BERTA'S PORTFOLIO

In this photo I can see two women. They are parading up and down the catwalk. On the left we can see a young woman. I think she is in her twenties. She is wearing a blue checked miniskirt, a grey patterned T-shirt and black and yellow shoes. She is tall and thin. She has got fair skin and wavy dark hair. Se seems serious. On the right we can see a young man. She is about twenty too. She is wearing brown checked trousers, a wool sweater, a light brown belt and a coat. She is carrying a bag. She is thin, tall and she has straight, blonde hair. She seems sad. In my opinion, it is an interesting photo if you like fashion.

Dear Editor, I’m writing in response to an article I came across yesterday’s edition of your newspaper. I was disappointed to read comments stating that foreign language classes should not be compulsory in secondary schools. As a student of Spanish who is about to do my school leaving exams, I would like to point out the benefits of learning a language. Firstly, there is an advantage of communicating in a one language when you are travelling. Languages can also help your career. When you are searching for a job, you are more likely to get an interview if you list another language on your application form. Next, languages learning is not only allows us to communicate, but also improves our abilities in another areas. Finally, languages are essential in promoting unterstanding between cultures. Kind regards, Berta Crous

PREPARATION: Paragraph 1: - When did it happen? In Ireland - Where were you? In the attracion park - Who were you with? With another family Paragraph 2: We climbed up in a roller coaster and then the roller coaster stopped just in the big rise. Paragraph 3: - What happened? We steyed 10 minuts stopped . How did you feel? I feel very nervous WRITING  Last summer, I went  to Ireland with another family. It was the third day and we were going to an attraction park when we saw a big ride. It was incredibly! Is a massive new roller coaster that will be the second biggest in Europe. We climbed up in a roller coaster but there were a lot of people, so we had to wait. Although we had to wait, we wanted to go up there because it seemed very funny. When it was the time to climb up, the roller coaster stopped just in the middle and we stayed there for 10 minutes. These 10 minutes I felt very nervous.

It's nearly September and I've decided to make some resolutions because I want to improve some things in my life before we start school again. Who says you have to wait until New Year? I promise to be more active in the house. When my parents tell me to help around the house, I won't make an excuse. The next time they asks me to do something, I'll do it. I'm good at horseball, but the coach says I've need more practise. So I promise to train harder and every day. I need improve my balance but is good. by the time the next season starts, I'll be stronger and faster- I'll be playing for the team in every match!

Maria, 14 years old, was shopping in Barcelona, Spain, when she suddenly heard the sound of scooters and she thought it was a mugging, so she decided to cross the road to protect the young woman. When she got closer, she realized that all the men were breaking into a jewellery shop, and three more threves were already at work. However, that didn't stop supergran! While the men were smashing the shop windows, Maria hit them with her handbag. After that, one of people immeditly helped Maria to catch him. In the end, police arrestred four members of the gang and thanked Maria por her help.

To: Carlota                                                   From: Berta Crous Subject: Your visit to Banyoles Sent: Wednesday 25/11 11:20 Hi Carlota, How are you? I haven't written for ages because i've had exams, but i've finished exams now. It was great to hear that you are coming to Banyoles to practise your Catalan. I know you've never been to Catalonia before. There are some things you might fins confusing! Have you ever had a conversation with a catalan person? Catalan has some different vocabulary. What do you think 'petit', 'bonic', and 'estic be' mean? The answer is 'small', 'pretty', and 'fine' (and they're just a few examples!) I'll teach you more when you arrive. You will also notice that the catalan people say thanks a lot. Anyway, who is comming with you? Everybody fromj the school exchange to Edinburgh las year wants to meet you, so text ...

MY LAST SUMMER Hi, today I'm going talk about my summer holidays. First of all, I'm going to talk about my trip to Ireland and finally, I'm going to talk about my trip to Venècia. Well, when I finished school, on the second week of July I went to Ireland for two weeks. I stayed with another family in a big house with 4 people. In the morning we went every day to the stables for the horses and we rode them for two hours. When we finished the class, we went for a walk with horses in a forest. It was amazing. After that, we went to differents place to visit, for example: shopping centres, big park, cinema... The two weeks went away very quickly and then it was time to return to Banyoles for two weeks and then 3 days to Venècia. Finally, when I arrived home I prepared all the things to go for 3 days to Venècia. It was very nice. These 3 days finished very fast. We visited many places in Venècia. When we arrived in the hotel we slept for two hours and then we went for a w...