Reading is important

Recent studies proved that in Spain, about only 43 per cent of the children read on an aregular bscis. It's a little better than in US , where the 95 per cent of children play video games, chat with their friends...but only the 5 per cent of the children enjoy reading.
Well, this is a very depressing fact because reading has got lots of benefits. For example, you can develop your verbal activities, improve your focus and concentration, you anprove your imagination...
In my opinion, if you want to enjoy your reading, you must choose a good book, find a quiet place  where you can set up your reading and for example, if you think that the book you are reading is too hard to understand, you could try an easier book.

Reading is important

About 95% of the children in the US play video games, watch TV, chat with their friends or play on the computer, but only 5% of the children enjoy reading. In Spain the situation is similar. Most of spanish teenagers play sports and go out, but only 43% of them read. That's only because they have to do it in the school, no because they enjoy doing it.

They don't understand that reading has a lot of benefits. For example, books develop your verbal abilities and improve your concentration. They also reduce stress, because you have to take your time to read and you should be in silence. Furthermore, they improve your imagination, because you have to create the characters inside your head, or maybe you imagine that you are one of them.

Some people don't read because they find books boring. That's because they didn't find a book that is for them. They must also find a peaceful place, with a confortable chair and a nice light.

OUR TRIP OR AUSTRALASIA

TO: bangalore@gemtravels.com

FROM: Susana Martínez and Mercedes Sande.

SUBJECT: Amazing Australasia Tour.

Dear Sir or Madam,

We're interested in the Amazing Australasia tour you're advertising in the Iberia spot advert on TV and would be obliged if you could provide us with some further information.

We understand that it includes a two week stay at Park Hyatt Sydney. Could you please tell us the total cost of a month's trip, including two weeks in Sydney, one week in New Zealand, three nights in Tahiti and four nights on the Tasmanian Islands.

We're looking to go from the week beginning 30th June until 30th July 2016. Could you tell us if these dates are available?

Also, what's the most convenient way to book? 

Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you.

Susana Martínez and Mercedes Sande.

TO: bangalore@gemtravels.com
FROM: Brais González
SUBJECT: Chalo Asia

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am interested  in the amazing Chalo Asia tour you are advertising in the Trips and Tours magazine
and would be obliged if you could provide me with some further information.

Could you please tell me the cost of a four week trip including six nights in Dubai, seven nights in Japan, six in China, 2 in Hong Kong , 3 in Sri Lanka and 4 in Nepal?

I am looking to go from the week beginning the 3rd November until the 1st December 2016. Could you tell me if these dates are available?

Also, what is the most convenient way to book?

Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you.

Brais González

Chalo Asia Tour - Email - Pablo Rañales

TO: bangalore@gemtravels.com
FROM: pablo9perez9@gmail.com
SUBJECT:  Chalo Asia tour

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am interested in the Chalo Asia tour you are advertising in one of your brochures. I would be obliged if you could provide me with some further information.

I understand that it includes at least one or two nights in each place that I can see in the brochure. Could you tell me the total cost of each night? If I can choose, I would like to spend a week in Dubai, six nights in Japan and China,  five nights in Nepal and three nights in the rest of the places.

I am looking to go during August or in another month of the summer, it doesn´t matter. Could you tell me if these dates are available?

Also, what is the most convenient way to book?

Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you.

Pablo Rañales.

New Zealand tour

TO: bangalore@gemtravels.com
FROM: Raquel Pérez
SUBJECT: New Zealand tour

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am interesested in the New Zealand tour you are advertising in the Trip and Tours magazine and would be obliged if you could provide me with some further information.

I understand that it includes a one-day-tour in Australia. Could you please tell me the total cost of a two weeks trip, including three nights in New Zealand, four in Tahiti, three in Fiji and three in Tasmania islands?

I am looking to go from the week beginning 7th July until 21st July 2016. Could you tell me if these dates are available?

Also, what is the most convenient way to book?

Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you.

Raquel

Traditional Galician food

Galician food has traditionally been based on fish, shellfish and pork and generally served with potatoes and other vegetables.  The most common and typical foods eaten in Galicia include Galician broth and cured ham.

The Galician breakfast consists of a cup of coffee or a bowl of milk, cereal, biscuits and a slice of toast with jam. We have this small breakfast between 9:00 am and 11:00 am.

Most people today have their biggest meal in the middle of the day, between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Many children at school and adults at work will have a packed lunch. It typically consists of a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a drink. Most teenagers have a canteen at their school, so they can buy food and eat it between classes.

We have a small dinner between 9:00 pm and 10:30 pm. It consists of an omelette, fried eggs, sausages or pizza.

By Noelia Calvo

To Elisabeth Domínguez Barreiro

Hope you are well.
I heard that you are planning to stay for a month at the same Hall of Residence as me. you better choose another one. So far, it is  a nasty place where I have had to deal with a lot of problems.

My room was full of dust, and the bathroom was filthy too. I think they have dogs in the basement because I heard squealing sounds at night, and now it will give you the chills. The food is terrible. It´s the worst thing of all because I think they don´t pay atention to that kind of details.

So, I hope you take my advice. Choose the Hall of Residence that I recomend you on the link, all of my english friends say that it´s wonderful and clean. I hope you enjoy this experience and please give me some news about your family.

An Email to a Friend.

Hi, long time no see. How are you? How are your paretns and your dogs?

I'll tell you about my Hall of Residence in Oxford because next month you'll come. I advise you....It's a terrible place to stay!

Rooms are small, dark and not clean. My flatmate is good by day, but at night I hate her. She is a snoring flatmate. I can't sleep and I'm very tired.

 Other problems is the food It's horrible! It's bland. But near the Residence we've a McDonald's. That is OK.

 And the shower....OMG the shower! The drains are clogged. But we've got a lake near the Residence so you can wash yourself there.

But if you prefer a host family I can recommend some friends for you to stay with. they tell me it's good. Not far from school, the rooms are small but clena, the food's tasty.

Well, I'll fibish because I'm going to the cinema with some friends. 

Please, give me some news about you and your family.

Kisses,

           Susana.

By Elisabeth Domínguez

To Noelia Calvo Tizón

Hi, long time no see. I hope you and your family are well. I´m writing to you from the Hall of the Residence in Oxford. But it is more like a hostel than a residence. Everithing is terrible: the rooms where we sleep are very small for two people and there isn´t enough light to do my homework or study.Also, the rooms are very dirty, so it´s not comfortable. As well as that, I have a snoring flatmate.

You don´t know how difficult it is to sleep all night with him snoring. Sometimes it is really impossible to concentrate on something while he is sleeping. Another problem is that the drains in the shower are clogged. So, you have to have a very fast shower. Because if you don´t, water will floud the room.

My mum told me that next year you are coming here. So I want to give you  some advice. If you can, don´t choose to came to a Hall of Residence. The best thing you can do it is go to a host family. You will be more comfortable and your room will be cleaner.

I cant wait to see you. And please give me some news about you.

Hughs and kisses.

An email to a friend by Raquel

Hi, long time no see. It's nice to hear from you again. I hope you are well.

I heard you're going to come to the Hall of Residence to take an English course in Oxford as I'm doing at the moment. Just a word of warning: think twice. I'm not exagerating if I say this is the worst place I ever see. It's not only the rooms are dingy (dark and small), but also filthy (everything is dirty, I'd say very disgusting). Nevertheless, the worst things come at the night. That means that there are strange snoring sounds.

I believe that you should change your reservation and forget about it. Just run away and don't look back! I have found a nice place where you can live. This is a small  house with a host family, not far from school. Although rooms are small, they are all clean. What's more, you can find sports facilities nearby - I tell you that because I know  you like playing hockey.

Please, give me some news about your family. Hope to see you soon. Willl you visit me when you arrive?

Raquel

Email telling a friend I'm applying for a position as a trainer at Tommy's kindergarten

Hey Raquel,

I hope you're well. So, there's something I wanted to pick your brain about.

I'm thinking of applying for a position as a trainer at Tommy's kindergarten. You know how much I love looking after kids so I think it would be ideal for me. I've always dreamt of working as a teacher.

You know I'm outgoing, enthusiastic and am really into teaching. Everybody knows my memory is legendary and I can think on my feet. I know, I know, I'm the most absentminded person ever but what they don't know won't hurt them!

This year that I worked for you, looking after your little brother have made me really confident and skilled when dealing with children. So, I'm not afraid of being in charge of kids, looking after them and teaching them.

Baby sitting those German kids was hell at the time but I can't deny that I got hands on experience on dealing with cheeky monkeys!

Let me know what you think. Don't hold back, I want the truth!

Catch you later!

Alba

Application form for a position of teaching assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of teaching assistant that I saw advertised in the newspaper.

I have loved teaching since I was a child so this job would truly be a dream come true. I can't think of anything better than being able to share my knowledge with all the students of the University of Cumberland.

I'm hard-working, enthusiastic, intelligent and I know a bit of everything. I make sure that I keep up to date on new lessons. I have a great memory and can improvise with ease. I work well under pressure and can adapt to new situations easily, taking initiative when necessary. I also take pride in being extremely organised.

My work with the USC for a year improved my leadership and communication skills and my ability to work with teenagers. My main duties were to teach, to be the advisor of a class ensuring that in that class everything ran smoothly.

My period of work experience with USC was invaluable as it gave me hands on experience of working in a real classroom for the first time and I look forward to developing the skills I learnt previously while working with the University of Cumberland.

I belileve I would be a valuable addition to the University and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Alba

Dear Susan. By Alba

Dear Susan,

Hey, I haven't heard from you in ages. I'm glad you're still alive. You're going to come in two weeks, so there're some places that you should visit.

First, you should go to Hércules' Tower, it's really amazing. You can also go for a walk along the beautiful beaches in Ares. If you like animals, we can go to the Coruña Aquarium. It's really nice!

Galicia isn't just a great place for sightseeing. Apart from that, there're lots of other things to do. If you're in to fashion, I have to take you to Marineda Center, because there're a lot of incredible shops. You will love it!

I can't wait to see you,

                         Alba.

Dear Susan by Raquel

Dear Susan,

Hey, I haven't heard from you in ages. I'm glad you're still alive. How is everything going? I know you're coming in a couple of weeks, so at present I'm thinking about all the sights to see here.

There are some amazing places you should visit, like The Tower of Hercules in A Coruña or The Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. If you like food or shopping, you should go to the shopping centre Marineda.

Apart from sightseeing, there are lots of other things to do, like going shopping or walking.

Don't forget to pack your umbrella! Hugs and kisses.

The person who has influenced me the most by Raquel

The person who has influenced me the most is my grandfather. His name is Ángel. He's been working all his life to give his children the best. He has never studied because he left school at twelve, but he's always telling me that I have to study, specially languagues.

My grandfather started to work at 12 in a ship. He was traveling around Europe for 6 years, without seeing his family. When he returned, he found out that his mother had died one year before and from then on, he had to help his father with his young brothers and sisters.

He influenced me the most because he has taught me lots of things.

The person who influenced my life

The personn who influenced my life the most is my dad. He is tall and he has got short black hair and brown eyes.

He was living in a house with a lot of animals when he was a child. Now he works as a fisherman on a ship. He is really fun and he always makes laught to the people that is with him.

He influenced my life because when I was a child, he tought me a lot of things. For example, when he was watching a football match I was sitting with him and he explained to me all the questions that I had about it. I learned a lot with him. Now we watch the matches together and I love it.

The person that I admire the most. Alba Brage

The person that I admire the most is my aunt Sira, because she overcame cancer. 

She's very positive and strong. Whatever happens to her she always smiles and is happy. When she was ill she made a lot of jokes. When she was with my family, she didn't want anyone to be sad.

I learned a lot from her, I learned to be positive and strong. Her illness influenced me a lot, because now I want to be a doctor to save people's lifes, like the person who saved my aunt.

She's a teacher, so when I was a child she helped me whith my homework. In my family everybody talks Spanish, but with me, she talks in Galician, because she wants me to learn ir. Now I appreciate it a lot.

Dear you by Noelia

Dear you,
It has been five days since you left and every day I wake up and remember how much I hate you. When you took that taxi I was very disappointed with you, At the start of the summer I would never have imagined that what happened last weekend could happen. We never had an arguement and we looked like a nice couple. Why did you fall in love with another person? I know that you live in another village but we could make an effort and take buses. Now I have to say goodbye, forgive you and hope that I won't see you again, but I wish you the best. You were my worse mistake ever, I better let you go and go back to my normal life without you.

Noelia.

Dear my first love:
It was three years ago today that you went out of my life. I remember the day that you left and I didn't forget all the moments that I spent with you.
When I think of you I cry so much because you were the first man that I felt in love with. I think about when you and I stayed at home and had dinner with your parents. We didn't care anything!
But you left with someone else and I can never forgive you. You didn't know how much that I cried, because when I saw you with someone else I hated you.
Now I don't care about you, and my life is better without you in it.
Love,
Sara.