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Rubber English Essay on "Rubber" Rubber is also called India-Rubber because it’s first known use to man was that of erasing pencil marks by rubbing, and because it originally came to England form the West Indies. Rubber is used in the manufacture of so many articles that it is hard to give a complete list of them. But tires and tubes for vehicles belts, hoses, shoes, waterproof cloth, and a large variety of glues are among the most important products of rubber. Now rubber is also used in the manufacture of cushions and mattresses. Experiments are being conducted to find but if rubber can be used in building roads. Any tree that produces 'latex' a white liquid for which rubber is obtained, is called rubber tree. Almost all countries have one tree or another from which some latex may be obtained, but some tropical trees can be tapped very profitably. For many years up to 1910, Brazil was the most important producer of rubber in the world. In that country rubber trees ...

Fire In The Service Of Humanity English Essay on "Fire In The Service Of Humanity" It is hard to say how long man has known the use of fire. Greeks and other old civilizations knew of it. According to Greek mythology, it was Prometheus who brought down to earth a torch he had lighted from the sun. The ancients thought fire to be an instrument for purifying things and the atmosphere also. Perhaps it was for this reason that they introduced the custom of keeping a fire or a lamp perpetually burning in their temples. Many tribes living in dense jungles or in inaccessible mountains have been discovered only recently. There is, however, little evidence that 'any of them were found to be without the knowledge of fire. Before the invention of matches, fire was produced in two ways. One was by concussion, for example, by striking one stone with another, or by sticking two bamboo-sticks against each other. The other method was by friction, that is, by rubbing on stick against an...

Swimming English Essay on "Swimming" Swimming is the art of self-propulsion on or in water. Almost all animals can swim naturally. Man, however has to learn to swim. Swimming is a very healthy exercise' almost all muscles in the body are used in it. Aquatic sport was first started in England and then in other countries. It became a standardized competitive event when the Amateur Swimming Association was formed in England in 1869. Before long, all advanced nations had formed their own associations to promote swimming as sport. Swimming the English Channel has been an event of great interest throughout the world. And unsuccessful attempt at crossing the channel was first made in 1872. It was in 1875 that a man swam across it for the first time. Since then, there have been many international races across the English Channel. Many swimmers have crossed it more than once, and some have done so in either direction. Many of these swimmers were women. There are four man stroke...

Boy Scout Movements English Essay on "Boy Scout Movements" The Lord Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scout movement in 1908.the movement is of British origin, but it has already been adopted in more than seventy countries. It aims at training young boys to be good citizens. It is open to all boys of any caste, color, or creed, and makes no distinction between the rich and the poor. A boy-scout owes his allegiance to God and his country, and to no particular political or religious group on joining the movement, a l)oy has to make a promise that he will do his best to do his duty to God and his country, help all people in need of help and live by the scout law. The scout law requires a scout to be trust worthy loyal to all to whom his loyalty is due, to be useful and helpful to others, to be courteous, brave, thrifty, and to be pure in thought, word, and deed. Every Boy Scout is required to do at least one good turn a day. Observation of the scout law and the daily 'good turn...

Sports English Essay on "Sports" The word sports stands for all kinds of physical games. In a wider sense, it includes shooting, hunting, fishing, field games and athletics. Some people take up one game for another so seriously, that, in due course of time, they become specialists in them. Others play games for diversion only. Again, there are some professional players, who earn their livelihood by playing, while the amateur sportsmen play games just for the sake of playing. One may play a game for money or for pleasure their effect on one's health is the same. Sports benefit our bodies a great deal. They are particularly beneficial to the people who live in large towns and cities, and also to those who work in offices. After a day's mental work, their bodies need some exercise to keep them fit, and their minds need relaxation. Sports provide both in ample measure. Air-conditioned offices may be good places for intellectual work. But they do much harm to man's h...

Home Accidents English Essay on "Home Accidents" Slippery surfaces, staircases, ladders, electricity, bed, fire, crackers, toys, trunks, suitcases, carpets, chairs and stools. The other day a friend of mine fractured a leg in a fall in the bathroom. When I visited him in the hospital, he was obviously in pain. But he was even more embarrassed. He left ashamed that he had met with an accident right in his house the safest place on earth. Apparently he believed that accidents should happen only on roads, in forests and in mountains, but not inside the four walls of a home. How mistaken he was. We have only to make a careful survey of any modern home to be convinced that it is a likely to be the scene of an accident as any other place under the sun. Slippery surfaces cause people to slip. Soapy bathroom floors and excessively smooth floors of other rooms are potential killers. The staircases and ladder in a house may cause serious accidents if they are used absent-mindedly. ...

Neighbours Good And Bad English Essay on "Neighbours Good And Bad" Some people have had neighbors; most have indifferent neighbors, while a few others have good neighbors. We are among the remaining few who are fortunate to have a noble family living on one side of them and equally unfortunate to be plagued with a set of mean people on the other. There are three boys and two girls in the family living on the left hand, side of our house. They go to the same school as my own brother and sisters. They seldom quarrel among themselves or with others. Their father is a merchant while their mother is a housewife. Their parents treat us just like their own children. Whenever their mother prepares a special dish, we are sure to get a share of it. Their father is even kinder. His pockets are always full of chocolates and other sweets. These are given to any child who greets him politely. We often address him as 'Uncle Chocolate.' Much as our parents love us, we like to be in...

Animals English Essay on "Animals" Generally speaking, all quadrupeds are regarded as animals. According to their-habits of eating, animals are of two kinds-the herbivores and the carnivores. The carnivores are those animals, which live on the flesh of other animal. The lion, the tiger, the wolf, the dog and the cat are typical of such animals. The cow, the horse, the camel and the elephant are some of the herbivorous animals, .which eat grass and-such other plants, natural or cultivated. Nature has provided the carnivores with sharp teeth and relentlessly cruel temperaments, so that they will tear up their victims whenever and wherever they may find them. At the same time, the herbivores have been supplied with a number of devices to protect themselves from their constant enemies. Some of them, like the deer and the antelope, can run so fast that they can seldom be chased with success. Some others, like the buffalo and the elephant, are so strong that they can often fight t...

Friends English Essay on "Friends" According to the concise oxford Dictionary a friend is, one joined to another in intimacy and mutual benevolence independently of family or sexual love This implies that any person other than one's wife or husband or other members of one's family may become one's friend. But, to be friends, people must help one another as unselfishly and know one another as intimacy as do the members of one and the same family. The above is a definition of real friends. But in modern times, it is quite customary for any two persons to describe themselves as friends of each other, even if they are mere acquaintances. It is, therefore, necessary to divide friends into several categories. There are three very convenient categories of friends the parasites, the admirers and the real friends. The parasites are selfish. They like us for our wealth. They will stick to us as long as they can benefit from our money. Once our money is exhausted or we ref...

Travelling In Pakistan English Essay on "Travelling In Pakistan" Formerly, the people in Pakistan travelled more land than by river. In many remote areas of Pakistan the Karachi is still the main If not the only means of travel. This mode of travel is painfully slow and laborious, particularly, when one is travelling up -stream. But over the greater part of this country the Karachi is used no more as a means of transport. People now travel by road by train and even by air. There is a very good network of roads in Pakistan. Some claim that the Pakistan roads are the best in Asia. While some others hold that they are among the very best in whole world. Whether these claims are justified or not, the fact remains that in Pakistan, now there roads which will enable you to travel from anyone town in it to any other. Even many out-of-the-way villages are accessible to vehicles of all types and sizes from a heavy duty truck to a bicycle thanks, this country' very comprehensive r...

Newspapers English Essay on "Newspapers" In ancient times there were no newspapers. Up to very recent times, too, the newspapers were not very useful. They could give only stale news. It generally took days and weeks for an important event to become known at a short distance from the scene of its occurrence. But, as result of the recent invention of telephone, telegram and radio, newspapers can give up to the minute news. Newspapers do not only spread news. Through their editorials and other leading articles, they teach the public how to interpret new. The importance of the day's events is explained, and the public is told what is should do in an emergency. In their columns containing letters from their readers, the newspapers inform the government as well as the public. What some members of society think of certain events. Reports of speeches made by leading men and women also serve the same purpose. Short stories and articles of historical interest provide very good ...

The uses of Science and Technology English Essay on "The uses of Science and Technology" Science is knowledge about everything which is living or non-living in the universe. It is a collection of some facts, principles and laws which help to understand the forces of nature, the productivity of different things and the wonders of inventions. Everything which is constructed by using the material of natural resources and energy according to some known rules and laws is called Technology. Modern inventions of science are different forms of Technologies. The knowledge of science has helped the man to discover the secrets of nature. These secrets have been revealed by the scientists in forms of laws, principles and facts. The knowledge about the laws, principles and facts has been provided the base for different inventions which are now being used all over the world. The value of science has been increased due to its wonderful inventions. All the latest inventions of science have...

Place and Status of Women in Islam English Essay on "Place and Status of Women in Islam" Islam gives great laws about social system, In Islamic rules, the rights of individuals are kept in first place. The Quran declares that the best act is good treatment to women. According to Quran and the sayings of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), the status and the rights of women are cleared. And the believers, men and women are protecting friends. (Surah Toba) The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) says ‘God commandeth you treat women well, for they are your mother, daughters, sisters and aunts.” Allah says in the Holy Quran, ‘This is the duty of every Muslim man and woman to acquire knowledge and educate.” Woman in Islam is highly respected as wife, mother, daughter and sister. Before Islam, birth of a female child was highly resented and repented. They were burned alive. In fact it is Islam that has presented the idea of women’s honour and rights. To secure strong economic positi...

Science is a Blessing or Curse English Essay on "Science is a Blessing or Curse" Science is knowledge about everything which is living or non-living in the universe. It is a collection of some facts, principles and laws which help to understand the forces of nature, the productivity of different things and the wonders of inventions. Everything which is constructed by using the material of natural resources and energy according to some known rules and laws is called Technology. Modern inventions of science are different forms of Technologies. The knowledge of science has helped the man to discover the secrets of nature. These secrets have been revealed by the scientists in forms of laws, principles and facts. The knowledge about the laws, principles and facts has been provided the base for different inventions which are now being used all over the world. The value of science has been increased due to its wonderful inventions. All the latest inventions of science have made man...