Reflection File! :D

To start, I want to say that I liked very much the English' classes of these three years!

I think that I was always a good student because I had good notes in summative tests, I did all the homeworks and other works, and I was always ponctual, responsible and organized...

I'm going to miss these English' classes... and I 'm going to miss the teacher Teresina, too (of course!) :)

I liked very much to do works, for exemple, the portfolio, using the new technologies (computer, Internet..). It was very funny, interesting and it help me to understand some things...

Finally, I think that I deserve a 4 (four)... :)

Good Holidays, for everybody!!! :D

The Nightingale and the Rose

"The Nightingale and the Rose" is a beautiful, romantic but tragic story! However, I liked very much! :)
This is a summary of the story... I hope you like it!

One day, a boy arrived to a holm-oak tree very sad and crying because the girl who he liked only will dance with him, that night, if he gives her a red rose.
But the problem was that in his garden there isn’t a red rose.
The nightingale that was in the holm-oak tree was very sad, and she was sorry for the boy, so she decided to go looking for a red rose to the boy.
The nightingale looked for the red rose everywhere. She asked to many trees but anyone had a red rose.
After some time, the nightingale found a tree that had red roses, but to get one the nightingale was to sing all night.
However, if the nightingale sang all night, she would die.
The nightingale said that Death was a good price to pay a red rose. She said that Love is more important than Life, too.
So, the nightingale sang all night, she suffered very much, but in the end she could get a red rose for the boy.
In the following morning, when the boy woke up, he saw a beautiful red rose in his garden.
Then he ran to the house of his love (Professor’s daughter). But the girl didn’t want the rose, she said that jewels were better than flowers.
The boy was very sad and angry with the girl and returned his home. And he also said that Logic was better than Love because he thought that Love is a silly thing.

texts about technology (made by me)! :)

How much has technology changed your life (at home, at work, in school)?

Technology changed my life very much! Now it's easier to do many things, like works, talk with friends, learn new things, ..., thanks to technology.

The new technologies (mobile phone, internet, etc.) provide me more time to do other things, for exemple, to listen music, to watch TV, to play, etc.

For me, technology is essential to understand almost everything about society and the world because with technologies, we discover many things in less time.

In school, technologies help me to understand many things and to do works.

At home, my free time is spent watching TV, listening to music, surfing the Net, ...

Without technology... I can´t live!

Technology at school

Tehnology at school is very important to help students to study, to learn, to do works, ...

In classes, some teachers use technologies like computers and Internet to teach their students and help them to understand many important things.

My school is linked to the Internet and it has two rooms with computers that all students can use, but only to work.

Technology at school is very important and essential to me, because I need computers and Internet to do works from different subjects and with the new technologies, students can learn new things.

Youth and Technology... My Opinion!

How bad are mobile phones for young people?
I think that mobile phones are good and important to young people because they sometimes need to phone to their parents and they can talk with their friends, too.

Should teenagers have mobile phones?
Yes, because if happen something they can call to their parents, for exemple.

Should they use mobile in classes?
Of course not! In classes, teens must to pay attention. Classes are to learn and not to make calls!

*Smoke and Fire*

This is a summary of a book that I read.... "Smoke and Fire". It was very interesting and funny! I hope you like it! :)

Mandy is a girl who works at “Chicken King” to raise her own money, and she goes to school, too.
Her brother, Jason, smokes cigarettes, and he isn’t a good student.
One night, Mandy arrives home very tired.
And as she needed to study Maths for a test, Jason went to “Chicken King” working in Mandy’s place.
He liked to work there and he met two guys, Marvin and Gaz who invited him to go to the park that night.
However, when they arrived, the two guys invited Jason to smoke cigarettes and then to smoke marijuana, a drug.
But, Jason didn’t want to and decided to go home.
He knew that his father would be angry with him, but what he didn’t know was that his father and Mandy were looking for him, that time.
They were very worried, but they could finally find him.
His father shouted at him, but his sister believed him.
And, finally, Jason decided to stop smoking. And Mandy never went back to “Chicken King”.

...*British Museum*...

The British Museum is the oldest, and one of the largest museums in the world. It's a museum of human history and culture in London.

Its collections, which number more than 13 million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginning to the present.

It was founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, a physician and scientist.

NICK... a champion and an example for everyone!

I don’t have words to describe this video… it touched me a lot!
In my opinion, Nick is a CHAMPION, an amazing and fantastic man, he fights a lot and he never gives up!
He has disabilities, but it seems that these disabilities don’t prevent him to fight for life!
He looks happy… and I think that he wants to show us that being a disabled doesn’t mean that we are insignificant and need help all the time…
He’s independent and he shows us that he can have a normal life!
People like Nick are champions!
This video shows us that everyone can dream and make their dreams come true!
Nick is an example for everyone, he’s a true champion! … :)

My opinion about disabilities!

I agree with Mrs. Cheri Blauwet. Disabled people are normal like other people, they have the same rights, feelings, but unfortunately they don't have the same abilities.

However, they are stronger and they want to show everybody what they can do to have a normal life and to be independent.

Nowadays, technologies help disabled people to have a better life.

It's important to help disabled people to be independent and happy, but don't forget that they are like you! They are adults, children or teenagers like you... they have feelings and fears like you... and they just want your friendship! :)

Cheri Blauwet: a four-time Paralyimpic medalist

Cheri Blauwet is a paraplegic and a wheelchair runner. She wants to become a developmental paediatrician to help disabled children.
She is from Iowa, USA, she lived on a farm. She lost her legs when a tractor ran over them and when she was a little girl. Her parents made everything to make her independent.
When she started to like wheelchair racing, she went to Arizona University, and after that she went to Argentina where she lived with other athletes who helped her, sometimes, when she needed.
Cheri thinks that disabled people are stronger and they can be independent and self-confident, however other people don’t think like her, those people think that disabled people need help all the time.

*Grammar Page*: Comparatives and Superlatives

Comparatives: We use it to compare two people or things.

One-syllable adjectives usually have –er ending.
ex.: taller than/nicer than
Some two-syllable adjectives have –er and some have more.
ex.: nobler than/more boring than
We use more with three-syllable adjectives (or more).
ex.: more responsible than

Superlatives: We use to compare a person or a thing with more than one person or thing in the same group.

One-syllable adjectives usually have –est ending.
ex.: the tallest/the nicest
Some two-syllable adjectives have –est and some have most.
ex.: the noblest/the most boring
We use most with three-syllable adjectives (or more).
ex.: the most responsible

Irregular comparatives/superlatives

Adjectives - Comparatives - Superlatives
Good/well - Better - The best
Bad/badly - Worse - The worst
Much/many/a lot - More - The most
Little - Less - The least
Far - Further/farther - The furthest/farthest
Old - Older/elder - The oldest/eldest

Comparison of Adverbs

Adverbs ending in –ly (ex.: nicely, smartly, slowly), form their comparative and superlative with more/most.

Note: Double comparatives:
-Teenagers are getting more and more addicted to the Internet.
- Mobile phones are getting cheaper and cheaper nowadays.

...*Not One of Us*...

"Not One of Us" is about three teenagers, Jack, Sandy and Danny.

Danny is cool. That’s the word that best defines him. He’s the one everyone admires. Danny’s got the coolest clothes; he knows all the cool groups. Boys don’t mind him, girls like him and Danny of course loves himself. Danny isn’t the best student but he’s probably the most popular.

Sandy, his friend, is a normal girl. She does okay at school but she doesn’t try very hard. Her parents are always working so she’s become very independent. That’s the best way to describe her.

Jack is the odd one out. He’s new at school and Jack is odd. That’s all everyone thinks about Jack, thinks he is odd. His clothes are different, his attitude, the way he thinks about things is different. Jack lives with his mother and father and, as you will see, they have a very different life style to all the other families.

And now, here you can see a work that I made about this theatre... :)

...*Tower Bridge*...

The Tower Bridge is one of the most recognized bridges in the world and it is a symbol of London.
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England over the River Thames, and it is close to the Tower of London.
Tower Bridge was designed by Sir Horace Jones and engineered by Sir John Wolfe-Barry, the construction of the Tower Bridge began in 1886 and it was completed in 1894, after eight years of construction.
The bridge is 60 meters long, and its towers rise to a height of 43 meters. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the centre of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge.

*Earth Day*

We celebrate "Earth Day" on April 22th.

This day is dedicated to OUR planet, Earth! We must to treat it well and respect our planet...

Nowadays, pollution and man cause many problems (diseases) to Earth, and we must stop it, immediately!!!

Earth is OUR HOME, so please, help it! :)

*The History of Earth Day*

In 1963, former Senator Gaylord Nelson began to worry about our planet. (A senator is a person that the people of the United States have chosen to help make the laws.) Senator Nelson knew that our world was getting dirty and that many of our plants and animals were dying.
He wondered why more people weren't trying to solve these problems. He talked to other lawmakers and to the President. They decided that the President would go around the country and tell people about these concerns. He did, but still not enough people were working on the problem.

Then, in 1969, Senator Nelson had another idea. He decided to have a special day to teach everyone about the things that needed changing in our environment. He wrote letters to all of the colleges and put a special article in Scholastic Magazine to tell them about the special day he had planned. (Most of the schools got this magazine and he knew that kids would help him.).

On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held. People all over the country made promises to help the environment. Everyone got involved and since then, Earth Day has spread all over the planet. People all over the world know that there are problems we need to work on and this is our special day to look at the planet and see what needs changing. Isn't it great?

Source: History of Earth Day

...*Buckingham Palace*...

Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home.

It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there. It is used for the administrative work for the monarchy.

Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Dukes of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826.

The Palace has around 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station!

More information in Buckingham Palace... :)

...*Big Ben*...

The Clock Tower is the world's largest four-faced, chiming clock - more popularly known as Big Ben. The structure is situated at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament building in Westminster, London.
It is a fantastic monument, and it looks very spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated.

Sites about Big Ben:

- The Story of Big Ben
- The Clock Tower (Big Ben)

Image: Big Ben at night ( it's beautiful!)

*Project: Problems & Addictions Among Teenagers*

Here is the project that I did in last term with my friend Susana. It's very good and interesting! (take a look!)

Problems & Addictions Among Teenagers

...*Reflection File (2nd Term)*...

For me, this term was very tiring but……………………… it was funny ,too!!!
I did many works and summative tests… I study very much and I did all homeworks… and the most important, I learn new things!

*Reflection File*

...Writing Section (2nd Term)...

And now, a composition made by me and by my friend Susana! :)

*Women in Society*

...*Grammar Page*...

This is a part of my grammar page!... It includes Active/Passive Voice, Reported Speech, Connectors, etc... :)

History of St.Valentine’s Day

The history of Valentine's Day is a mystery.
But it thought that Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses, Juno. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage.

If you want to know more about the history of St. Valentine’s Day consult: Valentine's_Day_History and The_History_of_St.Valentine's_Day

♥ St. Valentine's Day ♥

Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on 14th February. It’s the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other. Some teenagers and adults send Valentine's cards, offered candies and gave flowers, too.

I think that St.Valentines Day is a special day! Almost all people love this day because it's about passion and love...

This day is "dedicated" to people that belives in love and "to live forever happy"!

In this day, people who are gotten passionate can be with their "loves" and they can demostrate how much they love them! ♥

"Everybody can love and be loved!" (made by me!)

"Love is life. All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love. Everything is, everything exists, only because I love." ( Leo Tolstoy)

...*Writing Section*... (2nd Term)

This is my first group work in this term...

It was made by me, by Solange and by Susana...

...*Writing Section*...

In this section, you can find works made by me…
uk_usa_connectors.doc
aplication_letter.doc
..\An Englishman in New York.doc

… and works that I made in group with my friends…
..\Back to school - english.ppt
..\UE_Back to school\ue_back to school.ppt

(already posted)

...*My personal page*...

I’m Ana Catarina Carrêlo and I’m 14 (fourteen) years old.
My school is Manuel de Figueiredo and I’m in 9th form.
My favourite subjects are Sciences, Chemistry and Physical Education.
My hobbies are watching TV, listening to music and practising Athletics.
The profession of my dreams is sport doctor, because I would like help the Portuguese athletes to be better and I could contribute for the development of the Sport in Portugal.
I think that the school is very important for my future. At school, I learn many things that can help me in my life and there I make many friends who support me…
For me, the friendship is very important because without friends we feel very lonely and sad and because friends help us when we have problems.

...My Portfolio...

Hi, everybody!!!

I'm Ana Catarina and I am 14 years old...

This...is my Portfolio!!!

To help me this year...

...I "contracted" a very famous cat, Garfield!

I hope you like it!!! :)