My life has drastically changed since I came to the United States. In my little town of Brighton things were always the same: I used to walk to school and walk back home, I used to have dinner with my parents and go out with my friends without any problem.
It has been a year since I came here and I have faced a lot of difficulties. Definitely, the biggest problem has been the language and my trouble with accents. It's hard to describe American accent, it just sounds different than mine, and sometimes it was too hard to me to guess what people were saying. I had also trouble with words because some of them were different from my language.
Another big challenge was the gastronomy. I'm used to eating healthy food such as vegetables and soups and for me was a really big change because I didn't know a lot about cooking. Now, I eat more fast and unhealthy food and I think I'm gaining weigth.
Pararell that, I think people act like that because they are too busy to cook. Since I'm here I'm always in a hurry! Every day, I have to catch the underground and then catch a bus to get to school whereas in my town I only had to walk for five minutes.
Despite the inconveniences, I think I was right when I decided to leave my town and my family and start a new life here. I've learnt a lot about life and I've become more independent. I've met a lot of people who have brought me human values such as respect to different cultures and generosity. All in all, I encourage everyone to do something similar in order to learn more things about life, people or even themselves because it's a unique opportunity.
A SPECIAL SKILL YOU HAVE
Some years ago, when I thought about me, I couldn't find anything I was good at. Meanwhile, most people had the skill of communication with other people, they wer good at singing, dancing, writing... However, some time ago I realized that I had an amazing skill, the empathy.
When I speak with my friends and help them with their problems, I always know how they are feeling, even before I speak with them. They always feel surprised about it. They also tell me that I give the best advice for each situation, sometimes even if I don't know what to do with my own problems.
In brief, although I don't have a visible skill such as singing, I am lucky to be able to help other people. In fact, it is really useful, not only in my relationships but also in some jobs like teaching or psychology.
A HOBBY
Nowadays, people tend to have a really busy life and do not have time to relax or even have a hobby. Talking about me, I can't find anytimg I enjoy doing: I can't sing well, I do not have a big sporting spirit and I like painting but I am not a fan of it. Nevertheless, there is someting I love doing and I have realized a short while ago.
Last year, "Operación Triunfo" programme was released after a lot of years without being on TV. This programme was a reality show and a singing contest at the same time. Consequently, this kind of reality made you connect not only with the artist's voice, but also with his or her personality and feelings. Furthermore, I was keen on Operacion Triunfo because the people who took part in it were the most part of them my age and they stood up for a lot of today's issues, such as feminism or the GLTB community.
Pararell that, I have always enyoyed music. When I have a bad day or I feel low, music is the only one that makes me forget all these problems and just feel real happy inside. Last year I went to their concert in Murcia and they made us feel special while we were singing their songs.
YOUR FAVOURITE SPORT TO PLAY OR WATCH
8:40-9:05
Since I was a little girl, my mother desperately wanted me to try a lot of different sports: I have done tennis, football, dancing and swimming for a long time but none of them gave me a real buzz. Now, I don’t have enough time to start a new sport, however, some day I would like to take up badminton.
I have only played badminton at school but I was good at it, I got a great mark in the exam and I beat all my classmates. I really enjoyed it because it made me feel energetic and powerful after playing. Badminton is a team sport so it also enables you to make new friends and strong bonds with people because you share the same interests.
Added to this, I have watched badminton matches on TV and I really enjoyed them and noticed that it requires a lot of speed, strength and precision. Most people think that badminton is a copy from tennis, but the real truth is that the court is smaller, which means that you have to be more focused on the ball and run faster, and in tennis the skills required are completely different.
In brief, I have never had a big sporting spirit but I am pretty sure that when I finish the courses I will have time to take up badminton. I am looking forward to starting doing sport instead of watching it on TV.AN ACCIDENT
9:05-9:35
During my whole life I have had a lot of car and motorbike accidents but none of them was really serious. However, there is a shoking accident I will never forget although it didn't happen to me, it happened to my friend's grandfather.
He was an exceptional sportsman and person, and he loved going out with his bycicle and his friends. Although he was old enough to retire, he continued working and he always went to his job by bike. Unfortunatelly. one day, he was coming back home by bike with all his colleagues but he was a bit ahead the rest of the group, a driver became dizzy, went off his lane and hit him on his head. The ambulance arrived as fast as they could, but they couldn't do anything, he had died. It was a real tragedy and my friend was really affected.
AMERICAN CUSTOMS YOU LIKE/DISLIKE
10:05-10:45
I love America for a lot of reasons but it's true that there are a lot of differences between Spanish culture and their culture, and there are some of them that I like and some others I dislike. The biggest diffence is the food, here in Spain we eat a wide range of different meals, we eat healthier food while they are used to eating fast food. But, above all, the thing I most dislike is that the possession of weapons is legal there and most people have a gun at home. For me, it is scary because not everyone has the mental stability to have one. I do not like these customs, as well as I do not like their timetable, because they are always in a hurry. In contrast, I prefer their way of living because they do not think in what other people wear, do or say whereas here people often criticize other people. This is what I think but I have to go there to prove if it's real.
AN IMPORTANT STORY IN THE NEWS
20:30-20:58
I can't stand watching news about gender violence or violations because I think nowadays this shouldn't exist. The last story I saw was about a young 23 year-old boy that had killed her girlfriend in a firing range. He was working during a month and when he recieved the money, he invited all his friends to do shooting because he was going to "celebrate something". Actually, he was celebrating the death of her girlfriend, just before the rest of the group arrived, he shot her in the head and then, killed himself. It enrages me to see everyday this type of news on TV because some men think that they have the power over their girlfriends' lifes. I think that this story isn't only scary, but it's also very important to know how severe these actions are, and, as I see it, if we do not give serious consideration and importance to them, these sad stories will never end.
THE WORKING STUDENT
19:26-19:39
The working student should be admired. Some people don't have enough money to pay university because, in some cases, it is too expensive and they have to look for a job for the weekends, or even they have to leave school because they can't afford to pay that much. It is really difficult to organize your timetable at university due to the huge amount of information we need to memorize, so if someone has a job too, it's nearly impossible to manage the time and the stress. That's why I think that people who do their best at school should be rewarded and have university for free. It's true that nowadays there are some scholarships, but there should be more in order to meet the specific needs of everyone, as we all know the importance of education nowadays.
A BIG MISTAKE YOU ONCE MADE
10:45-11:06
In my fourth year of high school, I made a huge mistake. We had to decide if we wanted to study a scientific programme or subjects more related to arts and literature. I already knew that I loved English but I wasn't sure if in the future I would like to have a job related to it. As I had great marks, my teachers advised me to take up the scientific programme because it offered me more career opportunities. In the end, I chose this programme and, when I started it, I realized that I didn't like sciences at all and I really wanted to study English in the future. It was a hard year because I didn't have any motivation when I had to study and in my last exams and courses, I didn't pay attention or make any effort as I hated every subject. It took me a year to realize, but I'm pleased I changed my mind just in time.
USING E-MAIL
11:10-11:25
Nowadays, letters have been replaced by e-mails, the quickest and easiest way of communicating. E-mails can provide a lot of benefits, for example, you can easily send texts, files, videos or even documents in the same mail. They are more convenient than a letter, as an email can reach its recipient in a few seconds and the same message can be sent to a large number of people too, whereas letters take days to reach their destination. They are also free, and it doesn't care how far the destination is. And, added to this, they are permanent, while a letter can be lost, an e-mail stays in our computers forever and it's really easy to look for them.
Nevertheless, it's true that they have a few disadvantages, such as the unsolicited mails, called spam, that overwhelm our system, or some viruses that can enter to our computer. But one solution for that would be installing a firewall software.
All in all, I think e-mails are more convenient in order to communicate everyday, but it is also true that it's pleasant to recieve a letter at home from time to time. For that reason I hope letters never disappear.
CELL PHONES
16:21-16:58
He was an exceptional sportsman and person, and he loved going out with his bycicle and his friends. Although he was old enough to retire, he continued working and he always went to his job by bike. Unfortunatelly. one day, he was coming back home by bike with all his colleagues but he was a bit ahead the rest of the group, a driver became dizzy, went off his lane and hit him on his head. The ambulance arrived as fast as they could, but they couldn't do anything, he had died. It was a real tragedy and my friend was really affected.
BEING ON TIME
21:32-21:51
I do not get on well with punctual people. I always try to be on time because I know how disturbing it is to be waiting for someone. However, even when I have enough time to prepare, something happens to me in the last minute and makes me be late. For instance, last night I met with a friend at 9 PM and my cousin appeared at home just when I was leaving home so I had to leave later. I am sorry for the people that have to wait for me but, fortunatelly, my closest friends are like me and I love them as they are.
THE PEOPLE YOU LIVE WITH
9:45-10:02
I live with my family in a countryside house in Totana. My mother's name is Rosa and she work's as a bailiff in the court. My father's name is Vicente, they are married for 30 years and he doesn't work. He used to work as a doctor but last year he had to retire due to a disease. I have a younger brother, his name is a cross between my grandfathers' names, he's called Pedro Jesús. He is 15 and he is in fourth year of high school, he loves football and playing video games. My family and I love each other a lot and have a lot of cousins and relatives, but the person I most admire is my great-grandfather Juan. He is 106 years old and he has been singing during his whole life. He is really loved in my family and in my town.
THE PEOPLE YOU LIVE WITH
9:45-10:02
I live with my family in a countryside house in Totana. My mother's name is Rosa and she work's as a bailiff in the court. My father's name is Vicente, they are married for 30 years and he doesn't work. He used to work as a doctor but last year he had to retire due to a disease. I have a younger brother, his name is a cross between my grandfathers' names, he's called Pedro Jesús. He is 15 and he is in fourth year of high school, he loves football and playing video games. My family and I love each other a lot and have a lot of cousins and relatives, but the person I most admire is my great-grandfather Juan. He is 106 years old and he has been singing during his whole life. He is really loved in my family and in my town.
AMERICAN CUSTOMS YOU LIKE/DISLIKE
10:05-10:45
I love America for a lot of reasons but it's true that there are a lot of differences between Spanish culture and their culture, and there are some of them that I like and some others I dislike. The biggest diffence is the food, here in Spain we eat a wide range of different meals, we eat healthier food while they are used to eating fast food. But, above all, the thing I most dislike is that the possession of weapons is legal there and most people have a gun at home. For me, it is scary because not everyone has the mental stability to have one. I do not like these customs, as well as I do not like their timetable, because they are always in a hurry. In contrast, I prefer their way of living because they do not think in what other people wear, do or say whereas here people often criticize other people. This is what I think but I have to go there to prove if it's real.
AN IMPORTANT STORY IN THE NEWS
20:30-20:58
I can't stand watching news about gender violence or violations because I think nowadays this shouldn't exist. The last story I saw was about a young 23 year-old boy that had killed her girlfriend in a firing range. He was working during a month and when he recieved the money, he invited all his friends to do shooting because he was going to "celebrate something". Actually, he was celebrating the death of her girlfriend, just before the rest of the group arrived, he shot her in the head and then, killed himself. It enrages me to see everyday this type of news on TV because some men think that they have the power over their girlfriends' lifes. I think that this story isn't only scary, but it's also very important to know how severe these actions are, and, as I see it, if we do not give serious consideration and importance to them, these sad stories will never end.
THE WORKING STUDENT
19:26-19:39
The working student should be admired. Some people don't have enough money to pay university because, in some cases, it is too expensive and they have to look for a job for the weekends, or even they have to leave school because they can't afford to pay that much. It is really difficult to organize your timetable at university due to the huge amount of information we need to memorize, so if someone has a job too, it's nearly impossible to manage the time and the stress. That's why I think that people who do their best at school should be rewarded and have university for free. It's true that nowadays there are some scholarships, but there should be more in order to meet the specific needs of everyone, as we all know the importance of education nowadays.
A BIG MISTAKE YOU ONCE MADE
10:45-11:06
In my fourth year of high school, I made a huge mistake. We had to decide if we wanted to study a scientific programme or subjects more related to arts and literature. I already knew that I loved English but I wasn't sure if in the future I would like to have a job related to it. As I had great marks, my teachers advised me to take up the scientific programme because it offered me more career opportunities. In the end, I chose this programme and, when I started it, I realized that I didn't like sciences at all and I really wanted to study English in the future. It was a hard year because I didn't have any motivation when I had to study and in my last exams and courses, I didn't pay attention or make any effort as I hated every subject. It took me a year to realize, but I'm pleased I changed my mind just in time.
USING E-MAIL
11:10-11:25
Nowadays, letters have been replaced by e-mails, the quickest and easiest way of communicating. E-mails can provide a lot of benefits, for example, you can easily send texts, files, videos or even documents in the same mail. They are more convenient than a letter, as an email can reach its recipient in a few seconds and the same message can be sent to a large number of people too, whereas letters take days to reach their destination. They are also free, and it doesn't care how far the destination is. And, added to this, they are permanent, while a letter can be lost, an e-mail stays in our computers forever and it's really easy to look for them.
Nevertheless, it's true that they have a few disadvantages, such as the unsolicited mails, called spam, that overwhelm our system, or some viruses that can enter to our computer. But one solution for that would be installing a firewall software.
All in all, I think e-mails are more convenient in order to communicate everyday, but it is also true that it's pleasant to recieve a letter at home from time to time. For that reason I hope letters never disappear.
CELL PHONES
16:21-16:58
Cell phones and social networks are the easiest access to any information we can think of. Nowadays, people are techno-lovers, they use social networks without any control and they never get tired of them. But does it make a positive or a negative impact on them?
At the present time, we can do everything with a technological gadget, we can online shopping, search for information or even communicate with people who are abroad in a few seconds. This advanced technology is the best invent in the last years, as it allows us to do nearly everything without any effort.
But in contrast, there are some problems that people have to face when we use these devices. For instance, the constant use of social networks can create a social media addiction, which is increasingly growing in the last years. People, especially teenagers, are constantly checking their own social networks even if they do not receive any message just to see the number of likes they have in their last photo, for example.
Added to this, as I have said, we all have an easy access to photos, videos, and information, but this can become a very dangerous tool. In fact, someone can accidentally upload a photo on the internet that stays in other people’s devices forever because it’s too difficult to get rid of a photo once it's on the network.
In brief, as I said at the beginning, social networks are a really useful tool but with a wrong use, they can be extremely dangerous. Therefore, I believe that everyone can go online when they want but being aware of the problems they can produce.
TEENAGERS
Nowadays, teenagers have become a very influenciable age-group. In the last ten years, with the advent of social networks, it is even worse. Teenagers believe that if they buy brand-name outfits or luxury cars, they will have the same body or life as celebrities. It seems funny but this can become extremely dangerous because some guys may get obsessed with their image.
On the other hand, we have clear and fixed ideas related to other aspects. As I see it, we are a more tolerant generation. Our grandparents or even some parents have a closed mind and do not conceive some issues such as open relationships, homosexuality or bisexuality, while it is something familiar to us. For that reason, we should help our older generations in order to improve our society.
THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED
As we all know, love is ageless and I can not think about the right age to get married. Some years ago, marriage was something needed and people used to get married at the age of 23-26. However, nowadays people prefer not to marry and live together because a wedding is something extremely expensive.
From my viewpoint, I would like to get married after having done a lot of things in life, such as travelling, completing my university degree, meeting new friends... Nevertheless, love can appear at any time and I do not know what the future holds for me yet.
A GOOD FRIEND
A good friend is someone that stays with you no matter the distance or the frequency you see each other. I and my group of friends see each other really often and do a lot of things together. We have traveled together, graduated, gone through some bad moments and some amazing moments. For that reason, I know that if something happened to me, they would never leave me alone.
SHOPPING
Nowadays, there are a lot of different ways of shopping, however, each way has its advantages and disadvantages.
On one hand, in a physical store, you can try outfits on and see if they fit you, and with objects it happens the same, you can see the texture, size, weight and quality of your product. However, shops sometimes are so crowded that you can't find what you want and you also have to wait for really long queues. Added to this, there are sometimes more things online than in the physical store.
On the other hand, online shopping has a longer process, especially if you want to return the product. You also can be a victim of a fraud, so you should watch out the websites in which you buy your products. Nevertheless, online shopping has a lot of advantages and they are increasingly growing up: You can buy from home so you do not have to go to the shop, you can also look for a lot of different shops at the same time and compare the same product, while this is so difficult in a supermarket.
YOUR LAST DAY IN YOUR COUNTRY
Tomorrow I'm leaving my country for the first time and I'm going to the United States in order to spend a year learning English. I'm very excited about it as I know this would be an unforgettable experience and a great opportunity, however, I cannot help missing Spain.
Today I am seeing my family and my friends for the last time, I'll miss them a lot. I'll also miss the food here, it is really healthy and diverse, whereas in the USA it is not that good. Added to this, I love our weather and our people; I love going out with sunny weather and talking with my neighbors for ages. I think people there, would not be that friendly because they have a really stressful life and do not want to make friends.
All in all, I'm afraid of these aspects but I am sure that traveling to the USA would be the best experience of my life.
YOUR FIRST DAY IN THE UNITED STATES
It is my first day in the United States and I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I love the country because people are not as I thought. I have already introduced myself to my neighbors and they are lovely people. Nevertheless, I was walking by the street and three people have bumped into me because they were in a hurry. The life here is stressful and busy.
Fortunately, the views of the city are spectacular, I have never seen anything so beautiful. These buildings make me remember why I wanted to be here. I'm also taking the opportunity to practice my English here, however, it is very difficult for me because I have a trouble with their accent, it just sounds completely different from what I have always learned at school.
I still have a few problems but I hope I will get used to the way of living here soon.
DISCRIMINATION
One of the social issues I most hate is discrimination. I can't understand how someone can judge other people by their race, religion, physical handicaps or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, discrimination is still a fact in our society: if someone is going to look for a job, a heterosexual white man is far more likely to be hired. It is also a fact that if a foreign or a poor man commits a crime, he would be judged by a lot of people because of their race or social condition.
By contrast, a rich and handsome man would never be judged by society or even by the law. There is a great example in the last days: Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he raped a woman that refused to have anything with him, however, any social media is commenting or giving importance to this news and those who comment, say things like "why wouldn't she anything with Cristiano Ronaldo? I am sure that she's lying.". Meanwhile, if he were a black man, all mass media would be commenting about it.
All in all, we are all equal before the law but, as we see, there is still a long way to be equal in our society. However, I am very happy to see that people are more and more aware that it does not matter your social or sexual conditions, rather, differences make us unique and create diversity in the world.
YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD
I do not have a favorite food but if I had to choose, I prefer Italian food. I love pizza, spaghetti, tortellini... and the more cheese they have, the better they are. However, I am not a fan of vegetables and salad, I would love to like them and have a healthy diet but it is impossible for me. Talking about sweet food, what I most like eating is Nutella crêpes or chocolate milkshakes. I would like to stop talking about food because I'm hungry and I have got nothing to eat.
THE BEST CAR TO OWN
This year I'm already of legal age and I would like to get my driving license. However, when I get it, I won't have any car to drive, as my mother and my father use their cars for basically everything. Therefore, I need to buy a new car but I do not have any idea which would be the best for me.
First and foremost, it shouldn't be too expensive because, as a university student, I have too many expenses yet. Due to this, I would buy a second-hand car. Since it is my first car and I do not know to drive properly, I do not mind the car condition, but it might be better to have a little one in order to park without any problem. In brief, if I bought a car I would look for one that meets these conditions and for me, it would be the best car to own.
SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
Smoking in public places is something that must be banned. It is true that we have already advanced, as smoking in indoor public places is already forbidden. However, in some terraces and bars, there are some people who disturb other costumers. As a matter of fact, even if they do not smoke, they are passive smokers and smelling it can hurt their body and health too. To meet this need, local service managers ought to reinforce the laws and if someone infringes them, they must have a fine. In order to overcome the problem of the terraces, I think people should ask the people around them if it is something annoying for them, and if they let him smoke it is all alright but they have the right to choose what they prefer.
A MOVIE STAR OR SINGER YOU LIKE
TEENAGERS
Nowadays, teenagers have become a very influenciable age-group. In the last ten years, with the advent of social networks, it is even worse. Teenagers believe that if they buy brand-name outfits or luxury cars, they will have the same body or life as celebrities. It seems funny but this can become extremely dangerous because some guys may get obsessed with their image.
On the other hand, we have clear and fixed ideas related to other aspects. As I see it, we are a more tolerant generation. Our grandparents or even some parents have a closed mind and do not conceive some issues such as open relationships, homosexuality or bisexuality, while it is something familiar to us. For that reason, we should help our older generations in order to improve our society.
THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED
As we all know, love is ageless and I can not think about the right age to get married. Some years ago, marriage was something needed and people used to get married at the age of 23-26. However, nowadays people prefer not to marry and live together because a wedding is something extremely expensive.
From my viewpoint, I would like to get married after having done a lot of things in life, such as travelling, completing my university degree, meeting new friends... Nevertheless, love can appear at any time and I do not know what the future holds for me yet.
A GOOD FRIEND
A good friend is someone that stays with you no matter the distance or the frequency you see each other. I and my group of friends see each other really often and do a lot of things together. We have traveled together, graduated, gone through some bad moments and some amazing moments. For that reason, I know that if something happened to me, they would never leave me alone.
SHOPPING
Nowadays, there are a lot of different ways of shopping, however, each way has its advantages and disadvantages.
On one hand, in a physical store, you can try outfits on and see if they fit you, and with objects it happens the same, you can see the texture, size, weight and quality of your product. However, shops sometimes are so crowded that you can't find what you want and you also have to wait for really long queues. Added to this, there are sometimes more things online than in the physical store.
On the other hand, online shopping has a longer process, especially if you want to return the product. You also can be a victim of a fraud, so you should watch out the websites in which you buy your products. Nevertheless, online shopping has a lot of advantages and they are increasingly growing up: You can buy from home so you do not have to go to the shop, you can also look for a lot of different shops at the same time and compare the same product, while this is so difficult in a supermarket.
YOUR LAST DAY IN YOUR COUNTRY
Tomorrow I'm leaving my country for the first time and I'm going to the United States in order to spend a year learning English. I'm very excited about it as I know this would be an unforgettable experience and a great opportunity, however, I cannot help missing Spain.
Today I am seeing my family and my friends for the last time, I'll miss them a lot. I'll also miss the food here, it is really healthy and diverse, whereas in the USA it is not that good. Added to this, I love our weather and our people; I love going out with sunny weather and talking with my neighbors for ages. I think people there, would not be that friendly because they have a really stressful life and do not want to make friends.
All in all, I'm afraid of these aspects but I am sure that traveling to the USA would be the best experience of my life.
YOUR FIRST DAY IN THE UNITED STATES
It is my first day in the United States and I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I love the country because people are not as I thought. I have already introduced myself to my neighbors and they are lovely people. Nevertheless, I was walking by the street and three people have bumped into me because they were in a hurry. The life here is stressful and busy.
Fortunately, the views of the city are spectacular, I have never seen anything so beautiful. These buildings make me remember why I wanted to be here. I'm also taking the opportunity to practice my English here, however, it is very difficult for me because I have a trouble with their accent, it just sounds completely different from what I have always learned at school.
I still have a few problems but I hope I will get used to the way of living here soon.
DISCRIMINATION
One of the social issues I most hate is discrimination. I can't understand how someone can judge other people by their race, religion, physical handicaps or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, discrimination is still a fact in our society: if someone is going to look for a job, a heterosexual white man is far more likely to be hired. It is also a fact that if a foreign or a poor man commits a crime, he would be judged by a lot of people because of their race or social condition.
By contrast, a rich and handsome man would never be judged by society or even by the law. There is a great example in the last days: Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he raped a woman that refused to have anything with him, however, any social media is commenting or giving importance to this news and those who comment, say things like "why wouldn't she anything with Cristiano Ronaldo? I am sure that she's lying.". Meanwhile, if he were a black man, all mass media would be commenting about it.
All in all, we are all equal before the law but, as we see, there is still a long way to be equal in our society. However, I am very happy to see that people are more and more aware that it does not matter your social or sexual conditions, rather, differences make us unique and create diversity in the world.
YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD
I do not have a favorite food but if I had to choose, I prefer Italian food. I love pizza, spaghetti, tortellini... and the more cheese they have, the better they are. However, I am not a fan of vegetables and salad, I would love to like them and have a healthy diet but it is impossible for me. Talking about sweet food, what I most like eating is Nutella crêpes or chocolate milkshakes. I would like to stop talking about food because I'm hungry and I have got nothing to eat.
THE BEST CAR TO OWN
This year I'm already of legal age and I would like to get my driving license. However, when I get it, I won't have any car to drive, as my mother and my father use their cars for basically everything. Therefore, I need to buy a new car but I do not have any idea which would be the best for me.
First and foremost, it shouldn't be too expensive because, as a university student, I have too many expenses yet. Due to this, I would buy a second-hand car. Since it is my first car and I do not know to drive properly, I do not mind the car condition, but it might be better to have a little one in order to park without any problem. In brief, if I bought a car I would look for one that meets these conditions and for me, it would be the best car to own.
SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
Smoking in public places is something that must be banned. It is true that we have already advanced, as smoking in indoor public places is already forbidden. However, in some terraces and bars, there are some people who disturb other costumers. As a matter of fact, even if they do not smoke, they are passive smokers and smelling it can hurt their body and health too. To meet this need, local service managers ought to reinforce the laws and if someone infringes them, they must have a fine. In order to overcome the problem of the terraces, I think people should ask the people around them if it is something annoying for them, and if they let him smoke it is all alright but they have the right to choose what they prefer.
A MOVIE STAR OR SINGER YOU LIKE
Johnny Depp is an American musician and one of the most versatile Hollywood actors. He is most known perhaps for his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series.
He was born on the 9th June 1963 in Kentucky, but at the age of 16 he left his city to start his music career and he moved to Florida. He married a woman there who had Nicolas Cage as friend and he managed to audition with the director Wes Craven.
He started his work as actor and he appeared in many films, but Johnny achieved more success with Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands and his role as Willy Wonka, the reclusive candy baron, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Depp continued showing his versatility in films with roles as a 19th century accountant in Dead Man. However, his real fame and success came with his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl . After his apparition in multiple instalments of Pirates of the Caribbean, he has been nominated for a lot of awards. He also took part in a film adaption of Stephen Sondheim’s musical and Johnny earned praise for his acting but also his singing and he received an Oscar nomination. In total, he has been awarded the Golden Globe and he has been nominated for the Oscars for 3 times.
As I have mentioned before, what I most like about this actor is his versatility. I love his role as Willy Wonka because he is a funny and strange character that I had never seen before. By contrast, in his appearance in Pirates of the Caribbean, he is a listless and a saucy pirate, but he also makes funny comments. I also love his role as the Mad Hattler because he acts so perfect that makes everyone think that he is actually crazy.
