Thursday, 27 May 2021

POST 4: WILD ANIMALS AND PETS / A MEAL OR FOOD YOU REALLY LIKE

 Today you can choose from two very interesting topics: 

Possible topic N°1
Animals. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you read my sample post to get some ideas:



ANIMALS AND PETS


Some people are animal lovers, others use and abuse animals. Some people can't live without their pet animals, others raise animals to make a living.  I like pets, but I don´t like the idea of having animal hair all over my home.

 I got my first dog, which I still remember after all these years, when I was around six, and I was very fond of another dog we had when I was a teenager but, even though I would like to have a dog now, my flat is not big enough.

 I absolutely disagree with animal mistreatment. I think animals can only be used for medical research as long as they are not hurt in any way. With regard to keeping animals in zoos, I used to think that it was a reprehensible practice. However, I’ve changed my mind now that I know that, in some cases, the captive animals have been saved from a certain death and would surely die if they were set free now.

 People who have a dog should be responsible owners and take the necessary precautions so their pet won’t hurt another animal or person. I was bitten by dogs twice when I was young, and it was no fun at all.

According to the Chinese astrology I was born under the year of the dog, and if I had to be born again an animal, I would probably choose a dog because they are loyal, friendly, intelligent and fun to be around. Do you know what animal you are according to the Chinese Zodiac?
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Here you have some questions to help you write your postYou don’t have to answer all the questions, just choose 1 or 2 from each group.
1
Do you consider yourself an animal lover?
Did you use to have a pet when you were a kid?

2
Do you have a pet now? If so, tell us about it. If not, would you like to have one?

3
What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why?
Do you know someone who owns an unusual pet?

4
Which animal are you according to the Chinese astrology?
What animal would you like  to be?
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Remember that the word count today is  140-150.

Be sure to write comments on  three of your classmates' posts.



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Possible topic N° 2

A MEAL OR FOOD YOU REALLY LIKE

-What is it? (describe it)  /  How is it made?
-Why do you like it so much?
-How does it impact your health? Do you have a healthy diet?
-Do you have any cooking abilities?

Remember that the word count today is  140-150.
Be sure to write comments on  three of your classmates' posts.

Useful vocabulary

It's a kind of...
It consists of ...
It's made of...

In order to make it you need / the ingredients are
You can make it by  ............ing
Then you add ....  =   The .............is added
Then you fry...     =    The ............ is fried

it's good       for you     / for your health  /  healthy     / for your bones
it's bad         for you    / for your health   / unhealthy  / for your skin

-I can cook  (very) well  /  I know how to cook...  / I'm good at cooking

1) Food can be...

  •  nice
  • sweet
  • tender
  • cheap
  • sour
  • fresh
  • lean
  • light
  • raw
  • bland
  • delicious

  • expensive
  • bittersweet
  • sweet-and-sour
  • bitter
  • disgusting
  • awful
  • traditional
  • popular
  • boring
  • heavy
  • oily
  • greasy
  • healthy

  • good for your health
  • bad for your health
  • dry
  • tasty
  • juicy
  • salty
  • spicy
  • hot
  • horrible
  • bad smelling
  • quick to prepare
  • old fashioned

Thursday, 13 May 2021

POST 3: MY FAVOURITE PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY


My television has been absolutely superseded by my computer! When I was a kid our old TV set was the technologycal device I loved the most and I I used to think that nothing would replace it as a source of entertainment. However, my computer has now turned into my favourite piece of technology to have fun with, so I spend more time sitting at my computer than watching TV or being with my friends.
I got my first computer over twenty years ago and then I thought that it was like a magical, miraculous instrument. I just couldn’t believe my eyes: it was able to do complicated things, like counting words, arranging things alphabetically, or copying long texts in  a second or two! 
I usually use my computer to look for information, to find and prepare material for my classes, to learn new things on Youtube, to send e-mails, to find out what my friends are up to on facebook, and a long etcetera, and I think I’ve been using it on  a daily basis for quite a few years.
I especially like my computer because every time I have a doubt I just google for it and generally find the answer. Consequently, it has helped me solve many problems, like what printer and photographic camera I should buy, how to improve my TV reception, where to find things I need to get, etc.
For all the things I’ve mentioned and many more, I guess my life without my computer would be a lot more complicated and a lot less fun.

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This week's blog assignment is to write about your favourite piece of technology. When writing your post be sure you include the following:

-What it is.
-When you got it.
-How you use it.
-How often you use it.
-Why you like it.
-What life would be like without it

Make sure to write a minimum of 130 words and comment on at least 3 of your classmates’ posts and on your teacher’s post, as well.

This time I would like you to include a picture to make your post more appealing.

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USEFUL PHRASES
  • I really like…
  • I really love…
  • My favourite technological device is…
  • One of my favourite devices is…
  • I can't live without my precious ...
  • I got it when I was … 10 years old / I was in highschool  /  for my 15th birthday
  • My aunt Rosa gave it to me     last year / when I was …
  • It was a gift from ……
  • I felt very…    /I felt (really)  grown-up     /    when my .... gave me the…..
  • I use it for   ……..ing, ………ing                         
  • I use it to……….  , and also to ……..
  • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • I use it everyday (on a daily basis)  /  when I need to ….  /   when I have ….. /   When I go to …..
  • I like it because it is… / because it has …. / because it helps me to….. / because it reminds me of….
…………………………….
  • I think  /  I guess  /  I suppose  /  Maybe  /     my life without my …… would be ……  / wouldn't be .....