Here are some key differences between Abu Dhabi City and Al Ain: - Size - Abu Dhabi City is much larger in terms of population and area. Al Ain is considered more of a town. - Climate - Abu Dhabi City has a hot desert climate while Al Ain's climate is slightly cooler and dry due to its location inland. - Economy - Abu Dhabi City is the economic center of the UAE with a very diverse economy focused on oil/gas, finance, tourism. Al Ain has a more traditional economy centered around agriculture. - Culture - Abu Dhabi City has a cosmopolitan, global culture due to its size and role as the capital

1. COL 140

2.  Simple sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world.
 Compound sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world and it is proud of this growth.
 Complex sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world because it has good leadership, .

3.  Simple sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world.
 Compound sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world and it is proud of this growth.
 Complex sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world because it has good leadership.

4.  Simple sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world.
 Compound sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world and it is proud of this growth.
 Complex sentences
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in
the world because it has good leadership.

5.  Comparison = similarity
 Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way, also
 Language of Comparison
 Similarity, the same as, likeness, comparison, is similar
to, is related to
 Contrast = differences
 Coordinators = but
 Subordinators – whereas, while, although
 Transitions = however, on the other hand, in contrast,
conversely, instead, on the contrary
 Language of difference
 Difference (differ), contrast

6.  Comparison = similarity
 Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way,
also
 Language of Comparison
 Similarity, the same as, likeness, comparison, is
similar to, is related to

7.  Comparison = similarity
 Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way,
also
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing
countries in the world; likewise is China.
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing
countries in the world. Similarly, China is
experiencing incredible economic growth.
 What does this mean?

8.  Comparison = similarity
 Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way, also
 Language of Comparison
 Similarity, the same as, likeness, comparison, is similar
to, is related to
 Contrast = differences
 Coordinators = but
 Subordinators – whereas, while, although
 Transitions = however, on the other hand, in contrast,
conversely, instead, on the contrary
 Language of difference
 Difference (differ), contrast

9.  Contrast = differences
 Coordinators = but
 Subordinators – whereas, while, although
 Transitions = however, on the other hand, in
contrast, conversely, instead, on the contrary
 Language of difference
 Difference (differ), contrast

10.  Contrast = differences
 Coordinators = but
 Subordinators – whereas, while, although
 Transitions = however, on the other hand, in
contrast, conversely, instead, on the contrary
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing
countries in the world but the USA is not.
 The UAE is one of the fastest growing
countries in the world. However, all European
countries are struggling to grow.

11.  A topic sentence presents the main idea of a paragraph.
 It should be one complete sentence.
 A comparison or contrast topic sentence should include the
names of the two items being compared or contrasted (e.g. The
United States and the United Arab Emirates ).
 It should mention the focus – different, similar or both different
and similar
 E.g. The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ…).
 E.g. The United States is similar to the United Arab Emirates…)
 It should state how many points of difference/similarity your
paragraph will discuss.
 E.g. The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ in four
important ways).
 E.g. The United States is similar to the Arab United Emirates in
four important ways.

12.  A topic sentence presents the main
idea of a paragraph.
 What the paragraph will discuss.
 What the author’s purpose is in
writing.

13.  A comparison or contrast topic
sentence should be one complete
sentence.
 It should include the names of the
two items being compared or
contrasted
 The United Arab Emirates and the
United States

14.  It should mention the focus –
different, similar or both different
and similar
 The United Arab Emirates and the
United States differ….
 The United States is similar to the
United Arab Emirates…

15.  It should state how many points of
difference/similarity your paragraph
will discuss.
 The United Arab Emirates and the
United States differ in four important
ways).
 The United States is similar to the
United Arab Emiratesin four important
ways.

16.  You can provide support for the important
details (i.e. the points of similarity or
difference) through examples or common
knowledge if there is not time for research (i.e.
a test) or through the findings of research
(opinions of experts, statistics, findings of
studies, etc.) by using quotation, paraphrase or
summary if there is time for research.

17.  The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ in four
important ways. While the United States is geographically large, the
United Arabs Emirates is comparatively small in size. Another
difference is that the United States has a large population; however,
the United Arab Emirates has a smaller population. It is estimated
that America has approximately 315 million people whereas the
United Arab Emirates has around 9 million people. An additional
area of difference surrounds the demographic make-up of the
population. In America, the majority of the population are citizens of
the country, but in the United Arab Emirates the opposite is the case.
The majority of the population are expatriate workers. The final major
area of difference between these two countries is the physical
environment. The United States has a varied physical environment;
on the other hand, the United Arab Emirates has a largely
homogenous environment. For instance, in America there are forests,
deserts, mountain and lakes while in the United Arab Emirates most
of the country is desert. In sum, the two countries major differences
are related to their geography, population, demography and
environment.

18.  Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph.
 Identify the four important details.
 Identify two types of support (e.g. examples).
 Identify the transitions of contrast.
 Identify the coordinator of contrast.
 Identify subordinators of contrast.

19.  The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ in four
important ways. While the United States is geographically large, the
United Arabs Emirates is comparatively small in size. Another
difference is that the United States has a large population; however,
the United Arab Emirates has a smaller population. It is estimated
that America has approximately 315 million people whereas the
United Arab Emirates has around 9 million people. An additional
area of difference surrounds the demographic make-up of the
population. In America, the majority of the population are citizens of
the country, but in the United Arab Emirates the opposite is the case.
The majority of the population are expatriate workers. The final major
area of difference between these two countries is the physical
environment. The United States has a varied physical environment;
on the other hand, the United Arab Emirates has a largely
homogenous environment. For instance, in America there are forests,
deserts, mountain and lakes while in the United Arab Emirates most
of the country is desert. In sum, the two countries major differences
are related to their geography, population, demography and
environment.

20.  What are the differences between Abu Dhabi
City and Al Ain?