Magazine 2016 le by Colegio SJP

Our Homework! Magazine no. 13

2016

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1 º ESO: A- Amalia Alonso. Victoria Ayuso. Karen Camacho. Rodrigo Carrillo. Sofía González. Jimena Labarga. Santiago Martínez. Jaime Mochales. María Peñas. Pablo Sigueros. María Sowatskey. Clara Usandizaga. B- Daniel Muñoz. CÍñigo Álvarez-Buiza. Roi Andonegui. Francisco Arenas. Juan de Dios Colmenero. Gonzalo Conde. Teresa Delgado. Lorena Domínguez. Rodrigo García. Alba Gordo. Rodrigo Jiménez. Manuel Martínez. Luis Rebollo. María Trebolle. D- Álvaro Abajas. Alberto Delgado. Jaime Fernández. Lucía Jarillo. Miguel Martín. Pablo Monteagudo. 2 º ESO: A- Amaia Aguilar. Manuel Arenas. Alejandro Blanco. Jorge Carmona. María Docio. Lourdes Palomares. Lidia Redondo. Gonzalo Rodrigo. B- Marta Sigueros. D- Beatriz Agudo. Alejandro García. Ángel Herrero. Nicolás Jiménez. Ernesto Naval. Ángel Subtil. 3 º ESO: A- Elisa Aghina. Gema Álvarez Fátima Blasco. Silvia López. Pablo Magaz. Carlos Martínez. Alicia Mateo. Pablo Menéndez. Javier Pérez. Blanca Puche. Marta Yanes. C- Lydia Almendres. Alejandro Ayuso. Diego Casado. Yolanda Gaudó. Carlos Herranz. Virginia MartínezSicluna. Álvaro Morales. Mireya Puell. Silvia Reguero. Eduardo Pérez. Daniel Rodrigo. Blanca Torroja. D- Enrique Mota. 4 º ESO: A- Miguel Abello. Íñigo Álvarez. Irene Barajas. Ignacio Botella. Teresa de la Mata. Andrea Flórez. Marta Garrastazu. Laura Gómez. Irene Gutiérrez. Macarena Márquez. Cristina Mateos. Lorena Samper. Blanca Torroja. Sofía Valladares. B- Icíar Ortegón. C- Alejandro Abajas. Luis Bustamante. Paula Campayo. Carlota Domínguez. Nuria de Prat. Alejandro García.

Hello once again! This is the 13th time we meet to show anyone interested the work done in English throughout the year. This edition is extremely long – 150 pages. This only proves how much we at San José del Parque work. This doesn’t mean that work is perfect – it wouldn’t be realistic. In fact, it is a good idea to see other people’s mistakes, check what you can and can’t do, compare and decide how to improve. Because that exactly is the way we learn. We all agree that books give you the basis, but it is practice that makes you perfect. And practice is what you can read here. The texts have not been edited, which means that you will read them as they were created. Read them carefully and you will notice how rich the magazine is: there is from the simplest personal description to the very complicated C1 proposal. And from all of them there is something new that you can learn. So then, read, learn and enjoy; that’s what this magazine is meant for.

Beltrán García. María García. Carlos González. Paula Melgarejo. Jaime Molina. Daniel Pérez. Luis Roldán. Víctor Jesús Ruiz. Marta Santos. D- Ignacio Divasson. 1 º Bachillerato: B- María Álvarez. Álvaro Antón. Gabriela Aragón. María Campos. Miriam Campoy. Elvira Cardo. Mireia Casanova. Marina Conejero. Paula Daza. Claudia de Miguel. Lucía del Hoyo. Elvira Díaz. María Gervilla. Lucía Gómez. Esperanza Guitián. Juan Herrero. Beatriz Lozano. Teresa Márquez. Marco Moreno. Gloria Muñoz. Marta Pedraza. Natalia Puebla. Jorge Río. Elena Ruiz. Claudia

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Samaniego. Sandra Samper. Cristina Sánchez. Javier Sanjuán. María Jesús Tercero. Rodrigo Vasserot. Alberto Zaballos. C- Pablo Álvarez. Miguel Elías. Ana Fernández. Paula García. Gonzalo Martínez. Daniel Pérez. Andrés Ribagorda. Mónica Segura. Hernández-Ros. 2 º Bachillerato: A- Marcos Martínez. C- Blanca Hernández-Ros. Edited & designed by: The Foregin Languages Department

Issue no. 13

CONTENTS

Writings 1º ESO

Writings 1º BACH

To the Manager 88 Trips, journeys, routes... 4 Formal Letters 94 Recipes 8 To the Editor 98 Stories 14 To Mr & Mrs X 100 A Place 17 Schooooooooooools 102 News 18 Employment Prospects 104 Letters 24 Jobs Available 112 On a More Personal Basis 26 Job Preparation 114 Dreams 28 Reviews 116 Mix 29 Childhood Sports 120 Informal Letters 125 Writings 2º ESO Advanced Students 126 STAFF 128 Places 30 Cultural Experiences 133 Seven Wonders 7 32 Cyberbullying 134 Film Reviews 34 Environment 144 Sports 36 City Centre 145 Some news 38 Other Topics 147 Vacation - Holidays 40 Informal Letters 42 Writings 2º BACH A Story 44 Another Story 46 Mix 148 Julia’s Corner: Mind the Gap 48

Writings 3º ESO Emails to Leo Formal Letters Letters to Paul Opinions &Stories

50 52 54 56

Writings 4º ESO Legal Age 58 Stories 62 Traffic 68 Should...? 69 Film Reviews 70 Manipulating the Weather 74 Complaint Department 76 Fashion 80 Miscellanea 82 Holidays 83 Looking for a Different City 84 School Years 86

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Disclaimer! These writings are original. They were written like this by their authors. Teachers have not corrected or amended them in any way! So... 2015-2016 Sch o ol Ye ar

...you can see their progress

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1º

ESO

Few years ago I went to Lapland. It was the most beautiful place that I`ve ever been. Lapland is the area that we can find at the top North of Europe. It`s in: Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia; I`m going to speak about Finnish Lapland that is where I went.

In that place, the summers; are not too warm, but the days are very long because we can see the sun shining almost the whole day, and the winters are very cold reaching - 40o C with very shorts days. When I went it was winter. The temperature was -26°C so we needed to put on: thermic clothes, normal clothes and over all clothes for skiing. We stayed there for 5 days, and in those five days, we saw many things: we saw Santa`s house, Santa`s park, Lapland forest and Rovaniemi.

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Trips,

Santa`s house and Santa´s village: The place where we meet Santa, Santa receives guest in the chamber every day, there I saw the little house where Santa makes all the toys that children want for Christmas day. Also I rode in a train that showed me Santa`s house. Then near the restaurant of Santa`s house I saw a little exhibition about animals that live in the North Pole, like polar bears, the snow`s wolfs… And then the most exciting thing that I saw it was a little room that it was made of ice, even the chairs. Santa’s park: there I saw and I rode in many attractions like

the ice attraction. This park was outside. Artic forest: there I rode a slide of huskies dogs and a slide of reindeers, one of them was really bid and wanted to eat me. Afterwards we stayed in a reindeer farm and had some biscuits made locally and a cup of tea. We really enjoyed the forest. With a lot of pines and snow every wear. It was so calm and wild environment. Rovaniemi city: it is the cultural capital of Lapland. We visited there Arktikum museum, Lapland forestry museum and Pilke science centre as well as the city hall. Every time we went inside a building we had to take out most of our clothes. It was funny. In Rovaniemi you can enjoy the Angry Birds activity Park. You can find angry birds figures and activities which includes ropewalk, swings, slides, and climbing frames. The park is located on the riverside, it is free of charge and we had really good time there even considering we were 22ºC below zero. We make this trip in family and I remember it always as the best place I have ever been. It was a lovely and wonderful trip. By Sofía González 1º A

Journeys,Routes... ROUTE 66

IN LONDON….. When I was in London I went to a restaurant and when we went to ask for food the waitress didn’t understand very well and we didn’t understand her. We tried to speak and understand barely. Later the waitress asked us: -Are you Spanish ? And we said:-Yes! Are you? She said: -Yes! We said: - Oh my goodness!! Because we are a lot of time asked for food and layter we known that the waitress was Spanish!!! By María Trebolle 1º C

The road 66 is over 4,000 km long and crosses two-thirds of the USA.It´s been called ´The Mother Road´ and ´The Main Street of America´. This route starts in the hustle and bustle of Chicago. 1920s- People didn´t use to travel much because there were no main roads in America. Agriculture communities that used to be alone started to grow and develop into towns. 1930s-America was suffering from the Great Depression, millions of people were out of work, they were in bad conditions, many families were also forced to leave their homes.

AN EMBARASSING TRIP TO AN ISLE I was on a boat close to a beach on Menorca last summer with my friends and my brothers having a party. We had pizzas, snacks and cakes. We put music on and then we started dancing. My father was driving the boat and my mother was making soup. I was going to the kitchen because I was hungry. On my way, I saw something strange moving in the water and suddenly a dolphin appeared out of knowhere and bit my trousers and pulled them down. Then I ran away to my room while everyone was laughing at me. I got the room crying and I decided to put on my swimsuit and then run to the water to try swimming with them.

1940s-1950s- The Great Depression end after the World War II. They would drive along Route 66 to the beaches of California (during holidays). 1956-present day-The towns and attractions along Route 66 began to die out. 1990s People started campaigns to preserve the old road, tourist began to travel down it again. By Lucía Jarillo 1º D

By Rodrigo Carrillo1º A

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And Many... The TRIP TO FIJI ISLAND.

One day, my father and I went to Fiji Island Fiji because I won a prize in a skiing competition. In the plane, we were talking about what we were going to do there. Suddenly, the pilot said that if we looked left we could see the beautiful Tah Mahal in India. Since we were near India, we saw the Chinese wall. When we were near Fiji, we also could see the Coral Reef. The first thing we did when we landed in Island Fiji, was to unpack the things in the wardrobe in the hotel. We started the trip in the morning of July 17th (2014) and we arrived on the afternoon of July 18th. Later we visited the sea, the swimming-pool that had the hotel and the breakfast, food, lunch, prices, etc. We wanted to do windsurf because this is a sport that we like very much. In the morning of the 19 of Julie in 2014, we rented 2 sails and 2 windsurf boards. At sunset, in the evening, we took some photos and later we went to have dinner and we ordered a delicious typical fish with salad a cake of white chocolate. Next day, we went to do windsurf to the pacific sea. There was a lot of wind, almost 70 knots and so many waves (8 m) and we enjoyed it a lot. Of July 20th, we realized that my father had broken a little bit the sail. In the evening, we went to a peculiar restaurant called FIJI KINDOM, which was in front the Pacific Ocean. We ate a great chicken that had a lot of salt and we couldn´t eat it. We complained and they got very angry. They called the policeman; the police came and tried the food. They said that we had the reason. Then the waiter wouldn´t want to give back our money. Later, the policeman arrested the waiter, got our money and gave it back to us. We went to another restaurant and we ate chicken and cheese cake. The next day, we couldn´t do windsurf, so we went to see koalas, monkeys and more animals. We ate eggs with pink sauce and tuna, later we ate a delicious ice cream of lemon, mango and pineapple. In the afternoon, we swam in the sea, the water was really warm and with lots of fishes. Of July 21th we went to swim in the sea and we did an activity called SWIM FOR BRAVES in which you had to swim with lots of sharks, but they were mastered by a boy called Jake, and he was blind in one eye because he was attacked by a shark while he was diving in the Indic Ocean. My father tried it and later he told me that he was frightened. I didn´t try it, but I swam with my father with dolphins. We enjoyed a lot and while we were caressing the dolphins, a shark conferred in the area of the dolphins and Jake threw it a dart, then the shark went to sleep. Later, we went to another place, and we knew that there was a big statue called the Magic Merely. It was the highest statue of iron that I have seen with my eyes! A lot of people were visiting that enormous and tall thing! It was made of iron and the head was made of gold! I as-

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ked one person if he knew the material that it was made of, and he replied that it was made of iron and the head of gold. In the center of the city where we were lodged, there was a big fun fair that was the second biggest in the world! In the fun fair park, there was a draw wheel called “FIJI EYE” Later we ate pizza with peperoni and bacon, another pizza with typical local cheese that was very acid and profiteroles with cream of milk and with chocolate. We spent the afternoon looking at the beautiful sea sitting in a bank and speaking with a friend called James. He spoke English, Italian, a little bit of Spanish and Russian. He was polyglot! We enjoyed a lot with him and he told us that we could windsurf tomorrow, that he loved windsurfing and he asked us if we would meet to do windsurf. We answered yes. Then he gave us his telephone number and his name and address. Next day, we went to do windsurf with him and I saw a shark that was lost. We were very afraid, and we went to another beach. There we could do windsurf like a king. Suddenly, we realized that my board had broken; then, we went out of the water and repaired it. When we were going back to the place when we rented the material, they told that we had to pay for it. We had to pay them, besides the money of the renting, the money of the board broken. Next day, we had to return home, and then we said byebye to all the people that we had met and they gave us his telephone number. We were very sad to return home, but also we were happy to see the rest of the family that had remained in Spain. When we were in the plane, we saw again the Chinese wall, the Tah Mahal and we were confused because we saw a big parachute jumping with a baby in his arms! In the plane, the air hostess offered us a mango juice. We thought that it was free and they said that we had to pay for it…but they were joking and we could drink it without paying in the end! When we arrived in Barajas, we were very impatient because we wanted to see our family. When we arrived home, my brothers and my mother prepared us a party, then we told the experience we lived and we continued our holidays with more beach in Valencia. We enjoyed a lot and we called our local friends to tell them that we had arrived well. It was the best trip that I have done in my life, THE END

WRITTEN BY: JAIME MOCHALES 1º A ENGLISH STARTED THE 17/2/2016 FINISHED THE 3/3/2016 DONE IT IN SPAIN

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My weekend

On Friday I went to Juande’s house one of my best friends. In his house we did a lot of things like playing football, we played a football match in the play station and I won. Later, we ate barbecue and ham and cheese pizza and later I went to my house by car. Juande’s dad took me. When I arrive to my house I slept at 12:30. On Saturday I went to my village with my family. When we arrive at the village the first thing that I do is say hello to ma cousin. At the afternoon we went too hunted but the bad thing is that we don’t hunt a lot of. In Sunday I went to my house and I play with my dog that her name is Lola later we to walk to my dog in the forest By Manuel Martínez 1º C

HOLY WEEK IN MALAGA One of my favourite places for spending my Easter holidays is Malaga. Malaga is located in Andalusia in the south of Spain. Holy week in Malaga is an ancient Spanish tradition. In Malaga you can see a lot of statues of Christ or Virgin Mary in processional thrones. Some of them can weigh 5000 kilos. I love military parades playing processional marches. I prefer processions at night because you can see “nazarenos”, people sometimes barefoot marching with an special habit with pointed hoods carrying long candles in silent. Antonio Banderas the Spanish actor belongs to the Virgin of Tears and Favor´s brotherhood.This brotherhood transport the Virgin´s throne on their shoulders on Palm Sunday. I would to be part of this brotherhood but there is a waiting list of years.

Last Friday, I and my class, 1ºA, went to the Archeological Museum. It was very interesting, I enjoyed a lot. We saw the part of the museum about Egypt, and a reproduction of the Altamira caves. The woman who was with us, explained the life of the Egyptians, and she talk to us about their gods, like Osiris, Isis, Rá, etc, and their stories. We saw a mommy with sarcophagus, too. It has got painted on the sarcophagus many drawings, like geometric shapes or snakes. It was beautiful! And on the top there was painted a woman or man, it depends if the mommy were boy or girl, and it had like “gold”. We saw many small statues, and pieces of rock with hieroglyphics that one time belonged to sarcophagus or something like that. We also watch two videos, which talked about the death, the path that this people have to do to go with Osiris, and have a “good life” after the death. It was very interesting. But, I liked more the reproduction of the Altamira caves. It was very cool and interesting. When I entered, I saw a cave with drawings at the top. Then I watch a video and suddenly the video stoped, and the table were we watch the video, became a mirror! So, the drawings shined in the mirror. At the top I saw horses, a hind and many buffaloes. I was very surprised, and I would that one day I could see the originals. I enjoyed a lot with my partners, and with my teacher, too. By Clara Usandizaga 1º A

By Daniel Muñoz 1º B

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Recipes

THE BEST TRADITIONAL BRITISH CHISTMAS PUDDING RECIPE No British Christmas is complete without a Christmas Pudding. Everyone needs a great recipe, and this is my favorite Recipe. Christmas pudding is best made well in advance to allow it to mature which traditionally is made on stir it up Sunday the Sunday before Advent around the end of November. Don´t be put off by the number of ingredients in this recipe, although it may seem daunting, simply assemble all your ingredients in advance, and the rest is easy. All that is left then, is to make a wish. * SERVES 8 – 10 *1lb/450g dried mixed fruit (use golden raisins, currants) *1oz/25g mixed candied peel, cored and finely chopped *grated zest and juice *1/2 large orange and *1/2lemon *4 tbsp brandy plus a little extra for soaking at the end *2oz/55g self-raising flour, sifted *1level tsp ground mixed spice *1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon *4oz/110 g shredded suet, beef or vegetarian *4oz/110 g soft, dark brown sugar *4oz/110 g white fresh bread crumbs *1oz/25 g whole shelled almonds, roughly chopped *2 large, fresh eggs. METHOD: 1. Get everything prepared. Chop the almonds coarsely. Peel, core and chop the apples. Sharpen your knife and chop the candied peel. (You can chop the almonds and apples en a food processor, but the peel must be done by hand.) Grate three quarters of the nutmeg (sounds a lot but it`s correct). Mix all the ingredients for the pudding, except the butter, in a large bowl. 2. Holding the butter in its wrapper, grate a quarter of it into the bowl, then stir everything together. Repeat until all the butter is grated, then stir for 3-4 minutes –the mixture is ready when it subsides slightly after each stir. Ask the family to stir too, and get everyone to make a wish. 3. Generously butter two 1.2 litre/ 2 pint bowls and put a disc of greaseproof paper in the bottom of each. Pack in the pudding mixture. Cover whit a double layer of greaseproof paper or baking parchment, pleating it to allow for expansion, then tie whit string (keep the paper in place with a rubber band while tying). Trim off any excess paper.

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4. Now stand each bowl on a large sheet of foil and bring the edges up over the top, then put another sheet of foil over the top and bring it down undermeath to make a double package (this makes the puddings watertight) .Tie with more string, and make a handle for easy lifting in and out of the pan. 5. Boil or over steam the puddings for 8 hours, topping up with water necessary. Remove from the pans and leave too cool overnight. When cold, discard the messy wrappings and re-wrap and lemon in spanking new greaseproof or baking parchment, foil and string. Store in a cool, dry place until Christmas. 6. To make the brandy butter, cream butter whit the orangezest and sugar. Gradually beat in the brandy or cognac and choppedginger. Put in a small bowl, fork the top attractively and put in the fridge to set. The butter will keep for a week in the fridge, or it can be frozen for up 6 weeks. 7. On Christmas Day, boil or oven steam for 1 hour. Unwrap and turn out. To flame, warm 3-4 tbsp brandy in a small pan, pour it over the pudding and set light to it. By Victoria Ayuso 1º A

Here’s an easy recipe to make

Christmas cookies. INGREDIENTS • • • • • •

1 cup of butter 2 ¼ cups of sifted flour 1 cup of sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla STEPS

COOKING RECIPE: CUSTARD INGREDIENTS: (for 4 diners)

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Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with the electric mixer for five minutes, until it becomes fluffy.

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Add the egg, the salt and the vanilla and mix again.

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Add the flour and keep mixing until it becomes a stiff dough.

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Put the dough in plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for two hours.

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Roll the dough on a floured surface and cut into different shapes using cookie cutters.

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Place the cookies on a baking tray and bake them at maximum temperature until they become brown on the edges, usually fifteen minutes.

· 300 centilitre of milk · 3 eggs · 100 grams of sugar · 1 lemon peel · 1 tablespoon vanilla

· 50 grams of cinnamon • REALIZATION:

Wait until they are cold, and if you like, you can decorate them with coloured icing.

1. First, introduced the eggs, the milk and the sugar in the thermomix and put that mixture in speed four during thirty seconds.

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2. After, pour the lemon peel into the thermomix and lay the thermomix in speed seven and wait five minutes.

I hope you like it.

3. Then, add the tablespoon vanilla and the cinnamon and put the thermomix in speed six, ten minutes and ninety degrees.

You can also make a hole in the cookie, before baking, pass a short piece of wool through it and hang them from the Christmas tree.

By Rodrigo García 1º C

4. Next, put the custard in the fridge and hold off these five hours to heat. 5. By last, after five hours, you can enjoy these delicious custard. By Gonzalo Conde 1º C

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CUPCAKES: Ingredients: -1 cup of butter -1 cup of sugar -2 eggs -1 cup of vainilla extract -1/3 of milk -1 1/3 of flour -1 spoon of baking powder Preparation:

It is a food for one person.

1- Preheat your oven to 350º. 2-Cream the sugar with the butter. 3- Add the eggs, vainilla, and the baking powder and mix. 4- Add the ingredients with the milk and mix. 5- Finally bake for 20 min. 6- And then take out the cupcakes. 7- Finally you can decorate the cupcakes.

Ingredients:

By Alba Gordo 1º C

3 tomatoes 1 green pepper ½ onion 1 garlic clove Salt Oil Bread 1 glass of water Preparation: You need to put all the ingredients on the thermomix and the thermomix mix the ingredients. Later you putt he mix on a plate and you can put ingredients to spice. The gapacho is ready to eat. By Roi Andonegui 1º C

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II How to Make Perfect Guacamole Recipe · Prep time: 10 minutes · Yield: Serves 2-4 Be careful handling chiles if using. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not touch your eyes or the area near your eyes with your hands for several hours. Ingredients · 2 ripe avocados · 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt · 1 Tbsp of fresh lime juice or lemon juice · 2 Tbsp to 1/4 cup of minced red onion or thinly sliced green onion · 1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced · 2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped · A dash of freshly grated black pepper · 1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips. Method 1 Cut avocado, remove flesh: Cut the avocados in half. Remove seed. Score the inside of the avocado with a blunt knife and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.) Place in a bowl. 2 Mash with a fork: Using a fork, roughly mash the avocado. (Don’t overdo it! The guacamole should be a little chunky.)

air reaching it. (The oxygen in the air causes oxidation which will turn the guacamole brown.) Refrigerate until ready to serve. Chilling tomatoes hurts their flavor, so if you want to add chopped tomato to your guacamole, add it just before serving. Variations For a very quick guacamole just take a 1/4 cup of salsa and mix it in with your mashed avocados. Feel free to experiment! One classic Mexican guacamole has pomegranate seeds and chunks of peaches in it (a Diana Kennedy favorite). Try guacamole with added pineapple, mango, or strawberries. The simplest version of guacamole is just mashed avocados with salt. Don’t let the lack of availability of other ingredients stop you from making guacamole. To extend a limited supply of avocados, add either sour cream or cottage cheese to your guacamole dip. Purists may be horrified, but so what? It tastes great. For a deviled egg version with guacamole, try our Guacamole Deviled Eggs! Hello! All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you wish to republish this recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words and link back to How to Make Perfect Guacamole on Simply Recipes. Thank you! Links:

3 Add salt, lime juice, and the rest: Sprinkle with salt and lime (or lemon) juice. The acid in the lime juice will provide some balance to the richness of the avocado and will help delay the avocados from turning brown. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, black pepper, and chiles. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Remember that much of this is done to taste because of the variability in the fresh ingredients. Start with this recipe and adjust to your taste. 4 Cover with plastic and chill to store: Place plastic wrap on the surface of the guacamole cover it and to prevent

How to Cut and Peel and Avocado - step by step instructions here on Simply Recipes Guacamole Deviled Eggs here on Simply Recipes What’s in a Name? The Avocado Story - how the avocado got its name, from NPR w w w. a v o c a d o. o r g’s Guacamole Central - more versions of guacamole By Lorena Domínguez 1º C

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Spaghetti Pasta Carbonara Recipe · Prep time: 10 minutes · Cook time: 20 minutes · Yield: Serves 4-6

This recipe uses raw eggs, which are essentially cooked by tossing with hot pasta. They are not cooked to the point of scrambled though, just enough to thicken the eggs into a sauce.

The garlic is optional. It is not usually included in

3 Beat eggs and half of the cheese: In a small bowl, beat

pasta carbonara, but it tastes great so we’ve included it.

the eggs and mix in about half of the cheese.

By the way, “guanciale”, or pork jowl, is traditionally used

4 Cook pasta: Once the water has reached a rolling boil,

in this dish, so if you can get it, by all means use it.

add the dry pasta, and cook, uncovered, at a rolling boil. 5 Toss pasta with pancetta/bacon: When the pasta is al

Ingredients

dente (still a little firm, not mushy), use tongs to move it

· 1 Tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter

to the bowl with the bacon and garlic. Let it be dripping

· 1/2 pound pancetta or thick cut bacon, diced

wet. Reserve some of the pasta water.

· 1-2 garlic cloves, minced, about 1 teaspoon

Move the pasta from the pot to the bowl quickly, as you

(optional)

want the pasta to be hot. It’s the heat of the pasta that

· 3-4 whole eggs

will heat the eggs sufficiently to create a creamy sauce.

· 1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese

Toss everything to combine, allowing the pasta to cool

· 1 pound spaghetti pasta (or bucatini or fettuccine)

just enough so that it doesn’t make the eggs curdle when

· Salt and black pepper to taste

you mix them in. (That’s the tricky part.) 6 Add the beaten egg mixture: Add the beaten eggs with

Method

cheese and toss quickly to combine once more. Add salt to taste. Add some pasta water back to the pasta to keep

1 Heat pasta water: Put a large pot of salted water on to

it from drying out.

boil (1 Tbsp salt for every 2 quarts of water.)

2 Sauté pancetta/bacon and garlic: While the water is coming to a boil, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the bacon or pancetta and cook slowly until crispy. Add the garlic (if using) and cook another minute, then turn off the heat and put the pancetta and garlic into a large bowl Serve at once with the rest of the parmesan and freshly ground black pepper. If you want, sprinkle with a little fresh chopped parsley.

By Lorena Domínguez 1º C

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III BROWNIE 250g 70% Chocolate 250g unsalted butter 300g sugar 3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk 60g flour 1/2 of teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 60g cocoa powder 100g walnuts (optional) If you have all of this continue with the recipe and follow this steps: heat oven 180C line 22cm/ 22cm baking tin with baking paper mix butter and sugar melt chocolate add eggs to butter and sugar add chocolate to butter sugar and eggs add flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder and walnuts pour into lined baking tin Bake at 180C for 30 mins Leave to cool completely before turning out and cutting See you tomorrow, By Rodrigo JimĂŠnez 1Âş C

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It was one day of summer one of this typical days that you don´t know how to do, so I decide to play guitar. My sister was playing the piano and my father was working on his IPad.

So I started to play the guitar when a voice scared me. It was my family that was going to visit us and give us some presents because three days ago was the birthday of my little sister. They gave us a lot of present and it remembered me to Christmas. Only was missing the Christmas tree! It was a very good surprise for us because we were very boring! Now I must say that my family surprised me and.. I loved them so much! By Juan de Dios Colmenero 1º C This history is about a girl that has a normal life she goes to a good school life in normal house... She is like an invisible person in the school like is kind t a very shy person. One day she discovered tan her grandmother is a queen. And she will be the princess. And then she begins to be another person the people love it, and everybody want to go whith she. But she start to think that is because his will be the princes. And then decide that she is like she is a she doesn’t change only because she will be a princess and 2 years later all the people like the girl because is a very good person. By Amalia Alonso 1º A

THE ROBBERY Last month I was withdrawing my money in the bank. A gang of thieves got into the bank. Everybody was scared of them, because they had guns and they were shouting and threaten us. When the police came, the robbers got away with the haul. Fortunatelly they did not had enough time to rob all the money from the bank safe. Today it is the first time that I came back to the bank after the robbery. I felt a little bit scared because I had terrible memories that came to my mind from that scary day. Now I am coming into the bank, I am withdrawing my money and….oh no! They are here again, dear followers that are reading my blog please call the police!!!! I am in Royal Bank of Oxf….. By Daniel Muñoz 1º B

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The day I met Justin Beiber One day, Paul, me, met the famous American pop singer Justin Beiber when I was on holiday with my friends in California. At first, I thought that he was cool. He sang very well and he told funny stories to his fans. But the next day, he robbed a bank and I decided to catch him. A person on my left had a long knife and he killed Justin Beiber. Finally, I wrote a book about this fascinating story and I became famous in all the world. By Pablo Sigueros 1º A This history is about a poor boy that life in The street. He has a excelent talent he sings like a singer but, like he is a homeless, nobody look at him. One day one person that have a discapacity hear him and says a need this voice for my new singer. This boy is a director of a study about music. Then, went to the place that normally was the boy but don’t find him. And then the director always go to that place to find him, and finally one then find him and say his propose . Then the boy say : oh, yes a want to sing which your study. Then 5 years later he is rich and always gives money for the homeless because he knows what do you feel when you are poor and see a rich person. The end By Amalia Alonso 1º A

17 THE TIGER: One day, Jake and Peter, who were brothers, were to the jungle with lot of food and delicious cakes. Suddenly, Jake heard a strange noise. He thought it was a tiger scream, but Peter told him that he thought it belonged to a lion. Anyway, since the two of them were obviously afraid, they decided that the best option to get a bit of relax was to eat something and then, to continue walking and taking pictures. -Oh dear!, said Peter, I’ve already heard the noise again. They got close, and they looked carefully but they were so frightened that they couldn’t see anything! Later, when the noise stopped, they saw a tiger that was fighting with a lion; the two of them were right!! When they saw the two animals fighting aggressively, they got more afraid to continue looking and so, they decided to run away. When the sunset arrived, they decided to go again to see what was happening in that moment. They were fighting but they were very tired. Then, Jake, had the perfect idea to win a little of money: he wanted to record and upload it in Internet. When he was recording, the tiger bit the lion in the neck and the lion died. When the fight was finished, the children realized that they were fighting because the two of them wanted to eat the dead and enormous elephant that was lying on the ground. The tiger carried it with the help of its group that had been hidden when the fight was in the worst moment. After this, they were all very tired. Besides, the tiger that had fought was hurt in its leg, but he finally became a hero. When the tiger group was returning back to the cave where it lived, it started to smell human body. Later, the tiger that had fought looked at the boys although they did not realized because they were sleeping. Fortunately for them, the tiger did not attack them and it started to lick them with its tongue. Suddenly, the boys woke up and they saw a big an enormous tiger that was licking them. They try to run away, but they thought that the tiger needed help since it was bleeding in its leg. While they were walking to the veterinarian, the tiger felt fond of the children. The vet put a big plaster on its leg, and while they were returning home, they considered what to with the tiger. They had a lot of ideas, and they thought that running was the best, instead of carrying it home since their parents will get angry otherwise. They tried, but the tiger followed them. Finally, they decided to hide it in their basement, where their parents couldn´t see it. They did that. They hid it there, in the basement, and every day, they fed the tiger with an enormous piece of beef. Every day, the children washed the tiger, they raced, and they always played throwing the ball to the tiger

and he had to get back and give it to Jake or Peter, like the dogs. The thing that they liked more was playing Chess, and the tiger learnt how to play! Jake and Peter decided to tell their parents that they had a tiger, because if their parents found it, they will be punished and the tiger will have go back to the jungle and will die, because he wasn’t enough healthy to return. The good news for the boys was that their parents left the tiger to stay with them! The boys taught the tiger how to write, but they couldn’t teach him how to speak yet. After some time, the tiger wrote a note to the family saying that he wanted to return to the jungle because he wanted to have a family like them. The family was very sad, but they also were happy because he will live better in the jungle rather that in the city in a basement with the pollution, cars, buses, etc. The tiger gave an enormous hug to the family and he returned to the jungle. He also wrote a note saying that he will come back one day with his family to see them and to stay with them some days. They were all crying, so the father, that was very clever, thought that they could have dinner with a barbecue. Suddenly, all the tigers were to Jake and Peter house attracted by the smell of the barbecue. They all ate and they all went to sleep, and suddenly the tiger said “GOOD BYE”. He had learnt to tell those two words after hearing them a lot of times when it lived there. They all lived very happy, and in three years, the tiger came back again with its family: it had married and had seven puppies. They stayed one week, and then they returned to the jungle. The family was sad again, but also happy because they saw that the tiger was happy and fully healed. The tiger family lived happy with their puppies. And also the human family, that was proud of the tiger. And that night, before going to sleep, Jake started telling their family, once more: -Once upon time, my brother Peter and I were to the jungle with food and delicious cakes to take some good pictures… THE END By Jaime Mochales 1º A

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Story One summer evening I was sitting by the open window, reading a good but rather frightening mystery story. After a time it became too dark for me to read easily, so I put my book down and got up to switch on the light. I was just about to draw the curtains as well when I heard a loud cry of ``Help! Help! ´´ It seemed to come from the trees at the end of the garden. I looked out but it was now too dark to see anything clearly. Almost immediately I heard the cry again. It sounded like a child, although I couldn’t imagine how anybody could need help in our garden, unless one of the boys of the neighbourhood had climbed a tree and couldn’t get down. I decided, however, that I ought to go out and have a look in the garden, just in case someone was in trouble. I took the torch which we keep for going down into the cellar, where there is no electric light, and picked up a strong walking stick, thinking that this might come in useful, too. Armed with these, I went out into the garden. Once again I heard the cry. There was no doubt that it came from the trees at the end of the garden. ``Who’s there? ´´ I called out as I walked, rather nervously, down the path that led to the trees. But there was no answer. With the help of my torch I examined the whole of that part of the garden and the lower branches of the trees. There was no sign of anybody or anything. I came to the conclusion that someone was playing a rather silly joke on me. Still feeling rather puzzled, I went back to the house and put away the torch and the stick. I had just sat down and begun to read my book again when I was startled by the cry of ``Help! Help! ´´, this time from right behind my shoulder. I dropped my book and jumped up. There, sitting on top of the mantelpiece, was a large green and red bird. It was a parrot! While I was out in the garden, the bird must have seen the light in my room and flown in through the open window. By Gonzalo Conde 1º C

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A Place How is Tokyo?

Tokyo has a population of 35 millions people. It is de largest city in the world. It is also one of the most exciting.Everything move fast here. It has one of the biggest and busiestrailwayin the world. Every day, 11 millions computers use it to get to and from work. People earnthe highest salaries, and spend the most money. They wearthe lates fashion, and have the most up-todate phones. It is the worldÂ´s most expensive city.

Visiting Tokyo Tokyo i son the east coast of japan. The summers are hot and humid.the most beautiful time of the year is spring,when the famous cherry blosoms i son the trees.The city is huge, but is it one of the safes cities on the world. Japan is mysterious.It is difficult fot foreigners to understant.

By Victoria Ayuso 1Âş A

OLD AND NEW Tokyo was originally a small fishing village called EDO.The name changed in 1868 when the emperetor mover there. The architecture ser vey modern. There are not mey old buildings because 1923 earthquakeand the Second War. But tradicional japan is alwais near, with many Shinto shrines and public baths around the city.

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News Spain investigates alleged offshore ties.

Messi’s

Spanish tax authorities say they are investigating allegations of tax irregularities involving soccer player Lionel Messi after documents released by an international probe of offshore accounts. Messi’s family released a statement Monday denying wrongdoing and threatened to sue media outlets that released the information linking the Argentine player to accounts in Panama. The Barcelona star was among those named in reports by international media who received a vast trove of data and documents leaked from a law firm based in Panama. Last year, Spanish authorities charged Messi and his father with three counts of tax fraud for allegedly defrauding Spain’s tax office of 4.1 million euros (US$4.4 million) in unpaid taxes from 200709. They go on trial in late May and face nearly two years in prison if found guilty.

THE BULLYING The school should always be a place where you feel safe. However, for many children, the school has become the source of a type of violence victims and exercising their peers The bullying in schools in Spain is a 93’3 % and more and more cases of school bullying. The ONG ANAR received from 25,000 calls in 2015 with possible references to issues of bullying and they detected 573 cases “demonstrated

By Íñigo Álvarez-Buiza 1º C

THE BUDGIES The budgies are from Australia but now there are around the world because they are a very popular pet for the children. Budgies usually eat cereals and seeds but now in the animal shops sell special food for them. Also you can give to your budgies fruits such as apples and pears. Budgies can be distinguished if they are male or female by a jowl that they have on the peak. If the jowl is blue, the budgie is male but if the jowl is brown the budgie is female. These animals have fun with everything, even toys like a little ball to a swing. It is advisable to have two or more budgies because they are birds of love and may feel alone. By Teresa Delgado 1º C

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and served bullying”.

Then there is another type of harassment through technological devices called ciberbullying. A case of ciberbullying is the Irish girl Phoebe Prince, 15, was harassed, humiliated and abused for three months by some fellow high school until he could not take it anymore and committed suicide by hanging himself. Harassment actually followed online after his death. By Teresa Delgado 1º C

Alonso´s crash

Last 20/03/2016 Alonso had an enormous crash at Albert Park in Melbourne.

The 22nd of March at Melbourne´s grand prix Fernando Alonso had a terrible accident. Fernando suffered the terrible number of 44G before he

He was in a big straight line with the DRS opened and he crashed at a speed of 330km/h with Gutierrez. He had a lot of luck because he could die because of the speed and he must be careful. By Luis Rebollo 1º C

New building in Dubai Calatrava will design the new tallest building of the world for the city of Dubai. It will have from 18 to 20 floors and lots of restaurants. It will also have 35.000 houses and a very big garden at it´s top.

impacts with wall. He had lots of luck because he could die. By Luis Rebollo 1º C

The longest flight in the world The longest flight in the world is from Dubai to Panama. The flight is 17 hours and 35 minutes and it´s operated by emirates with the boeing 777-200LR(long range) By Luis Rebollo 1º C

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THE BOOK FAIR

There will be 368 booths and more than 3,000 held book signings.

The book fair it opened in 1933 in the Paseo de Recoletos (Madrid). But because of the many writers who wanted to put their booths there, they passed the book fair to the Retiro Park.

You can visit the Book Fair from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00. By Teresa Delgado 1º C

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News THE REAL MADRID TEAM AND IT´S ACADEMY

An engine from an airplane of the British airways gets burn while it was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport.

Why the first division of Real Madrid doesn´t use players from it´s academy? Children from eight years old are forming and training hard in those academies. They compete at the highest level both nationally and internationally. Real Madrid manufactures players and then sells them to other teams. If Real Madrid knows what kind of players needs for the first team, why doesn´t manufacture them? It would be cheaper and easier. Maybe Real Madrid earns much more money selling players from the academy and buying players from abroad. By Jaime Fernández 1º D

THE F1 PREPARATION STARTS AT BARCELONA

With 172 people on board the jet needed to be evacuated from the airplane. Fortunately nobody died but 13 people went out from the airplane with some injures because of the fire. The type of airplane was a 777-200. This accident was terrible for the airport because until the runway was cleared nobody could land over there. We don´t know the causes of this fire but aviation experts are looking for the solution of this problem because it could affect to other airplanes. By Luis Rebollo 1º C

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Since a few weeks ago in Barcelona circuit, the first preparations for the F1 2016 season started. With some new colours in the cars or some modifications on their engines. There were some surprises like Alonso that returned to the podium on the testing laps, but of course again the Mercedes were the fastest cars on the track. Hopefully we can see Alonso in the podium this season and winning again like in oldest times. By Luis Rebollo 1º C

Investigations from the Drents’ Museum, in the Netherlands, have found a statue of Buddha inside the remains of a Buddhist monk that lived around the year 1100. This is the result of the automomification, a procedure practiced in Japan that consisted of two thousand days survive a strict diet. When it was a living skeleton, was placed inside the statue with a breathing tube anda campaign that communicated to the outside if was still alive. When it stopped ringing, it it was assumed that had died By Miguel Martin 1º D

GLOBAL WARMING

INTERNET FOR THE ADOLESCENCES: From my point of view I think that today, many people use online socializing in their daily routine. This makes many people think IT is good for socializing, because it’s a good and easy way to talk to family and friends and also allows you to meet new people, but from my point of view it has a lot of disadvantages. First of all, speaking through the Internet isn’t good for shy people, since it makes them more intoverted because they avoid facing difficult situations, besides you spend more time on the computer than necessary, which is bad for your eyes. Secondly, Internet communication is superficial too, and a lot of people lie about who they are. To sum up, I think that online socialising is a bit dangerous. This problem will be solved if teenagers and adults are taught to give more importance to real communication than to online communication. By Alba Gordo 1º C

Global warming and climate changes are teams for the observed century – scale rise in the average temperature of the Earth´s climate system and its related effects. Multiple lines of scientist evidence show that the climate system is warming. Although the increase of near – Surface atmosphesferic temperature is the measure of global warming often reported in the popular press, most of the adictional energy stored in the climate system since 1970 has gone into ocean warming. The remainder has melted the continents and atmospheric . Many of the observed changes since 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millenia.The avarage temperature of the lower trophospere has increased between 0.13 and 0.22 per decade since 1979 according to satellite temperatura measurements . Climate proxies show the temperature to have been relatively stable over the one or two thousand years before 1850, with regionally varying fluctuations such as the medieval warm period and the litle ice age. By Pablo Monteagudo 1º D

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LANGUAGES IN THE WORLD

Have you ever imagined speaking new and beautiful languages such as French, English or even Swedish? Well, in case you have, you are open to other cultures and that is really important just because it is the base of our society. Many times people think that learning another language is expensive, hard and awful, but in reality it is an opportunity to meet and freely explore the world, to learn new things and cultures. There are lots of ways to learn a new language. The most common of all is having a teacher or person that helps you improve your speaking and understanding of the language you are learning. You can always practice traveling to the country where they speak the language you want to learn. Here I have 9 hacks to learn a perfect language in just a month: 1. Immerse yourself: because you will never learn a language if you don’t think in that language. To do this you have to go to a place where to speak that language and stay there for a while. 2. Forget about translations: learn repeating, imitating and especially not with shame. 3. Write: after you have conversations where you have not understood some things, write them. Then go to the dictionary and look for those words or phrases. 4. Try to compare two words that in different languages are written and pronounced similar so that you remember them 5. Television, films, music: watch films, listen to music, sing songs and buy newspapers and magazines. It’s fun and this will help you improve your pronunciation and understanding. 6. Non-verbal signals: in addition to words, observe the people when they talk. That will allow you to communicate better. 7. Practice with friends, while individual classes will give you a lot, classes with friends will allow you to interact much more and learn faster. 8. Practice whenever you can, before and after traveling: If you spend a lot of time without practicing a language you will forget it. For this reason, you should practice it whenever you can. 9. Install apps that help you learn other languages. They are always useful. There are many good things about speaking another language, for example, you meet other people and visit amazing places. The “coolest” thing about learning a new language is that you can watch or read your favorite films and books in original version. Apart from that, you can always earn money teaching your mother language in other

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countries. Personally I believe that we do not appreciate what we have around us, our environment, that is why we need to be open minded, to have that feeling of freedom. Think of all the experiences you could live if you were able to speak lots of languages. There will always be a part inside you that would like to give up, but do not let that stop you from learning. By Karen Camacho 1º A

QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT SHOPPING (4 PEOPLE): 1: How often do you go shopping? Once/twice/four times a week 2: Where do you go shopping? Shop/department store/ shopping centre 3: Which is your favourite shop? Hollister/Zara/El Corte Inglés 4: What do you usually buy? Sports clothes/clothes/toys 5: When do you go shopping? Mondays/Tuesdays/weekends 7: Why is shopping important for you? Makes you happy/thin/fat REPORT: I asked 4 different people about their shopping routines. Most people said that they went shopping twice a week but Peter said that he went four times a week. Most people went shopping to a shop but Sophie said that she went to a shopping centre. Everybody said that their favourite shop was Hollister. Most people said that they usually bought sports clothes but Emilio Rodriguez said he bought toys for his children. Everybody said that they went shopping on Mondays. Most people said that go shopping was important for them because it made them happy but Carol said that it made her fat. By PABLO SIGUEROS 1º A

III Last Saturday an exciting football match was played in Milan (Italy) by Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid. It was de final match of the Champions League and Real Madrid won it, so they have now eleven championship titles in this competition. Atlético de Madrid hasn`t got anyone yet. The match ends in a tie, 1-1. Sergio Ramos scored in the first half for Real Madrid and Dani Carrasco did it for Atlético in the second half. They had to play for an extra time to break the tie, but none of teams scored a second goal, so the championship was finally decided on penalties. Real Madrid won the penalty shootout 5-4. Both teams started by scoring the three early penalties. At the fourth round, Real Madrid scored too but Juan Fran missed the penalty for Atlético de Madrid. The decisive penalty was scored by Cristiano Ronaldo and happiness exploded among the Real Madrid fans. By Fernando Arenas 1º C

QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT SPORTS (4 PEOPLE): 1: How often do you see football on TV? 2: Where do you see this football? 3: Which is your favourite team? 4: Do you play football? 5: What other sports do you play? 6: Who is your favourite sportsman/sportswoman? 7: When do you do sports? 8: Why is sport important for you? REPORT: I asked 4 different people about their sports routines and especially football. Half of the people said that saw football on TV once a week and the other half once a month. In relation with the place where they saw football, 50% said at home and the other 50% at the stadium. Most people preferred Atlético de Madrid football team, and said that played football sometimes. The other favourite sports were tennis and golf. 2 people said Rafael Nadal was their favourite sportsman and the other 2 said Antoine Griezmann. Everybody practiced sports at the weekend and for entertainment. By Pablo Sigueros 1º A

A type of lizard called crested gecko The crested gecko is a type of lizard that comes from new Caledonia. The crested gecko doesn’t have a specific colour, it can be brown, orange and yellow with black spots too! It eats insects and pap, the type of insects that it likes to eat is worms, crickets and cockroach. I have a crested gecko and it’s too funny to see it hunting the insects. By Alberto Delgado 1º D

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Writing Hello Marina, Thank you for your e-mail. The information was very interesting. My favourite TV programme is “El Hormiguero”. It is a chat show. You can see it from Monday to Thursday from 9:45 to 10:30 pm. It is on channel 3. In this programme, Pablo Motos interviews a famous person and does games. I like this programme because it is cool and funny. Well, I hope you see this programme. Bye Marina, Pablo By Pablo Sigueros 1º A

25th January 2016 Hello Alfredo: I write to you to talk about a restaurant that I like to go. It name is “El Chaflán”, is a restaurant with four stars, and the looks that have is very good. In a birthday of a friend we went there and the food was very good and I like to go for second time. We had fun. The waiters are very friendly, they were very funny. We ate a lot of food. When we returned to home, we didn´t like to had dinner because we were full. I recommend you to go. Test it Write soon Jimena By Jimena Labarga 1º A

AN INFORMAL EMAIL Hello everybody, The band that my friend and my like, is not a band it is a singer called Jason Derulo. Our favourite songs are Talk Dirty and Try Me. We haven`t been to one of his concerts but we saw it on youtube and he has shaved hair but not exactly. He usually wear a jacket, white or black trousers an boots. We like them because he sing and dance well and because is a kind person, too. The last two albums from Jason Derulo are Everything is 4 and Talk Dirty, he is one of the more popular singers in the charts of pop music around the world. Next summer we will attend to the concert of Jason Derulo that will be place in New York, all of as are very excited and we are sure that we will have a great moment there. Also we are waiting to the next album from Jason Derulo, we hope that we can listen it in two months. See you soon Rodrigo By Rodrigo Carrillo1º A

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INFORMAL LETTER Hello Jane, How are you these days? I’m going to the theatre this evening with some friends; some from Spain and others from Jamaica. Would you like to come with us? We are going to see a chat show, where Peter Smith will interview the singer Jackson Derulo. Do you know this person? If you finally come with us, you should be at Flowers Theatre at 19:00. Please confirm as soon as possible. Hope to see you there. Bye Bye Pablo By Pablo Sigueros 1º A

Letters FORMAL LETTER Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article about climate change published in The Times last week. Firstly, let me say I have the same opinion as your newspaper. I think the man does a lot of dangerous things to the environment. For example, pollute rivers, seas and oceans. Next, I also think that we don’t recycle enough. If all the people in the world recycle, global warming will stop. And this is good news for all the world. However, if people continue with the pollution, the human beings will die. Finally, I have a lot of ideas for TV programmes about recycling. Please, phone me if you are interested. Yours faithfully, Pablo Sigueros By Pablo Sigueros 1º A

FORMAL LETTER

Dear Editor, I am a resident of Rivertown and I read your article about concern with the rise in criminal activity. I am going to give my opinion about what the police and citizens should do to prevent it. The police are supposed to protect the citizens from the offenders that commit these crimes. In my view, I believe they should drive police cars every day in the neighbourhoods. If the police offered more protection, there would not be such a high number of crimes in Rivertown. For this reason, they should work day and night. This will probably make residents feel safer. Some people believe that residents must also help. I fully support this idea. Because of this , I think they should install alarms to prevent burglars from breaking into their houses. If they install these in their houses, the high number of crimes will be reduced to a lower one . when they are out, they must take sprays with them so they can avoid being attacked by an offender. If this happened, they should report the crime because if someone has been attacked by someone else, they should tell the police. I believe that, at night, there should be security guards in the neighbourhood to prevent night attacks. In short, I believe that the best way to prevent crimes in Rivertown is to make police and residents do their job and all they can do to stop this controversy. In this way, the neighbourhood will be safer. Yours faithfully, Karen Camacho. By Karen Camacho 1º A

Hi Alfredo, I want to tell you about a thing that I did at Christmas. I went with my brother and my father to the “Bernabéu Tour”. It was very funny, we did a lot of things, such us taking photos or going to the soccer field. There were a lot of trophies but my favourites were the Champions league cups. We could visit the locker room of the football players, they were very interesting, there you can find: showers, one Jacuzzi, lockers, etc. But the most I liked was when we went to the bench, they were very modern, and you could see all the stadium from there. Then we went to the football stadium box, those seats were really comfortable, later we went to the press room and we talked like if we were the coaches. After that we finish the tour in the Real Madrid shop where we picked up the photos they made us at when the Tour started. I enjoyed a lot, it is a visit I will recommend you. Have a nice day, Best regards By Rodrigo García 1º C

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If I had to say who is the best actor in the world, I’d

Heath Ledger

. choose He was an australian film actor and he made series. He was also a film director. After perfoming roles, he moved to Los Angeles to persue his career. In 1999, he starred with Julia Stiles in the teen comedy ’10 Things I Hate About You’ and the crime film ‘Two Hands’, wich made him very famous. He acted in films like ‘The Patriot’ with Mel Gibson, ‘Monster Ball’, ‘A Knight’ Tale’, ‘Ned Kelly’, ‘The Brothers Grimm’ with Matt Damon, ‘Brokeback Mountain and more films that made one of the most famous actors of Holliwood. He died eight years ago. By María Peñas 1º A

“ My opinion about Castle ” Castle in an American program, it ‘s about a writer and a team of crime investigators who, with the help of Castle, resolve crimes. I really like this program, not only because of the crimes that are so original, but because it isn’t only about resolving crimes, it’s funny too and in the eighth season Castle and Beckett (the leader of the team) get married so it’s a little bit about love too. What I don’t like about this program is that the first couple of seasons were pretty interesting, but I think the creators just ran outs of ideas so now it’s all about Becket running away and it’s really boring to see every day the same storie, specially when you know hey are going to find her because if they don’t the series wouldn’t exist and on top of that the channels it’s usually on, they put six minutes of adverts or more. It’s really exhausting to be watching ten minutes of program and then when things get really interesting you have to wait six minutes to continue watching it. I think most of the people just get tired and switch the TV off. I still really enjoy this program and I really hope they stop putting on so many adverts, because if not I think I will get tired like the other people and switch the TV of to! By Maria Sowatskey 1º A

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Mi class is 1ºA. I´m going to talk about school´s parties. They were last 16 and 17 of March. On Wednesday, mi class and I were responsible for holding the posters of different classes, and then we had mass every year. When it finished, older did their theatre. It was very good, they sang and danced a lot. Mi favourite part was when they danced the Cantajuegos and when they put a lot of ancient songs. When the theatre finished, we ate a small piece of sausage and there was a football match between teachers and students. I didn´t watch it, but I think teachers won. Later we did what we wanted, like ate in the pub or play in the playground. If you wanted, you could eat and if you didn´t want not. Then, at three o´clock, students of 2, 3 and 4 of High School did a sing competition, and who win will go to the amusement park! They sang very well, but 4 won. On Thursday, we did a lot of sport. First, we ran in the pinewood, and then we relays. Ana, Jimena, Leyre and I won! Then we played some games like trivial, Pictionary, etc. Later I participated in the pasacalles, skating. It was very fun! And, by last, boys played a football match and girls danced in zumba. San Jose parties are very fun!!! By Clara Usandizaga 1º A

Personal Basis Since I was small, music has been important in my life. Normally I listen to music when I do my homework or when I have free time. Depending of my mood I prefer listen to music with rhythm If I am happy or listen to music sad and slow If I am down. My taste is varied: I like lot of singers and bands, and a different styles of music. I like to hear international music especially, and national music too. Spanish music isn’t very good, but there are some singers that I like very much, is the case of Enrique Iglesias, Dani Martin and Melendi, among others. In contrast, the international music is better. I like pop (Britney Spears, George Michael or Justin Timberlake), R&B (Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and bands like ‘N Sync and New Kids On The Block) and rock (Eagles, Aerosmith, Nirvana).

By María Peñas 1º A

I like reading very much. My genre favorite books are of romance, but also I like science fiction. I like many books, my favorite book is ` Beautiful Disaster ´, by Jamie McGuire, who is the first book in a trilogy. The two following books also I like, but the first which is the main is my favorite. ` The Edge of Never ´ is also one of my favorite books. There are books as ` The Fault in Our Stars ´ that I didn´t like much to read but the adaptation of film if I liked. Something similar I happened to ` Harry Potter ´. I like the movies, but try to read the books, and I couldn´t finish the first, was very boring and I toward very heavy reading. To difference of the saga of ` Twilight ´and ` The Mortal Instruments ´ that I like both (the books and the adaptations films). But I understand that this is my opinion, and that many people are not according to the respect. I am not yet clear what I want to be, but I would like to be a fashion designer or psychologist. Designer because I like very much the fashion, and since I was small I make my own designs. Much admire to great designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and Tom Ford. My designer favorite and whom I greatly admire is Alexander McQueen, winner of the award for the best designer of the year, known as successor of the year at the helm of the design team of the house Givenchy, working at the same time in his brand and died six years ago. I greatly admire also to Rosa Clará, because she is devoted specifically is what I would like to focus: in the wedding dresses and party costumes. In the other side I would like being a psychologist because it gives me well to listen to the people, and I like to help them and I´m good giving advices. That is what for now I would like to be in a future, but just as I’m not any. By María Peñas 1º A

I’ve recibe recently seen ocho apellidos vascos is a masterpiece by writer director Emilio Martinez Lázaro has to be one of the funniest and original to hit the big screen in yars. One the star of the movie is Dani Rovira as a seville that had to impress as a basque to conquer a prety woman of Pais Vasco, he has to be accepted by the woman father. The story started in Seville when Dani Rovira meets the woman in a bar and the woman gets angry. The following days Dani Rovira wants to comquer the woman so he went to the Basque Country and he got his propose. The might film seem boring to seme but i found that film asa funiest film that i have ever seen. I think the plot is worked and was a brilliant idea about Emilo Martinez. In the film topic as the basque Independence is also mentioned so that is a bonus. I recomend this film for everybody becuose it ‘s a film that if you go to see you are going to undestand. Anoi recommend is that this film is so funny and you will not stop laughing By Álvaro Abajas 1º D

Hi, my name is Fernando and I’m going to tell you what happened to me last summer. I went to the zoo with my family. I like so much the animals and there was a long time I didn’t visit the zoo. It was a wonderfull sunny day enjoying my favourite animals: elephants, tigers, cebras, lions, … But the most especial animal for me are monkeys. They are amazing. I run a good time watching them. Too much time. When I turned me my parents were not there. I spent a lot of time looking for them all around the zoo, and I did not find them. The worst thing was when I realiced the zoo doors was closed. Fortunately I step a security guard of the zoo that opened me the doors and called my parents to pick me up. It was an unforgettable experience. By Fernando Arenas 1º C

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Dreams DREAM CITY

MY DREAM JOB

Nowadays cities all around the world are suffering a huge problems, pollution and traffic. Everybody dreams about a free pollution and traffic city. Can you imagine a city like this? It might sound crazy and from a movie, but it is not impossible. I think this dream city can change the perspective of a perfect city. In 50 years’ time cities of the future will be different from cities now. First of all, transport. I wonder how many times we all dreamed about transport in the future. It will change completely. We will all go in little planes that have wheels underneath to land whenever we want. There will also be flying bikes for people who rather do sport. Technology will be completely different too. We will use special watches that will project a hologram every time we use it. Another thing that will change is education. How many times we have dreamed of a non- existing school world? Our dreams have come true. Schools will not exist. Instead, there will be a home robot that will teach our kids all the subjects they need to learn. Houses will resist natural disasters and they will use solar and wind power. They will all be skyscrapers. But there will also be similar things. Sports and activities that we do in our free time will not change, we will still play football, tennis, visit museums and art galleries, etc. this will be possible because in the suburbs of the city there will be recreational areas such as golf courts, football fields and tennis courts to do whatever we want. Besides, the main square of the city will be dedicated to art, music and fashion. All of the museums, art galleries, luxury boutiques, etc. will be there. Dream city is the perfect city to live in. it has everything that we need. We will enjoy this perfect, modern and hightech city.

Almost every kid knows exactly what he/she wants to be when they grow up. This was exactly my case. At the age of 12, I was pretty sure that I wanted to be a surgeon. This surprised my family because they were really squeamish, but I wasn’t. In my job I basically save lives operating people with physical issues. Being a surgeon is very difficult because you don’t have second chances to operate, if you fail, there is no going back. So, to be a good surgeon you need to be confident, to make the right decisions and to be sure about them; calm, this means you must control yourself in tuff situations; sensitive, to tell the patient’s family bad news if the surgery didn’t come out well; hard-working, because you need. I work in the Seattle Grace Hospital. I remember when I started studying medicine. It was really hard because I had to study 4 hours a day to pass my exams, not to mention that they were so difficult and that I had an exam twice a week. I was very well-organized. Then when I got my degree, I started being resident in the same hospital where I work. Years passed and I become a surgeon. That is how I became what I am now. There are a ton of reasons why I love my job. First, I do what I love and that is saving lives. Next, I operate, and that is amazing and the best thing to do in the world. Finally, at the end of a surgery I feel satisfied with it and that makes me feel awesomely good. My plans for the future are continuing doing what I love and teach other future surgeons medicine.

By Karen Camacho 1º A

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Hy Alfredo, do you beliebe in gosts? I don t belibe in gosts but lots of persons say that gosts exists.for example: In films of terror allwais thers a gost a spirit or someting similar, or cracy persons that sais they can to talk with they. So the gosts is something that make scared to the people and to me too. Sometimes i think that they are looking to me, and you? When i have dide i will saw people since the scay. See you toomorow , By Fernando Arenas 1º C

I’m reading a book in english entitled Jonathan Livington Seagull. It’s about a seagull that the only important thing for him is fly not like the other seagulls that only think in eat. About of thet thinkhe is exiling. Beeing exilied begin fly more and more to improve. At the final the seagull became an exepert in the fly and get the power to travel in the time. I recommended this book because it makes you reflect. By Santiago Martínez 1º A

Description. Is my brother and is called Diego. My brother is yunger than i because he have 8 years. Is tall for him years, with extremitis very long , thin and clear skin. Because of misterys of the genetics he has blue eyes. He has a round face, a small nose and a mouth always happy. Begin speak of him character. Is very funny and notiens serious ususally a littel fussy and tiquismiquis. Is very, very, very gourdmand. He makes friends with a lot of simple too, is very sociable. Very good boy, friend, and brother because he is kind. By Santiago Martínez 1º A

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Last weekend we were in Baqueria/Beret. We arrived on Friday at eleven o´ clock and we inmediatly went to bed. We were exhausted becouse de journey. We stayed in a hotel called Eira wich is next to the lift that leads ditectly to the courts. On saturday we got up early for breakfast. We rented the equipment and by 10 in the morning we were on the courts. The day was cold but sunny and we have a wonderfull skiing on the most dangerous courts of the ski station. Also we could record everything with the new cameras that we installed in our helmets. We ate in a restaurant on the courts enjoying an incredible view. At the end of the day we were really tired so we came back to the hotel for dinner and rest already thinking of a new day of skiing. Manuel Arenas 2º A

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BIG BEN Big Ben is the name with which there is known to the big bell of the clock placed in the side northwest of the Palace ofWestminster, the head office of theParliament of the United Kingdom, in London, and popularly by extension it is used also to name to the clock of the tower. Its official name was Clock Tower until on June 26, 2012, in honor to the diamond jubilee of the queen Elizabeth II, She decided that the tower itself would spend to be called by Elizabeth Tower. The tower lodges the biggest clock of four faces of the world, and it is thehighest third clock tower of world. The World celebrated its annual 150 on May 31, 2009, and diverse commemoration acts were carried out. The tower was completed in 1858 and the clock entered functioning on September 7,1859. By Jorge Carmona 2º A

Places Falkland islands

THE LONDON TOWER BRIDGE The Bridge of the Tower, in EnglishTower Bridge, is a drawbridge placed in London that crosses the river Thames. Itis located close to the Tower of London,which names him The bridge is maintained by Bridge House Estates, a company without lucre fortitude under the Corporation oftutelage London, the town hall of theCity of London. During the second part of the XIXth century, the economic development in the East of London led to the need for a new step on the river, further down of the Bridge of London. It was not possible to construct the traditional fixed bridge because it would cut the access to the port that in this epoch was placing in the Pool of London (the Portof original London), between the Bridge of London and the Tower of London. A tunnel under the Thames, Tower Subway, was inaugurated in 1870, but only it was serving for pedestrian traffic.

The British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands ( English , British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands ) is a dependent and nonautonomous territory under United Kingdom administration , which covers the entire archipelago of the Falklands, located in the Atlantic Ocean southwestern , southeastern tip of South America. The capital Stanley is called in English , but Spanish is also referred to as the Stanley or Stanley. The islands were colonized by French sailors and merchants of Saint Malo, where Malouines is derived , in memory of the city. The English name for the Falkland Islands is Falkland Islands , which is derived from Falkland Sound, the English name was given to the channel that separates the two main islands , the Strait of San Carlos . By Jorge Carmona 2ยบ A

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Seven

Seven Wonders of the Natural World Mount Everest - On May 29th, 1953, two men reached the highest peak in the world. A feat that had eluded realization even after the South and North Poles had been conquired.

The Harbor at Rio de Janeiro - On January 1st, 1502, Portuguese explorer Gonçalo Coelho ship reached a break in the South American seaside that seemed to be the entrance to an enormous river. The bay they found was spectacularly surrounded by huge, oddly shaped mountains that astounded the European explorers. Taking a cue from the date on which they’d found this amazing harbor, they named it the “January River” or Rio de Janeiro.

The Grand Canyon - Despite being more than a mile to the bottom the Grand Canyon isn’t the deepest gorge in the world, but it certainly is the most spectacular.

The Great Barrier Reef - Just before 11 pm on June 11th, 1770, the HMS Endeavour, captained by Lieutenant James Cook, ran aground. Though Cook didn›t realize it at the time, the coral reef he had run onto was part of a vast system of 3,800 coral banks and islands that ran along the coast of Australia. Known as the Great Barrier Reef, it is the largest structure in the world created by living organisms.

The Northern Lights - In Norse mythology the Valkyries would come galloping across the night sky upon their horses equipped with helmets, spears and armor that would glow and shimmer in the darkness. These lights, colored red, blue, violet and green, would spread in curtains from horizon to horizon, amazing the mortals below.

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Wonder Paricutin: The Volcano in a Cornfield - On February 20, 1943, Dionisio Pulido was working in his cornfield just outside the Tarascan Indian village of Paricutin, Mexico, when suddenly a volcano appeared.

Victoria Falls - On November 17th of 1855 David Livingstone became the first European to see the mighty cataract. Afterward he wrote: «No one can imagine the beauty of the view from anything witnessed in England. It had never been seen before by European eyes; but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.»

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Film Film review: “The Martian”:

The cobbler Hello I want to talk about a film that I saw. In English it is called… It is about a cobbler to that the machine that repairs shoes broke. And he found a magic machine that… Do not see it if you have less than 12 years. I recommend you because it is very funny,also The protagonist is very funny ,famous and a very good actor. Rave reviews are very good ,and the people who saw it thinks that the making off the actors …They have done it very well. By Angel Subtil 2º D

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“The Martian” is a film which was produced by Ridley Scott and was created in the USA. A part of the screenplay is developed in a NASA office, and the other part could be a desert or a landscape made by computer (representing Mars’ surface). The plot is interesting. An astronaut called Mark Watney (developed by Matt Damon) is working in Mars doing investigations with other astronauts. One day, the NASA’s office send to them a message which says that a storm is near to them and they have to leave Mars quickly. While they were getting into the space shuttle the storm gets them. They try to get into the space shuttle, but by an accident, because of the strong wind a TV post gets broken and a part of it hits Mark Watney, who flies off. The other astronauts try to find him but they can’t find him anywhere, so the have to leave Mars and return to The Earth. They think that Mark Watney is dead. Then, Mark Watney opens his eyes after the KO and he sees that he is alone in Mars. In my opinion it´s a very interesting film and you will enjoy it. By Jorge Carmona 2º A

Review ALICE IN WONDERLAND “Alice in Wonderland” is an American film that was released in 2010. It stars Alice, as the main carácter. It is a fantasy about a white rabbit that always appears with a clock and Alice, the star of the flim. The plot is really spectacular. Alicia is bored at the riverbank when he sees a white rabbit dressed in an elegant suit worried about being late. The girl then, decide to follow him to his lair when she realizes that it is a descending tunnel seems endless. In the end, she falls down and discover a small door through which she can not enter because of their size. This isn´t a problem. In the table above, is a small bottle which makes it decrease. She open the door and see a beautiful garden. Alicia intends to return the rabbit. When she returns the rabbit, she starts to meet incredible animals and characters that she never know. After fight with a lot of people, she beats the queen of hearts. The end is the best part of the film. I really liked the acting and the screenplay in this film. Charles Lutwidge,wrote this film. There are great special effects and the soundtrack is amazing. The relationship between the rabbit and Alice is very cute. To sum up, if you are a fan of fantasy films, you should watch this. If you aren´t interested in animal sor stupid animals, you wont enjoy this scenes. But i would still recommend you to see because the message of this film is very inspiring.

RED RIDING HOOD This is a story abot a girl called Valerie how lives in a village that have had a truce with the Wolf for many years but in the time of the red moon the Wolf decides to attack to the villagers that thougth that the Wolf had been killed but they were wrong. That day a religious man called, father Salomon, comes to the village for killing the Wolf but he couldn¨t and he said that the Wolf at day ligth was a normal person, so it can be your neivour your sister your wife…… In the attack to the village the Wolf talked to Valerie and oferd her going with him and being a Wolf too but she denied and the Wolf threatened her to kill her family if she does not go with him. When father salomon finds up that she can understand the Wolf he puts her as a bait for killing the criature but he dies triying it. And so Valerie cant trust anyone even his grandmother or the one that loves and so she goes to see her granny to discover if she is the Wolf but she falls in a trap and founds out that the Wolf is her own father but with the help of Peter , her boyfriend, they kill the criature. But peter in the fight had got bitten by the Wolf so he will become a Wolf too so he runs away from Valerie because he doesnt want Valerie to be in danger. But Valerie waits for him until one day when she was picking flowers and she sees a Wolf and gets happy because she knows that the Wolf is Peter. By Lidia Redondo 2º A

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The Impossible This is a dramatic thriller from 2012 directed by Spanish cinematographer J.A. Bayona. It stars Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, etc. The film, based on a true events, tells the story of a regular family, Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three kids, who travel to Thailand to spend Christmas. They are staying in a villa on the beach. One morning, they go to the swimming pool like the other tourists. Thailand is paradise, until a far away and strange noise frightens them. A tsunami is coming. There is no time to escape. Maria and her oldest son disappeared under the water. Henry and the youngest children cannot find the rest of the family. After a lot of struggle, the family fortunately reunites. Australian actress Naomi Watts’ dramatic performance in this film granted her a nomination for the Oscars, but she didn’t win. By Marta Sigueros 2º B

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Dani Pedrosa was born in Castellar Del Vallés. He had won three motorcycling world championships (2003 in 125 cc, 2004 and 2005 in 250cc). Since 2006 he is in the MotoGP premier class wishing to win a world championship. He has 139 podiums. Alberto Puig was elected as president of Movistar for searching new riders. Pedrosa was one of those riders for ridding in the championship of Spain in 125, in 2001 he was the 8th in the world championship in 125cc and two years after he won the championship of 125cc, during the next two years he won again in 250cc and in 2006 finally he started the MotoGP premier class. Nowadays he still in the MotoGP premier class winning some races, for the next year he´ll be again in this premier class with Honda. By Alejandro García 2º D

The England national football team is formed by theteam players representing national English from 1872 The Football Association (TheFootball Association) in officialcompetitions EuropeanUnion organized by the Football Association Football ofAssociations andlaFederación internationally. The cocktail of English is the most ancientof existing and has the Honorof be the first national team thatplayed an international match, onNovember 30, 1872, against his Scotchneighbor. That’s why England has akey roll in the development of the sport, it was thought that the andpromoters inventors of football. Despite beingthe oldest cocktail world, wasnot one of the entities involved inthe founding of FIFA, and wouldnot insured with it until the 1905after years ofsoccer recognizing other associations and FIFA. Tobe 3 is considered one of the greatest achievements forthe same time, it was playing against Scotland thesupremacy, andeven had a deal cocktailamateurpara teams out Ofthe British Isles which lasted from 1906-1974. By Jorge Carmona 2º A

Sometimes people cheat to gain some advantages in life. For example when students cheats in a test or when someone don’t pay taxes. So these behaviours are negative for the society, and made people get things without efforts. A good example of this is de incident between Rossi and Márquez in the Gp of Malasia last week. The race was being very interesting. Two of the best pilots were doing a an amazing race (all the public were excited) for being in the podium. When Márquez was trying to pass Rossi, he kicked him and he fell so he couldn’t finish the race. Rossi finally finished the third but it was unfair because he made a dirty race. This is being speaking in all places, also the presidents of Spain and Italy took part in this event. Is a shame to see this actions in this sport that is followed by a lot of people that want to watch fair races. In conclusion I think that Márquez and Rossi should end this stupid war and try to be friends again, because we want to see them competing without these things that make this sport bad. By Alejandro García 2º D

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Rugby Rugby is a contact game that is played with two teams of fifteen players each. In rugby you play with an oval ball and you can't pass forward with your hands, you only can pass forward by kicking the ball. You can tackle all the opponent body excepting over the head. There are two types of positions forwards and backwards. The forwards are in the scrum and are front row( prop and hooker) second row, flankers and number eight. The backwards are the scrum- half, the fly - half, inside and outside centre and wings. There is a pitch with a length of a hundred meters maximum with many lines like the five meters line, the twenty two and the middle of the pitch line. The objective of the game is to score try in the opponents try line when you are attacking and when you are defending you have to avoid opponents to score a try. If you break some rules depending of which rule, you will have a scrum, a penalty or a free kick. In the penalty you can run with the ball or kick it. In rugby, you have to be in line with the ball because if you are forward the ball, it's advantage to the other team. Rugby it's a typical sport in the United Kingdom and in France By Gonzalo Rodrigo 2º A

The football team: The football team began the 2015 season being a team with any expectation. In the preseason matches we lost most of the matches but that wasn’t all. We came from a horrible 2014 season in which we were relegated, so we decided to begin the 2015 season giving the best of us. The results came after a few trainings and we started to win all the matches, ones with less difficulty than others. So the time pass really fast and we were in the middle of the season we had an important match with the seconds of the table, it was so important because it could give us what we needed to believe that we’ll be the next winners of the championship. We continued playing every match giving the best of us and supporting each other even when someone failed, and we won that big match. We continued the second half of the season improving our technical skills and our relationship and that made us continue growing as a team. The season was ending and we were winning all the matches, but... our first match in sand was coming, we usually play in grass so our trainer gave us some advertisings and instructions to win the match, but we didn’t listen to him, so we lost the match. The team decided to forget that match and continue the season giving the best of us. When there were only 3 more matches until the championship finish, we had the first chance to become de winners of it, so we trained as hard as we could and the results came, WE WON THE MATCH AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP. In the next match to last we had to play again in sand, but this time everything was different we were the winners of the championship, but we wanted to win in that football field, so this time we listened to our trainer and did what he said. The result was a draw but we were so happy, because it was our best match in the season. The last match came and we played to enjoyed what we have won, we won also the match so it was the perfect finish. After the final match we went to the Mcdonalds and we celebrated there our brilliant season. So I can say that with effort and dedication we could do whatever we want as a team and that was so gratifying and exited so we’ll take these feelings to next season. By Alejandro García 2º D

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Some Nowadays, everybody is talking about the consequences of global warming. The Earth is becoming hotter and hotter and nature is suffering. So, what can we do to stop this? Firstly, we should know that the temperature is higher than it was ten years ago. And this is making the rivers dry and the icebergs melt. In addition, the ozone layer is thinner. Therefore, the sun rays are more harmful, there are fewer fish and more floods. However, there are things that we can do to solve or try to solve this problem of global warming. For example, pollute less, recycle more and buy more eco friendly products. In my opinion, we should make an effort and do the things I said before. Only in this way we could have a better future. By Marta Sigueros 2ยบ B

Althought it is fashionable to say that everyone should share the housework equally, in many homes parents do most of it. However, I believe people of all ages should do their fair share. It is true that young people spend most of the day at school or college and they also have a lot of homework to do when they come home. On the other hand, parents go out to work and come home tired. In my view, family life is more pleasant when everyone shares the responsibility for cleaning and tidyng because it takes less time. People often argue that parents do the cooking and ironing better. However in my opinion, young people should learn to do them as preparation for the future. Finally, housework is boring if you do it alone whereas when families do it together, it gives parents and children a chance to talk to each other about the things that matter to them. This greatly improves family life and make young people more cooperative and responsible. For all these reasons, I think that family life is more pleasant when everyone shares the chores. By Noname 2ยบ A

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A black hole shoots a beam that measures three times our galaxy: The scientists of Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA), which are in charge of analyzing the information of the spatial telescope Chandra of x-rays resort to the galactic saga Star Wars to explain what they have observed in a very, very distant galaxy. If in the fiction exemption there existed an “Estrella de la Muerte” who could shoot powerfully radiation bundles across the space, the real Universe overcomes often what invents the mind of the scriptwriters. This authentic history happens in the galaxy Pictor A, placed to approximately 500 million light years of the Earth, which, like most of the galaxies, it contains a supermassive black hole in its center. There, an enormous quantity of gravitational energy is liberated when the material turns towards the events horizon, the not comeback point for everything what catches the hole. This energy produces an enormous beam or do of three times bigger than particles our galaxy, the Milk Route, and that travels almost at the speed of the light towards the intergalactic space. In comparison, the emission of “Estrella de la Muerte” remains in a children’s game. To obtain images of this jet, the scientists used the Observatory of X-rays Chandra of the NASA in several occasions during more than 15 years. The information of x-rays of Chandra (in blue) got together with information of radio of the Australia Telescope Compact (red) Array in a new compound image. By Jorge Carmona 2º A

An asteroid comes closer to the Earth: A small asteroid of the size of a plane that two years ago flew close to the Earth at a loose distance of 2 million kilometers will return from visit next March 5, although this time can, practically, call on the verge of the planet. The scientists of the Laboratory of Propulsion to Jet (JPL, for its initials in English) of the NASA have not been yet capable of calculating the distance to which the rock will be located 2013 TX68, that might be so distant as 14 million km or so nearby as 17. 000, really close if it is born in mind that the Moon is located to 385. 000 km. The change of possible distances of approach owes to the wide range of possible trajectories of this object, since it was continued by the astronomers during some time after of its discovery. In any of the stages, the investigators make sure that there is no possibility that an impact takes place against the Earth.

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Vacation My Easter vacation

The easter bunny

I start my easter in Madrid . First we were having a lot of family dinners , bacause my sisiter Carlota came from Ireland , after been there for seven months . In those dayys that i was staying in Madrid , I wwas going out with my friends , to the cinema or for a walk , I was spending my time studing too because i have a lot of exams in the first weeks , like History , Maths or English. After a few days i9n Madrid , i toke tghe car with my family and drove to the Pyrenees , where we have a house , in a villaje called El pueyo de jaca . W ego there since i was three years old . This easter we were really lucky because there was enough snow for skiing a hall week. Some days i was skiing with my family anothers with my friends . Those days i toke the bus in the morning with them , and skii until four o´clock . One day I was skiing with my friends and we were in the snow park jumping , one of my friends jumped so high that when he fall he broked his arm . When I wasn´t skiing , I was going for walks with my friends , going to the gym , to the park , to the lake , not for swim because it was too cold . Then in the night i went dinner to the other village , then we were waching a film in my house , or in another friends house . After five days we went back to Madrid , were i spent almost all my time studing and going for a walk with the bike . One day i went shopping with my sister and with my mum , bacause my birthday is coming soon , so i bought a hoody and i am going to buy some skiing glases , that I need and skiis because my skiis are to small. The last day of the vacations i study all of the morning then mi sister goes to my grandpather house to eat but my i staid in my house and in the afternoon i study more but i see the tv 1 hour. Then my fathers come to house.then we go with my cousin to the museum thissen my i dont like to much because i so borring but this time no because i play with my sister and i see new things .

The easter bunny , is an invented character wich you can see in a lot of films and plays . His goal is give easter eggs to the kids that have a good behaviour . It was born a long time ago , in a country were the language was the english . They choose the bunny , because this animal represents fertility and he was the animal of the god Eastre , of there, it comes the name “easter bunny “ . This was into United states in the XVIII century , when some germany inmigrants came into the country ,they made the kids belive that if they had a good behaviour they will have easter eggs , so the kids liked this idia . But, how this go into the religion . The story tells that , when Jesus died people went to were his body was , to cry and cry . So a bunny that was always ther saw this . One day jesus woke up and opened the door of where he was , in that moment when the bunny saw this , he knew , he was the god , the person that will help the world . The bunny started thinking how could he , show everybody that he was alive , so he decided to put an easter , colorfulll egg in every door , so everybody knew there was something good for say thanks to our good. The first days, the cristian people start to give something up , that could be eggs . So if they stay strong , until one specific day , the easter day , everybody could eat colorfull eggs. By Nicolas.Jimenez 2º D

The diving day

It Was the last day of holidays. The day started normally and everything was alright and in the afternoon I had basketball training. The training started like always and I was having a lot of fun, but in one moment, one teammate hit me with his elbow in my nose, so it broke it I went to the hospital right when the training finished and I stayed there many hours until 1 a.m. I wish I didn't go to that training

I´m going to write about a relly tiering day in hollydays while I was in a hotel in Aguilas, Murcia, near de coast where I did a diving course at the hotel. I woke up early and I ate breakfast quickly because I was late for the course, that was in the pool not in the sea. When I finally got there I put yhe sui ton and followed the monitor to the pool. The journy from the office, where the suits where, to the pool was horrible because with the suit and the equitment you can´t nearly walk. When we started swimming I felt a pain in my ears but the monitor was talking so I couldn´t say nothing. When it passed half an our I told the monitor to make a race but i forgot that diving was a slow spot sow I tharted swimming the fast as i could. Afther the course I felt tired and all my body hurt and that was because I made 3 races some of them alone thinking that was norma to run with the diving fins and I was having a lot of fun. Finally when I got top the hotel I sleept for three hours but I´ve had I really great day.

By Gonzalo Rodrigo 2º A

By Lidia Redondo 2º A

By Nicolas.Jimenez 2º D

My bad day

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Holidays The vacations

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There are many types of holiday: shorter and longer. The most common are the weekends, in them you have two days of vacation, where you can enjoy your free time but also have to study. There are also the bank holidays that they normally are the saint or someone who has been important. We also have the Easter holidays, which are approximately 10 days. In this period you can enjoy and rest, but not always, because sometimes becomes shorter, having to study because tests can match just around. There are also the Christmas holidays, these are longer, Jesus is born, it’s New Year, you receive and give gifts and love, you can enjoy with family and friends. And finally there are the summer holidays, that if you studied during the course you can enjoy a wonderful summer and rest, going to the pool, playing computer games, reading, playing with friends, going on holiday with family and have a great time what is most important. I think the time that most children enjoy is the summer, because it is the season with more vacation days and where the weather also is better making us happy.

I went to the school the Thursday and when we finished the school all of the family went to the airprort because we were going to see my sister ,she was spending the year in Irland.When we arriven we stayed in the hotel Metro , in this hotel i slept with mi sister Sara. The next day we went to saw my sister but after this we breakfasted eggs with bacon. Then we went to saw my sister , i enjoyed too much with her because now i was more taller .At this day we slept at the hotel Juri. The next day we went to cork that is so beautifull. The girls of the family bougth a lot of things but me no , then we eat in an italian restaurant that i like too much. This night we slept in the hotel of Maries. When i woke up i breakfasted bacon with eggs. Then we went to the clifts of moe that i liked to much because all is very beautifull and i did very good photos , for me is the best day. When i woke up I was so tiried so i went to swam on the pool and the we saw the TV but i didn´t undertood too much. Then we went to Dubling to shooping and i bought trainers called nike rose , that i like too much. When all of the family satyed on the car we realized that we didn´t now were are and it was so funny because my father got nervous and all of the family was very enjoyed. But then we went to the house of my sister and all of the family now are more sad because in 15 minuters we had to say bye to my sister but i enjoyed to much because the girl that was living with mi sister have a girl and this 2 boys one that was very tired because he had just woken up , and a littel baby that al of the time was ejoying us to much because he was very handsome. Then the time is off we have to say bye to my sister is very bad but i enjoyed to much . In the airport we took the plane at the 8:00 and we arrived at the 9:30 .Then we took the bus and went to home , then in home we got rid the suitcase and then went to slept.

By Alejandro Garcïa 2º D Christmas is that period of time of holidays that everyone likes. This period is a good time to enjoy with family and friends. I think Christmas can be used to for two general things: one is to enjoy and travel with family or friends and the second one is to be kind with people, a part from this you can also think of what you did during the year to try to improve or correct your bad behaviours. So this time of holidays is perfect for children because we don´t have lessons and we can be playing all time without being concerned about school, but the bad thing is that even when we are in that times we have to continued studying. For me the best days of holidays are Christmas Eve because is when Jesus born and New Years Eve because you have party with the family and is the day that brings a lot of wishes and good purposes for the following year.

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To sum up I think that everyone should be able to enjoy Christmas; all people should have a chance to pass this time with the family and it shouldn´t be a bad time for anyone because Christmas is the time to live together. By ALEJANDRO GARCÍA 2º D

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Hi Mary, What’s up? Haven’t heard from you since your birthday. I’ve been thinking that it could be fantastic to meet with your cousins next Saturday as I’m staying in Madrid. The rest of the family is leaving for Asturias but I’ve decided to stay at my grandpa’s. What about going to the cinema and later have pizza at that new place near your house? We could meet at 5:30 pm, the film starts at 6. Oh, the film is called “The Impossible” and I’ve read it’s incredible! Well, let me know asap. See you soon, Martha By Marta Sigueros 2º B

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Letters Hi marta! My weekend was so funny. On Friday I meet my friends in my house because it was my birthday. We spoke by skype with Pau, Laura and Ruiz and they told us about what they do in England. One of the strangest things is that they have lunch at 12:00 and they have dinner at 17:30. Before we spoke with them, we ate pizza from telepizza and then we went to park. Then, on Saturday, I went to my cousin’s house and we watched the film call “the visit” and in the afternoon we went to ride bikes. On Sunday´s morning I went to my sister´s basketball match, it was boring but the good thing is that they won and in the evening I went to my grandparent´s house for having dinner. And finally on Monday I rest in my house and I did all my homework. See you soon! Love, Amaia. By Amaia Aguilar 2º A

5th November 2015 Hi Frankie, Thanks for your last letter. You asked me to tell you about my year in England, so I’ll tell you about it. Last year, while I was in England, we went to Dover and we visited the cliffs. It was an amazing sight! The ground was so slippery and we had to hold each other so we didn’t fall down. When I was at school, I made so many friends and my class was awesome, you can’t imagine how they were! Also Sofía had a cool class but I think mine was the best. I remember that a boy said a funny thing in front of the whole classroom and we all started laughing. The teacher got really mad at him and sent him out of the class, it was very funny. Apparently he got a detention and had to be copying a really long text for a whole hour. One weekend we went to France. First of all we took a coach and then a boat to cross the English Channel. When we were at the boat, they let us go outside and it was incredible. Sofía was throwing water from her bottle and it finished on a man’s face; it was very funny! We also went to a snail farm. There, we ate snails and they were disgusting!! I didn’t like them at all. Later on, we went to a chocolate factory and we were making bonbons, they were delicious. But everything comes to an end and we had to travel back to England. It was a really great experience. That’s all for now, please send me another letter soon about your cool trips. Hope to see you soon. Love from Bea xxxx By Beatriz Agudo 2º D

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Sherman hearts By Ángel Herrero At the end of 1945, some crew of a Sherman tank in the middle of an incursion near Berlin. Bombs were falling, it was really cold outside, nothing was as important as the mission itself. Suddenly a farm was devastated by the enemy artillery. The crew observed something moving within the farm ashes. Incredibly and putting their lives into risk, they went out of the tank and rescued Max. But… who was Max? January 1945, USA, Washington, The Pentagon. The war looked like it will never finish. The joint Chiefs were disappointed because many young guys were being sent to death. The USA people didn´t trust them anymore. They had to design an effective plan as soon as possible. Major General Thomson came into scene. -MGT: President Roosevelt, we are stuck in Berlin. There is nothing more we can do. Unless… -PR: Unless what Thomson? What are you thinking about? -MGT: Do you remember the Reservoir Dogs unit of shermans we have in Postdam? -PR: Are you joking? Are you talking about that group of criminals without heart? -MGT: Yes president but it is our last chance. -PR: Ok, let´s do it but we have never had this conversation… -MGT: Thank you President you have made the right decision. One week later, at the allies headquarters… -Coronel Sammy: Captain Nick, did you understand what

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your objective is? -Captain Nick: Of course, we have to destroy anything that moves or even not in our way to Berlin. But, are you sure our allies will accept our these tactics? -CS: I don´t care, and I am impressed someone like you, an assassin who killed so many people, care about this plan. -CN: I just don´t want to mess with attorneys. -CS: Good bye and good luck captain. May 1945, German troops were doing their best to prevent allies troops from advancing to Berlin. They used their most bloody tactics and their best weapons. But they were running out of people and bullets. So they also sent a destructive unit of Tigers tanks to blow up all allies from the map. It was rainy, stormy and the ground was full of mud. The Shermans were stuck into the mud. The only thing the tank crews could think about was their own survival. Suddenly a direct impact blown one of the shermans. A huge German infantry unit started firing to the injured Shermans. All of them started shooting desperately without aiming anywhere, causing lots of collateral effects and that´s why they were called the “Reservoir Dogs”. A group of criminals with no soul or heart. -CN: This is getting kind of hectic, that was what my sergeant told us when we where about to lose the battle, and it was really useful to motivate us for fighting. -Sergeant Collins: Yes captain we are not going to die in this filthy German mud.

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-CN: That´s what I wanted to hear from you! Let´s use B plan. -SC: B plan? We didn´t even have an A plan sir. -CN: B means BOMBING THOSE GERMANS right now. -SC: I totally agree with you sir, let´s rock and roll. One hour later after a long and bloody battle, all Germans were defeated, but only one Sherman survived. It was Captain Nick´s crew. They were hungry, tired, but really committed with their mission. All of a sudden lots of artillery bullets were falling all around them, devastating all Postdam city buildings, Germans were applying the soviet tactic of “burnt ground”, if they couldn´t defend their cities they just destroyed them. Nick´s crew were amazed observing how Germans could be so insensitive. They were killing their own people, and it was strange something of war could ever surprised the “Reservoir Dogs”. They were ready for continuing their way to Berlin when something started moving within the ashes of a farm. It was incredible something could have survived to that hail of bombs and bullets. It must be a miracle, Nick said. -SC: -CN: -SC: -CN: -SC: -CN: -SC: -CN:

What’s that over the ashes? Is it a dog? We must be dreaming. It is impossible, but… We have to do something sir, Are you getting soft Collins? Yes sir, kind of. Do you understand that because of a dog you can lose your life? Yes sir. Ok it is your choice. Return safe, it is an order.

Collins opened carefully the tank hatch, observed there wasn´t any movement around and quickly started running towards the dog. He knew he could make it, since he was USA 100 meter champion back in 1943 before he became a criminal. He couldn´t believe what he was doing. He never did anything for helping anybody and now he was running behind a dog to save him. The dog, as he approached him, started running over and over. This was by far the most difficult mission he had faced to ever. Fortunately he remembered he had the last piece of beef in his bag pack. He showed it to the dog and finally he could hold him. He run as fast as possible to the tank, but he was shot by a sniper. Nothing could prevent him from entering the tank, so he succeeded. Once he was inside the tank , he observed the dog was injured. But fortunately, Nick had some experience in first aids. -CN: -SC: -CN: -SC: -CN:

This was really hectic as I told you. Affirmative Sir, it really was. Look outside. It looks like a MADMAX film. MADMAX, yes sure. Why don’t we call the dog Max? Definitely is a good name.

And eventually the whole crew managed to return safely to the USA, including Max. The End

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Another It was a pretty nice day outside and I was very excited because my family and I were going to take a plane to spend our summer holidays in the Caribbean. The day before we had been packing our luggage and getting ready for the next day. When we were ready, we called a taxi which took us to the airport, which was relatively near to my house. When we arrived, we took our suitcases out of the taxi’s boot and went to check our luggage. Once we had finished, we went to pass the security control. We put our suitcases on the conveyor belt and after; we looked at the screens and went to our corresponding gate. There was still time until they started boarding, so we sat down and waited for the stewardess to open the gate and start checking the passengers’ passports and boarding passes. Once they had checked ours, we went through a long tunnel that conduced us to the plane’s main entrance. We went in and sat in the seats that my parents had booked days ago. 10 minutes later, the pilot welcomed us and the plane started to move, and finally it took off. We stayed in the air for about 2 of the 11 hours that the flight would last, when suddenly I heard a really strange noise and the plane started to bump because of some turbulences. The passengers got a bit annoyed but it was just the beginning. An hour later the plane bumped again in a stronger way. After this, the emergency lights turned on and all the compartments opened accidentally. The pilot told us that we were going to have to pass through an unexpected storm. We were a bit uncomfortable because they told us to thight our seatbelts. Again, the plane made a strange noise but this time the noise came from one of the engines. It was broken! The plane started to spin and it turned upside down. Everybody was shouting and we were falling very quickly. When we reached the water, I saw through the plane’s window the enormous splash that the impact had made. Fastly, the lifejackets and the slides got unfolded and everybody got quickly out of the plane. The other passengers, my family and I got in the safety boats while the plane was sinking. After 2 minutes, everything was quiet and we started to realize that we were alone in the middle of the ocean. Luckily we had some rows, so we could control our boats, that were actually very crowd and we were nearly sinking like the plane had done before.

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The pilot told us to keep calm and said that soon, the airport would notice that we had not arrived, so they would tell the government, which would send a special rescue service to take us and bring us back home. Everybody was very nervous and there were people crying because they did not know if they were going to survive. Just after this I remembered some lines of a surviving guide that my uncle gave to me for my birthday. It said that if I ever was in a situation like the one I was in that moment, the first thing to do is not to get stressed and nervous. You need to try to keep calm and think carefully about the situation.

Story We had been alone in the middle of nowhere for at least 5 hours and we only had a box of food that one of the stewardess had taken out of the plane before it had sinked, so we had to divide the sandwiches in many pieces and of course we had to share the water bottles. After eating a small piece of sandwich, I decided to sleep, because I was very tired and I knew it was going to be a long time until someone came to rescue us. I did not notice it but I slept for about 12 hours in spite of the movement of the waves. Suddenly, I heard a really loud noise that became louder as it came closer to us. Then, my dad told me to get up fastly

and when I opened my eyes, I saw a helicopter above our heads unfolding a stair that fell just on our boat. We went up and left the place. There were some doctors in the helicopter, who treated our injuries and the pilot told me that we were going back to Madrid. I will always remember that day, because I lived a terrible experience, but an experience that very less people have had. By Alejandro Blanco 2ยบ A

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Julia’s Corner:

The woman went again to the train station and she sat down in the same bank. Then when the train arrived and the doors opened she saw a little child going down of the train. He didn´t saw the gap between the train and the platform and he felt down. His mother could´t help him because she was carrying a baby, so the woman that was on the bank ran to help the child and she took him to the hospital. The mother felt very proud and thankful an they became very good friends. By Sofía Usandizaga & Irene Golderos 1º D

This is the story of the women: When she was little she had an accident she didn’t mind the gap. Since then she was always afraid to use the underground. But one day while she was listening to the voice, someone said: “Are you afraid?”. And then the old women embarrased tried to enter to the train but unfortunately she fell on the gap and die. By Enrique Castillo 1º B One day, the woman went to the underground and when she heard the sentence “mind the gap”, then she laid herself on the rails and wait until the underground turn on and she closed her eyes and said “goodbye, hello”. By Jaime Gómez 1º B

After she went to her house two times, she goes back to the under ground and hears the voice of her husband that was an old metro driver, that died in a metro accident, but they recorded the voice said mind the gap. By Marta Jackson 1º B The women that always wait for the train and she does´t enter inside is it because one year ago she had an accident so she became afraid and she never cross the doors of the train. By Lucía Jarillo 1º D

Woman in the underground This is the history about an old woman. She was married for about 40 years old. Both were used to go to work by underground. One day, when they were going to take the train, the man was hurried so he did not put the feet correctly and fell down in the rail way. He died immediately The old woman was very sad and shocked In spite of this, she had to continue to go to work every day by underground Each day she went to the underground but she was never able to get into the train. Following 1 year, the woman decided to face the problem and get into the train. When she achieved to resolve the problem, she felt happy, proud of herself, and able to begin a new life One day she was lucky to meet a man in the underground, she was few days arranging to meet with him, and finally they fell in love, and she said “ In the underground, I lost my first love, and I have found my second love” By BELEN ARAGON 1º B

The old woman woke up again the next day and went to the underground yet once again. She sat on a bench as the train stopped. Before anyone could get out, she concentrated and made a voice say; ‘mind the gap’. She smiled, her job was done for the day. Suddenly, she turned sad, she had just remembered the reason she did this. By Laura Martínez, Alejandro Rojas and Gonzalo Arnedo 1º B She goes Tere since her husband died. Se goes to the underground to listen the voice saing “ mind the gap “ that her husband record when he worked there and she goes because is the only way to hear her husband voice again. By Pablo Alsina & Laura Valeria 1º B

At the end of the story she will cross the door of the train because the boy that was playing the saxophone pushed it inside the train, and she will became brave. By Antonio Gómez de Enterría 1º D

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Mind the Gap The woman goes there everyday to replace the flowers that she puts on the railroad tracks in memory of her husband, who died years ago in that underground. But one day, crossing the street the flowers fly to the cementery, and then they place on the husband´s graves. By Alba García & Patricia Pedraza 2º A

Another day the woman went to the underground station. Like all days, she gave some money to the trumpet´s man . She sat in the bench to wait the underground, but this time she saw the face of her husband behind the window of the underground. By Alfonso Rodríguez 2º A Last Tuesday, in conversation class, we made a story about a short film. This is our mini story about MIND THE GAP: The woman came everyday to the underground station and listens to `mind the gap´. But one day, she falls to the rails because she wanted to do the same as her husband. She thinks that he is dead but no, her husband was driving the train and stops it to safe her live. This was what my partner and I thought. But the real story was: An elderly woman, lost her husband. He was a very well known person, so the underground service, puts always his voice in the underground. The woman as always, went there to heard him but one day, the voice was change. The elderly felt sad and starts crying. By María Docio & María León 2º A A friend of the women died because he felt in the gap an afther the accident the underground sais everyday: “MIND THE GAP” and the woman goes everyday to remember his friend and to hear what the underground sais. But one day the underground dosen`t say the sentence so the woman goes into the vehicle and fells into the gap because she has alzeimer so she forgets to be careful with the gap.

This story is about a woman who goes every day to an underground station of London. She stays there waiting until a train comes, but when its doors open, the woman starts to cry when she hears “mind the gap”. At the end, the woman becomes happy again. She cried because her the voice of her husband, who is dead, was the voice which said “mind the gap” and the London underground’s directors changed the voice and put another one instead. The woman tells the directors if they could put her husband’s voice again, so that when she hears it, she would remember him. They got touched by her story and put the husband’s voice again. By Alejandro Blanco 2º A

is developed in London. A woman (whose role is developed by Eileen Nicholas), goes everyday to the London’s Underground and sits in a bench to wait the underground but she never gets into the train. She always hears a voice which says: “Mind the Gap”, and then the woman cries. In my opinion, I think that the woman’s husband died there and she always goes to the underground to remember him. I think he died by an accident and he fell on the railway while the underground was coming. That’s why the woman goes there to remember him. I think that finally the woman will get into the underground and she won’t suffer more about what happened to her husband. Then, she will be happy because she won’t suffer more about his husband. She will use the underground everyday and she will remember about his husband with happiness. By Jorge Carmona 2º A Every day Emily felt worse and worse because her father die in the underground rails She was traumatized and she goes all the days to the underground stop. By Gonzalo Rebollar 2º D

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Hope you´re fine. It was great to hear from you. Sorry I haven´t written for the last days. Recently I went to a wedding, my uncle´s wedding! That´s the reason why I haven´t written for one week. It was In Italy. Actually the wedding was only two days, but my parents decided to go first for helping them and for visiting cities next to where the wedding was. I think It was really pretty… I loved the decoration, the church and all the details. I think what I liked most was the bride´s dress. She looked amazing in it. Hi Leo: Thanks for your last email. It was great to hear from you. How are things? I was with my family in Vigo last weekend. We had a great time and the weather was so nice! Anyway; the plan of going to Australia seems very funny, that´s why I would like going there. Comming to Madrid is a very good plan, I miss you so much and the idea of studying together seems so good. If you come to Madrid, the advantages are that you would make a lot of spanish friends, so you would practice spanish and you wouldn´t need to go to a student residence, because you can stay home! I´ll not go to England, because my parents want to me to study in America. I think it´s a good idea but it isn´t what I wanted to do. I would like to go to Australia, or to France. That is amazing! I think you could be a fashion designer in the future. You are so good at it. Bye for now, Blanca By Blanca Puche 3º A TO: Leo FROM: Carlos Hello Leo, yeah a long time since we didn’t talk, how are you and your family? I went with my family to a tour to France, Italy, Germany, Holland and Denmark that was amazing but my favorite one was Denmark . Could be really cool if you come to my country , I think the advantages are that is one of the best university country , the weather , in the universities you can do a lot of things , and obviously the girls hahahahahaha¡¡ .About my preferences are I think staying here and study in my city and living in my parents’ house but going to Australia can change my main hahahhahaha, the preparation that the school gives me is not really good because is just studying studying and studying . I will tell you more about my plans to university when I will do them See you Carlos By Carlos Martínez 3º A

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As you already know, I love Australia. I would love to go there to study, but it could be a bit expensive, because if we want to visit our family we would spend a lot of money. Maybe you would like my country, but I don´t think it´s a good idea because your Spanish level is not as good as for studying here at university. I could go there to study… But I think that we both prefer to go to Australia. In my school I went with a fashion designer for a month. I loved it! She was so fantastic. Now I love this job even more. Tell me something about you! How are you? Is your brother ok? Is your sister already working? Write back soon! Miss you Elisa

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Hi Leo! Thanks for your last email! It was great to hear from you. Sorry I haven´t written for a long time, but I´ve been very busy. My family and I have been helping out at a local hospital. We´ve been painting and decorating the rooms, and helping out in the lunchroom. I think it would be great if you came to study here! Madrid has some excellent universities, and nightlife is amazing! Oh well, you alredy know this! Anyway, I think we should both go to Australia. College is excellent, people are very friendly and we can go surfing every day. Let´s go to Australia and make new friends!! I really loved hearing about your work experience at a fashion studio. It sounds fun! In my school, each class is sent to a different business in Madrid. My class spent all of last week working for BBVA. I spent my week working with a stock broker. I think banking is very interesting. Wall Street, here I come! I hope to hear from you soon. All the best, Fátima By Fátima Blasco 3º A

to Leo Hi Leo! I couldn´t answer sooner because I have been so busy. And after reading your letter, I see you have been really busy too! Maybe someday we could have a coffee or something. My family and I have been busy because my parents wanted to celebrate their anniversary inviting my siblings and me to a spectacular trip. And we went to NYC! It has been spectacular, indeed. We went to a lot of places. We went to Ellis Island, which is next to The Statue of Liberty, and we went by boat. My siblings were always taking photos, but I preferred reading every text and learning something new about NYC. We went to The Empire State, and our hotel was literally next to Times Square! Have you ever gone to NYC? If not, I recommend you to go. About studying abroad or not, I think there are pros and cons. If you study abroad, you´re going to have fun, become a lot more independent and learn a new culture and a new language, but you´re going to miss your family, and it can be difficult to become independent while you have to understand everything in a new language. And if you stay, you can have more distractions, get tired of your routine and you can´t have new experiences. But you´re with your family, it´s easier to have well marks… I think both choices are good, but maybe you can go for 4 months to my country, and then continue studying in your country. I´ll support you whatever you do. I think that in my country you can go to Erasmus for four months or a year. My brother went for four months. I think it´s enough because you live a new experience, but you know that in four months you´re going to see your family. I think a year is too much. But please when you make your choice, write to me!!!!I´d like to know it as soon as possible! I hope that whatever you choose make you happy. Write back soon. Love, Gema By Gema Álvarez 3º A

Hi Leo ! I don´t know if you got my first message . I´ve been having problems with my computer . Sometimes it´s horrible ! And I had family problems too so that´s why I didn´t write you . Personally , I would like to study in Spain because here the universities are very good and cheaper altough I also like the idea of studying abroad . I like your idea a lot but I think that I need time to think about this , because it is a very important decision for my . I don’t know what I want to study , perhaps soldier I´m very happy whit that ! Enjoy the practise Leo Write back soon ! Javi By Javier Pérez 3º A

Hi Leo I hope you feel better about your flu. We were standing like 3 weeks on the beach in Ribadesella, Asturias. Then we moved to my village called Tamajón in Guadalajara. We stayed 2 weeks and then we went to Madrid. I think that the advantages of coming to study to Spain are that you can improve your Spanish you can also know new cultures, visit the best city in the world ( Madrid ), and that there are good schools and universities to study what you want. I think that I´m going to stay in Spain I don´t want to study all in English because my English it´s not good enough to study all in English. When I left school I would know 3 different languages: Deutsch, English and French. Also I will have the primary and secondary certificate. Write and tell me where are you going to study if you know it. I´d really like to know. Write soon! Best wishes Pablo By Pablo Magaz 3º A

Hi Leo, Hope that you are doing well! I didn’t hear you for a long time. My family is nicely and my little brother starts first of primary and he is very excited and my oldest brother is very happy with his football team. Whereas, I have to study a lot, if we talk about me. In my view, there are a lot of advantages if you study abroad, the main reasons is that you become more independent, you meet other people and you learn new cultures. However, you are going to miss your family. I prefer studying in your country because if you have the opportunity to get a good job in it, you are going to have lots of benefits like you are going to live with people that you know and have confidence. In my school we have a preparation for leaving it that consists in working with a father or mother from the college one week and I think it is very useful. I want to see you soon. Best wishes Yolanda By Yolanda Gaudó 3º C

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about an incident that took place yesterday at your Italian restaurant in Madison square. On the evening of Monday third January I went to have lunch because I had already finished my tasks. I entered in the restaurant and I asked for a table. When I was sitting, the waiter asked what I wanted to eat in a bad way. One hour later, the served me the food and while I was eating, I found a fly in my soup. Given that, they don´t give me another dish, I left it. I contacted the restaurant next day and they didn´t pick up the phone so I had to called again. They told me that it wasn’t their problem so I immediately hung up the phone. I am very disappointed with the treatment that I have received from your restaurant. I will be very grateful if you give me my money back but if not I shall be forced to seek for legal advice. Yours faithfully By Yolanda Gaudó 3º C

55 Dear Sir or Madam, I´m writtig to complain about what happened me last week with one of your vending machine selling books on Grafton Street. I was at the train station when I suddenly saw a vending machine selling books, I went there to look for a book to read on the train and started looking. Finally, I decided to pick one called ¨The blue bird, it cost 20 euros, so I took a 50 euros note from my wallet and inserted it in the machine. I waited for five minutes but it didn´t work, so I didn´t get the book and any change. When I realised, I didn´t have any money for the train ticket, so I had to go home to pick some and I arrived late to work. I´m very disappointed with the operation of the machine, so I demand you to please give me my money back and a discount on the original price of the book. If you don´t respond me or you take too much time, I´ll have to denounce you. Thank you so much for your time. Yours faithfully, Virginia. By Virginia Martínez-Sicluna 3º C

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Carlos IV Street, 24, 3ºJ, Madrid Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about an incident that took place yesterday, on Atocha, the train station. Where one of your book vending machines, had retained my money, after it had not given me the book that I had selected before. Yesterday I was on the train station, and I wanted a book to read during the journey. Then I saw one of your vending machines selling books. Then, I selected the book that I wished, and I paid the money. I waited for a while, but the machine never gave me the book. However I pushed the button that gives back the money, but what was my surprise when it didn´t give me my money back. In addition when I called to your company to explain them the situation, they ignored me. I am very disappointed with the entire situation and with treatment I have received from your company. I demand my money back, and also an apology. If I do not hear from you in the next three weeks I shall be forced to contact the police. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Yours faithfully, Mireya Puell By Mireya Puell Ballesteros 3º C

C/Costa Brava Nº 17, 28034 Madrid C/Orense Nº32, 28030 Madrid Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about occurrence that took place last week at Atocha Station. The occurrence has caused a big trouble and there wasn’t any solution. In the morning of Tuesday 15 May I inserted money into your vending machine selling books-25,95$ . The journey was very long so I went to buy a book to read on the train. I selected Paper towns but the machine didn´t give me the book or any change. I decided to contact your company last day to inform my situation and you said me that couldn´t give my money back. I am very disappointed with the treatment that your company has given me . I demand to get my money back as soon as possible. If this is not possible . I shall be forced to denounce your company. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Yours faithfully Alicia Mateo

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about an incident that took place last week in the train station where you have a vending machine. The incident made me left 15$ , and I want them back. In the morning of the tenth of February, I went to the train station that is on the Lemon Avenue. I wanted to buy something to entertain myself, so I decided to buy a book of 15$ called ´The big mistery´. When I inserted the money, nothing happened, so I pressed the botton of giving the money back, and nothing happened. I told the situation to a concierge that was walking around there, but he told me he could do nothing to help me. I am very sad and angry because I had wasted 15$ and in any place were anything that warns you that the vending machine does not work. If you do not do anything, I shall be forced to consider writing a letter to the mayor and to the station chief. Yours faithfully

By Alicia Mateo 3º A

Diego Casado 3º C

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56 Hi Paul ! Thanks for the last e-mail. Sorry it´s taken me a while but I wanted to think carefully all the questions you asked me on the last e-mail. Oh! I hope that You´ve passed all your tests! The best time for coming to Spain would be in may, the weather is really nice so you can do lots of different things . Did you think how long are you going to stay ? About learning I would say you should star learning it now, so when you come, we could start talking in Spanish. And, yes! I would love to visit your country, I like visiting museums and going shopping! Do you like museums? In Spain there are really nice ones. Suggest me plans you would like to do during your stay. By the way, tell me what do you think about my plans ! Best wishes, Silvia By Silvia López 3º A Hi Paul! I have recently seen your email, and I have answered quicly to you. I want to go with you next year to your gap year. In my opinion, you can visit me on November, because it´s my birthday and I would like to see you. Spanish language it´s easy to learn! I liked so much visited to you and your family because it´s a great idea to visit England and you and your family too. Have a good time with your friends and write me son! I would like to invite you to Spain; because has a lot of greats things! See you son, Álvaro. By Álvaro Morales 3º C Hi Paul! It was great to hear from you. I’m very good at the moment because I’m on holiday. About what you told me in your last e-mail, I think it’s a very good idea and a good opportunity too. You cow visit me whenever you can, but I prefer if you come in July because I have summer holidays so it’s impossible to have exams While you are here you can meet and do plans in the city with my friends so you can talk to them in Spanish and learn it. By the way, of course I wanted visit your family, I’m so excited, when I’d be there we can walk around all London, visit the London eye, Big Ben me go shopping too Write back Lydia

By Lydia Almendres 3º C

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4 Caribe Madrid

September 28 Hi Paul. Thanks for your last letter. Last week I was on the bech with my family in Cadiz. Going back to Madrid we had an accident with the car but now we are ok. I think that the best time to visit my country is in September because it´s not either too hot nor cold. It´s a very good temperature. And the prices are lower than in summer. Also you can visit many places or if you want to go to the beach. I think it´s a good way watching television in Spanish or talking to spanish people, and also watching films in spanish. Yes I´d like to visit England to improve my English. I´d would like to visit London, Manchester, the London Eye and Eurotunel. Anyway, What are your plans for August? Write back soon. Oh and don´t forget to tell me about your plans! Best wishes Pablo Magaz. By Pablo Magaz 3º A

Hi Paul! Sorry I didn´t write you these few days but I´ve been quite busy lately. I´ve been doing some tests and I had many family events so I didn´t have much time. All my family is perfect; my sisters are now in Paris visiting some French fiends so they are having a good time. Moreover, my parents just working all day, as always. I think that studying abroad have lots of advantages but as everything has disadvantages too. For example being away from your friends and family is really difficult, even though you would became more independent and make new friends. In my opinion if you come to Spain you would enjoy the experience, because you could learn a new language and a new culture, but I don´t know if I would be together, because I would like to study abroad. Therefore, I think that the best option is for us, if we want to be together, is to go to Australia, but I have to check if I could study there the career that I want. I´m glad you had a good time in your experience! In my school, we usually have our work experience at the end of the year and just for one day. However, we usually talk with experts or just with older student´s during the course so they can help us. Anyway, I have to go because I have to study, so hope you write back soon to tell me your opinion. Best wishes Silvia By Silvia Reguero 3º C

to Paul Hi Paul: Thanks for your last e-mail. How are things? Sorry it´s taken me a while to answer but I´ve been in Bilbao for a week. I hope you got really good marks on your exam. Have you already got them? Anyway, I think that the best time to visit my country is in spring because it´s not really cold and really hot either. Also, Spain is beautiful in spring. Is that OK for you? By the way, if you want to learn Spanish I think the best way to do it is to practice with my parents or me. We can also watch a film in Spanish or practice in the Street with the people. Do you like that idea? I thought that going with you to England is a really interesting proposal. I would like to go to visit all the most famous monuments in London and I would also like to buy something to my family. Write back soon Best wishes Pablo By Pablo Menéndez 3º A

Hi Paul!

Hi Paul, It was great to hear from you. These last days I´ve been doing exams too, but none of them was final. However, I think I´ve done great. I would love you to coma to Madrid! I think that spring is the best season for you to come, because it is not really hot, nut either really cold. What´s more, if you came, you would meet all my family and friends so, that would be awesome! Regarding me going to England, I´ll probably go next year to study abroad so we would be able to see each other almost every day! Anyway, how are you? How did your exams finally go? Hope you reply soon to tell me. All the best, Silvia By Silvia Reguero 3º C

Mireya Puell

I’m glad to hear from you! I’m very happy! It’s amazing that you are coming to spend your gap year here, in Spain. In my opinion the best season to travel to Spain is spring, but I think you would prefer to come here in summer and visit the beaches of my country. I think the best way to learn Spanish is working while you are here in Spain. I’ll improve your Spanish much better than doing other activities. By the way, the last week I broke one of my legs while I was riding a bike. So maybe, by the time you’ll come to Spain, I’ll be in hospital. We’ll talk later, now I have to leave. Lots of love from, By Mireya Puell 3º C

Hi! I´m glad to hear from you. I hope everything is fine there. Last weekend my family and I went to the cinema to see “The unknown”. This month we have gone to the cinema three times! I think Austarlia is a good decision to study abroad. You can do many water sports in your free time as well as visit monuments that are on the other side of the world. There are many advantages if you want to come to study to my country. You would improve your vocabulary in spanish and your pronunciation. It´s always sunny and the people are very friendly. For me, it would be better to go to England so I could improve my English too. Until the moment, I haven´t received any preparation for leaving school. I will write to you if I get it. Best wishes, Marta By Marta Yanes 3º A

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Opinions &... My opinion about studying abroad for an “undergraduated” from school Studying abroad is becoming more and more popular between non-native English speakers. It’s certainly a very good way to learn a language from an academic point of view. Some people agree it’s OK, but some say it’s not good for several reasons like being away from home or not getting enough knowledge. So what would I recommend? First of all, it depends on how much time you stay abroad. I would personally recommend you not being far from home for a long time, just for a term or a scholar year. Remember that I am talking about studying abroad for a short time, not moving to another country for a long time. On the other hand, if it’s just a year and you stay with your family in your own home it’s not that hard. It would just be like if you lived at home in another country. It also depends on which school you are in, it depends on if it is a school that can deal with your study basis or a normal school with completely different study regulations in which you can get lost. Besides, if you study abroad you will have to come back home, and that usually means flight tickets, which are not especially cheap so you will make a total cost of around 400 Euros per journey. This depends on the school or more directly, to the accommodation; unfortunately, sometimes communication with friends and family can get restricted for the phone use policy of some halls of residence. On the other hand you can get various feelings about learning the place’s culture. On the good side, you can get a fun experience about talking with your friends about culture changes. On the bad side, sometimes the cultural change is so big that you can feel really awkward in some odd situations. My final thought is that I wouldn’t say no to a period of time studying abroad but the circumstances would have to be good, I wouldn’t go if I had to do it in a bad way.

It is known that our world is changing, and with it the global warming. Scientists are becoming more and more alarmed, but are we really listening to them? To my mind, people are not worried as they should be. In the first place you just have to look around to see that they do not care. We buy things that we do not need, to throw them to the bin; we always drive even when we know the levels of pollution are higher than ever. We are constantly exposed to advertisement that tells us how to dress or how to be like. Advertising is doing a great harm to our society. And unfortunately the mayority of us can not worry about anything about anything that is not ourselves. In the second place, I think that nowadays is very hard to find a day that in the television we do not see a tragic new. In my point of view, we have heard so many bad news during all our lives that when we see them, it does not affect us. However, people are keeping informed about those problems and they are getting involved to stop it. To sum up, it is true that the global warming is going from bad to worse, but luckily more and more people are getting worried about these problems and they are trying to fix them.

By Carlos Hernánz 3º C

By Mireya Puell 3º C

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AN OPINION ESSAY

...& Stories The Mysterious Letter

In 2000 four kids, Luna, Margaret, Jack and Hans, were unknowns. They lived in the 6th avenue and went to the same school but they had never spoke to each other’s. One day they were in the park. Luna was reading, Margaret was drawing, Jack was eating and Hans was sleeping. Suddenly they heard a loud sound that came from a tree. They ran to the tree and discovered a bird that was on the floor. The bird has a letter in its neck. “Oh, What´s that?” Gasped Luna. Hans took the letter and he started to read: “You know that I’ve hidden it in a save place. Nobody has never found it. You have to go to the river and count three trees on your left. There is the place. Take it soon. Go carefully.” “I don´t like it” groaned Jack. They decided to go to find the mystery. When they were in the place, Margaret started to dig but she couldn´t finish because they heard police alarms and a voice, “Don´t move” The voice yelled. A police man took the kids into the car and explained them that it was a corpse that they had been looking for. They were scared and impressed. It had been the most surprising thing that had ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By Elisa 3º

Story: It was not going to be easy but I knew that I had to do it if I want to survive. I allways hate bugs and insects but I don't have anything to eat, I didn't eat in about two or three days. So when I start eating it I feel dizzy and then I blacked out.When I woke up I saw an enormous spider in my arm. “Come with me to the Black forest it could be great” said my cousin, John. That’s how all this problem started. John and I were in the plane going to the Black forest in summer holidays, there is when we decide to make an expedition with out any company only us. That’s the worst decision that I could make in my live. First, we wet to the hotel and we make our bags for the expedition; we buy the food for a month, some mosquito repellent and two hats. We were ready to start our horrible adventure. When the helicopter live us in the middle of the jungle we start to walk and find a place to make our camp, this will be our house for a month she find the perfect place, a little mountain near a lac, this mountain have a lot of trees and the most important thing, potable water in the lac. When the first week have passed John caught a enormous flu so he decided to relax and sleep but when he lay in to the bed he feel an animal inside his bed but when he want to woke up the animal bites him and when we move the bed we found a very dangerous snake. I take care him six days but he die, but the big problem was that we eat all the food. Two days ago I decide to go to hunt, I prepare a very big arch with the laces of my boots and a lot of arrows with sticks. When I staied a day I didn’t see anything so I decide to move an enormous trunk of a tree and eat all the bugs inside it. When I started eating it I feel dizzy and I blacked out. When I woke up I saw an enormous spider in my arm. Near it I could see an enormous bite, it seems like two volcanoes. When I recovered the conscience and I can lift me up I went to the camp and I staked there all the night. When I woke up I make that all the people do in films in a case like this caught a little of mud and put it in my bithe, but in two hours the bithe start to grow up and hurt so I start to laught. A group of people headed me and they come to help me. They carry me to the nearest hospital and I explain to the doctors all that happened. The say me that I was very afortunated a lot of people who was bitten by this spider die. Finally, when I recover my health I went to my house and I staked there a lot of time not going to other trip recovering to this big knock and thanking not die for this bite of this enormous spider. I will never go to another jungle in my live. By Alejandro Ayuso 3º A

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Last Easter I went to Venice to visit Tuscany and to taste its delicious delicacies, within five days. The first day I landed at the airport of Bologna in the afternoon, thus I only had time to visit the picking up area for car rental and Bologna´s main square, which was nearby our hotel. I had breakfast with my family and I jumped in the car to address to Venice the next day, city of canals. Upon arrival, my family and I headed to the pier and we took a bus there, but it was not an ordinary bus, it had to be a boat-bus. In order to do a sight seen you need to use a boat to navigate through the canals, thus we hopped on the boat and we went to the Piazza San Marco. We didn´t leave the water without seeing the Venice´s Grand Canal and Rialto´s bridge. Once in San Marcos, we were watching the Main Square and the Great Cathedral and we found a nice place to enjoy Italian food. We toured the city along the narrow streets which were connecting all canals, until we reached the parking lot, along the afternoon. The next day we decided to go to Florence, the birthplace of Italian Art. We visited the famous dome of Florence and Michelangelo’s David. We decided it should be fantastic to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which was an hour away from Florence, that evening. We wanted to return to Venice because we left a good taste of it and we took a floating bus again the day before the last one. We left Venice to visit the Murano, Burano and Torccello islands. They were surprising. I realized on this tour that Italians have the habit of building towers and steeples twisted. Je, Je!! We were visiting the city of Bologna with its (also inclined) towers and monuments the same day that we were flying back to Madrid. In a nutshell, they were an amazing and funny holidays, thanks to my parents and my grandmother. Italy was also nice…

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By Enrique Mota 3º D

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Opinion Essay Legal age

Should we heighten the legal age? For a long time now, people all around the world have been wondering whether we should change the legal age to be considered an adult or not. Reaching this certain age implies not only privileges like being able to drive, but also responsibilities such as voting and paying the bills. The question here is, should we heighten the legal age to become an adult? Even though it may cause inconveniences for some teenagers, I believe we should, in order to make our society improve. In the first place I certainly believe that 21-year-old people are a lot more mature than 18-year-olds. When you reach the current legal age, you have probably just gotten out of high school and you do not have much experience in real life. Secondly, most people that age still live with their parents and have not had time to get to know life on their own. Therefore, they don’t have the knowledge that it takes to make some decisions. Although there are some reasons why the current legal age is not too low (for instance, if their kids are allowed to drive, some adults have more time to do other things), I am convinced that increasing it is the best decision the Government could take in. That way, teenagers could have a couple of years to experience life before taking some really big risks. To sum up, despite the trouble it may cause to some families, I strongly believe that the current legal age to be considered an adult should be heighten, in order to make our society a more mature one. By Blanca Torroja 4º A

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The legal age is a thing that is complicated, in some countries the legal age is raise to Twenty-one whereas in other countries eighteen years old. But it depends on the thing, for example in general the age to drive a microcar is sixteen but if you want to vote you have to wait two years more. Some people say that the legal age should be sixteen years old. They argument are that with that age people can get married, they can work full-time, they can leave home and so on. Another thing is that the countries like Australia where the legal age is sixteen years old the country goes well. So why we do not put legal age in sixteen years old ? The other part say that legal age should be eighteen, I am more agree because people with this age are more formed than people with sixteen. In my opinion if you want to be somebody in your life you have to be experience. In short if we decided to put the legal age in sixteen years old is worse than put it in eighteen. Because people are not formed and they do not have experience, it is true that with sixteen you can do lot of things but people with this age did not usually do it. I think that legal age will be eighteen years old By Íñigo Álvarez 4º A

18´S ARE A GOOD AGE In most of the countries, when you celebrate your 18th birthday, you become an adult. This is why we think that at this age, you begun to get responsable actions and think before doing something. In this essay I´m going to talk about my opinion. Firstly, I think the 18th is a good age to become an adult, because you normally finish the studies at this age and you have to think what you are going to study at university, so I think that If we can decide that, we can act responsably. For second, I consider that the 21 years its too late, personally if I had to choose an age. I would prefer 19. If before 21 they can drive, or become independence of their parents, a dependency of their parents will be created to the teens1, and they will never be responsible and move their own decisions. Althought, if they become adults in the 21th, maybe they start to drink and smoke later, and this will be a good point. And if they begin to drive cars at 21 years, maybe there will be less accidents. In conclusion, there are many points of view, I personally think that 18 is a good age, but some persons maybe don’t get mature at this age, so we have to change the age to 20 or 19. By CARLOS GONZÁLEZ 4º C

Legal Age Should we raise the legal age?

It is often said that the legal age should be raised because eighteen-year-old people it is not prepared to make decisions like adults. But, should we raise the legal age because of that? In my view, we should, because three years make the difference. First and foremost, people get experience with the years so they should be more mature when they are twenty-one than when they are eighteen. I certainly believe that when you reach the legal age, you are allowed to make decisions that have a repercussion in our society, like voting or driving where, if you have a mistake, it can damage other people. On the other hand, those decisions you make, can be forever, like having kids or getting married, people should be mature enough for making this kind of things. Whilst it is true that being mature depends on the person, I believe that maturity comes on average when you are twenty-one years old. To sum up, as far as I am concerned, people should be concious enough to make the decisions you start making when you reach the legal age so, in my opinion, most legal ages should be raised up to 21, because I believe that people would be more prepared. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

In my opinion, I agree with people that say that we should not lower the age of voting, without doubt that there are a lot of teens who do things that are not good for themselves, so, should we let them vote for the future of other people? But I do not agree either with raising it. What is better for the society? I certainly believe that most people under eighteen are not enough mature to vote for the best for their country, one reason is that they are going to school and they are still learning things. I cannot agree with people of that age only because they pay taxes, because everyone pay them in a lot of products. Despite the fact that they should not lower the age, I think that they should not raise it, nevertheless with eighteen they are independent and the vast majorities are considered adults. It has long been my feeling that the age of eighteen, it is the perfect age to vote because is between sixteen and twenty one. Finally, I am convinced that sixteen it is too soon for most teens so we should not let them vote because they have not finished learning important things, but twenty one it is too late. Therefore, from my point of view the best age is eighteen, because they are aware of what is the best for everyone. By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

Rising the voting age, should it be 21 instead of 18?

For a long time there has been a debate about if today´s eighteen year-olds are mature enough to deal with an adult´s responsibilities. Should the legal age be raised up to twenty one years old instead of being eighteen? Without doubt it should be raised up. I am certain that eighteen yearolds these days do not take their responsibilities in a serious way. They do not really know what the actually have. First of all, when you are eighteen years old you do not have enough life experience to be that responsible. You are more a teenager than an appropriate adult so your mind is in the party and having fun mood. Although there are eighteen- year-old people who take their privileges humorlessly and vale them, the massive part of them only want to get eighteen to be able to drive a car or drink alcohol legally. To my mind there is no question about when someone passes the twenty-years-old time somehow they calm down and get ready to behave and manage their problems as responsible adults. To sum up, the legal age is made for people who can drive a car without trying to show off or for the ones who are aware of the consequences of choosing a political party. Raising the legal age will bring us less problems politically related and then our system will flow easier and it will be more balanced. By Macarena Márquez 4º A It is generally believed that sixteen-year-olds can do lots of things such as work and leave home even though, should they be allowed to vote? I certainly believe that the legal age should not be lowered, just because of the fact that the age system is not very accurate. On the one hand, as I have already mentioned I am convinced that the age is not a precise system of voting, for example a sixteen-year-old could be more mature than a twenty-years-old one. Moreover nowadays the number of eighteen-year-olds which vote is very small therefore the number of sixteen-year-olds which vote would be even smaller. On the other hand, sixteen-year-olds could be mature enough nevertheless in my opinion they would not be able to vote, because their vote would be influenced by their parents. Apart from that whether they were allowed to vote, most of sixteen-year-olds would not do it. From my point of view, they have not enough knowledge about politics to vote. To sum up, I believe that in the school we should learn more about politics to be prepared for the future. Finally I am certain that the legal age of voting should not be lowered not even raised because there has to be implemented an intermediate limit. By Cristina Mateos 4º A

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Raising the Legal Age

Legal age is something establish by law, but, to my mind it should not be raised. Eighteen-year-old adolescents could be as mature as a twenty-oneyear-old. This age limit is just an abstract limit. Firstly, maturity does not depend on the age. What`s more, it is normally linked to different conditions of each one`s life, like education, family upbringing or people`s own development in life. Some people believe that an eighteen-yearold teenager or even a nineteen-year-old one lack of maturity to deal with many situations. From my point of view, they are wrong, because, obviously, we don’t have the same experience of life that adults have, but we are supposed to learn and take decisions, this is the way people mature. Lastly, but not least important, 18 is just a subjective limit that could have been 17 or 19. The government should give more freedom to teenagers as getting the driving license before turning 18. This would improve adolescent’s behavior, because nowadays, lots of them break the law as it hey were adults, they buy alcohol, tobacco, and so on. To sum up, the legal age should be more flexible and permit teenagers to do some activities before it. Whereas for doing some other actions it should be raised. By Paula Melgarejo 4º C

Should legal ages be raised from eighteen to twenty-one? A lot of people think that eighteen-year-old´s aren´t prepared for the out world, but that isn´t necessarily true. Eighteenyear-old´s are more experienced in life than people actually think. Teenagers are the group that probably gets out from home the most number of times. Their minds are well developed and they can think in many situations with the mind of an adult. Some people may think that they are closer to being children than adults, but children rarely have the problema-solving skills and independence that they can prove to have. To sum up, if they asked me if legal ages should be raised, I would say no. There are thousands of teenagers waiting for their voice to be heard, and they probably are the ones who can contribute to solve many problems in the world, because they are able to provide different and interesting points of view. By Marta Santos 4º C

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Eighteen or twenty one?

Most legal ages should be raised from eighteen to twenty one because the eighteen-year-olds of today have too litle experience of the world. Should countries raise it from this age? We should be preparing teenagers for life. First and foremost, legal age should be worldwide eighteenyears old, because in my opinión, at this age most of them are ready for living by themselves, so this means that they can vote and get a driving license paid by themselves, and not get everything paid by their parents, or earning money, ora n appartment which is not paid by themselves. Studies are one of a few things they can tell their parents to pay for, because almost any teenager has not money enough to pay by himself universitary studies. Some people claim thatthere are teenagers which are not responsible enough to have the majority of age in their countries, but I disagree them, because when someone becomes major of age, he or she is supposed to be more responsable, and there are people who are responsable, so that is the reason why I disagree, eventhough not everyone is responsible. To sum up, majority of age depends on your responsibility and obligations as one more addult in your country, but I believe that it should exist a common major of age worldwide, that in my opinion, it should be eighteen. By Nuria de Prat 4º C

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Should most legal ages rise?

Eighteen to twenty-one-year-olds

Some people think that most legal ages should be raised from eighteen to twenty one, their reasons? Today’s eighteen-year-olds have too litle experience of the world. I totally disagree with this opinion and will discuss the reasons why in this essay.

Over the years, there has been a lot of discuss about what is the legal ages for voting, for deciding the most important issues facing the world. Should be the ages more than eighteen or twenty-one or should be less? To my mind, the age should be twenty or twenty-one-year-old. First and foremost, less than eighteen is not appropriate for these legal issues because they don´t have the necessary knowledge about our society. About eighteen-years-old, in my opinion, almost of them have their mind like an adult and they can be serious with this, but it´s true that they aren´t experienced yet, they have not began the new stage of their lives with new experiences in the college. Personally, the best age for all of this is twenty or twentyone, because they have already had two years of university with new experiences, with new people, new ideas and so on. I only know few opinions of other people. There are opinions that are opposite to each other. Some people think that we need to have the opinion of sixteen-years-olds teenagers because they are the future so they should decide it. Others think that the best age is eighteen because they start to think about their future and life style so maybe they need to decide how the society is going to be. And a lot of adults think that they need to be older than twenty, they need to be almost thirty because they see how the reality is, the hard work and the adult life so they can decide the best option for younger people. To sum up, this kind of things are so important for our society and for our country, but it´s not obligatory to vote or to decide if you aren´t sure. So, eighteen to twenty-yearolds it´s right for this because they have the opportunity to express their opinions and the opportunity to think about it better before take the wrong decision. And it´s good for them because it helps them with their adults minds.

First and foremost, It is that nowadays eighteen-year-olds does not have idea of the world. Nowadays studying abroad is becoming more and more popular, so today’s eighteenyear-olds know how the world rules better than never before. Some people mantain that today’s eighteen-year-olds are too inmature, and that is the reason why they cannot make good decisions. That is not true because eighteen is precisely the age when you mature, and if you have not matured at eighteen, you probably will not mature never. I believe that eighteen is the perfect age to start making decisons, because you do not mature only by being eighteen, but also by taking important decisions. In coclusion, I think that there is no reason to raise legal age. Eighteen years is the perfect age, is the age when you start going to university, in many countries you get independence... actually you start being an adult. By Luis Bustamante 4º C

Voting with 16 or 18 In my opinion voting with 16 is a wrong decision , because in most of cases I certainly belive that sixteen-year-olds will vote the political party that his parents tell him, they are not ready enough to take important decisions.

By Paula Campayo 4º C

Although they pay taxes, they work. It is often said that they take bad decisions and most of them are not mature enough to decide who is going to rule their country. If they can vote, it could be a sixteen year-olds president! They need to wait and grow up physically and metally to take important decisions. There can be no justification for the people who think they are enough mature or ready for voting . It is generally belived that these types of decicions are a very bad idea. They are enough mature? They will take good decicions for the country? The will reponsability of their actions? To my mind they are not ready to vote. By Ignacio Botella 4º A

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Stories I Accidentally reunited

Ten years ago, a girl named Liz moved from Boston to London to attend a very well-known university where she would be studying medicine. She had never been to the UK before, so she didn´t know anyone there. The first day finally came and Liz could not have been any more exited to start. Once she got there she realized that their campus was a lot bigger than she had expected, but with the help of two very nice girls, she finally made her way up to the first lesson. What Liz could have never expected was to see a girl who looked exactly like her sitting in the front row of the class. “I can’t believe this” she muttered, but in that moment the teacher entered the class so she didn’t get the chance to talk to the girl. Liz knew that she had been adopted and separated from her sister when she was a baby, but she had never seen her twin after that, so imagine her surprise when they accidentally met in a different country. After this lucky coincidence, Liz and her sister Ana spent as much time together as they could, catching up on every little detail of their lives for the past fifteen years. Moving to London had definitely been a great decision, because thanks to that, Liz and Ana were reunited even if they hadn’t planned it. It had been the most surprising thing that had ever happened to them and probably ever would. By Blanca Torroja 4º A

Reunited It had been a long and rainy day. Michael had been working all day and was very tired and hungry so he decided to call Alice, his best friend but unfortunately she didn’t pick up the phone, so he called his elder sister and they ended up going to a really weird restaurant for lunch that was situated in the main town square. While they were eating Michael heard a really familiar voice calling him: Do you remember me? So he quickly turned around and saw his best friend from high-school who he hadn’t seen since ten years, so they were very excited to see each other. After having a cup of coffee they all went to watch the new James Bond film as both of them enjoy action movies and they had such a funny afternoon! Later on, at night, while they were having supper the decided they decided to organise a party so they could see all their high-school friends, a reunion of the 1992 class. And while they were planning the party Michael got a brilliant idea! They could call as well the owner of the school to ask if it would be possible to celebrate the party there. Fortunately he said yes and agreed to provide some drinks and dinner. In the end this had been a wonderful yet crazy day for Michael! By Irene Barajas 4º A

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Meeting Again

Abby was a girl which was 8 years old. She lived in Andover, a small village from South England. Her grandparents were looking after her because Abby’s mum died in an accident four years ago, and she didn’t know who her dad was. Abby loved school, specially English because she had a really good relationship with her teacher, Mr. Eccles, they were similar in the way they talked and tough. One day Abby was scared because she had to read an essay about her childhood in front of her classmates. She hated talking about her life because she didn’t like it, but Mr. Eccles supported her whispering her “Abby, i am sure it will surprise everyone and no one will laugh at you”, Abby after knowing what her teacher tough about her, came out and started reading: “ I’ve never had a normal family, i’ve never had a dad who could tell me how beautiful i am, or how much he loves me. My mum has always explained me why he is not here, he went to Germany because of his job, but he never had any interest about me... I wish one day I could meet him and ask him why? The reason of everything...” As she was reading, Mr. Eccles muttered, “Sorry, i didn’t mean to leave you alone” No one understood him, even Abby. Then he started talking, he told the class he had been in Germany and that he was her dad. Abby wash in shock and the only think she was able to gasp was “ Dad? I thought i would never meet you! “ and she hugged him. It had been the most surprising thing that had ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By Iciar Ortegón 4º B

Stories II The Rescue

Last summer around the second week of August, I decided to go to the beach to play some volleyball and paddle surf with my friends as we used to every afternoon. Once we were in the beach, we got ready to get our boards onto the water when suddenly we saw something kind of estrange, it was like a big dolphin but it was stuck on the sand, when my friend Sophie who is passionate of animals started shouting how cool it was and how sad she was about it.” We need to help him” she told to the four of us, so we all began to organize the rescue. “First of all we need buckets to throw it some water, so it doesn´t die” shouted Bea. “I´ll tell my father to bring his boat here so that we can take it to the port and see if someone else can help us” whispered Maria who always talked in a very low voice. “I guess I should call the port authorities” whined Guillermo very angry because he was wishing to go for a surf. At the end we all carried the dolphin to the vet who told us it actually was a baby whale which had been hurt by a boat and couldn´t find his mom because of his wound, that didn´t let him swim. Once the vet had healed it he let us take it back to the ocean where it would search for his mom and swim free as he had done before the accident. It was the most surprising thing that has ever happened to us and possibly ever would. By Macarena Márquez 4º A

The chances of life Two montes ago, Sam was drinking cooffe at a café o his way to job. He was seatting on the place he used to sit every day. He decide taking advantage of a proyect from his work, so he turned on his computer and started typing. Once he has finished, he went to the cashier and payed. After that he left to work without reminding taking his laptop with him. When he arrived to work he realised that he had forgotten his laptop at the Café. He went inmediatly to the café and looked at the places he had been at,but instead of his laptop, he found a cell ,so he keept it to try to find to the owner’s. He foned to the cell’s contacts and finally he found the owner’s,after had having a great conversation they both decided to met. Sam was waiting for Lara (the cells owner),and while he was walking to him ,he realised that the laptop case Lara was carring was very similar to the one he had. Actually is was his laptop case! Lara had found it a few days ago after sam left the café an she kept it . Sam and Lara made a exchange of their techonological items ,and since that they became really close finds, they still keep in touch. By Teresa de la Mata 4º A

Destiny? Can Be

This story happenned in 2014 when Abby was 15 years old. She was mad at boybands and famous singers. She loved music, everything in her life was around it. She used to play the guitar and make some covers of her favourites songs. One day, while she was walking around the beautiful streets in Madrid, she saw a girl singing with her guitar and begging for money. She sang incredibly so Abby decided to stand next to her for a few minutes. When the song had finished, they started talking and talking about their likes and music. Bryanna (the girl that Abby had already met) had almost the same hobbies as her. These two teenagers didn’t know the incredible thing was about to happen. ´We should start singing togethter ´- whispered Bryanna. ´I don’t know if I´m good enough for it´- muttered Abby. ´Don’t say that again´- yelled Bryanna- I´m sure you’ll do it amazing, just be confident. Then, it started a dream for both girls, too many days singing in the street, ones as cold as ice , others so hot, but nothing could stop them. They were losing their hope, but one day, a man moved closer to them and asked them to stop singing. He told them he was a music producer and he liked their voices and style, so he wanted to make and release a new album with them. They couldn’t believe it, it had been the most surprising thing that ever happenned to them and probably ever would. By Sofía Valladares 4º A

Something Broken In 2013, when Lorena was 13 years old her mother came home one afternoon with a lot of clothes. All of them where beautiful but the most was a black trouser. One day, Lorena decided to out them for a Friends party she didn´t say anything to her mother. All her friend said that she was very pretty. She proceeded downstairs and she felt down “Oh no!! Gasped Lorena. She looked at her trousers and saw that they were broken. Her mother was going to kill her” Her best friend calmed her down and said taht her mother was going to unterstood it but she had an idea. They went to the same shop and bought the same. That afternoon Lorena went home and out the new trousers in the same place that they had been. Her mother came at the night and she didn´t say anything. By Lorena Samper 4º A

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Stories III

A big scare to remember

In 2014, when Luis went to the school his parents wanted to give him a surprise. It was an amazing trip to Cuba which it contained a great experience seeing crocodiles. Luis had been thinking about this mini adventure for a long time. One of the days when Luis and his family were in Cuba decided to go to that great place; when they entered into the place after a long walk decided to have a drink before entering. Once inside they went to see a show of animals with his trainer. The show was fascinating when something unexpected happened. OH NO! gasped the trainer, one of his animals would hit the line of security which set off alarm because the animal could get out his cage. Luis did not know what was happening and he feared the worst when he heard the alarm. The cocodriles scaled and Luis ran away losing his parents. Days later, Luis couldn’t find his parents because he had run a lot, he feared the worst again .He reported everything to Cuban police;after days of waiting the police found his parents.. It hoped great summer but ended very bad. When Luis and his family arrived in Spain they swore that they would never travel anywhere. It had been the most surprising thing that had ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By LUIS ROLDÁN 4º C

A shocking night It was a dark and rainy day. The streets were empty and you could only hear the sound of the splash of a pair of rain boots. A man dressed in a black coat got closer step by step to were I was. He stopped right next to me and whispered: “Whatch your back at 12pm tonight”. Imediatly after he was gone. I tried to figure out in the following hours what could that mean. Suddenly something came up my mind. A couple of days before, a strange woman knocked at my door asking me for some personal details. I found it shocking, but decided not to give it any importance. After dinner, I continued thinking of it. I was terribly tired and really muddled, so I decided to go to sleep. The last time I had a look at the watch was at 11:30pm. After a while, I heard some suspecious noises that seemed to come from the living room. I silently went there to see what was going on. Unexpectedly, I discovered all of my friends and family chating and laughing. Everything made sense then. I realised what happened on the 17th of December, it was my birthday! By María García 4º C

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Annie and the Sinister Silhouette

In March we were lucky enough to have our teachers organising a two-day trip. When we got to the camp where we were staying the teachers sorted us out in groups. Luckily I got paired up with my best friend Alice, and two other boys called Mason and Jace. When all the groups sat around the camp fire Miss Goldsack started to talk: -As you all know, every year we let the students get into the woods at night as a fun activity. The route is very simple. You just have to go to a nearby lake and get back in less tan half an hour. -I heard that last year a girl got lost and never came backwhispered Mason. -The truth actually is that the girl never got out of her house and she forgot to call to reception to say she was sick, so she was in the trip´s list- I replied smiling. -How do you know all that?- asked Jace. -I was curious so I asked about it in the school´s offices. -Good, -concluded Miss Goldsack after a while. –you are ready to go. The four of us rushed towards the path and soon we were all alone. -Guys? –cried Alice. –I know it´s a bit late to say, but I´m scared of darkness. -Don´t worry –laughed Mason. –We´ll be back in no time… We all sudenly turned around when we heard the cracking sound of a branch behind our backs. -Oh my… -I gasped. –Run. Now! –I yelled. We got out of there as fast as we could, and for the first time in my life I understood what “running for your life” meant. We had all seen a sinister and terrifying human silhouette. We told the teachers our story back in the camp but none of them believed it. But it was scarier when a few days later they talked in the news about a murderer caught in that area. That day, without apparent reason, the words from that book came to me: “It had been the most suprising thing that ever happened to them, and probably ever would.” By Marta Santos 4ºC

Stories IV That is luck

The master joke

in 2009 when i was nine years old ,in the father day i gave a present to my father . In that present it said that i would dedicated a goal for my father. The following day i had a football match in hortaleza and my father whispered that in the match i hadn´t scored a goal . Wen i Heard i shore my father that if i score a goal and i dedicated to my father all the family would go to de zoo The match day had arrived, i was nwervous ,but i knew that i could score a goal The match started difficult becouse we were playing with the number one of the leage. Our team scored a goal but minutes later the other team scored a lot. The other team did a fault and i knew that that moment would by my oportunity to score goal. I shoot the fault and i score a goal! When the match finished , i yelled my father What i had said. The following day all all the family whent to the zoo. It had the most surprising thing that had ever happened to me ,and probably ever would

The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was a big placard with “Today is jokes´ day” written on it. It was a family tradition that once a year they all prepared jokes and then they made it to the others. Only grandma and grandpa knew when jokes´ day would be, so you had to prepared suitable jokes for all seasons. That year it was on the second of July. She got up and started her joke: she wasn´t going to do anything. The first thing that happened to her was eating the cardboard-went-crêpe of her father, then, while she was having a shower she realized her shampoo was pink hair dye, but she spread it through her hair nonetheless. Bad jokes occurred to her during the day: her mom faded her underwear and her brother changed her bed for a pad. At midnight, she gathered her family and asked: -Is it the third of July already? They nodded. -Ok, then I just want to review the jokes´ day rules. The one we have is we only have a joke per year. Well, this morning, I asked grandpa if the second of July was jokes´ day, and he told me it was not, it was today. Then I let you do all the jokes you wanted, and I waited until it was the first second of the third of July to tell you this: I´ve cheated you and know I can do whatever I want and I will win.-When she finished, she smiled.

By Alejandro Abajas 4º C

OUR SPECIAL DAY I´m so excited because tomorrow is my twin and my birthday and we are going to be eighteen. I like when all the family and our friends congratulate our birthday and they celebrate with us. When the special day started, I congratulated my sister and she did it too. We were having breakfast to go to school and suddenly my parents appeared in the kitchen and I thought that they were going to give us our presents like all the years ago, but for my surprise they didn´t do anything like that, they only sighed us good morning and I whispered to my sister :“ what´s happening?”. We went to school and while the day was passing something strange happened, nobody congratulated us not even my best friend. We finished the school and we went so sad to our tennis class and I shrieked my sister: “why has everybody forgotten our birthday?” and she groaned that she was so disappointed. After tennis we took the bus and finally we arrived in our house and when we went into the house, we found the biggest surprise, we had seen ever all our friends and family were there and they shouted: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” .It had been the most surprising thing that had ever happened to us, and probably ever would. By Paula Campayo 4º C

By Carlota Domínguez 4º C Mark and Charlotte were travelling to South East Asia on an adventurous holiday, they had been planning this holiday for the past four years. They were overcome with both excitement and nerves, this trip would be the first time either of them had travelled overseas and also the first trip together as a couple. Charlotte just finished her medical degree from Harvard University, she had been extremely stressed and strung out from the many hours of studying and putting hours in at the hospital, she was completely ready for a crazy and mind blowing vacation, she packed half of her wardrobe and six pairs of high-heels. Mark is a year older than Charlotte, his dream was to be a captain in the American navy or join the navy seals, he had also been studying and preparing to do the basic training after the trip, he really needed this trip to center himself and also to ask a very important to Charlotte. Their first adventure started with the flight, they had a lot of turbulence and thought that they were going to die. After they landed safely and slept in their fancy hotel Mark thought it was a good time to plan his surprise. While walking through the street venders they came across the balut stall (balut is a common snack from Vietnam) in front of the seller he got down on one knee and pulled the ring out of his pocket and ask Charlotte to be his future wife. She said no. By Jaime Molina 4º C

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Stories V

In 2012, four friends: Juan, Ana, Elena and Pablo the first day of the summer they decide to went to the inauguration for a new skyscraper the biggest in the world, they want to visit the level seventy but they can only visit the level 48 the next day was the inauguration of the rest of the building they want to see the beautiful view of the level seventy, so ,the next day they went to the building another time they were arrive and they ascend in the elevator , suddenly the elevator stop in the 56 level but fortunately two men’s open the door only 10 minutes after, the two men’s said that the elevator was broken and if they want to take the elevator they need to wait thirty minutes they decide to take up the stairs 20 floors ten minutes after they arrive to the level seventy at last they could enjoy the view it was spectacular but suddenly what is that? That was an earthquake de edifice wasn’t prepared to this kind of things and the edifice started to incline ,it seemed like the Tower of Pisa , near them was two parachutes , they were hear for a video to promotion the tower Juan and Ana know to use it. So they jumped taking to Elena and Pablo, and twenty minutes after the building fall down and they was four of the survivors in the edifice. They returns to their houses and his bad beginning of the summer finished By Víctor Jesús Ruiz 4º C

A memorable honeymoon A just married couple decided to go in their honeymoon in an air balloon from London to Paris. When they were in the middle of the journey, something awful happened, the air balloon began to fall. Mery started yelling, they looked down and they saw that they were falling onto the sea. She shrieked “We will drown!” her husband, John, tried to calm her down and he explained her that they had to jump before falling into the water “Jump!” John yelled, they jumped and when they were in the water they saw a small island, not at long distance, so they started swimming. Near the beach, Mery gasped “I can’t swim any more” so John helped her to reach it. When they were there, they light a fire so that someone could see them “I don’t think someone would find us” Mery sighed “I’m sure someone will find us” he whispered. In the morning a loud sound woke up John, he looked around and he saw an helicopter above their heads. “Get up! Look, look!” he gasped to her wife, and both started yelling “Here, here!” The helicopter landed, and the door opened, two men approached them “Come in!” the man with mad face groaned and yelled because of the loud sound of the propellers. Mery and John looked at each other and they entered in the helicopter to go back home. It had been the more surprising thing that had ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

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The Unnecessary Move

Last year John, a 13 year old boy, moved away and went to live to Copenhagen with his family because of his father’s job. John was living in London with his parents and with his three siblings, two of them were older than him and the smallest of the house was the little Anne, she was only eight. At first sight their new residence was not what they had expected it to be. It was too small for a family as big as they were, although that house was the only place in which they could live. Anne went through all the rooms while the rest of the family picked up all the furniture from the lorry. Suddenly, John heard his sister shrieking and went where she was. In their parents’ new room John found Anne crying and a big rat beside her. At the moment their parents arrived John confessed them what he had seen and how his sister was feeling. It was time to go to bed and Anne was still scared of what she had seen and the girl could not sleep. Therefore John told his sister a bed night story to cheer her up. Finally, the little girl could get to sleep and John went to bed without any worries. The next morning, his father announced them their return home because he did not want to see his family unhappy. It had seen the most surprising thing that had ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By Critina Mateos 4º A

A Special Place In 1975, when Lidia was 15 years old, she was in the street and she saw an animal. It was a beautiful brown dog. Lidia wanted the dog because she liked it from the first time she saw it. However, her parents didn’t like dogs so she decided to take the dog home without telling them. One day, Lidia was in the school and her mom went to Lidia’s bedroom. When her mum was making the bed, she heard something that came from the wardrobe. She opened and saw all the clothes untidy. When she was going to tidy it, saw something moving. It was a brown puppy. She got angry, carried it to the kitchen, and kept it there. When Lidia arrived home, her parents forced her to leave the dog exactly in the same place where she had taken. Thirty years later, she was walking with her husband and her children in the same street she had found the dog when she was a child. They found a dog as the one Lidia had caught when she was younger. It had been the most surprising thing that had ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By Laura Gómez 4º A

Stories VI

A Lucky Call

This is the story of two boys whose dream became true by working hard each day. All started when they were fifteen years old, the called Mike and Josh. They were very good friends and they had been playing in the same football team since they were seven. One day after a football match they´re talking about trying to join a good team where they can improve much more for trying to join a professional team such as Real Madrid. They entered their website for seeing when they could do their access test to join the team. After one hour looking for it they found and when they finished reading their rules, they wrote all their personal information and they sent it. Two months later, the day they´ve been waiting arrived. They´re very nervous because their were a lot of boys searching the same place as them. After a three hour training they couldn’t join to the team. They feel very disappointed because they couldn’t reach their dream. Then they talked about it and decided to train every day for trying it once more next year. For their surprise after one month, when the course had finished and they were in their summer vacations having fun, the phone of Mike´s and Josh´s fathers rang¡ It was the trainer of Real Madrid saying that they´ve made a mistake and there were two places for them in the team. Suddenly when they listened this, they started to shout because they had finally done it. It had been the most surprising thing that ever happened to them, and probably ever would. By Miguel Abello 4º A

Gulliver was studing in a school of Crambidge 17 years but it cost a lot so he start to recive classes about of the sir James Bate. Gulliver knowns that his destination is travelling in a boat. Firstly he found a work in a boat like a doctor, after in other boats like in hisfirst work, like a doctor. In the trip with the “Antílope” all starts very well but going to the oriental indias, they had a storm and the boat wreked, Gulliver and other of their camarades can to go up in security boat in to the main boat, but anybody have strong to row so they depends of the waves. Gulliver, after the storm he woke up but he hasn´t got any strong to move, so he decide to relaxa little of time, then he felt like bugs but when he oppened his eyes he saw a little person, and whe he want to stand up he can´t because he was tied. He try to comunicate with this little man in English but they didn´t speak the same language. Later appeared the Mayor of the town an he sepeak a little of english so they decide to teach to Gulliver their language, in about a couple of thays the Liliputhians decide to give to Gulliver the freedom but he have to meet a few standards so he acepted. A day the liliputhians start a battle with another town (Belfuscu), this war not stay a lot of time because in the first battle the Liliputhians decide to send Gulliver and the Belfuscu surrendered. Other day the room of the princess start to flame so the first thing that he thinks was to pee in the casle an he rescue the princess but one of the rules is not pee in any side of the village. The Mayor see what he was doing so Liliputhians get ungry and he need to come back to his town. A man borned in Belfuchu got a boat of his weith. In a couple of days he was in his house By Someone

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Traffic

Speed cameras are not a good way to keep our roads safer

It is generally believed that speed cameras are located in the roads only for reaching taxes, but it is also often said that they save loads of lives. Then, are the speed cameras the best way to prevent accidents? As far as I am concerned, speed cameras do really save lives daily, even though they can´t avoid some of them. Starting up by the fact that since radars have been placed the statistics have lowered incredibly fast. The radars are there for a reason. As everyone knows, in Spain for example, everybody drives as fast as they can when no radar is advised or no one seems to be nearby. Having speed cameras all around has made drivers be aware of the speed limits, so they do not get a fine. Then our roads are safer than they would without them. Even dough there are some speed cameras located in places where they are unnecessary and their only purpose is to reach money, they majority of them are very required. On the hole, it is also thought that in the countries with no radars, they actually respect the speed limits, but I am convinced that not every culture is as sensibly behaved as others, and in those cultures the speed cameras are the only way to avoid tons of accidents every day. In conclusion, radars are a good stimulating way to make drivers low their speed or raise it up when necessary. Whilst is true that some other ways to prevent accidents would be better, speed cameras do their function. Thanks to speed cameras we can make use of our roads free form being scared when we take the car. By Macarena Márquez 4º A

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Speed cameras are not a good way to make our roads safer. It is said that speed cameras make people be more concious about the speed and make our roads safer. But, do speed cameras really work? As far as I am concerned, they are just a waste of money. First and foremost, I believe that speed cameras used to work when they first started using them because people where scared of them. I consider that nowadays, people know where exactly the speed cameras are and they just reduce their speed limit when they find themselves in that places. Without doubt, the goverment should rise the fines because, in my opinion, people do not find them expensive so they don´t care if they have to pay money for exceed the speed limit. Perhaps, anothey good idea would be putting more speed cameras all along the road so people would drive caring more about their speed. To sum up, I am certain that speed cameras do not work if they use them the way the do now. They should do something, because i believe that making the road safer has a lot of importance in people´s lifes. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

Should...?

Should phones be banned in schools?

Should we update the football regulation?

Mobile phones should be banned in schools. They are a distraction for children and the can become addictive. Cyberbullying could be a consequence of their use in school. Mobiles phones are a distraction for the pupils. Students could say that banning them is not fair because if they do not use it during the lessons, they are not doing an inadequate use. They might say as well that phones could be useful as journal or calculator. Some students use their phones in class, so they do not pay attention what would lead to getting bad marks. From my point of view, they can be addictive, children or teenagers should not depend on having or not their phones, and lots of the do.

Over the past decade, this delicate issue has created some controversy. The reason for the appearence of this debate lies in the way the football regulation punishes some specific plays during the game. If you ask me, I would say that i do not think that the football regulation should be changed or updated for the following reasons that I will discuss.

One of the worst consequences that using phones in schools could lead to is cyberbullying. You may not believe it, but, some students do not mind recording or taking pictures of pupils or even teachers, posting them on the internet and make fun of them. Personally, I can`t believe people are able to do this kind of things without feeling guilty. Some of them can even be proud of doing it. Finally, lessons can be interrupted as students can forget to turn off their phones or turn the volume down so that they do not ring while the teacher is explaining something. Summarizing, to my mind it is better to ban phones in schools so students cannot do an inadequate use of them. They would pay more attention in class and, what`s more, they would build more the relationship between each other. By Paula Melgarejo 4º C

First of all, I believe that as football has always lead the ranking of the best sports of the world, i do not see the point in changing its rules. As it has been so succesful, i cannot understand how people could think that it needs to be updated. In addition, I find useless to create this controversy around the world of football only for some specific plays that happen once per 100 matches. Finally, to my mind, those important rules that needed to be updated like the “goal-line technology rule” or the “spray” one for the fouls have been adaptated to the modern football, so that is why I think the football regulation is perfect as it is. Some people claim that those “specific” plays that people with the same opinion as me talk about, are happening more and more over the years, but they say this because they just want to emphasise this issue as they want to change the regulation. However, as far as I´m concerned, the referees are professional enough and have the maturity required to judge those plays and that is what they are paid for, so in those cases the decission will be up to them. (There are six “refs” in each match) All things said, the rules that needed to be updated have been updated but in these controversial and not important enough plays, the referees will be the ones with the authority to judge them. By Daniel Pérez 4º C

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MR. NOBODY

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This film is one of the most original films I have ever watched. Although it is true that during the whole film I was a bit confused, because I could not understand what exactly was happening. It is a science-fiction film that has unreal situations, which makes it gripping and intriguing. The film starts with the decision of a kid that their parents are getting divorced and he has to choose who is he going to stay with. The film is about the different lives he lives. Every life is dissimilar and unique, because each has variant experiences. Nemo Nobody who is the main character lives all the distinct lives in one way or another. Nemo tells every detail of his life from the future as he is the only mortal. The way Mr. Nobody connects each life with the other two is convincing. When I watched it, at first I thought it was disjointed but after the second half of the film I started to feel fascinated about every scene I watched. Despite the fact that it talks about quantum physics to allude to the big range of possibilities someone can experiment during his or her whole life, I find it mesmerizing. I would recommend this film to people who like strange and thought-provoking films. In contrast, if you are looking for a moving, romantic or comedy film definitely this is not your film. By Cristina de Mateos 4º A

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The Return Of The King I was completely impressed when I watched “The Return of the King “, the third film of the trilogy “The lord of the Rings “. The film is directed by Peter Jackson, and it is based on the third book of the trilogy written by JRR Tolkien. The film hit the big screen in 2003 and it got a lukeandwarm reception. It was a box office smash. The film stars Elijah Wood as Frodo Bolson. He is the main character, who, with the help of his eight journey mates has to save Middle Earth from Sauron ( the antagonist who wants to own the ring to have the control of the world ) by taking the ring back to the place where it was created. As the film is sequel of the previous film “The Two Towers”, it also includes some events of that previous film. To my mind, the best part of the film is the end,because is thought provoking and that part of the film unfolds the destiny of the main characters. Moreover, the soundtrack directed by Howard Shore is amazing, and even that some of the landscapes are fantasy ones, they are not farfetched. Although that the film is very long lasting, it is also intriguing and a fast moving film. Even if you do not like that kind of science fiction films, you should watch it. This film is a masterpiece and it is a completely gripping story. By Teresa de la Mata 4º A

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MOVIE REVIEW: THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

A review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher´s Stone.

Released in late December of 2014, the Theory of Everything is an inspiring portrayal of famous astrophysicist Steven Hawking’s life. Directed by James Marsh, this movie catches the essence of a life full of struggles and achievements that will give whoever sees it a lot to reflect on. The movie stars Eddie Redmayne as Stephen, a young Physics student who is about to take up a PhD in cosmology. He falls in love with a beautiful art student, Jane (Felicity Jones), but his life gives a radical turn when he is diagnosed with the moto-neuron disease. With a life expectancy of just two years, not only Stephen goes on with his research about the connection between black holes and time, but he marries Jane and builds a life with her. The couple sticks together, fighting any obstacle that gets on their way, both in the scientific and personal area. The Theory of Everything is a gripping, thought-provoking film that will leave you wondering about many aspects of human behavior. Even if you are not a big fan of Physics, you will find this movie entertaining, since science is just a subplot here. As for the acting, Redmayne’s Academy Award winner performance for this movie could not have pleased me more. Co-star Felicity Jones also does an amazing job making the viewers connect with her character. If you are looking for a meaningful story of selfimprovement and optimism, this film is definitely for you. Even if you don’t particularly enjoy these kind stories, this movie will not disappoint you.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher´s Stone is a film released on the 4th November 2001 starred by Daniel Radcliff and costarred by Ruper Grint and Emma Watson. This film is based on the first book written out of seven released. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film brings the spectators to the wonderful world of magic. This film stars Daniel Radcliff as ‘’Harry Potter’’, a very known wizard who goes to a school where everyone is like him. In the train, when he is on his way to school (Hogwarts), he meets two people who become his best friends : Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint). During his stay at school, he discovers a lot of misteries that help him to beat Voldemort, the one who had killed his parents. This film might seem disjointed, far-fetched and flawed but I find it really cliff-hanger and moving. This film makes you think that ven normal people can reach outstanding things. I find the plot intriguing and thought-provoking. In my point of view, this is an amazing film with such unpredictable special effects and a gripping script. If you like moving and fantasy films, this is definitely for you. If you like the book, you will find the movie amazing. It is a memorable film. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

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The Parent Trap

The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas

The Parent Trap is a romantic comedy that came out in 1998 and it is based on the novel Lottie and Lisa, written by Eric Kastern in 1949. Nancy Meyers directed this masterpiece and I would probably say that it is one of the most fascinating and mindblowing films she has ever made.

Hard, of course, but it took my heart. This famous gripped me from the very beginning even though I already knew the end. This masterpiece was written by John Boyne in 2006 but it hit the big screen on 2008.

The plot always moves me as it is a story about a pair of identical twin sisters (who are played by Lindsay Lohan) that due to the divorce of their parents were separated at birth and each raised by one of them. After many years they are accidentally reunited at a summer camp and when they discover that they are twins, they hardly try to make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together. This film might seem boring for some but in my opinion I think that it tells a really inspiring story that concerns us about the importance of the family. Another good thing about this film is that you feel identified with the characters, probably because it has an excellent cast and the acting is so natural. As far for the sound and visual effects in my opinion they are fantastic, the theme song is powerful and it has a catchy soundtrack and the setting creates a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone because after watching this film you will change the way you see the relationship between siblings and is highly entertaining. So don´t miss it! It is well worth seeing! By Irene Barajas 4º A I’ve recibe recently seen ocho apellidos vascos is a masterpiece by writer director Emilio Martinez Lázaro has to be one of the funniest and original to hit the big screen in yars. One the star of the movie is Dani Rovira as a seville that had to impress as a basque to conquer a prety woman of Pais Vasco, he has to be accepted by the woman father. The story started in Seville when Dani Rovira meets the woman in a bar and the woman gets angry. The following days Dani Rovira wants to comquer the woman so he went to the Basque Country and he got his propose. The might film seem boring to seme but i found that film asa funiest film that i have ever seen. I think the plot is worked and was a brilliant idea about Emilo Martinez. In the film topic as the basque Independence is also mentioned so that is a bonus. I recomend this film for everybody becuose it ‘s a film that if you go to see you are going to undestand. Anoi recommend is that this film is so funny and you will not stop laughing By Alejandro Abajas 4º C

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Bruno is a nine year old boy, who, has to move house because his father has found a new job. Unhappy and disappointed he leaves in his hometown his best friends and part of the family. Once there he realizes that the thoughts he had about the new house were completely wrong, the house was small and in the middle of nowhere. From the window of his bedroom he sees a huge fence and groups of men and boys beyond. As you would have noticed, it´s a novel about the Holocaust, that makes you realize about the situation Jews used to live in. The sense of friends and friendship of the novel y joined to the mind-blowing and emotional end. The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas received rave reviews, maybe that’s why it became so famous. I highly recommend this book, or film, to people that like moving stories based on something real. It´s a memorable and though-provoking movie. By Paula Melgarejo 4º C

Old dogs (Dos canguros muy maduros). The last film I watched is this one. It´s a funny and gripping film created by the director Walt Becker. This film premiered and hit the big screen on November 25, 2009 and there are two star actors so known, John Travolta and Robin Williams. It´s one of the best comedies I´ve ever watched. It talks about, while preparing for an important business deal, two bachelors become the unexpected caretakers of twin children because they are the kids of one of them and the mother had to go to jail for two weeks. Disaster after disaster, finally they get teaming take good care of children and all is light-hearted, but his job gives him an epic job offer in Tokyo and he decided to go there. He disjointed staying there and he realizes he has a family so he came back to stay with them. The film is super memorable and thought and thought provoking because it makes you think about the big meaning of the family. It is inspiring because you think about the best ways to guide your life and actions. If you don´t like films that make you are cry in the end, this one is not for you. On the other hand if you like the films with a happy ending and moral ones, I recommend you to see this mind-blowing film. By Paula Campayo 4º C

77 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. This film, the man from U.N.C.L.E., makes me keep up with it, because it´s not to hard to follow although it has a lot of gripping twists and turns, but also this masterpiece by director Guy Ritchie is a bit far-fetched, some secuences made me laugh. It came out the 14 of augost of 2015 in the U.S.A., when I saw the trailer I thought it was going to be an up-and-coming. The film takes place during the Cold War around 1960, starts Henry Cavill as Napoleon an american CIA agent and Armie Hammer as Illya, who works for the KGB of Rusia. Both have to ally to find out a plan carried out by an international criminal organization that traffics with weapons and nuclear technology. The unique clue that they have is the daughter of a german scientist, Gaby, and he has been kidnapped. This team is called U.N.C.L.E. This film seem predictable and underrated, but it´s not, I found it very unpredictable because it´s a comedy so sometimes some things look imposible. As for the acting, in my opinion, the film is from light-hearted to intriguing, which makes it though-provoking, and also the best thing apart for the action, is the script. If you´re looking for fas-moving film with a lot of special effects, it´s not for you, on the other hand, if you like a mix of romance, action and humor, it´s definetly for you, an active and fun film for all ages. By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief This film is a fantasy-adventure film directed by Chris Columbus. The film is an adaptation of The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson and the Olympians -Book First written by Rick Riordan. Its premiere was on February 12, 2010. It´s the best film to learn the story about all the gods of Greece, and it´s another way to study history. The movie is about that after stay at camp, Percy, a boy apparently normal, find out who is the son of Poseidon, god of the seas, and his two friends are a girl also a demigod, the daughter of Atenea, and the other a satyr. The three travel around USA with mythological monsters plagued, to restore the cosmic order before the sun goes down on the longest day of the year. Percy tries to restore peace, to rescue his mother, for meet his father and for understand himself. A challenge that must be overcome in just ten days. In these ten days they have to pass the tests will find and kill the monsters to get to the underworld where is Hades, who has his mother and the lightning, or that it´s what he believes. He discover that a demigod put the ray in his shield to trap, but at the end, fighting against these gods who wanted to get the power of Olympus he takes the things back to normal again, saving his mother and knowing also finally his father Poseidon. He decides to stay in the shelter of the demigods formed to learn combat the evils imposed on them. In my point of view, this movie is mind-blowing and mesmerizing because they use incredible special effects and they made the perfect story for explain the thoughts about the gods and the power that they supposed to have. This film is thought-provoking and it´s saying to you that you should never give up if you really want something, although all the obstacles that appear in the middle of your way and make you think that you can get your purpose. Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson, star of the movie, adventurous, up-and-coming to do all the purpose that he want to do and son of Poseidon. Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth Chase, daughter of Atenea, in my opinon she is the best actress for do this carácter because she is so pretty and strong and she is always prepare for fight. So for conclusion, I recommend you this film and don´t care about how old or young you are, it´s the best film for enjoy the history and the fantasy that the people in the past believe. By Paula Campayo 4º C

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Manipulating Manipulating the weather Nowadays some people think that manipulating the weather is a good idea, whereas others think that it colud have negatives consequences. We could change the meteorogical phenomena for our benefits, but it can affect to the conditions of our planet. So what should we do? Some people claim that manipulating the weather, could be benefitial for the earth. I disagree with this point, but neverthless, if scientists could do that, the best thing about it, is that we could reduce destructive weather events, and ofcourse increase the lifespan. A good expamle is changing the heat of the north pole caused by global warming, for cold, so animals that are endagered would survive. Otherwise, I consider that we don´t have enough technology yet to modify the conditions of our planet. In adition, if in the future someone could do that, consequently, the earth would make other chages that could reduce the life of living beings instead of incresing it. Maybe, if for exapmle, we make rain in the areas of the planet that need more water, the flora and the fauna that had been adapted to the enviroment, would die. Summarizing, if one day scientists discovered how to manipulate the weather, we would reduce destructive events and increse the lifespan in some places, although on my mind, would lead to other changes that could kill animals and plants. Finally, personally I believe that we shouldn´t modify anything related with the earth, if we try to change the weather that happen of a reason, I think that would be catastrophics consequences. By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

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A for -and- against essay: Manipulating the weather.

Manipulating the Weather Getting scientist to manipulate the weather could be beneficial in some ways, as helping families to save money and time but also would have really but side effects, such as an alarming increase of global warming. Some people claim that changing the weather forever would help the economically. They wouldn’t have to buy clothes for every time of the year, what would make them saving money. However this could harm companies, which would lose money. Going back to saving money and time, not having to go shopping frequently would relax the city, as there wouldn’t be so many peoples in shopping centers and shops. On the other hand, the environment wouldn’t be “happy” about manipulating the weather, because, as a result, the global warming would increase considerably. This increase would lead the destruction of habitats of natural species, and so their disappearance would be true. Not only animals and plants would be damaged, but also humans would notice about this disastrous consequences. To sum up, we are meant to look after the planet and don’t let it “die”. In my view, manipulating the weather is harmful so we should analyze deeply the pros and cons, and make decisions by knowing the consequences in advance. By Paula Melgarejo 4º C

Is it a good idea to manipulate the weather in our country? This topic has given rise to a debate between those who think that this is a good idea and those who think that doing this can have more negative than positive effects. Some people think that having scientist manipulating the weather in our country is a good idea because we will be able to choose wether we want catastrophic weather to happen or not. To take the example of what China did in 2009, they prompted the snow by firing chemical rockets into clouds to stop a long drought. On the other hand it is said that, in a long period of time, it can have a lot of side- effects that can affect to our lives. If it has to be a thunderstorm, it will be one, and nothing can change that. Moreover, it won´t be always possible for us to change the weather as we want. All in all, manipulating the weather can have a lot of pros, but it can be really dangerous to all of us. In my view, manipulating the weather has more cons than pros so, personally, I wouldn´t try to do it, if we don´t want to end up with serious problems. By Andrea Flórez 4º A Some people think that having scientist to manipulates the weather could be beneficial for the planet but, this can be beneficial or worrying? This can be beneficial becouse you sabe money for clothes becouse you can do that it will always be sunny. Another good reason is that you can grow food more eficiently becouse there would never be drought becouse were crops will always have wáter for crops. The most important thing is that you can sabe lives and cities becouse you can control natural disasters. On the other hand it could make some species disappear , secondly companies closing down becouse they sell things related with global disasters. Last but not least it could apaers one thing that our society should be taking very pollution. Summarazing munipulaty the weather has a lot of pros and couns so in conclusión the results dependo n the reasons why people would change the weather for By Alejandro Abajas 4º C

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Complaint

Writing: a letter of complaint.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to complain about the teenage discrimination in which we saw us involved last Saturday at the North Woods Multiplex Cinema. I consider that this situation has been a serious offence to me and my friends. Although I agree that numerous teenagers sometimes cause problems, the behavior of the vast majority of young people is not bad. Last Saturday we were inside the cinema waiting for my friend´s mother to come. Suddenly, a manager came to ask us why we were there. After telling her that we were merely waiting, she told us that we could not be there on account of a number of problems that she had seen us causing. Finally, we had to wait outside the cinema, in spite of the dark sky and the bad weather. Would she have done the same if we were not teenagers? In conclusion, what amazed me is that, if we were adults, the manager would not have told us to leave. On behalf of numerous teenagers, I suggest you to reconsider this situation and try to find any solution. If you do not take urgent action, I will be forced to seek for legal advice. Yours faithfully, Andrea Flórez. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

A letter of complaint Dear Sir/Madam I am writting to protest about the age discrimination that happened to us yesterday at the local cinema. I suppose that this measure is not in any curfews, so I hope that this will be fixed. The fact is that we were waiting at the lobby of the cinema for someone to take us home, because it was a cold outiside, when the manager told us that we could not wait there, and he forced us to go outside merely because a number of young people caused him problems. On the other hand, I agree with this point, but if we were not bothering anyone, he had no rights to kick us out, and I am highly sure that he could have asked us politely. In conclusion, I would suggest to observe this kind of situations and have a better treat with teenagers even if they are doing something wrong, because it could be a mistake. I hope this will not happen again, but if you do not take urgent action, I will be forced to seek for legal advise. Yours faithfully, Irene Gutiérrez Calderón By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

A letter of complaint

I am writing to complain about the thing that hapened to us last Saturday. We are so disapointed becouse one of your employes accused us that we was making noise and interfering with people waiting in the queues but we didn’t do anything that could disturb someone. If we were in the cinema lobby it was becouse outdors it was really cold and pouring down with rain that day. So your employe was so rude and inappropriate. We think that this person would do these things if we had been older. That accident did that that day was first and last time that w ego to your cinema so you lose a lot of customers bye

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing on behalf of Michelle, seventeen years old, and her friends, to complaint about teen discrimination at North Woods Multiple Cinema. Last Friday Michelle went to the cinema and when she was waiting her mother to come a manager asked them to leave the lobby or if not he would call the police, they did not understand it cause they had not interfered with nobody. The vast majority of teenagers are merely prejudged by the fact of being sixteen years old. This is what really annoys me. Would the manager have done the same if they had been twenty-five or thirty years old? In conclusion, I should like to draw your attention to the fact that teenagers are citizens and have to be treated as humans beings, it does not matter the age. Yours faithfully, Iciar Ortegón Gaynés

By alejandro Abajas 4º C

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Department Dear Sir/Madam

A letter of complaint.

I am writing to protest about teen discrimination at local cinema. I believe that this measure would not only be unpopular but would also be completely ineffective. Although, I agree that there is a number of young people who caused numerous problems but the vast majority of young people here did not. The fact is that by treating all teenagers as problematic people does nothing. Last Saturday I went with my friends at cinema and the manager told us that we couldn’t wait in the lobby. The manager said that she had seen us on numerous previous occasions and it was the first time we´d ever been to the cinema. In conclusion, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that not all teenagers are trouble makers. I suggest that you can spend money on providing a local after the cinema where young people wait to their parents or friends. Yours faithfully, Laura Gómez. By Laura Gómez 4º A

A LETTER OF COMPLAINT

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to complain about the teenage discrimination in which we saw us involved last Saturday at the North Woods Multiplex Cinema. I consider that this situation has been a serious offence to both me and my friends. Although I agree that numerous teenagers sometimes cause problems, the behavior of the vast majority of young people is not bad. Last Saturday we were inside the cinema waiting for my friend´s mother to come. Suddenly, a manager came to ask us why we were there. After telling her that we were merely waiting, she told us that we could not be there on account of a number of problems that she had seen us causing. Finally, we had to wait outside the cinema, despite of the dark sky and the bad weather. Would she have done the same if we were not teenagers? In conclusion, what amazed me is that, if we were adults, the manager would not have told us to leave. On behalf of numerous teenagers, I suggest you to reconsider this situation and try to find any solution. If you do not take urgent action, I will be forced to seek for legal advice. Yours faithfully, Andrea Flórez. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writting to complain about the unacceptabe treatment that me and my friends received in your cinema last friday, while we were just waiting in the lobby for my mother to arrive. To begin with, we went to watch a film, and when this finished we were waiting in the lobby as a result of the heavy rains until my mother could pick us up. Inmediatly upon one of the managers came and asked us if we had tickets, and even that we told him that we had just cameo ut from seeing the lastest Johnny Deep film, he thought we were lying, and he thretened us to call the pólice if we did not leave inmediatly. The fact is that by treating all teenagers this way, they could be put at risk. In conclusión, I sould like to draw your attention to the fact that we should this teenage discrimination by not treating them in a disrespectful way. Yours faithfully, Marta Garrastazu

Dear Sir / Madam: I am writing to protest against your manager’s behavior during this past weekend’s incident. I believe that this sort of conduct towards teenagers is not only unfair, but also extremely disrespectful to us. Although I am aware of the large number of young people that causes problems in public facilities, I also believe that nowadays, the vast majority of them just attend to these places to have a fun time with their friends. The fact is that, by accusing all teenagers of being troublemakers, not only you are disrespecting them for no reason, but you are also encouraging them not to go to that place ever again. I demand that you fix this sort of behavior among your employees as soon as possible, and fire whoever does not act according to the policy. In conclusion, I should like to draw your attention to the fact that you too were once a teenager, and therefore, should be aware of how different we are from one another. If you do not take urgent action in the matter, I will be forced to seek for legal advice. Yours faithfully, Abby.

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82 Dear Sir/ Madam I am writing to protest about the incident that happened to me and my friends last Saturday at the North Woods Multiplex cinema. I went with my friends to see the latest Johnny Depp film to the 3,45 session and when the film finished we went to the cinema lobby to wait indoors because it was really cold and the rain was pouring down, while we were waiting for my friend’s mum to come and pick us up the manager of the cinema came to us and asked if we had any tickets and although we said yes she told us to leave arguing that we could not wait there. After that, we asked her politely which was the reason for not letting us stay at the cinema lobby and she claimed that it was because she had seen us at the lobby on numerous previous occasions and that she was annoyed and exhausted of the problems that we were causing. But what really amazed us was that she threatened us to call the police if we did not leave immediately so we had to wait outside in the cold and dark. I would also like to state that while we were waiting indoors we were not making any noise or interfering with the people who were waiting in the queues. Furthermore, it was the first time that we had ever been to that cinema because we live on the other side of town so it can not be true that she had seen us numerous previous times. In conclusion, I believe that she would not have had the same reaction if we had been twenty-five or thirty years old so I would like to suggest you keeping an eye on the managers and not to allow them to do this type of ‘teenage discrimination’. Yours faithfully, Irene By Irene Barajas 4º A

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Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing to complain about the bad behaviour of the cinema manager last Saturday. I imagine that he told us to leave the cinema lobby just because we were teenagers. The problem is that the cinema manager accused us of being there in numerous occasions and of having caused a number of issues, what is a wrong fact. Merely because it was the first time we had been there. In addition, we were making no noise or interfering with people in the queues. Also, he demanded us to wait our parents outside although it was raining. To make matters worse, he threatened to call the police unless we left immediately.

Therefore, we had to wait outside. In conclusion, I should like to draw your attention to how you treat young people, because we have the same rights as the people who go to the cinema. I consider this situation as a ‘teenage discrimination’ because there were adults waiting in the same place as we were and they were not asked to leave. I would ask you to apologise and not to risk young people lives. Yours faithfully Cristina Mateos By Crisitna Mateos 4º A

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84 A report on helping an international research company to know more about teenage fashion in my country.

A report on teenage fashion in my country.

Introduction:

Introduction.

The aim of this report is to outline the trend in my country and dismiss how important is fashion nowadays for teenagers. I will also recommend any improvements to the fashion industry.

The main aim of this report is to outline styles or items of clothing that are in fashion ate the moment in my country, the consequences of fashion and also, any suggestion to improve the fashion industry.

Lack of personality:

The impact of fashion on teenagers.

These days most teenagers wear almost the same type of clothing. It might be because of the fashion and consequently, those who do not follow the trend are usually isolated. For instance, a couple years ago it was fashionable to wear skinny jeans and everybody wore them, and now bell-bottom trousers are thought to be on trend.

Nowadays, fashion is one of the most important things for teenagers. Everyone tries to follow the suit. If a celebrity starts wearing any new item, teenagers will start buying it right after. That is why, in the past recent years, mostly all teenagers have dressed very similar.

Importance of fashion for teenagers Generally, teenagers keep fashion in mind when going out or simply when going to school, if it is not compulsory to wear uniform. Nevertheless, there are other teenagers who do not care about what the trend is or if what they are wearing it is nice for others’ eyes. There are some adolescents who want to be comfortable with the clothes that they are wearing and forget about the trend or what other people would think. Possible improvements in fashion industry To progress in products, models, prices and marketing in the fashion industry, I would suggest not to show the fittest models in the world or customers would not accept themselves and could easily lead to serious problems in the future. By Cristina Mateos 4º A

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Effects of fashion. For teenagers, fashion is really important. Society classifies people though the brands they were. Teens may feel like if they don´t have the latest brands, the aren´t worhy or not able to fit in and be themselves, which has bad effects. A considerable number of teenagers try to find their identity though high school and fashion. This can ultimately change, not only their personality, but also their character towards people and family. Suggestions to improve the fashion industry. To improve the fashion industry, I strongly recommend the adverts to show more average people, not only people with clothes or bodies that are not possible to achieve. Teenagers need to understand that they are worthy as they are, not as others want them to be. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

85 Report of nowadays teenage fashion in my country

THE IMPACT FASHION HAS ON YOUNG PEOPLE

Introduction

The purpose of this report is to outline teenage fashion in our country at the moment, the importance it has and how it affects. I will also suggest ways to improve the fashion industry

The purpose of this report is to analyze the meaning of fashion for teenagers in my country nowadays and how important it is to them. I will also suggest ways of improving the fashion and modeling industry.

It changes every season

The importance of following the trend.

In my country the vast majority of teenagers follow any type of fashion, but clothing styles are the most popular. At the moment, the one that changes a lot is shoes fashion. In a short period of time appears a new type of shoes that teenagers get them very quickly, now are Victorias and Supergas shoes. About clothes, is always changing, and the colours of them too. Apart from clothes and shoes, also changes other things like rings, sunglasses, and often, the hair colour.

A large number of teenagers in my country follow the fashion trends nowadays. Consequently, it could be said that both the fashion, and therefore, modeling industry have a huge impact on them. Young people are bombed with new clothing items and tendencies every single day, especially since most, if not all of them, have access to social media on daily basis.

Teenage hobbies

The pressure to follow what’s trendy is quite high among teens. For them, the way you dress determinates your likes, your interests and in a lot of cases, your personality. This could be seen as a natural thing, perhaps, but it causes a lot of damage to a lot of people who feel discriminated by their looks. Another big problem these industries have is the unnatural expectations they create for young people. Even if it’s true that for some teens it is entertaining to keep up with new clothing campaigns and designer’s events, many others feel the pressure to look as slim or beautiful as some certain model, which encourages them to be obsessed with their body and weight.

The fashion is something that is not necessary in our lives, they are most like a hobby that young people like following, so for them, they are important. It’s another type of activity, like going shopping, and it also has disadvantages, for example, buying clothes we don’ really need and then we don’t use. Recommendation for the fashion industry I would suggest to the fashion industry some changes that would make people feel more comfortable: changing the perfect models that they use to promote clothes, which can make some people feel bad wit himself, and low the prices of some products, because we tend to be ripped. By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

Positive and negative effects the fashion industry has on teens.

Ways to reduce the negative effect these industries have. To avoid this negative impact the fashion and modeling industry has on teenagers, I would recommend using more average-looking models for clothing campaigns and advertisements. This would promote a more self-loving image for young people and help them achieve a state of acceptance with who they truly are, not being judged just by their looks. By Blanca Torroja 4º A

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Hey Nicky, Relax, the first thing you need to do is to calm down. It must be really annoying to deal with them. I know that your house has limited space. Your “friends” seem to be very lazy and impolite, I can´t believe that they never tidy up and have never cooked you a simple meal. If I were them I would feel embarrassed and uncomfortable about my horrible, rude and lazy behaviour. I would never treat a friend like that; they are definitely taking advantage of your generosity. They should feel ashamed, unless they start cleaning up and cooking, I would ask them in a polite way to move out of your house and look for another type of accommodation. Nicky it´s nice to hear from you, anything you need just e-mail me. Hope to see you soon Jaime By Jaime Molina 4º C

The treatment of animals in our world today This is an absorbing question; many people depend on animals for the day a day, whether to eat meat, to drink that delicious fresh milk or simply to have some company with you. This essay is about the role of zoos in our society and the issue of endangered wildlife. Coming back to the 20´s were the first zoo was opened, peoples reaction was incredible because they hadn´t seen animals which were from other countries and in those times I personally think that the zoo was important for people´s culture, but nowadays we have the enough information to know most of the creatures in earth and that’s why zoos should be different, in my opinion every big city instead of having two or even three zoos which are small, I would propose to have a big one with a lot of space so animals could have a feeling of freedom. Today´s zoos are places which try to show the society different kind of animals and always trying to keep that original habitat. There has been cases were animals have died because of the small room they were leaving. This is unacceptable in nowadays, we can´t continue like this if we don´t want zoos or even animals to get extinct. It is true that in most of the zoos animals are treated fantastic and that’s sounds amazing. To sum up I would like to say that even though are zoos which treat animals perfectly, I think we could still treat them better. By Jaime Molina 4º C

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The purpose of this report is to give enough information to our local council so they can decide whether to give planning permission for a new shopping centre. The current shopping facilities: Nowadays we can say we can enjoy many different shops and products in our town, but it is a fact that there is not any huge shopping centre in which people can meet and kill their time. There are a lot but not in our town. There are also many young people who spend their time in the street and in parks, they get drunk and destroy the parks and the streets, they are merely a big problem for the security of the citizens. Most popular shopping places for young people: Furthermore, trying to think about the places the young people enjoy the most, although it can seem a little bit difficult so it depends on the likes of each other and the amount of money they are supposed to spend. But we could say that the cinema, a perfect place for the cinema lovers who want to have fun, clothes shops, where girls spend hours trying different clothes even if they don´t buy anything, and also cafes and so are the places teenagers prefer. The consecuences of not having a shopping centre: A lot of friends of mine are tired of doing always the same activities, we have talked about that a lot of times. My friends and I are always walking through the street or in parks, we finally get bored and will be amazing to have a shopping centre where we could go and do different things, that would be also good to gather strength for the following week. In conclusion, is so important to have a new shopping centre. By Alejandro García 4º C

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My Easter holidays

For holidays I think that the best place to go is Santander ,this place is popular in some sports like surf or kitesurf, furthermore here you can visit the caves of Altamira,or “Soplao”.A lot of people that go there, they visit Somo, is a village of Santander, an in this village the best thing to do is go surfing, because here are a lot of waves. Santander is a good place to go on holidays, because the whether is great,because it doesn´t neather hot wor cold. On holiday you can go with your family , to Somo because is very affordable village in Santander, and the means of transport that you need toconnect with Santander city is the boat. In that placevyou can do a lot of things With children, for xample the beach activities, finily if you go here ,you need to know that is a place to relax and enjoy.

On this Easter holidays my family and I went to the north of Spain, actually we went to Santander. We arrived there on Thursday night. The next day we ate with some friends of Burgos which had just came from Burgos to spend the day with us because Burgos is only an hour and a half to Santander. The following day was a special one because we were heading to Asturias. We weren’t going to big cities like Oviedo and Gijón, instead, we were going to the countryside and to small towns such as: Covadonga and Cudillero. The first one we visited was Cudillero. It was a very beautiful town between mountains and near the sea. The food there was delicious and it was very cheap. After eating a lot we headed to Verdicio and afterwards to Cabo de Peña where it is the second northest point in Spain. It was very windy but there was a fantastical landscape. After a tiring day we went to our hotel to get some sleep. The next day we went to El mirador del Fito which was a completely waste of time because there was a lot of fog and we couldn’t see anything and afterwards we went to Covadonga and to it´s lakes and it was all snowed. Back in Santander we went to eat with our cousins that were over there. That day and the next two we stayed at home studying because it’s stupid that we have to do exams after holidays. then, a friend of us came to sleep into our house and we spent that day with him The following day we went to the beach and it was freezing cold there were huge waves and there were a lot o surfers. The next day we came back to Madrid and it took us 5 hours because of the traffic That was my easter holidays, it wasn’t different because we go there in summer, but it was relaxing.

By Beltrán García 4º C

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WRITING: an article. Looking for a place to visit? Here you are! Are you looking for an atmospheric and welcoming place? The Aran´s Valley, in the Pyrenees, is what you need. If you think that a place cannot be both, relaxing and vibrant, come to The Aran´s Valley, and find it out yourself. The Aran´s Valley, in the frontier between France and Spain, is crearly an amazing place. Imagine waking up in the morning finding out that you are surrounded by snowy mountains, or just think about you and your children going for a walk in a place full of animals and hills. If shops are more your scene, you also have a lot of places you can go. The Aran´s Valley is full of shops, restaurants, and places to have a drink. If you like sports, there are a lot of different activities you can practise. To tell you the truth, I strongly recommend you to go to The Aran´s Valley if you like winter sports and if you want to have a good time with your family. There are multiple hotels where you can stay and it is also a well-connected place.

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By Andrea Flórez 4º A

for a... Looking for a different city? Don’t keep searching! Imagine a modern an historic city, not too big and crowded, everything near everything. Renowded for her amazing museum and beatiful views. Yes, Bilbao, in the cold North of Spain. With hilly enviroment and diferent climates, but most of the time damp. Very picturesque in many different ways, from a bid dog decorated with flawers to the old town of the city with great restaurants. And ofcourse the good welcoming of the people living there. Starting in the modern part of Bilbao, you should visist the Guggeheim, an espectacular museum inside and out of it, with such amazing sculptures near a river, and an amazing bridge. Near it, a park with a different design from the others. And at night, the main srteet, Gran Vía, is bustling of young people. Don’t forget about the light show of the buildings! For those seeking to the old part of Bilbao, visit the other side of the river, where you can find the Opera, old buildings to visit, shops and restaurants with typicall good food. Generally speaking, Bilbao is a city that everyone should visit at anytime in their lives. Don’t listen what your friends tell you, just come and see it for yourselfe. You would be amazed! By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

89 Looking for Spain’s most romantic and quintessential city? Think for a second about a city that has a vibrant culture and colourful history, a place full of historic buildings and monuments which is filled with friendly and well-coming people. Could you imagine a city with such an amazing lifestyle? It is time for you to hear about Seville, located in the Southern part of Spain, in the region of Andalusia. It is the centre of politics and culture in the south, one of the most important cities in Spain since ancient times. Many people argue that it is clearly one of the world´s most liable cities, from the horse-drawn carriages to the eclectic architecture; the city is full of beautiful corners to explore. Seville has also become home to people from many different cultures without overwhelming so it is a pleasant cosmopolitan city with all the amenities of a metropolis, while remaining the charm of a small town. And definitely one of Seville´s most attractive qualities is the way in which people live and the slow pace of life they adopt, you will never see anyone in a rush or angry! As you can see, Seville has something special. If having fun is more your scene, this city has a lot of magnificent local festivals. I am sure that you have probably heard about the colourful local spring fair (La Feria de Sevilla), it never disappoints. Seville it is also the home of the bullfighting culture, a place where the tapas culture is an every day routine and where you can see flamenco dancing in the streets. This city is well connected too; it is just two hours and a half by train from Madrid, the capital city of Spain. It has an amazing quality of life as I said before and the living is relatively cheap. Quite frankly, Seville it is a unique picturesque city that everyone should visit! I am sure that if you come to visit it you will end up living here because it has something special that will grab your heart. By Irene Barajas 4º A

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90 The best years of your life

School School Years

It is often claimed that school years are the best of your life. Although lots of people go along with it, other people, including me, cannot agree with this statement. Indeed, there are a great range of thoughts about this issue. Firstly, there are people whose point of view is that school is the best stage of your life. Not only because of your innocence and creativity, that made you see life in a different way, but also due to the friendships you make during this years. Some friends may not last much, though other friends will be with you for a very long time. Moreover, there are also people who think that your best years may be the ones at university. During this period, you do have real fun. People support that due to the diversity of people you can find at university, you are always going to find your place, and in consequence, make the most of your time there. In conclusion, my view is that the best years of your life come after school. Nevertheless, it really depends on how you decide to take life, and if you try to enjoy every moment.

Student life are those years you will never forget. Those when you used to, or you do, hang out with your friends, party and so on. However, are they better that the nonschool years?

By María García 4º C

Better or worse, we must enjoy every year of our life, even though it is a school year or not. No one wants to waste time, therefore, try not to think about what stage is preferable or not, just enjoy as much as you can.

‘Your school years are the best years of your life’ School years are partially claimed to be the best years of your life, but people also think that life is a great deal better after school. It is true that someone cannot be very accurate if that person is still at school. Firstly, I would like to say that during school years your worries are limited to pass all the subjects, help with the house chores and build yourself. In addition, you get everything paid and you can do hardly everything you want to, for instance going out with friends without supervision or just stay in the park talking with others. Moreover, you do not have to study much in comparison with the studies at university, which is a really big approval. Whilst it is true that you are more controlled than you would like to be. For example, if you want to stay at a friend’s house late and you are ordered to go back home earlier, you must obey and go when it is ordered. It is often said that when you are studying at university you realize that school years were much easier but far boring than university ones. This is the reason why you are more independent and you study what you have chosen. To conclude, I am not convinced that school years are the best of your life. From my point of view when you are over eighteen you have much more fun than when you are under age because you choose what you want to do or study. By Cristina Mateos 4º A

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Enjoying and being crazy is what student life is about. Some people believe that the best time of your life is when you are at school. Being young brings you the opportunity to live life crazier and more riotous. In addition, friends are always by your side to laugh, to help, to advise, they are there for everything you need. Therefore, responsibility and seriousness are thought to be more part of life of adults. On the other hand, non-school years are also thought to be the best period of our life. Studying what you really want, working, raising a family and so on, are people´s goals or motivations in life. Some people believe that finding a job you like is as if you were doing your hobby all the time, which is the reason why people tend to prefer this stage in life.

By Paula Melgarejo 4º C

As teenagers, we are told every day that our school years are the best years of our lives. Whilst it is true that the lack of parental supervision might seem very attractive to many, to my mind there is no question that life has a student is much more peaceful and relaxing. First and foremost, I believe that life is easier when your only worries are getting your homework done and lending a hand at home. A great deal of people claim to miss their school days, since their responsibilities as adults are overwhelming. Not only is it stressful having to pay the bills, go to work every day and take care of the children, but in many cases, it also means no free time at all. On the other hand, being an adult also has its perks. For instance, you get to make your own choices, instead of having someone make them for you. What is more, your opinion is finally taken into account, and as a result, you feel like you are in charge of your own life. A further advantage of adulthood is reaching the legal age to do things such as driving a car or having your own credit card. All in all, I believe that people should seize the day and enjoy their school days while they can, because eventually we all grow up and get to enjoy the benefits of every stage of our lives. By Blanca Torroja 4º A

Years Are school years the best of our lives?

Some people claim that school years are the best years of our lives. However, others disagree and claim that life is much better after school. To my mind, there is no question that school years are the ones we enjoy the most. First and foremost, I believe that, at school, we have less responsibilities than when we become adults, which means that we have less things to worry about. As a result, we have more time to focus on what we really like. Secondly, when we are at school we don´t have to take important decisions, we have the taken by our parents, who are always taking care of us. Whilst it is true that we get almost everything done, school years also have disadvantages. People, at that age, tend to worry about things that will never actually matter. Moreover, teenagers are also under a lot of pressure, since they have to choose what they want to become in the future. All in all, as far as I´m concerned, people are much happier when they are at school. I believe that those years are the ones we enjoy the most since we don´t have many responsibilities and we have a lot of time to spend with the people we love. By Andrea Flórez 4º A

91 Opinion for-and-against essay Nowadays, school years occupy the first part of our lives, we learn and experience a lot of things. In today’s society, it is often said that these are the worst years, although I believe they could be the best ones. Firstly, like I said before, we learn and live many things, we make friends we will never forget, and with them we experience different things. Also we don’t need to pay our own things because our parents do it for us, they keep their children, we travel, and we don’t have to worry about paying for our bills. For instance, learning new things is a good point, depending on that we will have a good job or not, so getting good marks, would help us to have a bigger range of options to choose. Some people claim that life is much better after school, it is true that it’s preferable not doing homework or studding, and sometimes we get stressed of that, and also waking up early in the morning and going to bed late, make us feel more sleep. All in all, as far as I’m concerned, school years are hard, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have fun with our friends or family, and take every opportunity we have while we are minors. By Irene Gutiérrez 4º A

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To the Hostel Manager I am writing to express apologies for the incident that it happened last weekend at the hostel with the group of teenage students from the college where I work as Events Organizer. I fully agree with the complains about the students behavior. However I would like to point out that as mentioned above we are talking about teenage students who are not aware of the impact of their behavior. The main issue was that I personally checked that they were located in their rooms quietly before going to sleep. When they noticed that nobody was looking for them, they started leaving the rooms and causing significant noise. Suddenly, a guest called the receptionist to complain about the noise around and I was called to my room to explain what was happening. Immediately, I went out to the corridor to control the situation ordering each teenage student to go to each room. I would appreciate very much if you would like to reconsider your decision that these students will no longer will able to stay at your hostel. I confirm they are completely embarrassed and have personally committed to not behave in such way again in the future. Our college has taken further actions to fix this issue. I look forward to receiving your answer. Yours faithfully Gabriela Aragón By Gabriela Aragón 1º B

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To the hostel manager: I am writing to express my great disappointment due to your decision of don´t let my students rest more in your hostel. I would like you to remove that prohibition, because it is really unfair and rude from yours. Firstly, the behavior of all of Trent College members was exemplary polite. We took care of all the rooms, we were clean, we did not disturb other customers, and we treated your hostel as if it was our home. In fact, I received special thanks from the person in charge of the cleanliness. I should also like to point out, that this is the fifth consecutive year we have been staying in your hostel, and in all this time, we have never had any type of problem with your service. The other way round, we always have left positive feedbacks in internet. I must also insist, as event organizer of Trent College, in the great respect we fell about your company. Which it has been a place of great help for students’ travels. Indeed, I would like to invite you to attend the Trent College Dinner, which will take place next fifth of March. I look forward to receive your response and I hope you will come to the date, for clearing out our problems. Yours faithfully, Mike Wazowsky, events organizer of Trent College By Javier Sanjuán 1º B

To the manager, I am writing in reference to the event I want to organize next week. I cannot pay it, so I need your help to finance the reception. As you know, we have to concern people about the risk of the icecaps because of the global warming. Our organization “Save the ice” is planning to make a conference to raise people awareness, and invite them to join our next and most ambitious project, convince the US president to stop CO2 emissions. I see the point of the government, but I think this project will help stop thawing the ice. This implies that many animals like the polar bears will not disappear for a long time. The money will be used to finance the event, buy posters, and for the project. We cannot pay it, so we would really appreciate if you could lend us the necessary founds. We are able to confirm that this bears cannot survive without your help. I look forward to hearing from you. This is an urgent matter, the future of the icecaps is in your hands. We are, therefore, hoping that you mith be able to help us by financing our projects. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Yours cordially, Antonio Hernández-Ros By Antonio Hernández-Ros 1ºA

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Manager I To the manager, I am writing on behalf of Ramon y Cajal Hospital where i am attending an internship. As you may know, this month a lot of people came to the hospital with the same symptoms. Physicians didn´t know kind of disease could be.

I am planning to make in November a charity run for raise money. This charity run could starts at nine o´clock and then, when the run is finished, we could have a concert and then a cheap meal. All the money that we raise is going to find a medications for salve this people. In order to attract people to our run, we going to make an advertising posters. In this run can participle all person who want it. Some very popular singers at the moment want help us and if you don´t want run but you want see the concert, you can come at twelve o´clock more or less. I would be happy to arrange a meeting for talking about this idea and if you are agree with this difficult purpose. We only want find the medications for ending the epidemic. I know that its so difficult close the streets for a large morning, but we don´t have another idea for discover this disease for salve this people and then salve other people in the future. Thank for you attention. Yours sincerely, Claudia Samaniego. By Claudia Samaniego 1º B

To the hostal manager, I am writing on behalf os San Jose del Parque college where I am events organizar. Last weekend I stayed at a hostal with a group of teenage students. That weekend the students needed your hostal because they were preparing their final exams that only can do in your town. Every single year I go to ypur hostal with this kinf of teenage students. Firstly, my impression is that the other people that stayed in the hostal was asking you why teenage students was running, playing, and disturbing in the hostal, and I know that the last day, they had a high music volume, but it is because they had to go to any place running, they arrived always late because they didn´t know how to reach any place so they had to run for sharing this place. We are preparing for the hostal some charity activities. All students have free time because they have passed their exams so we are thinking about cleaning the kitchen or rooms, playing games with all kids or other activities that we can do. I very much hope you will accepted our apologize and you decide that we can go back to you hostal. I would like go back with this kind of students, and the next time I promise that we won´t be disturbed. Yours faithfully, Claudia Samaniego López. By Claudia Samaniego 1º B

To the hostel manager I am writing to express apologies for the students´ demeanour. I explain what happened and I will change your decision about students´ bearing in these few days. Firstly, Spanish student went to New York to saw the major sights of the city such as Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Empire State and Time Square. The students did not keep to the schedule. They ran down the hall, yelling and making noise and they might have upset other residents of this hostel. Indeed they made a lot of noise because they shouted and laughed. On Saturday evening, before they went to the hostel, they had had a party. They caused damage to the furniture, one of my students break a bedside table. However, they are teenagers and they have to enjoy but this situation will not be repeated again. You should change your mind because the students not have the possibility to know New York and it has a lot of exciting museums and buildings. The next time I request a deposit to the students before the journey compensation the hostel if they break anything. I am grateful if you would change your decision after you have read the email. Yours faithfully Elvira By Elvira Díaz 1º B

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94 To the hotel manager I am writing to express apologies for any disturbance that my students could have caused this weekend, but I am pretty sure that there are only four or five students who have caused all the annoyance, and they will never be allowed to come back. However I want to explain what have happened. Firstly, I want you to know, that I come here every year and this is the first time that my students cause any disturbance. In fact, I think the reason why my students did this is because they are younger, so they are more irresponsible. However what have happened is that around six of my students were playing and running around the hostel at night so they could disturb the rest of the people. Anyway I think you should reconsider your decision because I think they are not bad guys that want to disturb. In fact I am sure that they are sorry about it. Regardless these five students will never be allowed to come back. I very much hope you will make up your mind, so you will permit us to come next year. Yours faithfully Marco Moreno Herradón By Marco Moreno 1º B

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I am writing in response of your email where you criticize my students of having a bad behavior while their stay in your hostel. I want to clear all this misunderstanding the bad behavior of the students and the forbidden entry of any of my students to your hostel. Firstly I want to said that you have reason in a certain way of the bad behavior of my students during their stay in the hostel but in their defense I would like to tell you that it was only the last day of our stay and we was celebrating the 18th birthday of one student, is true that we made a little bit more of noise of the permission but we did not do as much noise as you said. Also I want to tell you that your comments where you said that we left a mess are completely false cause we clean up all the rooms where we do the party and we order all the things in the rooms. I must also disagree with your ban of the hostel of any of my students cause they,normally, are very tidy and very responsible of what they are doing, also I want to tell you that it was only one night and it was cause by the birthday of one of my students,also if you ban us you will be losing very good clients and in fact you lose money and good reputation. I very much hope you will reconsider our admission in you hostel and to have clear all this misunderstanding . Yours faithfully Juan Herrero Bourdieu-Puyade.

To the hostel manager I am writing with regard to your complaining email about my students` behaviour and prohibition to return. I should like to make clear the reasons why my students behaved that way and I should also explain you why my students should come back. Due to the fact that my students and I stayed the 15th and 16th of June they were especially excited. That weekend was important for them because of two different reasons. Firstly, the Saturday 15th was one of my students` birthday, and that is why her friends made her a party. In addition, that weekend was the first one that they did not have to study after several weeks full of exams. It was the beginning of their summer. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that my students should come back to your hostel. I think it would be a good idea not only because of the value of money that it means to you, but also because of their happiness. They did a strong effort during the year and I think that they deserve a break. I would be grateful if you would read this email and I look forward to having news from you. Yours faithfully Marina. By Marina Conejero 1º B

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By Juan Herrero 1º B To the hostel manager I am writing to apologies for the Clifton College student’s behavior. This situation is shameful and strange in our students. The last weekend our students caused inconvenience to other users of the hostel, action of which they are sorry. The incident occurred when we arrival from an exciting excursion to London. This explains his excitement and why they could not contain his desire to tell others what they had seen. They are young people who are not accustomed to go away and live with outsiders. I trust that this will be the last time that this happens, so we think that you might change the decision about not to let students enter in your hostel. In addition we will investigate the inconvenience caused by students and we will take actions.We will send a letter to their parents explaining the situation and the importance of behaving in hostels. I very much hope you will rethink your decision. Yours faithfully Alberto Zaballos By Alberto Zaballos 1º B

Manager II To the manager: I am writing on behalf of the non-profit association “fighters of the strange diseases”. FED works with volunteer doctors and scientists to find the cure of some of the worst strange illnesses we know about. Although we help and cure every child we know about with this type of problem. Our propose is to get our facilities bigger and can help adults too, because they also need it. We need some financial help to raise the objectives we want to cover.

To the manager

Our association wants to prepare an “activities day” in which we will prepare games for children and give conferences about advances in the diseases we want to cure. We are planning to sell the assistants some souvenirs of the association, obviously, this money will be used in the projects we have. FED intends to show a money counter to know how many benefits we are achieving. We are also open to receive toys and clothes for our patients.

I would like to apologize and try to change your mind about not letting them go back into the hostel. I promise that they all apologize and repair any damage they may have caused. This behavior is not going to happen again, i will be watching them all the time.

The money we collect will be used in a new area that will be constructed for helping adults, we want also to finance more scientists and cure investigations. All this project is to make these people´s life better. We all understand the sacrifice you have to do for helping our association, on the times we are running out. However, our propose is to make their complicated lives easier. We all expect you will help us to help them. Thank you for your attention. Yours faithfully María Campos. By María Campos 1º B To the Hostel manager I´m writing you to explain what happened last weekend when I went with my group of students to the hostel. Firstly , It is known that adolescents are noisier that the rest of the people but you know that when you let us to come to your hostel. However , In my opinion , the main reason of your decision of no letting us to come again to the hostel is the accident that happened with fire alarm when it sounded accidentally because of the hair straightener of my students when they left it burning. Moreover , as far as I conscerned they are many reasons why you should change your opinion and also appologize for treating us incorrectly . Whatsmore , you should let us to come again because it helps your economy and your hostel gets a younger image. I will be waiting your answers Best regards The events organizer By Someone in 1º B

I am writing to apologize for the behavior of last week in the hostel. I was preparing a musical with my students, that they will represent in the school to raise money to renovate the school material. When we finished rehearsing I went to my room and leave the students free time, I warned them not to do to much noise, but they just ignored me and started screaming, leave their rooms and disturb other guests.

I really hope you give them another chance. Yours faithfully María Gervilla By María Gervilla 1º B

To the Manager I am writing with regard to the email you sent me about the prohibition of the student´s stay in your hostel. I should like to make clear that the behaviour of the students was absolutely normal and it was not actually their fault. In fact, the student´s i organized their event to were not the cause of the problem. It is true that they were involved in the following discussion but for a good reason. What really happenned is that some students from another college went to the teenagers´s romos to make trouble and they untidied their beds and suitcases. After that, as i consider razonable, they tried to talk to this students to ask the reason of their actions and the purpose of it. They did not give them an answer and as their legal tutor i went straight to the other students to ask for an explanation and that was it. I am really sorry for the trouble we made and the impression we made to the residents and customers of your hostel. However, it was not our intention at all to make any kind of trouble, but in my humble opinión we were not responsible of the argument. I hope you can change your mind and remove the ban. Yours faithfully Miriam Campoy By Miriam Campoy 1º B

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96 To the Manager of Loreal I am writing to inform you that the ONG named ´´Third World People´´ has planned a donation to a community of children in Uganda who is facing serious issues to be educated due to the lack of adequate school buildings. Basically we would like to offer your employees an attractive event to raise money for our project. We are aware that most of your staff is women, thus we are delighted to confirm you that Zara has accepted to introduce their upcoming spring collection to your staff. We have estimated that each women that would be attending the event, would pay for a ticket of 20€. Our ONG is keen to cover the beverage costs. I would also like to point out how important is for us to make this event a success to meet Zara expectations, as they will be expecting a high audience attending the event. I would appreciate if you would be able to estimate the number of employees that will be able to join the event. Yours faithfully Gabriela Aragón ONG Third World People By Gabriela Aragón 1º B

To the director I am writing to express my disapproval of the complaints your manager has set forth about the students from my college. To start with, the young people in my group were very responsible and careful of the furniture in the hostel, as well as for the gardens and the pool. They were advised they would get a strict punishment if any of that staff got damaged. In addition, as long as I’m concerned, we were not the only college staying in the hostel that night. My students have told me they saw some of the guys in the other universities running throw the corridor at midnight, listening to loud music at dawn, changing from one room to another, and many other things your manager blamed us for doing. However, my children admitted going swimming at night, which has costed them a penalty. I would appreciate it if you could review the cameras’ record to realise everything I have just said is completily true, that way I very much hope your manager will change his opinion. I look forward to receiving your answer, and your apologies if you find them suitable. Yours faithfully, Cristina Sánchez

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I am writing with regard to your complaint about the teenage students that I am reponsible for. Firstly, I want to explain what happened during the weekend. It was the birthday of one of them so they gave him a little party in a room. In fact at the beginning they weren´t doing barely noise and anything strange so it was good but at night, they continued with the party without my consent and as I know in this time made a lot of noise and had an innapropiate and annoying behaviour I request you that excuse them because they are responsible boys that made more than normal noise one night cause had a birthday party. We promise that it will not happen again, they are regretfuf so I hope that you would change your decision and we can continue staying in your hostel. Yours faithfully Paula Daza By Paula Daza 1º B

Manager III Dear Manager. I am writing to this organization to ask for your help. My community and I are going to do a summer camp for young people this year and I know that we are not going to finish it before summer without your help. Althought, we are planning to do a race in the centre of the city, where everybody can participate. If you want to participate you have only to pay five dollars. If you say to your large organization If they want to do the race, we will be very proud of you. We will use all that money to finish our summer camp before July. We have to improve the camps facilities and that is the reason why we need that money. We need to finish all the activities and places where the kids can play, also the classes where we are going to teach English and the camping where they can sleep. If it is posible, it would be great to arrange a meeting at any time that you could have it. Thank you for your attention. Your faithfully. Sandra Samper. By Sandra Samper 1º B

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I am writing with reference to an important event which is going to take part next Saturday in the Juan Carcos I park, Madrid. The idea for this event is to raise public awareness about the animal mistreat. Firstly, the object of the project is to persuade people about the animal mistreat. Its importance is higher than it seems, animals play an important role in the enviroment and without them living in this planet would be more difficult or simply imposible. I want to make people understand that animals in the Earth are essential for the human survival. Secondly, the event will involve different activities where people can bring their pets. There is going to be lots of stalls where people and their pets will have fun. I must also add how the money is going to be used. The organization is going to raise money from the different stalls in the event. Each stall will have food, water and toys for the animals. I very much hope you will answer to this e-mail and give me your opinion about it. Yours faithfully, Natalia Puebla. By Natalia Puebla 1º B Dear principal: I am writing to complain about the conditions that the playground actually has. These past days I have noticed that the floor is full of rubbish and dirt. In my opinion this is a really big problem for the school and its students that most of the times are playing sports, like football or basketball there, and they are constantly in danger. It also affects to their parent that are often complaining about this situation so it worries me too, because this students could leave our school next year due to the problem. For example, three days ago a little kid fell while playing with his friends and broke his knee. Furthermore, the dirt in the playground gives a bad image of our prestige as one of the best schools in the state and it could affect to the registration of new students. I believe that there are a load of things you could do to fix this problem. Firstly, it may be possible if you could put a whole new floor in the playground and secondly you could arrange a meeting with parents to send them a confident message to make them know that their children are happy and safe in our school. In conclusion, I hope you will take my concerns seriously and I look forward to your reply. Yours Sincerely, Miguel Elías By Miguel Elías 1º C

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Dear Sir/ Madam I am writing on behalf of musical community, where I work as teacher. As you may know, our musical centre carries out morning and evening classes for young and old people, moreover, we regulary run some concerts. Unfortunately, our musical instruments do not have the aspect we want them to have, the instruments are in urgent need of change, and as a non-profit organization, we need some help to pay the renewal. We are planning to hold a concert on Christmas to help finance our project. Food stalls will be set up by our pupils and in addition, there will be some musical demonstrations too. We hope that this event will help our centre to change the musical instruments. In order to attract people to our concert, we would like to invite famous musicians to encourage people to come to our classes. We think that this can be a fabulous idea if amateur musicians accepted to play with the professional ones. We are hoping that you might be able to help us by paying the musicians. As you know, all the money will be used in the renewal of the instruments. In fact, we would be very happy to promote you as our sponsor. Thank you for your attention Yours faithfully Beatriz Lozano By Beatriz Lozano 1º B Dear Madame: I´am writing to you owing to having seen the announcement which you are looking for a spanish family to welcome your daughter this next July. My family and I will be delighted to have a new member for a while. Therefore, It could be your daughter¨s chance to have an unforgettable experience making a complete language inmersion. I consider myself the right person for this project because I have the same age as her and since I have such wide knowledge of English language. Furthermore, I live near downtown in a zone well served by public transport. Moreover, nearby there are cinemas, shopping centres and huges parks. I know my city almost better than a tourist guide and I could show her hidden beautiful places in every corner. In spite of having fun all the times our house is governed by strict rules, severe curfews time. Finally do not worry about personnal space at home, because our flat is big enough and your daughter could have her own room. I hope I am the kind of person you need, let me know what is your final decision. Yours faithfully Claudia de Miguel By Claudia de Miguel 1º B

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Dear Sir, I am writing in the name of the Local Animal Shelter, where I volunteer as a veterinarian´s assistant. As you may already know The Local Animal Shelter has had a lot more animals to rescue than we were used to having, because of all the abandoned animals we have found lately. As a consequence of this our facilities are very damaged. In addition, we do not have enough space for all the animals and the worst is that we still have a lot of them yet to come. As a nonprofit organization we need some help raising the enough quantity to solve our problems. Firstly, we are planning on a dog championship. In our refuge there are plenty of dogs; we were planning on training them ourselves for a few weeks, but for the competition we would like everybody there to choose a dog and bet for it, just as in a horse race. Furthermore, we were also planning a huge picnic, after the winner is selected, for everyone to enjoy and maybe even somebody would like to adopt one of our dogs. Indeed, we need to attract people and we therefore hope that you might be able to help us with the publicity campaign for this big event, and in fact, we would love to announce you as our publicity assistants. We very much hope you will be able to work with us and we are looking forward to knowing what you have decided as soon as possible. Yours faithfully, Teresa Márquez. By Teresa Márquez 1º B To whom it may concern

I am writing to express our apologies for the bad behaviour my students had during the weekend in your hostel. While i understand your opinion, i must disagree with your account of events. I do not think we were as noisy as you said. Allow me to explain what happened. We had a basketball championship, and that is why we chose to stay in your hotel, due to your proximity to the basketball court. I apologise for making such an uproar but we won the cup and students were very excited. However, we were the only ones staying there that weekend, so noone could have complained about it. I think your decision is harsh, as they are just kids who were overjoyed. We have always come at your hotel whenever we needed to, and we always sound you very hospidable. I had expected you to be more patient and considerate of situations like this. I very much hope you will read this letter and change your mind about us. Although, i can promise you that these would never be repeted, we would like you to give us a second chance. I look forward to your response. Yours faithfully, Elena.

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Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing on behalf of Madrid Sport Center, where I am one of the coaches. This center offers a great variety of activities for all ages. For teenagers, the center runs morning and evening classes of sports like football, basketball, tennis and so on. In addition, we perform special activities for the youngest and oldest people, doing some physical exercises. Furthermore, we provide all needed equipment to our customers. In this case, we need a full replacement of the equipment because it is in a bad conditions and it is wore away. It needs an urgent upgrade, and we need assistance from your organization to reach the funds. To obtain our goal, we are going to organize a sport competition event. It is going to be basketball, football and volleyball matches. There will also have exhibitions of gymnastics, roller skating and martial arts for attracting public to our show and their entertainment. The objective of this funding is not only for the new equipment, but also to build a gym for people who does not like sports, and they want to be fit. If sponsorship from “Vans off the Wall” were possible, I would like to arrange a meeting with you whenever the organization is available for it. Thanks for your attention Yours Faithfully María Álvarez Rubal

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By María Álvarez 1º B Dear Sir, I am writing in the name of the Local Animal Shelter, where I volunteer as a veterinarian´s assistant. As you may already know The Local Animal Shelter has had a lot more animals to rescue than we were used to having, because of all the abandoned animals we have found lately. As a consequence of this our facilities are very damaged. In addition, we do not have enough space for all the animals and the worst is that we still have a lot of them yet to come. As a nonprofit organization we need some help raising the enough quantity to solve our problems. Firstly, we are planning on a dog championship. In our refuge there are plenty of dogs; we were planning on training them ourselves for a few weeks, but for the competition we would like everybody there to choose a dog and bet for it, just as in a horse race. Furthermore, we were also planning a huge picnic, after the winner is selected, for everyone to enjoy and maybe even somebody would like to adopt one of our dogs. Indeed, we need to attract people and we therefore hope that you might be able to help us with the publicity campaign for this big event, and in fact, we would love to announce you as our publicity assistants. We very much hope you will be able to work with us and we are looking forward to knowing what you have decided as soon as possible. Yours faithfully, Teresa Márquez.

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Dear Sir or Madam, I read your advertisement and I would be very interested in becoming a volunteer in the sporting event you are organising. I am a Spanish student with much experience studying English such as a year living in Boston and exchange visits to English-spoken countries for example UK or Ireland. Furthermore I have studied English for 14 years and I also study French and Italian so I can communicate with other people from all over the world. In my opinion I have always stand out because of my qualities in team work and the facilities I have dealing with recently met persons. I have been playing tennis and swimming for 9 years but I also like any other sports, mainly the ones who need team work like volley. Furthermore, I became the leader of my class, a responsibility that requires good speaking fluency and having social conscience to know and show what the majority of the students want or demand. I have worked as a lifeguard in my swimming pool so I needed to deal with little children, one of my best qualities as they are really easy to deal with them, making them comply with the rules. All of this make me a perfect candidate to be an effective volunteer. Thank you for your interest in my application. I look forward to hearing from you, Miguel

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I am writing on behalf of Madrid for the world center, where I am the events’ organizer. As you might know, we are a non-profit organisation that works with kids not only in Spain, but also in some south american countries such as Mexico or Colombia. As we are starting, we need financial assistance. We are planning to hold a dancing competition to help change our economic situation. There will be different levels for each type of dancing (salsa, funky...) and prizes for the best-classified contestants. We hope this fair will make us become more popular and raise the necessary funds. For all this we will need to buy the music equipment, the stage, the lighting, etc. We are therefore hoping you might be able to help us by paying a part of it. If you accept our proposal, I would be grateful to arrange a meeting with you at any time to talk about the conditions. Regards, Yours faithfully

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing on behalf of Club Kitesurf Centre, where I belong to. As you may know, this club fulfils the ambition of hundreds of people whose aim in life is, apart from taking up a challenge, enjoying life in a different way. This community of members offers Kitesurf teaching classes for many Spanish people, from the youngest to the oldest. It also prepares activities once a month to enjoy a Kitesurfing day, which allows everyone to take part in competitions. Unfortunately, our material facilities are in urgent needs, due to the fact that this sport is specially expensive. This is why we need assistance to raise the necessary funds, and, in a nearly future, the public. We are planning to travel around Europe to attract people from different countries. There will be competitions, entertainment from famous musician, and many activities for young children to enjoy. We hope these improvements will not only help us to raise public awareness about this amazing sport, but will also help us to sponsor our increasing association. In order to take advantage of the money, we would like to buy new equipment and necessary material. Naturally it will help us with the teaching classes and our activities and competitions. If sponsorship from Redbull were possible, I would be glad to arrange a meeting at any time that was convenient to you. Thank for your attention. Yours faithfully Marina By Marina Conejero 1º B Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to apologize for the service given by the staff on the phone of Apple’s company to some of our clients that have already sent many letter to us complaining about this service. As you may know Apple it’s a huge world business that is always working on electric and electronical gadgets to upgrade them and make them arrive to our clients’ houses. So returning with the main theme, all the staff has been working really hard for the new release of the iPhone 6s, therefore these members were under pressure and finally giving a bad service to you. To solve this problem, we have hired new members for our team so everything works as usually now. Also work hours are less now so our staff can rest more to give a better service to our clients. Furthermore, all the staff has been advised to be as nice as they can so the past problems will never happen again. In conclusion, we are really sorry if we have created any problem and after this letter we trust you will still rely on us. Even though Apple Company wants to give you a free gadget of our shop next time you visit us! Thank you for your attention, Yours faithfully, Miguel Elías By Miguel Elías 1º C

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Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing on behalf of Saint Joseph College, where I am a cheerleader. Our project this year is the international competition and we need assistance to raise the necessary funds like hotels and food. It is a very important competition to all the team cause the onlookers are going to be there. We are planning to participate in the July’s fair where we are going to be selling food and some equipment of the team. We are therefore hoping that you might be able to help us by paying some of the clothes that we need. In addition we need some investments for paying the hotels we are going to stay in the international competition, we can announce your company in our facilities. Thank you for your attention. Your faithfully Elvira Cardo. By Elvira Cardo 1º B Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writting to you to ask for financial support of the project i would like to create . My job is closely related to the project I would like to do . I work as a war videojournalist. As you may know , Siria´s situation is getting worse, nowadays I am working as a TV reporter there . Here the situation can be summarize in one word , devastation. We should try to make our contribution there too, so we have planned to set up a little faculty to teach teenagers the wonderful profession of reporters. We are planning to hold a fair in December to help finance our project . We will make demonstrations of how TV reporters work in hostile places like Siria. We think that people should know and may appreciate the information they watch every day on TV news. On the one hand we know that a journalism faculty is not as important as other requirements but on the other hand we believe that our job is essential to raise people´s awareness of the situation they are living. As well as giving useful information to the students, we also give them the possibility to get a job in the future. I beleived , building a little faculty is not so expensive. In order to attract people to our fair , we will have the pleasure to have one of the most popular Spanish videojournalists to make the activity more enjoyable . We are therefore hoping that you might be able to help us by paying some of the audiovisual equipment. I look forward to your reply ! Yours faithfully, Andrés Ribagorda By Andrés Ribagorda 1º C

Letters II Dear Sir/ Madam: I am writing on behalf of Prunos Centre. As you may know, it is a public gym that includes SPA, swimming pool, padel courts and many evening clases. It provides as well personal trainers to the members interested. Unfortunately, our facilities are really damaged and are an urgent need of replacement, and we need assistance to raise necessary funds.

We are plannig to organize an event in December to help finance our Project, which consists on a free Access and usage of the facilities and programmed clases to whoever asks for it. In addition, we were thinking on a padel competition in order to attrack people to our event. Indeed, we would also like to set up food stalls with waiters all throughout the day. We hope the event will help us to buy new equipment for the fitness room and, therefore, allow clients to enjoy practising spot. Furthermore, we would also like to make some changes and sttements on the swimming pool and as a non- profit organization, we need capital investment to hire new personal. Thank you for your attention Yours faithfully Miriam Campoy

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Dear Sir/ Madam: I am writing from “Old but Healthy Centre” of Michigan. We are an asociation who provides food and bed to earderly people in town. Moreover, we have been thinking about making our facilities bigger. Unfortunately, we do not have enough funds to do it, so we are trying it hard to raise money. Firstly, we are thinking about doing a fair in the city centre, with free entrance but with a lot of activities inside. It would be great if you help us and finance our project. Furthermore, if you finally decide to contribute, we will do very good publicity of your company in our fair. We are also thinking a second way to raise money, we would like to do a concert with some artists such as Django Star. It could be a fantastic way to encourage people to help us. So, all said, we could arrange a meeting as soon as possible to talk about this. Thank you for your atention. Yours faithfully, Paula Garcia Gil Old but Healthy Asociation By Paula García 1º C

Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to you to ask for financial support of the project I would like to create. I work for a Charitable Foundation. As you may Know , with the economic crisis we do not have sufficient funds to make new projects unfortunately and we do not want to leave projects incomplete due to a lack of funds . Our Foundation is non-profit organization with the mere aim to feed hundreds of poor people on Christmas Eve. Our goal is to provide food for as many families as we can. We are planning to hold a fair in November to help finance our project . We will watch a short documentary of the foundation to raise funds . The fair will not be so long in order not to become tedious for people . On the one hand we know that nowadays it is not easy to help with money but on the other hand we are convinced that at this kind of moments is when people show their solidarity. In order to raise funds , we will have the pleasure to invite people that will show their experiences as volunteers . They will answer questions like , what they do , why they do this and the most important question , what they have learned from the experience. We are therefore hoping that you might be able to help us by participating in some activities or giving us some finance I look fordward to your reply Yours faithfully , Andres. By Andrés Ribagorda 1º C

Dear Sir/ Madam: I´m writing on behalf of Jame´s Sport Club, where I work as The Director. Probably you may not have been informed of our centre. We are an organization that deals with disabled kids and our aim is to help them to do some sports. Unfortunately, due to the crisis we need assistance to buy new sports equipment. We are thinking in preparing a summer camp for kids of all ages during the month of july, in addition to get financial help that we are supposed to get. Whereas as we have to get the money as soon as possible, we want to do a talented show for the parents of the kids, it would be really interesting. In order to attract as many people as possible, we would need your help to raise our equipment. What ‘s more, it would be a great pleasure if you could come to see our event. If you would like to contact as and know anything else of our organization, it would be really glad to have an appointment with you, to talk about this subject. Thank you for your time. Yours faithfully Gloria Muñoz By Gloria Muñoz 1º B

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To the editor: I am writing with regard to the piece of news I watched on the TV news last Friday. I would like to make it clear to viewers that some of the pictures and comments were false. The piece of news was talking about economic scandals and illegal workday that were happening in my company. And the information you revealed does not correspond to our enterprise. Firstly , the impression your journalist gave of the workday and the alleged tax fraud is certainly not true of my company, where I am the media officer. In fact , the reason why our workers spend most of the day in the office is because we offer a lot of activities inside . Since the company is starting to take its first steps , we wanted to train our workers in many areas like media workshops , communication skills ...There are not only indoor activities but also outdoor ones like sports, relaxing trainings ...that make our workers more efficient . I must also desagree with the comments we have received about alleged tax fraud. We can show all documents that prove our transparency. I would like to invite your reporters to our office to defend our innocence. We will allow your reporters to make interviews as long as the workers are willing to participate I very much hope you will upload this email on your web over the next days Yours faithfully , Andrés Ribagorda

I am writing in relation to an exhibition at the Fortune Hotel from and found it informative and interesting. Unfortunately, my enjoyment of the event was spoiled by a number of organisational problems. Firstly, I had difficulty in registering to attend the event. You set up an on-line registration facility, but I found the facility totally unworkable. Even after spending several wasted hours trying toregister in this way, the computer would not accept my application. I eventually succeeded in registering by faxing you. Secondly, the exhibition was held at one of Spain´s most prestigious hotels but frankly the venue was better suited to a mediumsized business conference than to a large exhibition open by registration to the public. The lack of space led to serious overcrowding in the venue, particularly at peak visiting times. On one or two occasions I was also seriously concerned about the physical safety of attendees.The final point I want to make concerns product information. It is very enjoyable to see and test a range of excellent sound systems, but it is also important to be able to take away leaflets on interesting products, so that more research can be done before deciding which system to buy. However, by the time I attended the exhibition all the leaflets had been taken. Could I please ask you to look into these matters - not only on my behalf but also on behalf of other attendees, and in fact on behalf of your company, too. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Natalia Puebla. By Natalia Puebla 1º B

By Andrés Ribagorda 1º C To the Editor I would like to draw your attention to a project that i am planing to do. I am writing to apply for some help, because you manage an entreprise which works and protects all the enviroment damages. As you may know, the Goverment is about to close the South Park due to nobody tries to save it or keep it clean. However, we would like to restore it and make it more familiar. Our organisation´s idea it is to make it popular by raising some money with the activities we have planned. We will be making some entertaiment activities for children. In addittion to some biological programs for elder people. We will receive the equipment from the organisation “Saving Parks”. Neverthless, unfortunatly we need some help to raise the necessary funds.

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Appart from restoring the area, we would like to persuade the population to be aware of what could it be a city without its popular place to spend freetime. I would be grateful if you would help us with our project. We think it is very important for the city, and your help would be perfect so we can afford more equipments and charities. Thank you for your attention. Yours faithfully, Elena Ruiz

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I´m writing on behalf of St. Smith Neighbourhood, where actually I´am social secretary. As you may know the facilities of our neighbourhood are getting worsen. Owing to that our proposal is to replace them. Nevertheless we do not have the budget neccesary to reach our target.

We are planning to hold a fair next June to help finance our project. We are going to prepare a swimming pool´s barbecue for everybody, not just people who are living there.Furthermore there will be a concert, games for children, comedian for workers that really have the urgence to have a good time and relax for a while. The ticket to the event will be 5$, such a cheap price. Naturally we will be pleasant if you were our sponsors. If sponsorship were accesible, I would be glad to arrange a meeeting at any time that was convenient to you. We really need your consent for such a big repark wink in our neighbourhood. Thank you for your attention Yours faithfully Claudia de Miguel

103 To the editor I am writing that your newspaper behalf our event of the UNESCO to preserved peace in countries where war is imminent and with lot of instability,now we are working to give education and culture to the population of underdeveloped countries,if does countries go to work education would be impossible,for preserve the stability we would need lot of money ,that is the reason why we are doing this event. Firstly we would charge 10£ for the entry , these benefits would be given to the organisation and also there would be some fairgrounds and fast-foods,although those benefits wouldn't be for UNESCO they would attract young people, at the exit of the event there would be post for donations to the organisation. Your newspaper can behalf our event by writing an article mentioning our event inviting all local people to come and collaborate, the event would be the 10th October in the open street of black Pope ,all the money we get would be used to give grains to Nigerian child's We very much your collaboration by putting the event in your newspaper and we invite you to come and see our event. Yours faithfully

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Juan Herrero Bourdieu-Puyade. By Juan Herrero 1º B

I am writing on behalf of Lackslide animal refuge, where I am social secretary. The animal refuge saves everyday thousands of lost and battered animals that need medical attention because some of them arrive to the refuge seriously injured. The refuge counts with an operating theatre, a veterinary surgeon and with some volunteers. Unfurtunately our materials to operate are very basic, we need asistance to raise the necessary funds. We are planning to hold a fair in June to finance our project. A fair with te refuge animals ahn with lots of funny activities for the children and their families. We hope that the event will help us and also help the children to lose the fear to the animals and stay relax and happy with them. In order to attract more people, we can set up and inflatable castle and do more activities with animals. If sponsorship from coolway were possible, I would be happy to arrange a meeting. Thank you for your attention Paula Daza By Paula Daza 1º B

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Dear Usain bolt: I am writing on behalf of “Medicos sin fronteras”, where I am the director. Our organization has employees around the world. We offer medical assistant in poor countries. Unfortunately, our doctors and medical staff lack of the suitable resources. We are planning to do an advertising campaign to raise people awareness of the importance of donating resources for our organitation. In addition, we are thinking to do a popular marathon to fight against poverty. We hope that the race will not only help us to add resources but also for buy new technology. In order to attract people to our event, we would also like to set up a stall where the fans can give your autograph. If you are interested in organizing this event with us, I would be happy to arrange a meeting at any time that is convenient to you. Thank you for your attention. Yours sincerely. Alberto Zaballos. By Alberto Zaballos 1º B

Dear Douglas Walker I am writing on behalf of Team Vulnus Parkour Academy, where I am the director. You probably have heard about the recent foundation of a parkour and freerunning academy in Lancaster. Here, we teach people, usually children and teenagers but also adults, how to parkour and freerun. We also offer some taekwondo and moi tai lessons, self-defence and martial arts. However, parkour is the main sport we would like to focus on. To be well-known, we would like to hold a huge fair in order to attract people. Although, as we just set this gym, we need an economical help to make this real. In the fair, which will take place in May, we will be making some demonstrations by the young traceurs (people who practice parkour) and two friends of mine and I will be giving brief freerunning and parkour lessons to the ones interested. Furthermore, as we want a lot of people to come, there will also be some hot-dog eating competitions and Imagine Dragons will perform on stage at the end of the evening. In order to attract people to the event, we would also like to set up lots of mats, springboards, a swimming pool and a dojo. We are therefore hoping that you find our idea very attractive and assist us by renting this equipment and facilities for us. Obviously, we would be very happy to set your company as the academy´s key sponsor. We hope to hear from you again soon. Yours sincerely Rodrigo Vasserot By Rodrigo Vasserot 1º B

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Thanks for your letter asking for information about how family life is in Spain. Familly members in Spain usually are very close, but sometimes they have trouble to spend time together because some of them may live in different cities, when this happens, they usually get together for the weekend . Young people usually live at home with their parents until they are 25 or 30, and they never live home until they finish university. People usually get married when they are 30 years old, witch means that they start to have children quite late ,thats why they usually have one, two or three children. However, family life is changing. A good example of this, is that nowadays, women work, so men have to take more responsability at home and both have to do the house chores. On the other hand, because both partners work, families are getting richer, and more familes are starting living in bigger and more counfortable houses. I hope I have answered all your questions. If you need any more information, please write to me. Kisses María By María Gervilla 1º B To all staff members, I am writing on behalf of Refugees Organization. I would like to shelter a hundred of people. This project is urgent. The refugees flee their country because in Syria there is a civil war and nowadays the refugees are in the frontier of the European Union. I hope to raise awareness to help the Organization because if you are in that situation, you would like to stay in other country. In order to help people by giving a house to live, food, education to their children and legalize their status in our country to find work. Bankia let us two hundred empty houses. The Organization find states schools for their children. They will not have problems with the language because we have Spanish teachers to help them. The refugees have to legalize their status and we have solicitors to do it. We give to them food until they have work. The refugees have a health service for cover their necessary. In addition we have psychologists for children and adults to help them if they have stress. The money will be used to have housing, for food, education, legal situation, Spanish teachers, health service and also psychologists for children and adults. Thank you for your attention. Yours faithful, Elvira By Elvira Díaz 1º B

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Dear Lincoln McLain, I am writing on behalf of the YMCA Michiana Family, where I am the summer director for Michigan and Indiana. As you may know, our area offers indoor and outdoor activities for kids, either day-campers or stayovers. We also offer a counselor training for 16-year-olds and full time jobs for counselors from 17 to 23. We are very flexible. However, Michigan laws are changing and we need to renovate our facilities for our 16-years-old coming campers. Financial help from families in the area is clearly not enough. We have set a new activity for next month to help finance our project. The plan is that every camper can take part. What they will be doing is each of them will paint a puzzle piece of their choice and, all together, it will be a “Young Painting” that will be put out for sale. Hopefully, this will raise the necessary funds by attracting parents’ attention. In order to make this happen and work, we would like to hire some new equipment that the kids could use. We are therefore hoping that you might be able to help us finance this material. Obviously, we would promote you and the whole YMCA. If sponsorship from the YMCA America were possible, I would be happy to arrange a meeting in the YMCA home at any time. Thank you for your attention. Yours sincerely, Lucía Gómez

I am writing on behalf of Eastbourne Green Center, where i am currently working as spokesmen of the association. As you may know, we help the environment of our city in terms of recycling, collection of rubbish, green point and more. However we can not do it alone. Nowadays people think less about the future of our community. That is the reason why we should concern them to keep our city clean. We have thought about holding a big event in Saint George square, to inform people in a entertaining way of the consequences of damaging the environment. There will be lots os stalls in which citizens will learn new information or real studies of what can happen if we do not stop this. What is more, children will have lot of activities to get concerned by playing, because theirs is the future of our planet, a future we are destroying. In order to let people help us, we would also like to ask for more volunteers, who are ready to fight for our cause. We are therefore hoping that you want to help us by paying for the costs of this fair. You will have the gratitude of all our city, above all ours. I would like to arrange a meeting at any time that is convenient for you. Thank you for your attention. Yours sincerely. Javier Sanjuán

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METHODS USED TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?

For thousand of years, people have learnt in the same and traditional way. Yet in the century since the education was established as an obligation. However, we are becoming far more conscious of the importance that edication has nowadays. Furthermore, a whole new generation is emerging and we must inow it is esaential to prepare our young workers, but, how do we best ensure toung people are prepared for the world of work from here forward? Students, unemploed people or those in jobs they hate, are all missing opportunities to improve their skills by building experience. Many people claim that spending time in local organizations, businesses and events, is a perfect occasion to gain practical experience even it is unpaid. With regard to the money administration, teaching kids about it in schools would help them. Unfortunately, schools ignore this very practical aspect of learning and that is why students finish college without these basic skills. Teaching kids about it from an early age would help them maje better choices and reduce the risk of bad decisions. This is the most suitable method. In conclusion, the more education taht we gabe our childern on financial issues and the more experience they gain by working in a job, are two of the keys to prepare young people for working life. However, the second one is the most important one for the students. By Mรณnica Segura 1ยบ C

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This book has fourteen units that are interesting and different with a lot of pictures to enliven the classes and make it more entertaining due to it can be described, practicing the speaking. Also the book has at the end a part of vocabulary with the most important words, a part of grammar with a summary of the unit and a lot of listening, grammar and reading exercises. His design is modern, innovative and adapted to the new technologies, because it counts with a support on internet where you can practice more exercises. This book also has nowadays units destined for a young audience that normally use this book to study English and prepare their exams. I think this book prepares students very well for the exams owing to it has exercises with a certain level of difficulty similar to the exams, and a part of listening and reading typical of exams. In my case this book helped me to improve my English especially with the listening and readings. It has very good texts and the type of listening is difficult but it is perfect to practice for the exam. By Paula Daza 1ยบ B

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Would computer programming be a good subject to teach in school?

Some people believed that computer programming is a waste of time subject, but is not. Now a days is something that could be very useful at work. ¿Would computer programming be a good subject to teach in school? I would like to start saying that ancient languages are subjects that people give more importance, maybe a few years ago yes, but now, I think that how to use the computer is more important, because it is something that we are going to use practically at every kind of job. Furthermore, an advantge that students will have in the future if schools start teaching computer programming is more likely to get hired in a job, because, as I said before, jobs are looking for Young people who know how tu use a computer. Another thing I would like to say, is that schools should implement more practical subjects. Is a good way to motivate students to study, and prepare them for the future, because this knowledge they have, they will have to know how to use it. To sum up, I think that the importance of computer programming and this kind of practical subjects are essential for Young people to be prepared for the future, and it could be useful to for teachers with no background in computer science. starting a course in programming might be a challenge for them. By María Gervilla 1º B

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Solution to spoken presentations Introduction This proposal is entended to outline common issues students have when doing a spoken presentation, and suggest ways that can make the students feel confident with it, as well as somo solutions to the problem. Current situation Following discussion among the students, it has been clear that most of them are nervous and do not feel very self-confident about their future projects. They have some criticisms about the few items they have available to work with. Key needs to be adressed It is been suggested to do a mock presentation so they can practise the non-verbal language and also eye contact. Otherwise they would not feel confident in the upcoming presentation. Recommendations I would suggest the following actions to teachers and students at the school: · Ensure technology is at their disposal. · Give a variety of thems to investigate. · Teach the presentation structure and some tricks for when they present. · I recommend the students to have an additional upfront speaking opportunities with their classmates. Unless these recommendations are implented, it is unikely that the level of the presentations and work will improve without previous expirience. By Elena Ruiz 1º B

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Employment Employment prospects for young people in Madrid Introduction The objective of this report is to analyse the different types of employment open to young people in Madrid and the difficulties they may face while searching for work. It will also include possible future developments in the employment situation in this city. Professional training work These kinds of jobs usually deal with practical activities. We can include in this area the plumbers, the hairdressers, the electricians, and so on. However, and unfortunately, the salary these people get is not very high and also they usually look for experienced workers, what makes it harder for young people to get in. Highly-qualified work When we talk about highly qualified jobs, we are talking about those which need a university degree to be done, such us doctor, teacher, lawyer, and so on. The main problem these people may face is the extremely competitive society we live in. Nowadays, they need to speak three languages and have two MDs to be hired somewhere they like, and even that, sometimes, does not seem to be enough. Non-qualification-asked work Shop assistants, cleaners or waiters can be some examples of this group. Young people can bump into the drawback of inexperience once again, added to the need of people skills; which, because of immaturity, they usually do not have. Future developments

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY. INTRODUCTION. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the kind of jobs available for young people in my area. Furthermore, I will highlight the issues faced by young people, who are interested in start working, and the potential evolution in the employment situation in a near future. COMPANIES. Normally, people that does not have finished or done a specific grade of studies, used to work as a shop assistant or waiter. On one hand, this type of jobs are the most common in the area, but not the most wanted. On the other hand, young people gets them to earn money for paying their studies, and also to live. STUDIES. Some jobs, like doctors or engineers, require qualified people with a specific knowledge. Young people normally aspire to this kind of jobs once they have finished their university degree, so that the can get experience at them. ECONOMICAL CRISIS. Since 2008, a deep economical crisis is enduring in Spain. For this reason, employment has decreased, and people are getting fired from their jobs. What´s more, young people have many difficulties for finding one. For this reason, the crisis has probably affected the most of the employment here, so that young people could be the most impacted. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS.

As long as we keep in crisis, the young people situation in the working setting will not improve, what, added to the development of new technologies, which can do everything by their own, does not let us a good outlook for the near future. By Cristina Sánchez 1º B

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Step by step, these problems are being overcome, so that the employment is starting to grow, so that in a near future it could increase the number of employees in Spain. Also, young people can get a job more easily, and they can achieve the job that they were waiting for. By María Álvarez 1º B

t Prospects 1 Employments prospects for young people in my area Introduction

THE EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN MY COUNTRY Introduction

The main purpose of this report is to examine employment possibilities in my country, how hard it can be for young people to find the desired job. A focus will also be given regarding future projects and initiatives that can improve the current situation.

The purpose of this report is to outline the employment situation for young people in Spain and the difficulties faced when searching for work. It will also include possible future developments in this vital field of economy.

Jobs opening for young people

Types of employment available

The opportunities vary according to the educational background one has. The more one is qualified and experienced, the more options he or she will have. Jobs can be babysitters, shop assistants, doysitters. They will be waiter or waitress in catering sector of restaurants or coffee shops. In addition, they should also be private teachers, call center agent, event organisers, doctors, engineers and so on.

The disastrous increase of unemployment since the beginning of the global crisis has reduced the chances of obtaining an employment. This is on account of the small and medium sized enterprises unwillingness to hire under indefinite contracts, due to the unstable economic situation. Therefore, the greater part of available jobs is seasonal, unskilled and badly-paid, like waiters or cashiers.

The obstacles of job-hunting

Difficulties young people cope with when searching for work

An obvious difficulty for young people is the lack of working experience. Young adults have work´s competition as there are many well prepared. In my country, the crisis creates a higher unemployment rate. As a result, the government “forced” them to emigrate to other countries to be able to apply for a job. Improving the present situation Women should compete on equal terms with men in jobs market. Companies should do exchange with their workers in other countries to improve languages. Helps from the government to motivate business to employ young people. More internships to gain experience. The local council can put free courses to learn how to work in an office and acquire experience. By Elvira Díaz 1º B

The main problems college leavers face are a high youth unemployment rate and inexperience. Companies are not interested in recently graduated people, who do not have work experience. Emigration is an alternative for many young people since the unemployment rate is much lower abroad than in Spain. The hardness of adapting to a new country is counterbalanced by the higher wages. Future developments Meaningful improvements in the employment situation for 20-somethings are unlikely in the near future, although a slow recovery of the economy is seen by large companies and the Government. By Jorge Río 1º B

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Employment prospects for Young people around the world

Employment prospects for young people around the world

Introduction

The aim of this report is to examine the types of employment available for young people in my local area. It will also consider the difficulties faced by young people searching for work and the possible future developments in the employment situation here.

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the different employment prospects for young people. The variety of employment, are the difficulties young people find, searching for work. It will also include future developments in the employment situation.

Employment prospects

The employment available

There are many types of employment available for young people in my area, such as waiter, tutor, babysitting, lawyer or business man. However, all those jobs involve different problems when seeking for employment.

A difficult situation in the economy are, makes it harder to get a job. For young people without any studies, it is more common to work with no difficulties as a shop assistant, cleaner or babysitter. Whereas, people with university studies can get more jobs and higher salaries. They can work in business, commercial or investigation.

Competence When students finish the career at University, they have to look for a job. The problem is that there are too many people that want the same job. On top of that, parents prefer offering a position in their company to their sons or daughters rather than offering it to any other person. This creates more difficulties for the people that do not have these advantages.

Difficulties searching for work

Lacking work experience

Future developments

Logically, companies prefer experienced staff that perfectly knows how to deal with all the problems, than a young person that needs more attention and time to learn it all. This lack of experience can cause a delay in the amount of work getting accomplished.

As far as the economy situation gets better, it will be easier for young people to be able to find more jobs, for both cases of having or not having studies to can access easier to employment and new opportunities.

In the case of young people, it is harder to get a job because people think they are too immature and they have no experience before to can do the job properly. Moreover it is very difficult to find a job with good salaries, good medical conditions and enough rest.

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Future developments As long as unemployment decreases considerably, young people will still have problems searching for a job. Furthermore, companies will also have to stop looking for experienced people, and try to teach the youth how to do the specific work at their company. By Marina Conejero 1Âş B

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Introduction The aim of this report is to examine the types of employment available and the difficulties young people could find in my area. I will also consider the likely future developments in the employment situation taking into account the upcoming political changes. Having previous expirience Good qualifications and expirience on the field make the difference when applying for a job. For certain entreprises having previous non-profesional expirience such as lifeguarding, babysitting or private theaching, may be well reconsidered. However, the look of profesional expirience can be a drowback for young people who recently finished their studies and are applying for a job. Looking for an employment Not only young people are looking for an employment, also those who were fired or are looking for one. The employments in my area are likely to be for profesional as a lawyer or a buissnesman. That´s why young people could feel as ir they were not adapted to the entreprise world. Managing with other language It´s hardly suprising, then, most of the employments are being asked to be builingual for an uncertain future. Managing with another language it is also important, in order to have expirience. In fact, many people say that hope is in future generations. F u t u r developments

As long as young people continue applying for different jobs without any expirience, the outlook for young people here will remain bleak. Only substantial fall in the employment will change.

Employment Prospects For Young People Around The World

Introduction The aim of this report is to describe the work perspective for young people in different parts of the world and the difficulties the research for work could involve. It will also consider future options of development related with the employment situation. Suitable Jobs The availability of works for young people is very varied. However, having just finished school or having university studies creates two very distiguised profiles. Depending on that fact, young people have different objectives and goals in mind. Therefore, young people could apply for different sectors and work as lawyers, businessmen, bankers, prosecutors etc. Despite of this, the most common job while young people are still studying, is to work as au pairs and childminders. Education There are some qualities that companies take under consideration. In order to get a job, businesses apreciate the qualification a person applying for an occupation has: speaking languages, persuasive capacity, having a degree and other factors such as the image are required and contribue. Searching Complications When looling for a job, enterprises are looking for workers with experience as expending their resources in their preparation is not profitable. In addition, normally, there are more people demanding than Jobs offered, and so that competition is present. In extreme situations, there are young. That emigrate to other countries as a consequence os their lack of confidence in finding a jobo r the unemployment rate. Future developments As long as the employment rate increases, the outlook for young people will be promising. I would recommend that companies should provide internships and preparation of how to face an interview or how to do a CV to young people. By Miriam Campoy 1º B

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Employment prospects for young people in my country.

Introduction

Introduction:

The aim of this report is to examine the sort of employment vacant for youths in my local area and the problems they may find while searching for work. It will also consider suitable future developments in the employment situation for young people here.

The aim of this report is to examine the various employment available for young people in my country and the main difficulties of young peolpe finding work. It will also consider likely future developments in the employment situation for young peolpe in my country.

Temporary employment

Open employments:

The crisis has left many people unemployed, so many have taken advantage of summer and Christmas to apply for seasonal jobs where they can be hired easily. The problem they find is that they earn roughly a third of a permanent counterpart, receive few health benefits and seldom become full-time employees for their temporary positions.

There are not many jobs that young people can afford to. Some of them are waiters, lawyers or working in a shop. These jobs are the most common in young people because they do not work long hours and also involve easy tasks.

Part- time contract

Most of young people need money to earn their living, but for most of them is difficult. Not many bosses hesitate about your inteligence or capacity of doing something and that is why not many 20-somethings can employ a job.

Another alternative is trying to find part- time jobs. Young people can find in this and advantage since they have time to attend university or to take care of their families. However, part-time workers do not receive benefits such as holiday pay, and they may not be promoted as quickly as regular employees. Labor practices It is no wonder then that a significant percentage opt to do internships in international companies to gain some working experience. Nevertheless, those positions arenÂ´t actual jobs, as they are once and again offered as consecutive grants. Future developments As long as the crisis continues, the outlook for young people here will remain bleak. Only a major increase in the employment market will improve the situation. By Marta Pedraza 1Âş B

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Difficulties to find job:

Future Developments If the people find job soon, they can pay their own things and also they will do things they like, studying and working at the same time, for becoming independent in a flat or abroad. There will be more employments for young people. By Sandra Samper 1Âş B

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Introduction

Employment prospects for young people around the world

Introduction The purpose of this report is to evaluate the kind of

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the employment prospects for young people around the world and their difficulties to get a job. Also the types of employment available in my area and the possible future developments in the employment situation. Types of employment available in my area There are so many types of employment in my area ideal for young people, some of them related with the gastronomy, styling, with international companies and with the airport. In fewest, there are jobs related with the building. The difficulties faced by young people searching for work The posible difficulties faced by young people searching for work could be the inexperience of this young people in regards to other adult employees. Another trouble could be the English level, nowadays is very high, and not everybody have these level.

available job for young people in my local area and the problems encountered with the search. It will also include the possible future changes in the employment situation for young people in my area. Available employment I live near the sea and so far from the big city. My village is traditional, we all survive on fishing. The kind of job you will find is for fisherman. You can also work as a wholesaler, but you need to have previous knowledge of market. Furthermore you can be a carrier of this goods. Difficulties of the employment The work in the sea is so hard and difficult. Firstly you have to stay in the boat for long periods of time, about one and

Possible future developments The outlook for young people to get a job is optimistic and the future developments in the employment situation in my are atoo. The possibility to get a job in my area will increase over the years. By Paula Daza 1º B

two months. Also fishing is not easy or pleasant, the results do not appear immediately. Another point to consider is the high danger involved face the big waves and storms especially in open sea. Future developments The outlook for young people in the village is really optimistic. The government is building a huge commercial center. It will attract more people and the economy will improve drastically. By Daniel Pérez 1º C

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The employment prospects for young people in Madrid

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Introduction The aim of the report is to evaluate the employment prospects for young people, we are going to talk about types of employment available and the problems faced encountered with each one. it will also consider likely future developments in the employment situation for the young people. Enterprise

The purpose of this report is to describe the variety of jobs available where I live and the difficulties the youth finds when it comes to finding employment. Furthermore, it will also outline possible future developments to resolve the people´s unemployment. Work available

For young people this is the best option to begin in the employment world to have experience and earning some money to live. Normaly they begin in the small employment tasks in which they earn a very little quantity of money but then they have to work hard to get better jobs and more money.

Madrid, as the capital, is privileged referring to being employed. As far as the local survey informs, big companies and international enterprises are second to none employing people who have just been introduced to the work life. Despite this, the job variety is increasing (thanks to the government), as it is clearly seen in numerous careers that are appearing in universities.

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This is very difficult for young people because if you want to create an enterprise you need to have money and experience and young people do not have it. But if you can make the enterprise you need to work had by your own and as hard as you can at the begin

It is easily supposed then, that if different careers are surging, it won´t be long until finding the dreamed job or a good one to feel comfortable with. Sadly, it is not like that. Nowadays, 20-somethings are more and more qualified, and their competition for work can lead to rivalry. And when they finally get the job, they are obliged to work away from their local area or even away from their country. So, after all, not every university leaver is willing to do it, but they must, as long as they want to be independent and earn their own living.

Family business This is a form to begin in this world because you are going to have the job always because a member os your family is te boss an he/she wants some help to carry on with the business. it is good for both because for young people is a good form to begin and earn some money and at the same time he is looking for another job or not is you prefer stay there. And good for the boss because he/she has people for give help. Future developements If the possibilities in the enterprises continue going down the future for the people who are young and who have never worked in any other business remains uncertain because they need possibilities tu begin in this competitive world. By Pablo Álvarez 1º C

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New future possibilities I feel it would be to our advantage if more job offers were created. The government should feel the urge to provide work for those who have been unemployed for years as well as the ones who have just finished their studies. This way the country´s economy will boost because of money being used in Spain, not in a foreign place and, therefore, people will be more productive because they live happier. By Isabel Menéndez 1º A

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THE UNEMPLOYMENT SITUATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SPAIN INTRODUCTION

We have been going through an important economic crisis since 2007, nowadays it seems that the country is getting out of it. Nevertheless, the process is very slow and there are still difficulties on the labour market, and owing to that, massive youth unemployment also remains a significant problem. TYPES OF JOBS AVAILABLES IN MADRID Thanks to internships, many graduates can fight for this own unexperience of any beginner, and ge into the labour world as soon as possible . But even son, they are poorlypaid. Another alternative are Jobs that don´t require any qualification, therefore, are not well-paid either. Just a few minority that is highly- skilled gets a god job. DIFFICULTIES IN FINDING A JOB Nowadays, companies make people redundant, for having lower costs, and to face the crisis. Consequently, many jobs positions have disappeared, and as a result of that, they do not offer new positions in their companies, and that means “lot of closed doors” for young people. However, lately over the lasts 2 years, business environment has picked up. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

We have to do something to stop unemployment in young people, that is increasing at an alarming rate. Therefore, authorities should design programs and take action in order to encourage companies to employ young people by means of financial advantages. And, of course, an essential point to bear in mind is the necessity of a “non-stop” preparation and study of each of our workers By Cladia de Miguel 1º B

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Available DIFFERENT TYPES OF EMPLOYEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

INTRODUCCTION The aim of this report is to examine the different types of employments available for Young people we have in my country and the difficulties faced by young people searching for work. It will also consider likely future developments situation for young people in my area. DIFFERENT EMPLOYEMENTS At the age of 16 you can work as not many things nowadays. Eventhough you can work as a babysitter, becouse it does not need many preparation. Also you can work as a dog walker or maybe if you are lucky it is possible to work like a waiter.

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The young job in Madrid Introduction

The main of this report is to evaluate the types of employment available for young people in Madrid and the difficulties that they encountered with each one. It will also consider likely future developments in the employment situation for young people. Types of jobs Nowadays you can find many types of jobs, like the famous ´mini jobs´. They are contracts with a low remuneration and a limit of hours. Another option to earn money is to be a private teacher for kids, also if you are a student you can work like an intern or when or when you finished the university you can ask for a grant and study abroad. In case that you have good luck you can work like a regular employee. Difficulties

DIFFICULTIES When you are 16, it is also difficult to find work becouse of he few experience you have. Also the unemployement rate in my country is very high, so this makes find job harder. Maybe your parents do not let you work becouse you could be studding a difficult course. STUDING WHILE WORKING

It is hardly surprising the difficulties that young people are having to find a job, sometimes for the inexperience that they have, but it is not the most important reason. The crisis in Spain is producing a lot of redundancies, which affects especially to young people. In addition, in some case students have not time for study and work at the same time, and when they can do it they receive very low salaries. Future developments

Probably if you start working at my age is becouse you have any economic difficulties. Or maybe you want to eran money for something you want to buy. The thing is that if you decide to do that you will have to do all your best to pass the course. FUTURE DEVELOPEMENTS

It is obvious that The Government should force big companies to promote employment and also to the small shops take on college leavers and give them good conditions to work, and if they achieve it The Government will decrease the taxes, like is happing in Germany. By Elvira Cardo 1º B

As long as Young people continue trying to get a job, the Goberment should propose more jobs for young people. To improve the economy of the country. By María Campos 1º B

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118 Methods governments should use to prepare Young people for working life

Methods governments should use to prepare young people for working life

There is a huge problem when students finish their degrees and them they have to look for jobs, they realize that their lack of experience is the main barrier they have to face, and furthermore companies do not want to waste time teaching students how to work, in their opinion it is costly, so that´s why governments need to do something to prepare Young people for working life.

There can be no doubt that young people after leaving

School to work programs are becoming increasingly important in school reform movements. It´s becoming more and more common to use a new form of learning, that is definied as “application learning”. This involves learning different techniques that could be useful in the future for Young people when they are looking for work. One of the apprentice schemes could be that school student can go to work for one day during the week, that way, students can see what is working.

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Visits from employers in the last year of your degree is another option but as far as i know the main reason why employers attend universities is the search of the best student not any of them. In conclusión It would be helpful if students had a part time job in companies from the beginning to the end to obtain the needed experience which companies will require in the future. There can be no doubt that governments should make a significant change to improve the uncertain future of students . By María Gervilla 1º B

college courses they have achieved wide amount of knowledge, but with a great luck in practice due to it is not in the educational low as a subject. The simple fact of teaching how to fill in forms for the students to know how to make interviews when you are looking for a job. up. In some colleges students have the opportunity of learning and practising all kind of subjects directed to a future job which anyone of them wished to do it. Unfortunately, not all colleges are able to offer or impart this kind of education as it is very expensive, and families cannot afford it. According to the needs nowadays companies are forced to wake specific work interviews for any particular job in the enterprise. It should be important having in mind a subject which could teach anything about it. To sum up, the government has to facilitate the ways to make this easier for our students to achieve their dreams for them, for instance, not to leave their own country or their family looking for money which allow them having a better lives. By Daniel Pérez 1º C

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Preparation PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR WORKING LIFE

Ways to motivate young people to join higher education

Nowadays, young people have to manage with a difficult challenge when they finish university, start working. We all agree goverments should use methods to prepare them for working life. If those methods success, we would have people with a little bit of experience and it should be easier for them. Sometimes, we find people who fail in their interviews just because they get nervious, they do not feel self-confident, they just forget everything they wanted to say, etc. the only way to change this is to start practicing from school. It is often claimed that schools do not take enough measures to help students in their education to become a brilliant worker. It is true that they try to bring real employers as visitors to schools with the objective of talking with the students and make them know how the real world is when you have a job. Unfortunately, it does not really work. Kids tent not to listen to the adults and they usually do not understand what they are talking about. They do not show interest on working life. All the evidence show that there should be subjects related to work at school.the most interesting one is creating after school clubs which students should choose, one each day, where they can immitate a real experience at work, such as an interview, a meeting, a dialogue with other companies, etc. Some countries have already started using this method and it is giving great results. In conclusion, these kind of activities are the best option to make young people have fun and, the most important thing, to learn about their job and make them be prepared for the moment when they become workers.

Young people everywhere need to be made aware of the positive effects higher education can have on their lives. Government should invest more time and money to make this happens. One of the ways to achieve this goal, is to support the parents with cost savings in the scholarship. In addition, if the students have assurance that they will be able to get a job when they finish the studies, it will be encouraging for them to pursue further education. However, Governments are not always supportive, leading on less opportunities for families with less purchasing power. So, ideally, we should find out the right balance. It is crucial to identify methods to motivate people to join higher education. For instance, a recent survey proved that offering courses to help people discover what they would like to do in their future is a good initiative. Furthermore, there can be no doubt that introducing degrees that are more practical and applicable in the future in the real world, would facilitate people to accomplish it. There is no doubt that the application of these methods will involve challenges, such as establishing a law to maintain a work placement from the beginning to the final of the contract, the different approaches each country adopted to regulate the university fees and finally but not lastly, e-learning could be beneficial and extremely powerful for some people who are living far away from the university or are suffering from any illness that is totally disabling. In summary, there are several ways and initiatives to put in place in order to encourage young people to pursue further education. However, all of them can not be implemented unless there is strong commitment from the governments and cultural methods to support the families.

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REVIEW “ A BEAUTIFUL MIND” The film a beautiful mind, directed by Ron Howard. It’s a drama intensively human about a genius.. Set in the United States, the film; which it’s inspired by a bestselling, tells the story of the mathermatic Jhon Forbes Nash.

A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Don’t be put off by the tittle. I would highly recommend it to anyone, because this film is very entertaining and I consider it a definite must see.

The development of the paranoid schizophrenia disease in a specific brilliant mind is perfectly represented in a film called “A Beautiful Mind”. The story of John Nash´s life from his graduation at school will have you rushing out to watch the film. John Nash arrives at Princetown University, where he meets a group of students that inspire an idea for his project. After a few years, he is offered a job which he, relieved, accepts. He starts teaching, where he gets to know Alicia, his future wife, as he helps the nation to look for patterns in order to thwart a Soviet pot. However, he develops paranoid schizophrenia, which makes him think that Charles, Marcee and Parcher are real, even though they are no more than his imagination. This problem deals with a few violent scenes that could have made Alicia distrust him. On the contrary, John convinces her that he can deal with his symptoms himself, so she decides to support him. As he had already said, he gets used to seeing them notwithstanding the fact that he pretends they are not there. Thanks to his development with the disease he comes back to teach at Princetown and some years later, he wins the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics. In conclusion, suffering a disease like paranoid schizophrenia can lead to some difficulties during the life of anyone. Hats off to Alicia because of her patience and trust in John during his worst moments. This demonstrates that love and hope always give results.

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The film begins with the extraordinary and original discovery that John Nash made as a student at Princeton University; from which be became world-wide famous. However early in the film, Nash experiences a development of schizophrenia; a misunderstood disease back then and starts living in a complete paranoia. It is thanks to his wife´s faith and encouragement that he keeps tryinig to elbow out his delusions. The director has succeded in creating a film that is both believable and thoroughly engaging. Russell Crowe, starring as John Nash sets a particular strength of the production. It provides a fascinating insight into Nash schizophrenia by his awkward movements, his face gestures and his deep look that transmits everything. The acting and characterization is it’s best feature; introducing some humour as well.

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121 A BEAUTIFUL MIND BY RON HOWARD Did you believe that a person with paranoid schizophrenia can have a beautiful and brilliant mind? I certainly didn’t until I see this film. In his performance, Russell Crowe (John Nash) proved with Jennifer Connelly (Alicia Nash) that with love is possible to overcome anything and achieve great things like a Nobel prize. Te film is full of emotional and shocking thoughtprovoking scenes. One such scene was when John realized that he has a paranoid disease. In that moment you try to imagine how could be the pain of knowing that everything you loved in your life, like friends, had never existed before. A beautiful mind it’s not only about how is the life of a person with schizophrenia. The film goes beyond. It shows values like the importance of the family, friends and love. Also the fact that a mind with schizophrenia can be the most brilliant mind, worthy of a Novel prize. A beautiful mind is an excellent film. Interesting and thought-provoking that I recommend to anyone who wants to see a great things. By Paula Daza 1º B

Review of the film “The social network”

A beautiful mind The film star Russell Crowe performs John Nash mathematical genius that suffers from schizophrenia. He married with Alicia, Jennifer Connelly. The illness began to affect at university but he didn´t care about it. He imagines a room-mate, Charles, Charles´s niece and a spy, Parcher. He realized of his illness when he saw that Charles´s niece didn´t grow up although they accompanied until his death. It is a drama film. The movie developed in Princeton, the United State of America. The director is Ron Howard. In the film you can feel emotion with the lasts words of Nash aimed to Alicia. There are also hard scenes: Nash has been treat at hospital, he does not intake his medicine. It is exciting when other teachers recognize his work despite his illness. The situation of his wife is not easy to perform. The music is good at important scenes. The film is not difficult to understand. In addition, the characters are good; especially Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly with their roles both of them are difficult to perform. I found the plot rather predictable. I think that schizophrenia is not treated cruelly. The speech of John Nash has been very emotional for me because he dedicated it to Alicia. The design production is second to none. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in overcome their problems. It is an all ages film. By Elvira Díaz 1º B

Can you realize a young man having a sudden idea when kidding his mates at the university? Starring the NY Jesse Eisenberg plays the role of the real American undergraduate Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of the most important social network ever known, Facebook. I definitely can’t. The film is full of interesting and amazing facts which were completely unknown to everyone. A college kid at Harvard, a genius on computering, had the brilliant idea of creating a net web to connect to all the people in that university. At the beginning it was a simple project, but little by little and with the financial aid from his friend who trusted on him, both they could add new functionalities to the web until became the web page known all over the world today. Apart from the action scenes, in my opinion what really makes the film work is the roll of the main film star performance. Furthermore, as it is seen in the film, we have to take account for the brilliant intelligence of this boys and the hard work they have to follow during that time to reach their aim. All in all, this film is exactly what you would expect from a blockbuster. It’s exciting, entertainment and even funny at times. So I really recommend you to watch this film. By Daniel Pérez 1º C

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THE GREAT GATSBY BY FITZGERALD

Have you ever wondered about differences in the aerly 20´s in the USA? Or how bussines men used to live in that epoque? I definitely did when I saw that the new Fitzgerald´s book was coming out, a drama adapted to the situation of these years. This book provides a fascinating story seen from the point of view of a young normal writer living like the richest people in the momento. Tom, the main character, has lost his work in Wall Street, and he moves to a Little house near the richest island in New York and Next to Gatsby´s mansión. One particular strength is that he creates an atmosphere around you and make you feel inside that place. Even if you think that you are not interested in this kind of books, its gripping plot is going to make you love them! It will not only have you roaring with laughter, but also cry until you feel stupid. There is something for everyone in the book, compelling descriptions of the landscape, a truly love story and and encruciating end of the book. “The Great Gatsby” it is a perfect book if you are not really into Reading. It is both sentimental, dissapointing and educational, and I would strongly advise everyone to read it. By Paula Garcia 1º C

‘The fault in our stars’ by John Green Have you realized that cancer exists? Evenmore, have you realized that in the middle of your adolescence you can become a cancer patient? I didn’t, until I read Hazel’s story where she meets Gus, a cute boy, who has an amputation in one of his legs, although this is mostly concealed under his jeans. The book is full of interesting facts which I did not know before. You have to admire the big efficiency in this emotional teen book. I’ve learnt that one day your life can change so fast that we have to live all the days like if they were the last on the Earth. Moreover, this is something everybody should learn. And if you’re not a romantic one, don´t be put off by the plot and the love story. There’s something for everyone in this book from valuable life lessons to information on cancer and other diseases. I promise it won’t disappoint you and I would strongly advise you to go out and buy it. ‘The fault in our stars’ is a great book for anyone who likes to read love stories mixed with a lot of funny. The characters are interesting enough to make you want to know more about it. Out of four stars, I would give this book at least three and a half.

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Review: TITANIC

Titanic has got to be one of the most astounding films in history. It´s a great mix of love, friendship and greed on board the doomed liner heading towards disaster. In 1996, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team aboard the research vessel Akademik Mstislav Keldysh search the wreck of RMS titanic for a necklace with a diamond, the heart of the ocean. They recover a safe containing a drawing of a young woman wearing only the necklace dated April 14, 1912, the day when the ship struck the iceberg. Rose Dawson Calvert, the woman in the drawing, is brought aboard Keldysh and tells Lovett of her experiences aboard the titanic. Titanic is a 1997 American epic romantic film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, who´s inspiration for the film came from his fascination with shipwrecks. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage. I would highly recommend it to everyone, I think titanic is one of those movies that everyone has to see at least once in their lifetime. It is a visual masterpiece, especially for the time. The first time you see it you get immersed in the story that centers around the two main characters. We know what is going to happen, we all know what happens to the RMS Titanic, so as you begin to get attached to these characters, you feel for them, as you know what their fate is. I think the only problem with this film, is that once you´ve seen it the first time, every other time you see it you just want in to hurry up and get to when the ship sinks. Overall it is a fine piece of work and like I said before, you have to see this film at least once in your lifetime. By María Gervilla 1º B

During this year great artists have come to Madrid to play their music in crowded concerts the most, but also in stage concerts which are always more relaxing. Having to choose one, I will always remember Imagine Dragons’ concert as the best performance I have ever seen in my life. After their album “Night Visions” was released in Spain, thousands of people from all ages became big fans of this music group and what’s more, they looked forward to see them live. So when the time they came to the long-awaited concert, every wanted to go, so it got packed but it did not really matter to me. The stage was huge and live sound was much better than any other concert I had attended to. About the artists’ performance was second to none. Firstly, the artists were well received by the public among the cheers of the crowd. Secondly, they sang in a really sentimental way that gripped you. And by the time they started singing their best hits like “Radioactive” or “Demons” was such a memorable moment that I would recommend to anyone because it is definitely must-see if they come back in the future. In conclusion, the Imagine Dragons’ concert has been the best performance in the year because of their great songs, the fascinating stage and the impressive atmosphere there was. By Miguel Elías 1º C

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ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO KEEP FIT: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? It´s important that young people are encouraged to keep fit, to practice some exercice for avoid a possible sedentary lifestyle. It is probably true to say that the sports club is a very good way to encourage children to keep fit, because these clubs organize comptitions among them or with other schools. Also, no one would dispute the fact that taking part of a club, motivates children to give everything for the team, they will endeavour as much as possible. Another important way is the technology, nowadays technology is essential in our lives, not only to work, also to practice exercise, there are so many games to keep fit, some related with dance, yogaor with sports. It has been suggested that this type of games are good for children, cause they enjoy, while doing sport. In conclusion there are so manyways of encouragy children to keep fit, I think that the last two are the best ones, but it is widely believed that all are good. The important thing is that chilcren practice exercice, to have a healthier life, no matter which way. By Paula Daza 1º B

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“SPORT SINCE CHILDHOOD” Sports are nothing new, in fact they have been part of human activity since The Ancient Times, however, our idea of it, has been changing and nowadays everybody considers it´s an essential part of healthy lifestyle. According to this, parents and also school should be responsible for children´s fitness. There can be no doubt that everyone wants to be fit but this this requires an effort that not that no et everybody is willing to make. Therefore, sports are not just for preventing weight gain or being fit, actually is a healthy habit, which if we do not get into it could be risky. As a result of this, kids should be taught in the school, owing to the fact they spend the most of their day there. Maybe if we extend the variety of sports there will be more people in teams, instead of just having football, basketball and tennis, why not rugby, ballet, swimmming, karate or even dance cla ss. Alao we can´t waste children´s competitiveness so we must do sport competitions and motivate them with prices, like medals and trophies. Moreover, in a school programme, there should be at less one hour a week of physical exercice in a student´s timetable. Problems appear when kids start to refuse sports due to the fact that their families make them join in a team or they have to do a sport that they cannot do. For that reason every should have the chance to choose their sport, otherwise, sport will mean punishment or even worse punishment. To summerise, schools have the duty to introduce kids to the sport as an essential part of human development. We can´t allow children hate sports, on the contrary, we have several ways and methods to make them love it. By Claudia de Miguel 1º B

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YOUNG PEOPLE KEEPING FIT: HOW TO ENCOURAGE IT?

In the 21st century, kids have the advantage to stay fit with technology. I take my own school as an example to improve fitness activities for children. In my own school, swimming pool should be optional because one hour is not enough to take advantage out of a swimming lesson, although we have physical education two hours a week. Students should have the option to choose other activities. Food at school should be healthy and at home parents should control them. In addition, the school could motivate students to join extra-curricular sports activities such as karate, tennis, football by lowering the prices. More school´s excursions where the sport is involved and more sport´s Day instead of one or two a year maybe one each term. A few years ago videogames were a motionless activity. By contrast, now you move your body with wii, playstation or xbox. Kids can do sports while playing. Schools should have tablets, apart from physical education or extra-curricular activities; also they should have Zumba or aerobic videos to dance. Kids could have an application in their tablets with some challenges. In conclusion, kids should have less homework because they must have time to do extracurricular activities. There can be no doubt that they have less stress, more concentration and more motivation. These ways are the best because they can do exercises during the day and they do not get bored.

Nowadays young people used to stay at home, watching television, playing videogames or doing anything worthy, instead of going out to play sports and socialize with their friends. The issue is that many children see technology as the only way of entertainment. It is likely children are lazier and they do not care about their fitness. In addition, schools should begin some activities in order to promote sports and socialization. Supporters argue that schools should be responsible for kid’s fitness. Furthermore, schools should organize a variety of activities, so that children can choose their preferred and more suitable for them. But, in the other hand, another alternative is to use technology to motivate young people to keep fit. It is widely believed that technology is only a way for keeping young people entertained without meeting their friends. The video games catalog is plenty of games oriented to run, move, jump, dance... that can be used to do exercise. Also, you can play online with other users. To summarize, organizing sport activities, choosing the most attractive for them and using technology, could be the best ways to encourage children and young people to be fit. This is the strategy that I would recommend schools to adapt.

By Elvira Díaz 1º B

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About 30 percent of children around the world, suffer problems related with obesity nowadays. The problem is that number of cases is getting bigger and bigger. The simple fact is that those boys and girls have not been informed of the problems obesity carries on with it. It seems hard to assimilate that, parents, are the first responsible of teaching their children good eating habits and the importance of having good health. A recent survey proved that a big number of kids, tend to eat more, because of the advertising in television, which is continually teaching them to buy and eat, although they are not hungry. It is hardly true saying that parents must nearly “force” their children to do sport. They should show them since they are young, the value of keeping fit, so in the future they will be used to practicing sport their own. On the other hand, is a school duty trying to promote sports programs, in addition of an extensive subject of physical education. All the evidences suggests that kids who at young age love competing, really enjoy joining different sports or activities at school. Cities should also promote big tournaments between schools to make it more appealing for kids. To sum up, kids are owner of their body, but until they get old enough to make their own good decisions, it is the task of all adults teaching them how to keep fit and encourage them to practice sports more often. This is the only way to solve obesity problems. By Javier Sanjuán 1º B

Encouraging young people to keep fit

Back in the 70´s and 80´s, young people would see sport as the main way to have fun while they spent some time with their friends. Nowadays, due to the development of the technological industry, such as cellular, teenagers are replacing sports with technologies and some even removed physical activities from their lives. This is the reason why they should be encouraged to practice sports in many different ways. One approach that should be taken by schools is to give teachers a bigger responsibility for kids´ fitness. It is widely believed that children show their teachers a lot of respect and see them as role models. This makes schools become one of the best means to encourage children to keep fit. Furthermore, educators could help to control these activities so that efficiency is ensured. An alternative approach would be to use technology while doing sport in order to catch juveniles´ attention and make it more attractive to them. To sum up, interviews with experts and psychologists revealed that, if this approach is taken, it is estimated that 80% of children who do not do any sport will change their minds about it. In conclusion, using more technology when practicing sports, despite the fact that it means a lot of money should be spent, it will make teens have a healthier lifestyle turning physical activities into something much more attractive. Introducing technologies in sports is the idea I strongly recommend. By Rodrigo Vasserot 1º B

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Nowadays, there are more kids who would like to play with the computer or watch TV than play outdoors. For that reason, we have to realize that if young people keep doing that, it would never make them want to get fit. So, it is generally agreed that there should be school programmes to motivate students to do some sports. It is widely believed that, if kids could choose the sport they like, they would do it. There are also those who argue that if kids are not physically capable to do some sports, they should not do anything at all. There can be no doubt that it is true that not everyone is the same, but schools should be responsible for kid’s fitness. Right now, there is a plenty of choices of sports clubs to do, even if you are not the best at running or jumping. Interviews with students last month have revealed that young people would be more interested if a computer was included somehow. No one would dispute the fact that technology is all around us everyday, so, why not when we talk about sports? In conclusion, all the evidence suggests that mixing technology with sports and let the students choose what they want to do, is the best possible way to have young people keep fit and motivated. By Álvaro Antón 1º B

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Encouraging Young people to keep fit: what should be done?

Sport has always been one of the most important activities that humans must do. This is not only because of the increase in happiness and health that it makes, but also due to the fact that it is what young people need to do to have a good body development. The simple fact is that most teenagers and children prefer spending time with technology rather than going out with their friends and playing sports. The lack of exercise in young people can lead to laziness and health problems. This is why schools must solve this problem. School programmes are a good option to encourage young people to keep fit. They offer different kind of sports that can be practiced at school so that students do not have to look for sports clubs or taking public transport. These school programmes usually have a great variety of sports, in order to encourage kids to do sport by making them choose the one that they like the most. Another alternative would be to involve technology somehow. Teenagers prefer spending time with computers or mobile phones, so finding out that they can use it while doing sports, could encourage them too. For instance, it is easier that they join tennis classes if they can listen to music at the same time, or joining the gym if they can see their progress in a big screen than if not. In conclusion, there are some solutions that can deal with the lack of exercise from young people, and encourage them not only to have fun, but also to keep fit and learn how important sport is for our health. By Marina Conejero 1º B

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Childhood Sports 3 KEEPING FIT A TRENDING TOPIC : HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE? Currently, young people are obsessed with keeping fit and doing sport; but it seems ironic, that childhood obsesity has increased considerably over the last few years. The simple fact is that young people do not see the benefits of keeping fit and the may type of health problems it could amend.

How can young people be encouraged to keep fit?

When all has been said and done, the use of technological devices and the promotion of sports clubs, would certainly be decent measures to provide encouragement to sports in young people. Financial investment is not required and so, this is the strategy I would recommend schools to adopt.

Many people are encouraged to keep fit, the problem is that they do not know how they can do it. The simple fact is that they do not like the sport they do, for example. It seems ironic that in the past not all people were encouraged to keep fit, but nowadays more and more people want to. One approach is that schools could take programmes for young people who want to keep fit and the school should be responsible for the kids fitness. Also, young people could go to sports clubs, the problem is that if they do not choose the sport they like, they are not going to do it, so they can be more encouraged to keep fit if they could choose the sport they like. Another approach is to use technology. Nowadays technology is very useful for everything, so young people would be more motivated if a computer was involved. For example, if the computer was their own trainer. The computer could motivate the people who is doing the sport and can be very useful to encouraged young people to keep fit. In conclusion, using technology and also going to sports club where could you choose your own sports can be a great idea and also can motivate the young people that is practising that sport. This is the strategy that I would recommend for young people to keep fit.

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A recently survey proved that kids have more interest on specific sports clubs, therefore, they would not put any incovenience in practising that sport. Certain students suggested that schools providing different activities to sign up for, could have an impact on the encouragement of kid’s fitness. Recent scientific research has revelaled that young people were more motivated while doing sport, if technology was involved somehow. In fact, their metabolism sped up, the calorie burning increased and their resistance extended the average time. Interviews made to students showed the difference between practising sport and when technology was implicated. No one dispute the fact that the use of technology is profitable. They all agreed that as they were watching their favorite serie or listening to music, they lost the concious of time. According to this, there can be no doubt this measure could be effective.

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Informal Let ers

Hi John, Thanks a lot for the letter. It was nice to hear from you. I´m so excited to tell you how was my trip to Egypt. After three hard weeks trying to decide where we were going to travel, my friends and I chose to go to Egypt, specially because we found a really good deal – less bad, in fact, we were very short of money. Egypt is thought to be only a desert, but it is much more than that. Apart from the well-known ruins of the ancient empire, you can visit big cities like Cairo and Alexandria, and beautiful landscapes around the Nile River. This site is perfect for you, also because there are those exotic animals that you like, for instance, wild crocodiles, snakes and camels. You`d also be able to enter the pyramids and some extraordinary temples. A very positive aspect is that everything is different and wonderful at the same time, contrary to the people´s thoughts. It´d have been even better if our guides know any other language than Arabic and French – this isn´t a problem for you because you speak both. Another thing that annoyed me a bit was the temperature. It´s too hot in Egypt, but that didn´t spoil such a fantastic trip! However, the best is undoubtelly the country´s ancient culture. This experience can´t be described with words altogether. Just imagine how it would improve your Arabic, not to mention all you´d learn. Can´t wait to see you again. Best wishes. Antonio By Antonio Hernández-Ros 1º A

Hi Carl, It is lovely to hear from you after so long, I’ve been very busy these holidays in California. The place is great and the family who host me were such nice persons and I hope to see them soon. California in its essence is an abrupt place with huge hills as far as you can see, with a little dessert and in the opposite side are its famous beaches. The weather is really hot and humid so you need to drink a lot of water there, but don’t you think that it’s always warm and sunny because as it’s near the dessert, mornings and nights are usually cold and cloudy. During my stay there I surfed most of the days and I admit that the beach where I went was great, with natural sand and enormous waves to spend a good time. Furthermore, there are big cities in California like LA and the famous neighbourhood of Hollywood with the Stars Road. Maybe the unique negative aspect of California and in a lot of places in the US is that every place is really far from each other so you need a car to move around the area. I would recommend you to come next holidays because it’s a great experience that I will never forget and so will you for sure. Get in touch if you need any more info, Miguel By MIguel Elías 1º B

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Advanced Proposal for the regional conference for the Advanced students Introduction As one of the best schools in the city, San José del Parque is perfectly suited to host conferences for the students, as it has done it before. Accomodation Within the town itself there is a wide selection of activities to do. Is well equipped with sports fields, library, small theatre, gardens and a big dining hall where students can have breakfast or lunch. In addition, the school has plenty of rooms to host the conference. The theatre, for example, has space for 350 people. Transport In terms of transport, from the school, it is just a short bus ride from the centre of the city, and is also really near to a shopping center, so it boasts an impressive range of facilities. Conference venues The regional conference could be held in the audiovisual class, near the laboratory. Wich has a seating capacity of 350. San José del Parque has a reputation for making its students feel confortable and proud with their mark, and we have no doubt that if the conference were hosted here, it would be a resounding success and a great benefit for the students. By Mª Jesús Tercero 1º B

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Students Proposal for the advanced examination conference for students

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Proposal to the regional conference for students preparing for the advanced Introduction

As an important secondary school , Colegio Los prados is well equipped to deal with the large influx of people which an examination conference would attract. Acommodation Within the town itself there is a wide range of hotels and guestshouses that offer good rooms and breakfast. For those who do not want to spend money or time researching for a hotel the school offers rooms inside it. We will give dinner and breakfast for the two- day conference. The only drawback is that we do not have heating , we will have to sleep with blankets. Transport Fortunately , our public transport is awesome. We have an underground station close to the school. Also the school would provide a private coach, but only if the demand is high. Those who are interested in the coach must send us an email. Conference venue The place where the conference will be held , has a capacity of 500 people. If more people come, we will do it in the auditorium we have which has a capacity of 4000 people. In case there are less than 500 people , we will prepare the conference in our hall to make the conference more intimate Further leisure and entertainment possibilities Colegio Los Prados will offer some activities in order to make the conference more enjoyable. We will have some breaks. Colegio Los Prados will try to make the activity enjoyable. We are convinced it would be a resounding succes. By Andrés Ribagorda 1º C

Over the last few years our school has being received many conferences so we are well equipped to deal with the Advance´s conference. Accommodation Within the town itself there is a very comfortable hotels at good prices which include breakfast and dinner and also our school could give them the lunch. Besides if the speakers do not want to spend money in hotels our school can host them. Transport In terms of transport, Bristol is perfectly situated for visitors. Our town has a train station which is only a half an hour from our school. If you do not find a hotel near our school you can use the underground that is very easy to use, so we can offer extra buses which can pick up you from your hotels to the school. Amenities Our town has got a wide selection of cinemas, theaters or shopping centers where you can spend your time when you do not have to be at the school. We have got a large variety of museums, also Bristol has a very amazing buildings you can visit. Facilities Our school is used to receive conferences, so that we have a lot of conference rooms which are adapted. In addition our students very often receive conference so we guarantee their correct behavior and so properly attention to every all talks. By Elvira Cardo 1º B Our Home wor k!

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Introduction. As the two day conference for students preparing for the advanced examination, “ San Jose del Parque”, is the right candidate to do it for the long experience and prestige that it has had since 1910. Facilities. The school is located in a peaceful and comfortable neighborhood, which is well situated with respect to the airport and Madrid city centre. Also the school will include breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the students, a big gym and bathrooms with showers to can get clean. Accomodation. A part the facilities for nights, bathrooms and food, the school also includes the possibility of being in a nice hotel next to school, which requires a precious reservation. Transport. At the airport, four buses of the school company “chaos” will be there, to can transport the students to the school, and will be also available to those students who want to visit the city. Leisure and entertainment facilities. San Jose del Parque is the perfect place to celebrate the conference and where the host students will be like at home. By Gonzalo Martínez 1º C

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As the school is huge, San José del Parque is well equipped to deal and host the large amount of people which the conference will attract. Accommodation There are over a hundred of rooms around the school so you should bring a sleeping bag with you. Breakfast will be served around 9 am in the dining room. In addition, there will be central heating in case it rains, and our school is conveniently located on Conde Orgaz’s neighborhood with easy access to the town center. Transport In terms of transport, the school is ideally situated for students travelling by bus or train. Furthermore, it is just a short walk from the train station and the school has easy access to the motorway network. Although the airport is far away, there is a wide range of extensive local buses. Facilities The regional conference could be held in the newly-built hall, which is indoors and has a seating capacity of 500. The main parts of the school are well connected and there will be indications around the center. Further leisure and entertainment possibilities San José del Parque can offer the candidates all the entertainment possibilities one would expect form our school: sports competitions, swimming pool, football fields, tennis courts, gymnasium… Few schools can offer such a large choice of activities SJP has brilliant reputation and we feel there is little doubt that it would be a resounding success for the school. By Mónica Seguna 1º C

tudents 2 PROPOSAL FOR THE COURSE FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO STUDY ABROAD

Introduction The aims of this proposal are to outline the problems that students may face while they are studying abroad and also to make some suggestions about ways to help them deal with it. Finally there will be some recommendations about what should be included in the course. Problems that student may face studying abroad The information used was taken from an interview of some students who studied abroad recently. Firstly, the big challenge that student face is living out of home, making them responsible of themselves, needing to find the way to cook, earn money and do all the chores while studying at university. What’s more, students have to learn a foreign language to deal with others and mainly to understand what is studied. Ways a course could address these The course should advice about the cultural change the students may encounter in their host countries. There should be said aspects as traditions and the schedule the local people follow as well as cultural differences. The course could also include the testimony of experienced students that have studied abroad before, to warn about the problems said in the previous section. Recommendations I would make some recommendations to help students feel more confident before facing this new experience. Firstly, study hard the local language to aid the adaptation of the students. Secondly, try to find someone who has studied abroad to ask him some suggestions about how to proceed once there. And finally, facilitate a discussion about engaging with people to avoid loneliness and isolation. By Miguel Elías 1º C

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The aim of this proposal is to outline the main reasons for the problems between employees when it comes to their relations at work. It would also suggest ways to improve this relations and to resolve this situations. Nowadays the employment rate is not promising and so it may have contribued a little. Reasons for the problems Currently, there are a lot of proplems at work and there could be very different reasons for this to be happening. One of the most problematic situations and that needs a measure to be taken is jealousy and promotions. The main goal of employees is to upgrade in a business and they can do everything that is on their hand to reach it. Another factor might be stress at home, dealing with complicated situations such as finances, considering that the boss has favouritism for your partner and another commun one is envy for reduced shifts. Suggestions to improve this at companies Not every employee has troubles at working, so among the ones that could be affected and could be in this position a solution needs to be found. It is advisable to look for the most effective measure and we consider that cooperative tasks may be a good action to take. What´s more creating a satisfying atmosphere and making couples that we know they get along with each other would facilitate working. Conclusion When all has been said and done, company executives should keep their ear to the ground and not turn a blinde eye to this situations; not only because it increases the confidence between workers but also because it makes working more profitabe. We consider that cooperative working would be the most intellegent solution to adopt. By Miriam Campoy 1º B

Proposal: Improve staff relationship Introduction For the past few months I have observed that, there has not been a good relationship between the staffs in the company. This situation has affected the productivity of his company. Increment of pay I have noticed that the employees complain about their salaries. A lot of them say that their expenses and their monthly salaries don’t go in hand, meaning that they spend more than what key receive. I would suggest that if it is possible their salaries should be increased by 5% and also pay them for their extra work they do. Unprofessional attitude We have few members of staff who have not been abiding with the rules and regulations of this company. It has come to my notice that most of the members in information department absent selves without tangible reasons to the extent of not attending to their jobs once in a week. I propose that such people should be fired which the immediate effect and hire efficient people such as Sam Cross who is working in this company for the past five years without promotion. Conclusion I strongly believe that this situation will be over very soon because this company counts on efficient workers trying to get it in it initial stage. By Lucía del Hoyo 1º B

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Proposal: ways in which employee relations can be improved Introduction Maintaining good employee relations helps reduce workplace conflict, raise staff morale and increase overall productivity. There are ways that your company can improve employee relations and help to make your workplace more efficient and constructive. New staff

Proposal: Improving relations between staff members Introduction During this term, there have been some problems between workers in the company, what has made our profits go down. Changes in business ‘s managements The new director has made some changes to the company’s policy, what has created a discomfort situation between people who like these initiatives and those who do not. I propose to hold a meeting with the general management, a kind of assembly where you all can express your complaints and try to get to an agreement that can benefit both parts. Reduction in working hours Some members of the staff have taken advantage of the unsteady director’s situation, to skip working hours. This has caused conflicts with those people who keep to the work schedule. I suggest that we carry out a research to catch the people doing this, and then indicate different ways they can make up all the hours they have lost without justification. Also, those who did it well and worked for the hours they had to, will be given a free day. In this way, injustices will stop.

A group of employees have recently transferred to our branch from the city branch, and apparently they have not connected well. Some employees at this branch have complained that their new colleagues have not been doing their job properly and ill feeling has resulted from this. I have some private interviews with each one and I suspect that the principal reason for this problem is that they do not know each other. Ways to improve employee relations Employee relations must be strengthened in an organization and here we have some solutions for this: Involve your team members: they should feel important and indispensable for the organization. Encourage individuals to share their work with each other: this way people tend to talk with each other more, discuss things among themselves and thus the comfort level increases. Let them work together and take decisions on their own. Motivate them to work in groups. This way employees have no other choice than to trust their fellow workers and take each other´s help as well. An employee must have the liberty to express his ideas and all of them should sit together to decide on something which would be beneficial to all. Conclusion I feel that current problems we are experiencing with employee relations can be resolved if the communication between them increase, and if we make more group activities, that way, they do not have another choice that work together. By María Gervilla 1º B

Conclusion I think that the problems in the company can be solved, discussing the new policy with the director and showing workers that there are “prizes” for well-done-work. By Cristina Sánchez 1º B

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Proposal: Improving staff works and relations at BQ Introduction

Over the last few weeks the direction of the company has received complains about the work and the relations of the new staff with the rest of the employees so that could influence th productivity of BQ. Work of the new staff The staff recently hired is not doing a good work at the company so we have decided to make some questionaries to the rest of the employees to know the answers fot that bad work. And also we are trying to improve the practices and lessons to the news to guarantee the good perfomance at BQ. Relations of the staff The relations of the employees at the company itÂ´s very important for the proper functoning of the business , so that it could be the problem becouse to much confidence or to much seriousness with the staff could make a bad work enviroment .So our propose is making meetings, dinners, departures ... for making a good enviroment. Conclusion I feel that the problems that we are having with the work and the relations of the staff can be resolved improving lessons for the news and the old ones and also doing different meeting activities for the enployees. By Mireia Casanova 1Âş B

Proposal for the miscommunication between employees at the company

Introduction The employees at the company are not working well with each other because of their miscommunication. As a result, the company has had lots of problems with its employees and wants to solve as much issues as they can. Reasons The problems that the company has had in the last two years have mainly ocurred because of the bad comunication that exists between the workers. Most of the lack of comunication has been caused because some time ago a big group of workers argued over football teams. Since that moment the efficiency of the employees began to be less and the company started to have problems with them. Ways to improve In the last two years the company has tried many ways to improve the relationship between the workers but none of them has had good results. The best way to improve the actual situation is to order off the employees that were involved in the argue. If the company order them off, there will be notable improvements in such different aspects. The company has to have a good image so that it can earn more gains and the best way of renovate the image is to order off the people who has caused those problems. If this happens, the company would have earned the gains of the last two years in less time that a year. By Natalia Puebla 1Âş B

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Introduction The aim of this report is to examine the reasons why some employees in my company have not been working well with each other. It will also consider solutions to put an end to this problem. Work environment Group leaders do not know how to create an environment that fosters passion and a desire to improve and succeed. They manage in ways that are flimsy; they do not know how to create a rewarding work experience. Instead, they foster bitterness and rivalry. A way of solving this may be teaching leaders an inspiring leadership style and offering coaching both to leaders and teams. Absence of team identity Team members do not feel mutually responsible for one another for the team’s objectives. There may be a lack of commitment, collaboration and effort and a conflict between team goals and members’ personal goals. A way to sort this problem out might be establishing rewards the group can expect when the goal is achieved, fomenting motivation and participation. Another solution could be regrouping the workers or even removing the ones trying to gain power. Conclusion The outlook for teamwork in my company will remain bleak if managers and leaders do not take action immediately. By Marta P G 1º

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Lately my company has problems with some employees because they not working well with each other’s and needs to improve relations between them. This has had a negative effect on productivity and my manager asked me about how improve staff relations. Crisis The employees have been informed that the bosses want to despite people in the company. It is by economic crisis. This is causing poor relations between employees. Nobody wants to be despite and they are trying to keep their jobs. I don’t have any solution for this economic crisis, but we can improve relations in company using this preoccupation for try to be the best in your job, in this way you can increase the possibilities for continue working. Also, we can make some meeting whit all employees and talking about the problems that they have in the company. Competition In recent years, a lot of people know more than one language, have more than one career. People have better preparation, and you have to be the best in your job or another person will be it. People are scared for lost her or him jobs, now is so difficult find a good job and that the thing that you can do. Competition in the company is a problem but this can be an advance because if you are scared for lost you job you will do all that you can do, and this will be better for you, your curriculum and your life in general. Conclusion Bosses have to give more confidence to their employees. In this way employees improve relations with other people in job. By Claudia Samaniego 1º B

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Proposal: improving our relations at work Introduction Over the last few months there has been problems between some employees, this has produced a negative effect on productivity which affects directly to the benefits of the company. New staff Likely disagreements have been produced by the new staff that the company introduced due the profits we was having. We are so offend because of the behavior of our staffs, which apologize on behalf of all the old employees through a letter which is hung on the noticeboard. New ways to improve relations Considering the importance of the good relationships between the college workers for what improve the efficiency and the results of the business we decide that we will distribute all the actions better to prevent the atmosphere of mistrust, and the staffs will have to do group projects

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all the weeks to improve the wellness of the employees. In additions if we cannot see the change we will let´s get off the salary and also you are going to do a travel to a desert island depending on the department to improve the relationship. This could be a good idea because you will have to work all together in team. In this way if when you will back all the staff will have to write a report of the travel saying the good ways and the bad ones of the employees. Thus if there are a lot of bad behaviors we can take measure to improve the staff´s conditions. Conclusion We all hope that the business can return to have the good atmosphere which we have years back. It would produce an improvement to all the staffs and also to the benefits of the company. By Elvira Cardo 1º B

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Introduction The “Far Horizons Club” is seeking innovative ideas targeted on attracting more people. The following are my recommendations for providing new cultural experiences to the club.

The Far Horizons Club intend to hold over different activities to provide cultural experiences. The following are my suggestions to live the best experience during this weekend.

Discussion session Firstly, knowing our public are teenagers lovers of politics, it would be conveniently to have everyday a debate where everyone can participate. People will be separated in two groups, and they will have to defend their teams idea, although they do not agree. Book exchange I would strongly recommend that our club could be a meeting place to exchange books. Members and no members could share the books they have read, and opinions about them. This would promote the interest in reading. Speech In terms of improving members knowledge and members interests, we can ask some university professors to came and give a speech once a month at least. Cultural contest In addition, it would be interesting to have a competition between us, rewarding the winner with a cash prize. It would be a kitty from all, which could encourage people, because money always inspires. Conclusion The future of our association looks promising if we adapt our community to new times, that is why we need to improve and boost our activities. With these social activities, we would ensure the cultural background of our members. By Javier Sanjuan 1º B

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Presentation Firstly, I recommend giving a small presentation to introduce the event .In these, The Far Horizons Club could explain the schedule of the day , and sum up the club history. History performance In addition, it would be interesting to performance a little part of our country history. In particular it might be useful raffle the roles between the subscribers, in this way both the subscribers and the spectators could learn more about the country history. Trivial tournament A further idea would be to do a trivial tournament among everybody attending to the event. The players could do teams of five people; thereby they can know new people. The trivial tournament need many general culture data. To encourage the tournament maybe we can give a prize for the first place team. Guided visit I propose make a guided visit to the importance museums in the city, the club could provide buses that go from de club to the museums. Our members could learn a lot about our culture. Conclusion I believe our members will appreciate this weekend event. It is a perfect chance for gather a lot of people and enjoy together. By Alberto Zaballos 1º B

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At the end of the 20th century, new technologies start to gain importance. The Government should do school campaign against cyberbullying and impose a disciplinary punishment such as cyberbullying. This problem affects most to young people which starts with social networks. At schools, cyberbullying should be detected by teachers because children spend many hours there. In addition, schools have to give talks about social networks to make aware to kids. Although they enjoy and keep in touch with their friends, young people should have a good education at home and at school. They must learn the proper use of social networks for example they don´t have to give personal information. The Government has to impose on hard laws to decrease cyberbullying. They should punish adults who forge their identity to harass defenceless children. Also, the Government should put a minimum age to get a social network. Therefore teenagers who register on a social network should be aware and responsible for their actions. If they don´t have the age, they must have the consent of their parents. In conclusion, schools give information about the consequences of social networks to raise awareness for parents and adolescents and the Government has to impose on hard laws to decrease cyberbullying. These ways are the best because kids learn about it and there are hard laws if someone breaks the rules. By Elvira Díaz 1º B

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TACKLING CYBERBULLYING AMONGST SCHOOL CHILDREN: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?

In this century, technology has developed very fast. Nowadays most of teenagers have access to internet and social networks. This fact is good for socializing, but a wrong use can be the start of a big problem. When children use this technology for slight other children we can talk about ciberbullying. This situation demand urgent action from the government. To correct this problem schools should offer awareness campaigns for schoolchildren, in this campaigns they should speak about the danger of bad use of social networks, and the laws about this. Also the children need to know what they have to do when they are harassed. In addiction parents also need this kind of talks, in order to have a real idea of the danger of internet and how to do when his offspring have a ciberbullyng problem. The social networks companies have an important role in the prevention of ciberbullying. They are bound to make more control, for example, they have to ensure that young people do not lie about their age, do not create false profiles. Another way to stop ciberbullying is use the low against stalkers ,fining social networks companies and stalkers. In conclusion with these three approaches we can fight ciberbullying, ensuring network security. By Alberto Zaballos 1º B

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Tackling cyber bullying amongst schoolchildren: what should be done? Cyber bullying has become a major issue for many students in the world. Not only does it affect the life of the student that is suffering cyber bullying it has serious consequences for the family. So it is a problem that demands urgent action. There are many practical steps that schools could take to tackle it. The most effective actions could be the following two. Firstly, schools have a lot of children and the teachers don’t know what happened with every single student, so the parents in schools complain could help the teachers to know if the students have a strange behavior and both can take action, if they thing the student is suffering cyber bullying. Secondly, in the world there are a lot of social media like television, or social websites. There is easily to feel bad about the comments from other people . there should be social media regulation because people think that you are more cool if you are insulting someone but they don’t really think what are they doing. In conclusion, if the school and parents still ignoring the problem of cyber bullying, the long-term consequences may be worse than we can imagine with students. By Claudia Samaniego 1º B

How to stop cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren Cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren has become a major issue in our society and it demands urgent action. Not only because it is getting bigger, but also because it affects kids in a psycological way. There are many practical methods governments could use to tackle this situation. One approach they could take is school campaigns. They raise awareness in kids and makes them see the cyberbullee is not the cool guy, but the bad one. It is also important to teach parents; basically because they are the only ones who can control their children at home. As another solution, punishments could help erradicate the problem. It is true, this is not the most ethical way, but it is the most effective. If governments introduced tougher penalties for this kind of bullying, it would stop, for sure. Nowadays, unfortunately, it seems something is only taken seriously if it is illegal. In conclusion, although punishments are effective, school campaigns are the most useful and important initiative to get rid of cyberbullying. With them, kids learn respect and tolerance towards their mates. By Cristina Sánchez 1º B

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At the beginning of the 20th century the cyberbullying has increased significantly, at the same time that new technology. Not only has it affected the quality of the adolescence of millions of children, also it affects to peoples´ behaviour and it can cause a lot of problems in the personality of the people that suffer cyberbullying. Firstly, governments need to impose strict laws with regards to tackle cyberbullying amongst school children because it can be a very good way to teach the children that is a very bad behaviour that will be penalized like a robbery or other crime. The governments should giving talks to parents to let them know how to deal with possible cases of bullying in case their children have one, and also talks to children too, to let them know how to front facing it. Secondly, we can´t let all the responsibility in the government, parents should monitor their kids when they are using their computers or mobile phone; furthermore, parents need to teach their children how to do a good use to technologies, and not only we need to focus on technologies, also we need to teach them to respect other people, and if they do it, they are not going to do any type of bullying. In conclusion, we have to know that there are a lot of cases of cyberbullying and it is a thing that can happened to us or to our children or to someone whom we know, and we need to know how to act, and the government can help us. By Elvira Cardo1ª B

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In the last years due to the creation of many social media sites, a huge quantity of children suffer the effects of the cyberbullying. You might be asking what the ciberbullying is about, it is the use of phones, messages, e-mail or social media sites to intimidate someone. So the government should start to tackle these actions Firstly, most of the cyberbullying cases occur in social media sites like Facebook or Twiter. That means, that there must be a regulation in what kids do and write in those pages. What´s more, the social media sites should go to schools to talk about this problem that it is causing a lot of polemics nowadays. But, these talks would be so beneficial not only for cildren, also for parents, they need to know what to do if something like this is happening to their children. On the other hand, many people blame that this is the governments fault. In my opinion i do not agree with them, it is true that the government should introduce penalties or a punishment for those people who threat the others, whereas they can not do anything if they do not have evidences, because you can erase those texts. In conclusion, it is probably true to say that everybody should take part in campaigns to stop this kind of bullying. It is not the governments or the social media sites fault, I think that it is also our fault and together we can stop this problema. By Gloria Muñoz 1º B

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ullyinG II Methods governments should use to tackle cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren

Cyberbullying among school children is known about the use of internet like text messages, social media or websites to bully an individual or group through personal attacks. The situation is increasing day by day. Cyberbullying causes the victim for example a student does not like school. Firstly, the strategy that I recommend the government to use is to adopt a strict regulation about the using of social networks because today it is the main mean of communication. Almost everyone use it for work and children also use the internet on their phones to do their work at school. This situation of allowing the use of phone in schools allows children to take photos of the other students and post them on the social network which I very bad. So the solution is the government ought to introduce tougher penalties for this kind of bullying. Secondly, I think that the parents should know the situation and also educate them about that. The government cannot control every kid all the time so it is the responsibility of the parents to pay attention to what their children do. I recommend that the parents should check on the websites their children use, put parental control on the computer so the children can tell them if someone bully them. In conclusion, cyber bullying is a very difficult to be controlled but with the help of the government, parents and everyone, it could disappear.

Cyberbullying: how do we stop it?

Cyberbullying is nowadays a very usual problem in schools, children have too much facility at the time of using internet. We are showing kids too early how to connect to the net, or socializing by using devices like phones or computers. That kids have not grown up yet and they are not mature enough to be completely conscious of their acts. That is what bring on cyberbullying, kids who shouldn’t be having that freedom, insult or abuse other kids, who see how they get humiliated by their classmates. First of all, is a parent’s duty to teach their kids the appropriate use of social network and internet in general. They have to know that is not a game, and that they are playing with the feelings, or even with the lives of innocent kids. Parents must show them the problems they can cause, and the correct and productive use of social network. Secondly, it must to be the social media sites which have to be more careful of this attacks. They should have a searcher for looking into insults and hard rude words in the chats, and after finding any case, investigate if it is an act of bullying. If they find evidences of humiliation, they would have to ban that account. To sum up, parents and social media sites are the ones responsible of preventing cases of cyberbullying. They must promote between children, good behavior behind the screen of internet, and not only there, but also in the real life, in the day a day. By Javier Espín 1º B

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Cyberbullying: what should be done?

Cyberbullying is one of the most problematic issue for many people all around the world. It could involve all of us, having serious consequences for the affected people. Furthermore, it needs attention immediately. There are some methods that the government should use to tackle it, but there are two that, in my opinion, are the more relevant. Social media have to take part into this problem. The ones that control the social networks have to be mindful about the consequences that cyberbullying has on the internet. Being aware of people who are harassing others, blocking or eliminating their social media accounts, should be one way to stop this king of bullying. If they do not take part in this issue, the ones that are victims of cyberbullying will have serious troubles in their life. The government have to take more regulation in the social media. They have to add tougher laws to decrease cyberbullying, so that people will think before doing it. If the government supposedly is in our care, they should be stricter about it. In addition, they must inform about the effects that cyberbullying have in our society to all of us. To sum up, the government have to take several punishments for cyberbullying, and taking more regulation in social media. Taking into account this methods, it will be less examples about people who have suffered cyberbullying, and we could eradicate it.

Technology means that bullying is no longer limited to schoolyards or street corners. Cyberbullying can occur anywhere, even at home, via email, texts, cell phones, and social media websites 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with hundreds of people involved. For those who suffer cyberbullying, the effects can be devastating, humiliated, angry, depressed, or even suicidal. But no type of bullying should ever be tolerated. These tips can help you protect yourself or your child online and deal with the growing problem of cyberbullying. Firstly, parents should talk with their kids about cyberbullying and other online issues regulary, they should know the sites their kids visit and their online activities. In this way, parents will be better informed about what happens around their children. Secondly, schools should also be prepared for this problems, but it is true that if parents don´t monitor their kids online activity, there´s not much schools can do. Some schools have developed policies on uses technology that may affects the child´s online behavior in and out of the classroom, so ask your school if they have developed a policy. Every school must have measures in place to prevent all forms of bullying. Section 89 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 provides that maintained schools must have measures to encourage good behaviour and prevent all forms of bullying amongst pupils. These measures should be part of the school’s behaviour policy which must be communicated to all pupils, school staff and parents. For that reason, people make cyberbullying should be punished. In conclusion, Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied. Explain that you will not take away their computers or cell phones if they confide in you about a problem they are having.

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ullyinG III Cyberbullying: how do we tackle it?

Cyberbullying has become a major issue for some of the developed countries. The reason is related to the feelings of superiority and inferiority between children and teenagers at school. Not only does it affect to the happiness and quality of life of thousands of people, but it has serious consequences on the victims´ heath and some cases of suicide. The fact that this problem needs urgent action makes these two possible solutions some of the most effective ones. Firstly, if the government imposed stricter laws on this topic, cyberbullying would be extremely reduced. What´s more, it could disappear with help, contribution and time. To make this come true, social media regulation should be part of the group of measures that the government would take. With the last technology developments, teenagers tend to spend more time with their phones rather than going out as they used to years ago. The consequences include cyberbullying, so if media gets the control of this situation, many people would stop to be bullied. Secondly, it is sad to know that the kind of people that gets advantage of others or intimidate them physically or mentally do it for pleasure. Some people like feeling superior and having the control of lives that are not theirs. However, punishment would not only help to detain this, but also make teenagers feel regretful and ashamed for what they have done. In fact, they would never do it again, which is the main aim. In conclusion, cyberbullying is something that is causing a lot of damage, as it has to be solved. Although there is a quantity of steps to take to tackle it, social media regulation and punishment are two of the most effectives, due to the fact that they affect the two things that teenagers do not want to be disturbed with: their phones and being made to do something they do not want to do.

Cyberbullying has become a major issue over the past few years, as technology has improved making it more difficult to balance a right to privacy with the uses of the web. Not only does it affect the kids being bullied, but their families too, as they witness how their infants do not know how to deal with the situation. It is evident, therefore, that this is a problem that demands urgent action. There are many steps that governments could take to tackle it, but the following two would probably be the most effective. Firstly, governments should introduce tougher penalties for this kind of bullying, whichever age the bullie is, because it is a crime that must be punished by the Law as in many cases it leads to suicide or significant self-esteem and development problems that may affect their future adult behavior. People must know the consequences it has. Secondly, social media sites should do more to stop cyberbullies by imposing stricter safety measures to prevent anyone from getting into someone else´s profile and thus avoid the possible trouble that this “change of identity” causes. They should also protect personal user data better so nobody can have access to them and use them against the user. Besides, they could improve the verification of the data, so potential bullies and stalkers cannot impersonate 15 year-old girls to trick and manipulate users. In the 21 st century, it is heart-wrenching that something as powerful as technology is used in such a harmful way. If governments continue to ignore this problem, the long-term consequences may be worse than we imagine. By Marta Pedraza 1º B

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Tafling cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren. Which options we have ?

Methods governments should use to to tackle cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren

At the beginning of this century an the last part of the other , It is producing a large increase in the use of news technologies becoming more and more, making our live easier , but they can also be harmful, for example in the kids , because nowadays they have the technology at their fingertips and they can use it for a lot of things , for example, making cyberbullying, something that is increasing gradually and the goverment should take steps for that. The first step could be making school campaigns to educate children to not do that and the importance of use properly the new technologies , but also raising the parents awareness is important because if they donÂ´t inculcate it at home , the school campaigns would use as anything. Another step could be regulate the social media because if they make measures to curb the cyberbullies it could be more difficult that these take place . An alternative step , could be the impantation of new laws or penalties for this type of bullying , because they can still realize this type of actions without any impediment and this might reduce notably that. In conclusion , making school campaings , making new laws for punish more the kids that make that , and arouse the social media sites should be enough to tackle cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren.

Cyberbullying has become one of the most used kind of bullying by many people in the entire world. Not only does it affect to the person who is being attacked, but it has serious long-period consecuences, such as schizophrenia. Therefore, that is a very common problem between children that demands urgent action. There are lots of things that governments could take to improve the problem, but the following two would probably be the ones which are the most effective.

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In conclusion, there is not doubt that we have to be conscious about this actual problem, but in the long term it might be a better option to punish the persons who are causing it. This is the strategy that I would recommend governments adopt.

Firstly, schools need to take more campaigns with reward to the cyberbullying in which children could take part and colaborate . Cyberbullying should not be allowed at schools so the campaigns may offer educational and creative games for the children at schools. Maybe the townhalls and some other public places, such as malls, should offer that kind of activities and games too. Secondly, it is a sad fact that many children are having big mental problems and diseases because of the cyberbullying, and that is being caused most times because of not punishing the person who is doing the cyberbullying. So an alternative approach would be to take measure of the problem and improve it.

By Natalia Puebla 1Âş B

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ullyinG IV CYBERBULLYING: HOW DO WE TACKLE IT?

Stop cyberbullying: what should the government do?

Cyberbullying has become a major problem that affects or is in danger of affect the quality of life of millions of children and adolescents in the world. It has serious consequences like psychological problems. For avoid them, there are some methods governments that we should use to tackle cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren. Firstly, the school campaigns, used to awareness children and adolescents about the severity of the problem and for warn them that is a real danger. Also to convince them that not only the adults can stop the cyberbullying, themselves can help. For example, not broadcasting messages, not encouraging mockery...

Since the development of technologies, these gadgets have started to play a greater role on our day-to-day life, being part of it. But like everything, the internet and technologies can be detrimental when being used with a bad purpose, also known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can lead to low self-esteem, depression and, in some extreme cases, suicide. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous crimes nowadays. This is why governments should do something about it in order to make it less common. One approach that governments could take is to control what publishers say or write about cyberbullying so that they help everybody put an end on this atrocious act. A way to do this would be publishing articles talking about this and making people conscious about what can happen. An alternative approach would be to give greater penance to people involved in cyberbullying. It is believed that perpetrators of this crime should receive penalties a lot more severe in order to eradicate cyberbullying, sending these people to jail for a minimum of 5 years including 16-year-olds and above. Maybe this would make them think about it twice before doing it. In conclusion, regulating media sites in order to let people know more about cyberbullying and what should be done and what shouldn´t, would be the best approach to make as it is better to prevent than to cure. Nevertheless, the idea of governments giving tougher punishments to these criminals would also be a good measure to take.

Secondly, social media sites can be an important help to stop ciberbullies. These social media sites like facebook, instagram... can close accounts and they have an option to denounce inappropriate messages. It is true that not always the ciberbullies accounts are close then they have to involve even more. An alternative approach would be the punishment. Certain behaviours such as insulting, disrespects... can’t be tolerated. Sometimes require an appropriate punishment always given that most cases of cyberbullying occurs among adolescents, hence the punishment should be mild. In conclusion, all these methods are good and effectives but many have not been put into practice yet and the others are not enough. We have to keep fighting to end this serious problem what is cyberbullying.

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Tracking cyberbullying amongst schoolchildren.

Cyberbullying is now one of the biggest concerns of our society. It doesn’t only affect to children during their school life, but it could seriously affect them for the rest of their lives. That is why governments should take part among this issue. One measure that they could take regarding schools is to promote and develop school campaigns. Making the kids implied in those campaigns, making them interesting and at the same time informing, will familiarize them with cyberbullying and they won’t be so afraid of it. That way it would be easier to deal with it and furthermore, it may reduce the number of cases. Secondly, it is known that bullying is difficult to detect because as mentioned before, children are scared to tell because they’ve been threaten not to say anything, but cyberbullying is even harder as it happens when children are at home. That implies that not only schools should be worried, but if parents don´t pay attention to their kids online activity, there are less possibilities of knowing if someone is suffering from cyberbullying. But of course, this is not about controlling everything kids do, just being aware of it. To sum up, promoting school campaigns and knowing what kids do online are two ways I suggest governments use for preventing this issue, because if this repression against children is ignored the results could be catastrophic.

Now a day, is more common in schools that children suffers cyberbullying. The simple fact is that some children do not accept the personality of others. It seems ironic that when we grow, we get more mature and we realized that everyone has their own personality and that is not a problem. Apart from this, cyberbullying is something that governments must address. One approach that you can take into account is to do more school campaigns and the people that have this problem can go there to talk with more people. The main reason about this, begins because of their parents, which must monitor their kid´s online activity, if not, schools cannot do nothing else. An alternative approach would be a social media regulation. They are the main cause of cyberbullying. They must do something more to stop cyberbullies and control everything related with that kind of problems. In conclusion, school campaigns and a social media regulation would be the best ways that the government must take into account to stop all kinds of problems related with any kind of bullying in schools.

By Teresa Márquez 1º B

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Since the industrial revolution of the eighteenth century our planet has experienced a grave impact, the increasing amount of CO2 casted by the new factories and inventions has caused the enhancement of the “greenhouse effect”. The greenhouse effect is the process by which a planet radiates radioactively active gases that warm the planet`s exterior causing the temperature of the atmosphere to rise above what it would be in the absence of its atmosphere. The problem with the enhancement of this effect is that the temperature of the planet rises, causing mayor changes; like melting the ice caps and as a result, the increase of the levels of seawater, breaking the ocean currents and for example causing a new ice age. We are currently trying to find new ways to decrease pollution, generally by trying to find different ways to obtain energy using renewable sources that will not cast anymore CO2 into the atmosphere. Yet an inventor from the USA has developed a way to extract the existing amount of CO2 from the atmosphere, cleaning the air and restoring it to its former glory. He has invented a machine that can capture CO2 one thousand times faster than plants and turn it to liquid, which can be stored underground. One of these “trees” costs 30.000 US $ and can remove 90.000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year, that is the amount of CO2 produced by 15.000 cars. In my opinion, pollution is an extremely important matter that must to be taken care of immediately, yet, I don´t think it´s a good idea to start making better and faster prototypes that copy inventions of nature that have been being perfected for over 4570 million years. Because, trees are something beautiful and, I think, amazingly engineered forms of life that definitely can`t be compared to a manmade machine composed of metal and plastic. Because, considering they have invented something that can clean the atmosphere better than plants, probably they will soon invent another machine that will cast oxygen into the atmosphere and therefore, we won’t need plants anymore. I think there might be a possibility that these machines will replace them completely. Should we then also act smarter than nature and make better humans that survive any illness or problem, with no emotions and genetically perfect, so they will replace us and take our place in this world? No. What makes replacing and making machines do our job an abomination but doing the same thing to plants seem like a good idea? I think pollution should be solved by planting loads of plants everywhere, even if that means filling cities with them, I wouldn´t mind having more plants around. Furthermore, living surrounded by plants is said to solve stress problems and bad mood, so it would be good for the citizens of our cities. In addition, these “trees” have 90,000 tons of liquid CO2 residue per machine every year, when trees don’t have any residue at all, only oxygen, that I think, isn´t exactly bad for us.

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In conclusion, I think the only way to solve global warming is to stop casting CO2 into the atmosphere and restoring the same amount of fauna that covered our world three thousand years ago. Yet, I agree that it might be a good idea to use this machine on a couple locations of the planet that gravely need to get rid of the CO2, like big Asian cities or huge industrial states. By Esperanza Guitián 1º B

Threats to the environment in Poland Introduction The aim of this report is to describe the greatest dangers for the natural environment in Poland. Water One of the biggest sources of water pollution in this country is the use of fertilizers. Most of it floats with rain water from fields into rivers and further on into the Baltic Sea. Fertilizers are causing the overgrowth of seaweed, which leads to lack of oxygen in the sea and to the extinction of a high number of water species. A solution to this problem could be reducing the field manure and better agricultural education for farmers. Air Slask is the region of Poland which has the poorest air quality. There is a high concentration of ashes and Sulphur Dioxide from factories is causing acid rain, which damages the soil and all the species of plants growing in it. Installating filters that reduce the emission of harmful substances to the air, does not solve the problem. This is because of the fact that Slask is placed in one of the most industrialized regions of Europe and due to the strong winds that occur there and bring pollution from other countries. Conclusion These are only a few of the dangers that happen to be threatening for the environment in Poland. There have been introduced many schemes and plans to solve this but it seems to be obvious that they will not have any bigger effect, unless the governments and average citizens start cooperating. By Ana Fernández 1º C

City Centre Visitors to the city centre Introduction

History and geography Actually, most of the schools are innovating in manners of how to work in the class and introducing their students in technology issues. This can affect several things, including some subjects such as History and Geography, that can disappear to leave a blank space. In one hand we have Geography which looks as a really old subject and apparently there’s no place for it in the modern world. The importance of this subject it’s unknown for many people, but culture makes humans, and if we don’t know this world we can’t look to the space and try to conquer it. In the other hand we have History which teach us so many essential facts. We learn what we have done since we exist and all the positive and negative aspects of our stay in this planet. Humanity can’t afford the future if it doesn’t now from where it came and knowing our mistakes will avoid that those things happen again. History will always be important because everyday we are writing it and it is something that never changes.

The main aim of this report is to provide an overview of the situation related with the number of visitors to the city centre and to encourage more people to make a decent use of shops, restaurants and local establishments. It includes the different factors that discourage people to come to the city centre and several recommendatios to change this. Current situation According to the visitors i interviewed randomly, they all visited the city centre quite frequently. By contrast, a minor porcentaje did not. However, were this people the ones that actually made complains about the city centre life and explained their displeasure with crowded streets, restaurants and so. Factors that discourage people to come to the city centre Among the ones that did not hang around the city centre, one of the main issues that made them refuse to get tinto the city was the traffic and the excesive time wasted in transport. Appart from this, pollution was another important reason which is not really taken into account. Last but not least, high prices were also mentioned by a high porcentage of the interviewed. Recommendations

To sum up, I believe that traditional subjects like History and Geography still have an important role to play in the modern education systems. There are many other subjects that can be omitted to introduce technology, but we need to look to the future knowing past.

Having all this information considered, i would suggest the major to take meassures to attract more tourists. First of all, I would suggest discount for people who can not afford to go to expensive restaurants. I would continue by bounding the Access of cars to some streets so that it is easier to walk around. To finish with, i would encourage people to use more the public transport to reduce pollution.

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YOUNG MINDS REFUSING TO READ: HOW TO STOP IT?

In today´s society and in the latest generation there has been a loss of passion and interest for books and writing. There is no need to point out that its main cause is the technology that fills our entertainment and free time. What´s more, children nowadays do not doubt in choosing the TV instead of a book, as they find the last one boring and worthless. This wrong perspective has radically spread and something must be done by teaching centres. One wise advice could be that, starting from the little ones, there must be no obligation to read, as it is believed that compulsory reading may lead to a feeling of refusal as they are not doing it by choice. Even being oblivious to it, they would develop a hatred for books and, therefore, to literature. However, there is no doubt that outside motivation has really positive effects. Reading and writing programmes have been lately stablished by some companies, this has contributed to increase the interest for books and the willingness to improve writing skills. Furthermore, children are even able to find hidden talents, which they did not know they were capable of having. In conclusion, compulsory reading and writing might have some negative effects but it will not be able to be erased completely as, sooner or later, they may have to read some books for schoolwork. Then instead of not forcing, it is advised to recommend readings and propose more writing programmes. This approach would help more to change the stereotype of books, as the children read and write because it is their will to do so. By Isabel Menéndez 1º A

A STUDENT COMPLAINING Why do we have homework? Education is important and it helps us to be succesful in life, but what is the reason for doing work after school when you have been working all day? For this reason, i feel homework is not necessary because sometimes it can be stressful enough that it can make us drop out of school. Homework is not healthy. You sit in a desk with a bad posture all day, some children do not have supportive parents and as a result, they do their homework poorly. It wastes valuable time that you are going to want back when you get older. I believe that homework should be entirely banned or at least optional. On the other hand, i think it can give us much more knowledge and it is a good review of what you learnt at school. If you manage your time correctly, you would still have free time before you slept. Homework prevents last minute studying and can often give you better marks at school. It is a constructive activity but we have to find a middle way.

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By Mónica Segura 1º C

Topics INTERNATIONAL SOCCER COMPETITION IN BEND

The aim of this report is to hold an international soccer competition in our city which will be taking place next summer. This report will deal with the advantages and disadvantages of our city and how we can solve them, and also it will explain the best use of our budget. ADVANTAGES Bend is a really big city with 50.000 inhabitants which is unknown for most of the people living out of the state of Oregon. This city is located in a quite peaceful valley that provokes great temperatures and landscapes in summer. But mainly we built a new great stadium that can hold up to 10.000 people in it, one fifth of the population of our city. Bend is also well located in terms of communication, there are many trains and buses to reach the city from Seattle that is really close to Bend. Furthermore, you can visit many cultural building throughout the city and also, there are cinemas and parks to enjoy the time. DISADVANTAGES There are not many places offering accommodation in the town. So there would be a free shuttle available from the closest surrounding lodging places BUDGET The city council is able to organise the competition as it has collected enough money from the sponsor and also from the population of the city that is really enthusiastic with the competition. Most of the budget would be use for the workers we will hire, but also we will organise some concerts to make more enjoyable the stay, without downplay the soccer that will be the centre of this event. To sum up Bend should manage perfectly this soccer competition due to a good organisation and the perfect conditions of the year. By Miguel Elías 1º C

Should animals be kept in zoos? The actual situation some animal species are going through is highly critical and in many occasions is not taken into account when it comes to thinking about leisure and people’s enjoyment. Some animals, which are endangered (as well as other ones which are not), are kept in zoos with the sole purpose of entertaining everyone who would like to spend there a day watching or feeding them, taking pictures… This is something which can, at the same time, either be regarded as fun, or as cruel act. Nowadays it is a topic that quite arouses discussion. Even though some people claim that animals living in zoos are not unhappy, as they have not really known any other way of life, it cannot be denied the fact that their natural environment is where they should be, and the place in which they would live happier, surrounded by their peers. The zoos, of course, try to imitate their environments, but it can´t ever be the same. Another point worth mentioning is that keeping animals captive supporters think this way for several reasons. One of them is for economic matters. Animals are used as a way of making money, and they are the ones paying with their freedom, which is not fair on them. They are being object of human’s egoist benefit in a way they should not be. However, the idea of animals with some kind of problem, such as a disability or an illness, that are not able to survive by themselves, being kept in refuges to be healed, treated or trained is totally different. To sum everything up, animals deserve to live freely in their natural environments as well as every person does, and not in a tiny simulated ecosystem to be object of human’s interests. What’s more, any real animal lover would share this opinion and agree that it is much more interesting and beautiful to see the animals living wildly in the nature. By Ana Fernández 1º C

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M Discrimination against other people is a crime.

Some people think that discrimination against other people is a crime. However, what happens to the people that discriminate others? Most people belives that they shoud be punished by the law, and I do agree with them. As I see it, every type of discrimination is a crime.

Hi Kyle, How are things? I´m writing to you because last summer, while i was in Baqueira, I had the hardest day in my life. Not only because I fell over a precipice, but also because I had to climb up a mountain. One day in Baqueira my family decided to go to skii to one part of the station because of the beautiful views, but we needed to cross over a dangerous ski slope. While we were in the most dificult part, i fell over the precipice. I was extremely frighted¡ Fortunately, I was not injuried. Then I looked at the precipice and I discovered that there was one way to climb the mountain, so I started climbing. I felt tired, not only because it was snowing but also because i was covered with mud. Finally, I arrived to the stationt´s parking and I phoned my parents. That morning I couldn´t imagine it was going to be such a strange day¡ Bye. By Marcos Martínez 2º A

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Firstly, just as the onu says, everyone has the same responsavilities and deserves the same respect. As a result, nobody deserves being discriminated. Furthermore, in my opinión this shoud be punished by the law. Secondly, lots of important people had fighted against racisim and discrimination, as Martin Luther King or Teresa de Calcuta, and, In my opinion, we have to continue fighting for that dream. Not only because eveyone is as good as the other, but also because it is the best for humanity. All in all, I strongly belive that discrimination against other people is a crime. Not only a crime to the law, but also a crime to the human being. By Marcos Martínez 2º A

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Research shows that young people today are not as healthy as they were twenty years ago. Why is this and can we do anything about it? The world has suffer the changes of progress, it has suppose that nowadays people are not as healthy as they were 20 years ago because nowadays the way of life has change.

For and against essay What is better a private school or a public one? The election of a school where a child is going to study all the live is a very important decision that everybody is going to do if someone wants to form a family, but what is better a private school or a public one? On the one hand, the private school has got an equipment of teachers that they had been chosen for their form to teach or for theirs attitudes or studies whereas in a public school everyone can be the teacher and no-one can select who wants to teach. In addition, in a private school the parents have more security about the care of the children because the school is an institution that takes responsibility of what the children can do and is frequent that it has a private insurance that a public one has not got. On the other hand the private school is usually very expensive when the public is freedom. Furthermore, everyone can study in this schools and it is very enriching to stay with other people different to you and with other situations because in a private one the school choose theirs students to obtain better results. All in all, both of them are important in a country because it is necessary to have a free teaching for the progress, but in my case I prefer a private one because I have enough money to allow a teaching with more quality than others publics, but the important issue is that where someone studies it is important to take advantages of it.

One the one hand, it is true that actually people eat different kind of food unhealthy and in exorbitant quantities like pizza or hamburgers because we do not have enough time to cook and we have a very fast way of live. Furthermore, apart for this bad habit we work in a fixed place, so we do not move and we do not practice sports so this can increase the risk of obesity in a country, because children prefers play computer games instead of play physical sports that is healthier. On the other hand people have become aware of this change and now are publicizing new habits like running or yoga to be as healthy as 20 years ago. People react about the way of live that they have obtaining time to do other activities that can cover these necessities. In conclusion, as far as I am concerned it is normal that the live change with the years, people have to follow good habits even when the world changes so we do not have excuses to live as healthier as those of 20 years ago.

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