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  • The idea of progress : to what extent is India a country on the march ?

    The idea of progress : to what extent is India a country on the march ?

    Idea of progress The idea of progress consists in ideologic, scientific advances, in evolution of a country as India. India is a country on the march thanks to the globalization and to the westernization. This country makes left BRICS and it should become the fifth economic world power. In spite of it very good ranking, this emerging country has a paradoxical development. It can be explained by the fact that in India stays so many

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  • Idea of progress : Is genetic engineering ethically acceptable ?

    Idea of progress : Is genetic engineering ethically acceptable ?

    Idea of progress I am going to talk about the notion « idea of progress ». First of all, progress is a positive or not breakthrough in a field, it’s a movement forward especially towards a place or an objective. The idea of progress is the idea that different advances, improvements, breakthroughs can improve human condition and make our lives better. Some of the numerous advances that happen each year are questionnable and notably in

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  • How is the lift produced - Fluid Dynamics.

    How is the lift produced - Fluid Dynamics.

    DOMINANT PHYSICS: How is the lift produced - Fluid Dynamics. For the purpose of this project two explanations will be presented in a general and basic way. These theories are the application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Euler’s Equation for Streamline Curvature Effect. Bernoulli’s Equation: Po = P1 + ½rv1² + rgy1 = P2 + ½rv2² + rgy2 Variables Units Po  Stagnation Pressure [Pa] or [lbf/ft2] P    Pressure [Pa] or [lbf/ft2] r    Density [kg/m3] or [lbf/ft3] V  

    983 Mots / 4 Pages
  • The Idea of progress : In which way is India a country in progress ?

    The Idea of progress : In which way is India a country in progress ?

    The Idea of progress I’m going to talk about the notion « The idea of progress ». How can we describe this notion ? We live in a world that is constantly changing wether in its technology or in its culture. Therefore it is possible today to choose by ourselves to do things that we think would be good for our life for example our professional career or where even we want to live in

    921 Mots / 4 Pages
  • Myths and heroes : is the American dream a dream or a nightmare ?

    Myths and heroes : is the American dream a dream or a nightmare ?

    Notion 1 : Myths and Heroes The notion we studied in class is : myths and heroes. But we’ve only worked on the part of the myths. A myth can be a popular belief or tradition embodying the ideals and institutions of the society, like the American dream. The issue raised here is, is this American dream a dream or a nightmare ? To answer this question we studied 3 documents in class . The

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  • As a result one question arises : is tourism always a positive form of exchange ?

    As a result one question arises : is tourism always a positive form of exchange ?

    intro + conclusion notion 1 Introduction : Hello, today i will tell you about the notion spaces and exchanges. I will focus on tourism and it's impacts whether positive or negative, given that nowadays more and more people travel all over the world this has consequences. As a result one question arises : is tourism always a positive form of exchange ? To answer this question I will first deal with the negative aspects and

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  • Meritocracy is a myth invented by the rich

    Meritocracy is a myth invented by the rich

    Meritocracy is a myth invented by the rich In the wake of scandal concerning inequalities of admission to US college, the author deems that the main factors are: both the privilege due to the student’s educational background and thus the advantages granted to the latter according to the social status of the parents. Access to the college in the US is not within everyone’s reach and disparities are plentiful among students who target the most

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  • Myths and Heroes : Is the suburban dream a utopia or a dystopia ? A dream or a nightmare?

    Myths and Heroes : Is the suburban dream a utopia or a dystopia ? A dream or a nightmare?

    Introduction : The notion I'm going to deal with is Myths and Heroes. First, let me define those terms : myth refers to a popular belief or tradition embodying the ideals and institutions of a society (here the American dream and so the suburban dream) and the term hero refers to the main character in a literary or dramatic work. Is the suburban dream a utopia or a dystopia ? A dream or a nightmare?

    1 257 Mots / 6 Pages
  • WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HAVING DIFFERENT CULTURES?

    WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HAVING DIFFERENT CULTURES?

    KEY QUESTION : WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HAVING DIFFERENT CULTURES? Corrigé du résumé The Identity Puzzle Judging from these different information and testimonies by TCKs we can say that having different cultures is very enriching. On the one hand it is a source of creativity and open-mindedness for some since they spent part of their lives abroad. It can be liberating and they are able to reinvent themselves. On the other hand this nomad

    1 121 Mots / 5 Pages
  • Warning signs a dog is dying

    Warning signs a dog is dying

    8 Warning Signs Your Dog May Be Ready To Cross The Rainbow Bridge It’s always recommended to get animal health insurance for dogs! Is your dog not so active the way he used to be? Hey, are you feeling changes in his behavior? Maybe something is wrong with your dog? Maybe he is ready to cross the rainbow bridge, just saying! Do you want to know what warning signs you need to watch to ensure

    835 Mots / 4 Pages
  • The idea of progress : is progress in India change the country ?

    The idea of progress : is progress in India change the country ?

    I’m going to deal with the first notion wich is : “The idea of progress”. Firstly, i will present this notion by showing that progress means to move over a period of time to a stronger, more advanced. There are many ki,d of progress: the scientific progress, social, economic or political progress. We focuced on this idea of progress in India. So we can wonder (se demander) : is progress in India change the country

    537 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The notion of power : can we say that the subject of weapons is a factor of division of the american population ?

    The notion of power : can we say that the subject of weapons is a factor of division of the american population ?

    I am going to talk about the notion of power. First of all, I would like to give a definition of the power: it's when a person, a group or a nation having great influence or control over others. To illustrate the notion, I have chosen two documents; first, there is “Welcome to the NRA”, a commercial by the National Rifle Association, to protect the right to keep and bear arms. Next, I chose the

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  • To what extent is it difficult for an immigrant to integrate into a new country ?

    To what extent is it difficult for an immigrant to integrate into a new country ?

    Nowadays, more and more people decide to immigrate. They might be political refugees, or they might be running away from poverty while sometimes, people just move for work. Anyway, fitting and blend in a new society always seems quite harsh, some are even torn between two cultures. To what extent is it difficult for an immigrant to integrate into a new country ? First of all, when people immigrate, they often are totally ignorant of

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  • Skoda is repositioning itself as a premium brand

    Skoda is repositioning itself as a premium brand

    Skoda is repositioning itself as a premium brand Datum N1: the reposition of skoda as a seller of premium vehicles Datum N2: The Volkswagen group company is looking to occupy the space vacated by Honda Motor Datum N3: Honda motor stopped selling the berlins type Datum N4: The Volkswagen group company is looking to occupy he place of Honda motor. Datum N5: the last year skoda stopped the production of his little defective car Fabia

    675 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Myths and heroes : Is there persistence or transformation of the heroes today?

    Myths and heroes : Is there persistence or transformation of the heroes today?

    I will present the notion of "myths and heroes." To define what a myth is, I would say it is a fiction story to explain an event or tell the story of a hero. While a hero is a character who has an important role in a story, he embodies values ​​such as honor, service, fame, generosity and has physical and moral qualities. So I will answer the problem: Is there persistence or transformation of

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  • Myths and heroes : is there an age to be a hero ?

    Myths and heroes : is there an age to be a hero ?

    I am going to introduce you the notion of Myths and Heroes. First of all I would like to give a definition of this notion : A myth is a story that may or may not be true. All cultures have myths and this mythology has been developed over time. Mythology includes the legends of our history, our religions, stories of how the world was created, and our heroes. A hero is a person who

    599 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Essay: is the US a promised land for immigrants?

    Essay: is the US a promised land for immigrants?

    MIMOUN ALIA 1èreB Writing an essay: Firstly, the key word “intellectual” makes us think about the words “skills”, ”knowledge”, ”high education”. Secondly, “Promised land”, is the second key word and it leads us to say that people will find opportunity and will adopt a better lifestyle. Furthermore, we can link it with the concept of “American dream”. Thirdly, the key word “immigrant” gives the idea of mobility, in the case of brain drain; immigrants contribute

    635 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Synthèse Myths and Heroes : to what extent there is many people who have improved the life of the black American community?

    Synthèse Myths and Heroes : to what extent there is many people who have improved the life of the black American community?

    Dorian Conchon Myths and heroes Today I am going to deal with the notion of Myths and Heroes which refers to a person with great nobility and who has achieved a lot of exploits that led them to be beloved by everyone. A myth is an oral story which can or cannot be true but he is a mysterious legend which went through generations. To illustrate this notion I will talk about the segregation and

    967 Mots / 4 Pages
  • Spaces and exchanges : To what excent can we consider American Dream is still alive today ?

    Spaces and exchanges : To what excent can we consider American Dream is still alive today ?

    Hello, so today I will deal with the notion myths and heroes. First of all, I would like to give a brief definition of the notion. A myth is a popular story which tries to guide the society toward certain values, or some ideal. Usually, it is composed of unreal fact and action, often led by a Hero. A hero is a courageous person who is ready to sacrifice himself to rescue other people’s. He

    533 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The idea of progress : to what extent the cinema is related to progress ?

    The idea of progress : to what extent the cinema is related to progress ?

    SYNTHESE Going to the cinema is my hobby and I have always found it interested how it changed since the beginning. The notion I am going to deal with is "The Idea Of Progress". To start with I would like to define the notion. Progress is a change, an evolution for a better life. There is a lot of forms of progress but I'd like to focus on the cinema. We may wonder to what

    930 Mots / 4 Pages
  • Why is it that some countries have much smaller gender gaps than others?

    Why is it that some countries have much smaller gender gaps than others?

    Today, equality between men and women is a major issue, in an era where equality is being advocated. How can we imagine that equality between men and women does not exist in modern countries? Some countries, such as Iceland, have smaller gaps between the two genders. This is the subject of this article from the 2016 Guardian. This raises the question: why is it that some countries have much smaller gender gaps than others? To

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  • What Primark is doing to improve the lives & wages of its garment workers

    What Primark is doing to improve the lives & wages of its garment workers

    What Primark is doing to improve the lives & wages of its garment workers Another pillar from ABF’s five pillars of corporate responsibility focuses on enhancing the lives of its workers. One of Primark’s long-term goals is to source all of its cotton more sustainably, which is why one of its most recent initiatives, and perhaps its most impactful to date, sees Primark working directly with female cotton farmers in India to improve the quality

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  • What Primark is doing to improve the lives & wages of its garment workers

    What Primark is doing to improve the lives & wages of its garment workers

    Agatha Raisin has decided to retire. She sold her PR agency and bought a small house in a Costwolds village. But it is not always easy to integrate into rural life. Especially when you arrive from the city in a small village where everyone has known each other for years. Also, in order to integrate quickly, Agatha decided to participate in a quiche contest, organized by the municipality. But Agatha's unlucky situation was not only

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  • Idea of progress, can we say that progress is only positive ?

    Idea of progress, can we say that progress is only positive ?

    Idea of progress The notion of progress refers to a positive change which contributes to improving the economic and social conditions. Progress is supposed to make the world a better place to live for people. However, despite important progress across history in various fields, the world is not going so well in particular as regards environment and climate change. So, can we say that progress is only positive ? I will deal with this paradox.

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  • Spaces & exchanges : what is the impact of the sharing economy on our lifestyles and traditional business?

    Spaces & exchanges : what is the impact of the sharing economy on our lifestyles and traditional business?

    Today I am going to speak about The notion "Spaces and exchanges" which deals with the geographical and symbolic areas that all societies occupy and the interactions between men and different societies. Our world is built on the exploration and conquest of new spaces On the other hand  An exchange is the act of giving or receiving something in substitution for something else. In today’s modern-day world these exchanges can take several forms:  economic – for instance: work exchanges,

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