Individual sports vs team sports

Many people enjoy playing sports, from skiing or surfing to baseball or football. However, while team sports certainly have many supporters, there are some people who prefer individual ones. In fact, many individual sports have been adapted to be played by groups, like tennis.

Those who are in favour of team sports state the fact that it is good for socializing and makes you acquire good values –as you have to respect your partners and follow the rules. Besides, it is more enjoyable, because you interact with different people and it is a fun way of keeping fit.

On the other hand, individual sports have also many advantages. Firstly, because you can outdo yourself, and when you win it can give you a great personal satisfaction, due to the fact that you have achieved it by yourself. In addition, individual sports are more flexible, as you don’t depend on others.

In conclusion, the choice of one type of sport or another, depends on what your aim is –if you want to have a good time while doing  some sport, team sports are better, but if you want to surpass yourself, choose individual ones.

In what circumstances would you think of emigrating?

Emigrating means moving to another country, which is something not many people like doing, because it means leaving behind their families. That movement started when people from the countryside moved to the cities looking for a job. Nowadays, there is a big disparity from one country to another, so many people are forced to leave their countries and look for a better life abroad. In many underdeveloped countries people must leave because of wars or because they suffer from famine.

What happens in a developed country? There are countries like Portugal, Italy or Spain where people can’t find a job easily due to the global economic crisis. Most young people from those countries have been emigrating looking for better working conditions or at least for a job.  

To sum up, I would emigrate if I suffered from bad living conditions in my country or because I sought for better working opportunities.

Studying abroad is good for everybody

It is said that going abroad involves running some risks, because you have to be independent and get most things by yourself. However, studying abroad is generally a great experience.

First of all, it allows you to meet new people and you get to know a different culture. That makes you be more open-minded and have a different view of life… Maybe if you had prejudices about that country, after being there, you realise they were not true.

Moreover, it makes it easier to learn other languages. When you are abroad, not only can you practise the language 24 hours every day, but you also listen to native speakers, so you improve very quickly.

It also makes you more responsible as you have to care for yourself
In a nutshell, I consider that going away is always a good thing to do and I recommend everyone to do it when given the chance. 

A memorable place

Last year I went to London with my host family. I had always wanted to go there, as I had heard it was a wonderful city, and it didn't dissapoint me at all. 

The weather there is rather dull -it's always overcast- but the good thing about London is that there are many things to do. There are a lot of monuments you can visit, like the emblematic Tower of London or the Tower Bridge.The museums are great. In the British Museum, you can see mummies and in the National Gallery, you can admire some of the most representative works of art in history. 

In a nutshell, London might make you feel dissapointed at first sight; however, after a few days, you will be amazed by the surprises which will be waiting for you in every corner.  

  

My graduation

One of the best moments I’ve ever had was my graduation day. I was very excited because I had been preparing for that for a long time. I bought a really special dress, and a pair of high heels about a month before!

When I arrived everyone was already there, however I could get a good seat because a friend of mine had kept it for me. It was very exciting, and the first thing we did was to take lots of pictures, it was very fun to see how my mates were dressed- everyone looked awfully well!

The celebration was really emotional. Firstly the head teacher made a speech –it was a bit boring, but we enjoyed it. Afterwards, two of our mates made a performance, they played the violin and the piano. Finally we watched a video that some of our mates had done, which was beautiful but tearful.

All in all, it was an amazing evening and we all had a great time. I am certain I will never  forget it!

What kind of study suits me best?

Whereas my mother wants me to be a civil engineer, because that's what my grandfather used to be, my father and one of my brothers want my to study Law, as they think it's a very practical study and would allow me to find a job easily. 

My godfather would love me to become an architect, because that's what he studied and I could work with him afterwards, and my uncle is always telling me to study Aeronautical Engineering, as he thinks I could earn a lot of money that way. 

On the other hand, my eldest brother considers that I shouldn't study anything technical. Strange as it may seem, he thinks it's Phylosophy what suits me best. 

My friends tell me to study Mathematics though, because they think I'm good at it, and my grandmother would like me to study Medicine, as she has always wanted to be a doctor. 

Everyone gives me their opinion of what I should study, however I don't have the slightest idea what to do because there is nothing I specially like. Fortunately, I still have some time to think about it.

Meanwhile, I'm going to have a relaxing cup of cafe con leche and listen to some music.

Some funny English proverbs

If people try to fix something after the problem has occurred, they are trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Read more at http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/close+the+stable+door+after+the+horse+has+bolted.html#FMsZjSEOYgxGOVzM.99

'You can't close the stable door after the horse has bolted' 

Closing the stable door is like trying to stop something bad happening when it has already happened and the situation cannot be changed.
-Buying a burglar alarm after the break in would be a bit like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.

'You can't make bricks without straw'

It means that you can't do something correctly without the necessary knowledge/materials. 

-It's no good trying to build a web page without knowing any html, you can't make bricks without straw.

 

'Art is long, life is short'

Life is too short to learn all the art in this world.

-She always complained of getting bored. I advised her to learn some music or painting. After all, Art is long, life is short. 

  

'As you make your bed, so you must lie in it'

It means that you have to suffer the consequences of what you have done.

-You were the one who chose the house windows because they were cheap. I told you they would be terrible. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.

'Two wrongs don't make a right'

It is said to emphasize that when someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
-Jill: I'd really like to humiliate Fred, after he made fun of me in front of everyone at lunch. Jane: No Jill. Two wrongs don't make a right.

'A tiger doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep' 

One doesn't have to be concerned about what thoughtless people think about them. In this proverb the sheep would be people who follow anything that is cool at the time, without thinking for themselves, whereas the tiger would represent a willful person -the tiger doesn't need the sheep's opinion at all. 
-When he took that decision, many people critizised him, but he didn't care. After all, a tiger doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep.

If people try to fix something after the problem has occurred, they are trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Read more at http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/close+the+stable+door+after+the+horse+has+bolted.html#FMsZjSEOYgxGOVzM.99

If people try to fix something after the problem has occurred, they are trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Read more at http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/close+the+stable+door+after+the+horse+has+bolted.html#FMsZjSEOYgxGOVzM.99