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Oliver Twist Summary:  Oliver is born in a little workhouse, but his mother died when he came to life. He is brought up in a child farm, but when he turns 9 years old, he is returned to the workhouse. There, he is trated badly, and when he ask for more food, they sell him to a man that works in the undertaker's. There, he is treated horribly too, so he decided to run away to London. Before he reaches the city, he met a young man called John Dawkins, who offered him a save place. He met Fagin, a man that trains kids to be pickpockets. Oliver didn't know this, so he is accused of being a thief. The man that was robbed, say that Oliver wasn't the thief, so he is free. Then, he moved to that man's house, but Fagin capture him. Sadly, he is forced to break into a house, but the house's owner turned to be his aunt. Finally, Fagin and the others were arrested, and he received an inheritance from his father. Background, setting:  The story is placed in London, in the...

   Music is considered the worldwide language, that everyone can undestand. But, what if songs' lyrics contain violent messages? Should we bann them? In my opinion, I think we should.    From my point of view, I agree with the freedom that exists nowadays about listening to music. But there are music styles that contain innapropiate messages, like rap music. In our society, a lot of parents can't always control what their children listen to.    Secondly, rap singers are the idols of millions of teenagers, who try to imitate them. Obviously, we don't want our children to behave bad, so, if there is a law that force rappers to write lyrics that are less wiolent, our children's behaviour might be better.    In conclusion, a law that prevent children and teenagers from listening to violent songs, woulde be better for our society, Don't be offended about the contents of this essay; it's all imagination.

   Hi, Mike!    How have you been? It was great to hear from you.    You aren't going to believe me, but this year, my high school has organised and exchange to Germany! Can you imagine how amazed I am, right? They will come in 5 months more or less, but youknow how time flies. I am sure that this trip will be unforgettable.    Well, there's another super new. You know my uncle Lorenzo, right? He's now a father again! His baby, Andrea, was born two weeks ago and all my entire family organised a huge party for her. It was beautiful, even grandma Bethany cried! You should have stayed there...    Why don't you come to London for a few days?    Best wishes,    Evelyn.

Who was involved in the story?: Me and my parents. When and where did the story take place?: In Portugal, last summer. What happened?: We were going to sleep in our van, when two people placed their car so close to our van. How did the characters feel?: We were confused and afraid because we didn't know why these people were so close to us. What did the characters do?: My father waited them to move away the car, and my mother started talking with him about what to do. How did the story end?: Since these people didn't move, my father was forced to move the van about 50 or 100 metres away.    My van was ready to start, so my parents and I decided to go to Portugal and sleep with the van for just 1 day. ''It would be amazing'' - I thought.    When we arrives to the beach of Faro, the scenery was incredibly beautiful. We spent a marvellous day in the beach, tasting some awesome food... Then I made a Portuguese friend! But sleep time was approaching.   ...

   Nowadays, viral videos are everywhere. They are popular all over the planet; and even if you don't have internet, you will hear about them on TV, radio and talk with friends.    We can find most of these viral videos on Youtube, where you can find all sorts of videos. Viral videos can be focused on everything you can imagine, from cats following red lights to babies laughing.    These famous clips can make you laugh, feel good with yourself and make you do sport, for example, dancing to famous songs and coreographies.    On the other hand, these videos can make such a big influence that controls many kids and teenagers with stupid and bad ideas, like that viral video in which you have to drink hot water.    In conclusion, viral videos can be enjoyable and funny, but sometimes they are dangerous.

Entertainment Adjectives:  Offensive: ofensivo.  Daft: tonto, estúpido.  Overrated: sobreestimado.  Outstanding: espectacular.  Dreadful: terrible, espantoso.  Awesome: increíble.  Smashing: estupendo.  First-rate: de primera categoría.  Dull: aburrido, soso. Expressions:  Bored to death: muerto de aburrimiento.  Eye-opener: te abre los ojos.  Waste of time: pérdida de tiempo.  Worth it: vale la pena.  Live show: espectáculo en vivo.

Vocabulary Verbs:  To share: compartir.  To struggle: luchar por algo.  To survive: sobrevivir.  To manage: manejar, gestionar algo una situación.  To face: afrontar algo. Phrasal verbs:  Keep going: seguir haciendo algo.  Focus on: centrarse en.  Point out: señalar, puntualizar.  Give up: darse por vencido.

Weather Adjectives:  Chilly: fresco  Mild: suave.  Freezing cold: mucho frío.  Boiling hot: calor asfixiante.  Muggy: húmedo.  Severe: severo.  Overcast: nublado.