If I had to describe Suárez, I would call him "the fair politician" (nowadays' synonymous phrase for "nobody"), one who really wanted to be useful for the population. A father of our constitution of a really brave man - he showed it on 23rd February, 1981.
Adolfo Suárez meant the Spanish to be free and had the intention to rule a country with the policy of consensus. He resigned from his position without being forced to. Only could it have been possible in our country!
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
ABOUT MONOLOGUES AND DIALOGUES
It's been quite long since I last wrote something here. My apologies but the large pile of exams, waiting to be corrected, have prevented me from catching up with the blog.
Last week's mock exam dealing with somepractice of simulation of orals were not but a touchstone for Thursday's exam and, in longer term, the official one. We could become aware of all the situations that surround it. Congrats to all my mates. You did it very well!
Last week's mock exam dealing with somepractice of simulation of orals were not but a touchstone for Thursday's exam and, in longer term, the official one. We could become aware of all the situations that surround it. Congrats to all my mates. You did it very well!
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
REVIEW OF "THE SAILOR-BOY'S TALE"
The Sailor-Boy's Tale is a short story by the Danish writer Karen Blixen, the author of Out of Africa.
On the way from Marseille to Athens, the sailor-boy, Simon, spotted a bird that stuck in the main-mast of the ship. The boy climbed up in order to free the bird, a peregrine falcon. Two years later, while on another ship on the northern coast of Norway, Simon stabbed a Russian sailor to death, for he tried to prevent him from meeting Nora, a girl who had promised to give him a kiss the previous day. Simon could meet Nora in the end, and she kissed him. Simon was eventually taken in by Sunniva, a Lapp-woman who avoided his capture for murder by pretending that he was her son. Then she explained to him that she was the falcon she had rescued, and she did nothing but return him the favour.
The story is an allegory of fate: what comes around goes around. The appearance of the supernatural creature, the old woman that becomes a falcon, provides the story with a fantasy element which I kind of dislike although it helps to convey the message in a more appropriate way and makes it more enjoyable.
On the way from Marseille to Athens, the sailor-boy, Simon, spotted a bird that stuck in the main-mast of the ship. The boy climbed up in order to free the bird, a peregrine falcon. Two years later, while on another ship on the northern coast of Norway, Simon stabbed a Russian sailor to death, for he tried to prevent him from meeting Nora, a girl who had promised to give him a kiss the previous day. Simon could meet Nora in the end, and she kissed him. Simon was eventually taken in by Sunniva, a Lapp-woman who avoided his capture for murder by pretending that he was her son. Then she explained to him that she was the falcon she had rescued, and she did nothing but return him the favour.
The story is an allegory of fate: what comes around goes around. The appearance of the supernatural creature, the old woman that becomes a falcon, provides the story with a fantasy element which I kind of dislike although it helps to convey the message in a more appropriate way and makes it more enjoyable.
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Reaction to Syrian refugee camp texts
When I first knew about the situation in Syria, nobody would imagine what it could be up to. I thought it was one more episode of the Arabian spring and not much more.
Almost three years after this, it has got to such an extent to be a major conflict with reference to casualties and the fact that it is the second largest demographical group in the world in terms of the number of refugees.
Personally, I wonder why the international community do not concern about Syria. They could have solved this stuff as soon as it started. The USA only worry about the matters from which they can earn the utmost quantity of money. I propose to have Bashar al-Assad working in the asphalt of A7. Were he to be forced to do this, he would leave the people in Syria in peace.
Almost three years after this, it has got to such an extent to be a major conflict with reference to casualties and the fact that it is the second largest demographical group in the world in terms of the number of refugees.
Personally, I wonder why the international community do not concern about Syria. They could have solved this stuff as soon as it started. The USA only worry about the matters from which they can earn the utmost quantity of money. I propose to have Bashar al-Assad working in the asphalt of A7. Were he to be forced to do this, he would leave the people in Syria in peace.
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
A SONG THAT MADE MY DAY BETTER
Last weekend, I was a bit down. It was pouring with rain and I did not feel
like anything. Nevertheless, while I was zapping on TV, I glanced at MTV
and a video caught my eye. Maybe it's not the song, which is rather simple,
but the melody and, specially, the video. They encouraged me.
Due to its straightforward lyrics, I have chosen as the song of the month for
my 2nd ESO students, who have enjoyed it to a such extent.
Hope you like it too and bring joy to your day!!
like anything. Nevertheless, while I was zapping on TV, I glanced at MTV
and a video caught my eye. Maybe it's not the song, which is rather simple,
but the melody and, specially, the video. They encouraged me.
Due to its straightforward lyrics, I have chosen as the song of the month for
my 2nd ESO students, who have enjoyed it to a such extent.
Hope you like it too and bring joy to your day!!
Saturday, 1 February 2014
THE NGO I SPOKE ABOUT: BANCO DE ALIMENTOS
It is a non-profit institution dedicated to the collection, storage and distribution of foodstuff to those people who are in need.
The first food bank in the world appeared in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1966 and, in 1993, the Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos was established. Its original aim was collecting excesses of food in supermarkets.
The emblem of the federation is, as you can see below, two birds being fed.
This institution is made up by volunteers. Most people lack the time to become one. Thus, to contribute with it, you can donate some food, above all non-perishable items, to its headquarters in Motril, situated in "Camino de las Ventillas 61, Cerrillo Jaime nº 4, 18600 Motril". They organise a collection weekend every year, just before Christmas, and there are some volunteers in every supermarket in our town. The link to their website is:
http://www.bancoalimentos.org/index.php?page=pageindex.showPageDetail&id=8&anchor=delegaciones
I would like to conclude by encouraging to make your contribution to this NGO, one that has no economic aims, writing its motto:
"A little of you is a lot."
The first food bank in the world appeared in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1966 and, in 1993, the Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos was established. Its original aim was collecting excesses of food in supermarkets.
The emblem of the federation is, as you can see below, two birds being fed.
This institution is made up by volunteers. Most people lack the time to become one. Thus, to contribute with it, you can donate some food, above all non-perishable items, to its headquarters in Motril, situated in "Camino de las Ventillas 61, Cerrillo Jaime nº 4, 18600 Motril". They organise a collection weekend every year, just before Christmas, and there are some volunteers in every supermarket in our town. The link to their website is:
http://www.bancoalimentos.org/index.php?page=pageindex.showPageDetail&id=8&anchor=delegaciones
I would like to conclude by encouraging to make your contribution to this NGO, one that has no economic aims, writing its motto:
"A little of you is a lot."
Saturday, 11 January 2014
MANDELA'S GIFT
i. The book ends with a chapter named Mandela's Gift, which delineates what Stengel took from Mandela the man, after having worked with him so closely. What do you take from the book, in terms of your own life?
I usually value to a great extent those virtues which I lack. Nelson Mandela was indeed a man of virtue, but I had to underline three of them, I would choose:
1. Love of the Mankind
Mandela must not be considered the father of the black people, but the fighter for equality. He accomplished the death of the racial segregation in his country. In some ways, he spent almost 28 years in prison for this, but I do not think it was something that hurt him. Stengel said that he left his own family aside. However, he can be portrayed as an incarnation or messiah, who had to be an aid for those in difficulty. The concept ubuntu, a person is a person through other people, has its personification in Nelson Mandela.
2. Trust me
Mandela was a man with no folds. He was the person he seemed to be. I remember being 7 years old, the first time I saw him on Informe Semanal. I had not ever heard of him, but I immediately knew he was a great person. When you behold a picture of him, you become aware of the kindness. I do not remember a person with such a captivating, but, at the same time, simple smile. He must have been the friend everyone would like to have.
3. The Measured Man
In hundreds of situations he could have got on his nerves due to harsh events happening to him. Nevertheless, he seemed calm all the time, as in a kind of Zen state. This feature would him the possibility to see difficult questions from other angles and lead to the best solutions to them. I wonder how many Mississippis he did count during his entire life!
I usually value to a great extent those virtues which I lack. Nelson Mandela was indeed a man of virtue, but I had to underline three of them, I would choose:
1. Love of the Mankind
Mandela must not be considered the father of the black people, but the fighter for equality. He accomplished the death of the racial segregation in his country. In some ways, he spent almost 28 years in prison for this, but I do not think it was something that hurt him. Stengel said that he left his own family aside. However, he can be portrayed as an incarnation or messiah, who had to be an aid for those in difficulty. The concept ubuntu, a person is a person through other people, has its personification in Nelson Mandela.
2. Trust me
Mandela was a man with no folds. He was the person he seemed to be. I remember being 7 years old, the first time I saw him on Informe Semanal. I had not ever heard of him, but I immediately knew he was a great person. When you behold a picture of him, you become aware of the kindness. I do not remember a person with such a captivating, but, at the same time, simple smile. He must have been the friend everyone would like to have.
3. The Measured Man
In hundreds of situations he could have got on his nerves due to harsh events happening to him. Nevertheless, he seemed calm all the time, as in a kind of Zen state. This feature would him the possibility to see difficult questions from other angles and lead to the best solutions to them. I wonder how many Mississippis he did count during his entire life!
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