FAME THE TRAILER:

FAME:

1- What’s the trailer main idea?

That if you have a dream, you have to fight to obtain it. And also that in the way of that dream, you will have problems but you have to overcome them.

2- Can you write down the words?

In New York City - There is a school - Where any dream - Is possible - This fall - Welcome to – Love – Friendship – Talent – Heartbreak - Passion.

3- Meet the cast:

- What’s every actor/actress opinion?

Paul Iacono (Neill): He thinks that fame is about the dream of people, and he thinks that people have to follow their heart.

Collins Penne (Malik): All the people have a dream, so everyone can fight to obtain that dream.

Naturi Naughton (Denise): It is going to show some new fresh faces and it will show that we have to fight to obtain what we want.

Kay Panabaker (Jenny): The most she like about fame is the factor that is all about the characters.

Kristy Flores (Rosie): In the movie you can see the character’s progress, which is really interesting.

Kherington Payne (Alice): She thinks it’s important to work hard and to be concentred.

Asher Book (Marco): It’s important to follow your dreams. He thinks that if you’re good in something, you have to work hard and try to progress.

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (Joy): She is excited to start working with everyone and she thinks that the movie shows how much chemistry we have all together.

- What’s fame about?

Fame is about dreaming, about preserve your dream though the problems you can find, and to follow your heart in the way to this dream. In general, it shows that you have to fight for your dreams.

4- Who says what?

- This is fame for our generation. (Paul Iacono)

- It shows how much chemistry we have all together. (Anna Maria Perez de Tagle)

READING: THE MAGAZINE

UNIVERSITY TOO EXPENSIVE:

San Jose, California. Going to college in America is becoming so expensive that most people may soon be unable to afford it. A report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education found that the cost of sending a child to college grew 439 per cent from 1982 to 2007, compared to a 147 per cent increase in median family income. In addition, many middle -and lower- income families have been forced to take on debt and apply for financial aid to pay for their children's higher education.

READING: THE MAGAZINE

TERMINATOR SOLDIERS:

Bloomington, Indiana. The US military has recruited a British robotics expert to help build robot soldiers that will not violate the Geneva Convention. "The question they want answered is whether we can build automated weapons that would conform to the laws of war," Colin Allen, scientific philosopher at Indiana University told The Telegraph. Many scientists, however, say that it will be impossible to build robots that don't make mistakes.

READING: THE MAGAZINE

SMITH FOR PRESIDENT:

Will Smith has staked his claim to play Barack Obama if a film about the president is ever made. He says that he is perfect for the role because he and Obama are both tall and, most importantly, have big ears. "That's the key", Smith says. "America love ears, you know? Mickey Mouse started it; Goofy and Dumbo followed behind. And America just loves the ears". Smith also said that he would wait until Obama "writes the end of the story" before playing the role.

SPEAKING:

Making and appointment

Pol: Hello, Pol's library. Pol speaking. How can I help you?

Marc: Hello, I'd like too bookshop a book, please.

Pol: That's no problem. What book do you want?

Marc: It's called "Rats and cats".

Pol: Well, one moment.... Oh, sorry but we haven't got this book yet. We will have it next week. It's OK for you?

Marc: No, Sorry, I need this book tomorrow.

Pol: Well... Why don't you try with the "Gimferrer Library". It's on the opposite.

Marc: And what's the number?

Pol: 961 4686. Ask for Pere - he's very good.

Marc: OK. I'll phone him now. Thanks for your help.

Pol: That's OK, bye.

SPEAKING:

Suggestions

Pol: What's that?

Marc: It's a really cool game called "Killzone 2". It's about modern war and it's great! Oh no! I've died again!

Pol: Can I have a look?

Marc: Of course. Why don't you try it?

Pol: No thanks. I don't like Killzone 2. It's very boring and it's always the same.

Marc: Well, you could always play something different. I've got loads of games.

Pol: I know. But they're too boring! Look, I've taken "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2". It's the best game actually. It is too great!

Marc: Well, it's true, but I think that the internet is very slowly. Why don't we go outside?

Pol: OK. We'll play another day then.

SPEAKING:

GREETINGS AND NEWS

Pol: Marc! How are you? I haven't seen you for ages.
Marc: I know. I've been away for a few weeks.
Pol: Really? Were have you been?
Marc: I've been to USA with five other people.
Pol: USA? What were you doing there?
Marc: We were studying the plants and animals of this country.
Pol: Cool. What was it like?
Marc: It was incredible, a fantastic experience. What about you? How have you been?
Pol: Not bad, but I haven't done anything interesting like you.
Marc: Anyway, I'd better go. I've got Maths now.
Pol: OK. Good to see you around again.

SPEAKING:

Talking about photos

Pol: Are those photos of your family, Marc?
Marc: Yes, but they're quiet old.
Pol: Can I have a look?
Marc: OK, but don't laugh please.
Pol: Wow! Who are this persons?
Marc: Oh! They are my uncles. They were football players.
Pol: Really? I didn't know it. How old is the photo?
Marc: I'm not sure, but I think it has got five years...

A DIARY:

NOVEMBER

Week 1:

This week we have done two exams and I had to do the oral presentation. First I was a bit nervous but when I started talking I was calmed. In my opinion I think that my oral presentation was good but I have to improve my pronunciation.

Week 2:
On tuesday we did the "Bicicastanyada" but some students didn't ride with bike and we help to preperate the chestnutes. In my opinion I think it was great and funny. Next week will be hard because we have a lot of exams.

Week 3:

We have done some exams and they were a bit difficult. With the class we're giving some ideas about how to win money for the trip of Italy. Some people got great ideas and I think they will be good. Next week will be very hard because we have an exam every day.

A DIARY:

OCTOBER:

Week 1: This week we have been to La Garrotxa. We have studied "El Croscat" and other volcanoes. We have to do a work about this visit. The people who have a Notable or an Excellent, they won't have to do the exam of the unit one.

Week 2: We have done a Maths exam and I have failed it. Only four persons have passed this exam so the teacher is angered. Me and Mariona have started the work about la Garrotxa. Next week we will have to deliver the work.

Week 3: We have done an English exam and I think that I'm going to extract good note. On Wednesday we had deliver the work about la Garrotxa. I think that is good. Mariona and I have worked hard.

A DIARY:

SEPTEMBER:

Week 1: We have started school and it has been a hard week. We have a lot of new things and a lot of work to do. I think this curse will be difficult. During this first week we have done class like always, but we haven't got much homework.

Week 2: This week we have been done two surprise exams. One of Maths and another of Physicals and Chemicals. They have been a bit difficult but I think I'll pass. We have a lot of homework now, so we haven't got much free time.

Week 3: This is the last week of September, and we have got some exams. We also have got a lot of homework. Next week we will go to La Garrotxa to study the volcano there. I think it will be interesting.

WRITING:

A life story

I was born in Girona in 1994. When I was young, we lived in Girona. We've moved since then, and I've lived here in Banyoles for ten years now.

My earliest memory is very clear. We were on holiday in Salou and I went to Port Aventura with my family. I also remember my first day at "Casa Nostra". I was very nervous because I didn't know anyone but now I've got a lot of friends.

I've been at "Casa Nostra" for eight years. I've changed since I was young. I think that I'm friendlier and funnier now, and my hair has changed a lot. When I finish secondary school, I'll do "Batxillerat" and then I'll go to university. I'd like to work with something related to the computers. Before I'm old I really want to do parachuting.

WRITING:

AN INCREDIBLE ACCIDENT!

This was the incredible scene yesterday at Praed Street in London. A man who was driving home got confused while he was talking on the phone and the car fell down in a hole.
The incident began at nine o'clock. At first, when the car fell down in the hole, people were surprised and they couldn't believe it. Then someone phoned the rescue services and they came as soon as possible.
After five minutes the rescue services arrived. They tried to get the man out of the car. But the operation was difficult and it got longer. Finally, the rescue service could ge the man out of the car and everyone became calmer.
Lucky, the man didn't have any wound. When the situation was finally controlled, he said: "It has been a very frightening experience. Now I will be more responsible and I'll drive more attentive."

WRITING:

LAST SUMMER

This summer has been fantastic. First, I stayed in Banyoles with my friends. We did a lot of different things like playing tennis or swimming, etc. We went out some nights too. I met with my friends a lot of days, so it was funny. Then, in August, I went to Alp, a village near "La Molina". There I have friends, so we could do a lot of different activities. We always went to do excursions on motorbike. We went out everynight too. It was fantastic. Finally, in September, I stayed in Banyoles until we began school. Just one weekend I went to Barcelona to a friend's house and it was great.

THE BEST BLOG

In my opinion, the best blog from the students of the past year is the Jordi Costa's blog. Here's the link: http://jordisportfolio.blogspot.com.

I think that this is the best blog because he has post all the things and the writings, speakings and other things are good.

WELCOME VISITORS

Hello, my name is Pol. In this blog, I'll post writings, speakings and other things that we do in English. I hope you like it!
My objective for this course is to work harder than last year and to improve my English. I'll also try to do better writings and to improve my pronunciation. Finally I'll try to participate more in the class.
I think that 4th ESO will be the most difficult curse, so the objective is obvious: work hard. In general I think that I'll pass 4th ESO without problems.