Homework - Pre-Intermediate 2018 by Sarah Stretton

Homework - Pre-Intermediate 2018 by Sarah Stretton https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2018-02-02 16:57:24 UTC 2023-10-14 03:28:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Homework 15/02/2018 agnieszka_gurbin https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/231841580 Hello! Welcome to your Padlet homework page.

Your homework is add your Final Biography here.
In class you wrote your first copy. The best way to improve your writing is to edit and redraft, which will improve your original work. SO, write your final (edited) copy here.

Click the pink + symbol to add it above. Look at my example below to show you a model.

Sarah

]]> 2018-02-15 10:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/231841580 Sarah - Biography example - NELSON MANDELA agnieszka_gurbin https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/231842519
Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the pro-apartheid government. After he left prison, he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa.

Mandela was born in a village near Umtata in the Transkei, South Africa, on 18 July 1918. He went to a mission school where the teacher gave him his English name "Nelson". He later studied law at Fort Hare University and the University of Wiwatersrand and qualified in 1942.

As a young man, Nelson moved to Johannesburg, where he started a law firm to help fight for the political rights of young black people. He was also an active member of the ANC (African National Congress) party.

In 1962, he was arrested for political activities. He spent nearly 27 years in prison and was released on 27 February 1990. He became head of the ANC and was the first black man to be elected President of South Africa in 1994. In 1993, he won the Nobel Peace Prize and was a world famous statesman. He retired from public life in 1999. Nelson Mandela died on 5th December 2013 following a lung illness.

Written by Sarah ]]> 2018-02-15 10:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/231842519 Biography - Kiko Loureiro joaopedrofuscaldo https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/231980773 Kiko Loureiro was born on 16 June 1972, he is a Brazilian heavy metal guitarist, best known as a member of the band Megadeth.
Kiko began studying music and playing acoustic guitar at age 11. He studied with two big famous brazilian musicians: Pedro Bueno and Mozart Mello. He moved on to eletric guitar at 13 and by 16 had already joined two bands.
He become quite succesful,both playing in Angra as a solo artist.
On April 2015 it was announced that Kiko had joined the American Trash Metal band Megadeth.
On 12 February he won his first Grammy Award for the Megadeth song "Dystopia" which won "Best metal performance".
He is famous because he studied hard to get his skills, so Kiko is famous and very important around the world. A lot of reasons he is famous is because he played with different famous people.

Written by John]]> 2018-02-15 16:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/231980773 Justin Bieber https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/232716592 Justin Bieber is one of the world's most famous pop star.
He is a Canadian singer and song writer, whose real name is Justin Drew Bieber.
He was born in March 1,1994 at Joseph's Hospital. He was interested in hockey, football and chess, while the surrounding people had not revealed the admiration for music. When He was growing, he began to play the piano, drums, guitar and trumpet by himself. At the beginning of 2007, at the age of 12 he sang Ne-Yo's "So Sick" in the local Stratford contest and won the second place. His mother Patty posted the video on YouTube to show it to his relatives and friends. From then on She continued to post videos that covered various R&B songs and gathered attention.
His manager is Schooter Braun. He is American talent manager and businessman. When He was searching for videos of different singers, He was impressed by Justin's performance on YouTube. He decided to produce Justin's singing career.
In January 2010, "Baby" was released from his debut album, My world. The song became an international hit.
Justin canceled the remaining 12 Purpose World Tours. That's why He wants to be relaxed. He went on tour for 2years. Now He might dedicate life to Christianity.

Written by Erika]]> 2018-02-18 17:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/232716592 Emma Watson https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/232914718 Emma Watson is a British actress, model, activist. Her most famous film is Harry Potter, and she has earned worldwide fame.

She born in Paris, France, in 1990. She lived in Paris until the of five. Her parents separared when she was young. Following their divorce, Watson moved to Oxfordshire, England. So, she studied and was brought up in Oxford. She also spend weekends at her father's house in London.

She trained as an actress at the Oxford branch of Stageocoach Theatre Arts. She rose to prominence after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter. Watson appeared in all eight Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011. Taking this opportunity, she earned worldwide fame.

She almost played Mia in LaLaland. But she couldn't play the role because she was preparing the acting role as Belle in the 2017 live-action Disney adaption of Beauty and Beast. It is musical romantic fantasy.
She also helped launch the UN women's campaign which calls for men to advocate gender equality.

Written by Rion]]> 2018-02-19 13:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/232914718 Gabriel García Márquez https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233004113 Grabriel García Márquez was an important Colombian novelist, short-story writer and journalist, most notable for popularizing a literary style known as magical realism, which uses magical elements and realistic situations.

“Gabo” was born in Aracataca, Colombia (6 march 1927). He finished school in Zipaquira a little city near to Bogota and then he studied law in Universidad Nacional. After that he began this career as a journalist in Barranquilla.

His most important novel is “One hundred years of Solitude”, this is based on his grandparent’s house where he grew up, the book was published in 1967, this novel led to Gabriel García Nobel Prize in Literature 1982.

He wrote other important books like Chronicle of Death Foretold, Love in the time of Cholera and others. In his novels, he uses realistic situations like “the violence” a brutal civil war between conservaties and liberals in Colombia. He died on 17 april 2014.

Written by Paula

]]> 2018-02-19 17:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233004113 Alexis Sanchez inakiiturra123 https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233007530 Alexis Sanchez is a famous football player from Chile. He was born on December 19th 1998 in a small town called Tocopilla. He always dreamed of earing a lot of money to allow his mother to stop working and live quietly.

It isn't known where he studied but we know that he started playing football at the age of 8. One day the mayor of his town saw him playing and gave him his first football shoes. Years later at the age of 15 he made his debut in the Cobreloa team that was in the 1st division of chilean football.

His career grew when he played in River plate on 2007. After in 2011 he joined F.C Barcelona for 23 million pounds. He managed with Barcelona to achieve 1 kings cup, 1 spanish league, 2 supercups of Spain and 2 America cups playing for Chile.

Now he is 29 years old and he plays for Manchester United a Premier league team. He always said his idol was and will always be Marcelo Salas, who is an historic scorer for Chile and idol of "Universidad de Chile".

Written by Iñaki

]]> 2018-02-19 18:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233007530 🇨🇴James Rodríguez🇨🇴 daferp_10 https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233018291 🇨🇴JAMES RODRÍGUEZ🇨🇴

James Rodríguez is one of the best football Mieldfelders in the world. He was born in Norte de Santander, Colombia. He studied in this city during.

James started his professional carrer when he was only 15 years old in Envigado FC. After, he went to Argentina and in 2010 he went to Portugal. Two years late he went to Monaco in France. Finally Real Madrid bought him for €80.000.000.

Now he is playing in Bayern München on loan. He has become to be famous for his great talent and his perfect participation on the FIFA World Cup in 2014 being the tournament scorer.

Finally, he has more than 22 individual achievements, some of the most importan are:

La liga best mieldfeldres.
FIFA World Cup golden boat.
Mónaco player of the year.
FIFA Puskas goal of the year.
UEFA Champions League.

Writt By: David

]]> 2018-02-19 18:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233018291 Mustafa Kemal Atatürk https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233048421 Atatürk was the first president of Turkey. He tried to set up a new system and he was successful. He worked towards to a better future for every one in turkey

He was born in Selanik on 1881. The 19 may is his birthday and it is symbolic. Firstly he went to a traditional school. After he changed his school and he went to a modern school. Finally he went to a military school. His first name Mustafa. His mathematics teacher gave him a second name -Kemal-.

Atatürk won many war. He provided a lot of innovation and freedom for Turkish people. He was the founder of the Republic of Turkey.

He ruled in Turkey until his death and he died 10 November 1938 in İstanbul at the age of 57. He is the most heroic soldier in Turkey’s history. Turkish people are grateful to him.^{Written by Naciye}

]]> 2018-02-19 20:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233048421 ~ Keaton Henson ~ https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233049891 Keaton Henson is an English folk rock musician, visual artist and poet from London.

He was born in 1988 in London. His father is an actor and his mother is a ballet dancer. He has released a wordless graphic novel, six studio albums and a book of poetry.

He recorded songs in his room. He gave a recording of one of the songs as a gift to his best friend. And then his best friend put his music online after he listened to the recording.

In November 2010 his debut album Dear... played on BBC Radio. In 2014 , he released his third album. Until recently , he hadn’t got used to his rising fame.

Written by Grace

]]> 2018-02-19 20:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233049891 Adele Laurie Blue Adkins https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233058390 Adele is a British singer and songwriter.She was born in the city of West Norwood in London on 5May 1988.She graduated from the BRIT School for performing Art and Technology in 2006.

After her friend posted her demo on MYSPACE,she got a chance to compete in a contest and won the BBC Sound of 2008.When She was 16 she wrote her first song “Hometown Glory “which is based on her home suburb of West Norwood in London.

Adele has won a lot of awards,including “Best New Artist “and “Best Female POP Vocal Performances “she was also nominated in the categories of “Best British Female “”Best British Single”
She is already being regarded as a”British Cultural Icon”and is loved by millions around the world.

~By Kenny ~]]> 2018-02-19 21:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233058390 sarahstretton https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233167249 2018-02-20 08:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233167249 Homework 20/02/2018 sarahstretton https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233214775 Final draft of your autobiographies.

Write your autobiography here. This time include some of the phrases that we practiced in class (see below). You could include these in your paragraph about your early life. You can include a photo (it can be of yourself or of something related to your life).
Don't forget to add your name!

Please check that you have used these phrases correctly
I was born (not I born)
When I was a child (not when i was child).

]]> 2018-02-20 12:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233214775 Salim salim_karadeniz https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233701244
I`m Salim. I`m a student in the UK. I graduated at Akdeniz University in Turkey and I`II become an economist after two years. Actually, I wanted to be a doctor but I changed my mind because I did not want to spent more time studying.

I was born in Turkey in 1992. I did not like my high school because people`s minds were not suitable for me. I did not also like my home town and some people were too traditional. It was gloomy! My childhood education was useless due to I moved to a different city o prepare for a university exam. I passed the exam and moved to the south of Turkey.

I began university in Antalya in 2012. I went to a famous university in Turkey. I had lots of friends because I was friendly. I had such a fabulous time. I miss the university time. I went to an English course for a year because I wanted to learn more things and different experience, though I studied more, also I went to dance club and kick-boxing course for 7 months which were in Antalya. It was amazing! I visited Denmark last winter in February and I met my cousins. We had tried a lot of different traditional foods and we played bowling, I had never tried before.

At the moment, I`m studying English in Oxford. In the end I decided to do a masters and I`ll find out more things. I have a another plan I might get o job because this is my last opportunity. It`s worth bearing in my mind!

]]> 2018-02-21 12:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233701244 Iñaki inakiiturra123 https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233882606 I'm Iñaki, I was born in 19th March 2001 in Chile. I'm 16 years old. I'm student, I stay in my last 2 years in the high school, I always wanted to be a lawer that's why I spent a lot of time studing.

I'm studing in "La Mision" school before I studied in "Campanario" school. I have had a happy childhood because I had good grades at school and in 2011 when I was 6 years old my football team called "Universidad de Chile" won for the first time the South American cup.

One of my achievements is change my school, and the second is and the most important was came to Oxford to learn English.

At the moment I have two dreams, one, is finish my school with good grades and study laws and the second one and the second is to see my team win the Liberators cup.

]]> 2018-02-21 17:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233882606 Erika Soda https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233944373 My name is Erika. I'm Japanese. I was born in Oct 3,1993 in Japan. I live in Saitama where is near the Tokyo. I have a older brother.
As a child I always used to hide behind my mother when I saw someone. That's why I was very shy. But I still shy girl. My hobby is dancing, singing, shopping, traveling, drinking.

When I was primary school, I used to play football, piano and swim. Football started with the influence of my brother. Then I went to middle school. But It was a black history in my life. At that time I was rebellious stage. So sometimes I blew the class off and I was rebellious against my teacher. I hated school and human beings everything. I think now that I think I was really crazy.

After that I went to secondary school. I wanted to improve myself. So I decided to belong dance team. The dance team was the strictest in my school. I was chose a captain. Actually the team hasn't been able to attend the convention before. However, in my generation We could attend it and got a lot of trophy. I feel so proud of this experience in my life. Even now I'm thankful to my coach and friends.

Then I went to University. I majored in law and business law. My dreams was lawyer, but I changed my mind. I didn't want to study more and I prefer fashion world. So I graduated University and I used to work at ZARA for 1year. But my boss was not good and sometimes there was bully. I didn't like atmosphere there. I retired from ZARA.

In the end, I decided to become an international secretary. That's why I like to assistant to people. So I'm studying English in UK now. ]]> 2018-02-21 19:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233944373 Yuka https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233967410 I’m Yuka. I was born in 2002 in Japan and I’m 16 years old. I was born in Mie, Japan but I grew up in Osaka. I always wanted to be a singer when I was a child but now I changed my mind because I like singing but I’m not really good at singing.

I’m “Kindai” high school student and I am in my first year at my high school. Last year I studied hard to entry my high school then I passed the exam so I was happy! I love my high school because my friends and teachers are kind,funny and lovely. That’s why I miss my country but I also have nice friends and teachers in EC Oxford!

I’ve won the dance tournament a few years ago. I’m proud of it. I started to practice dancing 9 years ago. I’ve also won music tournament when I was in junior high school. One of my achievement is also I passed the entrance exam for high school. I spent a lot of time to study. I studied 12 hours in a day at that time. If I didn’t study I’m not here.

Now I’m in Oxford to learn English. My dream is to be an international reporter. That’s why I’m studying English. It’s difficult for me now but I’ll improve my English
more and more.

]]> 2018-02-21 20:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233967410 Rion https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233994309 I'm Rion. I was born in Osaka, Japam. But I was brought up in Seoul, South Korea. Because my mom is Korean, and my dad is Japanese. So, I spend much time in Japan and Korea.

I lived in Japan until primary school. As a child I always wanted to be a doctor. But as I grew up, I realised that to be a doctor needs a lot of study and studies very hard. So, I changed my mind because I didn't like a study. In the end, I decided to give up my dream.

I studied and was brought up in Korea from secondary school. I met a many good friends in there. Before I came to Oxford, I was studying Japanese and Chinese at a Korean university. I got a good grades in the university. Almost I got a "A+". So I received scolarship every semester.

Last year, I'm on a break from university. And then, I worked for a translator(transfer Korean to Japanese) at the dutyfree company. But now, I stay in Oxford for studying English. I will stay 6 month in Oxford, until july. I think Oxford is good city where I can get along well. I'm very expected about my new experiences.]]> 2018-02-21 21:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233994309 Paula https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233996707 I am Paula Santamaría, I was born 6 June 2001 in Duitama, Colombia. When I was a child I always wanted to be a famous singer and dancer but in the end, I decided to be a lawyer.

In 2007 I started the school, when I had 5 years in La Presentación school, and I studied here for 11 years, when I was a child I practice different sports like skating and swimming but now I love play tennis.

In 2015 I became a volunteer of the foundation Operation Smile for 3 years. In November 2017, I finished the school. In January of 2018 I visited Turkey with my family and then I arrived in Oxford, England for Learn English in EC.

When I return to Colombia, I’m going to study law in Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá City for 5 years and then maybe I going to France and do a master in Université Paris.

]]> 2018-02-21 21:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/233996707 David https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234012614 My name is David, I was born on March 28 in Bogotá Colombia, the lasts years ago I was living in other different city. I like football so much and go clubbing with my friends and enjoy

When I was child I studied the primary school in my mothers school because she had a little school for children. After that I studied in a other different college where I met a lot of my great friends. Finally I went to other college where I graduated the last year.

Actually I only have graduated at the primary and secondary school. I hope have a lot of achievements on the future. I traveled with my family and had good memories.

Now I’m traveling on England for learn English and have a good experience here, meet a lot of people and make great friends. When I go back to my country I’m going to start the university to estudiar industrial engineer.

Written by: David ]]> 2018-02-21 22:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234012614 Mohammed https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234013633 My mane is mohammed, I was born in Saudi Arabia, I begun study when I was 3 years old. I completed my secondary school when I was 17 years old.

I always wanted to be a doctor but I can’t, I begun study in university when I was 18 years old. I studied Marine sciences in King Abdulaziz university, I got Bachelor of It, after graduation I got job in the General Authority of Metrology and Environment Protection in Saudi Arabia. Around 2 years than I begun study again in King Abdulaziz university Bachelor of health management and serves hospital. After graduation I worked in Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia and I still working there.

When I was a child I always used to respect everyone, I spend a lot of time in my life in studied a lot of knowledge. My hobbies are watching football, read about football news, my favorite team is Manchester United in UK, but in Spain is Real Madrid.

Nowadays I studying English in Oxford city, for complete master’s study at university. I will go to the university in UK.

]]> 2018-02-21 22:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234013633 Marieli de Oliveira https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234019196 My name is Marieli de Oliveira. I have 22 years old. I was bons in Aug 3, 1995 in a small town called Chapecó that is located in Brazil. Now I'm a younger lawyer in my country.

When I was a child I started my studies in a public school until my 12 years old, after I changed to a private school, to studied semi intensive. When I finished the high school I made some tests to enter in the university, and after I passed the tests, I started studied law and when I finished my graduated I started my masters which I'm still studying.

When I was in the university I studied very hard, so I finished my graduated one year early, to do this, I studied in the morning and at night. In my afternoons I was working if a judge in his cabinet making decisions to learn more.

In My life I've done a lot of things, I've swum for my city, I've played volleyball for my school, I've danced gymnastics for my school, I've been fighting Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu for a long time in my life, I've already taken courses in manga and piano, and several volunteer work in nursing homes, foster homes, and a taught the word of God to the children in the church.

Nowadays I'm work as a lawyer on my office in Brazil. And I have some hobs, like adopt abandon dogs and I love traveling, I already know 10 countries , and the next months I will meet 5 more countries, so I maybe I can said that I'm addict to travel. When I back to my country I will go make some tests to work if the government.

]]> 2018-02-21 22:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234019196 Naciye Gökçen https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234024510 I am Naciye. I’m Turkish. I was born on 28 April 1996 in Balıkesir. When I was a child I always wanted to be a veterinary. As I grew up, I realised: I am afraid of animal. And seven years ago I changed my mind. İn the end I decided to be a judge. I’m studying law now.

I started a public school near my home. After ı changed my school and I studied a private school. I prepared a project about cancer when I was 16 years old. I won this competition. When I was a child I made good friendships. I have known all my friends for about 12 years. I spent a lot of time with them.

I like walking. I walk everywhere if this is possible. I like shopping. And I like travel with my friends. I went to Saudi Arabia and Spain with my best friend. I am trying to travel all of cities in Turkey. Turkey has got 81 cities.

Now I am in Oxford. I came here for learning English. I thought it would be nice to learn in England. English is very necessary for my career. I want ro be a well equipped judge. I enjoy being here.

Written by Naciye

]]> 2018-02-21 22:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234024510 ~ Grace Liao ~ https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234032807 My name is Grace Liao and I live in Taiwan. I always wanted to be a designer of artistic design. As a child, I always used to do some drawings on the wall.

My dream began from 13 years old. I thought it would be nice to become a designer. As I grew up, I realised
that I ‘m not good at drawing . I changed my mind to find a job in the technology industry.When I was 25 years old, I got a job in Hsinchu and then I was always spending a lot of time in work.

In the end, I decided to improve my life, so I left my job and went to the UK to study English. I think I am enjoying this moment. I would like to retire early if I earned enough money. But how much is enough for me? I think I have to depend on myself, to make the life I would like to live.

Written by Grace

]]> 2018-02-21 23:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234032807 yifan https://padlet.com/sarahstretton/HW/wish/234036405 My name is yifan .I was born on june 16 1994.and my hometown is xinjiang which is located in the west of china .

As a child ,I always want to be a artist .My dream began 12 years old and influence from my father.because he is a architect .When I was a child ,he usually draw and design at home .I thought that would be easy and interesting to work .so I decided to follow my father job.

I love painting and prefer to spend a lot of time to do it .so during I studied secendary school ,my mother sent me to art school to study .After I passed college entance examination and studied archtecture .I graduated from college last year.

As I grew up ,I relised that architecture is a difficult discipline which mix a variety of subjucts . like history ,math , IT so on.I can't flexible use of knowledge in my work .so i changed my mind.I am going back to university do master .

In the end .I decided to learn english in the uk .the main reason is important that study university abroad .what's more it is useful in my career.

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