miercuri, 29 iunie 2011

Essay 2

Topic:
Even though globalization affects the world’s economies in a positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.

The word “economic globalization” is more and more used in our days, and it refer to easing international trade by reducing or removing any barriers such as taxes of trade or import/export fees. This have brought the access to new markets for many countries, and in consequence a strong economic growth. Although, globalization have an important role in economic development, it seems like there is a strong downside of this matter, and this cannot be overlooked.  
                Firstly, everybody talk about the great advantages of exporting and importing products  at a cheaper price, and how important is this in developing the standard of life. On a first look they are right, because now everybody has access to a wide range of  merchandises (for example buying a car in a country with no car industries). However, this is only a half of the true, because in most of the cases, local weak markets are overcome by imported goods, and this can seriously damage or even destroy local economies.
Secondly, all economies of the participants to globalization are strongly linked between them. Certainly this have quite benefits, such as a strong currency, or the guarantee of a reliable place for investors. On the other hand, those advantages could rapidly turn against them, because one problem could affect the others in a “domino effects”. For example the problems of the economy of Greece, who is member of EU, is shaking all member’s economy by putting Euro currency in a great risk.
                In the end I believe everybody is taking advantages of the globalization, therefore we should assume  the responsibilities of using those advantages by assuming the negative side of it.

Essay 1

Topic:
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?

In present days information is the key of succeeding in everything. To get information and data we have to communicate between each other as fast as possible. Mobile phones are the perfect answer to this matter, and has become a necessity for today’s people. However, there are many voices who believe that mobile phones are the reason for some medical and social issue.
Firstly, it is considered that excess using of mobile phone can damage social life. For example there are many people who prefer to talk by phone rather than meet with others, and this could affect their capacity of managing with real world and real problems. In fact, in most of the cases, they are actually become an introverted, in which case could serious distort their perception about social life.
Secondly, there are some rumors about brain damaging by microwave phone system, and it is believed this could lead to deadly diseases. Moreover, some scientists  suggest that is better to use hands free system with phones instead talking directly on phone. Although, no illness could be linked with phone communication system, more and more people start to wonder if some of this gossips are true.
In spite of those problems there is no question that advantages of mobile phone overcome disadvantages. Modern people depend on it, and now, everything is linked to mobile communication. In addition, with new generation of smart phones, people around the world have the advantage to be adequately informed anytime anywhere. Furthermore, mobile phones are the perfect instrument in distributing information and news. For example, the world was informed about Egypt demonstration from news posted on social network thru mobile phone.
On the whole, the downside of using mobile phones seems to be insignificant comparing with benefits, and in it is believed that it will continue to be the mainly way to communicate between us.

Every day, an essay

I have decided to retake the IELTS exam on October. Till than, every day, I will write an essay. Of course I will appreciate any suggestion about my writing skill. Also I'm looking for anyone who is interested  in learning with me and help each other with this exam. By the way, my last score on IELTS (GT module) is:
L - 7
R -7,5
W-6,5
S-5,5
I have prepared for it for one month, three days on week. As you can see I have serious problems on speaking, but I hope with practice I will take my 8.