Hachiko: A Dog's Story

When I saw this movie since the beginning I knew I would ending crying it was just to perfect. This film was a true story about the faithful Akita Hachiko. In brief hachito meets the professor Parker Wilson, and decides to chosen as his owner and a few years later, Hachi and Parker are as close as ever and every afternoon that the professor returns from his job hachi is waiting for him at the train station. But then the professor suffers a heart attack that ends with his dead and hachi doesn´t recognizes this and decides to wait for his master, regardless the time or the weather. This act of loyalty show us that it’s not necessary to be human to show values like loyalty to the persons we love. Personally I loved the story, the film, the actors (I think Richard Gere was awesome) but above all I loved the raze of the dog akita, it happens that this kind of dog comes from Japan and they are renowned as loyal dogs and are also intelligent. they can live happily in apartments as long as they are given plenty of exercise. They need to be socialized as puppies so they are friendly dogs and should have experienced owners. Although they love human companionship, they are quite happy to be outside dogs as well, but should still be taken out for walks to prevent destruction of the yard. Akita dogs often become excitable when seeing their owners, often wiggling around and making happy grunts like we saw in the movie also they were royalty dogs.

Well for the moment I don’t have a dog, that said if some day I get a dog will definitely be a akita dog. I love them; they are the perfect dogs for me.

II. Write one sentence per word.

1. I'm from the ghetto

2. Nigger is a bad word because some people might fell ofended

3. I don't like discrimination because I think that all of us are the same

4. The segregation was a injustice way of discriminate the black people

5. Ebonics

6. The immigration is caused by the unemployed people that is looking for an opportunity to work in another country.

7. We have don't have enough integration in Chile

8. Today we have the opportunity to make a better wordl to live in.

9. We don't have to empower people that make injustice

10. When you take over the responsabilities, you can grow up as a person

11. People must overcome the problems

III. Find information about the 'Arizona Law'

1. Main points (3)

•  this law would make the failure to carry immigration documents a crime and give the police broad power to detain anyone 
  
• The move unleashed immediate protests and reignited the divisive battle over immigration reform nationally.
  
• Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it was worried about the rights of its citizens and relations with Arizona.
  

2. Who is most affected?

• illegal immigrants from Mexico.The Chicanos

3. Do you agree with that law? why?

No because is injustice and the violence is not the solution to the problems

IV. Individual Post. Work in 2s.

Festivities

countries

Usa
England
Canada
Australia
Irlanda

·                     Festivity in USA:

  "Fourth of July"

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This day is celebrated by the whole country. Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue and take advantage of the day off and, in some years, long weekend to gather with relatives, and Decorations are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag.

 

·                     Festivity in Canada:

 "thanksgiving day"

well this festivity is in the second Monday of October every year.  It is celebrated to thank the Lord Almighty for a bountiful harvest. The thanksgiving celebrations include parades, customary 'family feast' and 'turkey'. It is a time for sharing, loving and family reunions. The central idea behind the celebration is to be thankful for the past harvest and praying for the coming year.

 

·                     Festivity  in England

 "Harvest Festival "

Thanksgiving ceremonies and celebrations for a successful harvest are both worldwide and very ancient,they celebrate this day by singing, praying and decorating our churches with baskets of fruit and food in a festival known as 'Harvest Festival', usually during the month of September. Harvest festivals are traditionally held on or near the Sunday of the Harvest Moon. This is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox (about Sept. 23)

 

·                     Festivity in Australia

  "ANZAC Day"

It is the day we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Australians recognize 25 April as an occasion of national remembrance, which takes two forms. Commemorative services are held at dawn – the time of the original landing – across the nation. Commemorative ceremonies are more formal and are held at war memorials around the country. In these ways, ANZAC Day is a time when Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war.

 

·                     Festivity in Irlanda

 "Saint Patrick's Day "

is a yearly holiday celebrated on the 17th of March. The national holiday in the Republic is Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March and is marked by parades and festivals in cities and towns across the island of Ireland, and by the Irish diaspora around the world. The festival is in remembrance to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Pious legend credits Patrick with banishing snakes from the island

 

 

 

 

English Publishers

1) Cambridge University Press, Macmillan, Richmond are editorials specialized in English Books to teach English.

2)
a) Two Richmon books:
-Awesome: is a four-level course in general English that takes secondary school students from an elementary level to an upper-intermediate level (FCE). It promotes proficiency in using technology as a learning tool, and every unit features a lesson on Learning English in the 21st Century.

• Integrates grammar, vocabulary, functions, skills, pronunciation and study strategies in a multi-layered syllabus
• Contains a magazine with fun activities and natural texts about relevant topics for teens
• Presents 21st century learning skills that foster learner autonomy and promote development of IT literacy

-Pet Practice Test: The PET Practice Tests text contains five complete tests for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test that provide practice for the reading, writing and listening papers of the exam.

• Includes topics and vocabulary that reflect the exam syllabus
• Offers a wide variety of interesting, authentic texts
• Full-color pictures to practice the speaking test
• Essential exam-taking tips

b) Two Macmillan books:
- Ready for FCE (coursebook): Ready for FCE is aimed at training students to become confident, independent learners ready to pass the First Certificate exam. Throughout each unit there is a wide range of reading texts, listening tasks, speaking activities and vocabulary development, as well as extensive writing practice, with a range of model answers. The review section at the end of each unit contains many exam-style exercises.

-openMin: openMind is part of the Mind Series. The Mind Series is based on the idea that language is a life skill – a skill for communicating and connecting with others in our everyday lives. For students to ensure their place in this dynamic and global world they need to become competent not only in English but also in vital skills that apply to their academic, professional and social life. These life skills empower students to function effectively within their wider social, cultural and economic environments. It has 3 levels.

c) Cambridge University Press:
-Connect : Connect, First Edition, is a fun, 4-level, multi-skills American English course especially written and designed for young adolescents. Motivation is encouraged through high-interest topics and lively activities. Each Student's Book contains eight units divided into two-page lessons with full-color photographs and illustrations. Also included in each unit are "Get Connected" lessons which give students an opportunity to consolidate the English they are learning, and Theme Projects which help students connect their English to the world outside the classroom.

-More!: More! is a four-level course from a highly respected author team that's bursting with features for lower secondary students. With dedicated reading, culture, grammar, vocabulary, skills and cross-curricular learning sections, plus a wide range of flexible components.

3) English Dictionaries:
-http://www.askoxford.com/
-http://www.thefreedictionary.com

4) ESL stands for English as a Second Language. EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. ESL is used when people learn English in an English speaking country.EFL is used when people learn English in a non-English speaking country.
EFL is for us, because we're chilean students.

"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live"

Well this quote "Ass soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live" is very deep and in a way very beatiful too, for me this quote means that the moment when you really trust in you and you are sure about your decisions you will know how to live because in this life there are many decisions and obstacles that you have to decide and defeat to succeed or lose but the most important thing is having security of taking the decisions that you are sure of. For example in my case when I decided the career that I want, it was very hard but finally I choosen law and I don't know if I going to succeed or not but I don't care because I'm sure about what I want.

fixing mistakes II

If I have super powers it would't be the power of been invisible because in many situations the power of been invisible it would it be very useful for example when you are in meeting and suddenly you in a very extreme case you do something wrong the power of been invisible could help you to hide from the people but in that case I prefer de power of travel back in time and have the opportunity of fix the thing that I did wrong anyway just having a super power it would be awesome because you would be unique in the hole world and have the authority to use your power for good

If I had super powers it would't be the power of been invisible because in many situations the power of been invisible it would be very useful for example when you are in a meeting and suddenly you in a very extreme case do something wrong the power of been invisible could help you to hide from the people but in that case I prefer the power of travel back in time and have the opportunity of fixing things that I did wrong anyway just having a super power it would be awesome because you would be unique in the hole world besides of using your power for good.

Fixing mistakes I

This science fiction thriller film, written by M. Night Shyamalan, is about a supernatural event.
Aliens visit the Earth to destroy humanity, where a common family tries to survive, this movie is starring by Mel Gibson, and it received positive critical reception (by public). In spite of special effects aren't excellent, the trama captivates you. This is a eye-catching movie. Don't lose the oportunity to scape of reality!

This science fiction thriller film, written by M. Night Shyamalan, is about a supernatural event.Aliens visit the Earth to destroy humanity, where a common family tries to survive, this movie is starring by Mel Gibson, and it received positive critical reception (by public). In spite of special effects aren't excellent, the trama captivates you. This is an eye-catching movie. Don't lose the opportunity to scape from reality!

If I had super powers...

If I have super powers it would't be the power of been invisible because in many situations the power of been invisible it would it be very useful for example when you are in meeting and suddenly you in a very extreme case you do something wrong the power of been invisible could help you to hide from the people but in that case I prefer de power of travel back in time and have the opportunity of fix the thing that I did wrong anyway just having a super power it would be awesome because you would be unique in the hole world and have the authority to use your power for good

My biggest Dream

My life long dream in life is to be a president in my country. The dream of mine was to be the one who changes the life of my people that live in Chile. I care about others before myself. I'm sure that I will be a magnificent leader. All the decisions that I make will not only benefit me but every citizen in Chile. One day that goal of mine will come true and I'm sure that with all my determination I will make it to conquer my dream.

300

this action-epic film directed by Zack Snyder is one of the best movies of last year, where king Leonidas leads 30 spartans into battle against persian king. I like the realism showed there by actors, wardrobe and set design. Enjoy this fabolous story.

Prestige

Tis is one of my favourite film. It shows the obsseions of two magicians in london, who wanted to found and create the best magic illusion. It obtained Academy Award nominations for best cinematography and Best Art Direction. If you like magic, mystery, action, fictions watch this movie!! you'll love it.

Signs

This science fiction thriller film, written by M. Night Shymalan, is about a supernatural event. Aliens visit the Earth to destroy humanity, where a common family tries to survive, this movie is starring by Mel Gibson, and it received positive critical reception (by public).
In spite of spcial effect aren't excellent, the trama captivates you. This is a eye-cathching movie.
Don't lose the opotunity to scape of reality!

The Lord of The Ring

This trilogy is about a hobbit, a ring and darkness. One day Frodo, a hobbit who live in a shire, it is chosen for a special mision, it consist in destroy the powerful ring, which it was created for Sauron, who wants to govern the world. This movie has excellent special effects, the music is fascinating, wardrobe and actors are good too. If you want to have a special, great, and fantastic moment, watch this film. You are not going to regret.

Chile's reconstruction

Chile is a country where the people are recognized for been strong and brave. When the earthquake happens a lot of people worried about and made a telethon for them off course that was the beginning of the reconstruction. We can say that besides the people the government made and is making a good role helping to the reconstruction that's why we can say that the country is making a progress, hoping one day seeing Chile like the country that was before the earthquake.

paper: My favorite music band

Do you have a favorite band? Well I do, the Jonas brothers are my favorite band of all time. They sing about love and personal experience about live and being a teenager. Their music makes you want to dance and sing along. But most of all their music inspires young kids to be just like them.
The music of the jonas brothers is mostly about love. For example, the song "When you look me in the eyes" shows that when you love someone and you stare each other in the eyes then you know they are the one for you. As well as a teenager on how we go through life with bumps in the road. The jonas brothers have catchy sounds to their music that makes people dance.
Finally, the music of the jonas brothers speaks out to children of all ages. Nick Jonas, the youngest in the band has diabetes but that doesn't stop him from living his dream. It shows younger kids that even if you have a disease doesn't have to stop you form going for your dreams.
The Jonas brothers are the best role models and their music is beyond amazing. They are the best ban of all time. That is why the Jonas brothers are my favorite band

Easter

On the day of easter me and my family first go to church together then afterward we go to a place where me and my sisters hunts for eggs. Afterward we go back to my house and spend time with one another. Later in the night my mom makes us a nice dinner and enjoys the day of easter as a big happy family

my life after school

My name is Andrea Castellón and after the year 2011 I would like to go to university and I would like to enter into the study of law and government. It's my dream to do something that benefits my country and my people. I like helping others and I hope that my lifelong dream will come true.

The Seism

Recently in Chile had happened a Seism, just after a terrible earthquake in Haiti, where a lot of people died. It wasn't so terrible in Chile, but many children, adults, ancients were afected.