Sports

sports play an important role in the world .Many people make an emotional investment in their favorites spectator sports . However, In Saudi Arabia the most popular sport is football. While in the UK  there are many popular sports such as football, rugby, tennis and cricket .I like playing football and watching Tennis. However, There are many famous sporting venues around UK such as  in football the most popular venues is the Webley in London . Moreover, in rugby union there are many famous venues. For example, Twickenham in London, Millennium stadium in Wales and Landowne road in Dublin. Also, in cricket there are Lords in London , old Trafford in Manchester and Headingley in Leeds. However, in KSA there are many sporting venues such as in football the most popular venues is king Fahd stadium in Riyadh .
In UK there are many famous sport people such as David Beckham is one of the most prominent British football players. Moreover , in rugby the most popular player is George Chuter - England  . While in KSA there are many famous sport people such as in football  Yasser al Gahtani is one of the most prominent Saudi  football players. Also, in KSA men are more interested to watch the sports .In UK both men and women watch the sports and it is believed that men are more interested to watch sports .However, there are some upper class sports in UK such as croquet and Wimbledon.
In conclusion , The sports in Uk take place in different part of time in year such as Cricket is played from April to August . While, The highlight of the English football year is the FA (Football Association) Cup Final each May. Also, The world's most famous tennis tournament is Wimbledon It begins on the nearest Monday to June 22. However , The sports in KSA also take different part of time in year such as , Footbal Gulf cup start from Nov to 5th Dec .
Ref :
what sports played in Britain [online] Available at http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/sport.html (accssed on 11 June 2011)


Famous British Sportsmen[online] Available at http://www.europe-cities.com/en/674/uk_england/sport/people/ (accssed on 11 June 2011)


Famous Rugby Players [online] Available at  http://travel.mapsofworld.com/rugby-world-cup-2007/famous-rugby-players/index.html (accssed on 11 June 2011).

The Legal System

My Questions to JIM
Name of the video : ask the minister Damian Green.
http://www.youtube.com/ukhomeoffice#p/u/0/3MRn8SsOfuI
Five questions to Jim
1- Why do you deport illegal hard working families who never claim benefits but let dangerous criminals stay?
2-There are plenty of talented migrants in the uk with high earnings and exceptional qualification. Do you really wish to throw them out?
3-What is the government planning to do to encourage investors from overseas?
4- How do I prove my exceptional talent and to whom?
5-Why has the government implemented a cap on economic immigration before it has reliable data?

Crime and Punishment

Nowadays the crime has become one of the most serious problem in the world. One of the most serious problems is murder .In Saudi Arabia (KSA) death penalty exist as punishment for murder and terrorism . I agree with the death penalty for murder because a lot of people can loose their family or friends. Moreover, I think if you lose somebody of your friend you will find it difficult to find any punishment to the killer except  the death penalty. However, In UK the main purpose of prison serves the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts and to look after them with humanity and help them lead law-abiding and useful lives in custody and after release. I believe that the main purpose of prison should be punishment and rehabilitation as well .Moreover, I think the best way to deal with juvenile crime such as graffiti or vandalism is by rehabilitations at first and if it happen again to be by punishment. However, In KSA there are no right for political activists to break the law . I think if political activists break the law it will cause many problems in society such as terrorism. However , it is believed that the law should be strict with people who drink and drive. That because those people who drink and drive can kill many people and even so themselves. the more serious problem in KSA between  tax evasion and social security fraud is social security fraud that because we don't have tax in KSA so we don't have tax evasion.
In conclusion, it may be stated that the law should respect the rights of homeless people to squat in unoccupied property or shop doorways. Moreover, the government should help those people to find homes instead of shop doorways or  unoccupied property.
REF:
http://www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/abouttheservice/statementofpurpose/
http://www.photius.com/countries/saudi_arabia/national_security/saudi_arabia_national_security_crime_and_punishment.html

Welfare

In Uk, the retirement age is 65 years old for both women and men . While , In KSA the retirement age is 60 

for both men and women .Also, both UK  and KSA have an old pension for the people who too old to work  and it cover the same income for both countries. These pensions are regular incomes paid to people who are too old to work and support themselves anymore. In addition, In Uk and KSA  people who are unemployed  received financial help .Moreover, In KSA there have many benefits exist same asUK such as housing benefit, sickness benefits, maternity benefits and death grants . Also, the social workers in KSA are popular same as UK. However, In KSA there have different kinds of charities same as UK such as red crescent society ,Welfare Charity and Islamic Relief Authority.  they collect the money from government , Voluntary and some companies . However , In KSA we don't have an equivalent of the Citizens Advice Bureau.

In KSA there have an equivalent of the national health service same as UK.In addition The (GPs)are very well in UK and KSA as well . they  usually earn about 2000 pound per month. In KSA the typical nurses uniform  is white dress for women with hat  and  men ware white and black shoose . However, the emergency number in UK  is 999 .While in KSA is 211 .

In conclusion , In KSA there  there have some popular alternative medicines  such as ,Carmine, Honey and  Some herbs used to treat patients.  

REF:

what is an old pension Available at :http://www.canadian-money-advisor.ca/what-is-old-age-pension.html

(accessed on 24 May 2011)

 Walfare[class hand out] : Britain, pp.168-173.

The Media (Exploring British Newspaper)

last week , our homework was to go to the newspaper section in the library and find 3 national newspaper at least in UK for same date. However, I have chosen The Times, THE Independent ,THE Daily  Telegraph and The Guardian. The date was on each newspaper 24-July-2010.In addition, In the front page each newspaper have represented the story about bugler killer was jailed for two years because he downloaded images of child pornography. However, each newspaper have taken different space in the front page. For example, The Times and The Independent taken the whole front page for the story .While , The Daily Telegraph has taken about a quarter of the front page and The Guardian has taken a little bit of the front page and more details in page 4. However, in the Editorial section , in the all newspaper there was nothing mention related to the story. Almost was about sports, political and business. Also, each newspaper have represented the story in clear and simple way. However, In my opinion i agree with what each newspapers have represented about the story because I think it is serious story which can affect badly in our society .

In the end if I have to choose which newspaper was the best I would choose The Independent that because the headline of the story was very excited and make the reader excited to read the whole story . The headline was  "I'm glad to be back in jail" bugler killer said. I think the word glad so strange for somebody who will be back in jail  and that's what make me excited to read the story .

in conclusion, in my country we have many kinds of newspaper same as UK. On the other hand , we don't have editorial section or comments page. However, I really enjoyed to read newspaper in UK and to know the major difference between Uk and KSA.

Media TV

In UK there are many channels such as, BBC1,BBC2,ITV1,Channel4, Channel 5 . each channel represent different kind of programs every day . However, In Saudi Arabia there are fewer channels than UK channels .But recently we have many Arabic channels in the Arabic satellite .Also, those  channels represent different kind of programs such as, news ,series ,movies and reality TV shows.

last Tuesday, our homework was to find some famous programs in British channels at 7:00pm . in BBC1 there was a magazine show with topical reports and information about UK it called "the one show". Moreover BBC2 was represented famous program called "coast" it is about journey around the coast of UK.In addition, ITV1 was represented one of the popular British soap opera called "Emmerdale".While, both chanel4 and channel 5 was represented the "news" in UK which include the weather ,sports and the international news . However , the most popular British soap is Coronation Street created by Tony Warren.

Ref:

http://www.channel4.com/tv-listings/daily/2011/05/03

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mvlc

http://www.itv.com/TVGuide/?intcmp=NAV_TVGUIDE

Education

Education is the delivery of knowledge, skills and information . Moreover there are many

 different kinds of education around the world. Therefore , This essay will preview the

              similarity and difference between Saudi Arabia and United of kingdom.

First of all, In Saudi Arabia children are enrolled at the age of six years students attend in

preliminary  school  and they leave school at the age of  eighteen. Also, there are two school

terms . On the other hand, children attend  in the school at the age of five to start primary

 school and at the age of  sixteen students are free to leave school . In addition there are six

school terms in UK.

Secondary, the most important school exam in Saudi is the final examination of secondary

 School with the grade no less than 50%. However the most important exam in UK is

(GCSE)general certificate  of secondary   education .

Finally ,  In Saudi Arabia university students receive grants to pay for their living costs

 without any fees for  university education . In addition there is a scholarship for

 undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad. However ,In UK university students

 have to pay tuition fees (the amount which they charged each year for their courses ).

Moreover  there are grants , bursaries and loans to help students with living costs and

tuition fees .

In conclusion, university students in Saudi Arabia usually live with their parents during their

study while university students in UK have their own choice to live with their parents home

 or leave it . However the amount of university students in Saudi Arabia who studying abroad

 are larger than the amount of university students in UK who studying abroad.  In addition ,

the most popular countries for Saudi students  to study in are UK,USA and Australia.

 

Ref :

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Gettingstarted/DG_171573

Available at www. Direct .gov.uk accessed in[18th of Mar]

http://www.liv.ac.uk/geography/research/grants/stay_at_home.htm

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk

http://www.sacm.org/Publications/58285_Edu_complete.pdf

available at www.sacm .org accessed on[18th of Mar] 

educational system in Saudi Arabia

Key Environmental Features

The sended of the national assembly of Wales is located in Cardiff. It opened  on Feb 7th in 2006.In addition ,the structure of Seneded is built to save an effective  energy.

First of all, One of the most important factor to save an effective energy is the funnel .The main purpose o the funnel is to allowing ventilation and natural  light .Secondly, natural ventilation . Natural ventilation has been incorporated to reduce the buildings energy . Thirdly, The earth heat exchanger system . the system of th heat exchanger is used  summer  and in the winter .Moreover , This system is very useful  to feel comfortable at all seasons .Finally the biomass boiler and water . The building uses wood biomass to reduce the carbon for heating and to achieve a good breeam rating . Another important method which is used on the building to saving the water  the collection of rainwater from the of known as gery water .

In conclusion , The whole life cost also key to the selection of materials. So whilst within the building would been cheaper initially, over the life of the building would have significantly more expensive.
Ref :
http://www.assemblywales.org/sen-home/sen-environmental-features.htm available in www.assemblywales.org [online][accessed on 7th of Mar 2011]

Saint David’s Day

St David (in Welsh Dewi saint) is the patron saint of Wales. IN 6^th century David founded a monastery in the cathedral city which is known as St David’s in Wales. In addition he was active in spreading the influence of Christianity to the pagans in Wales, England and France. Moreover, St David is celebrated in Wales on the first of March .This date has become recognised in church calendar as a holy day. Also, Welsh people still celebrated St David day until now as part of traditional manner.

However, traditionally people wear the Welsh national costume which is include the black hat ,,red shawl worn over a white blouse  , white skirt, black woollen stockings and black shoes. In addition, at school children are encouraged to wear the Welsh national costume in this day. Also, there are many competitions held in schools to celebrate all things. Moreover, on the day, people wear a daffodil or leek, two national emblems of Wales.

In conclusion, there are many traditional welsh recipes which is made in St David day. One of the most common recipes is welsh cake. Welsh cakes are often baked and eaten on St David’s Day. These delicious cakes are made of flour and currants, and are quite similar to scones, and many Welsh people know them as ”bakestones”, due to fact they were traditionally cooked on a cast iron round griddle. Another popular recipe is the leek   Celebrate the best of the season on St David’s Day by making leeks the centre of your meal, or by serving them alongside hearty roast lamb.

Ref:

http://www.suite101.com/content/celebrate-st-davids-day-this-year-a206639

http://gouk.about.com/od/whatsoninmarch/qt/St_Davids_Day.htm

http://www.sucs.org/rhys/stdavid.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/occasions/st_davids_day

 

Government (female ministers)

The government are usually known as ministers . It is led by the prime minister who select the other members of the government . Also , the prime minister and the other most senior ministers known as cabinet . All ministers come from the ranks of Parliament,most of them from the house of commons. However , there are 144 female ministers currently. In addition there are there are four female ministers in british goverment at the moment Theresa May MP,Caroline Spelman MP,Cheryl Gillan MP and Baroness Warsi. First MP, The Rt hon theresa May MP she is the secretary of state for the home department and minister for women and equalities.Second ly , The Rt  hon CarolineSpelman MP a secretary of state for environment ,ffod and rural affairs . Thirdly, the Rt hon Cheryl  Gillan MP a secretary  of state of Wales . Finally, the Rt hon Baroness Warsi  the minister without portfolio . 

All in all , the countess de markievicz (1868-1927)  she was the first woman  elected successfuly to the house of commons but she did not take seat . However , Nancy vis countess (1879-1964) she was the first woman elected to the house of common and take seat in parliament .
Referenceshttp://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-commons-faqs/members-faq-page2/
http://www.paliament.uk/
http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/parliamentary-archives/archives-highlights/archives-the-suffragettes/archives-the-first-women-in-parliament-1919-1945/

The UK Parliament

The UK Parliament  known as the mother of parliament which is mean the place of where the advisers, nobles and politicians meet and make decisions on running the UK. In addition the word parliament  derived from the French word "Prlir" which is means took or discuss.Moreover ,The UK parliament building located by the river Thames in central London. Also, it is one of the most famous parliament in the world.

However, The British parliament inculde the house of commons and the house of lords . Nowadys the house of common has more power than house of the lords. In addition   the members of the Lords play a vital role making laws and keeping an eye on the decisions and actions of Government.However, the member of the house of commons represents a geographical area called a constituency. There are 659 constituencies in the United Kingdom :529 in England, 72 in Scotland . Also , Some cover a huge area while some other cover a very small area it depend of the populations . So,the geographical areas are not in the same size.

All in all, the person who has the most votes wins . this system is called the (first past the post)system .In addition the political party with most MPS froms the goverment .Moreover, the UK prime minister is  the leader of the political party. Finally , there are some people think it is good that the party wins the general elections . However , Others think the system is unfair becuse the smaller parties with fewer seats in parliment .

References:
http://www.parliament.uk/
http://dictionary.reference.com/

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://helpmagazine.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Houses-of-Parliament.jpg&imgrefurl=http://helpmagazine.org.uk/&usg=__aoj0d4nF4DwBk_HmSRqIhwiYLYw=&h=864&w=1152&sz=408&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=H-12krGw1KoNZM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=170&ei=92lYTYHmDoqUOo2_xPcE&prev=/images%3Fq%3Duk%2Bparliament%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1259%26bih%3D567%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=637&vpy=243&dur=539&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=190&ty=90&oei=92lYTYHmDoqUOo2_xPcE&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0
www.insideout.net

THE EUROPEAN UNION

The idea of united Europe became increasingly attractive in economic and political institutions after the Second World War  becuse there was a desire to create a peaceful and prosperous and after centuries of antagonism and multual distrust between the European union . However Britain did not want to join the EEC but Britan helped to create the Eurpean free trade . In 1950s Britain  became  independent from European  becuse Britain saw its futuer in trading patterns of commonwealth and the special relationship with USA.

 Moreover A referendum means  a direct  vote of the electorate for approval or rejection.  . The referendum was held in 1975, the first in British political history.Somehow , The EEC were voted by French president  Charles de Gaulle. He was verey strict and angery with Britain becuse the relationship with USA .So He did not want Britain  as a rival to the leadership of EEC.
However,Iceland ,Norway and Liechtenstein  are not inculde in text becuse they through the creation of the European Econmic Area(EEA). Today a member states account for 40 per cent of world trade .The institutions involved in the running of the EU are European Council , the council of Ministers ,the European Parliament and the European court of Justice .However , The only directly -elected body in the EU is the European Parliament . The main difference between a Eurosceptic and a Europhile is in Eurosceptic disagree with  EU . On the otherhand  Europhile supporters want economic and political in EU.

All in all ,the majority of Britains wanted a referndum continued membership and belived that Britons had not been given enough information about the argument .

 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/referendum references

London is the capital of UK.London is a leading global city, with strengths in Arts,Commerces,Educations,Enterainments,Fashions,Finances,Healthcares,Medias,Transports and Tourism.It is the one most visited city in the world. So, my friend  Sikshah and me have decided to travel to London next saturday to see how beautiful city it is and to visit the most popular places.Our trains will leaves at 17.35 and will arrive at Victoria Station at 10.20 that mean we have 7 hours and 15 minutes to explore one of the most interesting city in the world.We decided to see some famous places in London.First of all, we will go by sightseen bus to Buckingham Palace, the official London of the British monarch to see the history of these great place. The trip of Buckingham palace will cost £17.50 per person we will stay about one hour there.After that we will  go by bus to visit Hyde park the largest parks in central area of London .We will walk and eat our sandwitches, we will spend around one hour and half. After that we will take  sightseeing bus  to go to London Eye and The Big Ben .That also will cost £17.50 per person .the sightseen bus will coast 22.50 per person  .Finally, we will go to walk and take some lovely photos in the center of London and also to do shopping. In the end we will go by the underground to the train station.We wish to have a great time in London.This journey will cost about £57.5 per person.

people who live in UK

people who live in UK

    People who live in UK.They are people who come from the four nations of  Britain
 England ,Scotland ,Wales and Ireland . People who born in England are called English or British , people who born in Scotland are called Scottish And people who born in Wales are called Welsh . Everybody who live in UK are speak English but in different accent e.g in Scotland people speak in scottish accent , In Wales people speak in welsh accent And in Ireland people speak in Irish accent .  the word which is commonly used in my language to decribe the people who live in Uk is (british people) I think nobody can be offended becuse it has the same meaning .

                                                            What differences between the people of the four nations?

they were different racially . the people in Ireland ,Wales and highland Scotland belonged to the Celtic race those in England and lowland Scotland were mainly of Germanic origin . This difference was reflected in the languges they spoke  . people in Celtic areas spoke Celtic languges Irish , Gealic,Scottish Gaelic and Welsh .People in the Germanic areas sopke Germanic dialects .the nations also tended to have different economic social and legal system .

                                                                 Do you know of any national symbols that are used in uk?

England

wales

Scotland

Ireland

                                                                 Sports play in Britain

Most of the famous sports in world come from Britain such as , cricket,fotball,rugby and golf .the most popular sports in UK is football (soccer)

                                                                  The union flag of UK

the union flag propulary known as the union Jack . The union Jack is the national flag of UK . However each parts of UK have own flag . for exmple , the flag of England called St Georgs cross, Wales flag called Dragon of cadwallade , Scotland flag called St Andrews cross And Irealnd flag called St patricks cross

                                                                   National Days of UK

every calendar year contain something interesting and saints  day . In England  the saint s day is 23 of April called St georges day , in Wales the saint s day is first  of March called St David's Day , in Scotland the saint s day is 30 of November called St Andrew's Day And in Ireland the saint s day is 17 of March called St Patrick's Day .

                                                              British languages exist

there are many languges exit for exmple welsh,celtic,Iriesh,Gaelic and Scotish

                                                                  References :

                                                           www. projectbritain.com

London(Trip to London)

London is the capital of UK.London is a leading global city, with strengths in Arts,Commerces,Educations,Enterainments,Fashions,Finances,Healthcares,Medias,Transports and Tourism.It is the one most visited city in the world. So, my friend Mona and me have decided to travel to London next saturday to see how beautiful city it is and to visit the most popular places.Our trains will leaves at 17.35 and will arrive at Victoria Station at 10.20 that mean we have 7 hours and 15 minutes to explore one of the most interesting city in the world.We decided to see some famous places in London.First of all, we will go to Buckingham Palace, the official London of the British monarch to see the history of these great place. The trip of Buckingham palace will cost £17.50 per person we will stay about one hour there.After that we will visit Hyde park the largest parks in central area of London .We will walk and eat our sandwitches, we will spend around one hour and half. After that we will take a taxi or bus to go to London Eye and The Big Ben .That also will cost £17.50 per person .Finally, we will go to walk and take some lovely photos in the center of London and also to do shopping. In the end we will go by the underground to the train station.We wish to have a great time in London.This journey will cost about £53 per person.

Geography of UK

                                                                Geography of UK

The UK is made up of  Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northen Ireland . Moreover UK is an island in Western Europ just off the coast of France . It is the ninth largest island in the world and the largest island in European island. The UK  lies between the North Atlantic ocean and North sea.

                                                                 the space of UK

The uk has atotal area around 245,000Kms .

                                                                 How many seas surrouding the UK?

The UK is surrounded by Four seas
1- by the English channel in the South

2- North sea

3- Irish sea in West
4- Atlantic Ocean in West
                                                               Climate in UK
we never know what the weather weill be from day to anthor so , we can say the weather in UK is very changeable it can be sunny or rainny . However , In general  it is warm in summer cold in winter.
                                                                 Capital cities in UK
-England  London
-Wales Cardiff
-Scotland Edinburgh
                                                           References
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/geography.html
http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcuk.htm
http://www.google.com.sa/imgres?imgurl=http://www.alumnieeni.com/print/UK-map.gif&imgrefurl=http://ar.alumnieeni.com/uk_ar_name.asp&usg=__mMHdxzk7quJQ-CV3IqX0FEyu-DU=&h=676&w=312&sz=22&hl=ar&start=2&zoom=1&itbs=1&tbnid=8B04bqQvC2NmPM:&tbnh=139&tbnw=64&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpic%2Bof%2Buk%26hl%3Dar%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=5k4_TdymKsO7hAe_46mhAw