A WONDERFUL TRIP !!!!

A WONDERFUL TRIP ( by FIDALGO from CIT 2)

In 2012 I went to Norway for summer holidays. I was  there with my family and Andrea
Cremallet family. We were there for fifteen days in two camp sites. In each camp, we rented
a Bungalow to stay for the night-

Firstly,  wew visited Bergen,  aN increíble and beautIFUL city situated in the south of Norway,

 we tried the famous Norwich salmón and we had  the opPortunity TO fish It. We were also in 

a viking village situated at the end of a fiord wHich you can only arrive on boat. moreover, we tried some

tradiTional food of the viking culture. We also went on a boat wHich left us in an island whose 

population is under one hundred. According to the traditional Norwich culture of a festivity we ate

some products made with whale meat.

 In addition I have to say that I loved It. I loved that trip and I will remember It forever.

 I am sure I 'll get back and i will discover  more extraordinary things,  traditions and places

 from that incredible couNtry.

PHASE 2

YES, TIME GOES BY VERY QUICKLY... AND NOW WE CAN GO OUT WITH OUR MASKS AND SHOPS ARE OPEN.

SO, I WENT TO THE HAIR DRESSER'S AFTER 3 MONTHS. I NEEDED IT !!!

I AM HAPPY !!

TAKE CARE AND CLEAN YOUR HANDS VERY OFTEN SO THAT YOU AVOID INFECTIONS.

ANY HOLIDAYS AFTER THE PANDEMIC??

                                       WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?

Soon we'll all be thinking about summer holiday plans. However, what can we really do after the pandemic? Let me tell you about how everything has changed.

At weekends, I used to spend a lot of time with my friends. When we were very happy, we used to hang out in the shopping centre and we used to go to the cinema or the theatre too. I remenber the last thriller film that I saw, 'Knives Out' with the brilliant performance of Daniel Craig and Cristofer Plumer. They were gorgeous!  Moreover, every Saturday, in the morning,  my husband and I used  go for long bike rides and later we watched  our son's basketball game. Nowadays, our lives are quiet and some boring, that is the reason why I've planned some things for us to do. For example, cooking a special food, rereading old books, playing the guitar,watering plants, sunbathe on the balcony, doing yoga....and breathe deeply so you don't go crazy!

If we washed our hands frequently, put on a mask and didn't stand close to other people maybe we would feel safe.....However, a few people feel quietly. One of the first things we'll do when people don't die, it could be go out from home, far away and so have entertainment with anyting, anywhere.

(a mum trying to improve her English by writing about the flow of her mind)

TASK: ADJECTIVES WITH PREPOSITIONS

1.-MARGA: I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PEOPLE THAT DONT DO THE TASKS,
ALTHOUGH THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS DO.

2.- IRENE: I’M WORRIED ABOUT GOING OUT WITHOUT ANY MEDICAL
PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRACTING CORONAVIRUS. (TRUE)

3.- ALBA: I AM ASHAMED OF SOME ACTIONS PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN,
LIKE NOT WEARING MASKS.

4. DANI: I’M SHOCKED AT THE NUMBER OF DEATHS THIS VIRUS IS CAUSING.
YES , A LOT.

5.- ANDREA VERA: I´M AMAZED AT THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO
WENT OUT THE FIRST DAYS ON THE STREET, ( I agree with you ) 
ALSO I'M DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT MEASURES THAT
THE GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN APPLYING.

6. - CLAUDIA PINO: I am aware (that) OF THE FACT THAT when we go out INTO the street  we must comply with security measures to avoid infections

7-ALEJANDRO AMADOR: I am ashamed of my country because it doesn’t have
a good organization during the quarantine. (country = everybody is part of our country)

8-David Pérez: I'm happy about being able to go out with my dear friends
due to the fact that we have passed to the first stage. BE CAREFUL

9- ÁLVARO AMADOR; I’m disappointed for all the people I’ve lost relationships
with in this quarantine, since they don’t even respond to my messages.  OMG

10.Lucía Mariscal: Today, I´m satisfied with the situation in the world, since we
are going to overcome it. I LIKE POSITIVE PEOPLE

11.Natalia Campos: This coronavirus situation is different for me, since I
usually spend a lot with my grandparents and now they are far from home.
( You are lucky… you have grandparents)

12. JAVIER GONZALEZ: I am disappointed in (with) the fact I couldn’t
celebrate my birthday outside. I’m surprised by the effort of all the people to stop the pandemic

13. DIANA DIACONU: Now, that the alarm state is OVER. I’m worried about
the virus because we’re responsible for what will happen.

14.ANDREA CREMALLET: I’m surprised at the solidarity that the doctors HAVE shown.

(COHERENCE : PRESENT+PRESENT)

15.HUGO PÉREZ: We are patient with the people who don't respect the rules,
HOWEVER, These kinds of people have no empathy. 

16.Adrián Pallarés: I’m happy with THE FACT THAT people can leave the house,
nevertheless, I'm worried about  NOT leavING      (PREPOSICION + GERUNDIO)
again because we don't respect the rules

17. Inés Bayona: In spite of this difficult situation, I am happy about the
decrease of pollutants, since we are improving our planet
(YES, POLLUTION IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM)

18. LAURA GABELAS: I’m being patient with the situation, despite the quarantine.

(PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE)

18 LUCÍA ARNILLAS: I'm worried about my grandparents, moreover I want to see them,
but I can't. (SOON !!)

19. LUCAS TEJERO: I am impatient with being able to practise group sports due
to the fact I really want play football again. PERFECT !! :)

GENDER INEQUALITY

GENDER INEQUALITY

Gender inequality refers to unfair rights between male and female based on different gender roles which lead to unequal treatment in life. In addtion to that, it is obvious ly an urgent problem in the world.

I sincerely believe that nowadays, workplace discrimination is a top problem faced by many women even in such developed countries. Not only, companies tend to pay women less, but also a lot of organizations refuse to hire pregnant women, not giving them a chance for even an interview. Listed here are some examples of gender inequality found in the daily lives of women across the globe such as: illiteracy, economic independence, female genital mutilation, human trafficking, low representation in governments, violence against women, sexual assault and rape. However, despite the fact that its volume is decreasing, it still exists and makes a lot of people suffer its consequences every day. Moreover, there are many reasons leading to gender discrimination which cannot be solved easily. Nevertheless, with education (which is the key to the growth of humankind) and progressive thoughts of people, there are also reasons to rely on  the future of gender inequality being stopped.

Finally, if I were a politician I would not only give women the same rights and opportunities owing of the fact that 'equal rights movement' is not enough.  Inequality exists in our minds and in our prejudices. In other words, it remains a lot to be solved. Hopefully, in a non distant future,I would like all people could live in fairness no matter what gender they are.
                                                    
 (WRITTEN by Juan J. M. J - B2.1 - a student of mine from EOI. They are also working from home in order to improve their level. With this COVID situation, they will have to sit for the exams in September unless they were lucky to do the mock exams in  February, which are going to be respected as a proof for promotion)

THE END OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR.........

THE END SHOOL YEAR

This is a weird time. May is the month to revise. A lot of lectures are attened by students
to pass their exams and classes are full of people. However it isn’t like that now because
of the covid.

In April all the country was closed and our lives have changed. Headlines are more and
more horrible. Tuesday news ara badly than Monday. Everyone has to do changes in
therir dayly rutine. People use social networking sites to keep in touch with friends and to
work and study. During the course I hope to improve my English. Nowdays, techonogy
helps to do it. Before I had never used the tablet for learning languages, however, I have
already used them for listening to music, therefore, it  isn’t difficult, I atteneded all my
lessons and I have passed muy exam. I’m feeling happy, although I can't  speak quickly yet.

At the moment,  the situation is not as bad as the first time and if scientists keep
breakthoughs to save lives, we will go  back to  our patterns. It is not 31 of December
however, this could be a New year’s resolution now.

Adela Ch.,

RESPECT THE RULES (COVID IS NOT A JOKE!!! )

MARGA:

I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PEOPLE THAT DON’T RESPECT THE RULES.
HOWEVER, I AM READY FOR ALL YOUR SENTENCES, because
I AM KEEN ON WRITING. Besides, I HOPE THEY ARE RELATED TO
THE CURRENT SITUATION.

THESE ARE THE MEASURES YOU HAVE TO GET USED TO : 

• Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer throughout the day.
• Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes. Sneeze or cough into your elbow,
• not your hands, and avoid shaking hands. 
• Stay home as much as you can—even if you have no symptoms—to protect against transmission.
• practice social distancing when leaving your home for essential activities.

MONEY DOESN'T MAKE HAPPINESS

MONEY LEADS TO HAPPINESS?????

As regards the relationship between money and happiness. Is it possible money to give (possible, adj siempre va con to, es posible que traiga= subjuntivo) happiness? Absolutely not. So what role does it play in our lives?

I personally think we shouldn't trick us, a minimum amount of money is necessary to get the majority of the ESSENTIAL (POR NO REPETIR) goods and services such as: health, education and clothing. Moreover, we also need a place to live and eat. This is what we know as basic necessities. Nevertheless, once they are satisfied. Are you less happy because you have less money? Will happiness have a relationship directly proportional to money because they can buy this or that? I (feell that no) DON'T FEEL SO. In other words, I guess happiness is not in the money owing TO the fact that there are poor people who are very cheerful, and rich people who are extremely sorrowful. From my point of view happiness depends on many other factors, such as love, personal goals, dreams, free time, family, friendship, our personality, possible confrontations or rivalries, the thirst for power, addictions and so on.

We can conclude with (an; ES INCONTABLE) SOME  advice which is not mine: "You can choose to be happy, or you can be unhappy, life will go on its way and will be better IF you enjoy it because of the fact that not all the money in the world can stop your watch against all the odds." And finally, If I had been a rich man, I would have  NEVER ( ADV. ANTES DEL VERBO PRINCIPAL) worked for anyone. In addition to that,    I would like to quote a wise phrase from my English teacher called Marga. "You should never give up and struggle against all the odds to get your dreams"

BY  J.J.J.)

COVID 19 - PHASE 1

ON THE 11TH OF MAY...

WE WOULD GO ON TO PHASE 1 AND PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO MEET THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR FRIENDS, PROVIDING THAT WE ARE ALL CAREFUL WITH MASKS AND GLOVES, KEEPING DISTANCES.

WE USUALLY GO FOR A WALK AT 8PM WITH OUR MASK OF COURSE AND OUR HANDS LIQUID TO CLEAN  THEM QUITE OFTEN.

THINKING.... WITH CONDITIONALS!!!

1. MARGA : IF I COULD, I WOULD BE HAPPIER IN THE BAHAMAS.
2. It is not so bad because I had a video call with my best friend who lives in  Dubai. 

2. PAOLA LÓPEZ: IF I COULD, I WOULD BE SINGING IN SCOTLAND
3. RUBEN FERNÁNDEZ:
4. IF I COULD, I WOULD BE IN THE STREET LAUGHING WHITE MY FRIENDS

3. FERNANDO GRACIA. I would be grateful if you helped me. 

I can't go TO  play football because I HAVE  broken my ankle

4. JAVIER AZNAR:
5. IF THE CORONAVIRUS HAD NOT APPEARED, WE WOULD NOT BE LOCKED UP AT HOME./ Isabel didn't play tennis because she had to be home too. 

5. DONOVAN: IF YOU TRAIN DAILY, YOU WILL NEVER LOSE YOUR PHYSICAL FITNESS.
6. If you stay at home, it’s because you’re in solidarity with Spain.

6. SOFÍA IBAÑEZ : I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU HELPED ME .
7. IF I WAS LESS DISAPPOINTED WITH THEM, i WOULD LAUGH.

THE IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY

VOCABULARY

1. relevant a. appropriate

2. compensation d. reward

3. tight e. not generous

4. invaluable a. very useful

5. fulfilling b. satisfying

MY STUDENTS KNOW HOW IMPORTANT VOCABULARY IS FOR THEIR EVAU.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A LITTLE WRITING FROM JUS 5 SIMPLE WORDS TAKEN FROM A TEXT.

"To find something relevant in an investigation is a compensation for a tight look along the neverending hours of the days. However, Some of the details are not useful for the case but it is fulfilling for you to know that you are doing your job as a detective. "