Saturday, April 17, 2010

The Number of the US Farms & Farm workers from


The lines graph shows the US farms and farm workers in millions between from 1910 to 2000.
First, the best time was at the beginning of the century from 1910 to 1935, the farms were around 13,800,000 farm and the farm workers were about 6,250,000 workers. In the next decade there was a slight decline in the trend, in 1950 the farms fall to 10,000,000 farms and the farm workers were reduced to less than six million workers. But in the next two years there was a sharp decline in the both farms and farm workers, the farms were fall to less than four and a half million and the farm workers were around half, about 3 million farm workers. In 1970 the fall did not stop and the number of farms and farm workers were close to gather. The farms were fall to around three million and the farm workers were about 2 million, this means some farms had only one to two workers.
This is a big problem not for the US only but for the entire world because the food will reduce and the price will increase so some people cannot buy the food to live.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Changes in Milk Consumption in USA (1950 – 2000)



The graph compares annual consumption of low fat and whole milk in liters per person in the second half of the 20th century in USA. Overall, Americans drink much less milk now than at the start of the period.
The biggest change was the dramatic drop in total milk consumption. It fell from about 130 liters per person in 1950 to only around 90 liters five decades later. The second major was in the type of milk drunk. At the beginning, whole milk was more popular at 120 liters, but it fell sharply to about a quarter that by 2000. In contrast, the amount of low fat milk consumed shot up. It rose from roughly 10 liters in 1950 to five times that in 1980, when consumption was almost tied with whole milk.
In conclusion, the American diet with regard to dairy changes significantly over the time represented. Total consumption decreases but low-fat finally outranks whole milk.

1. Argument essay.


Have you ever considered the fact that every year millions of animals undergo painful death as a result of scientific research? While most people think animal testing is necessary, others are upset by what they see as needless suffering. This essay outlines some of the arguments for and against animal testing.
First, let’s look at the advantages. One very positive point is that many medical treatments and procedures have been developed from such experiments. Since animals share many features with humans, scientists use animals to test the safety and effectiveness of newly developed drugs. Moreover, there is a large supply of animals. Some, such as mice and rats, have many babies, and there is no danger of extinction for these species. Finally some advocates think that animals are less valuable than people. If there is a mistake, it will not cost a human life.
However there are also a number of arguments against animal testing. Perhaps the most important is that animals may be suffering unnecessarily. Critics do not believe that every new drug needs to be tested on animals. Furthermore, some feel animal testing is ineffective; they point out that many drugs still have to be withdrawn from the market despite extensive testing. Last, some campaigners would like to see alternative used. They feel more humane testing is possible and, too, that we could rely more on organ donors.
To conclude, we need to ensure that animals used for experimental purposes do not suffer much pain. Although some animal testing may be unavoidable at present, treating our fellow creatures mercifully will demonstrate our humanity.