Music

I can't imagine a world without music. I'm listening to it almost all day. When I am alone, when I study, when I am in the computer, etc. My friends and I have a buff and when we are together we always put the volume to the limit. Sometimes even on the street (I know that this we should not do).

I think teenagers would not be the same person without music. Because music is the way teenagers use to express themselves, it is part of their identity and is the tool they use to express their dissatisfaction with the world.

SELF EVALUATION

We had done a presentation of high heel shoes. We chosoe this issue because in the class we talck about beauty and we thing that this topic will be interesant. And it was interesting.

On one hand, in the presentation I don't was very nervous but I forgot some things. That is,in some parts of the presentation, I had to improvise. For exemple when I had to talck about the effect of this types of shoes. In this presentation I improve in some aspects. For exemple I didn't said very much "aah".

On the another hand I want to comment the body language. In the presentation I look to the public all the time and I have gesticulate when it was necessary. I thing that this aspect help me in the time for take a mark.

Another important thing I want to comment is the content of the presentation. I think that we talked about a good content.

Sport

In this post I want to talk about sport. I love it. When I have time I went to run or train kickboxing with my sister. My sister have done two years this type of sport and sometimes we go out for practice kickboxing. But befor of it we go to run next to the river Muga.

In contra, this year I have a lot of work so I don't have time for practice this. I go out for do sport only one's of week. 

Two years ago I practiced basketball in one team. The name of this team was Esplais. We were 10 girls. In the beginig we was very good players and we finished in the frist position. In the second year we finished in the frist postition, too. But in the thrid yearwe termination in the second position. The two next year we ending in the fifth position. 

In conclusion, we began very well but finally we didn't  finish properly.

Days After U.S. Election Marked By Protests

SUMMARY:

Donald Trump has winning the election. No, I am not joking. The majority of population of US had vote this despicable man. The day after of his winnig, a lot of people protested Donald Trump’s election.

In some places they rally by violence and in the another places by peaceful. People also protest in front of Trump's builfings. Population are against the racism, sexism, male chauvinism, etc.

People shouted together, “we reject the president-elect”, “support women of color”, "not my president", f*ck Donad Trump",etc. The Reuters news agency says more protests are planned for this weekend.

OPINION:

I'm totally surprised that a racist like Trump is the president of the United States. I did not expect it. Many people are protesting against this man, But I don't think they can do something. He has won, that is, the majority of the population has voted him. I don't understand how, but they have chosen him before Clinton. I don't know what this man is capable of doing ... I'm very worried.

VOCABOLARY:

Stir-up: causar alguna reacción.
Reject: rechazar

LINK: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/trump-protests/3591275.html

Coloring Books Can Cut Stress for Adults

SUMMARY:

Worldwide children enjoy when they are painting. But also adults. One book becomes very craze in USA and others countries. Adults ause his book for color and it set off adults. this books helsps the people is to encourage people to be creative.
Lucido says that the act of coloring becomes therapeutic. The experts says that coloring can reduce stress by only this simple task.  They add that coloring can bring out your imagination and can take you back to your childhood.

Thanks that, there are a lot of people that demande this book.

OPINION:

I agree that when we paint we feel relaxed. But I did not know that this simple action could give us so many benefits. I try to paint from time to time, so that I can remove the stress of this year.

VOCABOLARY:

• worldwide: mundial, internacional
• Fill in: completar
• Craze: alguna cosa muy popular durante un periodo de tiempo
• Set off: diriguido a

Link: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/adult-coloring-books-cut-stress/3469234.html

HALLOWEEN

Summary:

Today is Halloween. It is a traditional party. On this celebration the people (especially the children) wears frightening costumes or masks to make themselves look like somebody else. At night they go from house to house to collect candys. Acording The National Confectioners Association says Americans will spend $2.7 billion on Halloween candy this year.

This year it has become fashionable to wear a Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's masks. 2000 adults tonight will become candidates for the White House. 55 percent of them will wear Trump and 45 of Clinton.

Opinion:

I love this party because you see children with much illusion celebrating this tradition. But in small towns not many people celebrate it. On the other hand a friend celebrate her birthday on Halloween. So we celebrate   the two things at once.

Vocabolary:

survey: encuesta

axe: hacha

yard: patio

Link:

http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/americans-wearing-trump-clinton-masks-halloween-election-candy/3570010.html

MY SUMMER JOB

My aim is to pass the baccalaureate and study some degree related to business. I would like to rent a flat with my friends, too. I would like to study in Barcelona.  I have to work every summer because I need money to accomplish my objective. This year I started to work very early. I began in Abril.  I was studying and working in the same time. It was difficult but I can survive thanks to my organization.

I worked in a souvenir shop. In this shop there are a lot of things. In one hand there are a part of souvenirs and on the another hand there are a part of knives, guns and fusils of decoration.  

I was shop assistent, so I had to talk with all the clients. The majority of them were from french, holland, germany,etc. So I had to speck the most of time in french or in english. I improved very well both language. 

LETTRE

Hello teacher,

I am writing because I want to tell you about my objective. I set my own goals when I was 14 years old. My aim is to pass the baccalaureate and study some degree related to business. I would like to rent a flat with my friends, too. I will never give up until I get these goals. This year I am so focused in the studies to earn good grades and pass university entrance exam. The bills in the university are so expensive but if I am lucky I can get a scholarship to accomplish my objective. 

No one`s written my destiny for me so I never thought of dropping out of  the school because it is essential to get a good job. I don't want let my parents, my family and my teachers down so I hope to accomplish my own goals.

Best wishes!

One Hour of Exercise a Day Fights Damage of Sitting

SUMMARY:

We all knew that smoke are bad for your health. But I am sure the most of people don't know that stay seated are bad for us as smoke.

If we sit many hours in the school, in our job, etc,it can produce an early death. If we don't want this happen we have to do one hour of brisk exercise every day. New studies affirm that sit can be more deadly than smoking. The new report said that a sedentary lifestyle can cause many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers.

OPINION: 

I was very interested in this story because in the future I want to work in an office. This suppose many hours sitting, So I have to grab precautions.

VOCABOLARY:

• Prolong: alagar
•  Offset: compensar
• Brisk: rápido y energètico

LINK: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/health-and-lifestyle-one-hour-of-exercise-a-day-fights-damage-of-sitting/3459254.html

Antioxidants in Citrus May Fight Obesity-Related Diseases

SUMMARY: 

Obesity affects more and more people every year, especially the children. To avoid this we need to more exercise, laugh and eat varied. A new studies reveal that citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruit in a diet can reduce the obesity. 

Obesity are caused by stress and inflamation. The citrus have an antioxidants, in it we can found flavanones. Flavanones help people’s bodies reduce the amount of stress. This is, we can reduce obesity thanks the components of citrus. 

The best way for take antioxidants is to drink them. For exemple,  drinking orange juice each morning it would be fantastic for all us. 

OPINION:

This news surprised me because my grandmother knew this information. The old people know a lot of home remedies but we ignore them. I think that citrus is a good, economical and practice medicine.

VOCABOLARY:

• Grapefruit: pomelo
• Citrus: crítico
• Delay: retrasar

LINK: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/citrus-good-health/3477600.html

Joke

Your body language shapes who you are

I really was interested with this video because on one hand I like very much psychological matters and on the another hand I was thought to do my research work from this theme. 

I saw all the video in english and I understood the most of it. I was feeling very satisfied. I think that I improved my english in summer.

Well, leaving aside this topic I want to tell my opinion of this viedeo. The topic of this video is the lenguaje no verbal, there is the body language. I was agree with her when she said that our body language shapes who you are. When we feel happy we smile, when we feel powerful we expand our arms and we lift our head...

But I was disagree when she tell that we can change in two minutes. I think that it is impossible. Maybe it is possible in some weeks but no in two minutes. 

Link of video: 

http://www.ted.com/playlists/158/graduation_now_what

PPT

We had to do a presentation of global issues. I chose syrian refugees. It is the most important problems in the world and we have to search a solution. I chose this issue because when I see the refugees in the TV, it affect me.

On one hand, in the presentation I don't was very nervous but I forgot some things. That is,in some parts of the presentation, I had to improvise. For exemple when I had to talck about the picture. I did a mistake, I said very much "aah".

On the another hand I want to comment the body language. In the presentation I look to the public all the time and I have gesticulate when it was necessary. I thing that this aspect help me in the time for take a mark.

Another important thing I want to comment is the content of the presentation. I think that I talked about a good content.

NADA

EUROVISION FINALISTS TAKE THE STAGE IN STOCKHOLM

Summary:
Eurovision was celebrated this weekend. It is a program of singers. This program is very popular in Europe, America, in Chinese and in Australia. Every countries of Europe has a representative, she or he are singing in name of their state. Finally, every countries vote their favorite singer. And the singer who have more votes win. The winner of Eurovision 2016 was Ukraine. The favorites of this festival was Russia, Australia and France. Viewer votes make up 50 percent of the total. Eurovision judges make up the other 50 percent of the final vote.

Opinion: 
 The best singer I liked was Ukraine and Spain. I liked Ukraine very much because she was singing about her grandmother's life. And her actuation was impresionant. I like Spain too. I thought that she could be one of the finalist. But she was one of the last.

Vocabolary:

• Trend: tendencia
• Performers: artista
• Broadcas: programa

Linck:
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/trending-today-may-13-eurovision-finals-/3329344.html

CAPITAN AMERICA:CIVIL WARS

Summary:
Capitan Amirica: Civil War is one of the most important Disney's movies. Disney broke a new record with this movie. Disney studios won a lot of money in a few days. With this movie, “The Jungle Book” and “Zootopia,” have earned more than $500 million.
Captain America is played by Chris, and Iron Man by Tony Stork.
It narrate a history of two bands. On one hand there are the villans and on the another hand there are the superheroes.
(Chris Evans explains the importance of the plot device.
“It’s not enemy vs. hero, villain vs. hero. It’s friends. It’s family. This is sometimes the most dramatic conflict — when it’s people that have a history and care about each other.")

Opinion:
I think that Disney produce a very enjoyable movies. You can see them in weekends, in the cinema or at home.

Vocabolary:

•  plot :a series of events that form the story in a novel, movie, etc.​

• timely : oportuno

• praised : alabar, felicitar

Link:
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/captain-america-civil-war/3329627.html

CLINTON, TRUMP ARE A STUDY IN CONTRASTS

 Summary:

There are a lot of people who want to be the president of USA. The most popular candidates are Hillary Clinton and the businessman Donald Trump. Their objectives are very different. The only thing that they have in common is that they were born in New York.

Trump is known for his promise to “make America great again.” There are so many people who vote Tump. His principal objective is the immigration. He want close the borders, he wants to keep out illegal immigrants and he doesn't want muslims in USA.

Clinton has a lot of experience in politic. Now is campaigning to become the first woman president in U.S. history. She has more votes than Trump. Her ideas are the contrary  of Trump.


My opinion:

On one hand it surprises me that Amercia (it is knowinf for the contry of liberty and the icuality) a man like Trump is winning. If Donald Trump wins the elecctions, I think that will cause a lot of problems. But on the another hand, Clinton has more vote than Trump. I hope that Clinton wins the elections.

Vocabolary:

• Suggest: sugerir
• Boarding: hospedado
• Screenings: the act of examining people or things in order to decide if they are suitable for a particular purpose.

Link:

http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/clinton-and-trump-are-a-study-in-contrasts/3318470.html

BARCELONA ROUTE

If we want to improve the final mark of spanish we can read one book. I chose a book named Nada of Carme Laforet. The book narrates the story of Andrea. She was a quiet person but in the same time she was rebel. She didn't like the people who controlinh her. She liked to do what she wanted. Andrea comes at the age of 18 to Barcelona to study.
Today we went to Barcelona. We went there to do a project for spanish subject. The work consist of doing a route in the places that Andrea has passed. At the same time we had to explain to another student what happened this place in the history. And when we are talking, another person recorded us.
The route was very long. We started at 10:30 and we finished at four o'clock. But we had funny moments. The best part of this route is when we went to La Rambla. Here there were a lot of artists. One of them was dancing flamenco, another was dancing rap, others were doing amazing acrobatics...

NEUSHWANSTEIN CASTLE

Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886 Neuschwanstein Castle opened to the public . The king had built the castle to get away from public life. Neuschwanstein is today one of the most visited castles in Europe. Approximately 1.4 million people annually visit the castle.

It was constructed with a Medieval appearance, but it incorporated numerous modernities for the time. It had hot air central heating, electricity, hot and cold running water,automatic drains and even a telephone line. The Castle has paintings inspired by the operas of Richard Wagner, whom the king admired a lot. It inspired Walt Disney to the creation of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. The interior was amazing. It is very beautiful. If I lived there I would never leave the castle. It is like a film.

MUNICH

When we went to Germany we stay in Munich two days. We stay in a hostel of three stars. We had to share the bedroom with three girls of another school. We meet them in the first day. They was very sympatic and funny. We went to the bedroom only when we had to sleep. All another time we stayed in a living room. Here we met a lot of people, for on hand we met the people who traveled with us and on the another hand we met german, italian and egyptian persons. We spoke in english with the majority of people. We practice a lot. 

During the free time we went for walk in the centre of Munich. This city is very beautiful but all the things was very expensive, there is a city os a rich people. We visited:

• Marienplatz

Marienplatz is the heart and soul of Munich since time immemorial. It contains important buildings such as the town hall.

• Viktualienmarkt

Foods, fruits, cheeses, flowers and lots of colors products are situeted in the Viktualienmarkt market, the best market of Munich.

• Nymphenburg Palace

Built in 1664 as a summer residence for the Wittelsbach family. The thing I marveled was his garden.

His garden: The palace has a beautiful English-style garden marked with more than 800,000 square meters of land.

• Hofbräuhaus

With a history that began in 1589, the Hofbräuhaus brewery has become the star Munich brewery and one of the most famous in the world.

We visit another places but there are the principals.

HARTHEIM CASTLE

The third day we wake up at seven o'clock for went to Hartheim castle. We went by bus, the traject dured 2 hours approximately. Everybody was sleeping in the car. The traject was very long but finally we arrived. The castle was very beatiful. My first sensations was of kindness, welcoming... In their inside there was vey decorated, it was pinted with light colours... It is like a home of a king or a rish man. But when I inform what was happened here it impress me.

In 1898 it was propety of a nobles. But in 1940 became propety of nazis. It became an euthanasia centre. Since this year the nazis killed a lot of person. They murdered around 30000 persons.  At the beginnig they killed the illnes persons. This was done for that  the Germans become a "pure race". And after, they killed prisioners of the concentrations camp. 

AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

One mounth ago we went to Austria and Germany. This travel was an amazing experience. I hope I can repeat this riding. One rare thing was the first two days, the weather was increible. We was at 22 degree in Germany!

For one hand we went here for enjoy and meet new people, new food, new costumbres... This is the part I liked more.

But on the another hand we went to study what happened in the past. The principal issue was the nazism. We visit three or four concentations camps (with a english guia). This was the sadest part of the trabel. While guia explained the things that happened I was thinking how the people can arrive in this extreme, how one person can clean the brain a many people. But I thing that the situation of this age helped Hitler to arrive to the power. And when he had the power he did a lot of massacre.