UCS101 ACADEMIC WRITING AND LEARNING

1UCS101 ACADEMIC WRITING AND LEARNINGIntan Nurbaizurra binti Mohd Rosmi ( E30103110097 )______________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUESTION 1: ( Comparison and Contrast Essay )

If you have lived in two cities or countries, write a comparison/contrast of life in those two places. Imagine that your audience wishes to choose between these locations for a residence. How would you evaluate their options?

Write an essay of not less than 500 words on the above topics.Melaka and Pahang are well known as Malaysias best attractions on tourism. Melaka dubbed as The Historic State and is the third smallest Malaysian state after Perlis and Penang. This historical city centre has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008. Meanwhile, Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River basin. Its state capital is Kuantan and the royal seat is at Pekan. The Arabic honorific of Pahang is Darul Makmur, which means Abode of Tranquility. The states of Malacca and Pahang have many similarities and stark differences, which make them idyllic for residences. Some of these aspects, which are similar in terms of the environmental, scenery view and in safety. In both cities, the environment is the main factor to be considerate in choosing a residence. It is an ideal state with consistent growth, political stability, and racial harmony with friendly people. The people comprises a multi-ethnic race such as Malays, Chinese, Indians, Baba and Nyonya, Portuguese, unique Aborigines and more. Thats why, the cities are also well known for the friendly and polite community and will never forget to give a lending hand wherever you need it. Despite of that, it is also providing highest standard living with modern infrastructure and facilities. It is a city, which made for merchandise with the status as trading heaven in a new kind of way. The cities had been developing in a great trading empire, which offers a wide array of shopping places. It has various shopping places, which diverse from modern shopping to hypermarkets, from shop lots to boutiques, from handicraft centre to antique shops and lastly, from roadside to night markets. These places will give pleasant shopping experiences with more exciting and worthwhile. Aside from this, Melaka and Kuantan are both major urban hubs even tough Melaka is substantially smaller than Kuantan in terms of overall population, but both cities are economic capitals of their respective countries. The cost of living will maintain throughout a long period as long as the economy growth efficiently and effectively. Therefore, you can enjoy the living in comfortable and lavishness. With the growing extensively in developing quality residences such as terrace and semi-detached houses, bungalows, apartments and condominiums people would have plenty preferable residences, which they can select as dream home. Moreover, both cities also offering comparable medical services. Besides the government hospital, there are several excellent private medical specialists centre for medical treatments to the public. You just can turn to the hundreds of clinics run by general practitioners as well as district hospitals and clinics for the treatment of common ailments and diseases. Wanting to get away from hustle and bustle cities? Do not worry, because another similarities between both cities lies to its scenery and panoramic view which an exciting addition to attract and provides another facet of this fascinating cities. First, it offers endless activities such as nature parks, theme parks, animal farms, hill resorts as well as island for the people. Moreover, spending leisurely day after working hours amidst the greenery of the various parks and farms is an aspect, which should not be missed. There are also many islands offshore with extensive coral reef systems and fine stretches of beach to be explore. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, sweet smell of coconuts and white sand stretches along the beach surrounding you it would be great as mind therapy yet these places suited to those who are looking for a cool and quite place to relax themselves and to get away from the hectic city life. Last but not least, the main concern in choosing a place to live is the safety. In addition, to develop a safe and secure environment both cities maintains a continuous and harmonious relationship with law enforcement agencies and community leaders. In order to maintain such an environment, police patrol are assigned to each residential area to patrol and to against suspicious activity. We can also contact the local police department, which they will provide details about a particular area. This is probably your best source for information on crime and safety. Most police stations will also provide details on how active the community is, if they are involved in crime prevention or community policing. Finally, when trying the best places to live, choosing the best cities is almost as critical as choosing a house or apartment, it needs to be safe, good environmental and also good scenery view which will provide you with everything that you need. Thus, it is up to you to compare the similarities between these two countries before deciding to set up own residences.

UCS101 ACADEMIC WRITING AND LEARNING