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)

POST 7. >ART: PAINTING

This week you have decided to write about art. So as to narrow down this broad topic we are going to focus into Painting.

Here you are some bullet questions to start writing.

Introduction

-Why is art important?

-Why do you enjoy art?

-Were you interested in art when you were a kid?

-Do you like to visit art museums?

Body

Your skills.

-Can you draw or paint pictures well? Have you ever participated in any art competitions?

-Have you ever been jealous of someone else's artwork?

Your personal views.

-Do you like modern art? Do you find Picasso's work astonishing or weird?

-Do you consider graffiti a form of art or vandalism?

Your favourites.

-Who is your favorite painter?

-Do you have a favorite painting? If so, what is it? Why do you like it?

Make sure you write at least 300 words and remember to leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.

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.