My summer plan

I'm sure that next summer will be different and really special. Not because I will work for the first time, no, no, since I will spend one month hosted in a Amercian family in Florida. I will live in Jacksonville, which is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida, with Marina, Sílvia, Carla and Anna.

Once there, we will have English daily lessons, to try to improve this language. We will also visit some important cities like Orlando and we will do varied excursions such us going to Walt Disney World Resort. But, above all we will swim and surf over those typical big waves of Florida.

I think that this trip will be a great experience in life and I am eager that 2nd July comes soon.

One of my favourite bands: PCD

One of my favourite bands is Pussycat Dolls. Pussycat Dolls, or PCD, is a pop, dance, hip hop and R&B group. It was formed in 1995 in Los Angeles (California) and it’s made up with Nicole Scherzinger (the main singer), Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thoronton and Jessica Sutta. Recently the group has been increased with a new singer, Carmit Bachar.
Pussycat Dolls’ first album, PCD, was released in 2005. “Don’t Cha” was their first hit which made this band famous everywhere. Their second album, Doll Domination, was published in 2008 with their single “When I grow up”, followed by “Whatcha think about that” in collaboration with Missy Elliot and “I hate this part” that was a global success. The “World Domination Tour” started in January 2009 and it will be around the world. Lately, the Pussycat Dolls have recorded a new single “Jai Ho” for the film “Slumdog Millionaire”.

Their songs have reached the best positions in some countries and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) have awarded some of them with different prizes.

An e-mail

Hello Anna,

How are you? I hope you are well. Today, I'm writing to tell you about my experience as a language learner, my exams results, and so on.

Firstly, I have to say that my job would be related to humanistic studies. In my opinion, I consider a great thing to know all kind of languages because it's the basics of our society. It's crucial if we want to understand each other.

That's why, nowadays, I'm learning Catalan (my mother tongue), Spanish, English and French at my high school. But this year I've begun studying Latin since a lot of languages come from it. I also study English in Cambridge School where I've passed some hard exams like: Trinity 1, 2, 3 and 5, KET and PET. Therefore, I can say that I'm good at English. This month I've started teaching a nine-year-old child called Aleix who you know very well. I hope my lessons are useful for him!As for my exams I can say that I usually have good marks in my tests.

That's all for now. I hope to hear from you soon.

Best wishes,

Laura

My song

If I were a boy - Beyoncé Knowles

If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I’d roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I’d kick with who I wanted
And I'd never get confonted for it
Cause they’d stick up for me.

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl I swear
I’d be a better man.
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

If I were a boy
I would just turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they think that I was sleeping alone
I’d put myself first
And make the rules as I go
Cause I know that she’d be faithful
Waitin’ for me to come home

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man.
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

It’s a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I’d forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong

But you’re just a boy
You don’t understand (Yeah you don’t understand)
How it feels to love a girl
Someday you wish you were a better man
You don’t listen to her
You don’t care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
Cause you’ve taken her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you’re just a boy.

Laura

The United States of America

The United States of America is a country which is situated in the North America and it has got 50 states and one federal district. That’s why, their flag has got 50 stars next to the red and white stripes. Their national language is English and the capital is Washington. Currently, there have been elections to choose a new president and Barack Obama has won them. This choice has meant a change of the mentality of the inhabitants because Barack Obama is a black man.
The United States were established on 4th July 1776, when they became independent. But then, it changed with the United States Constitution. It has taken part in different wars, but now it’s the world power.
One of the most well-known monuments of this country is the Statue of Liberty that was a present of France and it’s placed in Liberty Island. For this reason, the United States represents a sign of freedom. It’s also important the event that occurred on 11th September 2001. The two Twin Towers (World Trade Center) fell down when two planes crashed and a lot of people died.

Laura

News

UNDER THE WATER

The ship which has changed Costa Rica


Last week, two swimmers were diving in Costa Rica’s coast when suddenly found a ship under the water. Their first thought was that they had discovered the remains of an old craft, which had sank some years ago. But appearances can be deceptive.

It all started on the 27th October. Like every Monday, Tim Robinson and Jack Cruise took their equipment and went to the sea for diving. Once there, they began watching the precious and new worlds that seabed hides. Nevertheless, they noticed that something had changed. There weren’t many fishes and water was darker than usual. However, the divers followed their way but, after some minutes, they discovered a ship under the water. Firstly, they believed that it was an ancient boat that had sank a few years ago.
Nowadays, one week later, some scientists have investigated the case and that’s why we can say that the incident was more dangerous than it seemed. According the latest news, the craft had an engine problem and, all at once, it overturned and the passengers died. But the most shocking fact is that the ship deals in drugs, which had to be delivered on an island. These substances have been found in the seawater.
To sum up, government has decided to keep an eye on any kind of goods and it will pay attention on every ship which arrives in the port. We will keep you updated about what will happen with this strange incident.

Laura

My presentation

Helloo!
My name is Laura and I was born on 5th May 1993, so now I'm 15 years old. Currently, I'm studying 4th of ESO in IES Ramon Muntaner. I live in Figueres with my parents in a big house in the outskirts of the city. I also have a little brother who this year has started in my High School.
In my free time I'm used to hang out with my friends, go to the cinema, surf on the Internet and listen to music (specially pop-rock music). But, above all, my favourite hobbie is tennis. I play tennis twice a week in Alt Empordà Tennis Club with some friends and I always spend a great time with them.
That's all for today. See you soon,

Laura