Aina Martorell

Hello Peter!
How’s life? I am very well, but I need to talk with you.
Guess what? My parents and I are going to go to pass spend the Christmas with my family in Valencia. My father has bought the plane tickets for the day 22 of December until the day 3 of January.  Why don’t you go to visit me?
Yes, I took part in the London Marathon last year. The best way to get fit for the run is to run through the streets of the city and that someone is controlling controls the time. I did this and then I beat the race. When you will finish the race, please call me.
I miss you. I have really wanted to see.
Love Peter,
Aina
PS My mother sends you a kiss.

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Alex Pérez

To:                   Jimmy                                                                                                                                          
From:              Mark

Hi Bob!
How are you? I’m very good well. Since two years ago I’m living in Manchester for my fathers job.
Are you going to participate in the gorillas race? Wow! I can’t believe it! I’m going to run too. It was idea of my cousin Bob, first I was not sure to do it but now we have prepared our costumers and I’m so excited for this.
The next week I’m going to London for to visit my grandparents and if you want we can meet and I can explain you some advices about the best way to get fit for the run.
NO, YOU SHOULD EXPLAIN THEM HERE
I’m delighted to hear from you again!
Take care,
Mark

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1. According to the interview, Donna Black should feel proud of her work because

b) you can see people reading it everywhere.

2. Usually, when Donna Black sees people on the street reading her book, she.

c) simply enjoys observing them unnoticed.

3. The author includes a romantic relationship in the story because

c) she knows that some readers like to find that kind of relationship in novels.

4. Which of the following adjectives is used by most critics to describe the work of Donna Black in her book?

a) Accurate..

5. What university libraries did the author visit?

b) Florence, Torino and the Sorbonne in Paris.

6. There was a university library she couldn’t visit because

a) they were doing works of maintenance.

7. The author couldn’t get the information she needed from that library in the Internet because

c) the information wasn’t there.

8. How could the author complete the story without that information?

a) The information wasn’t extremely relevant, so she continued the story without it.

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The best-seller connection listening answer key

1.-b)
2.-c)
3.-c)
4.-a)
5.-b)
6,-a)
7,-c)
8,-a)

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Selectivity Listening "The best-seller collection"

8/8 excellent!!!!

1. According to the interview, Donna Black should feel proud of her work because
a) of the sales the book is having.
b) you can see people reading it everywhere.
c) she worked very hard in this book.
d) she had a very good time when she wrote it.
2. Usually, when Donna Black sees people on the street reading her book, she
a) signs autographs on the back cover.
b) asks them what they think of her book.
c) simply enjoys observing them unnoticed.
d) turns around and walks away.
3. The author includes a romantic relationship in the story because
a) she thinks that will help to create a film about the book.
b) that builds up a mysterious atmosphere.
c) she knows that some readers like to find that kind of relationship in novels.
d) she made a concession to the critics.
4. Which of the following adjectives is used by most critics to describe the work of Donna Black in her book?
a) Accurate.
b) Speculative.
c) Believable.
d) Over imaginative.
5. What university libraries did the author visit?
a) Pisa, the Sorbonne and Florence.
b) Florence, Torino and the Sorbonne in Paris.
c) Torino, Pisa and the Sorbonne.
d) Florence, Torino and Pisa.
6. There was a university library she couldn’t visit because
a) they were doing works of maintenance.
b) it was closed for the summer.
c) the information she needed wasn’t there.
d) the address was not in the internet.
7. The author couldn’t get the information she needed from that library in the Internet because
a) the university server was down.
b) she hadn’t got the password to enter the Website.
c) the information wasn’t there.
d) the website contained only manuscripts.
8. How could the author complete the story without that information?
a) The information wasn’t extremely relevant, so she continued the story without it.
b) She changed the plot of the story.
c) She wrote a different ending.
d) She mentioned the missing information as part of the enigma in the book.

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Selectivitat Listening

8/8 excellent!!!!

Answers:

1.-b)
2.-c)
3.-c)
4.-a)
5.-b)
6,.a)
7,.c)
8,.a)

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An informal e-mail to my friend Jimmy

To: Jimmy
From: Mark
Hello, Jimmy!
How is it going? I’m very glad to hear from you!
Talking about what you was wondering, there’s nothing special at all. I really took part in London Marathon. I remember how exciting it was and,   must admit, difficult as well. Even there were moments when I wanted to leave everything, but I couldn’t: I already had entered in the game. I set a goal: avoid a sedentary lifestyle I had before, work out a lot and go on a diet which consisted in cut chocolate and junk food out, replacing it for something healthier like vegetables and fruits. I think it helped me very much. If I were you I would do the same. And I’m not talking about something impossible. On the contrary, I believe that applying an effort and will it’s very simple.
You know what? This Christmas I’m going to France to see the city. Hope I will finally meet your elder brother and he will show me the real Paris.
Well, I’d better go and finish my school project.
All the best,
Mark
PS Sophie sends you kisses

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To: Jimmy
From: Mark
Subject: Gorilla Fun Run

Hi!

Hope all’s well.

You won’t believe this but I’m taking part in a Gorilla Fun Run too. It’s a hard and difficult Run. You must be fit and stay in shape for run 7 kilometres. Last year we got a lot of money to save the gorillas. Dress up to gorillas it is the more fun to race  It is true, the race is for a good cause and it’ll   get in shape.

The most important is having a balance  diet without eat fast food. Make physical activity, like cycling or jogging, three o two times a week. And specially drink a lot of water during the Gorilla Fun Run. Don’t forget that the race is for a good cause and it’s important. You will have fun!
Well, I’d better go. I have a lot of homework!

All the best,

Mark

PS See you in September.

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To: Jimmy
From: Marc
Hi!
How’s it going? Hope all’s well.
I’m interested very much in staying in shape, so I can recommend you some activities that will be very useful to you to keep feet. First of all, you ought to push yourself everyday to get used to work out three days a week at least. I know that it’s very hard to do it at the beginning, but later you will be able to do more strenuous exercise. It’s very important to have a balanced diet as well, and If you like running, I strongly recommend you to go jogging.
I’ve recently done the New York’s marathon in which I was among the 100 people who arrived first to the end, so I am really pleased with my efforts. Anyway, remember that making exercise isn’t only good for your body, but also for your brain.
It‘s great to know how you are, so don’t forget writing me always you can.
I send you my best wishes,
Mark

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email

To: Jimmy
From: Mark
Hi there!
How are you? I was very glad to receive your email and to have news about you after a lot of time without seeing and hearing from eachother! I can also see from your email everything is going you OK and it makes me really happy.
Referring to get fit for your run, if I were you I would begin running a period of one or two hours everyday. You should start lightly increasing yourself the intensity as time goes by. In this way, you’ll probably be running with a moderate rhythm before the run in September. It’s important you to compromise yourself so that you practice if not the whole week, at least five times a week, so that you’ll get used to it and will feel progressively in shape. Furthermore, you should also take care about what you eat until the run. Eat four or five times a day without skipping meals, and try to avoid fats and fizzy drinks. Make sure you follow a balanced diet, eating properly before doing exercise and with a little of control before going to bed. Remember to drink a lot of water everyday once you finish running.
Talking about me, I’d like you to know I’m taking a plane to France next Sunday to spend in Paris two months as my high school has recently given to me a sponsorship. I’m very excited and expect to learn a lot of French and mix myself with new people.
Well, I think that’s all for now. I’d like to have more news about you as soon as possible, and please write me again if you want more details about your run or simply need something.
Take care,
Mark
P.S: I’m sure you’ll achieve it trying not to give up my indications. Good luck with the run!

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To: Jimmy


Hi Jimmy!

Since I didn’t get any news from you in a while, I couldn’t guess what you were going to do. Nevertheless, I think it’s a great idea and a fantastic plan. I hope you’ll have fun as I did last year in the London Marathon. In order to get fit, if I were you I would work out by going regularly to the gym from now till September and have a balanced diet. You should avoid junk food and eat healthier, for example by introducing all kinds of fruit and vegetables in your meals. I hope you can stick to it even if it's tough. Although if this kind of Fun Runs require a lot of time you’ll appreciated it as you’re going to participate in a useful charity program.
You’ll never believe this but I’m going to Los Angeles next week with Annie and two more friends. Isn’t it great? I’m exhilarated to know more about USA and, in particular, about the city of the cinema and parties.
That’s all for now. I hope to have some news when I’ll return from my journey.
All the best,
Tom
PD: I send you a lot of energy for your trainings.

I’m glad to hear from you!

From: Tom

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Reading comprehension

Smart homes 7/8
  1. b
  2. a d
  3. a
  4. c
  5. d
  6. b
  7. a
  8. c

A double life 8/8 good!
  1. d
  2. a
  3. c
  4. b
  5. a
  6. c
  7. b
  8. d

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E-mail TASK

To: Jimmy
From: Mark

Hi Jimmy!

It's been great to hear such good news from you! I’m sure you’re really excited about the race.

As soon as I read about that run I remembered about the London Marathon. In fact you’re not talking to the right person because I actually had to stop running after 3 miles- I was completely exhausted! However, I can advise you about the things you shouldn’t do: stop eating in fast food restaurants too often, go to the gym as much as you can, forget about partying two days before the race and try to become familiar with the roads in which you will be running in the race day. BTW if I were you I would try out the costume and try to run wearing it to make sure is more or less comfortable.

Well Jimmy, good luck and don’t forget to email me back after the race!

All the best,

Álvaro

PS Funny idea the gorilla costumes.

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Email

To: Jimmy
From: Mark
Subject: Hi
Hi Jimmy! You're right, we haven't talked in a month of Sundays!
I can't imagine you taking part in a marathon, but it sounds really good. I'm sure you'll have a good time and gorillas will also appreciate it. Well, first of all, you must have a balanced diet. If I were you, I'd better cut junk food out and eat many fruit. By the way, I remember you weren't very fond of doing exercise, so you'll need to train a lot! In my opinion, yo should start going jogging some times a week, and regularly go harder with it.
I have to say that I've just moved home, so you can come when wanted- I still live in the same neighborhood. Come with Ellie too!
Well, that's all for now. If you need some more advice, don't hesitate to ask me.
All the best,
Mark

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To: Jimmy
From: Mark
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Hello Jimmy!
How are you? It’s been a long time since we met for the last time! I hope you’re doing fine!
I’ve read your email and I think that it’s a great idea to take part in that event! In my opinion, if you want to be able to finish that race you should start training now! You should workout and push yourself. But physical exercise is not the only thing that you ought to do; you should have a balanced diet, at least until the day of the race. Try to avoid junk food and eat a lot of fruit and vegetables because that will give you the nutrients you need to stay in shape and have more stamina! Nevertheless, this isn’t only about the body. I think that you should put your mind in that race from now onwards. Concentration always plays an important roll in any kind of competition or sport!
Do you remember that I had a band? Well, here’s the thing; we won a international band contest a few weeks ago! We were given a lot of cool prizes and next month we’re travelling to many other countries to play some gigs. Isn’t that awesome?
Well, I think I’ve got to leave because I’m rehearsing with my band this afternoon and I’m late! I hope we can see each other soon!
Best wishes,
Mark

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To: Jimmy

From: Mark
Subject: Hi!

Hi, Jimmy!
I haven't heard    for ages too! How's life?

It's sounds great. I'm really glad that you are taking part in Gorilla Run Fun. So, What advice can I give you?! I think that the most important thing is to exercise a lot. You have to be ready for it and you need to prepare well. If I were you I'd be staying in shape, because it's very hard to win. You should have a balanced diet, that gives you all the nutrients you need, too.

Well, You don't believe in it, but I'm engaged to my girlfriend Mary! So, wait   invitation to our wedding soon.

All right, that all for now.
All the best,
Mark:)
P.S. Marry says Hi.

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Please do it again, this time about the Gorilla Fun Run!


E-MAIL

To: Malcome

From:Yul


Hi, Malcome! How are things? I hope everything is fine.

Thank you for responding to my mail. I think it is a good idea for me to practice my English and for you to practice your Spanish through emails. I will be very glad to help you.

I live with my parents. I have two sisters. I am the medium, my sister is therteen and my old sister twenty-two. My father is a lawyer and my mom helps us. They work all day but they always have time for their children. I study at SIL school. I enjoy the school system and my classmates. I have some good friends, too! Next year, I plan to go to university, what about you? I´d like to be a lawyer. On weekends, I like to go out with friends, I don´t like parties very much, it doesn´t make much sense to me to listen to very loud music and to get drunk. I prefer a quiet evening with nice food and soft music. I love Italian food. What´s your favorite music and food? I´ll be very glad to hear from you soon. Please correct my English and don´t forget to answer my email in Spanish.

Best regards,

Name

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Nil Jové

6/8


1. Len Parkins…
a) has worked in a bank in the north of England since he was 24.
b) was 24 when he began working in a northern English bank three years ago.
c) worked for three years in a bank in a small town in northern England in the past.
d) has worked in a bank in a small northern English town since he was 21.

2. What does Len look like in general?
a) He’s not tall or short, of average build, and he has a pleasant face - but nothing
special.
b) He’s of average height, neither fat nor thin, and has quite a good-looking face.
c) He is of average height, his weight varies, and he has an ordinary-looking, pleasant
face.
d) He’s surprising and unusual in appearance.

3. What does he usually wear at work?
a) Some things people don’t expect like green hair, modern clothes, and a ring in his
nose.
b) A dark suit, a white shirt, a blue tie, and black shoes - as people expect.
c) Conservative things like a suit, a shirt, and a tie - to meet people’s
expectations.
d) Body art and designer clothes.

4. Len has tattoos…
a) all over his body and arms, and he has a navel piercing and pierced nipples.
b) on his upper body and arms, and he has a pierced navel too.
c) that are all intricate and colourful on his upper body and arms, and he has piercings.
d) all over his upper body and he’s thinking of having his navel pierced.

5. Only one of these statements is true according to the text. Which one?
a) Len conforms at work by wearing a long-sleeved shirt over his tattoos, but
underneath he is rebelling against routine things.
b) Len rebels at work against the world of routine by showing his adorned body in
different ways.
c) Len shows his creative side at work by adorning his body and rebelling a little in the
clothes he wears.
d) Len seems to be conforming at work underneath his work uniform.

6. At weekends, Len…
a) has no interest in fashion, but wears jeans and T-shirts.
b) experiments with different brightly-coloured hairstyles.
c) likes wearing jeans, T-shirts, and brightly-coloured clothes.
d) doesn’t dress at all.

7. Len’s musical tastes…
a) are on the conservative side, to match his job and the clothes he wears at the bank.
b) are up-to-date and varied, and include world music.
c) are limited to R’n’B, hip-hop, fado and flamenco music.
d) lead you to believe that he is conservative.

8. Outside work Len likes…
a) showing off his different clothes to the people who have seen him at the bank.
b) looking differently at people that he knows from the bank, and always surprising
them.
c) choosing books to read by looking at their covers, which surprises people.
d) surprising people who know him from the bank with his outside work appearance.

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READING NOV 12th

A DOUBLE LIFE


Len Parkins is 24 and for the past three years he has worked in a bank in a small town in the north of England. There is nothing unusual or surprising about Len’s appearance. He is of average height, neither fat nor thin, and his face is pleasant but quite ordinary. For work, at least, Len dresses conservatively. Today, for instance, he is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, blue tie and black shoes. Len, however, is living proof that appearances can be deceptive.
‘I look like this because it’s what people expect of me in this job’, says Len.‘This is a small place and people are friendly but they have certain expectations. They don’t want to come into their local bank to be served by someone with green hair and a ring through his nose. I actually like body art and modern clothes but they aren’t acceptable at the bank. Of course I can wear what I want in the evenings and at weekends. I can also have piercings and tattoos but they can’t be too obvious.’
In fact, Len has tattoos all over his upper body and arms. Some of them are very intricate and colourful. They are not visible at work because he wears long-sleeved shirts. He also has a piercing through his navel and he is thinking of having his nipples pierced too. Len says this is his way of rebelling a little against the world of work and routine. He seems to be
conforming, but underneath his clothes he shows his creative side by adorning his body in different ways. ‘People think that if you work in a bank, you are a boring person with no interest in fashion,’ says Len. ‘At weekends I don’t dress like this at all. I love jeans, T- shirts and bright colours. I would like to experiment more with different hair styles too, but my job makes it difficult.’ Len’s work ‘uniform’ of suit, shirt and tie might lead you to believe that his taste in music is on the conservative side too. In fact, he has an extremely varied and up-to-date collection of CDs. R ‘n’ B and hip hop are favourites at the moment. He is also into world music and can talk for hours about the delights of flamenco and fado.
‘I enjoy surprising people,’ he says. ‘When I meet someone outside work who’s seen me in the bank, they always look a bit surprised because I look so different. It just shows that
you can’t judge a book by its cover!’

average: media / mitjana
navel: ombligo / melic
intricate: intrincado / intricat
nipple: pezón / mugró







Choose the best answer.
[0,5 points each correct answer]

1. Len Parkins…
a) has worked in a bank in the north of England since he was 24.
b) was 24 when he began working in a northern English bank three years ago.
c) worked for three years in a bank in a small town in northern England in the past.
d) has worked in a bank in a small northern English town since he was 21.

2. What does Len look like in general?
a) He’s not tall or short, of average build, and he has a pleasant face - but nothing
    special.
b) He’s of average height, neither fat nor thin, and has quite a good-looking face.
c) He is of average height, his weight varies, and he has an ordinary-looking, pleasant
    face.
d) He’s surprising and unusual in appearance.

3. What does he usually wear at work?
a) Some things people don’t expect like green hair, modern clothes, and a ring in his
    nose.
b) A dark suit, a white shirt, a blue tie, and black shoes - as people expect.
c) Conservative things like a suit, a shirt, and a tie - to meet people’s
    expectations.
d) Body art and designer clothes.

4. Len has tattoos…
a) all over his body and arms, and he has a navel piercing and pierced nipples.
b) on his upper body and arms, and he has a pierced navel too.
c) that are all intricate and colourful on his upper body and arms, and he has piercings.
d) all over his upper body and he’s thinking of having his navel pierced.

5. Only one of these statements is true according to the text. Which one?
a) Len conforms at work by wearing a long-sleeved shirt over his tattoos, but
    underneath he is rebelling against routine things.   
b) Len rebels at work against the world of routine by showing his adorned body in
    different ways.
c) Len shows his creative side at work by adorning his body and rebelling a little in the
    clothes he wears.
d) Len seems to be conforming at work underneath his work uniform.

6. At weekends, Len…
a) has no interest in fashion, but wears jeans and T-shirts.
b) experiments with different brightly-coloured hairstyles.
c) likes wearing jeans, T-shirts, and brightly-coloured clothes.
d) doesn’t dress at all.

7. Len’s musical tastes…
a) are on the conservative side, to match his job and the clothes he wears at the bank.
b) are up-to-date and varied, and include world music.
c) are limited to R’n’B, hip-hop, fado and flamenco music.
d) lead you to believe that he is conservative.

8. Outside work Len likes…
a) showing off his different clothes to the people who have seen him at the bank.
b) looking differently at people that he knows from the bank, and always surprising
    them.
c) choosing books to read by looking at their covers, which surprises people.
d) surprising people who know him from the bank with his outside work appearance.

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Few years ago I had an experience that I'll never forget while my friends and I were staying in ski resort Chimbulak. We'd decided to go snowboarding together long time ago, so we were in anticipation of exhilarating holiday. Everything was prepared and we've sit on a chairlift. Nothing portend a bad, except that I've noticed that there wasn't any people. The only person, whom I have seen was wide awake stuff.

When i'd sad it to my friends, they just laughted at me and sad that I'm hypochondriac. Suddenly a chairlift ha stopped and I was petrified. My friend Dias sad that It's just for a few minutes..and then we continue our trip, but one hour later everyone considered that it was a close shave. We had no idea what we might to do. Unfortunately There was really cold and we hadn't any communication. We were utterly exhausted. For a second, I decided, that it was the end.

All of sudden I heard the sound, which had broken the silence. Amazingly, it was sound of rescue helicopter. It took us to home safe and sound. Finally I've found out, that our parents called to emergency. Afterwards I soppose that you always need to listen to your premonitions.

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Nil Jové

A couple of years ago I had an experience that is not easy to forget. I was planning an excursion to the mountain doing trial. When we had arrived at the gathering and we took out everything out all the food. And we notice a strange presence.
We immediately saw a big black bull. Patrick was the first to take the motorcycle and went far away and I was caught by the bull under a tree. I turned around the tree and I started running up to the motorcycle. I went very fast by the mountain.
After a long road across the mountain, we stopped the motorcycles to saw if we had left something behind. I was very afraid but luckily I was saved. Nowadays when I remember the experience I’ve a laugh with Patrick.

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A SURPRISING EXPERIENCE

Some weeks ago I was in the station waiting for the train. As any Sunday I got in and left my baggage, even though that day I was feeling quite restless remembering the Chinese guys who had stared me before.

After a while, I stood up and went to have a look to my suitcase. As I expected, I didn`t saw it in its place, so I turned around apprehensively. Fortunately I noticed one of the Chinese guys was carrying it, and immediately I started shouting him angrily. After repeating several times that the bag bellowed to him he took out a jackknife, so I shut up and turned around utterly scared to death.

While I was coming back to my seat I looked them going far away with all my things. By the time, I felt too scared to do anything but remembering the situation. All of a sudden, I realized I had left my baggage on the other side of the wagon…the guy was telling the truth!

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A frightening experience


Every single Halloween night I remember that day. Some friends have decided to walk through the forest in the evening, just for the thrill of it.

As soon as we arrived to a little hut, one of us shouted, terrified: 'Stop here! Don't go any closely!' Then Johan exclaimed, laughing: 'Oh it's true! A monster will appear and will eat us all!' while he was approaching to the filthy cabin. Suddenly, we heard a hair-raising scream coming from there, and we started looking for him. Finally we found him, lying in the floor. He was utterly shocked and he couldn't move.

Fortunately, everything seemed to be fine and we pick him and turned back. He didn't want to talk about what had happened, his facial expression was indescribable. With this experience, we definitely lost our friend. Johan was never the same again.

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THE FREEZING SATURDAY
Last winter, the 6th of February of 2010, I went to do mountain skiing in Andorra with my friends called Stephen and Olivia. We were so excited that when we arrived at the ski resort, which was around midday, we immediately started to climb up the mountain. When we were getting nearer the lake of Pessons, we decided to stop for a while in order to stretch our legs and eat something as we had been starving for a long time. Later on, we were impatient to arrive at the nearest pick and that is what we did.
Unfortunately, while we were hiking and leaving our strength in the huge hill a violent foggy covered us in the middle of the valley. Our emotions suddenly turned upside down and we began to feel petrified and terrified surrounded by this pitch black landscape: ugly, dark, gigantic shadows where threatening us while the frozen air was provoking our shivering. The situation was very strange and every second we were feeling more insecure. At first, we thought we were completely lost but then we called the emergency mountain service with the mobile that Stephen had taken just in case.
A few hours later, soaking wet and in a helicopter, we were finally returning home. From this day on, I always take a look through my window and see what the weather is like so that I know if it is a good day to go skiing or not. From that day I have learned the lesson of always being careful with the weather, it is not always reliable!

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Travelling

In 2004, my family and I went to Kenia, where we spent ten dats days visitinf differents villages. We decided to go there because of its exotics animals and incredible vegetation.



One day we decided to visit the masai tribe. So, we took a van and we went there with an enormous group and a tour guide. After we arrived there, somo masai people danced in order to welcome our visit. I was really surpised about its their way of life and how happy there they are. After we had had lunch, my sister and I walked away looking for something similar to a toilet, and two minutes later we finally foung ir. While we were retuning with the rest of the group, a strange person scared us. We were shaning for about three seconds, but suddenly we realised that that girl was a member of the tribe.



From that day, we have been in contact with rush the girl we met, I try to send letters and pictures once month I don't understand the sentence in green

check spelling!!!!!!!!!!

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A SOAKING ENCOUNTER

Last winter, during an extremely rainy day, as I was walking down a main road with three friends we faced the soaking power of an urban wave. Huge puddles of rainwater covered the sides of the road and a high brick wall delimited the extremely narrow walkway, in which we were walking. We weren’t paying much attention to the traffic until we all realized that it was far too late.

A gigantic lorry was speeding down the road; we all knew what was about to happen. Time froze as the first wheel of the lorry reached the puddle in front of us; some of us jumped high in the air, completely useless. An enormous wave caught us all up between the wall and the splashing water that spun furiously from the lorry. The result?

We were dripping wet, completely showered and in complete shock. From this time onwards every time we walk along that road we usually cross the road and keep on walking on the other walkway. However, even though we all ended up with a cold that week, we still remember with laughter our desperation faces about to be lashed by the freezing urban wave.

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Some years ago I had an experience that I’ll never forget while I was staying with my little cousin. We were alone at home because my grandmother had gone to buy a snack for us and we stayed were staying at home.
We were watching TV when I heard a noise. First I didn’t say anything for my cousin not to be scared but I heard that terrifying noise again. My cousin asked me if I had heard that noise with her eyes wide nshut open for fear and I told him I had also heard it. As soon as we could we went to see what those noises were. Eventually we went upstairs to see if we could find what it was. The stairs were completely pitching black.
When we arrived upstairs we stayed very surprised because we saw that those noises were made for my sister who had been locked in the bedroom and she couldn’t go out.1 sentence paragraph!

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Dream or reality?

Seven months ago something terrifying happened to me and I’m sure I’ll remember that night for the rest of my life. I was spending some days with my family in my grandparents’ hometown. One night I suddenly woke up and heard a really loud noise coming from the lounge.
I looked around me. My brother and my cousin were sleeping in the same bedroom as me, and they didn’t look like they had heard anything. I stood up and walked slowly towards the door of the room the room door. It was pitch black and I couldn’t see anything. By the time I decided to go back to bed a beam of blinding light came from downstairs. I run ran as fast as I could towards the living room to find out what was going on. Then, I saw her: an old woman who was wearing such an elegant, blue dress. She stared at me for some seconds. I looked at her face and I started to feel very cold. After a moment and I don’t know why, I fell to the ground and hit my head with a table.
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> I woke up in the morning. I had been laying on the floor for many hours and I had a terrible headache. After a while, I tried to remember that woman imagining her face and her eyes. I was walking between the walls of the corridor when I saw a very familiar painting. I read its title and I realised that it was a portrait of my great grandmother. I looked at it attentively and … there she was again! That was the woman I had seen the night before! Nowadays I still wonder what really happened that night…

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A NARRATIVE ESSAY

Not a lot I remembered that exhilarating experience: Two years ago, me and a group of friends and I decided to make take a trip over a weekend. Montseny was fascinating.
We started the trip in the morning because it was is a gigantic mountain and very difficult to climb,. The landscape was breathtaking and all of us were fascinated.
We began to climb those hard rocks, so for a long time, when we reached the top we were starving and exhausted but we decided to follow the path until the sky turned pitch black.
Whereas we were talking about the experience when all of a sudden it started raining, between the dark and rain Soon afterwards I was dripping wet and, between the dark and the rain, scared to death because I knew that I had separated from the group.
It was freezing but luckily I found a huge cave that was filthy, nevertheless I started to hear some terrifying shouts.I don't see the connection between the sentence and the connector "nevertheless"
I was frightened, so I sat in a corner in the darkness wide awake and wropped did you mean "wrapped"?with my brand new raincoat.
However, the sun returned to shine and I left the cave,. After going down alone, I joined in with my friends who were utterly worried. Remember: utterly is used with EXTREME ADJECTIVES. Here it's better to use "very", "extremely",...
Despite this experience, it taught me a lot. It had been a survival weekend
To sum up, I would repeat it again though previously I should advance remember back the experience.I don't understand this.

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