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Friday, 5 December 2014

POST 8: ANIMALS

Some people are animal lovers, others use and abuse animals. Some people can't live without their pet animals, others raise animals to make a living . What about me? I like pets, but I don´t like the idea of having animal hair all over my home.
I got my first dog, which I still remember after all these years, when I was around six, and I was very fond of a dog we had when I was a teenager, but, even though I would like to have a dog now, my flat is so small that there´s no room to swing a cat in it, -as they say, let alone a dog!

I absolutely disagree with animal mistreatment. I think animals can only be used for medical research as long as they are not hurt in any way, and it really upsets me to see what some scientists do to some defendless animals. With regard to keeping animals in zoos, I used to think that that was a reprehensible practice, however I’ve changed my mind now that I know that, in some cases, they have been saved from a certain death and would surely die if they were set free.
People who have a dog should be responsible owners and take the necessary precautions so it won’t hurt another animal or person. I’ve been bitten by dogs twice and, -believe me, it wasn’t funny at all! The owners of these dogs should have been more careful and known that pets have to be well taught, the way children are.
According to the Chinese astrology I was born under the year of the dog, and if I had to be born again an animal I would probably choose a dog because they are loyal, friendly, intelligent and fun to be around.
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Today you have decided to write about animals, so here you have some questions to help you write your post. You don’t have to answer all the questions, just choose one or two from each group to write your paragraphs.

Do you consider yourself an animal lover?
Did you use to have a pet when you were a kid?
Do you have a pet now? If so, tell us about it. If not, would you like to have one?
What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why?
Do you know someone who owns an unusual pet?

How do you feel about the use of animals for medical research?
Do you think it is right to keep wild animals in a zoo?
Do you think people should buy and wear fur coats?

Have you ever been bitten by a dog? (... by a snake)
Do you think dogs should be banned or muzzled?

Do you know what animal you are according to the Chinese Zodiac?
If you could be an animal, which would you (choose to) be? Why?

REMEMBER:
-Leave a comment on 3 of your classmates posts
- The word count for post 4 is 200 words

Friday, 28 November 2014

POST 7: FRIENDS

Today you are going to write about a nice topic... Friends!!!
Here you have some bullet points to help you get started.

1. What do you value in a friend? What qualities should a friend have? What are friends for? Do you consider yourself a good friend?

2. Do you make friends easily? Have you ever made any friends over the internet?
3. Who is your closest friend? What is he/she like? How did you meet?

4. Do you keep in touch with your childhood or high school friends?

Don't forget to leave a comment on 3 of your classmates' posts.
Finally, how many words?: 230.
I hope you get a lot done!

“For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more : That's what friends are for” This is what a famous song about friendship says and I agree with it. I think a friend is someone you can count on when you are in trouble, but also someone who is around when you feel well and want to share your happiness. I like people who are fun to be with, so I really value people who are funny, have a good sense of humour and are able to talk about interesting things.
I´m a sort of sociable person and make friends easily, but I’m afraid I don’t see my friends as regularly as I should, because I tend to spend too much time on my own. I should also acknowledge the fact that I forget to give my friends a call on a regular basis, so I guess I’m not a very good friend in that regard, but, on the other hand, I’ve been able to keep long friendships with some people and when we meet it feels as if we had just seen one another the week before.
One of my closest friend is Eduardo. We met well over thirty years ago when we were doing our first year in high school and still see each other from time to time. He’s a very funny guy and quite clever, and he always has a good story to tell. He started working as a chauffeur at the law courts some fifteen years ago, but now he is about to get his degree as a lawyer.
I don’t keep in touch with any of my childhood friends, but I’ve met with some of my ex university classmates four or five times lately these years. We got in touch again thanks to Facebook and now I’m looking forward to our next get together.