Magazine Article

Summary

The Wolong Nature Park in China faced a devastating earthquake in 2008. This earthquake created many negative effects by damaging homes and croplands. An estimation of 10% of the world’s wide pandas make Wolong their home and the Chinese government is working hard to protect this animal. This was done with the assistance of CSIS (Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability) which provided detailed information on land dynamics to create a balance between the conservation of the endangered wild panda with the need to ensure the livelihoods of the local population. The disaster proved beneficial in a way because when the roads were damaged by the earthquake, farmers reverted to corn and potatoes. The pandas will be protected carefully in the forest by the Chinese government.

Reference

William J. Mcconnell, Wei Liu, and Andres Vina. "Panda Preservation." The Essential Voice of the Industry Jan. 2010: 16-18.

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Bibliography:

Kharma, Nayef, and Ali Hajjaj. Errors in English Among Arabic Speakers: Analysis and Remedy. Essex: Longman, 1989. 137-142.

(1) Who did the original research? Kharma, Nayef & Ali Hajjaj

(2) What was the name of the book? Errors in English Among Arabic Speakers: Analysis & Remedy

(3) Who was the publisher? Longman

(4) What pages were used? 137 -142

(5) Where was the book published? Essex

(6) When was the book published? 1989

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Kharma, Nayef, and Ali Hajjaj. Errors in English Among Arabic Speakers: Analysis & Remedy. Essex: Longman, 1989.

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Eighth Wonder of the World

Summary

In 1969, industrialisation in Libya led to the contamination of fresh water. So they decided to build pipelines for water transportation from the desert to their homes. The project was begun by Muammar Al Qadhafi in 1984 and it was divided into 3 phases. Phase I began in 1993 where water from the east was received. In 1996 Phase II was completed, adapting water from the western fields to Tripoli. In 2006, Phase III, which links both Phase I and Phase II was still under construction. At that time people’s lives improved. Thanks to foreign countries which had a vital impact on this project but eventually, Libyans were involved to share work in this project and they managed 70% of the total jobs. Future prospects are to have 90% of the whole work done by Libyans. This revolution led Libya to be the world leader in hydrological engineering as well as playing an effective role in global economy.

Main Idea

In earlier times, Libya was a desert country until people began to discover its wealth. Muammar Al Qadhafi constructed wells in the desert with the assistance of foreign countries. Fresh water was brought from the desert to coastal cities where Libyans live. This revolution made a significant impact and led Libya to be the world leader in hydrological engineering.

Comment

In my point of view, this is a great achievement for a poor water country to begin with nothing and to take the lead in hydrological engineering. It deserves to be counted as one of the world wonders.

Abdulla

Dear Hedley,

My name is Abdulla Ali Al Marzooqi, born in the 1st of April 1990. My favourite sport activities are swimming and playing table tennis. I am looking forward to participating in the Chemical Engineering Department and completing the Bachelor Degree program.

King Regards,

Abdulla Al Marzooqi