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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Pakistan Rich in Natural Resources But Poor in their Management

Pakistan is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources but also one of the poorest among them in their management. The country is abundant in the vital resources including that of energy, agriculture, minerals, population, and geography, but unlike the developed countries, these have not been properly exploited due to poor management. This dismayed situation is caused due to several, both chronic and acute, flaws...

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Liberal Education

Education is the most important factor behind the progress man has achieved in this world. It has been the permanent character of human history and evolution of thought. However, in the past, it used to be prerogative of only a few privileged men and the pace of development was quite slow. Since it has been disseminated to common people, there has been rapid growth in every sphere of development: science, technology, sociology, politics, anthropology,...

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