Why people should be fined for
dropping litter
Dropping litter causes a lot of damage to the environment as well as to humans and animals.
Furthermore, it may cause diseases and different kinds of viruses to spread which can result in
casualties. In addiiton, a tyre can be punctured if it runs over a sharp fragment or a young child might get
injured due to litter.
When I was seven years old, I witnessed my neighbhour’s three-year-old child hitting her head on the
ground. She had to be immediately taken to a hospital because she had slipped as soon as she
accidentally ran on some pieces of garbage that were scattered around. Another account that I can recall
is a man riding his car at high speed and colliding with another car since his car punctured suddenly after
he drove over tiny fragments of broken glass.
I have only listed two accounts of people suffering from the litter that we drop. Think about the number
of people worldwide who lose their loved ones just because of our one little mistake. Would you derive
pleasure from seeing people hurting themselves just because you drop litter? Keeping your environment
safe is in your hands now. I urge you to dispose of litter in a sensible manner.
Re : How whales are important for the ecosystem
Dear Class,
I wanted to inform you about the importance of whales, and why they should be
saved. As you already know, a lot of animals on Earth are already endangered and
some of them have even become extinct. This is a red flag for us to take swift
action and save our planet to prevent further damage to our environment.
Just like other animals in a food chain, whales also play an important role in theirs.
If there were no whales, small fish in the ocean would consume all of the plants
underwater. Whales balance their ecosystem by consuming these fish and keeping
everything in order.
Whales are predators as well as prey. Scavengers, sharks and orcas rely on these
whales for their food. Sharks and orcas both hunt on these whales and scavengers
feed on them after they have died.
This tells us that not only do whales keep the aquatic animals in balance, but also
help some of them to grow. I strongly believe that whales should not be hunted
down by humans for their fins or other reasons. A lot of whales are already being
killed by us and might become extinct in the future. Would you like to be a
participant of those who are engaged in the activity of killing whales and
destroying our Earth’s environment? Please think carefully about the
repercussions before indulging in such selfish and unnecessary practices.
Re: Why should whales be held in captivity
Dear Jennie Pierce,
I have read the letter that you had sent me and have taken all your points into
consideration. However, it is best for these whales to stay at our parks as it is a
safe environment for them. They do not have to worry about predators hunting
them down, or worrying whether they will have enough food to eat. Would you
rather have to hungrily look for food to eat or be fed sufficient and healthy diets
that are fixed?
You mentioned that the whales in the wild swim up to 100 miles a day, and that
they are unable to swim here from lack of space. Although our parks are not as
long as the oceans in the wild, the whales exercise every day for an amount of
time that is necessary for them. Our coaches train them and ensure that they do
not face any danger, unlike in the wild.
Also, I recall that you said that whales should not be bribed to perform in order for
us to provide them with food. This is absolutely incorrect. Taking care of the killer
whales is our priority and we never starve them even if they do not obey the
instructors.
Regarding the point in which you said that killer whales should not be forced to
perform to audiences on a daily basis, performing is actually helpful for the
whales as they move their body during that time and exercise, which is basically
beneficial for their health and well-being.
Lastly, it is not necessary for whales that live in captivity to live shorter lives than
the whales that live freely. It utterly depends upon the environment they are living
in, and how they are being treated. There are other factors that contribute to
some whales dying earlier than others, such as diseases or injuries.
I assure you that the whales at our Parks are well taken care of and that they are
not living in a harmful environment. If they were, we would have never kept them
here to perform. The best and safest option for these whales is to stay here with
us, where they face no danger.
Sincerely,
Jannat
Save the Whales
"Save the whales!" That's what the bumper sticker on the Smiths' car read. It was
an abstract idea, of course. Jake liked having the sticker make a statement. He just
never expected to get a chance to save a real whale, one right in his own
neighborhood. It was a Saturday morning when the newspaper first reported the
whale sightings. A pod of the mammals were swimming close to shore. Everyone
around the beach town rushed out to the shore to see them. They were expecting
a beautiful show, better than a movie, but nothing they'd have to do anything
about.
As crowds of people hurriedly walked towards the shore, Jake decided to ask his
parents to take him there by car even if he might run late. The reason why he
wanted to take his car with him was to show everyone the sticker on his car so
that everyone would know that he actually cared about whales.
While he quickly climbed the stairs, he hollered, “Mum, let’s go and watch whales,
I heard that they have been sighted near the shore!” His Mum replied, “Alright,
give me a few minutes.” When his Mum finally dressed up, they headed for the
beach.
Jake was full of anticipation as he was crazy about whales. He constantly kept
talking about them throughout the whole car ride and as soon as him Mum
parked, he jumped out of the car and hotfooted towards the ocean. However, the
smile from his face disappeared when he saw a group of kids who were throwing
litter at the whales. They had even injured one of the whales.
Jake became infuriated and anger festered inside him as he strode towards those
kids. The children were startled when they saw him, but continued annoying the
whales. Jake exclaimed, “Do you even know how much harm you are causing to
the environment as well as to these whales by throwing trash in the sea!” “These
fish should not be here because they are preventing us from enjoying the
impressive view!” replied Ben, who was one of them. “But you should not throw
stuff at them like this,” admonished Jake. Although Jack had asked them nicely,
they did not listen to him. Jake thought that he must do something.
He walked away from them so that they would not be able to notice what he was
going to do next. He hid behind a tree, took his phone out and recorded them
performing the shameful act. Then, he went to a policeman nearby and showed
the video to the policeman. “That’s really detrimental for the environment, isn’t
it,” said the policeman. Jake nodded and then led the policeman towards the
children so that he could warn them.
The children did not expect Jake to bring a policeman with him and seemed quite
intimidated. Once the policeman had warned them to stop tossing trash at the
animals, they agreed and returned to their homes. Jake thanked the officer and in
return, the officer replied by calling Jake a hero for the whales and that he had
saved them from danger. Jake was over the moon when those words reached his
ears and his day became one hundred times better than it was.
My Hobby
I have been drawing from early childhood. At first, I wasn’t a pro, but after practicing, I mastered the
skill. Whenever I had free time, I searched for a video on Youtube and followed the instructions. That is
basically how I learned to draw better. When I was eleven years old, I created a beautiful sketch of a
scenery and was delighted to see the results. I used to feel cheerful, for my relatives would praise my
drawings whenever they would come to visit, but I don’t draw anymore as I don’t have enough time.
The Spooky Dolphin
All of us were petrified as soon as we witnessed a horrible, grotesque dolphin which was headless. The
thing that was more horrifying was that it could communicate as well! Paralysed by fear, no words left
our mouths, until the dolphin began talking. Its voice pierced our ears like a sharp knife stabbed them.
Although we regained control of our voices several minutes later, we still did not reply. The only thing
that we did was instinctively run and try our best to get farther away from it. “Why are you all leaving?!”
the dolphin screeched in a high pitch. What we weren’t able to determine previously was that it was
able to talk since we were focused on wondering how a headless dolphin could be in space. “How can
this abominable creature talk to us!” exclaimed Kiana. “Nobody knows for sure, but for now, we should
just try to find a way to reach out for help,” I replied composedly. I began rummaging through a myriad
of drawers until I found my phone. Then, I contacted the passengers of another station nearby and
explained the predicament we were trapped in. Also, I requested them to send assistance. Thankfully,
they were not on a mission at that moment, so they immediately approached our spaceship. The
mentally unstable dolphin had locked all exits which made it nearly impossible for anyone to enter or
exit our spaceship. “Someone who is courageous enough has to reach one of the exits stealthily,”
whispered Jake. “I’ll go, the rest of you can back me up if something happens,” I replied. So, without
further ado, I crouched and crawled until I reached an exit and unlocked it using my fingerprint.
Suddenly, a loud alarm went off and I heard thuds coming towards me. It was the dolphin! I began
panicking, broke out in a cold sweat and hollered out to others to follow my voice. Luckily, my crew
members arrived before the horrid dolphin reached me. The other spaceship was next to us, so we
floated for a while until we entered and took a sigh of relief. Then, after we had travelled away from our
spacecraft, we blasted it so that the peculiar creature would be destroyed. My crew and I laughed and
cheered triumphantly as we returned back to Earth.
My visit to F-9 park
A few years back, my family decided to plan a trip to F -9 park with my uncle who came
from London and a cousin of mine. Due to the sweltering heat, none of us wanted to go
initially, however, we went anyway. I ensured that all of my brother ’s necessities were
with us as my parents had to organise everything else. All of us entered the car and
seated ourselves. Riding in the car was an enjoyable experience since it was air conditioned, but as soon as we stepped out of the car, we began sweating heavily because
of the scorching Sun burning as if it were a stove at a high flame. On our way, we
experienced labyrinths of congested roadways. When we finally arrived at the
destination, we entered the amusement park, and continued strolling lackadaisically until
I witnessed a phenomenal ride. At that moment, I forgot about everything. I didn’t feel
that hot anymore and everything seemed like it was fantastic, because all I cared about
was riding the battery powered electric car. “Can I please ride this?” I pleaded.
Thankfully, my Mum allowed me to go, so I swiftly dashed away. Impatiently, I asked the
staff if there was anyone in line. The staff replied, “You’re lucky that no one’s here,
because it’s usually crowded.” As soon as those words echoed into my ears, a broad grin
appeared on my face. I offered my cousin to join me , so she and I excitedly hopped into
the car and fastened the seat belts. We both began driving instantly and decided to do a
race. “Whoever crosses the blue, finishing line would buy the other one a cotton -candy,
alright?” I bellowed. “Yeah sure, cuz I know I’ll win,” she eagerly responded. We lined up
and just before we set off, anticipation was festering inside us. “1,2,3… and GO!” shouted
the staff and off we went! We were zooming and weaving through the obstacles, and
making our way. A second before we crossed the line, we gave each other a last glance.
We had imagined that only one of us would win, however this was not the case. Once we
went across the finishing line, we rushed to the worker, inquiring who won. “Looks like
you both crossed at the same t ime, so I guess it’s a draw.” he replied. “I can’t believe it’s
a tie, this can’t be possible- I was supposed to be the one who would win! ” exclaimed my
cousin dejectedly. “Even I thought that I would win. Anyways, what should we do now? ” I
interrogated. “Well, I reckon we both have to buy each other a cotton -candy – that’s the
only fair way, isn’t it?” she lamented. Nodding in agreement, we strode towards the
nearest stall and purchased cotton -floss. Afterwards, we lingered about merrily. Later on,
we sauntered and enjoyed the picturesque view of a garden in the vicinity that we were
mused by.
A Dream
Panting and sweating heavily, I woke up from a horrifying dream. Unable to breathe properly, I tried
composing myself. However, the intrusive thoughts of witches with long, musty nails and the howling of
ravenous wolves kept clinging onto my brain as if they were a piece of bubble gum.
Daycare Pandemonium
Have you thought that working in a daycare centre is peaceful and not tiresome? Young children are
adorable and attract people due to their cute looks. This makes working at a daycare centre a coveted
job, but actually, this work requires meticulous attention and care and the only time that is tranquil is
when the toddlers and infants are fast asleep, emitting the effort it takes to get them to sleep in the first
place. I do agree that there are several positives of working at such a place, however I cannot say that it
does not come with negatives.
Working with kids is quite an enjoyable experience and keeps one’s spirits high, but when the they begin
to annoy one, one can easily become infuriated. However, one cannot express the anger since they have
to retain a professional attitude. This job is certainly not suitable for someone who is not filled with
patience, since it is required most of the time. For example, it takes a lot of hard work and effort to get
the children to sleep. Before putting them to sleep, one has to feed them milk and change their
pampers, and afterwards has to prevent them from playing and running around. One thing to keep in
mind while performing all these duties is that one cannot be stern towards the children, which is the
hardest when they are not even complying.
Moreover, one has to ensure that the toddlers remain composed and calm when it is story time or when
they have to eat lunch. Basically, it is troublesome to assemble them together, because when all of the
kids are gathered together, they begin playing or talking, which converts into chaos after a few minutes.
Putting all of this aside, the smile and laughter of young kids makes one feel as if they are in heaven.
That is why, although this job may have quite a few cumbersome tasks, the amount of pleasure that I
derive from this is far greater than them.
a- I think this job suits someone who loves the ocean and relishes working with it. Also, the person
should not be someone who can be easily frightened by the underwater creatures, or someone
who panics.
b- This work enables the worker to visit many exotic places and to witness all kinds of animals.
Moreover, they get the opportunity to work on projects with famous people.
c- There are chances of getting stung by the underwater animals, which can cause health
complications, and some creatures can cause great injuries.
d- You should be able to swim and take pictures properly and with care. You should know how to
handle the animals when taking photos.
e- Filming the animals is ethically wrong for them as we sometimes have to destroy their habitats.
This is controversial. Furthermore, the water can be cold at times, which can be challenging.
People work at a range of places on the planet. One of those places that we work in is the ocean. It is an
enjoyable place to experience and to learn more about our world. Workers called underwater cameramen
make it possible for normal people like us, to behold the magnificent creatures thriving below our feet.
Working as a cameraman is suitable for someone who loves the ocean and relishes working with it. Also,
it is easy for a person if they are courageous enough to bear the underwater creatures, and adventurous
enough to bear their unexpected jerks. This work enables the cameraman to visit many exotic places and
to witness all kinds of animals. Moreover, they get the opportunity to work on projects with famous people.
This job seems like it requires many skills like being able to swim and take pictures properly and with care.
Additionally, one should know how to handle the animals when taking photos.
Some negative aspects include chances of getting stung by underwater animals, which can cause health
complications, and some creatures can cause great injuries. For example, a sting by cuttlefish can cause
narcosis, that can be life-threatening. What is more is that filming the animals is ethically wrong for them
as we sometimes have to interfere with their habitats in order to capture them properly. This is
controversial. Furthermore, the freezing temperature can sometimes cause hypothermia and if the diver
is deep below, nitrogen can enter their body and cause nitrogen bubbles to form in their blood; another
health risk.
For an individual, who is willing to do the job despite the risks can remain safe and have a memorable time
in the oceans and seas by taking necessary precautions. Because, if one has an ambition of visiting the
ocean, they can conquer all the hurdles that come across! In addition, whatever ones sees and
POSTCARD
Dear Maryam,
I hope you’re doing fine. I’m having lots of fun here in Japan, but one thing is that I miss you and others
greatly. Overall, my trip is going fantastically. I’ve tried various types of foreign food, which I didn’t regret
trying at all. The environment is extremely hospitable and everyone is very welcoming and friendly,
which makes you feel more at home. See you soon in a few weeks!
Lots of love,
Jannat
P.S.I forgot to tell you, but I was planning to go to Centaurus with you and Sheza, if that’s okay.
Diary Entries
June 10th
Dear Diary,
I just read Judy’s letter and nostalgia struck me really hard afterwards. I got reminded of my childhood,
when my friends and I used to take a sigh of relief during the summer holidays and hung out at my
granddad’s colossal farm, filled with herds of cows, sheep and horse. Once, my two best buddies, Jack and
Shawn rode the horses in the barn with me even though we weren’t allowed to. Shawn and I rode perfectly
fine, but Jack fell off quite a few times since he wasn’t familiar with animals and riding them. Thankfully,
he didn’t get severely injured; just a few scratches here and there. That time was filled with a lot of
memories that I can never forget. I’m super glad Judy’s also able to experience these beautiful moments.
That’s all for today. Bye.
Robert
June 12th
Dear Diary,
Whenever Judy sends me letters, my heart fills with happiness. I feel as if I can experience the events
first-hand myself. It also makes me want to be there. What brings more joy to me is that she will have a
lot of memories of herself even when she grows older and becomes busier in her life. The precious time
that she is having with the family at the farm will remain in her heart for a long time. Although she’s an
orphan and wasn’t able to feel the love of her parents, she can meet people and know that she isn’t
alone in this world and that there are tons of people who care about her. I know that it might seem
ostentatious, but I am extremely proud of myself for supporting an orphan like her.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again.
Robert
June 13th
Dear Diary,
Judy is starting to feel gloomy that she has to leave the farm soon, but at least, she had a great time. She
has an amazing bond with the animals there, and even does some of the chores, like picking eggs.
What’s more is that she’s relishing these activities. I couldn’t stop laughing when she said that she wants
to name one of calves there as Daddy-Long-Leg, which is basically the nickname she has given to me. I
really want to try the doughnuts that she has learned to bake.
See you later.
Robert
Punctuation
I have got something very important to tell you, Mother, but please do not tell anyone but Father. Do you
know in our room, I have found a trap door. At night, when I am in bed, I can hear it. It is gradually
breaking open. I hear it creaking, and when you bang the wall there, you can definitely hear the latch, or
whatever it is, rattle. I have found out other things about it: there is a place in the house which the boys
call, the black hole. It is a very funny place and is a little hole in a cupboard where a trap door must once
have been. It is just big enough to get through. I have been a long way down it. It is pitch dark and curves
about a great deal. What is more is that the floor is covered with a kind of tick woollen stuff, stretched
tightly across, as if to deader your footsteps. When you go for a very long way, it comes to an end, where
I think there must be another trap door, but there was a chink in the boards and I looked through and
saw a huge room with about 30 new chairs in it. It is lit up from below.
Please don’t tell Dr. Parry because we want to find out all about it. Here is another thing which proves
there are secret passages in this house: Mr Keithley, a new master, said to Dr. Parry one morning, “I
heard noises in the night before I went to bed.” Dr. Parry turned first red, then white, but said nothing. I
have heard noises in the night, it is like this: just as if someone was walking up and down inside the wall
and I heard a crashing sound by the trap door. I was frightened because I thought I could hear the trap
door burst open and someone come out. All the blood went to the ends of my fingers and tingled. I felt
icy cold and I could not breathe. I think Dr. Parry knows something of this and we are determined to find
it all out. Only three boys beside me know anything about it at all. I will tell you more about it in my next
letter.
I remain your loving son.
W. Temple Clay
Oxford Progressive
1. The two details, “she hastened her steps” and “she started running” show that she was nervous
and panicky.
2. When Aloo looks at the crowd of people ‘stood in groups’ outside her hut, she thinks that some
misfortune had befallen her children.
3. Hearing the voices of crowds of people and the shrill cries of Anyango made her think that one
of her children had met with fate.
4. The situation is dangerous because the snake is ready to attack anyone.
5. The phrase shows that she suddenly started yelling at them because they weren’t saving the
baby.
6. As Aloo looks into the hut where Akoth and the snake are, she notices the shambles of broken
chairs and tables which she had left neatly arranged in the middle of the sitting room.
7. She was covered with sweat, but was full of relief that her baby was finally safe.
8. At the beginning of the text, when crowds of people were gathered around her house, she feels
quite nervous and hurries. When she finds out that the men are not able to save her baby, she
becomes angry at them and when her baby is finally safe, she feels relieved.
1. “A better understanding of venoms” can help doctors to develop more effective antivenoms and
aid them in inventing new medicines.
2. The poisons can be used to create drugs to reduce high blood pressure and are very quick-acting.
3. Anatomical means related to the body and apparatus refers to tools. So, it essentially means that
the snakes do not have body parts that can deliver venom.
4. The harmless snakes have become significant because they also have venom. The doctors are
curious about them because they want to find out if the things in the snakes’ venom can be used
for medical purposes.
5. Populations that had a similar diet had similar venom were pioneering pieces of research.
6. The phrase means the snakes whose venom had changed over time were the best hunters and
survived the most
7. Now that the doctors know that particular proteins in snake venom comes from different parts
of the body, thanks to Fry’s research, they can move one step ahead and look at the areas where
the proteins are originally produced and find ways to reproduce the beneficial component of the
poisonous venom. That is why his research was referred to as a starting point.
8. In the sentence, he is saying that it is interesting and strange how something that kills people
can be used to save lives.
As soon as the elderly gentleman realized that his pockets had been emptied, he strode towards
someone, who he somehow seemed to know, and requested the young boy, Joshua, to follow Smith as
the old man strongly suspected that he was the one who had stolen his bijou.
Meanwhile, Smith, in his over-confidence, relaxingly strolled, holding the valuable piece of jewellery in
mid-air, thinking that the old man was too feeble to chase him. As soon as he was about to take a turn,
two hands grabbed his shoulders. Fear crept up his back like a bunch of spiders creeping upwards. Too
frightened to find out who was seizing him, Smith was fixed at one spot, as if he were a statue.
After several moments, which felt like an eternity to Smith, words escaped from the man who was
holding him tightly. “Are you the one who stole the old man’s jewellery?” Joshua interrogated sternly as
he turned Smith to see his face. “I-I just found this on the streets,” answered Smith anxiously, handing
the ring over to Joshua. Smith was covered with perspiration as he stood and gazed at the old man
walking towards them.
“So, it was you who took my belonging,” stated the gentleman with a serious expression. “Apologies sir, I
never wanted to take something important of yours away from you,” Smith cried, “I’m desperate to steal
objects, so that I can support my life and purchase food for myself to consume on daily basis.” “I see,
however, being a thief is not the resolution to such a problem. If you wish, I can offer you a place in my
company; it will facilitate you in building a better future for yourself and keep you away from terrible
actions such as pick-pocketing,” suggested the old man. “That’s very kind of you, I would absolutely love
to work at your company, sir,” blurted Smith.
Afterwards the old man took Smith with him to where he worked and offered him a job there. Later on,
Smith became a successful person and always thanked the gentleman who was pivotal for his significant
transformation.
The Concealed Paper
The king requested Johannes to bring his beloved son, Justin, to him. However, when Johannes stepped
out of the king’s room to fetch Justin, the king took a last breath and died. The prince rushed into the
room, but to his disappointment, he found his father lying deceased on the bed, as a river of tears
crawled down his cheeks. “How could father leave me at such a young age!” he cried. After hours of
consoling Justin, Johannes was finally successful in stopping the prince from weeping. Then, Johannes
escorted the prince to his room to sleep.
The next day, a huge war commenced and multitudes of soldiers sacrificed their lives within a few hours.
Therefore, everyone from the castle, except for Johannes and Justin were sent there to fight for their
nation. Johannes could not go since he was suffering from a severe infection, and Justin insisted on
looking after him. “I will to go and search for the medicine to make you feel better,” suggested Justin
worriedly. “Alright, if you are unsuccessful in finding it, just come back,” croaked Johannes.
In search of the medicine, Justin wandered around the huge castle, until he came across a room that he
had never witnessed before. “Why does this room feel so unfamiliar?” he murmured. His inquisitive
nature pulled him into the room, and he began analysing every inch of the decorated chamber. Then, he
rummaged the drawers of a wooden desk and he set his eyes on a piece of paper. His eyes widened in
horror and shock as he continued taking in the words. A sense of betrayal and infuriation travelled
through his nerves, and he decided, just within minutes that he would not accept the throne.
The incensed prince strode towards Johannes in extreme anger and suddenly yelled, “Why did you keep
this a secret from me!” Johannes was surprised at Justin’s rude attitude, but he immediately understood
which matter Justin was referring to. “I apologise for not telling you that you were adopted.” “What was
the reason for not telling me that I was adopted?” Justin inquired. “Your father did not want you to know
for he wanted you to feel like his real son,” spoke Johannes. The prince’s infuriation seemed to have
diminished after hearing that.
After a few months, Justin became king with Johannes by his side. Johannes took extreme care of Justin
like a real faithful servant, as he had promised Justin’s father. Justin preferred things to remain the same,
so he did not tell anyone he was adopted and even incinerated the certificate.
ROOTS MILLENNIUM SCHOOLS,
ONE WORLD CAMPUS,
E11/4 ISLAMABAD
24th March 2025
Proposal for a new recycling scheme
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing regarding a new recycling scheme that our school has been working on for quite a while
now. The students at our school rarely recycle and ought to know how detrimental the waste can be for
the Earth. Therefore, the school team has decided to ask for your kind assistance in this crucial plan.
Our plan is to put our best effort into ensuring that the pupils attending our school, learn how to recycle
the advantages of recycling as well as its disadvantages. If there were recycle sign boards around the
entire premises, the students would remember to dispose of the waste in the recycling bins at all times.
Furthermore, we want to prioritise their understanding of recycling, essentially, the reason why they
should reuse, and the ramifications of not doing so. That is why, the teachers want to conduct special
lessons solely for this topic.
The information that our school wants to provide to the pupils would be a huge incentive, thus, would
encourage the children to recycle. When the students return home, they will spread the awareness to
their family, friends and so on. This would result in a significant number of people recycling. Later on,
when they become adults, they would also advise their children to do the same. I believe this scheme
would have amazing results overall.
Our first step is to put up sign boards consisting of the three R’s. Next, teachers will begin conducting
lessons related to the environmental issues caused by unrecycled waste. My school and I will need your
support in setting up the boards and planning lessons for the topics, as we do not have enough funding
to carry this plan out.
Thank you for taking the time to go through my letter. I hope you will take this into consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Jannat Ali
Descriptive Writing
Ten years ago, my family and I upped sticks and moved to the unknown world of Germany. My dad was
offered a job there and could not turn down the huge opportunity. I was filled with anticipation to
explore an entirely new life, but there was a minuscule amount of apprehensiveness hidden within me. I
didn’t relish the idea of leaving all my friends and family in Pakistan, and travel to a place which I would
not be accustomed to. Moreover, I feared that my parents, who had spent more than half of their life in
Pakistan would struggle immensely.
At the beginning, we could not read any signboards or ask anyone for help as none of us knew the
language. That was just the start of our hardship. After settling in our new house, my parents admitted
me to a school in the vicinity. I was extremely exhilarated on my first day of school. Although I had
imagined that I would make new friends, quite the opposite happened. The teachers were really cooperative and caring, but the students’ attitudes were horrendous. I couldn’t introduce myself properly
as I continuously kept stuttering since I couldn’t speak German. So, everyone in the class began laughing
and mocking me, until the teacher gave them a stern look. I used to be silent the entire time at school,
since I couldn’t talk to anyone for the first few months, but even when I became fluent in German, it was
nearly impossible for me to make friends, which left me with loneliness, self-image issues and I felt as
gloomy as an unappreciated donkey.
My little brother was in his own baby world, watching rhymes on the television and playing with his toy
cars. My mom, on the other hand, was unable to socialise as she barely knew anyone. When we first
moved there, whenever she had to run an errand, she couldn’t properly convey what she wanted to say
at all. That’s why, she used to take me everywhere she went so that I could translate for her. From school
errands to doctors, I being so juvenile, had to translate for them even if the translation wasn’t accurate
or grammatically correct. My dad, himself, was working diligently, day and night in order to succeed.
Even though our family had to face such trials, our hard work paid off really well. Now, my brother and I
can speak German fluently and our dad’s career is progressing superbly. Our mom also learnt German
and engages in several activities to keep her socialised.
What would appeal most to passengers
able to afford eVTOl taxis
Passengers who would be able to afford eVTOLs would want it to be a risk-free mode of transport. Most
people would only prefer it over other ways of travelling only if they are assured it is safe. Moreover, the
public would feel quite at peace if the conditions of the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA),
which is a certificate that shows the vehicle has less than a failure rate of less than one per billion flying
hours. Additionally, they should be reassured that eVTOls will not be a source of distraction or
annoyance for others as the vehicle flies over other public infrastructure. Furthermore, the citizens
should be convinced that there are ways in which it will transform their life in positive ways e.g. they
would reduce the time of being stuck in traffic. This would be a considered a significant benefit as drivers
in various countries waste several hours in traffic. The points listed above would definitely encourage
them to ride eVTOLs and would increment the number of people using this mode of transport.
Short response
A city billionaire
I believe flying eVTOLs would considerably benefit individuals as it would significantly reduce the time of
being stuck in traffic. If one is running late for a business meeting, or a crucial event, eVTOLs could take
them there instantaneously. So, if eVTOLs are easily accessible, it would save people a lot of time and
would make their tasks less cumbersome. Furthermore, this mode of transport could take people to the
nearest hospitals if they are in a critical condition, thus lowering the chances of death due to medical
emergencies. In conclusion, these flying taxis have several benefits, and so, should be integrated in one’s
daily life.
A commuter
I think that flying taxis would be too costly for average commuters to afford. Using them to travel short
distances might not be the best option for one’s health. Walking or cycling as a mode of commuting is
more beneficial than simply sitting in a flying taxi and travelling to one’s destination. Moreover, these
vehicles would require a colossal amount of fuel to keep them running, which would be extremely
detrimental for the environment as more fossil fuels would be used to produce the energy required by the
eVTOLs. eVTOLs may have many advantages, but, considering the cons, they would spoil people’s lives as
they would rely on them for instant travel.
An eVTOL startup chief executive
In my opinion, eVTOLs are a path to the future. The futuristic equipment and designs of these flying taxis
might fill several individuals with fear and awe due to their unconventional features, however they would
be useful in the long run. They could be used if one has to travel short as well as long distances in
significantly less time. This is their most important feature. Time is really crucial, and this transportation
would allow us to save precious time. If there were a patient suffering from a heart attack, they would
have to be admitted to a hospital as soon as possible. However, if the roads are congested and there is no
possible way for the ambulance to make its way through, the patient might lose their life or go through
severe complications later, but if a patient were to use eVTOLs, they could be taken to their destination
without any hurdles. Saving lives is such a vital task, which could be achieved just by making use of our
flying taxis.