viernes, 29 de enero de 2016

105. WRITE AN INFORMAL LETTER TO A MAGAZINE SEEKING ADVICE ABOUT A SENTIMENTAL PROBLEM , by P.R (Bachillerato 2)


SONG: Ed Sheeran - Touch and Go


Hi!

I’m writing you as I feel lost in the experience I’m living and I was hoping that you may be able to help me. I am a reader of yours and I am always amazed at your great advices.

So, this is my current problem: there is this guy I have always been friend of with whom I fell in love some years ago. I am not asking you how to get this guy as at some point I understood we couldn’t be more than friends. However, I met my best friend during my first year of high school. I was already after that guy and although I don’t like talking about my feelings, from time to time my best friend and I end up talking about this boy.


We are at our last year of high school and they are dating. I had told her that I knew he would never be my boyfriend but this doesn’t mean I didn’t have feelings for him anymore. What am I supposed to do now? I need advice, as I love my best friend but I don’t think what she did was right.

                                                   By P.R

miércoles, 27 de enero de 2016

104. INFORMAL LETTER TO A MAGAZINE SEEKING ADVICE ABOUT A SENTIMENTAL PROBLEM , by A.R (Bachillerato)


SONG: Silver Trees and Bailey Jehl - Paper Hearts

Hi, 

I like a person from my class and I don't know how to face this situation. I have no idea how to solve this problem since I had never been in a position like this before. I am writing in order to seek advice about my sentimental problem. I hope you'll give me some tips to get closer to this person as I really like him.

First of all, I have to say that I have known this boy for almost five years but we don't talk a lot. We are acquaintances and classmates but we are not actually friends. I would love to be his friend at the beginning, and as time goes by and if I realized he is as I think he is, I would like to date him.

To me, he seems to be a very interesting person as he is always listening to music and reading books. I also like to do those activities so I believe we could be great friends. I realize that he is a very good student and he is very nice when you talk to him. His only fault is that he is very shy.

I hope with all of this information you will give me some kind of advice to face this problem and my insecurities as I am not very outgoing to new people.

Thanks for your time!


                                               By A.R

martes, 26 de enero de 2016

103. ARE YOU OPTIMISTIC OR PESSIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HUMANKIND ? , by A.R (Bachillerato)


SONG: The Fray - How to save a life


For many years, we have been told that our planet is slowly dying because humans are destroying it. We have been told that we are exterminating animals because of our negative actions. The weather is becoming more extreme as the years pass, the Polar Regions are melting in and we know it, but we don't do anything about it. These factors will affect the future of humankind.

If we keep treating our planet as a source that is endless we will end up without a place to live. I'm quite pessimistic about the future of humankind because we can't live without oxygen, without food or without water.

We must protect our planet, the Earth, if we want to live happily and in peace.

Every animal, every plant, every mountain which is on the Earth is necessary so I don't think it's a clever idea to kill animals for pleasure or to cut down thousands of trees because we want to.

To finish, our survival will be achieved if we take care of our home, our environment, our neighbours and so on. We can't be selfish, and we must consider future generations.

                                                              By A.R


lunes, 25 de enero de 2016

102. WRITE AN INFORMAL LETTER TO A MAGAZINE SEEKING ADVICE ABOUT A SENTIMENTAL PROBLEM, by L.B (Bachillerato 2)




Hi, my name is Laura and a friend of mine recommended me this magazine as I desperately need dating advice. 


It turns out that there is a handsome and friendly boy that I’ve loved since I was in primary school. I don’t remember if it was his perfect smile or his bright green eyes what made me fall in love with him. Every time I see him, my heart beats faster and he gives me the goosebumps.

However, much to my dismay, there is a blond and ‘’pretty’’ girl that he likes, whose irritating voice pisses me off and their relationship is giving me hell. From my point of view, she’s not a big deal although he’s crazy about her.

I’m between heaven and hell as I’m looking forward to confessing him my feelings but I’m afraid we will be no longer friends. What should I do? Should I take a chance and tell him or should I keep to myself and suffer through it ?

Thanks in advance.


                                                                        By L.B

domingo, 24 de enero de 2016

100. ARE YOU OPTIMISTIC OR PESSIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HUMANKIND ? , by L.B (Bachillerato 2)



SONG: Manuel Carrasco - Ya no

Nowadays, the future of the human being is an inscrutable mystery that none of us can accurately predict. However, there are several issues which are going to play a significant role in our future.

On the one hand, all the people over the world will speak the same language. In addition to that, because of the development of medicine, natality will uncontrollably increase and poverty will have disappeared as third world countries will be desert and all their population will have died as a consequence of global warming.

In the future, machines will have exceeded substantially man’s capacity and computer intelligence will be installed everywhere. As a consequence, lots of people will lose their jobs so there will be lots of wars and social instability.

Someday planet Earth will be no longer habitable and eventually will cease to exist. From my point of view, life appeared by chance and it will end the same way.

                                                                 By L.B


sábado, 23 de enero de 2016

T 2. ESCRITURA CREATIVA - CÓMO ESCRIBIR UNA REDACCIÓN (ESO- BACHILLERATO)


MUSIC:  ALAN SILVESTRI - Forrest Gump (Soundtrack)


   ¿Eres una de esas personas que tiene dificultades a la hora de elaborar redacciones porque "no se le ocurre nada que escribir?
   Lee la siguiente redacción inicial en la que se describe una clase y su versión ampliada. 
   La primera es un esbozo, poco más que un telegrama.
   La segunda, en cambio, demuestra creatividad. Está escrita con las frases de la primera, pero se le han añadido toques de observación e imaginación. Solamente tienes que observar el mundo que te rodea y describir con detalles lo que ves.
   Es escritura creativa y lo puede lograr cualquiera, con ESFUERZO, OBSERVACIÓN y DETALLISMO.



REDACCIÓN INICIAL:   Description of the classroom

Classroom 106 is situated on the ground floor of the building.

It is painted in yellow.

There are two blackboards and thirty desks for the pupils. 

There are two radiators too.

The windows are situated on the right wall of the classroom.

The teacher’s table is at the front of the classroom.

  

REDACCIÓN AMPLIADA:   Description of the classroom

Classroom 106, which is the same size as the rest of the classrooms, is situated on the ground floor of the building.

It is painted in yellow. There are two different varieties of yellow.

The entrance door is at the back of the classroom and there is another door at the front which connects classrooms 106 and 108.

There are two green blackboards which are at the front of the class, where the teachers write the explanations and the exercises and the pupils correct them every day.  

There are thirty desks, which are made of wood and iron, for the pupils.  There are two radiators on the right wall of the class, under the windows. You can see the garden of the high school through those windows.

The teacher’s table is at the front of the classroom, next to the front window. The pupils sit in front of him, in rows, facing the blackboards.

At the back, there is also a bulletin-board where people can read information about the high school, tests, meetings and many other different activities.





miércoles, 20 de enero de 2016

98. WRITE AN INFORMAL LETTER TO A MAGAZINE SEEKING ADVICE ABOUT A SENTIMENTAL PROBLEM , by A.S (Bachillerato 2)


SONG: ABBA - Slipping through my fingers


Hi!

I hope you read this, and even post it on your letter section I never miss.

I am having some problems at school as the boy I like is in my class, and some friends have told me that he looks quite interested in me. There is a problem: he is very shy, so I have to be the one who gives the first step. However, I am really nervous and don't know how to do it. Should I invite him to go out and have a meal, or maybe just to go out for a walk ? Or, would it be better to invite him home with the common excuse of doing homework together ?

Do boys like when girls ask them out ? I mean, the cliché we all have is boys asking girls out, but it seems quite irrelevant to me. However, this also makes me wonder if boys feel strange or don't like if a girl asks them to go on a date.

Another doubt which is hovering my mind is if I should start messaging him, and see if he is interested in me paying attention to his answers, or maybe it is better just to talk face to face, as most of the guys are a bit unpleasant when mesaging, because they consider it a waste of time.

Oh my god! I am in a terrible mess, as I think that my friends have told him that I like him! What should I do ? He is just too cute to let this opportunity pass just in front of me.

I hope you can answer me and advise me. I am really lost!

                               By A.S



martes, 19 de enero de 2016

97. WRITE AN INFORMAL LETTER TO A MAGAZINE SEEKING ADVICE ABOUT A SENTIMENTAL PROBLEM, by S.E (Bachillerato 2)


SONG: Janelle Monae - We Are Young

Hello,

My name is Silvia and I am seventeen. I’m in my last year of high school, which means that next year I will be far away from some classmates. The problem is that I have always been in love with one boy of my classroom and this could be my last chance!

I really like him as he is very funny and nice (and very sexy too!). I’d love to tell him all my feelings about him, but I am too shy. Every time I’m near him, my heart speeds up. One time, he realised I had got my hair cut and told me that I was very pretty. The only word I was able to say was “thanks”, but deep inside I was like: OOMMGG!!! IS THIS REAL OR AM I DREAMING???

The point is that I want to tell him what I feel before it is too late, but I don’t know how. I would like you to tell me some way to talk to him without getting too nervous or suggest something I could do that may get his attention. I don’t care what I have to do. I am desperate!

 I hope I get an answer soon!
Thank you very much,

                                                  By S.E.


lunes, 18 de enero de 2016

96. DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE AFTER FINISHING YOUR STUDIES, by G.R (Bachillerato 2)


SONG: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms


I will study the degree of Physical Education at the University of Leon. However, I don't see myself teaching students during all my life. I have something in mind like doing the firefighter examinations. 


Although I don't need to study at university to be a firefighter, if I want to have chances for career advancement later, I have to have at least one degree at university. I also know that the physical tests are very hard, but while I'm studing at university I will have five years to prepare myself and be able to get the best marks.



Apart from what I have already said, the truth is that I have nothing planned. It is true that nowadays I think that I would not like to live in Santander since I don't like the weather. However, I'm not going to say that I won't live here in the future. I might end up falling in love with someone who loves this city and not want to move anywhere.



Although it seems a cliché, before having a family and having a job somewhere, I would like to travel around the world. Above all, for the future, my main goal is to be happy since there are many people who are not completely satisfied with their lives. That's what I don't want for me.


                                                                       By G.R

domingo, 10 de enero de 2016

94. HOW I BEHAVE THE FIRST TIME I MEET SOMEBODY, By M. S (Bachillerato 2)


   SONG: AEROSMITH - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing


During my childhood, I was an extremely shy girl. My parents forced me to do some routine tasks, like buying a loaf of bread myself or answering the telephone. Talking to strangers really scared me, so they wanted me to do things that helped overcome my shyness. Eventually, it worked. I am still a shy person, but nothing compared to my childhood, so I know how to behave properly when meeting someone.

I suppose my behaviour changes depending on the person I meet. If I meet an adult, I will try to be polite and nice to him, in order to make a good impression. However, if I meet someone my age, I will slightly change my manners, since I will probably have more things in common with a teenager than with an adult.

It also depends on the connection I have with that person. The first impression is determining when you meet a person, so I will behave in a more comfortable way if the other person transmits good feelings to me. Actions like smiling and telling jokes can make people start a friendship, so I try to do that, in order to be as nice as I can. Nevertheless, I feel uncomfortable and annoyed if someone seems false or impertinent. I keep my good manners, but acting indifferently and trying to end the conversation as soon as possible.

So I think the first time you meet somebody is really important to initiate a relation with that person, either a good one or a bad one, therefore I try to behave naturally, politely and nicely, forgetting my shyness and making the best impression possible.

                                                       By M.S.

sábado, 2 de enero de 2016

93. PROS AND CONS OF COSMETIC SURGERY, By A.D (Bachillearato 2)



SONG: Everybody hurts - R.E.M.


Millions of people, both male and female, undergo cosmetic surgery every year. While some cosmetic surgery is done for medical reasons, such as reconstructing facial features after an accident, many other operations are voluntary.

One of the main benefits of cosmetic or plastic surgery comes to those people who have health issues related to their appearance when they don't like it. However, obsession over a facial or body feature can show mental health disorders, and in my opinion, therapy might be a better option than surgery, both because of economic reasons and because of the complications an operation implies.

Cosmetic surgery is still surgery, and shouldn't be taken lightly. As I said before, complications exist, just as in any other operations. Furthermore, sometimes it doesn't produce the results the patient expected, which is often a problem. Those expectations tend to be unrealistic; for instance, there are people who decide to change their appearance in order to make them look like a Hollywood star.

To sum up, I don't think cosmetic surgery should be the solution to our problems, unless they are to solve a health problem.

                                                                    By A.D.C.

92. DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR STUDIES, By A.D (Bachillerato 2)


SONG: If the roses don't kill us - Christopher Denny

I have always dreamt of becoming a teacher since I was a child. However, when I was 10, I became interested in law, when my father, who is a lawyer, explained me some things about inheritances. As the years passed by, I was more and more into the topic, until I left behind the idea of becoming a teacher, and made the decision to study Law. Besides, as I was getting older, I started to realize how easily I lose my patience – which is essential to teach children.

On the one hand, it could be said that I have always had very clear ideas. But, on the other hand, as the "big decision" is getting closer, I have had – as all the students – some doubts. I knew I wanted to study Law, but I didn't know whether combining it with Economics, Politics or studying just Law. Finally, I made up my mind and I'm going to study just Law first and if, once I have finished it, I decide to continue studying, then I will do it.

So, in order to answer the question, I would like to work as a lawyer in my own office. To achieve this goal, I will have to study as hard as I can and to work for other lawyers first. Apart from that, I plan to continue playing the violin for pleasure and maybe attend classes in order to continue improving.

To sum up, I would love to become a successful lawyer, but firstly and what's more important, I would like to be happy with the choices I will have made.

                                                                                By A.D.C.