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Printed newspapers and books have no future Opinion Essay (formal) Printed newspapers and books have no future The intention of this essay is to analyse the future of printed newspapers and books. In today’s world, many experts believe that printed press and books are bound to disappear. However, other experts maintain that truly readers prefer printed items than digitized. In this essay, I will discuss both points of view. Needless to say, both of them are really interesting, so that at the end of the paper I will express my own opinion about the matter. On the one hand, I would like to talk about why some people prefer digital newspapers or e-books than traditional books. It is widely known that some years ago Amazon invented an e-reader called “Kindle”, it was a revolution. Kindle have some advantages such: read whatever you want whenever you want, also it is lighter than a normal book and it can store thousands of books in its memory. Newspapers happen something similar, currently everybody have a smartphone and they get information automatically instead of outdated printed newspapers. On the other hand, there are many people who like printed books and press more than anything. Traditional books or newspapers have something enchanted, for some people it is the touch or the way they smell. In addition, paper is more handy for example: to write down, to underline, to mark and so on. Moreover, it is widely demonstrated that students fancy to study with printed books. In conclusion, I believe that printed newspapers are bound to disappear eventually. Books are different, I think young people don’t need them because they grow up without them. In contrast, elderly people are used to reading printed books for this reasons they struggle with e-readers. On balance, in my view printed books are still far from disappearing the full range.
March 11, 2019
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Purple Velvet Bakery It’s a lovely small Irish bakery in Prado street, La Laguna. It was first opened in 1981 by Arthur O’malle because he believed that Spanish bakery it was too sweet and tourist would be prefer his recipes. People form UK or Ireland are used to eating less sugar pastry, so they tasted it delicious. Even though, the bakery was designed for tourist at first, local people loved it too and now it is more popular among them than foreigners. On the one hand, it is widely known that Spanish bakery used to add tons of sugar. On the other hand, scientists discovered years ago how bad is sugar. Arthur O’malle thought in a way to use less sugar and that is the success of the business “you don’t need to add a lot of sugar in order to make pastry sweet, because of technological advance in twenty years time sugar is bound to disappear”, he said. Instead of sugar he added fruits. At The beginning people from canary islands were not used to eating fruity sweets, but now they prefer it. The service is really fast and waiters always have a smile in their faces. If the bakery is busy, it has takeaway service; so there is no excuse for order their famous Irish Tart de Apple.
February 18, 2019
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B2 Writing a review Write a review for an event you have been to recently Best summer concert Definitely, the Colombian salsa band “Los Parsitos” have given this year’s best live show in my town. Beforehand, I wasn’t really sure to go to this event. However, after I knew that they had a new singer “Carlos Fuste”, one of my favorite singer. Without doubt I had to go. The band started the concert with their old songs, everybody song with them. Then, the frontman decided to song their new hit, also he danced around the stage, waving his arms and encouraging us to shake our hips. The crowd were exciting! Finally, they went back to slow music. The pianist played very sentimental, and the emotional lyrics supported by Carlos’s powerful voice. The band were on to from throughout, winning fans with a list that combined older with new hit. My only disappointment was the hall, it was to small for people we were there. Although, I was pleasantly surprised by new sound service, it was amazing everywhere. Overall, it was a gig to remember and all fans should try and catch them while they’re on tour around the country.
June 12, 2018
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B2: a formal email of a complaint Read the instructions below carefully and write an email of complaint of 120-150 words. Make a complaint on the British Airways website about the conditions on your return flight from London to the Canary Islands. Remember to complete all the fields on the online form. Include the following points: • Complain about an error in your meal request on board • Describe the inappropriate way in which a flight attendant talked to you • Ask for some type of compensation *Email address: [email protected] *Departing from: London, UK. *Arriving at: The Canary Islands, Spain. *Which airline: British Airways *Your issue: Complaint to the flight attendant Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to complaint about my dissatisfaction with the conditions on my return flight from London to the Canary Islands. The Incident happened one week ago, on the 21st of January. I had been informed that there was gluten-free food on the menu. I am celiac so that I ordered to flight attendant give me a gluten free sandwich. After that, I had started to eat the sandwich when I discovered that it wasn't gluten-free. Then, I requested to the cabin crew about it and they told me that I was my fault because I didn't check the label before. I was extremely upset by this, especially because I felt sick during the rest of the flight. I feel that airline should take responsibility for this incident. I am therefore requesting compensation for the flight, which cost 200€. I also trust that you investigate the situation to ensure that this does not happen to other passenger in future. I look forward your reply. Your faithfully, César Snow
June 9, 2018
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Spanish/English language exchange

¡HOLA AMIGOS! I'm a native spanish speaker from Cuba. Currently I live in Spain, so I kown the differences between spanish from spain and spanish from latin america. I would love to help you to improve your spanish and I'm looking for someone to help me with english. 

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June 9, 2018
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B2 Essay You have been asked to write an opinion essay for the school magazine about the following topic: Most people fill their leisure time with meaningless activities. Do you agree? Write about 225-250 words. In today’s world many people in western countries spend their leisure time with meaningless activities. However, other people maintain that it’s a better idea do activities more effective in their free time. Needless to say, both points are respectable, but my intention is to analyse their pros and cons. On the one hand, leisure time is something personal and people are free to decide the way that we what to spend it. Moreover, isn’t it the point? after hours of work and responsibilities everybody want to relax and do their hobbies such as: play pokemon go, read comics, listen music, dance and so on and so forth. On the other hand, some people believe that leisure time is a good chance to improve their skills. If you want to get promoted or you are focused in your studies you can’t waste any time, especially nowadays because society is more competitive than ever. For example, high school student need to study hard to get a place at the medicine school. Another argument is that the definition of meaningless activity depends the way that you are. Maybe for you play online games is a waste of time, but for other people is a good way to meet new people, chat with foreigners, learnt a new language and practise speaking with them. To sum up, in my point of view the way that you want to spend your leisure time is personal and everyone should respect it, even if they don’t agree with that. I prefer to spend my leisure time having fun and going out rather than studying or training, nevertheless if a can kill two bird one stone it’s a win win situation.
June 8, 2018
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EOI B2: Post answer TASK 1. March 8, 2017, 4:05 PM Jimmy Milkyway Senior advisor Thread starter I’ve just read an article entitled “The truth about air pollution in London”. According to the author, big cities in Europe are facing an enormous amount of nitrogen dioxide – which is extremely harmful. In my opinion, governments should reduce the number of cars in cities drastically! We should all ride bicycles: they’re cheaper, make less noise, and contaminate less! And we would all be fitter! Do you agree with me? Can you think of other ways to reduce air pollution in cities? Write an answer to this post, which you read in a blog about the environment (125-150 words) May 07. 2018, 06:41 PM César Norton Junior advisor Thread starter Currently, contamination is a big issue in every city beyond one million people in Europe. I believe is totally necessary to cut down air pollution, but how can we do that? I agree with reducing the number of cars is a good star, however it can’t be the only solution. I mean, install more tolls and increase the taxes for cars is necessary, nevertheless at the same time governments should give us and alternative such as: cheaper public transport, advantages if you work for home, public service of bicycles and so on. In brief, I think the most important measure is being all conscious that we need to change our habits, thus education is essential if we want a society more greeny.
June 7, 2018
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EOI B2: letter TASK 1. You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited about 40 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening which may continue till late at night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter: Explain what will be happening Offer your apologies in advance Invite him to join the celebration Do not write any postal addresses. (180-200 words) Dear Neighbour, I am César Example your neighbour from 25B. I am writing this letter to inform you about we are having a graduation party next Saturday night in our backyard. For this celebration I have already invited about 40 people for an outdoor barbecue party, the party is from 18:00 to 22:00, but it might continue still late at night. We apologize for any inconvenience that we could cause. Although if you want to join us, we are very please to hang out with you. It is not necessary that you bring anything, we have a lot of drinks and food such as: sausages, hamburgers, hot-dogs, spicy chicken wings, rips and so on and so forth. In contrast, if you are vegetarian we also have vegan burgers, salad, couscous, etc. We are having pop music and some party games, but nothing too loud. Moreover, the swimming pool is ready and it is summer, so you can stay till night. I really hope you can enjoy us. Could you let me know if you can come? Your faithfully, César Example
June 6, 2018
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EOI B2 Article: Globalization Task A. Improvements in technology and communications and the influence of large multinational companies have contributed to globalization. Does globalization guarantee a better future or does it perhaps seriously threaten it? Write an article for the magazine Global World and express your own opinion on globalization. Include the following points: -Causes of globalization -Advantages and disadvantages of globalization -How you feel about the future Globalization: Problem or solution? Needless to say, globalization is a big issue today. Are you one of those people who are against or in favor of globalization? First of all, we have to analyse causes of globalization. One thing to consider is technology improvements such as: the internet, smartphones, robots... Another cause is communications, it is widely known that merchandise transports has been increased dramatically in recent years. Secondly, the advantages are the following: guarantee of better opportunities, more jobs, increase of services and products and more world wealth. However, there are disadvantages too, for example: relocation of jobs from developed countries to undeveloped countries, labor instability and more demands for new workers. About the next years, I feel that the young people like me will have less opportunities, but if we specialize in new skills such as languages and technology; we likely get a better future. In conclusion, if you are in favor or not globalization is bound to happen and we need to adjust to new things.
May 20, 2018
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