26. A belief I have or used to have

16.35

It happens to many people that with the course of the years an image of something is created in their mind and when they really see it, it is not what they had been thinking all their life. This is what has happened to me with university life and studies.

Practice 22. Descriptive lead essay.

If you could go on vacation anywhere in te world, where would you go and why?

25. A movie star or singer I like

22.15

Since I was a child I have always loved music. It didn't matter if it was the songs on the radio or the movies on Disney Channel, I knew them all. And they were all in English. My hobby at that age was learning them by memory and looking for the translation of them into my language.

Practice 21. Funnel lead Introduction

Write why school day should or should not be longer.

1. Students should not go to school more than five days and the school day should also not last more than five or six hours. 

     2. On the one hand, children could deconcentrate faster.

              3. In this way they could lose interest in studying and,

                     4. finally, this could lead to a decrease in children's grades.


Therefore, school days should not be longer as children may feel unmotivated, they might have insufficient time to study and they may not have as much time for extracurricular activities.

Practice 20. Introductions. Opening sentences

a) How important is it for companies to have women as senior manager?

Argumentative essay

We live in an age in which women as a senior manager is a matter that companies need to handle.


b) Are there any technological solutions to global warming?

Problem-solution essay

Nowadays, global warming is a very alarming issue and it has some technological solutions to be considered


c) What can be done to reduce infant mortality in developing countries?

Problem-solution essay

These days, infant mortality is a very disturbing issue however, it has some efficient solutions to reduce it in developing countries.

d) Compare the urbanisation process in two contrasting countries?

Comparing essay

The urbanization process is very changing if we contrast different countries such as the United States and Brazil.

Practice 19. My first outline: "Globalization"

Practice 18. Writing thesis statements

GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE - PRO

- Reduces crime rates
- Promotes public safety
- It helps to identify criminals


GUN OWNERSHIP - CON

- Risk of injuring someone
- Gun licenses are not difficult to get so criminals can access to weapons easily
- It doesn't really increase security.


GLOBALIZATION - PRO

- You are informed no matter where you are
- You can travel wherever you want
- You can buy products all over the world


CHANGING YOUR NAME - CON

- I love my name
- People can get confused
- You need to change your ID


INMIGRATION - PRO

- Learn other cultures
- Learn other languages
- They provide more money to the country


ANIMAL CIRCUSES - CON

- Many animals suffer while training
- They separate animals from their natural habitat
- Animals act against their nature practicing that kind of exercises.

THESIS STATEMENTS

- I think that Government surveillance can be good as it reduces crime rates, it promotes public safe and it helps to identify criminals.

- I think that Gun ownership shouldn't be allowed since it increase the risk of injuring someone, gun licenses are not difficult to get so criminal can access to weapons easily and it does'nt really increase security.

- I think that Globalization is very beneficial since you are informed no matter where you are, you can travel wherever you want and you can buy products all over the world.

- I think that Changing my name would be something I wouldn’t like since I love my name, people can get confused and you need also to change you ID.

- I think that Immigration is very beneficial since you can learn different languages, new cultures and they provide more money to the country.

- I think that Animal circuses should not be permitted since many animals suffer while training, they separate animals from their natural habitat and animal act against their nature practicing that kind of exercises.

24. Smoking in public places

22.35

In my grandparents' time, it was usual to see people smoking, it was a fashion and it looked good. In addition, the health effects were not yet known. Nowadays, however, people are aware of the consequences that a cigarette can have. And therefore, smoking in public places should not be permitted since it can affect, not only the health of the smoker, but also the people around him.

23. The best car I own

12.15

I've never had a car of my own just since I didn't get my driver's license. Last November I signed up for driving school, but I didn't go to many days because I don't have much time right now, so I hope that little by little and with a little of luck, next year, I will get it. And of course, when I miraculously have my license, a car is the next step. 

22. My favourite food

19.45

Ever since I was little, I've been with my grandmother. I have practically grown up with her. During the school holidays I always helped her prepare food. With her I learned everything from making lentils to cake. She is a great cook. And since I have always eaten from her food which she makes spectacularly, my favorite food is my grandmother's meatball stew. It's delicious and that's because she makes them herself. She buys the ingredients at the supermarket and then makes this meal so delicious. She usually does it when it's cold because it's a hot meal. Whenever winter comes I can't wait for her to make them and eat them together in her warm kitchen next to the fire.

20.00

21. Discrimination

19.30

Discrimination is the act of treating another person unfairly because of their sex, race, age, etc. This phenomenon often happens in our society. From my side, I consider that it is a very negative action and that it shouldn't be tolerated since people who are different from us are still people. Whether you have black hair and the other person blue or you like rock and the other person reggaeton or even you are an atheist and the other person Catholic, nothing justifies discrimination.

Learn to put ourselfs in other people's shoes is needed. I'm sure no one would like to be badly looked at on the street or when traveling to another country feel treated as less. We're all people , no one is better than no one and therefore, discrimination must not be tolerated.

19.45

20. My first day in Los Angeles, California, United States

12.25

There are several types of people when it comes to travel matters. Many of them, on the one hand, prefer to dedicate that trip to relax since for them it is a time to rest from work and daily life, however, many other people prefer to explore the new city in order to know impressive things that can only be seen there. I am this last type of person, I like to explore and discover places and corners of the world when I travel. Therefore, my first day in Los Angeles I would spent it settling in my new apartment and getting to know the most remarkable places in the city.

19. My last day in my country

10.20

If I traveled to another country and I could only spend one more day with my family and friends, I know for sure that I would take advantage of the time I have left with them because I don't know when I would see them again. On the one hand I would make a great farewell meal with my family and on the other hand, I would stay all afternoon with my friends to say goodbye to them.

18. Shopping

19.55

We all like to buy, whether it's clothes, technology or books, everyone enjoys buying what they like. Some people spend more money, others just look and some others just buy what they need. I am the second and third type of person, I love to look, but above all what I like is to buy my favorite items but of course, without wasting money and buying in a responsible way. The items I most enjoy buying are clothes, make up and books.

17. A good friend

11.50

Throughout my life I have had several types of friends, those from the academy, those whim whom you only go out, those who last until the end of school and those who I think will last all my life which I can count them with the fingers of one hand.

16. The right age to get married

11.00

As much as it's said there's a right age for marriage,  I firmly believe that there really isn't, since love comes when it has to: if it doesn't come to the twenties, then to the thirties and if not, then to the forties! However, I may think so, but the reality is that society does establish an "appropriate" age range for marriage.

Practice 17. Problem-solution paragraphs

Practice 16. Block organisation. "Is the exploration of the space worthwhile?"

Write two paragraphs on the topic: "Is the exploration of the space worthwhile?"

Pros.

• Scientists need to collect information to understand universe.
• Space engineering has produced many useful discoveries (e.g. satellite communication).
• Exploration promotes healthy co-operation between nations (e.g. space station).

Cons.

• Huge amounts of money are spent with little result.
• Resources should be spent on urgent needs on Earth. (e.g. disease control).
• National space programmes are testing potential weapons (e.g. missiles).

Practice 15. Argumentative paragraph. "Employees should be permitted to work from home"