Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Description of the Picture Number 3

              In the middle of the quite lake, it was a lot of activities in the wood  boat. Inside the boat were  a grandpa, grandson, and a grandfather’s dog, there were coloring with yellow, for the day was starting to get dark. The white and brown dog was in front of the grandfather; it was drinking the yellow water and thinking that the water was honey. Meanwhile, the old man was between the kid and the dog, he was fishing, smoking, teaching fish to his granson, and thinking if the dog was going to frighten away the fish. He was wore a leather hat, a beige shirt, and blue jeans. Also the men’s shirt and pants seemed green below the yellow light. The child was behind his grandfather, and he was looking him trying to learn, but he was forgetting to paddle. Therefore, the boat stayed on the middle of the lake with severals activities inside it.

Be Good Students in IECP

            There are several steps to being a successful IECP student. One step is to attend most of the classes. It is understandable that students can not go to every class because they may have a problem such as sickness and, therefore, can not go out of their houses. Still, it is necessary to send an e-mail to the teacher to know what the lesson was about. However, if the students do not go to the class, they are going to lose the explanation of the subjects, and maybe when they study in their houses, they are not going to understand all the activities or words. Another step to being successful students is to take notes in all the classes. For example, if the students takes notes in all the classes, they are going to have all the knowledge in their writing and it will be available for reading at any moment. So it is possible review it several times. Also, if the students take notes, it is going to be possible to review the words that they do not know learning from their own mistakes. Finally, another step is to do all the homework and do it on time. For instance, students’ grades are going to be better if they do all the homework. In addition, the students are going to be in the same level as the rest of the class, so they are not going to get behind. In conclusion, there are several steps that IECP students can do to attain a successful result in their courses. 

Monday, September 20, 2010

Summary of “EU OKs Mobile Phone on Planes”


In the Breaking News English, “EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes”, Sean Banville states about that since this year the European Union (EU) allowed the use of cell phones on aeroplane over Europe.  Then Banville writes thatthis service permits better connectivity on planes. Europe is the first region that allows the use of cell phones in planes. EU officials emphasizes that cell phones are not going to affect the security of the plane. After that, Banville explains that not all the people is agree with this decision, so the EU is putting flight etiquette rules so passangers won't be disturbed. Supporting by the commissioner of EU telecoms, Vivian Reding. Finally, she also says that the cost of using cell phones in planes will probably be elevated, although it is not going to take off if that is the case. In conclusion, today it is allowed make phone calls in Europe’s skies, and the EU put rules for had a satisfactory trip and for not disturbed any passengers.

Summary of ''Can Animals Think?"

     In the FY1 article, "Can Animals Think?," Karen Blanchard states that some scientists presume that animals have an ability for thinking complexly. First, a chimpanzee that is called Dandy can plan ahead to hide the fruit and eat it alone later. Second, in Japan there is a heron that proves that she can think by created a tool to catch a fish. Third, a parrot that is called Alex shows that he can explain his feelings, for he can organize words according his thought. Forth, scientist have seen that octopus in Italy can do what another octopus do by watching. Finally, Timmy the gorilla can represent his love by crying when his family is taken away. In conclusion, these stories make scientists hypothesize that animals can think.

Monday, September 13, 2010

The Music Groups' Clothing

               Music groups wear different types of clothing for various reasons. First, the punk fashion groups wear ripped clothing because they want to create a crazy fashion. In addition, they use body piercing because they want be rebellious. On the other hand, hip hop fashion groups like to wear big floppy hats because  they don't wash their hair. Other clothes that they use is the baggy jeans. The reason is that they use their pyjamas under their jeans, and they don't like change clothes in the morning. Finally, the grunge fashion groups always have long, straight hair, and they like to wear heavy boots. The reason is that they want be dangerous, but also they want to be funny. In conclusion, there are different type of groups with several reasons for their choice of clothing.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Try It Out! page 32

                    The Switch

                            The movie entitled "The Switch" is a romantic comedy that is about of the story of Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) and her best friend Wally (Jason Bateman).  In the beginning of the movie, Kassie talks with Wally, and she says that she wants to become pregnant. The problem is that she doesn’t have a husband, and she doesn't have a boyfriend either. After that, she decides to get pregnant by artificial insemination, so she hires a sperm donor. On the day of the insemination, her friend plans a party to celebrate the future pregnancy. During the party, Wally drinks to much, and by accident he changes the sperm for his. She eventually becomes pregnant, but the problem is that she doesn’t know about the little mistake with the sperm. Wally was so drunk at the party, so on the next day he doesn’t know either. Later, she decides to move to another city to have the baby with her family. Seven years later, she returns to New York, and they meet together. After a while, he remembers that he changed the bottle, so he understands that he is the real father of Sebastian (Thomas Robinson). Then he tries to tell her the truth, but every time that he tries, something happens, so he can’t tell her. Meanwhile, she is dating the sperm donor, Roland (Patrick Wilson), the supposed dad of her son. On the day that Roland wants to ask for her hand in marriage, Wally decides to tell her the truth. In the end of the movie, she forgives him. Finally, they get married, and they live happily ever after.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Try It Out! page 50

           There are several ways to spend your time and not study. First, there are productive ways to spend your time. For example, you can do your errands. Second, there are unproductive ways to spend your time. For instance, you can watch TV, play video games, and go to the cinema. Third, there are activities that are good for your health. For example, you can play soccer, basketball, or run. Finally, there are social activities that you can do. For instance, you can call your friends, or talk with theirs for chat. In conclusion, there are several activities that you can do for not studying.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

A Person Who Has Made a Difference: Augusto Pinochet

     Augusto Pinochet has made a difference in the history of my country, Chile. He taked the control the government with force. On September 11 in 1973. In this day, he removed the president that was at that moment. The president was Salvador Allende.  Pinochet stayed in the government for seventeen years. He changed the politics, from a socialism to a capitalism. For that reason, the government support to the rich people more than support the poor people,and they were who really needed the help. He founded a dictatorship, and it was forbidden say a different opinion. In the case that someone said something different at the public opinion, they were killed. In this period a lot of people were killed . For all these reasons, he has made a difference in my country.