A For and Against Essay by Clàudia Cabau

Advantages and disadvantages of using a bike as a means of transport 

Nowadays one of the most usual things in our society is to travell all around the world. We love the holidays, so we can travel every place we want. But in the usual days, days when we have to go to school or to go to work, we use the car, or also the motorbike. And my question is: Do we really need to use these means of transport, or we can use an ecofriendly mean of transport, like a bike?

There are some advantages of changing the car for the bike. The most important, of course, is that the bike don't pollute the environment, and we can't say the same thing about the car or the motorbike. In addition, using the bike is an excelent way to get fit and avoid common problems like obesity or cardiovascular issues.

In spite of these advantages, there are some negative things abouts the bike. It's only useful if we have to go in near places, and it's probably that when we arribe we'll feel tired if we aren't fit enought. Consecuently, the bike can't be used in all the situations. 

To sum up, I belive that the advantages are more important than the disadvantages. We must take care of the environment and using an ecofriendly mean of transport like the bike (when it's possible), is one thing that we can do. 

A narrative essay by Clàudia Cabau

An exciting trip

Last year I went to a beatiful trip with my parents. At first, we had decided to go to Scotland, but my mother changed her mind and finally we decided to go to Italy. It was in June, when I had finished my exams. The travel was really amazing for me, because I hadn't travelled in a plane before! 

Italy can be confusing at first. The first day my family and I went to a hotel and, of course, everybody were speaking Italian. We didn't know the language, but my brother and I speak English and more or less we could understood everybody. The days passed and my family and I were terribly fascinated about all kind of things and places in that beatifut country. We visited Roma, Venecia, Mònaco, Pisa and a few cities more, and all of them were amazing. I belive that Venecia was the city which I like most because it is a really wonderful place. 

But the weak passed and eventually the time to go home arrived. My family and I were extremely sad, but not at all, because we decided that we will return to Italy in a few years. In my opinion this trip was the best I have ever had, and Italy is one of the most beatiful places in the world. 

A Job Application Letter by Anna Pedrós

Write a letter applying for a job that you are interested in.

Avenu Canal d'Urgell, 8

Les Borges Blanques (Lleida)

25400

12 March 2014

English Center

Street Santa Justina, 18

Les Borges Blanques (Lleida)

Mrs Rosa Espejo,

I am writing to apply for the post of English teacher that was published last Sunday, 9 March, in the newspaper "La Mañana".

I think that I could be a very good candidate as I have already experience in this area. I have been working for 2 years as an English teacher in academy "Laura's school" in Girona as you could see in my CV, which I enclose. Moreover I love working with children and I am a hard-working person who implicates herself in children's education, I mean, for me that is not only a job, it is a passion.

In relation with my formation, I have English Literature degree and I have also been working for 7 months in London, so I have a really good pronunciation.

If you wanted, I would be very pleased to meet us for an interview.

Finally, I would like to say that I could be able to start in the work immediatly.

I look forward to hearing for you.

Your sincerely,

Anna Pedrós Viles

Anna Pedrós Viles

A Description by Anna Pedrós

Write an essay describing your best friend

I have decided to talk about her because for me she is a terribly special and caring friend. She is Helena.

Currently she is seventeen years old and she is studing as I in the high-school where we are doing our last course. She is a really hard-working pupil for this reason she gets good marks.

As a person, from my point of view, she is fantastic. First of all, Helena is a really loyal friend since when things have gone wrong she always has been there to help me. She is also a terribly curious and funny girl. On the one hand, she loves searching interesting things on the Internet and then she explains to us these. On the other hand, she always knows how to make me laugh because, as I, she is very crazy so we have lived lot of enjoyable experiences together.

Despite of that we have also had some arguments as both are narrow-minded people, but we always have fixed these. As we say, our relationship is like a brother's or sister's one in which you love so much the other person but you will sometimes kill the other one.

We know each other since we were really young, so fo me she is an amazing close friend and I wish we never lost our friendship!

A narrative essay by Marc Puig Miret

The best trip that I have ever done

Last summer I went on holiday with my family, this was the best trip that I have ever done. I went, with my family, to visit USA, I stayed there for three weeks.

 The first week we stayed in New York, we visited the empire state, Manhatthan, the river Hudson, the statue of Liberty, and the biggest skyscrapers in the world! New York is fabolous, when you were in the city center you feel very small, this was the extrangiest feeling that I have ever felt in a city. After we visited New York we went to the west coast, in the pacific ocean, in Los Angeles! During the stay in Los Angeles we did a small trip in San Francisco,we visited the famous bridge, and the hill-climbed hills, the most caracteristic things in San Francisco. In Los Angeles we visited an important museum and the most important monuments, then, at night, we went to see a basketball match, in the Staples Center, Lakers against Celtics one of the best basketball matches that that you can see in the world.

Finally we went to Washington, we saw the Capitoly, the Parliament and the white house and other important monuments. In the end we flew in a plane to Barcelona.

Formal letter by Marc Puig Miret

Write a letter applying for a job that you are interested in.

                                                                                                                     Arbeca, Lleida

                                                                                                                     4, Marinada Street

                                                                                                                     25140

                                                                                                                     10th January 2014

INDRA social department

C/ Prat de la Riba, 14

Lleida, Spain

23456

Dear sir or madam:

I am writting to apply for a job advertisment that I saw in the newspaper SEGRE last week. I enclose a copy of mi CV.

I would like to expres my interest to achive this part-time job. Firstly i would like to say that I have just finished my degree in UPC university, the best engineer university in Catalonia. I think that I have enought knowledges to do very well this job. Iwould be able to work with your investigation group. Secondly, doing my work well, I would like to help to improve your bussines.

In addition I am sharing you a passport photo.

I am looking forward to hearing news from you.

Yours faithfully,

Marc Puig Miret

A narrative essay by Míriam Not

If I were rich...

If one dat I become a very rich woman I wouldn't keep my money in my bank account. Anywhere I would take it and pay some sharity organizations which help people with poverty problems, which help children with illneses and which take care about animals or environment.

If I were rich I would travel to other countries like China or India. There I would work like a volunteer in some organizations and firstly to help children who live in very bad conditions. I would take care about them until they could live better and go to school. Secondly, I would like to fight with environmentalists and ecologists against people who destroy the planet and make it dirty dropping all of the rests of his industries on rivers or oceans. Finally I would help vets who take care about wild animals that are in risk or sick.

If I had money to burn I wouldn't save it for me because I wouldn't be happy. I think that rich people can became arrogant when they have a lot of money. If I took it to help the others I would be the happiest woman in the world.

A narrative essay by Míriam Not

AN EXCITING TRIP

Two years ago I went to Cadaqués with my parents, with my cousins and uncles. I had never been there before, so it was very exciting. The trip had been terribly long so I got sick.

When we arrived, we were too lost because the house which we were going to stay was so far from the town. As soon as we found it, we left there our things and went to visit that beautiful place. We enjoyed walking through the streets near the sea. We also had lunch in a cute small restaurant. It was such a short day, but we could see how it was that site. The following days we did many activities in Cadaqués or went to the nearest towns. Actually, the day that I most liked was when we visited Portlligat. There, it was one of Dalí's houses. We paid to entry to the mansion. Dalí's home was so special and we could understand why he was self-centered and strange. I will remember his house the rest of my life. I felt in love with his paintings.

I had a fantastic holiday with my family, so one day I hope that I will return to the Cap de Creus.

A Narrative Essay by Pol Malagón

Imagine you could go anywhere in the world, or do anything in the world. Where would you go, and what would you do?

If I could go anywhere and do anything in the world, I would go to Thailand, the most exotic land that I have ever imagined.

In Thailand there are a lot of extensive jungles, with a lot of animals and plants that I have never seen. I love animals and exploring new things, so if I went there, I would do a lot of excursions to the jungle in order to watch the wild life and have some adventures. Moreover, Thailand is a very cheap country where you can buy a lot of things for the same price you eat in an ordinary Spanish restaurant, so in this fantastic place I would eat exotic delicious cheap food. Besides, People who live in Thailand are extremely educated and sociable, you can stay for a few days living in their houses and they don't let you pay for a hotel room because they like to open their doors to friendly people.

In conclusion, Thailand is a fantastic country, with a lof of places to visit, activities to do and with very educated people to deal with. Therefore, if I had that proposal to go anywhere in the world, I would choose to go to Thailand for sure.

A Narrative Essay by Pol Malagón

Imagine you went somewhere in the world and did everything you wanted. Explain your experience 

Two years ago I went on a trip with my class. I have never had such a great experience and I will never forget it!

We went to the capital of England, London. It was a really huge city with a lot of people in the streets, a lot of traffic in the roads and with so many places to visit! We visited a lot of interesting museums, enormous green parks, fascinating shows and many more things. It was so great! One day while all my classmates were taking the subway my friend Joan and I were lost! We had been looking at some strange people and then we couldn't see the rest of the class. We were absolutely petrified! 

Eventually, we phoned Ramon, our history teacher, and later on he came quickly to rescue us! We stayed in London for one great week and we returned our homes, to our sedentary lives.

Formal letter by Cristina Rius

Write a letter applying for a job that you are interested in.

24, Santa Justina Street

Les Borges Blanques

25400

12 March 2014

Copinsa, SA

Department personal

12, Via Avenuda Street

Lleida, 42000

Dear Sir,

I am writting in response of the advertisment for a secretary which appeared on the website (www.buscotrabajo.com) on 1 March. I would like to be considered for the position, I enclose a copy of my CV.

I believe I'm suitable for the post because I have some experience at working in a company. As you will see in my CV I have studied a career of ADE and I also have a master exactly as a secretary. I have studied English, French and Spanish for five years and I also speak the three languages. 

I am suitable for the post because I am very sociable, hard-working, happy and responsible. Besides, I am also a very tidy person.

I am avaiable to start work immediatly, and if you want I would be happy to have an interview.

I look forward to hearing from you

Yours faithfully,

Cristina Rius Capdevila

A Narrative Essay by Cristina Rius

Write a story about an exciting trip you have had or someone you know has had.

Last week I went to Saragossa with my mother. We went there for two reasons: shopping and visiting some interesting places. Exactly, I went to Puerto Venecia. 

We were talking in the middle of the square when suddenly I saw a famous actress called Amaia Salamanca. I told to my mum who she was and I looked for a piece of paper and a pen and I started to run after her. First, there were a lot of people around her but they slowly dissapeared, then it was my turn. I greeted Amaia and I asked her for an autograph. She smiled at me while she was signing on a card and she gave it to me. She wrote: "dedicated to this very cute girl". I stayed beside her for a while and I was quite amazed to read so.

In the end, I went back to my mother and I explained her all what she had said to me. I've never had such a grateful experience. I'll never forget it. 

A Description by Anna Ricart

She is a seventeen year old girl from Tarragona. She is shortish, she’s got long straight fair hair and she usually combs it in a bob. She’s got dark skin and she is slim. She usually dresses up expensive jeans and jumpers.

She is very stubborn and she likes being the centre of the attention. She is an easy-going student and so ordinary, she shouts a lot and she hasn’t got any respect for older people or even her friends. She is a very talkative person and quite irresponsible. The worst thing of her is that she thinks that she is better than everybody and she really believes that she can do everything without any consequences.

I don’t like her attitude because she acts like a five year old girl and really annoys me talking to her. But, of course, she’s got something good: she doesn’t matter what the other people think of her. I respect her but she isn’t my best friend.

Narrative Essay by Cristina Olmo

WHERE WOULD I GO?

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would like to leave it. If I could do anything in the world, I would look for my freedom. If I could, every time I watched the clear sky I would run away so fast until I could fly. And then I would ride the sky like an eagle. In fact, I wish I were an eagle. I would spread my wings and I would fly around the world, going further than ever before, searching for the truly freedom that I have never found. If only I were an eagle, I would have the possibility to find the happiness.

But I am still a human. And I cannot fly because I have no wings. I cannot be free because I am not a wild animal. And I cannot find out the happiness because I am not a free soul.

Anyway, I won't lose my hope. I will continue waking up every morning and I will continue watching the sun rising through the window. Because I won't stop dreaming about it. Because, maybe, one day, I will be able to make my dream come truth.

Description by Cristina Olmo

MY BEST FRIEND

My best friend's name is Gerard, but everyone calls him Virgil. Although he came from Barcelona last year, we have become very, very close friends. 

Virgil is a tall guy, with brown and wavy hair. His eyes are a bit small and they are brown, too. He always dresses similar clothes: a one-colored T-shirt with wide jeans and a dark jacket. 

His behaviour is really characteristic; the adjective which describes him better is easy-going. He usually takes the things easy and he doesn't worry so much. But he is also slightly sensitive: he always thinks about the feelings of the others. And he can be sometimes a little shy. 

Moreover, he has particular hobbies. He likes drawing very much, specially manga. He loves manga, and he has a large collection of mangas in his house. He draws amazingly. 

Another thing he likes a lot is music. He loves music, and he plays the drums, too. He likes specially rock music, as Dire Straits, Pink Floyd or AC/DC. This last band was the reason why we started talking and became friends. It was because he wore an AC/DC T-shirt. 

The truth is that we have many things in common and we have a very good time when we go out together.

Formal Letter: Job application letter

Sample Job Application Letter

478 Barton Avenue 

 Coventry 

 CV6 2LK 

 12 September 2007
Mr T R Fowler
Head of Graduate Recruitment
Human Resources Department
The Library of Political Science
LONDON
WC1 4HY

Dear Mr Fowler

Vacancies for Librarians

I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies for librarians at graduate entry level and 

enclose my CV in application. 

As you will see from my CV, I have just completed an MA in Library and Information Studies 

at City University, London, and I also hold a BA (Hons) in Politics from Oxford Brookes 

University. I am now keen to combine my knowledge of Politics with a career in librarianship: 

your organization has a high reputation as one of the world’s leading specialist subject 

libraries and I believe that I could make a real contribution to managing its collections and 

promoting their use. 

My MA, which is recognized by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information 

Professionals, has equipped me with an in-depth knowledge of modern information services 

and I would welcome the opportunity to be involved in the management and development of 

your collections of e-journals and other electronic publications. I am conscientious, 

hardworking, and a good communicator and am particularly interested in enhancing my skills 

as a librarian in an institution which encourages very high standards of personal development. 

I would be happy to attend for interview at your convenience and would be able to start work 

from early October onwards. If you do not have any suitable openings at present, I would be 

grateful if you would keep my CV on file should any future vacancies arise. 

Yours sincerely


Jenny Harrison

Formal Letter: Applying for a job

Application for the Post of Management Trainee

Room 354, Block 6
Model Village
North Point
Hong Kong

Phone: 24862893
Mobile: 95427415
E-mail: wwm654@hkinternet.com
25 March 2014 

Mr William Chan
Personnel Manager
Wong And Lim Consulting
PO Box 583
Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr Chan

I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 25 March 2014.

My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.

Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, graduating in 2014. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and Strategic Management.

My final year project is entitled Knowledge Management Practices in HK. Carrying out this project has improved my communication skills, my leadership skills and my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively. I have also learned how to run a project from the planning stage to its completion.

During my studies I have held the post of Executive in the Management Society. While leading and organising Management Society activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.

Working for Wong And Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organisation produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure.

I am available for interview at any time. I can be contacted most easily on the mobile phone number given above. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely


Wong Wai Man Wilfred

Encl: Resume

Formal Letter: Job Application Letter

Sample Job Application Letter

John Donaldson
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
john.donaldson@emailexample.com

Date

George Gilhooley
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.

The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include:

·                        I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications

·                        I strive for continued excellence

·                        I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.

Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.

I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

Signature (for hard copy letter)

John Donaldson

Formal Letter: Complaint Letter

Example complaint letter:

56 Disgruntled Street
Somewhere Unhappy
1AM MAD

Customer Service Manager
That Awful Company
Somewhere Awful
UR BAD

June 15, 2008

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing today to complain of the poor service I received from your company on June 12, 2008. I was visited by a representative of That Awful Company, Mr. Madman, at my home on that day.

Mr. Madman was one hour late for his appointment and offered nothing by way of apology when he arrived at noon. Your representative did not remove his muddy shoes upon entering my house, and consequently left a trail of dirt in the hallway. Mr. Madman then proceeded to present a range of products to me that I had specifically told his assistant by telephone I was not interested in. I repeatedly tried to ask your representative about the products that were of interest to me, but he refused to deal with my questions. We ended our meeting after 25 minutes without either of us having accomplished anything.

I am most annoyed that I wasted a morning (and half a day's vacation) waiting for Mr. Madman to show up. My impression of That Awful Company has been tarnished, and I am now concerned about how my existing business is being managed by your firm. Furthermore, Mr. Madman's inability to remove his muddy shoes has meant that I have had to engage the services, and incur the expense, of a professional carpet cleaner.

I trust this is not the way That Awful Company wishes to conduct business with valued customers—I have been with you since the company was founded and have never encountered such treatment before. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss matters further and to learn of how you propose to prevent a similar situation from recurring. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

V. Angry

Formal Letter: Post-interview follow-up letter

Post-interview follow-up letter example

 Anita Job

1422 Your Street

Yourtown, OH 678910

July 21, 2011

Dr. Ratzenpumper

Lead Scientist

Rats and Pumpkins Field Research Team

13 Rodentia Drive

Orange Patch, MI 131313

Dear Dr. Ratzenpumper,

I would like to thank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of assistant field researcher on the Rats and Pumpkins Field Research Team. I know how busy your schedule is, and I greatly appreciate the time you cleared for the interview yesterday afternoon.

Making the trip down to Orange Patch, and seeing the Team in action, has only boosted my desire to contribute to such a wonderful project. The ecological interaction between rats and pumpkins is of vital importance; anything I can do to contribute to the Team’s research in this area will be time well spent, not to mention a personal blessing.

I am particularly interested in the night shift and the nocturnal symbiosis between rats and pumpkins; I am truly excited to research such striking phenomena—and I’m not afraid of the long hours! I have always been a Night Owl—or a Night Rat, if you permit me the expression—and a chance to pursue this important research would be a great opportunity, both personally and professionally.

I am looking forward to hearing from you in the next two weeks, as you indicated. The potential of this opportunity is truly exciting, and I greatly appreciate your time and interest.

Yours sincerely,

Anita Job

Formal Letter: Candidate Rejection Letter

Example candidate rejection letter

Paul Itionfilled

123 Hospital Street

Anytown, MI  987654

June 22, 2011

 Anita Job

123 Spruce Avenue

Anytown, MI  12345

anitajob@email.com

Dear Ms. Job,

I want to thank you for your interest in the RPN position at Anytown General Hospital and for all of the time you have put into the interview process. Unfortunately, we will not be offering the position to you. While your education qualifications are very impressive, we have chosen a candidate who has more hands-on experience. We will keep your resume on file, and if any other job positions become available we will keep you in mind. After you have gained some experience through volunteering, or another job position, we hope that you will re-apply at Anytown General Hospital.

On behalf of Anytown General Hospital, I thank you for your time, interest, and effort, and I wish you the best in your future career endeavors.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 123-456-7890.

Sincerely,

Paul Itionfilled

Human Resources Manager

Formal Letter: Recommendation Letter

College recommendation letter sample

To Whom it May Concern:

I am pleased to recommend Anita School, who has been a student in my math class for the past three years. During that time, I have come to know her as a strong student and a role model for her peers.

Anita is a rare type of student who combines exceptional natural ability with a willingness and eagerness to learn. Anita is able to help her peers with difficult mathematical concepts, but does so in a way that is both practical and non-condescending. Although she is aware of her natural ability in the area of mathematics, Anita is constantly challenging herself. She is part of the school’s Mathletics Team, which challenges local college/university students in mathematical competitions. She is also active in the community of the school by being a member of Greenpeace, and a cheerleader, while also playing defense on our school’s soccer team.

Anita would make an excellent candidate for early admissions. I recommend her without hesitation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jo-Anne Smith

Head of Mathematics

Anyschool

123 Fake Street

(555)-555-1234

jsmith@fakeschool.edu

A Narrative Essay by Anna Ricart

Imagine you went somewhere in the world and did everything you wanted. Explain your experience.

Two years ago I went to New York  with my family, we were there for a week. The first thing I saw it was one of those typical yellow American school bus then we went to the hotel and we started visiting the city.

We visited Central Park and I was absolutely amazed with the story of how the park was built, before that we had walked through the 5^th avenue and there I found something very interesting, in the middle of that crowded city in that noisy street was a cathedral. The following days we had visited the World Trade Center and the place where the Twin Tower were, after that we had spend some time in China Town and it was so surprising because it really was like being in China. One day we had lunch in a restaurant in Little Italy, the food tasted very well. Another day we had bought some cupcakes in the most famous bakery in New York, Magnolia Bakery.

New York is an incredible city and I really like to visit it again. Once I read that every city has got a special word and I think that New York’s word is opportunity.  

A Description by Quim Guasch

Write a story about an exciting trip you have had or someone you know has had. 

Joe and me were sitting in a café having some tea. We were talking about what we could do the next summer. I told him that I was planning a short trip around the Mediterranean Sea. He explained me that two years ago, he went to a cruiser around the Mediterranean Sea. 

He explained - "The first day the ship arrived in Géneva. In the same cruiser there were organized excursions, but I wanted to go ahead and visit the city alone. The second and the third days I stayed in the cruiser, in the swimming pool, having a party".

In this time Joe was explaining me his trip, the barman interrupted him asking if we wanted something else.

We thanked him but we told him that it was ok.

The fourth day -Joe continued- we arrived in Rome, and something fascinating happened. In front of the Coliseum, there was a road in which only two cars could pass...But there were four lines of cars driving on it!

The fifth day, we visited Tunise, it was the end of our trip. I showed the passport, I went down the cruiser, and there were 50 people who wanted me to go out with their cabs.

Finally, I chose one and we visited the city. The end of our trip was the return to Barcelona.

At the end, the next summer, Joe and me went into a cruiser but that time was awful!

Narrative Essay by Quim Guasch

Imagine you went somewhere in the world and did everything you wanted. Explain your experience.

It was a sunny day when I was having some beers in a café, with my friend. 

We were near El Prat airport.

We were going to Florida.

It was hot.

We went inside the plane, and we sat down in those modern chairs. 

She was next to me, and we were feeling nervous. I was nervous. 

It was the first time I left Spain, and be nine hours flying with that Iberia's plane, made me feel a little scared. Although, we were having fun.

We arrived in the U.S.A.

We were in Florida: beach, sun, and very special moments were what we were going to find there.

Another beer, another smile.

That evening, one of the best Americans punk-rock group came in a pub. We loved their songs. 

It was a fantastic concert.

After that, we went to sleep in a hotel.

I was happy. She was a very special person, and the moments that I spent with her, were so special too.

We stayed a short week in the city, visiting some monuments, going to the beach, having a drink, talking, kissing.

The week had become very short. I wanted to be there during all my life. With her.

Now, I don't know if what I wanted was to be there during all my life, or it was the fact to be somewhere with her during all my life.

I felt alive. But it was time to retorun home.

Sadness, maybe.

When the plane was landing, I said to her how happy I had been there. 

Kissing her.

A For and Against Essay by Aina Camí

Advantages and disavantages of using a bike as a means of transport

    Some people think that using a bike as a means of transport is the best idea. However, there are both arguments for and against it.

   One advantage of moving around by bike, is that you do sport while travelling, which means that is a healthy option. A lot of people have health problems because they always use motorized transports. Another positive aspect, is that it's one of the most environmentally friendly way of travelling, so you don't benefit just yourself but the earth and its pollution. Moreover, if you use a bike, you don't need to waste time waiting for the transport collapses to be dissolved, as you get to squeeze through the cars. So, somehow, it's a quick option.

   On the other hand, and opposing the last argument in favour, if you run out of time, to use a bicycle is definetely not the greatest idea -obviously, a motorized vehicle is faster. Another drawback is that it's not very comfortable, especially if you have to go far from where you are (unless you're very fit or you're used to it). Furthermore, you can't bring heavy stuff with you, otherwise you can't keep yourself balanced on the bike.

   To sum up, I'd say that using a bike as a means of transport is a healthy way of travelling. However, it's not as quick and comfortable as a motorized vehicle.

A Narrative Essay by Sergi Gené

A story about an exciting trip I have had



Last summer I went to a trip I will never forget. Joan, Quim and I were staying in the hotel and we were watching TV. At 10 o'clock we left the hotel and we went to explore the mountain.

The mountain was absolutely fantastic. There were a lot of animals and plants and we could do a lot of photos. At first, we only wanted animals but then, we wanted plants too. Quim and I were taking photos to a plant when Joan found a very rare animal, we thought that we had to take a lot of photos to this animal and we did it. Next, we began to think that if we gave the photos to our friends the animal would be in danger. So, we decided to eliminate those photos. Finally, we made a very good lunch. We enjoyed a lot.

Five days later we returned to our house. In this trip I have felt very happy and I have ejoyed a lot. It was the most fascinating trip I have ever done. I want to go again to this mountain an take some photos again. The mountain has given me a really good experience.

A complaint letter by Sergi Gené

A letter complaining about the terrible service you have received in a restaurant.

6 Fulleda Street

Espluga Calba

2410

12 February 2014

John Restaurant

23 American Street

25400

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in order to complain about the terrible service I have received in this restaurant. I would be grateful if you could explain me what it happened.

Firstly, I would like to complain about the lunch, the food was horrible, it seemed that you did not give us the best you have. Secondly, I want to tell you that the cost of food was so expensive if you think that you have not eatean a good food. In addition, I believe that it is necessary to talk about the time of waiting, I waited for the lunch for an hour. Eventually, I would like to complain about the floor, it was dirty and I saw a mouse.

I believe that if you want to improve the bussiness you will have to clean the floor, improve your food and charge less for your food.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faitfhfully

Sergi

Sergi Gené

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