GROWING UP.

Many people sometimes go out with their friends and they lose control and don’t know what they are doing because they were drunk and drug.

Nowadays,this statement is more usual because the costums are changing more and more.Modern teenagers think that they only will have a good time if they drink and smoke and they forget all the consequences what it can lead to.Moreover,social networks have much more blame that we can imagine because people watch videos and photos about other people who have a good time while they are drinking and young people unconsciously copy them.

On the one hand,specially students who are at the university enjoy more the party because it is a stage of their life which is full of new experiences and also it is a good way to make new friends and to go out with them.In addition,many of them live in a flat with friends and they are far from their house and this can have a great influence because they have more freedom and they haven’t got high standards.

On the other hand,one way to get out of the bad habits is to practise exercise instead of drink and smoke above all drugs.Also,it is not necessary going out all weekend’s night,you can stay at home seeing a film or playing board games with friends and thus you won’t fall out with somebody.Moreover,getting drunk is the worst for the body because when you lie in bed everything spin and the next morning you usually have a malise in your body.

In my opinion,I think there are a great variety of ways to enjoy apart from drinking and they are much more healthy and safe.In my case,I don’t need to drink when I go out because I prefer to be with my friends laughing than to be drunk.

PUNCTUATION.

1. The men in question Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene deserve awards.
The men in question - Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene - deserve awards.
2.Several countries participated in the airlift Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.
Several countries participated in the airlift: Italy, Belgium, France and Luxemburg.
3.Only one course was open to us surrender, said the ex-major, and we did.
"Only one course was open to us surrender-said the ex-major-and we did."
4.Judge Carswell later to be nominated for the Supreme Court had ruled against civil rights.
Judge Carswell, later to be nominated for the Supreme Court, ad ruled against civil rights.
5.In last week’s New Yorker, one of my favourite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland’s article How Not to Go Camping.
In last week´s New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland´s article: How Not to Go Camping.
6.Yes, Jim said, I’ll be home by ten.
Yes -Jim said- I´ll be home by ten.
7.There was only one thing to study till dawn.
There was only one thing to do: study till dawn.
8.Montaigne wrote the following A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
Montaigne wrote the following: "A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself."
9.The following are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow.
The following are the primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.
10.Arriving on the 8 10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate her husband and Tim, their son.
Arriving on the 8:10 plane were: Liz Brooks, my old roommate, her husband and Tim, their son.
11. When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?
When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied: "All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?"
12. He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said No, I don’t know.
He used the phrase "you know" so often that I finally said "No, I don´t know."
13.The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.
The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars: Volkswagens, Porches, and Mercedes Benz.
14.Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9 19 flight, he came instead on the 10 36 flight.
Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9:19 flight; he came instead on the 10:36 flight.
15. Whoever thought said Helen that Jack would be elected class president?
Whoever thought -said Helen - that Jack would be elected class president?
16. In baseball, a show boat is a man who shows off.
In baseball, a show-boat is a man who shows off.
17. The minister quoted Isaiah 5 21 in last Sunday’s sermon.
The minister quoted Isaiah 5:21 in last Sunday´s sermon.
18.There was a very interesting article entitled The New Rage for Folk Singing in last Sunday’s New York Times newspaper.
There was a very interesting article entitled "The New Rage for Folk Singing” in last Sunday´s New York Times newspaper.
19.Whoever is elected secretary of the club Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha must be prepared to do a great deal of work, said Jumita, the previous secretary.
"Whoever is elected secretary of the club (Ashley, Chandra or Aisha) must be prepared to do a great deal of work" - said Jumita, the previous secretary.
20.Darwin’s On the Origin of Species 1859 caused a great controversy when it appeared.
Darwin´s On the Origin of Species (1859) caused a great controversy when it appeared.
21.We had a great time in France the kids really enjoyed it.
We had a great time in Frace; the kids really enjoyed it.
22.Some people work best in the mornings others do better in the evenings
Some people work best in the mornings; others do better in the evenings.
23.What are you doing newt weekend
"What are you doing next weekend?"
24.Mother had to go into hospital she had heart problems
Mother had to go into hospital. She had heart problems.
25.Did you understand why I was upset
"Did you understand why I was upset?"
26. It is a fine idea let us hope that it is going to work
"It is a fine idea, let us hope that it is going to work."
27. We will be arriving on Monday morning at least I think so
We will be arriving on Monday morning. At least, I think so.
28.A textbook can be a wall between teacher and class
A textbook can be a wall between teacher and class.
29.The girls father sat in a corner
The girls’ father sat in a corner.
30.In the words of Murphys Lax Anything that can go wrong will go wrong
In the words of Murphy´s Law, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong."

EDUCATION IS CHANGING.

Education is the main way of the life to be someone respected and to make a success of your behaviour.

In each home and family,there are different ways to educate.Everyone have not the same ideals and not all teenagers are brought up by their parents in the right way.Therefore,young people are much less controlled these days and they can do what they want because many parents do not show interest in their acts.For this reason,many times young people throw up their studies and they are dedicated to being at home and to be maintained.This is every time more usual in the current families.

On the one hand,the main education comes from each home and how parents teach it to their children.So,if a child does not receive enough motivation,he probably will not get a good grade on his studies.Moreover,many times friends influence much and pupils do not attend lectures and almost always these pupils are who fail virtually everything.

On the other hand,teachers have a great responsibility for teaching students the right modals and behaviour because thanks to them,students can have opportunities to be awarded a degree and to earn a living.In addition,teachers work hard to motivate pupils and they prepare classes for long hours so that students get sound knowledges and they can work for great companies.

To my mind,education is one of the most important and essential thing in the life because if you do not have it,you never will be respected by others.But the main focus of education is the family and the ideals which everyone learn in it.

MY FAVOURITE ACTOR&ACTRESS

LEONARDO DICAPRIO

He was born in Hollywood on November 11th, 1974.Leonardo was an only child whose parents divorced when he was a baby. At the age of five,Leonardo made his debut on a popular children’s television show before being removed for being too disruptive. When he was 14 he signed to an agency and popped-up in a Matchbox cars commercial before landing acting roles in a few short-lived TV shows, most notably ‘Parenthood’ where he met Tobey Maguire and nominated for the ‘Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor.’

DiCaprio made his movie debut in 1991 with direct-to-video horror ‘Critters 3’ which indirectly led to a regular role in TV’s ‘Growing Pains’.

In1996, DiCaprio starred in Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Notable for retaining the ‘original’ Shakespearean dialogue the movie was a huge hit but financially eclipsed by 1997 blockbuster ‘Titanic’ which was, until 2010, the highest grossing film ever made.

In 2013 he worked again with Baz Lurhrmann for a big-screen adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby. That year he also starred in another Scorsese picture, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, based on the life of a stockbroker who was arrested in the late 1990’s for fraud. Another Golden Globe to add to his collection, a fourth Academy Award nomination. In January 2013 he announced he was going to take break from acting and ‘fly around the world doing good for the environment.

                                                 JULIA ROBERTS

Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967 in Smyrna, Georgia.She has English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German, and Swedish offspring. She wanted to be a veterinarian .She also played the clarinet in her school band. After graduating from Smyrna's Campbell High School, she attended Georgia State University, but did not graduate. She later headed to New York to pursue a career in acting. Once there, she signed with the Click Modeling Agency and enrolled in acting classes.

In New York, she also joined the family business, landing a guest appearance on the television series Crime Story (1986-88).The following year, Roberts cemented her status as a rising star in Steel Magnolias (1989) and earning an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress.

Roberts became known to worldwide audiences when she starred with Richard Gere in ‘Pretty Woman’(1990). The role also earned her a second Oscar nomination, this time as Best Actress, and second Golden Globe Award win, as Motion Picture Best Actress (Musical or Comedy). She followed up that role with a few career missteps: Dying Young (1991) received mixed reviews, as did Hook (1991), which revisited the story of Peter Pan.

Roberts and her husband, Daniel Moder, met on the set of her film The Mexican in 2000. Together, they have three children: twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter Moder and son, Henry Daniel Moder.

THESIS STATEMENT+ OUTLINE

UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES: AFRICA

1.Thesis statement: Almost all countries of Africa are in a delicate situation due to the war and hunger what developed countries have not realised yet of.

2.Political conflicts
  A.Corruption
  B.Murders by terrorist groups 
  C.Problems with not islamic religion 

3.Social situation
  A.Human and weapon trafficking
  B.Hunger and homeless
  C.African women's role
    a.Rapes
    b.Undervalued women

4.Inadequate medical services
   A.New diseases which expand quickly due to insufficient medicaments
   B.More deaths due to shortage of medical assistance

MAN ON THE EDGE

When everyone thought everything was lost and the man was going to jump,Sally appeared.She was walking through the street and she saw many people who were looking up.Then she looked and she realised the man,who wanted to jump ,was her boyfriend.Sally was afraid because her boyfriend wanted to kill himself and she felt guilty.She decided to go up and to avoid that her boyfriend jump.When she was on the room,she got closer at the window and she started to speak.Danny heard her voice and suddenly he looked at her.When they saw each other Sally said him that it was a madness what he was doing and she begged him that he returned  inside.But Danny ignored and he put down one of their hand.Then Sally shouted and she started to cry.She didn't know what she could do and she decided to tell him that she had been wrong about its relationship.Danny seemed more calm and he got closer at the window.Unfortunately,when he was just close Sally,he slipped.Everyone shouted because he was in danger.The policemen grabbed him by the arms and they put him on the floor.Sally huged and kissed him and she realised that he was the man who she loved.

CONFLICS IN AFRICA

Nowadays,thousands of people suffer hunger due to the bad political measures in this continent.People have to flee from their country due to the war.Their only way out is to go abroad and start a new life.But it sometimes is difficult because african people haven't got as many opportunities as people from other countries.Many times they don't get their dreams because they die or they are detained.

PARTNER: ISABEL CONESA MARTÍNEZ

These problems are actually more important and serious that it can be seen due to these difficulties affect people who haven't got enough chances to change their lifes.As I see it,one solution of these problems is to try to care much more about this situation in Africa,and despite of thinking about the problem,it is essential to take/do real measures to solve this serious problem.

All that I said before is true and there are many people in this case.So that,people should realise the suffering they are going through.Moreover,if everyone help to underdeveloped countries they may have more success in their dreams.

CONTRAST PARAGRAPH

When you listen music,you open your mind and do not realise what it happens around you.This may is what rock music's fans feel when they listen music."Sex pistols"was a band whose main music was punk although they also played rock music.It is a kind of music very stressful because it is higher than other music.Punk singers sing usually screaming with a fast rhythmic.In addition,the clothing is very eccentric because many times singers wear black clothes with rare printed which are emblems of their lifestyle.In all punk rock concerts people are standing dancing and jumping. On the other hand,Rostropovich was one of the greatest cellists.He played classic music,a kind of music very slow and pleasant.This type of music is common listened at conservatories where people are sitting on seats and they are quiet listening it.It is a way to relax and to be calm.Moreover,classical musician do not sing,they only play their instruments and feel the rhythmic of music.

AN OPINION PARAGRAPH

When we go to zoos,we forget  we pay to visit  enclosed animals,animals which are not in their habit and people try to conceal their natural habit as it doesn't exit yet.Wild animals who were born free and now they are convicted to be zoo animals because we are killed them due to we are causing their habitat destruction.

Zoos teach us that it is good to keep captivity's animals with arguments as protection and reproduction of some animals who are facing extinction but I wonder : Who are the real culprits to their extinction? Humans!
And the thing is that behind these prisions exist a lucrative business whose objective is to force animals to distract visitors in a way the zoos increase their profits and they keep a huge reputation.

If it was true that people want to protect species,they wouldn't train them for hours,days even years in order to force them to make external performance to their habitat.To achieve these wild animals learn the different shows,they must pass a training based on punishment and the repetition.Moreover,when animals disobey they are punished with violence.

If we really want to help and protect wild animals,we must be aware of our actions,we must start to preserve their habitats and combat the reasons why humans continue killing the great variety of species animals on our planet.

"GUERNICA"

This painting was created by Pablo Picasso in 1937.It is one of the most famous painting of national and international art.It was created in Spanish Civil War when German air force bombed Guernica,located in Pais Vasco.This fact caused much impact because it was the first time that Spanish population received a bombing.This inspired to Picasso to compile all pictures of the War and to make this amazing painting which shows different images related with the pain caused.
For me,It is a mixture of pain,suffering,death and sadness,direct consequences of the tragedy and it is a way to make feeling how people suffered that moment.Although,It doesn't show the bombing it shows different icons which reflect the suffering.

DESCRIBING SOMEONE

I'm going to describe my best friend,Cristina.She is 18 yers old and she lives in Pilar de la Horadada.We knew the first time when we went at High School.Now,we seem like sisters because we always spend time together.For example,we have travelled to some places,we go to shopping... we have a lot of things in common.Also,we have the same sense of humour and we always laugh with some foolishness.
About herself,she is tall and thin.She has straight brown hair and her eyes are brown.She has an older sister who is my friend too.The best of her personality is that she is always laughing and she always sees the good side of things.
Finally,I hope our friendship lasts for a long time because I have found a real friend who know to make me smiling and to give me good advices.

TRAVELING

I have always travelled through Spain.I have visited Bilbao,Zaragoza,Madrid and above all Galicia because my father is from a village called Pantiñobre.This village is full of nature and there is a beautiful scenery,It is very quite because there are only four or five houses and it is a good place do high-altitude trekking.My family and me always spend Christmas's holidays in Galicia.In winter It is very cold so It is important to take warm clothes.The worst part is that it is a tiring journey because from my town to there it takes 7 or 8 hours but it is worth visiting because it is a village full of untouched regions so if someone is keen photographer this is the best place to take wonderful pictures.


Apart from that,in the future I would like to go abroad,especially New York or Namibia .It is my dream because I have never been abroad.I think New York is a interesting city with a lot of places to visit as Times Square,Central Park,Empire State...I have always wanted to take some picture in the Statue of Liberty.I think it is the icon of New York.


Also I would like to visit Namibia,especially Namibian tribes.I would like to live with their habits.I think It would be interesting to know different cultures and to learn about their lifestyles.

FEAR

Fear of being alone ever
Fear of losing my relatives
Fear of the skyscraper
Fear of not getting my career
Fear of spiders and fear of all insects
Fear of not finding company when I am sad
Fear of being cowardly
Fear of hypocrisy
Fear of walking alone at night
Fear of not finding affection
Fear of falling ill
Fear of death
Fear of the time
Fear of the flame
Fear of not finding someone to love me
Fear of flying
Fear my mobile phone breaking down
Fear of snakes
Fear of seeing my mother crying
Fear this day will end with bad news
Fear of not loving and fear of not being loved
Fear that people not believe on me
Fear of driving so fast
Fear of being refused
Fear of the time
I've said that.

ABOUT MYSELF

Hi,my name is Natalia and I am 18 years old.I was born in Pilar de la Horadada,a town located in Alicante.It is a small town  around twenty-five thousand people.It is a quite and famed town for their wonderful beaches where tourists usually stay in summer .There I have all my friends and when I came to Murcia I was sad because I am not going to stay with them this year because I have started to study here.They told me that I didn't go away but I hope this new stage of my life would be amazing.
The good part is that I am going to study a wonderful degree,English studies.Really,I don't know if I have chosen a good option.Although,I like so much English I am unconfident and I think that this degree could be a bit difficult but,on the other hand,I think the best is to set goals and achieve them.

Also,I chose this degree because one day I would like to understand perfectly when an English native speak because I have some problems with listening,It is the worst for me.In adittion,I would like to travel around the world and I would like to know news places such as London,New York,LA...and their cultures and lifestyles.For this reason,I think English studies can help me to know more about English countries's culture and about its whole world of words.