''FOR AND AGAINST'' ESSAY

`Camping holidays are better than hotel holidays´

Some people think that camping holidays are very boring and hideous. Hotel holidays always sound more glamorous. Nevertheless, camping holidays appeal a lot of people every year. So, there are strong arguments for and against this idea.

On the one hand, camping holidays are cheaper and funnier. You can do many outdoors activities, like exploring the countryside or taking beautiful photos. Moreover, you can chill out and relax in the nature.

On the other hand, hotel holidays are comfortable. Everything you need is in the hotel, for example the meals.  In addition to this, if the weather was bad, you wouldn’t have to worry about the place where you are going to sleep.

In conclusion, spending holidays outdoors is a peaceful experience that everyone should try. However, I believe that hotel holidays are better because they are more enjoyable.

''FOR AND AGAINST'' ESSAY

``Advantages and disadvantages of fast food´´

Many people believe that eating fast food is dangerous for our health because it contains higher amounts of salt, fats and calories. Nevertheless, fast food restaurants are usually crowded. So, there are both advantages and disadvantages to this idea.

On the one hand, fast food saves time and money. Fast food restaurants offer us an efficient service with low prices. It’s quick, and an easy way to eat something fast. In addition to this, in some places, you can find menus that are not unhealthy, like salad or fruit, for example, in Burger King.

On the other hand, fast food has a negative and clear effect on our health. There are people who eat in excess this kind of food. In fact, over 25 percent of Americans consume fast food every day. One result of this is that the risk factor of heart diseases and diabetes increases, because of cholesterol. Moreover, fast food puts on weight quickly and it doesn’t help you to get in shape.

Personally, I think that fast food is really bad and we should avoid going to restaurants which sell this type of meals. Healthy food has only benefits and it is always much better. 

OPINION ESSAY

ONLINE SHOPPING IS BETTER THAN HIGH STREET SHOPPING

Some people disapprove online shopping because they do not know to use the websites or the online stores. However, I disagree with this: buying things on the Internet is becoming one of the most popular ways to go shopping around the world. Nowadays, everybody has bought something by a computer or smartphone.

In my opinion, online shopping is better and more comfortable than high street shopping. For example, you can go shopping without stand up from the armchair. In addition to this, this type of shopping is less stressful because you can avoid the crowds which could have the high streets.

Moreover, I personally think that the prices are cheaper online and it is faster to search the things you want. For example, you need a green t-shirt, so you will find it in less time if you look for it online. As a result of this, the purchases are increased and the stores could get more benefices.

To conclude, I believe that the best way to shop is online, especially if you want to buy something fast and you can stay comfortable and relaxed. Keep up to date with shopping and discover new facilities for your convenience!

Commentary about the book

In my opinion this book is really interesting. I like it! Perfectly, it reflects the situation of North America in the 18th century and the next extinction of the red man. The fights between Mohicans and Hurons have sometimes been a bit boring because they are very repetitive. But the rest has been good: the plot is really gripping. The real loyalty of the Mohicans to the sisters and the British is the thing that I most like. I strongly recommend the book for everyone. Don't miss it! 

Apart of the book, there is a film based on it. It was made in 1992. Here, I share the trailer for you!

And there is also an animated television series with many chapters. I share the first part for you.

CHAPTER 10: TO THE HAPPY HUNTING GROUND

Uncas spoke with the great chief Tamenund. The Delaware realized that Uncas and their friends were good people. Delaware and Mohicans were friends, so they didn’t want to kill anybody. The chief threw Magua out of his camp. Furiously, Magua took Cora by the wrist and they went to Hurons’ camp.

After this, the Delaware wanted to fight with the Mohicans to save Cora. They divided into different groups. Gamut appeared in the forest. He wanted to fight for help Cora. The battle took place in the dry bed of a river. There was a long exchanged of shots between the two sides.

Uncas went to the cave where Cora was. But Magua appeared with two warriors. Magua gave Cora the option to choose: be his wife or die. She preferred to die and Magua killed her. Uncas couldn’t do anything. Magua also stabbed the knife in him. Uncas died. Later Hawk-eye saw his dead friends and he shot Magua until the death.  

The next day, Cora and Uncas were buried. The Delaware had won the war but they were very sad. Gamut sang some hymns. Chingachgook recognized his son’s brave and Tamenund added that the time of the red men was finished and at least he could see the last of the Mohicans. 

Vocabulary:

Drag: (verb) Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty: arrastrar, rozar.

-We need to drag this heavy box to the next room. 

Stand back: (verb) Withdraw from a situation emotionally in order to view it more objectively: mantenerse alejado.

-If I were you, I would stand back from him.

Indeed: (adverb) Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested: ciertamente. 

-There is indeed a difference between the Chinese and the French people. 

Truce: (noun) An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time: tregua, pausa.
-This war’s truce has been very short. 

Step out: (verb) Leave a room or building for a short time: salir a dar una vuelta.
-I used to step out with my friends on Friday.

Stream: (noun) A small, narrow river: arroyo, riachuelo.

-The stream was dry last year. 

Obey: (verb) Submit to the authority of (someone) or comply with (a law): obedecer.
-He always obeyed his father. 

Ledge: (noun) A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface: plataforma, saliente, cornisa. 
-He fell over with the ledge.

Stab: (verb) Thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill: apuñalar.
-The murderer stabbed her many times. 

Mourn: (verb) To be sad because someone has died: llorar, lamentarse.
-They mourned a lot his death.

CHAPTER 9: MAGUA, HURON CHIEF

The Hurons saw that Uncas had escaped. They also helped Magua, who had ropes around his ankles and wrists and a gag. Magua was furious. Hurons realized that the medicine man and the Mohicans cheated him. They decided to attack them and Magua led them in the battle.

Hurons went to Delaware camp, who were allies of French but with Hurons were enemies. The Mohicans and the British were in this camp and Hurons knew it. After a conversation between Magua and Delaware chiefs, Hawk-eye, Heyward and the two sisters were brought out of the hut, where they hid them. Magua wanted to kill Hawk-eye. But Cora tried to reason with a Delaware chief persuading him to help them against the Hurons.  

Vocabulary:
Pull up: (verb) (Of a vehicle) come to a halt: detenerse, frenar.

-The car pulled up quickly when the traffic light was red.  

Council: (noun) An advisory, deliberative, or administrative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly: consejo.
-The council agreed that the man left the prision. 

Manage: (verb) Be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run: dirigir, manejar, gestionar.
-You must manage the business without my help. 

Lodge: (noun) A beaver’s den (A wild mammal’s hidden home): madriguera de castor, cabaña.
-Beaver lodges are the work of a master builder.

Ally: (noun) A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose: aliado.
-The allies were the most important help in this war.  

Sharp: (adjective) (Of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something: afilado, puntiagudo.
-Cut the cake with a very sharp knife. 

Chest: (noun) The front surface of a person’s or animal’s body between the neck and the stomach: pecho, torso.
-He crossed his arms across the chest.

Bring out: (verb) Cause someone to go on strike: suscitar, resaltar, enfatizar.
-You need to bring out your protest for get new laws.

CHAPTER 8: A BEAR TO THE RESCUE

Heyward and Uncas were in a hut whit the Hurons. Suddenly, a warrior entered. He was Magua! The Hurons’ chiefs told him that they had a new prisoner. When Magua discovered that Uncas was the prisoner, he was excited. Next day, Magua would kill him. Uncas was brought to a prison.

Later, a chief asked the medicine man (Heyward) for his help. They arrived to a cave. On the way, a bear had been following them. In one room, there was a sick woman that he had to take away her evil spirit. The Huron chief left Heyward with the woman and the bear. The bear was Hawk-eye, who wore a suit. After they were talking, Heyward found Alice in another room’s cave. But, in that moment, Magua appeared. Right away, a real bear came and attacked Magua. Alice, Heyward and Hawk-eye went to the forest.

Now, they needed to rescue Uncas. Gamut led them to the prison hut. They entered and exchanged their clothes, so Gamut with Uncas’ clothes stayed in the prison. Heyward and Uncas, with Gamut’s clothes and the bear suit, hid into the forest. 

Vocabulary:
 Pale: (adjective) Light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment: pálido.

-These pale flowers are perfect for my garden.

Growl: (verb) (Of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat: gruñir.

-I’m afraid of dogs when they growled me.

Gag: (verb) Put a gag (a piece of cloth put in or over a person’s mouth to prevent them from speaking) on someone: amordazar.

-The murderers gagged the four hostages.

Palefaces: (noun) A name supposedly used by the North American Indians for a white person: rostros pálidos.

-I’m a paleface.

Fool: (noun) A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person: tonto, necio.

-I felt a bit fool.

Exchange: (verb) Give something and receive something of the same kind in return: intercambiar.

-We exchanged addresses.