6-An opinion essay

In our area, there are a lot of schools but there aren’t home schools. I disagree that the people study and have classes in its home.

In my opinion, home schooling isn’t good for several reasons. Firstly, there isn’t relationship with other people. Secondly, I think that is easier to distract than a normal school. Finally, there aren’t different points of views.

So all in all, I think that it isn’t a good think to have home schooling, and for that reason I don’t think that home schooling is better than the normal school.

3-Plans for a visit

Hi, Miquel

I’m just writing to check that everything’s OK for your visit.

I think you’ll like Banyoles. On Saturday morning, we’re going to walk around the lake with my parents because they really want to show you the town. We’ll be free in the evening, so we’ll probably meet some of my friends, and we can go to dinner in “La Plaça Major”. It’s up to you.

On Sunday, we could get a bus to Girona. There I’m going to show to you the Girona center. It’s gorgeous because there’re some small, thin and old streets. After that we’re going to the “Espai Gironès”, and then we will shop.

We’re going to meet you at the airport tomorrow, so can you remind me what time your train gets in?

Looking forward to seeing you.

Jordi Brunsó

5-About me and my view of the world

My name is Jordi Brunsó and I’m student in Casa Nostra School in Banyoles. I’m interested in new technologies and in Tennis. Some of my friends are into tennis too. The people who I spent most time with are my mates Bernat, Pol and my sister Maria. The Thing which I like best is going by skate with my friends.

I don’t think that the world is a bad place, although I think we could improve if we reduce the pollution of the Earth. There aren’t many things that make me angry, but one thing that annoys me is when people are selfish and rude.

As s as the future I concerned, it sometimes worries me that this world have a lots of inequality. I find it a bit unfair. I’m optimistic about my own future though. In a few years’ time, I see myself studying my university degree in Barcelona.

2-History of a product

Hello my name's Jordi and today I'm going to talk about the history of ford. First I'm going to explain the beginnings of the company, after that I'm going to tell the ford expansions, finally I explain the company those days.

The beginning

Ford cars got their name because the founder was Henry Ford. Ford was founded in 1903, in Detroit (Michigan).  Ford was one of the first brands to produce luxury cars during the 20th century. Also produce cheaper cars like, Model A, so a lot of people could afford it.

The ford expansion

Cars became more popular during the 1960s and Ford was one of the best brands. Ford also invented the muscle cars, for example the Mustang. The mustang has a lot of rivals like: Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger… But any of these models have the same exit than the mustang.

Those days

These days, ford produce a lot of models like: Ka, Focus, Fiesta, Kuga, Mondeo, Mustang…Ford is a powerful motor company, is popular over the world. All the people have seen a Ford.

OBSERVATION OF MY ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Did you use any resources? Yes, I use a power point, with some images.
 Were the resources relevant and attractive? Yes because the power point I help me.

BODY LANGUAGE AND EYE CONTACT

- Did you look at your audience most of the time? Yes, I look the audicence all the time, that I can.

- Did you read from your notes? I don't read.

- Did you do any gestures/movement to hold the attention of your audience? No, I don't

STRUCTURE

- Did you organize your ideas in order of importance? Yes, I did 

- Did you use discourse markers to to make your ideas more clear? No, I didn't use any markers.

-Did you introduce interesting NEW information to your audience? Yes,  I introduce new information of Berlin.

- Did you look up information/facts/ideas in the internet, books..? No, I didn't

was your information more superficial or more detailed, and original? More superficial

LANGUAGE

- Did you check your grammar? Yes I check my grammar.

- Did you use rich vocabulary looking up the dictionary? I look at de dictionary.

- Did you use sentence linkers? No i didn't use that.

- Did you use  fillers? Yes I use.

PRONUNCIATION AND INTONATION

- Did you know how to pronounce all your words? Yes I know, but someone was difficult.

- Did you check the pronunciation with a dictionary, a classmate or the teacher? No I didn't check

- Did you change your tone of voice or use a monotone tone all the time? No, I didn't change my voice

-Did you speed in a fluid continuum or with breaks and interruptions? I think with a fluid continuum.

My final mark is: 7

I'LL IMPROVE FOR THE NEXT ORAL:

1. A bit my pronunciation

2. I will look to the audience

The class presentations

4-History of a product

Ford cars got their name because the founder was Henry Ford. Ford was founded in 1903, in Detroit (Michigan).  Ford was one of the first brands to produce luxury cars during the 20th century. Also produce cheaper cars like, Model A, so a lot of people could afford it.
Cars became more popular during the 1960s and Ford was one of the best brands. Ford also invented the muscle cars, for example the Mustang. The mustang has a lot of rivals like: Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger… But any of these models have the same exit than the mustang.
These days, ford produce a lot of models like: Ka, Focus, Fiesta, Kuga, Mondeo, Mustang…Ford is a powerful motor company, is popular over the world. All the people have seen a Ford.

Saving space

Nasa is to send first 3D printer to the international space station to help astronauts manufacture spare parts and tools. The space agency hopes to avoid emergencies such as the one that occurred on Apollo 13 in 1970. Then, astronauts had to make their own carbon dioxide filter using a plastic ban and duct tape!

Comment

It's a good idea, because this printer will help the astronauts to do the repairs of the ships

Ex-players get compensation

The National Football League (NFL) will pay a $765 million settlement to more than 4,500 ex-players. the players, many suffering from dementia and health problems, sere suing the league over head injuries sustained while playing. They accused the NFL of hiding the dangers of brain damage while profiting from the sport's violence. it's a modest sum for the NFL, which made more than $9 billion last year.

Vocabulary:

dementia: démence

sue: poursuivre en justice.

Comment:

I'm agree with the players because the American football produce a lot of  head injuries and the players have to be rewarded. But in the other hand you have to know that the American Football is a dangerous sport and it's normally to had a lot of serious injuries.