My Town

My Town: Blanes
By Mireia Herrero

I live in Blanes, Catalonia in Spain. Blanes has got interesting places to visit. There are beaches, in the beach there is Sa Palomera. My favourite place in Blanes is cinema. I go to cinema with my friends. In Blanes there is a mountain called Sant Joan, in this mountain there is a castle. There is a Botanic Garden.
In the centre of Blanes there are many shops and one theatre.
In July there are competitions of fireworks. Blanes is a great place to live.

1st D

My Town: Blanes
By Raúl Luque

I live in Blanes. Blanes is a big town with many people and it's a town with many tourists. You can walk or go to the centre to buy clothes with all the shops there. People, who loves movies and theatre can go to town centre where there is a cinema and a theatre. Many tourists come to enjoy Blanes, its beach and its multitude of places to visit.

1st C

My Town: BLANES

By Ivan Rodríguez

I live in Blanes, Girona, in Spain. It's a big town and I love it. Blanes is a tourist town and it's the first town of Costa Brava. It has a nice beach. In summer many people come on holidays because there is a very good weather. Blanes has many restaurants, supermarkets, shops ... Blanes is a great place to live.

1st A

Readings from the Library

NEIGER, Nicholas:The Mysterious Circles. Burlington books. 841-A1

The story is about a boy whose name is Nick and his brother, Danny. Danny is an interesting boy who likes UFOs, aliens and paranormal phenomenas. In Danny's class the boys teach him about this. Nick and his best friend, a girl called Jo, decide to create a corn circlesing a nearby field. The corn circles create a lot of scientific interests and bring the media to Cornridge, the town were they live. In the end, Danny becomes popular with all boys in his class.

I like the book because the adventures are very exciting.

Laia Arias, 1st B

Leather, Sue: Just like a Movie. Cambridge English Readers, level1. Cambridge University Press, 2000. 841-A1

Brad likes the movies. He met Gina in October four years ago. Brad wants more money. Gina said "money is not important". we're poor, but we're are happy. One day Brad meets Carrie in her house. He invited Carrie to go out to dinner with her. But he doesn't like Carrie, he loves Gina, but he needs Carries' money. Carrie wants to pay Brad. Brad wants to kill Carrie and keeps her money. He saw in a movie that a man wanted to kill his girlfriend to get her money. Two days later Carrie disappears. Brad puts Carries' pen near the water and the next day police call him. The police said "someone found your wife's pen near the lake". The police things that she is dead and the Carries' money is for Mr Black. And Mr Black was a rich man. Brad went to Paris by plane and when he arrived, he sees a girl walking and this girl is Carrie. The police puts Brad in prison.

I like the first part when Brad explains who is him and what does he like.

Berta Arcos, 1st D

STANMORE, Anne: A Ghost Collection. Burlington Books. Burlington Reader. Cyprus, 2009. 841-A1

Sally Brown lives in London. She goes with some children from her school to stay in Norrick Village because the Germans are bombing London. Sally is going to stay in Miss Dodson's house.
The house was big and old near the village. Sally is sad because she wants to be with her family in London and there aren't any children in the house to play.
Sally hears laughters. Sally enters at the kitchen and a girl and boy are running. Sally asks to Miss Dodson "Who were the children?" and Miss Dodson says "There aren't any children in the house". Sally enters to her bedroom and the girl is there, then she disappears. One day ask to girl "What do you want?" and she wants a locket. Miss Dodson has got the locket. Miss Dodson and Sally put the locket on the kitchen table. Next day the locket disappears and the ghost never visits again.

I like the book because the book speaks about the ghosts.

Mireia Herrero, 1st A

HART, Julie: Cathy's Dreams. Burlington Books. Cyprus, 2007. 841-A1

It's about a girl who is adopted in an orphanage in Colombo, Sri Lanka. But now she lives in Cornwall, England. One a year ago she lived very happy, but recently she came to her strange dreams. She dreamed that one day were coming waves of 34 meters and she was with her friend at sea. But then she wakes up and dreams were coming. In the end she saves her twin and finds he was in Colombo in a restaurant.

I like the book because at the end the girl finds her twin.

Ylenia Ubano, 1st A

The story explains a girl that dreams some adventures: The Tsunami, the Biology lesson, aTrip to Sri Laika, the Orphanage, Mrs Numa, the Cook, the Lion's Rock, the coconut beach, Sukeena, and the end of our trip.

I liked the book because it is very funny and mysterious at the same time.

Pau Robert, 1st A

AKINYEMI, Rowena: Love or Money? Oxford Bookworms Library. Oxford University Press. Oxford, 1981. 841-A1

First, in the Clarckson's house Jackie lives with her mother, Molly. Albert, her uncle; Roger, her brother; and Diane, her sister, visited the house, and all the family argued about their mother's money. The next morning Molly died, the police researched about who killed the mother. All the family wanted to kill the mother because she killed his father, she doesn't want to give the money and she doesn't love them. Her daughter Jackie, killed Molly, because she loves Tom, the gardener, but her mother do not want Tom in her family. When Jackie killed this, she goes to the prison and Roger, Diane and Albert are rich.

This book is very interesting and mysterious, because nobody knows who is the murderer, and explains one important thing: the love, and when someone kill for the all impossible love.

I recommend this book to the people who likes books about mystery and tragedy, because this book is about this.

Judith Ascanio, 1st A

British Culture

UK

On Wednesday 14th of December some students were to a class to listen to an English lesson, an English lady taught us. She spoke about her country, United Kingdom: she explained that the Britain's flag is known as Jack Staff because is the union of the three countries of the UK: England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Wales is not represented on the flag because they have a dragon in their flag.
Then she explained about the British Royal Family. The members are the Queen and the Duke of Edinburg, the prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince Williams and his wife Catarine, duchess of Cambridge.
Also she explained about the village has the longest place name in Europe and one of the longest place name in the world. The village's name is Lllanfairpullgwyngyllgogerychu

ryndrobwlllllantysiligogogoch.

Pau Guirao Castells. 1st C

We did...

On Wednesday we went to the library and a nice girl spoke about her personality and her city. She is an English teacher of Burlington Books.
She is from Southampton. This city is known for Titanic and there is a very big Port. I learnt the flags and the traditional things.
When a person answered one thing correctly, she gave a present (a pen) to the person who said:
UAW !!
She prepared questions, and we had to choose A, B, C or D. We had papers with the letters and we have to raise the hand and show the letter.
Finally, she chose a person and this person did a contest and the others couldn't help her, well only once. But she had another possibility: phone the girl's mum or fifty-fifty. It was interesting and we laugh a lot!

Berta Arcos, 1st D

BURLINGTON BOOKS VISIT
On Monday 12th one girl from Burlington Books came. She's from Southampton. She explained the more important thins of UK. She asked us and if you answered well, she gave you a pen.
I learnt:
- UK has has got four countries.
- The flag of UK consists of the countries: Scotland, England and North Ireland.
- Wales isn't in the flag because it has got a dragon and they didn't like it.
And then I played I want to be millionaire and I won one notebook because she hadn't got any money.

Mireia Herrero, 1st A

THE TEACHER HAILEY

On Wednesday14th December we went to the library where a teacher named Hailey taught

us things about the UK. She is from Southampton. She spoke of the four countries that

make up the United Kingdom: Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. She also spoke of

the symbols and flags of each country. She also spoke of the royal family of England:

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and Catherine. Then asked about

England and the Royal Family. We had a great time and learned new things.

Ivan Rodríguez 1stA

Christmas

Chritmas Tree
Custom of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Tre worship was common among the pagan European and survived their conersion to in the Scandinavian customs of decorating the house and barn with evergreens at the New Year to scare away the devil and of setting up a tree for the birds during Christmastime It survived further in the custom.

Kevin Aparicio, 1st C

The Word Christmas
Originated as a compound meaning "Christ's Mass". It is derived from the Middle English Christmas time and Old English "Cristes mæsse", a phrase first recorded in 1038.

Edgar Grau, 1st C

The word Christmas comes from the old English term "cristmes maesse", meaning "Christ·s mass." This was the name for the festival service of worship held on December 25 January 7 in many eastern rite churches to commemorate the bird of Jesus. It is accept that Jesus was born in the small town of Bethlehem a few miles south of Jerusalem.

Dani Castañón, 1st A

The word Christmas comes from the Old English term Cristes maesse, meaning “Christ's mass.” This was the name for the festival service of worship held on December 25 (January 7 in many Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Rite churches) to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Although it is accepted that Jesus was born in the small town of Bethlehem a few miles south of Jerusalem, there is…

Laura Espinal, 1st C

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
People who live in the cold climates of North America and Europe look forward to a ''white Christmas' because snow is one of the features associated with the holiday season, but Christmas is also celebres in the souther hemisohere, including in the countries of South America and in Australia and New Zealand places where it is summer at Christmas time as well.

Raúl Fernández, 1st A

BOXING DAY
The day after Christmas (or the first weekday, if December 26 falls on the weekend) is a legal holiday known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom, Canada, and several other countries. It is possible that Boxing Day received its name because churches often open the boxes of money, food, and other items donated by parishioners during the Christmas season.

Ylenia Urbano, 1st A

THE BIRTH OF JESUS
Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jōl or the Anglo-Saxon geōl, which referred to the feast of the winter solstice. The corresponding terms in other languages—Navidad in Spanish, Natale in Italian, Noël in French—all probably denote nativity.

Pau Robert, 1st A

A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles DICKENS
One of beloved and enduring stories of English novelist Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol tells of the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a mean-spirited miser to the soul of generosity and the embodiment of the virtues Dickens saw in Christmas. Suddenly conceived and written in a few weeks, A Christmas Carol was published in December 1843.

Judith Ascanio, 1st A

TREES AND DECORATIONS
Ancient, pre-Christian winter festivals used greenery, lights, and fires to symbolize life and warmth in the midst of winter's cold and darkness. These usages, like gift giving, have persisted. The most well-know symbol of a modern Christmas is the evergreen tree, decorated with strings of lights and shiny ornaments.

Ivan Rodríguez, 1st A

MANGER SCENES
A custom tench at originated in southern Europe is the manger scene, often refereed to by its French name, "crèche". This is a small model of the stable where Jesus was born, containing figures of Mary, Joseph, the infant, sheperds, farm animals and the three wise and their grifts.

Jordi Esteve, 1st A

CHRISTMAS MUSIC
The range of Christmas music, both sacred and secular, is large—from the majestic oratorio Messiah by George Frideric Handel to the lighthearted song "Here Comes Santa Claus." One of the most popular of nonreligious tunes is probably Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," written for the movie Holiday Inn, released in 1942. The most traditional Christmas songs are carols.

Mireia Herrero, 1st A

CHRISTMAS CARDS
The first Christmas greeting card is believed to have been designed in England in 1843 by an artist named John C. Horsley for a friend, Sir Henry Cole. The design showed a family party, beneath which the words “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You” were inscribed. The practice of sending Christmas cards soon became popular in all English-speaking countries.

Núria Mora, 1st A

The first Christmas greeting card is believed to have been designed in England in 1843 by an artist named John.Horsley for a friend, sir Henry Cole. The design showed a family party.

Fanta Ba, 1st C

Reflections

I choose my worst part. It's reading. I think that it is a little difficult understanding all the words and it's important to understand the questions.

Berta Arcos, 1st D

I think that I don't do read very well because I don't understand the questions and because I don't read with caution.

Judith Ascanio, 1st A

I need studying more.

Pau Robert, 1st A

I choose my worst part. It's speaking. I think that I should practise with friends and record myself and listen to myself.

Rocío Bueno, 1st D

I think that I have to read more books, read well the questions as often as needed and read times back the text.

Ylenia Urbano, 1st A

Myself

Jade Ly Lam

Monday 28^th November 2011 Autumn

JADE LY LAM

Hi, I’m Jade and I'm 12 years old. I am in year 1 in my school. My school's name is s'Agulla. I live in Blanes, it's in Spain but I'm from France and Vietnam. I love France but I don't like Vietnam, it's very poor.

I have a little sister, she's 10 years old and she has long, blond and straight hair. My sister is very funny and her name is Suemy.

My brother is Timothy. He is bigger than me, but he isn't very intelligent. My brother loves computer, he is always in that.

My mum is very pretty. Her name is Delphine. She has blue eyes and blond hair. My dad is tall and his name is Jack.

I love my family, they're fantastic!

My favourite animal is the elephant. I don't have a pet in my house because my parents don't like pets. The elephant is very big and it is very clever. His favourite food is dry food.

My favourite food is pasta and meat. My mum cooks very well. All it's delicious.

I have a best friend. She is amazing. Her name is Laura. She has blond, long and straight hair. My best friend is thin and tall.

I have a lot of friends, they're very friendly.

Laia Arias, 1st B

Countdown to Midnight

LAIDLAW, Caroline: Countdown to Midnight. Heinneman.
New Wave Readers. Oxford, 2004. 841 LAI

It's a very intelligent scientist and he has the codes of a satellite. A man kidnapped the scientist because he wants the codes to destroy the world. Scientist's son comes to help his father and together save the world.

Jade Lam, 1st D

Professor Carter works in SFC and he can't explain his project. One day, Professor Carter disappears and his son, Joe Carter with his friends, research the place where his father is. Dr. Kerr wants the codes of satellite dish, but Professor Carter can't give the codes.

Dr. Kerr kidnaps Professor Carter, but Joe and his friends rescue his father. Dr. Kerr can't start the space war.

Judith Ascanio, 1st A

It is about Joe and Professor Carter in Australia. Professor Carter is a scientist and Joe is his son. Professor Carter will be kidnapped because he has a secret code of satellite, but Joe and his friends save Professor Carter.

Raúl Luque, 1st C

Joe Carter and professor Carter went to Australia. Dr Kerr kidnapped professor Carter to take out the codes of the satellite dish. Kon wants to make a war and rule the world. Joe Carter and his friends rescue professor Carter.

Ivan Rodríguez, 1st A

It's a boy on holidays and his father is a scientist and has got a satellite dish, but he's obligated to give the secret codes of the satellite dish to a space, Joe and his friends save the Earth.

Jose Carbó, 1st A

The story is about a child called Joe, who investigates the work of his father. Joe's father works on top-secret with satellite. One day, Joe's father leaves a note, saying:"I`m going to an island for few days". Joe's mother and Vicky (Joe's sister) are in Britain away from home. Joe wants to know where is his father and why? So he he calls his friends to investigate with him about this.
They find a paper with numbers written in it on his father's table. They understand that they are coordinates of the island. They go there and see Joe's father kidnapped by bad men who want some secret information from him Joe and his friends rescue him and together they go back home.

Emi Rodríguez, 1st B

Opinions:

Berta Arcos says: I like the book because it is entertaining. I like the part when Space Club rescue professor Carter. I think the book is good. 1st D

German Rodríguez says: I like the mystery and adventure. 1st A

Núria Mora says: I liked the book because there are many adventures and mystery. 1st A

Judith Ascanio says:This book is very interesting because has got mystery and adventure.1st A

Ylenia Urbano says: I didn't like the book because it's about the space, it's absurd. 1st A

Ivan Rodríguez says: I liked the book because it's very entertaining and funny. 1st A

Jose Carbó says: I like the book because it's funny and mysterious. 1st A

Emi Rodríguez says: I liked the book because it's very interesting and mysterious, but I didn't like the tragedy, but the end is fantastic. 1st B


Descriptions:

Professor Carter
Berta Arcos says: He is Joe's father. He is very clever and he is a scientist. He lives in Bindaloo. At his free time, he isn't with his son. 1st D

Judith Ascanio says: He is clever, brave and careful when his family is in danger. He has got brown and short hair. He has got a daughter and a son. 1st A

Joe Carter
Núria Mora says: He's professor Carter's son. He's tall and thin. He's young. He has got short and dark hair. He's very clever and calm. 1st A

Ylenia Urbano says: He is tall, thin, good-looking, clever, young and his hair is short, blond and straight. 1st A

Sid

Jose Carbó says: he is an aggressive man, he is strong because he beats professor Carter and breaks his arm. 1st A