Dear Editor,
I read the article about extended families. An extended family refers to a nuclear family that lives with other close relatives of different generations under the same roof or very close - in the same block, for example. I am writing to tell you my opinion and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this issue. I am of the opinion that living all together is not a good idea because the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.
To begin with, it is such a difficult thing to live under the same roof with other people of different ages because it may cause trouble. Older people need more rest during the day; on the other hand, kids and people of younger ages are more active. Their quite different lifestyles are bound to come into conflict sooner or later. For instance, younger people want to listen to loud music anytime during the day, while their parents or grandparents long to find some peace and quiet and relax in a tranquil environment.
Nevertheless, when living in the same place or in the same block of flats with your grandparents, uncles or aunts, it is also true that if you ever need some help, they will be there for you. For instance, if you have not got enough time to go to the bank to pay the bills, they may do it for you. Of course, they may contribute in many other ways such as by cooking or doing the household chores. In addition, one of the most significant benefits is that you find yourself in an emergency situation, they will be there to give you a helping hand.
Considering all of the above, it is clear to me that families should weigh out the pros and cons of moving in with relatives before they make up a decision.
Yours faithfully,
Danae Robertson
Dear Alex,
I read your previous letter about your considering buying a pet and I'm writing to tell you the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet - since I own one, I know both of them first hand.
To begin with, I believe that pets are a very good company for the reason that you never feel lonely. There are many activities that you may do together; for instance, you may go for a walk at the park or at the beach. In addition, you could play games together such as hide-and-seek or tag. A pet is ideal for only children as well as children who lack playmates. Moreover, a pet can develop a sense of responsibility in young people, because through this situation children and teens learn to be more mature and responsible, the reason being that they must look after their pets - clean them, feed them, take them to the vet for vaccination, and spend quality time together.
On the other hand, a pet may cause problems. More specifically, they may make noise all the time (for example, dogs may bark and annoy the neighbours) or do damage to the furniture. Cats may scratch the sofas and curtains. It goes without saying that owning a pet is also expensive because of the food you have to buy them regularly along with some bathing products, the visits to the vet, and of course some toys!
To conclude, I think that owing a pet isn't a very easy task because you'll have more responsibilities, but then again it's definitely worth the trouble as pets are the best companions.
Yours,
Danae
Thousands of years ago in what is now called Nepal, a young boy, who was part of a group of nomadic people, was traveling along with his friends, siblings and family to the other side of India. It was a beautiful day; the sun was shining and the birds were singing.
Suddenly, while the people were trying to cross a river, the boy heard a strange noise. He turned around and saw all the animals and birds, including the ones of their caravan, running and flying away. Then, the earth started quaking and shaking, and because no one had experienced such a phenomenon before, everyone started panicking.
Shortly after that, the nomadic group saw what we now call Mount Everest rise before their eyes. As they didn't have their animals to help them climb the mountains, they were essentially trapped and surrounded by the mountains of Nepal. The boy's family and friends along with the rest of the nomad were not able to survive this unexpected turn of events and lost their lives trying to find a way out of these huge mountains.
This legend has been told innumerable times in India and everybody is terrified when they hear this story.
Nowadays there is no denying that people do not have enough time due to their demanding jobs, so they prefer to consume convenience food instead. Convenience food may be much easier to prepare than cooking from scratch, but it cannot be denied that is has some disadvantages as well.
First of all, people prefer precooked food for the reason that they do not have enough time to cook because of their tight schedules; for instance, it is ideal for businessmen and university students looking for time-saving solutions. Needless to say that it is cheaper than buying all the ingredients required for home-cooked meals such as vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. In addition, convenience food requires little preparation, often some heating in the microwave, which - as its name suggests - proves very convenient and practical.
On the other hand, when consumed on a regular basis, convenience foods are very harmful to people's health mainly due to their high concentration of preservatives and artificial substances. Not knowing much about the origin or quality of the convenience foods' ingredients means that we also lack information about the nutritious value of precooked meals.
According to doctors and dietitians, it is imperative that more people adopt a healthier diet, including more vegetables, fruit, homemade meals, and a lot of water. They should replace fizzy drinks like cola with a glass of fresh juice or water. Moreover, they should cut down on eating hamburgers, chips, and precooked meals.
All things considered, if people keep eating junk food or precooked meals regularly, they will eventually face health problems.
Every school has its needs and mine is no exception. If we, the students, had the chance to choose our school trip destination every month, we would enjoy our trips more than ever. I, for one, would like to mention that I would prefer to go to the planetarium rather than any other place, because it can educate children, including my classmates, about phenomena that happen in space through a big 3D screen or an OCULUS RIFT.
The planetarium is a huge building that has a big variety of equipment such as telescopes and 3D screens that can help people of all ages understand many things about space phenomena, which have to do with the galaxy, the solar system and astronomy in general. It is located in the center of Athens, Greece and it has many science and astronomy-related games and, in addition, it has many encyclopedias either online or as books that you can buy along with some apps such as solar walk or star walk. So suggesting this kind of school trip destination would not be a bad idea!
What's more, there are many reasons why I think such an idea would be beneficial to the school. It would not only educate and inform us about space, but it will also be very exciting to see and experience all the kinds of technology that are used in spaceships and if we are lucky we may be able to enter a spaceship model. Furthermore, this educational school trip will teach many things to students and teachers alike. More specifically, students will learn from playing the games or watching the documentaries available, while the teachers will do so by purchasing new encyclopedias.
To sum up, if the school council decides to take full advantage of this opportunity, students and teachers will be able to witness incredible things about our galaxy.
One cold and stormy night, a man was driving to his house. The rain was pouring down and there was thunder and lightning.
Suddenly, the car's engine stopped working. After multiple attempts to start the car, the man decided to walk. "Oh no" he yelled. He walked several thousands of meters hoping to find a phone booth or even shelter to spend the night.
Minutes after walking in the woods, he heard dogs barking and wolves howling. After half a mile he saw a little house in the middle of the woods. He hurriedly got closer and knocked on the door. The door opened by itself making a creaky noise, and a scary voice said "Come in" and burst into an evil laugh!
The driver started screaming and ran away. As he was running, he heard a creepy music coming from the house. He got such a fright that he slipped and fell into a puddle of mud. When he turned around, he realized that the house had disappeared in a blink of an eye. When thunder clashed again, the man woke up in the middle of the night in his bedroom next to his wife.
The next morning, at his office, he went to see his boss and when he knocked on the door it opened by itself making a creaky noise and the same scary voice said "Come in".
To begin with, it is such a difficult thing to live under the same roof with other people of different ages because it may cause trouble. Older people need more rest during the day; on the other hand, kids and people of younger ages are more active. Their quite different lifestyles are bound to come into conflict sooner or later. For instance, younger people want to listen to loud music anytime during the day, while their parents or grandparents long to find some peace and quiet and relax in a tranquil environment.
Nevertheless, when living in the same place or in the same block of flats with your grandparents, uncles or aunts, it is also true that if you ever need some help, they will be there for you. For instance, if you have not got enough time to go to the bank to pay the bills, they may do it for you. Of course, they may contribute in many other ways such as by cooking or doing the household chores. In addition, one of the most significant benefits is that you find yourself in an emergency situation, they will be there to give you a helping hand.
