Monday, May 11, 2015

Review of a film: TITANIC

I'd like to recommend a film which I saw last Sunday, called “Titanic”. The director of the film is James Cameron. He is a Canadian film director.

The film is a romantic tragedy and the setting is a fictionalized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. The main characters are two members of the ship: Leonardo Dicaprio as Jack and Kate Winslet as Rose. They are members of different social classes who fall in love during the trip.

The things I like the most about the film were one of the characters and the relationship between Jack and Rose. Some of the scenes are memorable because they are beautiful or very sad. The plot isn't very simple because there are many stories in the ship about people who were in the Titanic.

All in all, I love the film, and though it hasn't got a happy ending. It's a really good film to watch.





F1: Nico Rosberg breaks 2015 win drought to lead Mercedes one-two

Nico Rosberg pulls clear of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in the opening laps.
(CNN)Nico Rosberg gained a foothold in the Formula One title race by securing his first victory of the season Sunday in the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Rosberg has been a frustrated bystander while Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton claimed three of the opening four races of the 2015 campaign, but was never headed after starting from pole at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Hamilton finished second, prevailing in his own private battle with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, a poor start and botched first pit stop ending any hope of challenging Rosberg.
Vettel is a further 11 points adrift after finishing a distant third, over 45 seconds behind the winner.
Fernando Alonso's return to his home track, scene of his worrying crash in pre-season testing, ended in what he described as "scary" fashion when the brakes gave out on his McLaren-Honda.
"I had no brakes for the whole in-lap, and for the pit stop it was even less," admitted the Spaniard.
Vettel's teammate Kimi Raikonnen finished fifth, sandwiched between the Williams pair of Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa in fourth and sixth.
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull), Romain Grosjean for Lotus, Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) and Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull) rounded out the points scoring positions.
It was Rosberg's ninth career F1 win and a big relief after Hamilton's dominant end to the 2014 season to claim the title and his strong start this year.
"It was a perfect weekend," said Rosberg. "Perfect to be on pole and then to win the race like this. And, finally, I got a perfect start. It's been a long time coming."
With Vettel so far off the pace, despite edging ahead of Hamilton at the start, Mercedes look set to be on top for some time and it was their 14th one-two by its current driver pairing.
It equaled the run record of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at McLaren in their famous rivalry in 1980s. It was also the German constructors' 24th consecutive podium finish.

5 dead after shooting in Swiss town

Several people were killed in the shooting in Wuerenlingen, northern Switzerland.

(CNN) Five people died in the northern Swiss town of Wuerenlingen after residents heard shots fired late Saturday, federal police said.

Responding officers from Aargau County Police found their bodies lying outdoors and inside a residence.
A large group of officers and investigators worked through the night on the investigation, which is ongoing, Aargau police said in a statement. The state prosecutor's office has opened a criminal inquiry.
Authorities have not established a motive or identified the victims.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Useful ring

This titanium ring has five mini tools. Bruce Boone, from the USA, made it. But, his ring are not cheap - this one costs 326 euros! A Swiss Army Knife is more practical... and cheaper!

Monday, April 27, 2015

Cinema

Hello, my name is Laia and in this oral presentation I'm going to talk about cinema.
Do you often go to the cinema? Well, I don't go to the cinema very often but when I go, I enjoy it a lot. When I go to the cinema, I prefer to watch action and comedy movies. For example, the last film I watched was Lucy and personally I didn't like it although it was an action film. Scarlett Johansson played the character of Lucy. I like the way she acts and some other films she has made such as The Avengers or Captain America.
Do you prefer to watch movies at home or at the cinema? .... For me, there are many pros and cons for both options. A positive reason for watching movies at home is that you can lay in the sofa in the position you want, you can replay a scene again, stop the movie for going to the toilet or other things, and in the cinema you can't do it. However, if you watch the film in the cinema you can watch it before the film comes out on DVD.
Do you think it's expensive to go to the cinema? ... For me it is. I think the discounts they make you aren't very useful because the money you will save will be wasted in another thing such as more popcorns and drinks.






Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Tenagers Against Petrol Station

10 Dene Gardens
Dover
HA3 8HB
5th April 2015


Dear Sir o Madam,


I represent a group called 'Teenagers Against Petrol Station'. I am writing to you because we are concerned about plans to build a petrol station in our area.


In our opinion, petrol stations are not safe, so if there is one near our town, the residents might be in danger. If we have a petrol station here, it will be a problem for a long time. Renewable energy, on the other hand, is a better alternative as it is cleaner and safer.


We have therefore decided to take action, and we are going to organize a protest. For this reason, we are sending a poster and we hope that you will support us and help to publicize this event.


Your faithfully,


Laia Tortós-Sala
Group Coordinator
Teenagers Against Petrol Station




Romeo and Juliet: Summary

THE CAPULETS AND THE MONTAGUES

When the story begins we see both families fighting in the street, Benvolio, a memeber of Montagues wanted peace and Tybalt, a member of Capulets wanted to fighting. This fight start when Sampson a servent of Capulets took out his sword and bit the tumb of the servents of Montagues, it was a great insult. Later the Prince of Verona arrived and they say: 
- I want peace in my city! Drop your weapons or you will all die!
Then Benvolio talked to his cousin, Romeo. Romeo explain to Benvolio that he felt sad because he's out of his lady's favour. He love her but she doesn't love him. 
A servent of Capulets went to invite the guest, for the party of Capulets and he met Romeo and Benvolio in the street. He didn't know that they were Montagues, and he asked for a help. Then Benvolio saw that Rosaline, the person who doesn't love Romeo, will be at the party and they had and idea. They decided to wear mask because the Montagues weren't invited to the party. 
At the Capulets' house, Lady Capulets was talking to her daughter, and she told to her, that she will meet Paris at the party, perhaps she will marry him one day.

THE GARDEN OF THE CAPULETS

When Romeo saw Juliet for the first time. He forgot Rosaline, he fell in love. But when he asked who was these lady, Tybalt recognized Romeo's voice. Tybalt fight against him because it was a great insult for a Montague to come to a party of Capulets. But Lord Capulet stopped Tybalt. 
Romeo went to Juliet and talked to her. He did not know who she was. Romeo kissed Juliet two times. Then the Nurse came to take Juliet to her mother, and she told to Romeo, that is Juliet, a Capulet. Romeo was very surprised and upset. 
Out of the party, Romeo jumped the wall and went into the garden of Capulets. In the dark garden, Romeo suddenly saw a light. Juliet was standing on her balcony. She began to speak to the night. She didn't know that Romeo was listening. Later Juliet asked for the voice she listened, and it was Romeo. They were talking for a few minutes, then the nurse called Juliet, and they decided that tomorrow they will be married secretly.

THE PRINCE OF CATS

Romeo asked to marry with Juliet, to Friar Laurence. And he said, that they marriage will make the Capulets and the Montagues friends. Then Romeo told to the nurse:
"Tell Juliet to come to Friar Laurence's cell this afternoon. We will get married there." 
The Nurse went back to Juliet, who was waiting anxiously. She told her the news. In the afternoon the sun was shining. Romeo went secretly to Friar Laurence's cell. At last Juliet arrived. Friar Laurence took them into his cell and the were married. 
At the moment, Romeo came back from his secret wedding, and he found Tybalt speaking with Mercutio and Benvolio. Tybalt, wanted to fight with Romeo, but he didn't wanted to fight because Tybalt was Juliet's cousin.
Mercutio was angry because he thought that Romeo was a coward. He took out his own sword. Romeo came between Mercutio and Tybalt as they began to fight. Romeo was shouting "stop fighting!" But Tybalt took the opportunity to kill Mercutio. Mercutio fell to the ground and died. It was Romeo's fault. His friend was dead.







Monday, April 13, 2015

Madonna

33 years after her debut single, Madonna has released her 13th album, Rebel Heart. Both Avicii and Kanye West worked on it. There's a gospel choir, piano, guitat and reggae too! The songs have religious references, and the album cover is designed to shock. Madonna hasn't changed at all!


Monday, February 9, 2015

Travelling aboard

To: nujaen@gmail.com
Cc:
Subject: Saturday ;)

Dear Núria,

Thanks for your message. I'm looking forward to your visit in Miami. I'll come to the airport to collect you. What time does your flight arrive form Thailand?

I think you'll like Miami. We live in about 1km from the city centre bur there are a bike path that go into the city all the time. When you're here there are lots of things we can do. We can go to a Miami heats basketball match and we can go cycling to the beach and swimming. If you like plants, we can visit Miami Beach Botanical Garden. And of course you'll meet all my friends and we can play volleyball together.

You should bring your bikini. The weather here is usually hot and sunny!

See you on Saturday.

Laia



Taylor Daniel Lauther

Taylor Daniel Lautner was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA in 11 of February in 1992. Now he had 20 years old.

He’s been involved in a TV. At the age of eight, he appears in some programs (The Bernie Mac Show and My Wife and Kids). Some years later he shoot a video in: Lavagirl and Cheaper by the Dozen 2. But he become famous when he acted in la saga Twilght and he had he paper “Jacob Black”.

Taylor Lautner won different prizes: MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards and Scream Awards… In 2010 he was nominated for one of the twenty actors who wins more dollars in Hollywood and the best kiss. Films in 2011: Sin salida, Field of Dreams 2: Lockout, La saga of Twilight. Films in 2012: La saga of Twilight. Films in 2013, shooting the video…: Incarceron, Goliath, Nothern lights.



Postcard

Hi Claudia!

We're in the United States, right now. I am standing in a big hotel of five stars next to the San Diego's Beach. It's got a spa, a swimming pool, a resturant, a gym, a big garden and a video games room. There are a lot of things to do. We went to visit the seaworld San diego, it was so fun because there were rides, animals shows and animals interactive. People are very kind and friendly, and I like a lot the town. The weather is very good, but it's so hot.

Are you having a good holiday at Chicago city?

See you soon


Laia XX


My birthday party

To: My friends

Subject: Invitation

Hi, I'm having a birthday party next Saturday because I'll be 17 this week. The Party is at "el mas de nit" at 24:00. Would you like to come? It'll be fun! We will have a DJ and some food and drink like, lemonade, crisp, sandwich,... The party will finish at 8:00 on Sunday. You don't have to bring anything. Lots of people are coming, like Núria, Clàudia,...
Hope you can come


Laia