TALKING ABOUT SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES There are a lot of activities that I like doing in my spare time but nowadays my favourite hobby is Fitball. When I feel stressed or I have a bad day I usually go to the gym because it helps me to relax, getting into a good mood and feel better. I especially love Fitball classes because I think it´s a great way to work out every muscle in your body. The activity consists of doing exercises with a big ball which is an unstable base, that helps you to improve your balance and to strengthen your muscles. To practise this activity you only need going to the gym, wearing sport clothes and a ball. Moreover, you shouldn’t forget water because it´s really important to drink water while you are exercising. It's better if your T-shirt is made of breathable fabric like cotton and it's also very useful a small towel to wipe your sweat. I love fitball and I enjoy practising this sport in my free time. I would recommend it to everybody who is interested in sports to do it at least once in their life because everybody can do it and it’s very fun. Another sport that I really like but I don’t practise is tennis. I like watching a tennis match in the TV, it´s really exciting. I'm a big fan of Rafa Nadal since he began playing, he's the best tennis player of all times. One activity that I've tried one or twice and I didn´t like it at all is yoga because it’s very dull and felt really bored. And finally, a sport that I hate is football, I started hating football a long time ago for many reasons. Football has become in a business and many times causes a lot of fights and problems.

Remembering the past Ten years ago, when i was younger, i used to have a lot of friends. We were young and crazy and we only wanted to enjoy the life. Most of us were single and, of course, we didn't have children, so in our free time we met and we went out every day. We used to go to pubs and discos, most of us were regular smokers, we don't used to do any exercise and sports. Moreover, we travelled a lot. However, nowadays we are more responsable, most of us are married and have children, some friends got jobs far away and others.....simply their lives went in other direction. So, we have stopped to keep in touch. In my opinion, today people lead a healthier life and do more exercise, lead a healthier diet and smoke less. In conclusion, when you grow up things changes a lot, sometimes things are better and sometimes worst, but the most important thing is to be happy with your life.

Looking for a job Dear Sir/Madam: I am writing to apply for the job of receptionist at the Bay View Hotel, which you advertised in the local mewspaper. I would like tosubmit an application for the post. I have attached a copy of my CV, application form and other additional information. As you can see in my resume, I have been working in several hotels in Spain for the last few years. I believe that working to you would be a good opportunity to improve my English and to learn new skills. I am very reliable, hard-working, energetic and responsible. I have excellent communication skills. Not only I love dealing with people, but also I like working in a busy environment. I'm sure my hands-on experience and my positive work ethic would make me an asset for your hotel. If you require any further information, please, do not hesitate to contact me by email or telephone. I can be reached anytime at [email protected] or at 55523467. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully.

Giving Advice Dear Kento: Thanks for your letter. I'm glad that you have written to me to ask for some advice. I remember when I was learning English, listening was the most difficult thing for me too. I could understand when my teacher was talking to me, but it was very hard to understand when other people were speaking. Here are some ideas that have worked for me and it may work for you too. First of all, don't worry if you don't understand every word you hear. That's impossible!! You should concentrate on the most important words. Secondly, try to get extra listening outside the classroom. For instance, you can listen to the radio in English and watch English or American TV. It's a good idea watching films wiyh the subtitles. Next, you can also practise listening to podcasts from the internet. It's easy to download onto your computer or tablet. Finally, it's a good idea to listen to pop songs while you read the words at the same time. There are lots of the internet sites that give you the words of the most popular pop songs. I hope this help you. Wathever you want, you can count on my support. Let me know if you need anything else and don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached anytime by e-mail or telephone. I look forward to hearing from you. I wish you good luck! xxxooo