Greatest film moments: Review

When it comes to iconic film moments, few can compare to the dramatic scene from ‘Harry Potter and the Deadly Hollows: Part 2’ where Harry defeats Voldemort. In this unforgettable moment, Harry faces the Dark Lord in a final showdown during the battle of Hogwarts. The tension r4eaches its peak as Voldemort’s curse backfires, leading to his destruction. This scene not only symbolizes Harry’s triumph over evil but also represents the culmination of his journey throughout the series. The emotional intensity, the build-up for years of storytelling and stunning visual effects make this moment a worthy inclusion in any collection of greatest films.

On the other hand, ‘The Kissing Booth’ offers a much less memorable moment. In a key scene, Elle intervenes in a fight between Noah and his brother Lee by telling Noah, “Look at me”. While this line resonates with some fans of the film, it feels somewhat forced and lacks the emotional depth of more iconic moments. The film is more about teenage drama and romance, rather than offering a scene that leaves a lasting impact While it may appeal to those who enjoy light-hearted romantic comedies, it doesn’t hold up as one of the greatest film moments when compared to more powerful cinematic moments like those in Harry Potter.

In conclusion, while ‘The Kissing Booth’ has its moments, it doesn’t belong in a collection of the greatest film scenes. ‘Harry Potter’; however, deserves a place with its legendary ending.

One-day study trip: Proposal

Introduction

This proposal outlines suggestions for a one-day study trip for our history class. At the end, some recommendations will be presented.

The Palace of Versailles

This palace is a symbol of the absolute monarchy of France. A visit here would allow students to explore the 17th and 18th century French history in depth, including the reign of Louis XIV and the origins of the French revolution. However, its vast size may limit what we can cover in a single day.

The D-day Landing Beaches

The Normandy beaches are an iconic site for WWII history. Visiting these beaches, along with the nearby museums, offers a powerful and emotional experience, connecting students with the events of the D-day. This trip, however, requires significant travel with time and might reduce the time available for exploration.

The Louvre Museum

The Louvre with its rich collection of historical attracts, provides a comprehensive overview of global and French history. Specific exhibits and their central location make it convenient for a one-day trip.

Recommendations

In order to achieve the best trip, we might consider the following:

  • Expenses: Ensuring the destination is cost effective.
  • Time: Choosing a location that maximizes on-site exploration while minimizing travel time.
  • Number of students: Seeking a destination that can comfortably accommodate a group of 30.

By taking these into account, we can plan a trip that significantly enhance our understanding of history, making learning more interactive and memorable.

Choosing renewable energy for a tourist island

We often hear that renewable energy is the key to a sustainable future. Since we struggle to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, it is necessary to select the right type of renewable energy. Among the available options, wind turbines and solar panels are great options. This essay will discuss the sustainability of these energy sources seeking the best option.

Wind turbines are an efficient way to generate energy, especially in windy locations, such as coastal areas. They can produce large amounts of electricity making them a reliable source for an Island. However, the noise generated by the turbines may disturb the peaceful environment that tourists are looking for on an island.

On the other hand, solar panels are a better option in terms of noise since it is quieter and cleaner. Solar panels are easier to maintain leading to a minor waste of money. Moreover, they are less visually intrusive, they can be installed everywhere without major problems for tourists to enjoy the view.

As a conclusion, both wind turbines and solar panels offer a great amount of energy and are a great option for an island. However, solar panels appear to be better, since they do not interrupt the environment and have a lower visual impact. By choosing solar panels, the island can adopt renewable energy while preserving the natural qualities for tourists.

The journey of learning a new language

In this report, I will describe my experience learning new languages. The final section will be about strategies to keep learning.

Speaking different languages

Nowadays, I am able to speak at least three languages, Spanish, English, and Japanese, which have helped me understand a variety of texts and information. I have Spanish as my mother tongue so it has been easier to learn English at University. It is a different case with Japanese that I have only learnt it for the sake of fun and it has been by far difficult.

Complexities

Considering my experience learning languages, I must say that it has not been an easy path. Learning a new language requires a lot of effort and discipline since you cannot expect to know how to speak a new language in the blink of an eye.

In my case, one of my strengths is English because it is a universal language, Spanish speakers share the same alphabet so writing is not a problem. On the contrary, writing in Japanese is definitely a weakness, since they have three different alphabets you require both good memory and handwriting.

Recommendations

To keep learning languages efficiently, these are some strategies that I apply that might help you too, such as:

  1. Organize the time spent on learning new vocabulary.
  2. Look for new books that may help with grammar.
  3. Watch the news in the language that it is being learnt.

These strategies have helped me in my journey of learning new languages. If this helps more learners, I will be willing to help anybody.

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EMAIL: WRITING

Dear Rodrigo,

First of all, congratulations on your new job! It’s fantastic to hear that your company is sending you to Viña del Mar. I’m excited for you to experience our beautiful city.

During your evenings, I recommend going to the beach and enjoying the beautiful landscape, the sunsets are stunning and provide a relaxing way to end your day. For dinner, Viña del Mar has lots of places to eat, which are delicious! I have to say that Cafés here are another experience, like “Café Rosa” where the only color you can see is pink, it’s absolutely tasty! Additionally, Quinta Vergara Park often hosts music and art events and is perfect for an evening walk. Maybe you can be lucky and have the opportunity to attend some events there.

For your weekend, consider spending a day exploring Valparaíso. Its colorful houses, street art, and unique funiculars make it a must-see. Another great option is the Jardín Botánico Nacional, where you can enjoy a day surrounded by nature, perfect for walking and a picnic.

To practice your Spanish, visit local markets to engage with vendors and practice your Spanish while shopping for fresh products and souvenirs. Look for language exchange groups or events in local cafes or attend local cultural events, concerts, and festivals to immerse yourself in the language naturally.

Enjoy your stay in Viña del Mar, and I hope these suggestions help you make the most of your trip. Feel free to reach out if you need more tips or assistance.

Best regards,

Javiera.

A romantic honeymoon in Pucón

Are you looking for a perfect honeymoon? What would happen if I told you that you could have an amazing experience in Pucón, Chile? Certainly, our country has so many tourist cities, that you can visit; however, not all of them offer you excellent recreational activities and delicious food that the south of Chile can provide you. Pucón will make you fall in love and reconnect with nature.

Undoubtedly, among the activities that you can do, rafting is a must. It is an extremely fun and adventurous activity where you two will laugh and have great views of the mountains and volcanoes around the river, which can be very romantic. On the other hand, if you are looking for some more relaxing activities, you can enjoy your day in Lake Villarrica. There, you can rent aqua cycles or kayaks and spend time together in the middle of the lake.

Apart from having different activities to do, food is also very important. Pucón has a variety of restaurants and cafés inspired by Germans, so you will find appetizing food wherever you go. For instance, for lunch, La Fábrika offers from fancy meals to more classical pizza. Then, after an incredible day, you can go to 297 Café Bistro to have coffee and some sweets to enjoy each other company. Both are a 10-minute walk from the lake in the center of the city.

As a whole, Pucón offers an unforgettable honeymoon experience with thrilling adventures, quiet moments, and delicious cuisine influenced by German culture, creating the most amazing memories for couples.

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People-friendly workplaces

Working in a bad environment may cause you a lot of problems in your job. Therefore, it is important to take into consideration some aspects if you want to work more efficiently and have a people-friendly workplace.


Having good light and ventilation is essential for all workers. It may help in the way they perceive the environment, making it happier and cleaner. Moreover, if the workplace has good lights, people can visualize their computers in a sharper way, resulting in less damage to their eyes. In addition, great ventilation allows workers to have fresh air whenever they need it.


Although light an ventilation may help, decoration does it too. A well-decorated workplace results in more optimistic people. For example, adding plants, paintings, furniture, and so on, helps them to feel their workplace homey, a place where they can also relax and feel less stressed. Besides, by allowing workers to decorate their own space, they can easily improve their performance because they will feel energized and it will add some fun to it.


As a whole, I think that the best way to make a more people-friendly workplace is by decorating it. It will help workers in their jobs resulting in a better, less stressed, and friendly workplace.

TAJ MAHAL INSPIRES ANOTHER COUPLE

By: Javiera Castro Silva

Kristen Todd and John Miller got married at the Taj Mahal last November 5th, the idea was born from the story of love behind the Taj Mahal, but this was not an easy wedding because the couple had a lot of problems.

Taj mahal, a global symbol of love

The 5° Emperor of India Shah Jahan ordered to build the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum in honor of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal, this huge token of love inspired the couple to perform their marriage there. The couple affirmed that their love was so strong as the love of Shah Jahan had for his wife.

This sounds like a perfect and romantic wedding, but this was not an easy engagement, the couple affirmed that they had a lot of problems when they were trying to complete their marriage.

Kristen said, “We had some problems to make our wedding in our favorite wonder of the world” and John added, “the prime minister of India said that we can’t do it, but our history of love motivated him to accept” The couple met in secondary school, and from that moment they are together.

This couple joins the 5 other couples who have married at the Taj Mahal, the reason of the number is so reduced is because, “the government of India cannot lend this amazing construction for something like that” said Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, but if you want to make your wedding in Taj Mahal, you need to have some resources and a great story of love.

Paragraph “Japanese pop culture”

Something that attracts many people about Japan is its popular culture, one of the most attractive things from Japan is Manga, this is the name given to those comics coming from Japan, nowadays, there are many different genres within the manga, with as many styles as there are artists. Japanese animation films and series, called anime, another very important point in Japanese culture, anime is the TV adaptation of the manga. Today, one of the most popular masters of animation is undoubtedly Hayao Miyazaki and his team at Studio Ghibli. Finally, one of the biggest and most popular areas worldwide has been video games, the most recognized video game console in the world by previous generations has undoubtedly been Nintendo, and its famous games like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, and of course, Pac Man; in addition, Japan has arcades to play as much as you want, in every city, and especially in Akihabara you can find more than one in a single street.