Finally, I did my exam Today, I did an official exam in English. It was really exhausted, because of its long duration. In the first place, I did the Reading test, which is composed of three parts. One of these is a text that you have to read carefully and then answer some questions about it. The second one is another text, but in this case some of the sentences have been removed, and your task is to fill the gaps (there's also one extra sentence which you don't need to use, so you have to identificate it and throw it out). The last one is a combination of four or more small texts with a common subject, and in this case you have to indicate which one says something in specific (sometimes, more than one). Then, I did the Writing test. It has two parts: in the first one, you have to reply to an email or a letter (it may be formal or informal), whereas in the second one you must write a creative text such as a report, an essay, a short story... The third part is called "Use of English" and it's about grammar and vocabulary. It is divided into four parts: - The first part is a text with some words which have been erased. For each one, you have four possible words, and you have to choose the correct one. - The second part is another text (what a novelty!). It has some words removed too, but in this case you don't have possible words written down. You have to guess them and put them correctly. - The third part is... (yes, a text!) with (yes, words removed!). They give you one word (for example "conditional") and you have to put another one with the same base (it could be an adverb "unconditionally", a noun "condition"....) - The fourth part is a set of sentences. You have to write them again but using different words (the meaning must be the same). The fourth part is the Listening one, and also it has four parts: - In the first part, you have to listen to eight different short conversation and answer some questions. - In the second part, you're asked to fill some gaps with words (or short sentences which you listen to during the conversation). - In the third part, you put your attention into five conversations, and you have to say which character said a certain thing. - In the fourth part, you listen to an interview and respond some questions. Finally, the Speaking part. It's about keeping a conversation with the examiner and a partner for about 14 minutes. I hope to pass it!

Computer skills should be taught in schools today. Next week, I have to do an English exam, and one of its parts is a writing task. In order to practise, here an essay goes! It is a fact that the quality of the education varies a lot depending on the country. Additionally, it is well-known that sometimes schools do not focus on teaching certain skills which are tremendously important nowadays, such as computer skills. From my point of view, this kind of knowledges are very useful for the pupil's development. It is not just a question about learning something which you are going to take advantage only in your free-time but a dexterity that almost everybody will need in their job. Nowadays, we live in an era dominated by computers and machines, and we rely on them so as to complete our work faster and keep ourselves in touch with working contacts. On the other hand, in my understanding using computers might be favorable to the children's development. It helps you to make a decision quickly and to train your brain as long as it is used appropriately. Furthermore, having some computer classes per week could be a break in the school time to relax a bit and be ready for the next subjects. This is really important because sometimes pupils do not behave correctly in the classroom owing to a lack of concentration, which may be sorted out by it. Due to the above, I defend the need to have some computer classes per week in all schools, because it has more advantages than disadvantages.

A doubt Which one is correct? - Nevertheless, many people defend the idea of going on with our present tendencies due to them not being as harmful as the others say. - Nevertheless, many people defend the idea of going on with our present tendencies due to them not to be as harmful as the others say.

An email Next week, I have to do an English exam, and one of its parts is a writing task. In order to practising it, here an email goes! Hi Peter! I'm getting more and more nervous each day that goes by because of the organization, but I'm sure it'll be an amazing surprise birthday party! Booking that hotel sounds pretty good, but maybe it could be a little bit expensive. We don't know who is going to come yet, but whoever they are, some of them won't be able to afford it. To my mind, we must keep with the original plan. Regarding the gift, as we know that she loves travelling, we could buy her a big backpack as long as she goes on using trains in her trips. It's actually the most comfortable luggage when you travel in that way). On the other hand, I'm so sorry but it will be impossible for me to go there the previous day. I have to look after my grandmother . However, I have an ideal suggestion for the party! What about making a video about the different stages of her life? It might be marvellous and memorable! Best wishes, Diego

What am I going to do? This year, I'm going to finish my degree (in biological sciences) in July. I've thought about studying a masters in marine biology next year. In Spain, there are just two universities which offer this masters: the university of Galicia and the university of La Laguna (in Canary Islands). I prefer going to the university of La Laguna. I've never been in Tenerife, but I think it must be beautiful and incredible! However, I like Galicia too. Actually, I went to Pontevedra (a town in Galicia) a year ago and I enjoyed my visit very much. On the other hand, there are some problems with going away: you have to spend more money (because you have to pay a house, the food, etcetera) than if you stay in your city. In fact, today, a new problem has turned up. Well, I don't know if I should call it problem. Currently, I'm doing my final degree project at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (in Madrid), studying a group of marine worms which are called Polychaeta. Today, my advisor offered me two final masters projects about Polychaeta, and I like them so much. Actually, if I went to Galicia or Canary Islands, maybe I couldn't go on studying this group of marine organisms (and I want to). So I've got a dilemma...what should I do?

My last class at university Today, I just finished my classes at university, and it makes me feel two things. First, I'm very happy (How couldn't I be happy?) because I've been studying very hard and finally I'll be able to say "I'm a biologist!". On the other hand,I'm a little bit sad. The time which I've spent at university, it has seen the best time in my life (in fact, it is) and I don't want it to finish. So today is a weird and contradictory day for me. I didn't finish my degree yet, because I have to continue doing my final degree project until July, but it's not the same because I'm doing it at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (not at university). So...what am I going to do when I finish my degree???? :(

What does "I’m skinning you out" mean?

Secrets Lately, there are many secrets around me. They're little and irrelevant secrets. But when someone starts telling you something and suddenly he or she stops saying "No, I can't tell you this" or "No, now I can't. Maybe next week I'll tell you" is very irritating. Don't you hate it? It bothers me a lot. I think if you don't wanna say something to someone, just say nothing. But if you start, go on.

A little story I love writing stories. This is my first story in English It was three o'clock in the morning when the phone rang. I was sleeping, dreaming about the big house. This house is used to coming into my dreams almost everynight. But I've never gone through its door. I always find myself looking at its walls, its windows, its garden. I don't know what it means, even if the big house is real or not, but this time was the first time that something woke me up while I was dreaming about this house. As soon as I realized that I was awake, I got up. The phone carried on ringing for a minute. Immediately, I felt that I had to answer the call (I don't know why). But it didn't ring anymore, so I went to bed and suddenly, I fell asleep. The big house, again. But this time, I entered into the hall. The room was white, wide and almost empty. There were just two things: a phone and a TV. The TV switched itself on out of the blue. At first moment, I couldn't see anything. But then, a picture turned up on it: this picture showed a man sleeping on his bed. He looked familiar. Well, I should say that he looks familiar. And now, as I'm focusing my attention on his face, I can say that I'm afraid that he's me. I'm looking at myself. How is it possible? And while I'm telling you this, I'm using the phone. I'm calling myself. I can see how HE is getting up. I don't know what's happening...I just hope that this is another dream...a very real one...but just a dream...