Science is an enemy of Man

It has invariably been argued over the years that science is a big problem for mankind. So much so that some people have even gone so far as branding it an enemy of Man. So, it is true? And if science really is an enemy of man, then how? This essay will discuss the various problems science has presented mankind with, and how these problems have burgeoned to the point that science is now called an enemy of man.

The first effect science has in on the physical wellbeing of mankind. With the advent of technology, and various gadgets that store information, man has started to forget. Take the example of mobile phones. Today, mobile phones store large amounts of data including contact details of all relatives, friends, and acquaintances. Earlier, people used to memorize the contact details of other people, and this kept the mind in immaculate condition. With the amount of technology to bear the weight off the mind today, many people have started having memory problems.

Science may be beneficial, but it also has a lot of other effects on the earth. Research and technology lead to exorbitant amounts of pollution to be released in the atmosphere. Cars, automobiles, and airplanes have all led to a drastic increase in the amount of smoke pollution in the environment with factories, and chemical industries also contributing. Science is a good thing, but when people take advantage of it, and slide off their rockers, that leads to major problems.

Budget is also a concern when it comes to science. Research requires a lot of money, and most of this money is provided by governments. Money is devoted for good things like the development of cures and vaccines, but money is also devoted to the pointless production of guns and other weapons of mass destruction. Every moment, scientists are working toward developing a more lethal weapon that would effectively wipeout the world. The funneling of all this money into research means that other issues like poverty and homelessness do not get the money they deserve, which is why there are still so many poor and destitute people in this world.

Therefore, looking at the above points, it can be seen that science is an enemy of man among various counts. With the increased spending on research and technology, there has been little money left for development, infrastructure, and general wellbeing, not to mention the exponential growth in pollution due to science and technology.

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Population and Overpopulation

The population of every country is a very important asset. However, as they say, too much of a thing is harmful, and similarly if a country is prone to overpopulation, a great deal of problems result from it. Pakistan is in a similar predicament. With the exponential explosion in population in recent years, Pakistan is suffering a great deal. No matter how the politicians spin the advantages of having more people around, the scarce resources of Pakistan simply cannot handle any more bursts in population.

The first major problem that arises from overpopulation is having more mouths to feed, and such a scenario is potentially devastating for a developing nation. As of 2013, the total population of Pakistan stands at around 185-190 million people which is a lot more than the resources of the country can handle. Although Pakistan has a lot of area to accommodate these people, the thinking of people doesn’t work that way. People tend to cluster in the urban areas of the country which leads the cities to be overburdened and overcrowded. No matter how hard the local government tries to cope with the influx of people in the cities, a developing nation simply doesn’t have that kind of money and resources to see to it that infrastructure and services are provided. Therefore, no matter how large the area of Pakistan might be, the effusion of people to the cities is causing gargantuan problems for the nation.

An increase in population is also not good for the overall per capita income of the country. Developing nations often have limited budgets with which they have to see the country through the year. The money allotted by the government is very thinly spread out over education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and when overpopulation becomes an additional problem inflicted on the national budget, things simply spiral out of control. It is a common sight in the big cities and villages of Pakistan where people are clamoring to get spec inside hospitals to treat their sick, and no matter how big the hospitals may be, there is often no space for the poor people.

Overpopulation also reduces the number of opportunities available for employment. There are fewer jobs available for a growing number of people which results in inevitable unemployment. In a country like Pakistan that is already on the edge, having a job can mean the difference between life and death. Poor people without jobs often starve to death along with their families. Pakistan has no such provisions as Medicare or a dedicated unemployment benefit service, so overpopulation exacerbates this problem.

Thus, looking at the above arguments, it can be seen that overpopulation is a big evil for developing nations across the world, and it causes a lot of problems, both existential and financial. Countries all over the world should dedicate a large amount of money toward promoting family planning and the use of contraceptives to escape this growing problem of overpopulation. Education and awareness are the only ways this problem can be solved, because otherwise, developing nations will ermine immersed in this predicament.

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A HORRIFYING SWIM

Here is an example of a story with a good plot. Read and highlight the use of interesting phrases which are precise. Many students tend to memorise bombastic words and try to insert into their essays. The words or phrases must be suitable. Originally, this was just a 150-word essay. I have expanded it by using dialogues and more details.

     It was a school holiday. Rahman woke up at the crack of dawn and headed for Ah Chong’s house. The boys had agreed to meet Sean and Sasi, their classmates. It was a perfect day for a swim. Although they were all strong swimmers, Rahman’s mother had cautioned him against going for a swim. A week earlier, their neighbour's son had nearly drowned in that river.

    “Splash!” Hassan dived off the rock into the inviting river. The water was deep but he was not worried. After all, he was an excellent swimmer and a certified lifeguard. He knew the waters in the area well as he often swam there. He persuaded the rest of the boys to follow him up to a higher waterfall. They clambered up the boulders. “Let’s jump!” an exhilarated Rahman shouted. The boys plunged in together, screaming in delight.

      Suddenly, Sean was tumbling out of control. The water smashed him over and over again. The current had smashed the other boys against a rock and they managed to pull themselves out from the raging water. At first, they could not see Sean. Then, as the waves subsided, they saw Sean’s half-submerged figure, face down. Rahman dived into the water immediately. He knew that every second counted. Swimming strongly, he got to Sean in no time. With Sasi and Ah Chong’s help, they managed to pull Sean out of the water and onto the rock.

      “Oh God, let him not be dead!” Rahman pleaded. Sean looked so blue. The others stood, paralyzed, not knowing what to do. Rahman grabbed Sean’s wrist but he could not feel any pulse. He remembered what his teacher had told him. A drowning victim had to receive artificial breathing within four minutes or he would die. With his lifeguard training in his mind, Rahman immediately drew Sean’s head back and clamped his mouth over him. He began pumping breath into Sean’s lungs as Sasi compressed Sean’s chest while keeping count. Suddenly, Sean gurgled and threw up. They continued breathing and pumping. “Keep going. One of us has to go for help. Sasi, you are the fastest. Run home and get help. Ask someone to call for an ambulance. Quick.....”

      After thirty minutes, and what seemed like a lifetime, Rahman felt something moved against him. Sean’s leg had jerked against him. He felt for a pulse. “Sean’s breathing....” Rahman cried. Just then, they heard an ambulance. “You are going to be alright’ he assured Sean. Within minutes, the paramedics had lifted him to the ambulance and headed for the nearby hospital. At the hospital, the boys were so thankful that Sean was going to be alright and they had saved his life. Rahman’s mother gave him a stern lecture. Rahman felt bad and regretted not listening to his mother. 

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Describe an afternoon at the bus station

It was two o’clock in the afternoon. I was heading towards the bus station with Mohan after Mrs Wong’s extra class. The sun was beating mercilessly on my back and I could feel my sweat trickling down my spine. I have often wished that my mother would allow me to ride a motorcycle to school. She says that I am not ready but we both know that she is terrified that a car would knock me down.

When I reached the bus station, it was nearly empty except for a handful of boys. Mohan and I strode to a bench near the stationmaster’s office. I could feel the tension on my shoulders as the straps of my school bag ate into my shoulder. “Where is the bus?” I sighed to myself. An elderly woman came and asked me where I was going. She started a conversation but gave up after my monosyllable answers. 

Suddenly, someone shouted and I saw a bus swerved into the station. I got up, thankful for the chance to escape from the woman. . It was Mohan’s bus. The group of boys were jostling each other to get into the bus. “Masuk! Masuk!” shouted the conductor but nobody seemed to be moving. The black fumes made me nauseous. All of a sudden, people started appearing from all directions to board their bus. In no time, the passengers were packed like sardines in the bus. It started to move, leaving some unfortunate passengers behind. I waved at Mohan when I noticed him dangling on the steps of the bus. The bus swerved out of the station again. It left another trail of black smoke.

I decided to go to Panjang’s ice stall. The iced sugar cane juice soothed my parched throat as I sipped slowly, all the while keeping an eye on the bus. Then I saw the bus heading towards the station. I paid for my drinks. “See you tomorrow,” I waved to Panjang.

Once more, the crowd began to swell near the bus. I noticed that the elderly woman was being shoved around by the boys. She started hitting them with her umbrella. Then, I saw Raja, my classmate at the back of the bus. I hurled my bag through the window and he caught it. By the time I got into the bus, it had already started moving. I got into my seat and told myself that I must really try to convince my mother about the motorcycle again.

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Your Potential Is Unlimited

You are a remarkable person, possessed of incredible untapped potentials and abilities. Whatever you have accomplished in life so far is only a shadow of what is truly possible for you. There are virtually no limits on what you can do, be and have except for the limits that you impose on yourself with your own thinking.

Of all creatures, only human beings can reprogram themselves and alter the courses of their lives. You can decide, right now, to take complete control of the shaping and sculpting of your self-concept, and turn yourself into the very best person you can possibly imagine yourself becoming. By releasing your subconscious brakes, your fears of failure and rejection, and by building your selfesteem and self confidence through positive self-talk, you can unlock your potential and accomplish any goal you can set for yourself.

By taking complete control of the development of your self-concept, you lay the foundation for the development of the Million Dollar Habits that will enable you to accomplish more in the next few years than the average person accomplishes in a lifetime.

Action Exercises:

1. Identify the primary causes for the effects in your life. Why are you where you are and what could you do differently to get different results?

2. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you feel that you are in control of your life? What could you do to increase your feelings of control?

3. What do you think about most of the time? What should you focus and concentrate on to improve your life?

4. What are the values, qualities and attributes of other people that you most admire? What actions could you take to incorporate those values into your personality?

5. How much do you like yourself? What are the experiences that give you your greatest feelings of self-esteem, and how could you create more of them?

6. What are your greatest fears? How would you behave differently if you had no fears at all?

7. What can you do, starting today, to feed your mind with more of the thoughts, words, people and pictures that are more consistent with the very best person you could be, and the most important goals you want to achieve? 

“Man becomes a slave to his constantly repeated acts. What he at first chooses, at last compels.” (Orison Swett Marden)

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Health tips from Tib Al Nabawi (Medicine of the Prophet)

12 favourite foods of Rasullah (s.a.) (as mentioned in AL Tib-al Nabavi book)

Rasullah’s (s.a.) life had been most comprehensive and perfect and can serve as an ideal for men and women of all ages, at all times.

His habits and advice have been absolutely perfect and shows moderate way of life and meets all the needs of man.

Barley: Good in fever, use in a soup form.

Dates: Rassullah (s.a.) said that a house without dates has no food. It should also be eaten at the time of childbirth.

Figs: It is a complete fruit and a cure for piles.

Grapes: Rasullah (s.a.) was very fond of grapes - it purifies the blood, provides vigor and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels.

Honey: Considered the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks and drug of drugs. It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye soother and mouthwash. It is extremely beneficial in the morning in warm water.

Melon: Rasullah (s.a.) said: "None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce off spring that is good in countenance and good in character."

Milk: Rasullah (s.a.) said that milk wipes away heat from the heart just as the finger wipes away sweat from the brow. It strengthens the back, improved the brain, renews vision and drives away forgetfulness.

Mushroom: Rasuallah (s.a.) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes; it also serves as a form of birth control and arrests paralysis. Not all mushroom are edible.

Olive Oil: Excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats inflammation of the stomach. Good in patients with heart diseases.

Pomegranate: Rasullah (s.a.) said it cleanses you of Satan and evil aspirations for 40 days.

Vinegar: A food Rasuallah (s.a.) used to eat with olive oil. [That\'s now a fashion in elite Italian Restaurants]

Water: Rasullah (s.a.) said the best drink in this world is water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver.

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City Life and Entertainment

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city and in a small town/village? Support your opinion with specific examples.

2. Choose any two kinds of public transportation and compare their pros and cons. Which is more expensive, convenient, fast, etc.? Which do you usually use? Which is more popular?

city3. One of your friends plans to move to your town/city/village. Tell him/her the positive sides of living in your town as well as mention something he/she might not like. Explain, why.

4. A new big shopping center is planned to be built in your neighbourhood. Do you like the idea or not? Why or why not? What are the perspective good and bad sides of the issue?

5. A new cinema is going to be built in the area where you live. What do you think about such a plan? Do you think people in your neighbourhood will support or oppose such a decision? Why? Why not?

6. What are the main pollution-connected environmental problems in your city/town? Suggest the ways to improve the situation. Who should take care of the environment? Do common people have any chance to contribute to the nature preservation in their own area of living?

7. Your city council decided to built a monument in honour of a prominent person of you country. In your opinion, who deserves such recognition? Why?

8. City life may at times be very stressful and tiring. Suggest several ways to fight back tiredness and combat stress.

9. If you were unexpectedly given a piece of land, what would you do with it? How would you use it?

10. What is volunteering? How can it improve the conditions of life in your city or town? Who should become volunteers and should such a practice be present in our modern world at all? Back up your answers with concrete examples.

11. How can teenagers have a rest in your city? Where can they go and what can they do? Are there enough facilities and/or group organizations to make young people interested?

12. Why is music important in our lives or is it at all?

13. There are plenty of holidays celebrated by people of one country, city, or even worldwide. If you had a chance to make up your own holiday, what holiday would it be? Who and how would celebrate it? Be specific with your examples.

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Writing Topic Type 3: Describe or Explain

In a way, this is the most difficult type of independent essay question because it doesn’t give you an A or B situation. Instead, you have to think of your own subject from a very big pool of possibilities.

“What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.”

“The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.”

“What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.”

“If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.”

“If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.”

Because these writing topics don’t give you a yes–no or A–B choice, it’s easy to get stuck in the planning phase. (By the way, planning is incredibly important for writing any standardized test essay; don’t skip it!)

The structure doesn’t have to be very different, though. Here’s a rough idea of how you might organize a descriptive essay:

Intro

Your choice/subject

Body 1

Reason 1 and examples

Body 2

Reason 2 and examples

Body 3

Reason 3 and examples

Conclusion

Why this is significant in the real world

Notice I added one more body paragraph. Because there’s no “other side” to deal with, you have more time to explain the one topic you chose. So why not use that time for another paragraph!

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Writing Topic Type 2: View Both Sides

This is actually very similar to the “choose a side” type of essay subject, but it’s a little bit more complicated because you have to think from two different standpoints. Thankfully, it’s also not as common.

Here are a few examples:

“The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing  a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.”

“Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.”

There are a couple of different ways you might structure an essay like, but the simplest one may be the best.

Intro

General statements about issue

Body 1

Advantages and examples

Body 2

Disadvantages and examples

Conclusion

Why this is significant in the real world

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TOEFL Writing Topic Type 1: Choose a Side

This is by far the most common type of independent writing question. These TOEFL prompts ask you to choose A or B then explain your decision. There are a couple of different approaches to writing this type of essay, but the simplest form is the “five paragraph essay.” Usually this is actually only four paragraphs, because you don’t have that much time—the test only gives you 30 minutes to complete your independent essay.

So if you choose A, you might write an essay that looks like this:

Intro

A is better

Body 1

Reason 1 and examples of why A is better

Short contrast with B

Body 2

Reason 2 and examples of why A is better

Short contrast with B

Conclusion

Why this is significant in the real world

Of course, there are other ways to write an essay, but it’s a good idea to use a relatively simple structure for clarity. This is more true for the TOEFL than it is for essays on other tests, like the GRE, because the TOEFL is really a test of communication and how well you can write in English.

Here are some examples of the “choose a side” writing topics:

“Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.”

“Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.”

“Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.”

“It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer”

There are a few common phrases which you will see in these essay topics, so they’re easy to spot — those phrases are bold in the examples above.

You might also get a slightly more complicated version of the “choose a side” prompt that asks you to compare sides, like this one:

“When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.”

In that case, you could still use the structure I showed above, but you would emphasize the contrasts with “B” and write a bit more about them.

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TOEFL Writing Topics

While the TOEFL is generally a very different type of test from the GRE, the GMAT, and the SAT, there are a few similarities, and the writing section is one of them.

As with most standardized tests, the TOEFL asks you to write an essay. Well, it asks for two essays, actually — one is about a reading and a lecture (which you’ll summarize), and the second is more open-ended.

Let’s look at the questions that you might see for that second TOEFL essay, the “independent task.”

On one hand, there are a LOT of different TOEFL writing topics. You might be asked to write an essay about technology, education, media, family, or some other subject. But on the other hand, there are only a few different types of questions.

ETS does provide a list of TOEFL independent essay questions, and it’s a good idea to look over those. If you practice writing the essay before test day (a good idea!), then you should use an essay prompt from that list. But there’s an excess of information in that pdf—we want to know some more useful generalities! So let’s divide those subjects into types.

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IELTS Writing task 1

IELTS writing task 1 is considered to be a very difficult and confusing task, but in reality it is totally opposite. Students get confused when they look at a diagram or process, but if they follow some simple steps they can score very good marks on the IELTS writing task 1.

First I will tell you about this task:

You will have 20 minutes to complete this task

You will either be given a diagram or a process

You will be required to describe the diagram or process in 150 words (13-14 lines)

You should not write in point form

Your description will be like an essay

You will not require any special knowledge in order to attempt this question

The examiner wants to know whether you can do comparison

IELTS Writing task 1 tips

Manage your time

Do not make opinions; just tell about the things which you see

Use the words (increased by, decreased by, greater than, less than)

Use proper English

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IELTS listening tips

Listen to the entire conversation

Don’t jump to conclusions

Read the questions before the conversation starts

If you don’t understand a question skip it, and try to answer the next questions

The answer is often repeated

The speech is played only once

The duration of the audio is 30 minutes

You will also have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer booklet

You will not get marked if you do not put your answers on the answer booklet

Always remember the (what,where,how,who,when,which)

The questions get harder after the first 15 questions

At least 2 clues are given in the conversation which point towards the answers

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IELTS Reading tips

Manage your time

Don’t try to understand the difficult words, their meanings are not asked

Difficult words or terms are often the answers

Read the questions first

Answers are normally in the first and second lines of a paragraph

Look for the keywords, you can even answer the question without reading the whole passage

Practice the reading part a lot

Try not to spend more than 15 minutes on each passage so that you have enough time to check and transfer your answers

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IELTS Writing tips

Do some brainstorming

Write complete sentences

Proof read your work

Don’t use complex words if you don’t know how to use them properly

You are mostly asked to agree or disagree with a statement

You have to write a persuasive essay

You are advised to spend 40 minutes on the essay part

You are advised to spend 20 minutes on the part 1

You will be required to describe a graph or process for the writing part 1

remember the words for the writing part 1, you will use them often(increase,decrease,greater,more,less,in conclusion,less than)

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IELTS Speaking tips

Revise your 12 tenses

Don’t concentrate on the accent

Speak complete sentences

Feel relaxed, they are not going to kill you even if you say the wrong answer

Don’t memorize the speech

Part 1 is very simple, it asks about you (name,family,education,job,home,)

Part 2 is about something you like for example. Your favorite holiday destination

Part 3 consists of follow-up questions

You can ask the examiner to repeat the question if you do not understand it for the first time

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Corruption

Corruption is a great evil that has spread its poison in almost every single country in the world. As expected, developing countries suffer more from corruption than developed countries. The governments of all these countries are corrupt in almost everything, ranging from policy issues to infrastructure and developmental issues. Prime examples of countries rich in corruption are Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, African countries etc.

Corruption is basically when a person in power decides to exploit his power in making money for himself/herself. A corrupt person also accepts lots of bribes from people, and in return, approves illegal projects. Corruption happens because the government system is so infiltrated by people who have no morals and who come into power just to make money. In developing countries, people suffer so much to make money that whenever they get the chance, they exploit it to the fullest.

Corruption has a lot of disadvantages. The primary disadvantage is that corruption dissuades people in foreign countries from investing. For example, when the corruption scandals were leaked out in Pakistan, many people in the United States and other countries decided to withhold their money, and refrain from making investments in Pakistan. Housing societies are a very good example of corruption. The land is acquired illegally, and when the time comes to hand over the plots to their rightful owners, it is discovered that it was all an elaborate sham.

Corruption also creates a bad image of the country in other countries. Rich countries often give aid in the form of money and goods to the poor countries. If they so much as get a whiff that corruption is being done in the handling of the funds, they decide to withdraw their support, never to offer it again. Pakistan has suffered from this misfortune many times due to its corrupt leaders being discovered by aid organizations and governments abroad.

Thus, it can be seen that corruption is a very big problem for countries across the world, and it has a lot of disadvantages. It discourages trade, investment, and friendly relations between countries. It is imperative that the developing nations should install strict measures that protect against this evil.

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My Favorite Hero In History

History is riddled with figured who have gone to great lengths to do the things they believed in. However, there have been very few historical figures who have actually done what was beat for their nation and the world in general. Abraham Lincoln is one of those figures, and hence, my favorite figure in history.

The first reason why I’ve chosen Lincoln is that he abolished the hated practice of slavery. For hundreds of years, Africans were shipped from their native land to countries all over the world so that they could do hard labor – things the Whites thought were beneath them, or due to their weak stature, were unable to accomplish. Slavery was a horrible practice where the person worked without any compensation or any respect for work hours. It was acceptable for people to toil in the fields from morning to late night. The house slaves fared a little better, but still suffered from the long hours. They slaves were not allowed to use anything that belonged to their masters, and they were expected to behave at all times or risk the wrath of their masters or the local police is things got out of hand. Lincoln was the one person who decided to put his foot down and end the terrible act of slavery. It was through his stand that slavery in Northern as well as Southern America came to an end.

Slavery was such a sore topic among the Southerners that they resorted to go to war for it. Out of the many reasons cited as causes for the American Civil War, slavery was perhaps the biggest. The South resisted any reasonable arguments and were determined to continue slavery. They claimed their plantations wouldn’t survive otherwise. Lincoln, however, stood firm in his beliefs and challenged the Southerners until war finally broke out.

Needless to say, but the American Civil War ultimately defined the new America – a slavery-free America. If it hadn’t been for Lincoln’s determination, the South would have seceded into a separate Confederate States of America, and slavery would have continued unabashed.

Therefore, in my opinion, the greatest hero ever in history is Abraham Lincoln, who abolished the hated and despicable act of slavery. Although he had to go to war to exterminate this evil, he made sure that slavery was eradicated. Unfortunately, Lincoln didn’t live long enough to see the changes he had triggered in America. He was gunned down soon after the Civil War.

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My Best Friends

Close friendships are hard to come by these days. In an ever-changing world with people striving to achieve their interpretation of preordained success, it is hard to know who your true friends are. Fortunately, I found my best pal early at the tender age of seven. We were both enrolled at the same school and were at wits’ ends as we searched tirelessly for our designated classes.

Samantha and I got acquainted as both of us were in the same class and sat next to each other. Samantha was a happy-go-lucky girl who always managed to breathe fresh air into the sometimes arid classroom. She always knew what to say and would voice them at the best possible moments. Both pupils and teachers alike enjoyed her company and liveliness. There was hardly ever a dull moment when she was around with her funny quips and expressions. 

Samantha was born with a silver spoon. Her father was a businessman and her mother owned and ran a boutique. Both her parents were very caring towards her as she, just like I, was the only child of the family. Samantha came to school each day with a perpetual smile. She was a very nice person to be around with. She and I used to go everywhere together and both of us were rarely seen apart. We used to talk about so many things as we walked, thoroughly enjoying our time together.

One day, I went to school and forgot to ask my parents for lunch money. At first, I was not hungry and thought I could bear going without a meal but soon, my stomach began to growl. Without asking, Samantha generously paid for my meal and drinks during recess. The incident revealed to me how lucky I was to have such a caring and compassionate friend.

As time went on, people started teasing us as we were spending more and more time together. We seemed to know what each other thought and we cared for each other deeply. Was I in love with her? I did not know then and we both knew we were too young for all that emotional roller coaster.

Currently, Samantha and I are studying at different schools. It was hard to be apart at first, but technology in the form of instant messaging and e-mails have helped to bridge the gap in our friendship. I sincerely wish our friendship will never end as it would be equivalent to waking up from a beautiful dream.

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Friend

This friend I have is special, whilst young, intelligent and righteous. He lives with me since he was born, a pleasure to have all these years.The strength to face each day can sometimes be drawn from knowing him.

When I watch him dribble around with the ball at the street soccer court then knocking it into the goal leaving the opponent frustrated there is unspeakable pride and joy emitting from the core of my heart. How this fine young man has grown from a novice soccer player just three years ago to a forwarder that instill fear to defenders who have to mark him. A elusive player who pass his opponent with ease and elegant he can match the highest standard of the land.

The fond memories of the time we spend together still lingers in my mind. Bringing him to the movies, watching him fight with his sisters still sits in my mind. When he is younger, he never kept still and even climb out of the cradle that is meant to restrain him. That is when he is only two years old and that time nearly got a spanking from his grand mother.

The coolest transformation is his hair. It uses to be always gelled and groomed into the "curry puff" look that is the trademark look that signifies his childhood days. Curry puff is a local snacks that has ultra ordinary puff when fried. Youth has robbed away that and reinstall a new image to befit the modern time. The "anime" type spike hairstyle is now the replacement. Skinny jeans with a smart tee shirts is the order of the day when he needs to go for a outing. While I would prefer him to be in long sleeved shirt and a business pant, his peer may feel out of place with this sort of strange outfit.

Our favorite chat always centered on his favorite Barclay Premier League Club Chelsea and my Manchester United Football Club. Our exchange on the matter can turn into a feisty with each not giving way to the other. Glorified Manchester United has done it once again but the arrival of Ancelloti this season and the departure of Christano Ronaldo has up the challenge for the rivals.

Every weekend is spent at the soccer field where we conduct soccer lessons for children under ten. He is my coach while I am his manager and together we managed to keep soccer alive for these kids who showed up every weekend. Our effort has rewarded us with two championship through the years and the greatest pride is the one that Chris has played in.

Chris is more of a friend than a son, we spend our time together like most friends do. I am proud of him both as a friend and a son.

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