Post 8: HOW GREEN ARE YOU?‏

This week´s post is related to looking after the environment. So, we want you to tell us how far down the green road you are, in other words, what shade of green you are: an Eco-Hero, a Tree-Hugger-Hater or a Green-in-Between.

Here you are some questions to help you start off writing your post:
- Where do people learn about enviromentally friendly practices?
- Have you incorported recycling into your habits? Describe
- Do you use a bike or your legs instead of a car?
- Have you joined or supported any eco-organisations? Why/Why not?
- What else have you done /would you like to do?
- What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint?
- What's missing in our society/Santiago ragarding this issue?

Keep in mind that the number of words is 300 and don't forget to make comments on at least 2 of your classmates posts.

(Tree-hugger: an environmentalist or one who believes trees and all living things should not be cut down or harmed. Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution)

SESSION 7: LITERATURE AND BOOKS

The topic you have chosen to write about this week is: Literature and books.
Here you are some bullet points to help you start writing your post:

Introduction.
-Why is literature important in our lives?

Your reading habits.
-Are you a book worm or do you only read books from time to time?
-Did you read books when you were a child?
-How many books do you read per year?

Things you like reading.
-What sort of books do you enjoy reading?
-Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?
-Who is your favorite writer?
-What is your favorite book?
-Who is your favorite character from literature?


Tell us a little about a book you have read recently:
-Did you enjoy it?
-How long did it take to read?
-Briefly, what was the story about?

Make sure to leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts and remember that the number of words is 300.

POST 6 : SUMMARY FROM A CAREER-RELATED ARTICLE FROM THE GUARDIAN

In order to write today's post you have to access the following web site:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Once you are there...
> Select a news item connected to your area of studies / future career.
> Write a summary of it.
> Provide the link to your piece of news.
> Make sure you write between 200 and 250 words.

Remember to leave a comment on 2 of your partners' posts.