TESTS (PROVES EXTERNES)

Hi auntie

How are you? I hope you’re well. I’m writing to tell you about my new friend. His name is Roberto, and he’s 15 years old and he is very tall.  He’s got curly hair and he’s got a special hobby: he likes dancing, classic music, and theatre. But, he doesn’t like football and extreme sports.  He has two dogs and a cat. Also he has a horse in Germany. He comes to Spain to practise Spanish.

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Last weekend I got up at 7:00 pm because I went to Barcelona by bus, to watch my brother in the marathon. Then, in the afternoon, I leave to Banyoles and I did homework and I studied for Monday’s English exam. The next day, I met my friends and I went to climb in the mountains. I t was a fantastic day.

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Hi Daivid

When you come next Saturday, in the morning, we’ll visit the Barcelona town (Sagrada Familia, FCB stadium,..).Then, in the afternoon, we’ll go to Tibidabo ad finally, we’ll go to sleep in my apartment. The next day we’ll visit my town: Banyoles. The last day we’re go to Oix to climb a mountain.

See you soon!

Quim.

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Last night I slept in my home and then, a terrible monster got me up! He wanted to kill me and I ran in all the house. The doors and windows were closed and I went to the kitchen in the end, to take a scissors.  The monster wanted to kill me but with the scissors, I killed him. The monster was deed.

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Hi Peter,

My name is Quim and I’m 15. I go to Casa Nostra School and my favourite subject is maths. I like sports in general (tennis, football, handball...) but I don’t like extreme sports. I live in a beautiful town: Banyoles, and we’ll visit this (but one day we visit Barcelona and we went to the FCB stadium).

See you soon. Love

MY TRIP TO ITALY

Hi, my name is Quim and today I’m going to talk about my travel to Italy with my school class. Firs, I’m going to talk about Sirmione and Verona, then Venice, after that Firenze, and finally, Pisa and Lucca.

At 5:15 we took the bus to Barcelona airport to fly to Milan, it was such a tired thing morning because we took planes and we got up really early. Then we took a bus and we went to Sirmione. We visited the famous lake Garda and we had lunch. After lunch, we took a bus to Verona. After we arrived, we went to Verona Arena, Juliet’s House and we walked to the streets. Finally, we returned to hotel and we went to bet.

The next day we went by train to Venice. We saw st. Marco’s Cathedral, the canals, Ponte di Rialto,... After that, we had free time and all the class we had lunch together in small restaurant. Then with my friends we took a Gondola. It was fantastic experience. After that we took a vaporeto and we returned to Verona with train.

On the third day, we took a bus and we travelled to Firenze. When we arrived we checked in the Maxim Hotel and we visited the city: Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria,...

On the fourth day we visited the Uffizi Gallery. After that we visited the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral inside and then we climbed up. It was very nice. In the afternoon, we visited the academy, where the David of Michel Angelo is located and the Firenze Baptistery. After that, we had free time and we went shopping and we climbed up the campanile of Firenze Cathedral.

The last day we had breakfast and we took a bus that we went to Lucca. We visited the famous square and the old neighbourhood. Then we went to Pisa by bus and there, we took a little train that led us to Piazza del Miracolo. There we took a lot of photos, like the typical one holding the tower. We visited the Duomo and the Baptistery. After that, we took a bus and we went to airport of Pisa. When we arrived in Barcelona, we took a bus too, and it brought us to our school. 

DearMrO’Toole,

Thank you for your information about hiring a Thames Riverboat. I would like to make a reservation for ten people and I enclose a cheque of 15€. I would like to have a DJ. Could you please let me know the cost of this? Two of the guests are vegetarians and will need the vegetarian menu. My full name and address is:

Joaquim Tarradas and I live in C/Santa Maria dels Turest nº13

I look forward to hearing from you

Regards

DAY 1:

I've decided to review my first day of volunteer at the nursing home with Maria. This volunteering consists to goes to the elderly people because  they feel alone. But, the sons of my "old woman", they  visited 3 times every week. It he the first day I was nervous because I didn't know which person would have. But, then, I was very happy because she was a cheerful person.

DAY 2:

The experience is really beautiful because I help a one person. Our conversations are about the life, the death,...also, we’re talking about the political situation, and her life,...I recommend this experience to all the people because it’s very good.

DAY 3:

Also, in June I went to Lourdes with Hospitalitat de Girona to help different patients. In the morning, I got up at 5:45, I had breakfast and I went to wake the patients up by singing them a song. Then, I did the 091, that consisted to help the different services, for example, bring the patients in the acts, looking at the patients during the act so I'm there if they need something, etc.. This experience was very beautiful and I made new friends around Catalonia.

THE USE OF ELECTRIC BUSES IN YOUR TOWN

It is generally accepted that we will be able to use electric buses in my town. Ordinary buses are contributing to pollution, and as result, alternative, clean energy sources are going to be relied on more in the future. One form of diminishing pollution, is to use electric transport, but, does this solve the pollution problem?

It is well known that electric buses aren't polluting the earth and their energy is sustainable. Furthermore, electric buses perform reliably and are adaptable; they are perfect for both the city and the countryside. Also they aren't noisy.

However, they are some disadvantages. It is said that these buses are very expensive.

In conclusion, there are many advantages and disadvantages of electric buses, but in my opinion, we should build more electric buses to help ourselves, our planet and our future. 

FORMAL EMAIL

Dear Editor,

I am writing in response to an article I came across in Friday’s edition of your newspaper. I was disappointed to read comments stating that philosophy classes should not be compulsory in secondary schools. I would like to point out the benefits of studying philosophy.

Firstly, there is the obvious advantage of is essential for understanding the world, but that is not the only thing. Philosophy can also help yourself.

When you apply for a job, you aren't more likely to get an interview, if you list that studied philosophy, but you will be most intelligent and worship that your boss.

Next, studies have shown that students who learn philosophy have better memories. So the philosophy not only allows us to communicate, but also improves our abilities inn other areas.

Finally, I am due to set of on a trip to philosophy university after my exams and as soon as I arrive I will be trying to I know most thing that you. Philosophy is essential in promoting understanding between persons and cultures. I therefore suggest you think careful before printing such comments.

Kind regards,

THE TENNIS CLUB

TRAINING SESSIONS

Whowants to playtennis? We are holding training sessionsfor new members to practiceonMondays and Wednesdays in thetenniscourts at 18:00, and Saturdaysmorning at the 9:30.

SOCIAL EVENTS

We’reexcited to announcethatthe club isorganizing a excursion, forallmembersnextSaturday at 9:00 in the Barcelona, becausewewatching a Final Godo Tournament. It’s a club tradition, and the idea is to giveold and new tennisplayersthe chance to get to knoweachother. Remember to bringyourmembershipcards.

VISIT FROM DAVID FERRER AND RAFA NADAL

Allmembers are invited to a specialeveningnext Friday withtennisplayers Ferrer and Rafa Nadal, who are going to talktheirexperience in Openoffice Australia orRoland Garros. Joinus in the bar of the club.

NEW CLUB MAGAZINE

We’arepleased to announcethatwe’relaunching a club magazine to informmembers of allthelatest club news. The magazine live at theweekend. Webelievethisisthebestway to spread thewordquickly, so don’tforgetaskforthis.

ABOUT MY ENGLISH

My English isn’t very good, because every year, the level that I practise, is more difficult. When I was a child, I went to English classes every week, but I leftit  because I didn't learn much. But, I have improved my English, thanks to two trips in England an. The first time, I went to the South of UK, and the second time, I went to Eastern city. This summer, maybe I will so to USA, to practise my English, but it’s very difficult because my parents, I will not let me go.

TITANIC

1. SUMMARY

In 1912, the Titanic, the world's most luxurious passenger ship, set out across the Atlantic for New York City. It would never see it's destination.

1500 people were on the ship, some first class, others restrained to the lower decks where windows were limited. Either way, the passengers on board the Titanic held high hopes, not because it was deemed "the unsinkable ship" but because they were leaving their past behind them and preparing for a new life in America.

To Jack, a homeless artist, winning two tickets on the luxery liner was the best thing that ever happened to him. His life, as well as everyone else on the ship, would be changed forever. Even before he discovered the fate of the Titanic did he know what his destiny was; he met Rose.

Rose was a troubled young woman living in a rich society, engaged to a millionaire that her mother had sought out. She was living in a fantasy, a fantasy that she didn't want, and she was looking for a way out.

Jack heroically saved Rose's life and was immediately thrust into her world though no one knew he fit in. He was the only one that could see the anguish that Rose was in... He was the only one who could get her out of it.

Their love affair would be cut short. Nighttime was a dangerous time for ships in that time period, manually having to look for obstructions in the ocean. Titanic's crew saw the iceberg too late and they struck it, the side of their hull ripping to shreds. The unsinkable ship was going to sink and more than half of the people on board were going to die.

2. Main characters

Jack Dawson: Is one of the main protagonists in Titanic and the love interest of Rose DeWitt Bukater. He dies at the end of the film from hypothermia. He is portrayed by Leonardo di Caprio.

Rose DeWitt Bukater: Is the principal character of Titanic and the love interest of Jack Dawson. In the film, she is portrayed by Kate Winslet and Gloria Stuart.

Caledon Hockley: Is Rose's fieance and the antagonist of Titanic. He was supposed to have married of Rose DeWitt Bukater when they arrived in Philidelphia. He was also extremely arrogant and snobbish.

Captain Edward J. Smith: Was the captain of Titanic

3. Personal Opinion

Personally, I think that is a great film because reflects the facts with high precision and is a nice record of victims. My favourite part was the act that Rous leaves the jewel in the sea and the scene that Titanic crash. But, I don’t like the part that Jack was bound in the room while Titanic sinking because I was very nervous.