[Ali Q] Writing Practice Test 100367

This simple diagram shows the basic steps of an innovative and possibly sustainable method implemented to utilise rainwater in Australia.

First in the process is collection. Due to the slanted nature of the roofs of Australian houses, rainwater landing on it flows down into drainage pipes that line the vertices of the house. These continue descending to underground pipes that combine pipes of several houses into one common one.

The second process of purification is a two-step procedure. The water first passes through a filter, which seeks to remove large, generally solid contaminants such as dirt or small insects. The filtrate then flows to an intermediate storage tank, before passing towards water treatment. Here, it is chemically treated to breakdown contaminants that could have passed through the filter previously, including microorganisms such as pathogens to minimise the risk of water-borne diseases.

Finally, the result is drinkable water which is provided by pumping it back upwards into the necessary houses and is supplied via tap.

As countries of the world modernize and, generally, adopt more liberal values, social norms start to change. This example specifically stems from the progressive equalisation of rights of men and women. Traditionally, one of the factors that discouraged women to work was their main roles of housekeeping and child rearing. However, due to the increasing literacy rate and financial need, that requirement has been challenged as more women are starting to work.

Logically, it should be that men and women's housework should be shared. Morally, it prevents any inequality and unfairness if both partners share the work equally. Furthermore, it, realistically, maximises both people's ability to manage their career and house related work and free time, so that one person is not unequally burdened with more work. This is especially the case if both partners work full time; neither of them may have time to dedicate to fulfilling the need.

However, the extent to which it is distributed depends on the situation. For example, those that have disproportionately longer hours or have more demanding jobs require time investment towards their careers in order to improve, progress, and succeed. In this case, the nature of the career is taken into account such that the total work done, across both careers and housework, is equal. Another specific example is gaining popularity in countries where it can be afforded; maids are hired to complete house chores, so that minimal housekeeping is required.

Conclusively, the equal sharing of housework is correct, but context matters when deciding the extent to which it is distributed.