GRAPH ON THE POPULARITY OF MODES OF TRAVEL TO AND FROM WORK

The graph breaks up data on different modes of transport people of a European city used to travel to and from work in three periods, 1960, 1980 and 2000.

In 1960, 20% people traveled by bus. This figure went above 25% in 1980. But, when it was 2000, the percentage came close to 15%. When it comes to car users, in 1960, hardly seven percent people used it. In 1980, it showed more than three times increase, 25%, and in 2000 it went past 35%, recording a seven fold rise.

Coming to bike, its popularity declined over the years. When more than 25% people biked to work in 1960, the corresponding figure for 1980 was 20%. The biggest fall was recorded in the year 2000; hardly seven percent. The percentage of those who walked stood at 35% in 1960. In the following two periods, it stood slightly above 15% and below 10% respectively.

In short, bus had been very popular in all three periods whereas car’s polarity kept on increasing. But walking and biking turned unpopular over time.

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The older segment of any populace is a social concern around the world and it has been so all along. But today the concerns this segment raises are graver than they were before?

·         Why is this change of gravity to the problems raised by the elderly?

·         How can we address this issue rather humanely?

The population ageing has always been a problem, but of late, the issues this segment raise are a litter graver than before. There are reasons for this change, and there are ways to handle these concerns in a friendly manner.

The primary thing is that the aged today are healthier than their counterparts. This condition, unlike it looks, is actually a problem. For example, a retired person in his sixties or seventies is healthy enough for a second innings. Naturally, when there is poor scope for further engagement, such people get isolated, deprived and disappointed. They go restless.

Second thing is, in the past, the oldies had had great respect from their surroundings. But, today it is neglect, insecurity and helplessness generated by the gen next and the new generation nuclear parents who live their life out of suitcase all the time. The outcome is there is a huge aged population segment strong enough to put the government, younger generation and the very society in tender hooks.

Anyway, there are measures to handle this case. The first thing that can be tried is putting the aged in some useful work. This could be charity, domestic work or some social service. So that they will get time to be with others. Secondly, it is a good idea to invite their expertise for the betterment of the day. And finally, nuclear parents need to understand that ageing is for all, and it is their turn tomorrow. Obviously, they can be a little humane with their elder ones.

In short, there are strong reasons why the oldies today are a little more troublesome compared to past. The suggestions I have made here may a long way in making this segment sync with the mainstream and thus keep the society comfortable.

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Some people stand for encouraging scientific collective farming to ensure food security whereas there are people who find it worthwhile promoting cottage or small scale farming practices.

·         Try to see the possibilities these two farming practices in terms of food security.

Ensuring food security demands for extensive farming which can be in two forms; either resort to collective or engage in small scale farming. Let me see how these two are going to help maintain food supply chain.

Collective farming can contribute greatly to food security. The first thing is that it enables huge production in shorter period of time. For example, extensive areas can be brought under cultivation in a single go, and production will also be as big as the farming exercise itself. Secondly, collective farming offers great possibilities for applying scientific farming practices. For example, there is enough drive, huge fund and ample scope for experimenting high yielding varieties. Thirdly, the produces shall be procured en mass, transported the same and processed or distributed to food supply chains.  

Cottage farming on the other hand offers a different set of possibilities. Here, individual farmers have their own indigenous farming practices that are geographic and climate sensitive. Naturally, they can pick and choose what crop is fit for when. Secondly, cottage farmers can keep the local market supplied with enough goods. For example, in my place, some lands are famous a particular crop, and this crop is farmed at some specific seasons, and people are able to enjoy the virtues of this farm produce from their immediate markets. This helps the impoverished farmers and low income consumers.  

It may be concluded that collective and cottage farming have their own strengths. Naturally, it is difficult to say which one is better than the other, for farming is farmer and farmland sensitive. In my opinion, we need to promote both the options as they are potential enough to ensure food security in general.

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Four questions: for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

1.

Inviting or absorbing products and services from distant places is found to much greater today than it was ever. This trend is both advantageous and disadvantageous.

·         Try to see the major advantages and disadvantages.

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Some people stand for encouraging scientific collective farming to ensure food security whereas there are people who find it worthwhile promoting cottage or small scale farming practices.

·         Try to see the possibilities these two farming practices in terms of food security.

3.

Huge industries can do away with unemployment faster than smaller ones, some say. But this view is countered by another school that finds that small scale industries do better than bigger ones.

·         Which view is going to favour the educated and unemployed better?

4.

The older segment of any populace is a social concern around the world and it has been so all along. But today the concerns this segment raises are graver than they were before?

·         Why is this change of gravity to the problems raised by the elderly?

·         How can we address this issue rather humanely?

The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups.

Describe the information shown to a university or collage lecturer.

Write at least 150 words