REPORT THE BEST PROGRAMS Introduction The aim of this report is to inform a group of English-speaking people about the television and radio here, and to suggest which kinds of programme they might more enjoy watching. What’s on television There are lot of channels, and the number depends on the city or town where you are. Moreover the channels are so different among them, and you can choose a large variety of topics, kinds of programme, TV shows, soap opera, drama series, etc. There are also some channels in English for understanding it better. What’s on the radio Like on television, there is a wide range of radio stations to choose. Some of them are local and others are national, and you can listen to music, hear comedies, sports commentaries, news summaries and weather forecast. Furthermore there are some radio stations for tourists for informing all the activities and festivals which are at the moment. Programmes of interest As far as I am concerned, the best programs, for you on television, are the talent shows because, although you probably are not going to understand them, you will be able to enjoy the songs and the program. On the radio I am sure you are going to enjoy the wonderful 24-hour music stations.

REPORT THE BEST PROGRAMS Introduction The aim of this report is to inform a group of English-speaking people about the television and radio here, and to suggest which kinds of programme they might more enjoy watching. What’s on television There are lot of channels, and the number depends on the city or town where you are. Moreover the channels are so different among them, and you can choose a large variety of topics, kinds of programme, TV shows, soap opera, drama series, etc. There are also some channels in English for understanding it better. What’s on the radio Like on television, there is a wide range of radio stations to choose. Some of them are local and others are national, and you can listen to music, hear comedies, sports commentaries, news summaries and weather forecast. Furthermore there are some radio stations for tourists for informing all the activities and festivals which are at the moment. Programmes of interest As far as I am concerned, the best programs, for you on television, are the talent shows because, although you probably are not going to understand them, you will be able to enjoy the songs and the program. On the radio I am sure you are going to enjoy the wonderful 24-hour music stations.

ESSAY Nowadays, there is a problem in the world, whose consequences will affect everybody. I am speaking about the pollution, and its consequences over the environment. On the one hand, the bad things cause a lot of harm for the environment. There are some of this actions which are indirect, as to use public transport, to consume some things or to buy something, among others. These things also do harm for the environment, but they are a little necessaries. In contrast, there are direct actions, which people do and know that they are wrong for the world, such as to use their cars, not to recycling, not to use renewable energy, etc. On the other hand, there are lot of people have already realised that the importance of the problem, and they intent to help the world as recycling, using public transport, buying local products, searching green holidays, etc. Yet, in my opinion, we are not doing all we could do to save the environment. There are lot of people helping whereas there are so many people injuring, and if we follow in this way, the world will be worse each day.

INFORMAL LETTER Hi Linda, I’m happy to receive your letter, thank you. It is a great notice that you will spent your holidays here. As you know, Spain is a beautiful country, like my town. You will be able to do lot of things, especially sports, among others. For instance, you could run at the mountain which is near the town; you could go to the gym; you could go to the local swimming pool or, if you prefer, you could go to the beach, where you can sunbathing. Probably the last options are the best because now it is too hot here in Castellon, and go to the beach or to the swimming pool is a good way to put up with the heat. Moreover, we can meet, and probably, you will need a partner for playing some sports, so here I am. When you will have to come, please, let me know, and if you want to know more about de possibilities for practising sport, write me. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Laia.

FORMAL LETTER Dear Ms Ross, My name is Laia and I am 21 years old. I am studying Architecture and this is my fourth year at the university. I am writing this letter because I would like to hold the job for International Student Fair. I like to help people who could have similar problems as I had in my first year at the university. Moreover, as I have been studying since four years ago, I think my experience could be positive for giving directions, for offering advices, for helpping, etc. I could work evenings because I have the lectures in the mornings, so the job would not be a problem for my studies. Eventually, I would like to know how much I would be paid and how many hours is on a day. For more details, I have enclosed my curriculum vitae. And, if there is any questin you would like to ask me, please feel free to let me know. Thanking you in advance, I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Laia.

"CLOSED CASE" "Closed Case" is a thriler written by César Girón, an Spanish writer and loyer. It is set in Granada during the Franco dictatorship. His story deal with the resolution of the murder of one prostitute of the city, Rocio. One of two main character is Andrés Pineda, a lame valet, who falls in love with the prostitute. The other main character is Andre's loyer, Celso, who has a lot of problems to solve this case. The plot is well constructed and you don't know who is the murderer untl the end arrives, because it is a mysterious hsitory. Furthermore, the book is ased in real facts, so it is outstanding to know more about this period of time, in Spain. In general, I think that "Closed Case" is a good thriller which will gain your attention. The book is a bit long but I am sure that if you chose it, you will enjoy a lot.

FORMAL ESSAY Nowadays, major part of people like to travel around the world. For ones like more to have the holidays near home and for the others like more to travel abroad. But, what is better? To begin with, a journey is more expensive than a trip. Because more you go farer, probably, more you have to pay. Yet, for example, means of transport are cheaper if you travel to another country than if you travel around Spain. Moreover, regarding to the enviroment, the distance of the place, where you are going to go on holidays, is not important because you ever can search and chose a green holidays. So you can chose the mean of transport which produces less pollution, the local food, hotels which use renewable energy, etc. To conclude, in my opinion, travelling abroad is better than travelling near home. Only we have to take care with the environment and our pocket.

A GOOD EXPERIENCE I could enjoy an especial good day during my holidays my holidays in Malta, four years ago. I went with five friends when we finished the first course at high school. We spent a week, and one of these days we decided to do something different. This day we went to Comino, an small island of Malta. The journey was by ship and sometimes the ship stoped and passengers could push them into the water. Then, when we arrived at the island, we could do different activities such as to snorkel, to sunbath, to swim, etc. My group decided to snorkel and the experience was being beautiful. Yet, I saw a jellyfish and we had to left the water. Futhermore, when we went back home at night, we went out to party. We were dancing all night until it started sunrise. We went to the beach and we ate an snack. Finally, we were too tired so we went back to the hotel for sleeping. I don't remember the hour, but it was very late!

AN INFORMAL LETTER (B2 level) Dear Alex, I'm happy for your email, thank you. Friendship is something very important to me. I think that friends are people who help me to make easly my life. They suggest me and help me, and they are always in the bad and good moments. I can't meet with all of my friends as I want, but distance isn't important. For instance, my best friends live in Castellon or Benasal while I live in Valencia. They are Thais, Carla and Noemi. We are froomm the same town, and we know us since we were child. They are a lively, easy-going and loyal people. Perhaps Thais is the kindest; Carla is the loyalest; and Noemi the happiest of each other. I hope we and our friends will be able to meet together to share good moments. If you want to know more, let me know. Please write soon and tell me more about them. Kind regards, Laia.