Catching a cold My father would fish in the river when he was a child. I suppose that his whole body would shiver when entering into the cold water but, fishes don’t come out of the blue. I would never get used to doing something like this. I recommend you not swimming nor fishing in Winter.

Smoking Facebook A mid-age woman was sat on a bench. She was smoking and, while in a hand held a cigarette, in the other had a smartphone, which was looking without much attention.

As I passed in front of her, I could see how she was continuously moving her finger up and down, up and down... scrolling a facebook wall. She was wasting two of the most valuable assets we have: health an time.

What Dictionary app do you use in Android? I am thinking of switching from IPhone to Android. I like the integrated dictionary iPhone has: you only have to tap a word and in the contextual menu you can click "Look up" to find the definition even with examples. Any similar app in Android?

A scary read One of my favourite scary novels is Frankenstein. It was written many years ago by a woman, Mary Shelley. I like very much the plot of this classic book as it talks about the human desire of building the life and, in some sense, becoming gods. What is more awesome in this case is that this novel was written during an only night. I appreciate a lot the detailed descriptions of the characters, which I can't imagine better even with more time. In my opinion, the story should have more references to Greek myths and I would prefer it to be a bit longer. Nevertheless, it stands out and its high quality pays off. To summarise, I recommend intensively this book, which can be an amusing reading, especially in Halloween. Children will enjoy a lot, although the smallest can feel really scared.

People's opinion about zoos nowadays Zoos are a very controversial theme nowadays. While some people see them as an invaluable resource to educate children about nature, for others, they are something completely outdated which should be banned. In my opinion, zoos' research work in not very well known nor appreciated. Scientists investigate different aspects of the animal's life and, especially in the case of those in danger of extinction, this can be very helpful in order to protect them. Thankfully, people are now more sensitive about animal's life and, it is for that they are worried about how animals live in zoos, as they think they would be better in their natural environment. From my point of view, if people had a better knowledge about zoos' functions, they would have a more positive view of them. Endangered species can't be abandoned on their own luck. Living in a controlled and safe environment like a zoo, scientists can help with their reproduction and conservation. In conclusion, current people's worry about zoos is a good thing, and zoos should spread more the important work they do to be more supported.

Today's television, "A load of old rubbish" or "More choice than ever before"? Did you use to watch more television in the past than now? Do you think that tv quality has diminished a lot? Probably you are not alone. In the past, there were high expectations around tv. It was considered a channel to keep people informed, but also an educational and entertainment resource. Let's analyze each of these aspects from ours today perspective. As an information channel, most of the tv programs are highly biased. They communicate particular ideas which come from different groups of interest. I know that this can be a controversial thought, but it is a fact that tv credibility has decreased along the time. And what to say about educational programs? The space dedicated to culture and science is lower than ever and unfortunately, the less educational programs the more related to gossips take their place. Will be this kind of entertainment the most common in the future? I hope not, I would be very disappointed. I think the quality of nowadays tv is very bad. If people hadn't other alternatives the situation would be unbearable. Thankfully, other channels like internet provide an alternative and people are getting used to spending more time there.

Cold weather Today it is a cold day. Some weeks ago I needed just only to wear a shirt, and now I need to wear a thick sweater, a scarf and a coat. I yearn the summer and, although I know people from central and north Europe envy ours and our Spanish weather, I would like to live in an even more warm place. If I lived in a hotter country, I would be happier. And you, what do you think? Is weather important for you?

What makes a person a historic one? There are many historic people who deserve a statue. Sometimes their importance is not recognised when they are alive or even until many years from their death has passed. What makes a person a historic one? I think it is his influence over other people of his time or, even better, over other people of the future.That influence hasn't to be necessarily a good one. Along the history, there have been infamous people whose influence has been pain and terror. It's also important to remember them because that's the way to avoid similar errors in the future.

The mysterious little dark box We were given a little dark box. Nobody knew what was inside. We weren't allowed to watch in until the clock hanged on the wall gave the 11 o'clock. I was nervous because I have never been in such a threatening situation. When the clock got the right hour, I opened the mysterious box. Nobody could believe it: It was empty! We were told we would find the key which let us escape out the room inside. They, the bad people, had closed the door and made us find a way to get out. All of us were astonished, but suddenly Tom, an elderly and skinny man full of wrinkles took the box and started to scratch its interior walls. Something started to appear. Perhaps there wasn't a key, and the box was the real one itself. All this happened many years ago nevertheless, I remember every detail as if it were yesterday. This tragic story could make you cry. Let me find the best way to narrate it. It's not easy as, even now, I'm not allowed revelling all the details.