

            This table shows us that the income of the restaurant on Monday was $2400 at lunch time and $3623 at dinner time, however on Tuesday the income increased to $2450 at lunch and $3850 at dinner time. In Wednesday the income of the lunch increased to $2595 which was the highest income for lunch on weekdays but the income of the dinner decreased which is $3445. The highest income for the restaurant was on Friday which was $2500 for the lunch and $44350 for the dinner. The lowest income for the restaurant was on Saturday which is $1950 for the lunch and $2900 for the dinner.

            In conclusion the restaurant sales increased on Friday and decreased on Saturday.