The English Channel (Class 7) – The Secret of the Machines (Poem by Rudyard Kipling)






















            

Ans. Telephone - The telephone has had a big impact on the world. When the telephone was first introduced it could only be afforded by the rich as the materials needed for connection were very expensive (Pool, 1977). The telephone was promoted on the grounds that it would increase wealth, employment and improved means of communication.  The invention of the telephone lead to development of city centers, office buildings and the concept of an urban worker society.  It has led to the creation and destruction of jobs. The need for positions such as messenger boys, telegraphers and, ironically, operators, became virtually unnecessary (Bauer, 1995).  It has changed the pace of business and made the world smaller and more accessible to all.  The telephone has provided security and helped in emergency situations.

Bicycles - Bicycles were introduced in the late 19th century in Europe. The bicycle's invention has had an enormous effect on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were initially invented for use in the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets and tension-spoked wheels. From the beginning and still today, bicycles have been and are employed for many uses. In a utilitarian way, bicycles are used for transportation, bicycle commuting, and utility cycling. It can be used as a 'work horse', used by mail carriers, paramedics, police, messengers, and general delivery services. The bicycle is also used for recreational purposes, such as bicycle touring, mountain biking, physical fitness, and play.


























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