Edinburgh

ORAL PRESENTATION

Introduction of Edinburgh

I'd like to talk about a city called Edinburgh, which is the capital of Scotland and is situated in the north of Great Britain.
Edinburgh is an old but modern city. For example when you are in the shopping centres, you can see the castles in the background.
Edinburgh has got a lot of lovely buildings and parks and it's not too polluted.
I went to Edinburgh last summer in August. August is a good month to visit Edinburgh for two reasons. Firstly, the weather is usually quite good and secondly, there is a very famous festival: the Edinburgh Festival.

Entretainment, festivals, monuments...

The Edinburgh Festival is a generic term used to describe the cultural explosion which takes place in the city in August each year. It is in fact made up of a variety of festivals and events including the International Festival, The Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Jazz Festival and Edinburgh Mela. I lived specially the Fringe Festival, which is the largest performing arts festival in the world. The festival lasts two weeks. During the festival, there is a lot of entretainment in the streets. For example, theatre, music, dancing. A lot of the actors and actresses advertised their shows in very original ways. The whole city was very lively and the atmosphere was fantastic. There were a lot of comedy acts in the streets and you could also go to the theatres to see plays and musicals. I felt so good when I was walking for this long streets fulls of colour and music, while I observed this wonderful and specially city.
Another important part of Scotland is called Lock Ness. 'Loch' means lake and this lake is very famous because some people believe that a monster lives in it, but a lot don't believe this.
The most indispensable monuments of visiting, the streets fullest of captivation and of people for walking, the most entertaining activities... :

- Walk along the Royal Mile
- Edinburgh Castle
- Loch Ness
- The Edinburgh Dungeon (house of terror, inspired basically by Braveheart's history)

- Camera obscura

- The Georgian House

- And... of course, shopping centres!

People, costums, traditional food, "kilt"...

I thought that the people looked very strange and quite a lot of the teenagers were dressed in the Gothic style, which, for me is depressing, but in Edinburgh, it's quite trendy. We had some problems when we were in there.
It was possible to see some men wearing the Scottish traditional dress, which is a skirt, called a kilt, a jacket and long white socks and shoes. It is said that Scottish men don't wear anything under the kilt, so I asked a man who was wearing a kilt and all the traditional dress about this. At first he didn't want to answer, but then he said that they wear nothing under it.
The typical instrument of the scottish people is the bagpipes and I could saw a man playing it when I went to the Lake.
I think that the scottish people eat very well. The traditional food is the 'haggis' and shortbread biscuits too, which are made with a lot of butter. Another traditional product in Edinburg or Scotland in general is the whisky. It's very famous and scottish people drink a lot.
The schedule that they have is not the same that ours. A scottish person gets up very early and have a good breakfast, because for them it is the most important meal of the day. They have lunch between 12:30 and 1:30 and have dinner approximately at 6:30. When I stayed in, I followed the same schedules of always. Anyhow, I think that their diet is healthy.

This city catches you...

History, English and Maths

Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was the most important and brilliant modernist architect. Along his life he has done a lot of works, but without any doubt the most important is the “Sagrada Família”.
In “La Sagrada Família", we can see some things related to the mathematics, for example:

- Columns: The trunks of the columns are geometrics.

- Shapes: In all of his works Gaudí used the geometric shapes: polygons, parabola...

- Puzzle: magical Square of the part of the Passion.
- Proportions: the sizes of the “Sagrada Família” are studied for mathematical methods.

Returning a product

Gemma: Hello, how can I help you?
Judit: Oh, hello. We'd like to return this t-shirts, please.
Gemma: OK. What's the problem whit it?
Emma: Well, they’re too tight, we’d need another height.
Gemma: OK, When did you buy it?
Judit: We bought them yesterday.
Gemma: Have you got the receipt?
Emma: Yes, here you are.
Gemma: OK. Well, I can give you a refund, or do you want to choose another t-shirt?
Judit i Emma: We’ll choose another, thanks.

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Invitations and excuses

Judit: Hey look, Emma. That DJ is playing again this weekend.
Emma: YEAH?! Where’s he playing?
Gemma: At the Warehouse on Saturday.
Emma: Right. I’m definitely going to that. Would we like to go with me?
Judit: We’d love to, but we’re afraid we can’t. Our parents wouldn’t be very happy about it.
Emma: Go on! They wouldn’t mind.
Gemma: No, sorry. We’re supposed to be going out with them that night anyway. Emma: That’s the shame. Oh, well, do you fancy going out another night?
Judit and Gemma: We’ll think about it, OK?

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Talking about photos

Gemma. Have you got some photos, Judit?
Emma. Can we have a look?
Judit. If you like, yes.
Gemma. Where did you take them?
Judit. Oh!, this one is when we were on FDT in Olot.
Emma. That's a nice one! Who's that on the left?
Judit. It's a boy I met. His name's Marc.
Emma. Oh! He's so beautiful!
Gemma. Where were you going?
Judit. We were going to Feelgood.
Emma and Gemma. Oh yes, lucky you! Have you got any more?
Judit. Yes! Emma... I have to tell you one thing: I've got a photo of you and...
Emma. Really?! Give me this one, please!
Gemma. Can I have a look?
Judit. Yes, of corse.
Gemma. Oh, he's very beautiful!
Emma. Thank you!
Judit. And you Gemma, who did you met?
Gemma. I don't want to tell you.
Judit and Emma. Oh Gemma, Come on! We are friends.
Gemma. Ok, OK... you're so tirying! I met one boy, called Oriol.
Judit and Emma. He's very goodlooking!
Judit, Emma and Gemma. The life is so wonderful!

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Life story

I was born in Barcelona in 1993, but I've always lived in Banyoles, in a flat near the lake. It's in Sardana's street.
My earliest memory is very clear. It was the first day of school and I was very frightened. I didn't know anybody, but I made wonderful friends quickly. I also remember when my friends and I were in the Barbilan's Park. We were celebrating my birthday and we had a really good time.
I've been at Casa Nostra School since I was three. When I was young I'm very shy, now I'm more sociable and mature. One part of my body that changes a lot is my hair. Before was very straight and chestnut-brown and now is curly and dark.
When I finish secondary school, I study "Batxillerat". Before I'm old I really want to live abroad.

Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers are an American pop-rock band. They're from New Jersey. The band consists of the three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. They've released three albums: It's About Time (2006), Jonas Brothers (2007), and A Little Bit Longer (2008). In 2008, the group was nominated for the Best New Artist award, but lost. And what's more... the Jonas appeared in the film Camp Rock.

How to get on with your parents

- My parents would be angry with me if I arrived too late at home.

- If I tidy my room every day, maybe they'll be more tolerant.

- If I want to get something, money for example, I'll have to be a good daughter.

- We wouldn't have so many arguments If my parents were more comprehensive.

- If my parents would listen to me more, they could understant my problems.

- If my parents bought me a new computes, I'll be happy.

- My father told me off if I don't wash my clothes.

- If my behaviour is great, they'll trust me.

- If I don't eat enough, my parents will be worry about me.

- If I want to go out with my friends, I'll have to be more responsible.

My life

I was born in Barcelona in 1993, but always I've lived in banyoles, in a flat near the lake. It's in Sardana's street.I remember very clearly my frist day at school because I was frightened. I didn't know anybody, but I made wonderful friends quickly. I also remember when we were in Barbilan's Park here, in Banyoles. We were celebrating my birthday. It was so fun! This day was one of the few days that boys and girls were together. I study at Casa Nostra School since I was three years old and I don't want to change. I think that now I'm more sociable. When I was young I was very shy. My hair before was different: It was very straight and chestnut-brown. Now, it's curly and dark. When I finish secondary school, I'm going to the university in Barcelona. Before I'm old I really want to go to live abroad.

LOVE ACTUALLY

1- FILM INFORMATION

- What's the meaning of love actually? Is that there are some types of love.

- What's the complete film name? Love actually is all around.

- What year was the film made? The film was made in 2003.

- Who's the director? Is Richard Curtis.

- What famous films has he directed? Apart of this film, Richard has directed Notthing Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones's Diary.

- Who are the main actors and actresses? copy names and photos.


Hugh Grant as David (Prime Minister)



Martine Mccutcheon as Natalie














Emma Thompson as Karen














Alan Rickman as Harry















Laura Linney is Sarah














Keira Knightley as Juliet














Colin Flirt as Jamie

Bill Nighy as Billy Mack


2. DISCUSS THE FILM

- What's the first story in the film? Is the story of Billy, a rock singer, and Joe, who's his manager.
- Can you name the cast of characters and storylines?

Billy and Joe

Billy is a rock singer and Joe is his manager. Together, they obtain that a Christmas variation of the Troggs' classic hit: "Love is All Around" is the whole success. With the parties, the success and all that, Billy forgets Joe a little. In the New Year's night, he remembers that Joe behaved with him very well and that is thanks to Joe that to come so high. Therefore, he went to look for him to pass the New Year's eve together.

Juliet, Peter and Mark

Juliet and Peter marryed and Mark, the best friend of the husband, records during the whole ceremony. Juliet was disappointed with the video of wedding that she has, so she goes to Mark's house to ask him to do a copy of his video of the wedding. Juliet can see that in the video only appears her and she understand that Mark love her.

Jamie and Aurélia

Jamie is a heartbroken writer that goes to a small house in the country for isolating of everything. He wants to centre on his writting. Here he meets a Portuguese women who's called Aurélia. They fall in love. At the end, he asks her for marriage.

Harry, Karen and Mia

Harry is the managing director of a design agenci. Mia is his new secretary and we can understand for her actions that she want him. Harry is married with Karen and she see that Mia wants to conquer her husband. She realizes in addition because she sees in the pocket of the coat of his husband a necklace and she supposes that it's her gift of Christmas. When is time to give the presents, Harry give to his wife un CD. Then she understand that the necklace is a gift for his secretary.

David (Prime Minister) and Natalie

David is the prime minister and Natalie is his secretary. David likes Natalie and Natalie likes David, but he doesn't know and she neither. One day the U.S. president goes to prime minister's home and he tries to seduce Natalie. David sees it and he takes a decision: he change Natalie of department. But finally, in Christmas day, they show their feelings.

Daniel and Sam

We can see Daniel at the first time in the funeral of his wife, Joanna. He's got one soon, Sam, who tries to overcome as him the death of his mother/wife. Now, Daniel has to take care of Sam alone. One day, Sam tells to his father that he fell in love with one girl called Joanna. She's the singer of the School Orchestra. Sam decided learning to play the drums, for try to conquer Joanna. After the play, Sam heard that Joanna returns to the United States and his heart broke. But before she goes away, he steal her a kiss in the cheek.

Sarah and Karl

Sarah likes Karl very much but she doesn't know what she has to do for conquer him. She belives that it's a secret and nobody know it, but the truth is that the whole office where she work, know it, even Karl. After many unsuccessful attempts, Sarah manages to stay with Karl but her mantally ill brother called her at the most inopportune time. They don't finish together.

Tony and the girls

Tony know that the girls of America loved his charming British accent. He wants girls, therefore, he go to USA.

John and Judy

John and Judy work as sand-ins for the sex scenes in a movie. This scene tries to "ridicule" porn movies. During the filming of the movie they know themselves up to coming to the point of falling in love.

Where and when do all stories take place? In London, two weeks before Christmas.

What's your favourite love story? why? My favourite is the story of Mark and Juliet because the way like declares his love to Juliet is so beautiful.

What's the best moment in the film for you? The moment of the kiss between Natale and the Prime Minister.

Do you like the film? What's good/bad about it? I really love the film. I think that all the characters are very well and the soundtrack is so good. I'ts the best funny comedy about love that I've ever seen.

Do you like the music? Yes, of course.

What's the best song for you? name and singer
I like very much two songs:
"Love is all around" by Billy and "All I want for Christmas is You" by Joanna.

What type of film is it? I think that it's a funny comedy about the love.


3- DIALOGUE
Daniel and Sam

Daniel: So what's the problem, Sammy? Is it just Mum or is it something else? Maybe... school - are you being bullied? Or is it something worse? Can you give me any clues at all?
Sam: You really want to know?
Daniel: I really want to know.
Sam: Even though you won't be able to do anything to help?
Daniel: Even if that's the case, yeah.
Sam: OK. The truth is actually... I'm in love.
Daniel: Sorry?
Sam: I know I should be thinking about Mum all the time, and I am. But the truth is I'm in love and I was before she died, and there's nothing I can do about it.
Daniel: Aren't you a bit young to be in love?
Sam: No.
Daniel: Oh, OK, right. Well, I'm a little relieved.
Sam: Why?
Daniel: Well, you know - I thought it might be something worse.
Sam: Worse than the total agony of being in love?
Daniel: Oh. No, you're right. Yeah, total agony.

4. INTERVIEW

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Interview a classmate about the film you can use the same questions in the previous posts or add your own record the interview using audacity and upload it in your blog.

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Discussion essay

A great invention has appeared in our lives: the Internet. Actually it's considered to be a good source of information that took importance approximately in 1995. The first reason why I say that it's a great invention is because before Internet was invented, people were looking for information only in the books, newspapers, or libraries... It was more difficult to find all that you wanted. Nevertheless, it had a great advantage that the Internet doesn't have: all the information that you find is true. Thanks to the Internet, the search is faster, more comfortable and more practical. In addition, we can communicate easier. On balance, I think that the better invention is the Internet because it's the best source of information that exists.

A formal letter

C/Sardana 174

Banyoles

17820

27th november 2008

The Communitky Fund
16 Suffolk Street
London
SW1Y 4NL

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to enquire about lottery funds for a community project in our town.
Banyoles is a small town near Girona in Catalonia. There is a beautiful lake, but there aren't any much places for entertainment. For that reason, we would like to build a shopping centre here: with cinemas, shops, restaurants... I would be grateful if you could send me some information about lotterly grants. If you have any questions about our project, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully,
Emma Tarrés.