Elderly People

1) Who looks after Elderly people in your culture ?

Most of elderly people are taking care of by their sons .
Either the sons or daughtera take care of them in their own home , or they both go to their parents home

2) Who pays for care for the Elderly in your culture ?

The government pays monthly salary for the Elderly people and the sons and daughters pays too. Any medical equipments are for free. The nursing home is for free if the elderly people does not have family.

3) Who should pay for care for the elderly ?

In my opinion , both the government and the family should pay. This is because of some equipments are very expensive for the family to pay for.

4) What are the differences between who cares for the elderly / who pays for care for the elderly between the U.K and your country ?

There are differences in traditions between my country and the U.K.
In the U.K , the elderly people should pay for them self for the nursing home , While my country the government pays for them.
My government they cares a lot of the elderly people , this due to they were honest in working for their country when they were young.

Legislate to Protect Children

Is the U.K government correct to legislate against beating of children by parents ?

In some times yes , this is due to children may got shocked for the rest of their life. This make children act less-behaved , careless and fearless from every body.


Should the Welsh Assembly legislate against smaking ?

There is difference between smacking and beating. Beating is by the fest , and it is a hard punch . It could be in the face . While smacking is by the palm , soft punch and it is not in the face .It may be in the legs or hands or the bottom. So , legislation is not recommended

Which parts of the UK laws regarding physical punishment of children by parents do you agree with ? why ?

I agree in sometimes. This because physical punishment depends on the age of the child and the thing that the child did it wrong.

Role of the Assembly and how it works

1. What does the Welsh Assembly goverment do ?

The Assembly has three key roles:

1- Representing Wales and its people.
2- Making laws for Wales.
3- Holding the Welsh Goverment to account.


2. Do you think it is a good idea for Wales to have its own ( lower level ) goverment ?

Yes it is a good idea , this is because the main purposes of the local goverment byelaws ( Wales ) bill is to give welsh assembly more power , and making law , simpler and quicker. Welsh assembly aims to save more money and more time effort. It will improve life in Wales for welsh people.


3. Would this system be successful in gulf states ? central America ?

No it would not , this due to the small number of goverments for each country . Especially Qatar , it is small country and all of the citizin are agreed with the country rule and law.

Being In The European Union

The European Union was first formed in 1957 by 6 countries ( West Germany , France , belgium , the Netherlands , Luxembourg and Italy ). In 1973 , Britain , Denmark and the Republic of ireland joined. After few years , many countries started to join the E.U and there now 25 member states. There are many adavntages and disadvantages of being in the E.U.
fristly , the advantages , having the euro as a common currency for a large part of Europe , is much easier of Euro people to spend them in any other Euro country. Secondly , European citizens have the freedom to live, work, study, and travel in any other EU country. The disadvantages is that Britain would become gain a sovereign nation with more power over its domestic affairs. EFTA would also allow the UK to negotiate free trade agreements with countries outside of the EU.

Sleep in the afternoon "Siesta"

Nowadays , people are often take a short sleep after lunch for about 2-3 hours. Thats known as a siesta. Siesta is divided into 3 parts. firstly , 30 minutes of sleep to rest the body. Followed by 30 minutes in the next stage , to clear the hippocampus. Lastly , 30 minutes of REM sleep which is when dreams are experienced. Scientists do researches to know if that is healthy or unhealthy for human. 40 people were interviewed and asked to take part in to lessons ; at 12 noon and 6 pm. 20 of the volunteers were told to stay awake all day , while others must to take a short sleep in the afternoon. They found out that after siesta , brain will be better able to absorbs new information. Siesta helps people to refresh their memories. In sometimes , Siesta can be beneficial as a full night's sleep.

Euro countries

Many people discussed between each other nowadays of being in the European countries. There are many advantages and disadvantages. Some people support this idea , while other oposses. The advantages of being in the Euro The first team says that the weather is so comfortable. This is because it is not very hot in summer. European pupils are so friendly and helpfull with the residents. The due to they help them with any problem they face. The European Union goverment is very lawful. Law applies to everyone wether citizen or resident. The disadvantages of being in Euro countries , is that other people say its very cold in winter. There are many taxes to pay for goverment. Shops are quite expensive , no different activties and the routine is the same every day. There are many apects to write about. As a result , not all kind of people can be in the Europe

Education In Qatar and U.K.

There are no big difference between Qatar and U.K education. In Qatar , the primary and secondary schools is almost the same. Student must attend at school from 7 am until 1:45 pm. Besides , there are 2 break time in between class lessons. Seven lessons is given each day and there are many given home works. Tertiary education is totally different. Subjects and lessons depends on student selection. Students can leave the lecture when ever they want to leave. Casual clothes are allowed. The leasson will be explained only once. Finally, school exams , small quizzes is given from the school mangment. The ministry of education writes the final exams and gives it to schools before the end of the term In U.K , the attendant time of primary and secondary school is from 8 in the morning until 3 in the evening. It is compulsory that student is dressed in uniform. A lots of home works is given to students. Any student breaks school rules will be punished. In tertiary education , students have 2-4 course book for each course. They don't often ask questions in the lecture. Many assessments , essays and researches to do. Subjects schedule is given automatically from the university. There are a lots of aspects to talk about. As a result , both countries efforts to upgrade and improve the level of student.