Category: ESSAYS

One of my most important skills is that I can learn things very easily when I am interested in them or I like them. When something really interests me, I can understand it quickly and remember the important parts. For example, I can learn Spanish or play the guitar very easily. Even though my memory is not very good in general, in these skills my memory is very good, and I can improve fast. When I learn a new song on the guitar or new words in Spanish, I enjoy the process, and I forget about time. My friends often say that I learn new things easily and that I am always interested in what I do.

My second skill is being organized. I always try to plan my day and organize my tasks. This helps me not only at school but also in my personal life. My friends say that I am very organized, and it makes it easier to finish tasks on time and work together with others.

My third skill is responsibility. I always try to finish my tasks on time and help other people when they need me. My friends trust me because they know I keep my promises and do not let them down.

In a small town, there was an unruly football team that everyone talked about. Their biggest rival was a strong team from the next city. Before the match, people were worried it might become violent because the competition between the teams was very intense.
During the game, one player pushed his opponent, and suddenly a brawl started on the field. The fight looked brutal, and the crowd became noisy and excited. One vicious player made a sudden thrust toward another, trying to take the ball in an aggressive way.
The referee blew the whistle again and again, trying to stop the whirling chaos. The smaller team, usually seen as the underdog, tried hard to stay calm. One bewildered fan even thought he was watching a duplicate of last year’s match because everything felt the same.

The journalist was very observant, and she could quickly identify small but important details. One day, she decided to commence writing a story about a terrible famine that had changed many lives. During the famine, many families had to migrate to other countries to survive. Some of them traveled by vessel, crossing the sea in search of hope.
Her goal was to revive the forgotten memories of that difficult time. The morning she visited the old village was hazy, but soon the sun began to gleam softly through the gray sky. She met an old man who chose to persist and stay in his home even when others were leaving.
When she finished her article, she gave it to the editor. The editor carefully read every word and said that the story was powerful and meaningful. The journalist felt proud because she had told the truth and used her voice to share an important part of history.

One day, the urban population noticed that factories were starting to pollute their city. The air was no longer audible with birds singing, but full of noise. A brave and frank girl decided to reveal the truth about the problem. She said it was urgent to prohibit harmful activities and decrease pollution. The mayor agreed and decided to abolish the old harmful rules.

Soon, the people began to ignite hope in their hearts and work together. In the end, they created an adequate plan to protect their city and make it clean again.

In the past decade, there was a frequent conflict between the majority and the minority in a small town. A solitary writer tried to find evidence to understand the real problem. He had a strong vision of peace and unity.
One day, he caught a glimpse of hope when people started talking calmly. In recent days, they decided not to hesitate to share their feelings. They realized that violence was absurd and unnecessary.
The writer later turned this story into a piece of fiction, hoping it would inspire others to choose peace․

Friday – Choose a situation or think of one of your own when things went wrong or something unexpected happened. Use some of the comment adverbs (interestingly, sadly, unfortunately, luckily …):

• a meal in a restaurant
• missing a train/plane
• thinking you recognize someone you know but actually don`t know.

I was walking home from school when I saw a girl who looked exactly like my friend. Naturally, I got excited and ran over to say hi. Unfortunately, when she turned around, I realized she wasn’t my friend at all. I felt a bit embarrassed. But luckily, the girl laughed and said it happens to her a lot. Interestingly, she even had the same style and hairstyle as my friend did. After that, I just smiled, said sorry, and continued walking.

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In a small village near a high mount, there was a girl with a strong but feminine spirit. Many people used to underestimate her because she did not seem very masculine or powerful. However, she had a great tendency to excel in everything she did.
One day, she decided to compete in a mountain race. There were numerous strong participants, and some saw her as no real menace. At first, she felt a little dread, but she stayed calm and flexible in her thinking.
In the end, she reached the top of the mount and became victorious. Everyone learned never to underestimate her again.

In the vicinity of an old castle built centuries ago, people found a mysterious document. It was written more than a century ago and described a great challenge the village once faced.
The source of the problem was a serious lack of food and water. Many people felt rage, but the wise leaders told them not to ignore the danger. Instead, they decided to resist fear and work together.
In the document, there was even a miniature map showing secret paths around the castle. After reading everything, the villagers could conclude that unity was the only solution. It became undeniable that teamwork saved their lives․

The Cottingley Fairies refer to a famous photographic hoax from the early 20th century that captured the imagination of the public and even some notable figures, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes.

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