History Of A Family Is A Record Of The Family Tree Extending Back To Several Generations.docx

Sample answer task 1 1. The line graph compares the proportion of paper and cardboard, glass containers, aluminium cans and plastics that were recycled in a specific country between 1982 and 2010. 2. The given linear representation reveals how many papers and cardboards, glass containers, aluminium cans and plastic items were sent for recycling in a certain nation over a period of 28 years (1982 -2010). 3. The given line graph compares the recycling rate of four materials namely paper and cardboard, glass containers, aluminium cans and plastics in a specific nation spanning over a 28 years’ period (1982-2010). In 1982, about two-third of the total paper and cardboard waste was recycled making it the most recycled material among the given four. This figure fluctuated before growing rapidly to a peak of 80% in 1994. From there onwards, however, it decreased gradually and eventually stood at 70%. In 1982, half of all the glass containers were sent for recycling. After dropping to a low of 40% in 1990, the glass containers’ recycling rate witnessed a steady increase and reached at 60% by 2010. Aluminium cans, which were first recycled in 1986, had a recycling rate of 5% initially, but this figure climbed swiftly over the next two decades and a half and touched the mark of 45% in the end. Recycling of plastics, on the other hand, did not begin until 1990 and, although the growth in this category was also constant, it was very slow with figure rising from about 2% to around 8% over the period. Overall, the proportion of all classes of materials that were recycled experienced an upward trend during the period under analysis with the exception of paper and cardboard. Sample answer 2 Some people favour the idea of investing time and effort in knowing their family genealogy (study of family history), while others disagree and argue that we should divert our focus on the current and future generations. Although each approach has its own benefits, I believe that concentrating on the present generation is more important as if we focus on present, we can automatically secure our future. Or Although each approach has its own benefits, I believe that learning about our ancestors is more crucial. Or As each approach has its own benefits, I believe that one should learn about his family’s background as well as devote time to the present and future generation. On one hand, there are several benefits in knowing about our ancestors (predecessors/forefathers). The most prominent advantage is that by studying the family tree, one can learn about the medical history of the family. There are several diseases which are hereditary (generic/ passed from one generation to the other/ carried by genes). Someone who studies their family history will be able to identify the diseases (ailments/ maladies) that run in their family. This information will help them stay better equipped to deal (handle/ tackle/address) with such diseases and address them at a premature state (early stage). Furthermore, a person can also get to know about his familial and cultural roots. Knowing about our forefathers can assist us in learning about our cultural background and where we came from. This can help us in developing a strong sense of who we really are. Similarly, the individual who studies his

family’s past can also familiarise himself with the culture and traditions which were followed by his predecessors. This is to say, some families moved abroad, away from their own country, generations ago which resulted in them losing their originals culture and adopting the culture of the country they migrated to. Therefore, through research, a person can learn about their country of origin and understand more about the culture that his family originated from. Last but not least, by looking into one’s family background, people can also discover any common trends with family members of the previous generation. With this information in hand, they can find out that what particular gifts their family member possessed. Knowing this would be useful as some gifts are passed from generation to generation. Consequently, we could become aware of the hidden abilities that are being carried in our blood through generations On the other hand, focussing on the present has its own merits. First and foremost, researching family history could lead to the discovery of some embarrassing fact about our past generations. For instance, a person will feel uncomfortable and ashamed if they were to find out that one of their ancestors was not patriotic or committed some heinous crimes. Moreover, exploring the past of the family would not do us any good as what has happened in the past cannot be changed. Instead of wasting our time, energy and resources in tracing the history of our family, we should concentrate on the present generation. By doing so, we can raise children who possess moral and ethical values and other crucial personality traits to make them a better member of a society. In favour of past trends In conclusion, acknowledgement of the past is definitely necessary as people can learn from the past experiences and change their behaviour. We can use the positive aspects to take further decisions of life and secure our present along with the future. In favour of present and future trends In conclusion, although learning about our past can help us to better understand our roots and help us develop a sense of belonging, I believe that focussing on the present is more important as we cannot change what has already happened, but we can control what will happen.