Practice 3. Problem/Solution. (Correction)

The low level of English among students in Murcia is one of the most serious problems in our region. In fact, we have almost the same level we had thirty years ago. In contrast with other regions, ours is not improving in this issue; students are not aware of how important it is to control a foreign language. For this reason, it is necessary to develop solutions in order to promote a better learning of English.

The first solution could be to subtitle films and programs from foreign countries instead of translating them. This measure is already taken in many European countries; consequently, many inhabitants are able to talk two or more languages. If this is done, students could learn indirectly, without realizing that they are acquiring knowledge from a new language. This measure is cheap (everybody has a television in their house) and funny. It is funny and enjoyable owing to people would choose the more interesting program or film for them.

The second solution is to promote reading books whose plots were more appealing for teenagers. Student claim that the things they read in their high school do not affects them. By consequence, they lose the interest. These books can be substituted by other ones whose storyline attracts directly a teenager. For example: love stories or stories which discuss the feelings and situations lived in a normal life.

In conclusion, the level of English in students has barely increased in the last thirty years. Hence, subtitling foreign films or promoting interesting books for teenagers can be a good solution in order to solve this serious problem.  

Practice 2 (correction)

Pilates

I. Pilates is the best way to improve our body position and be fit. It was created by Joseph H. Pilates.

II. Benefits.
A. It provides us vitality and strength.
B. Flexibily and agility are achieved.
C. Back´s pain reduction.

III. Two types: pilates with machines and floor pilates.
A. Pilates with machines. There are several ones used for the exercises.
1. Cadillac: it is a kind of bed with a metallic structure on its top.
2. Reformer: similar to the cadillac, however, it has different functions.
3. Chairs: the look like benchs.
4. Pilates barrel: it is used for correction out body position.

B. Floor pilates.
1. It is harder because you have to use more your body and you have to know your own limitations.
2. Suplementary accesories are required, such as balls and weights.

IV. Because of the huge amount of benefits provided by pilates, it is something worthwile. Furthermore, you can choose the one you like the most as there are two types.

Practice 1 (correction)

If you want to discover new aspects of the places you visit during your trips, you should try eating traditional dishes; for example, if you go to Japan, taste sushi, even though most people don´t like it. The taste of sushi has a wonderful mixture of flavors, salty and sweet, bitter and candy, etc. From my point of view, that is the best thing of this meal, the explosions of flavors in your mouth. Sushi is made of different ingredients: it can be done with vegetables, fish, rice and different sauces. If you don´t like neither fish nor vegetables, you won´t like this Japanese meal. Even though many traditional meals from foreign countries, such as sushi, are still unknown, I encourage everybody to try new things and to feel and experiment new sensations. 

Fear of...

Fear of losing the control of my life
Fear of suffering
Fear of failing
Fear of jellyfish
Fear of mad people
Fear of uncomfortable silences
Fear of fears
Fear of darkness
Fear of...

Describing someone.

My sister has always been a great support for me. Even though she is not very old, she is just 12 years old, her lovely and funny personality shows me the great person she is and is going to be.
Her name is Ines, she was born the 18th of september of 2002. She has pale skin, blond curly hair, brown eyes, perfect tooth and some moles on her face. She has a medium height. She does not take after me too much.
Regarding to her personality, she is cheerful and talkative. Also, she is sometimes really stubborn; however, she possess terrific qualities such as bravery and inteligence. When she was a tiny tot she was really shy; nowadays, she is more outstanding.
All the things we live together and the things she does for me shows  that I can count with her in any moment and she will became a great person in the future.

Outlining and essay. Unit 9

I. War and violent video games are tremendously dangerous. It affects people who usually play them and it would be necessary to have a bigger control on them.

II.  The theme could affect negatively people’s behaviour.
A. Real cases.
B. Effects in children. 

III. They don't teach any useful values. 
A. Values taught.
1. Violence.
2. Anger.

IV.  In order to avoid the negative effects in people’s behavior of these video games it is necessary to have more control on these ones.

A.A

Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs. Unit 6.

Both beach and mountain are good places for going on holiday. In these places you can enjoy fresh air and have a good a time with your friends. Likewise, you can be in contact with the nature what is something marvellous if you want to relax and forget daily life. Many activities can be done: hiking, swimming, cycling... You can train yourself if you are going for a marathon, or if you want to do some sport.

However, there are some marked differences. Mountain is usually colder than beach is. In the beach you can play with the sand, enjoy the water and a sunny day. In contrast, in the mountain you can go hiking or going for a walk in a different atmosphere: surrounded by trees and plants.