Homework 1
In today’s world of endless consumer choices, it’s very easy to spend without thinking. Many
people enjoy bargain-huting, but our quest top ay less may have hidden dangers. The following
is a guide to responsible shopping, which combines an awareness of human rights and Green
issues, as well as how to sabe our hard-earned cash!.
While you probably have no problem remembering where you bought your t-shirt from, do
you actually know where and how it was made? Why not do some research on the policies of
big chain-store retailers in order to be ethical when it comes to shopping? Find out where they
manufacture their goods and in what conditions. How do they treat their emplooyees? Are
they involved in sweatshops or the use of child labor? These days, the internet is a mine of
information on big companies and how they opérate. Also you can always choose products
labeled “fairtrade”, which is a guarantee the godos have been made under aceptable working
conditions.
First of all, choose products that use fewer natural resources, and avoid goods wich come in
unnecessary packaging. The goal is not to waste anything another great option is buying
second-hand. You can find a treasure trove of quality second hand ítems at low prices on
internet sites like ebay as well as in traditional charity stores. It’s really worthwhile, as second-
hand godos are often much better quality tan cheaply made new products at similar prices.
Then, of course there’s always recycling try to buy products tht can be recycled or products
that are already made out of recycled materials. Also, think twice before you throw anything
out: you could always try to recycle you belongings yourself.
Don’t throw your money away! Speeding wisely involves some thought and research as well
first of all before you buy be clear about what you want to buy to avoid unnecessary
purchases. Then compare prices so that you don’t end up paying toomuch. One great way to
sabe money is to take advantage of seasonal retail shifts, such as the january sales or late July
and august when summer products also get sold off at reduced prices.
Summary
This text is a basic guide of advices and recommendations to be able to buy and contribute
something good to society, save and also guide you when buying what you want or need since
it proposes you to worry about the ethics of the company in which you want buy and if they
give good treatment to their employees, it also tells you dates where to buy the products
depends on the season, for example the necessary products for the times of January it is
advisable to buy in June August since the products are lower in prices and they want to leave
They also offer you second-hand products and offer stores like eBay and on the other hand
they also offer to recycle the things you buy and that you help the environment.
Homework 2
In 1853, George Crum was working as chef at restaurant in new york, one day a customer sent
crum’s french fries back to the kitchen, saying they were too thik. Crum got very angry an
decide to take revenge on the fussy diner; he made a new batch of fries so thin and crispy that
the customer couldn’t eat them whit a fork! To George’s surprise the guest was thrilled with
them and other diners began asking for them, too. Fast-Forward to the 21st century and in the
US alone sales of potato chips amount to over 6 bilion per year.
Summary:
It was discover by George Crum in 1853 as a
"revenge" on a diner who was upset with a fried
potato he had cooked.
How curious it is that the creation of something as tasty as potato chips has been a chef's
tantrum when a diner complains, that gives us to understand that something good will always
come out of bad things, but you should also put a good face on this since not always a tantrum
brings it.
Homework 3
1-Fabric
I need nylon to use my kite.
The wool comes of the ovines.
2- Metal
At night an aluminum glass seems the sound of an atomic explosion.
3-Glass
Glass is a fragile material but it is also aesthetic.
4- Wood
Dominican cedar is a wood used for the special manufacture of customized instruments.
5-Plastic
Plastic is not a resistant material but it is inexpensive.
Homework 4
This is used for expressions that have to do with feelings about something, for example "What
a good weather" is expressing that he feels comfortable with it and also for "How silly of me,
he feels he did something wrong or he was wrong in something.
An example could be "What a beautiful song" or What a bad drawing "
Homework 5
shoe store
in it you buy shoes and things that have to do with footwear.
clothing store
Here you buy clothes like dresses and others
Supermarket
you buy the necessary products for the home such as the family basket and etc.
Pharmacy
Medicines, prescriptions and things that have to do with health
Bookstore
Books, magazines and others are bought.
Optometrist
You go and see if your eyes are okay and there is nothing wrong with them.
Jewelry
you buy jewelry rings etc.
Post office
You receive letters and packages that are sent to you
Butcher
you buy sausages and others ...
bakery
You buy bread, desserts and others
florist
You buy roses, and beautiful flowers.
Barber Shop
You are going to fix your hair