Dear Sir of Madam:
Last weekend my girlfriend and I arrived at your popular cafeteria looking for a very nice time to spend together. The motto in you window reads "Where your friends are as special as you are". Unfortunately the service that day didn't reflect those words.
As soon as we arrived there we had the chance to sit at a table and we waited for almost half an hour for a waiter to help us. There were not too many people for this to happen but I have to point out that the music was good and this helped us to be patient. However, when we were finally serviced, the waiter spilt a cup of coffee on my brand new jacket. It costed me $15.00 dollars to have it cleaned.
My jacket doesn't look that good anymore. I have never had an experience such as this anywhere. I hope you can understand my complaint because I want you to refund the money for another brand new jacket.
Sincerely yours,
Rubi Elizabeth Alvarado S.
martes, 18 de noviembre de 2008
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Dear Sir or Madam:
1 - On July 16 my friends and I arrived at our inn hoping to spend an enjoyable weekend. Unfortunately, because of your poor service, our weekend was a disaster. Since your ad says "have a a fabulous time or get your money back", I am requesting that you refund our money.
2 - From the moment we arrived, there were problems with the service. First, a very unfriendly desk clerk couldn't find our reservation. After waiting almost half an hour, we were led by another unfriendly clerk to our room. The room, which had a view of a parking lot instead of the bay, had not yet been cleaned, so we found dirty towels on the beds and cigarette butts in the ashtrays. Despite these problems, none of your employees apologized to us. This was not the weekend we had been looking forward to.
3 - Service at your inn was not always like this. My previous visists were always enjoyable because of the courteous service and clean rooms with beatuiful views. Until things change at your inn, I will never recommend it to anyone. I expect to recieve my refund shortly.
Sincerely yours,Dale Thomas
1 - On July 16 my friends and I arrived at our inn hoping to spend an enjoyable weekend. Unfortunately, because of your poor service, our weekend was a disaster. Since your ad says "have a a fabulous time or get your money back", I am requesting that you refund our money.
2 - From the moment we arrived, there were problems with the service. First, a very unfriendly desk clerk couldn't find our reservation. After waiting almost half an hour, we were led by another unfriendly clerk to our room. The room, which had a view of a parking lot instead of the bay, had not yet been cleaned, so we found dirty towels on the beds and cigarette butts in the ashtrays. Despite these problems, none of your employees apologized to us. This was not the weekend we had been looking forward to.
3 - Service at your inn was not always like this. My previous visists were always enjoyable because of the courteous service and clean rooms with beatuiful views. Until things change at your inn, I will never recommend it to anyone. I expect to recieve my refund shortly.
Sincerely yours,Dale Thomas
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Read the composition and choose the best thesis statement.
When I think about high school, I have both good and bad memories. During high school, the future seemed very far away. Now that I'm older, I think about those days a lot. I remember things that I wish I hadn't done or had done differently. I also remember things I did and would never change.
I have only one regret about the time I spent in high school: I should have taken more advanced classes. For example, I had the opportunity to take an advanced English class, but decided to take the regular class. I made that decision because I didn't want to study too hard. I also wanted to spend more time with my friends. Now I'm in college and have to take a beginning English class. I wish I'd studied harder in high school!
I'm glad that I had an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. I was a member of the gymnastics team. We practiced every day after school and had competitions on Saturdays. We even won several competitions! My teammates became my good friends. Now I know that extracurricular activities are important because you can learn about responsability, discipline, and teamwork.
Good and bad experiences are a part of everyone's high school years. Is it possible to learn from these experiences? I think it is because even the bad ones help to prepare you for the future.
When I think about high school, I have both good and bad memories. During high school, the future seemed very far away. Now that I'm older, I think about those days a lot. I remember things that I wish I hadn't done or had done differently. I also remember things I did and would never change.
I have only one regret about the time I spent in high school: I should have taken more advanced classes. For example, I had the opportunity to take an advanced English class, but decided to take the regular class. I made that decision because I didn't want to study too hard. I also wanted to spend more time with my friends. Now I'm in college and have to take a beginning English class. I wish I'd studied harder in high school!
I'm glad that I had an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. I was a member of the gymnastics team. We practiced every day after school and had competitions on Saturdays. We even won several competitions! My teammates became my good friends. Now I know that extracurricular activities are important because you can learn about responsability, discipline, and teamwork.
Good and bad experiences are a part of everyone's high school years. Is it possible to learn from these experiences? I think it is because even the bad ones help to prepare you for the future.
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Put the events in order. Use the illustrations go get started.
4 I reached for my glases, and then remembered I'd left them at home. I couldn't see the object clearly.
9 He said he didn't see a thing.
8 The lifeguard looked through his binoculars.
6 I ran as fast as I could to get the lifeguard.
11 I bought a newspaper. There was an article about dolphins swimming near the shore.
10 I was pretty embarrassed.
1 I was taking a walk on the beach and stopped to look at the waves.
2 I thought I saw something struggling in the water.
12 I read the article. I relized that I had seen a dolphin in the water - not a man!
3 It looked like a man who was having trouble swimming.
13 I never went anywhere without my glasses again.
7 We arrived back at the spot where I had seen the man.
5 A big wave came, and the man was gone.
4 I reached for my glases, and then remembered I'd left them at home. I couldn't see the object clearly.
9 He said he didn't see a thing.
8 The lifeguard looked through his binoculars.
6 I ran as fast as I could to get the lifeguard.
11 I bought a newspaper. There was an article about dolphins swimming near the shore.
10 I was pretty embarrassed.
1 I was taking a walk on the beach and stopped to look at the waves.
2 I thought I saw something struggling in the water.
12 I read the article. I relized that I had seen a dolphin in the water - not a man!
3 It looked like a man who was having trouble swimming.
13 I never went anywhere without my glasses again.
7 We arrived back at the spot where I had seen the man.
5 A big wave came, and the man was gone.
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Pair work.Complete these statements with the information that is true for you. Then complete information with a partner. Ask and answer follow-up questions.
1. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I brush my teeth.
2. Whenever I have trouble concentrating on something, I take a 10 minute break.
3. While working on a very difficult task, I try to concentrate on what I’m doing andkeep away from distractions.
4. After I’ve stayed out too late in the evening, I wake up late in the morning.
5. I become really exhausted whenever I do hard physical work.
6. I can never concentrate after a heavy meal.
7. I don’t feel awake in the morning until I wash my face.
8. I think it’s a good idea to take a short nap whenever I feel sleepy and have to do somework.
A: As soon as I wake up in the morning, I go running in the park.
B: Really? Don’t you eat anything before you go out?
More or less energy?
Exercise A
Which activities do you think raise your energy level? Which activities lower it? Put the activities in the chart, and then add other ideas of you own.
Doing vigorous exercise Having an argument Taking a brisk walk
Drinking strong coffee Playing video games Taking a cold shower
Eating a chocolate bar Sleeping late in the morning Taking a hot bath
Eating a large meal Taking an afternoon nap Watching television
Activities that raise energy levels Activities that lower energy levels
Doing vigorous exercise Raise energy levels
Sleeping late in the morning Lowers energy levels
Drinking strong coffee Raise energy levels
Taking an afternoon nap Raise energy levels
Eating a chocolate bar Raise energy levels
Taking a hot bath Lowers energy levels
Having an argument Raises energy levels
Watching television Lowers energy levels
Playing video games Raises energy levels
Eating a large meal Lowers energy levels
Taking a brisk walk Raises energy levels
Taking a cold shower Raises energy levels
1. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I brush my teeth.
2. Whenever I have trouble concentrating on something, I take a 10 minute break.
3. While working on a very difficult task, I try to concentrate on what I’m doing andkeep away from distractions.
4. After I’ve stayed out too late in the evening, I wake up late in the morning.
5. I become really exhausted whenever I do hard physical work.
6. I can never concentrate after a heavy meal.
7. I don’t feel awake in the morning until I wash my face.
8. I think it’s a good idea to take a short nap whenever I feel sleepy and have to do somework.
A: As soon as I wake up in the morning, I go running in the park.
B: Really? Don’t you eat anything before you go out?
More or less energy?
Exercise A
Which activities do you think raise your energy level? Which activities lower it? Put the activities in the chart, and then add other ideas of you own.
Doing vigorous exercise Having an argument Taking a brisk walk
Drinking strong coffee Playing video games Taking a cold shower
Eating a chocolate bar Sleeping late in the morning Taking a hot bath
Eating a large meal Taking an afternoon nap Watching television
Activities that raise energy levels Activities that lower energy levels
Doing vigorous exercise Raise energy levels
Sleeping late in the morning Lowers energy levels
Drinking strong coffee Raise energy levels
Taking an afternoon nap Raise energy levels
Eating a chocolate bar Raise energy levels
Taking a hot bath Lowers energy levels
Having an argument Raises energy levels
Watching television Lowers energy levels
Playing video games Raises energy levels
Eating a large meal Lowers energy levels
Taking a brisk walk Raises energy levels
Taking a cold shower Raises energy levels
THE CITY OF VERACRUZ
I very much like the State of Veracruz, because i think that is a charming go weekend.
Or spend a vacation, beach is not very nice but if you have many beautiful places, such as shopping centres for shopping, i like because it also has different places to eat are very delicious. One of the attractions of the State of Veracruz, in the city of Boca del Rio is its already famous Aquarium that was and i am very nice.
And night City there is much activity because it has many places for example disco. The people in the weekend for example Friday and Saturday take beverages and BBQs to the shore. And is also of the known Carnival of Veracruz tipical of the city as a coffe that i very much like the Cordoba City.
Or spend a vacation, beach is not very nice but if you have many beautiful places, such as shopping centres for shopping, i like because it also has different places to eat are very delicious. One of the attractions of the State of Veracruz, in the city of Boca del Rio is its already famous Aquarium that was and i am very nice.
And night City there is much activity because it has many places for example disco. The people in the weekend for example Friday and Saturday take beverages and BBQs to the shore. And is also of the known Carnival of Veracruz tipical of the city as a coffe that i very much like the Cordoba City.
BEGINNING NEW PARAGRAPHS
Lucy Gomez is the most creative person I know.She started piano lessons when she was only 6 years old. At school, she was always creating intetesting projects in her art class. When she was only 12 years old, she won a citywide poetry contest. Her parents were very proud of her.
Now Lucy works as a sitcom writer for a popular TV show. She works with a group of writers, and together they have to think of fresh ideas. They also have to come up with funny dialog for the actors on their show because the actors have to play believable characters that will make the audience laugh. It is not an easy job, but Lucy does it well.
She starts work late in the morning and often works until 1 or 8 at night.
Lucy is very curious. She likes to travel and meet new people who have opinions that are different from hers. She often carries a notebook with her and writes down what she sees and hears. Lucy tell me that these new experiences are a good source of ideas for her work. I always enjoy talking to her and am happy to know someone as bright and creative as Lucy
Now Lucy works as a sitcom writer for a popular TV show. She works with a group of writers, and together they have to think of fresh ideas. They also have to come up with funny dialog for the actors on their show because the actors have to play believable characters that will make the audience laugh. It is not an easy job, but Lucy does it well.
She starts work late in the morning and often works until 1 or 8 at night.
Lucy is very curious. She likes to travel and meet new people who have opinions that are different from hers. She often carries a notebook with her and writes down what she sees and hears. Lucy tell me that these new experiences are a good source of ideas for her work. I always enjoy talking to her and am happy to know someone as bright and creative as Lucy
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