A postcard from Antarctica

Dear Alithia,

Well, here I am in Antarctica! The journey here was amazing because before we reached Antarctica we visited several different islands. Although they were small compared to Antarctica, they had many sights to visit.

Yesterday, we went to the Paradise Harbour, one of the main attractions in Antarctica. To see this sight you have to take another boat and not your cruise ship in order to explore it. The icebergs in this area were fantastic. After our long exhausting trip, that was the best place to relax. It was definitely worth visiting Paradise Harbour.

Tomorrow, we're going to the Dry Valleys of Antarctica. This trip will be the experience of a lifetime. Scientists say that at the Dry Valleys there's no snow and no ice. Also, it hasn't rained for over two million years. That's incredible! I'm very curious to see them!

Wish you were here!
See you soon!
Lots of love,
Christina

A dialogue between two girls

Mary: Hi. I'm Mary. What's your name?
Christina: My name is Christina. Are you a new member of this camp?
Mary: Yes, I am. Well, where do you come from?
Christina: I come from Greece.What about you?
Mary: I was born in Spain but I have been living in London since I was five. You? Where do you live?
Christina: I live in Greece and specifically in Crete.
Mary: Are you from a large family?
Christina: Not really. There are only four of us-me my parents and ma grandma. Do you have any pets?
Mary: No, I don't, but I'd like to have one. My favourite pet is the dog. However, at home, I'd like to have a fish. What do you do in your free time? Do you like sports?
Christina: I meet my friends and we play different games together like Cluedo, Monopoly, Jenga or cards. Sometimes my little sister and I sing and dance in order to have a break from our homework. Oh, I'm mad about swimming. Moreover, I'm keen on playing volleyball and table-tennis. I love sports. What's your favourite subject?
Mary: My favourite subject is English. Learning English is fun and in this way you can communicate with other people from different countries.
Christina: You're right. OK, would you like to walk with me for a while, before the next activity starts?
Mary: Yes, of course. Let's go!

Writing to a newspaper

Dear Editor,

I am writing with regards to an article about pop music which I read in your last newspaper. The writer stated that nowadays there are no interesting bands and most singers try to become famous without making good music. Personally, I totally agree.

First of all, in my opinion Vegas is one of those untalented groups. They have taken off because the band they formed is based on the music they get from computers. So, in this way they bring out their songs vary quickly.

In addition, Avril Lavigne cares only about her public image. She always wears strange clothes, because she wants to attract everybody's attention. Furthermore, she is more interested in making money than producing good music. Moreover, she steals different songs from other singers and presents them as her own.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that several pop stars have got nice voices and talent to produce their songs, but they do not want to be creative and make the best of it.

Yours faithfully,
Christina Mavradonaki

A review of a pizzeria

Delicia

Delicia is a new pizzeria that opened around a month ago. It is near the harbour of Heraklion and it overlooks the sea. It's very easy to get there because it's opposite Astoria hotel and right next to the park. There is a huge parking space outside the pizzeria so you don't have to worry about parking.

There is a really friendly and cosy atmosphere as soon as you enter. There's Italian style decoration and all the furniture is fashionable. The staff and especially the owners are very friendly, cheerful and polite. Moreover, the service is really quick. What I didn't like was the loud music.

The food is delicious and of very good quality. There is a variety of pizzas and lots of different toppings. There are also pasta dishes and salads. For dessert you can have ice cream, souffle or crepes.

I would definitely recommend this pizzeria to all my friends because the prices are reasonable, the food is really tasty and the place is great. So, it's worth visiting it.

A tourist poster about GREECE

COME TO GREECE!

YOU'LL LOVE IT IN THE SUMMER!

If you come to Greece in the summer you will definitely have a good time. You can go climbing over our big mountains and admire the view from the top of them. Moreover, you can try to go hiking through our gorges. If you decide to go you should take a bottle of water because hiking is an exhausting activity. You can also enjoy our beautiful beaches with the glassy waters and sunbathe in the golden sand. It would be a good idea to explore our islands or do some extreme sports like white water rafting and diving. If you want something more you can walk around some fantastic parks.

AND YOU'LL LOVE IT IN THE WINTER!

In winter in Greece you can't do many activities as the nature doesn't offer us the appropriate climate. However, if you are an adventurous person you can do some extreme sports like skiing or snowboarding. Do you want to relax? There's no problem! You can drive to nearby villages and admire the view at the top of the hills, which are covered with snow. It's a perfectly wonderful landscape. If you go with your family you can spend your time making a snowman. It's a very creative activity! In addition to this you can play snowballing and have fun!

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE FANTASTIC ATTRACTIONS THAT GREECE HAS!

• Olympia


• Delphi


• Mycenae


• Corinth Canal


• Knossos Palace


• Acropolis


• Roman Forum


• White Tower


• Phaistos


• Forest with butterflies


• Venetian ruins


• Museums (Archaeological, Natural History & Historical)

CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Antarctica!

Antarctica

Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent. It is situated in the Antarctic region of the southern hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.25 square kilometres, it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice.

Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent. It is considered a desert. The temperature in Antarctica can reach up to -70°C . There are no permanent human residents. The only people remaining on the continent are 1,000 scientists . In the summer, it only gets dark for about 4 hours, although in the winter it's dark for 24 hours a day.

Only cold-adapted organisms survive in Antarctica, including many types of algae, animals (for example mites, nematodes, penguins and seals), bacteria, fungi, plants, and protista. Vegetation, where it occurs, is tundra.
Antarctica is becoming a popular tourist attraction. Several companies offer cruises to the continent- but only in the summer.There are a lot f things to see there. The sight of millions of penguins on Zavodovski Island is spectacular and the Dry Valleys, where there is no snow and no ice are unique. It hasn't rained there for over 2 million years, The icebergs on Paradise Harbour are also known, because the sight of them is magnificent.

Information for China

China

We are travelling to the Chinese territory and civilization. China is seen variously as an ancient civilization extending over a large area in East Asia, a nation and a multinational entity. The full name of the country is "People's Republic of China". As I said before, China covered a long range of the Asia continent. Its size is approximately 9.6 million square kilometres (9,596,961). Moreover its population reach the 1.3 billion people (1,338,612,968). Beijing, the capital of China, consists of 17,430,000. Also, another big city like Beijing is Shanghai. Well, all these resident of China speak almost 29 languages. The most spoken varieties are Mandarin (spoken by over 70% of the population), Wu, Yue (Cantonese), Min, Xiang, Gan and Hakka. Their currency is renminbi (also known as yuan). The main attractions of China are four:

• The Great Wall of China


• The Yangtze River


• The Forbidden City


• The Imperial Gardens

I have taken these information about China from the website below. So, if you want to know more about China visit: http://en.wikipedia.ogr/wiki/China

A conversation between two girls!

Nina: Hello. Have you just arrived at the camp? I’m Nina.
Nelly: My name is Nelly. Nice to meet you. No, I’ve been here for a while.
Nina: Oh, OK… Where are you from?
Nelly: I’m from Greece, but I’ve lived in this area for a long time. You?
Nina: I’m from the USA. I’m here on holidays.
Nelly: Are you from a big family?
Nina: No, there are just five of us- me, my sister, my brother and my parents. What about you?
Nelly: I’ve got two sisters.
Nina: Oh, that’s nice. What do you usually do in your free time? Do you have any hobbies?
Nelly: I love hanging out with my friends or stay at home and read a good book. I don’t have a lot of hobbies. I enjoy playing volleyball… What about you?
Nina: I love it, too…What’s your favourite subject?
Nelly: I like Biology. I love learning about the Environment.
Nina: Me too. I think we are going to be great friends!
Nelly: So do I!

Global Warming

Global warming

The problem:

Global warming is when the temperature of the Earth rises. It happens when greenhouse gases trap heat and light from the sun in the atmosphere, which increases the temperature. This hurts many people, animals, and plants.

The cause:

Many things cause global warming. One of them is electrical pollution. It causes pollution in many ways. In most cases, fossil fuels like oil and petroleum are burned to create electricity. Many of the chemicals that pollute the air, water, and land) are sent into the air when fossil fuels are burned. These chemicals are called greenhouse gases. Some of them can cause death. Cars, buses, and trucks are also responsible for dangerous chemicals let into the air.

The solution:

One thing we can do to prevent Global warming is carpooling. Carpooling is driving with someone to a place that you are both going to. This helps decreasing the amount of harmful gases put into the air

Another thing we should do is being more careful about leaving things turned on like televisions, computers, and lights. We must spend outdoors without using the television or the computer. This will help our planet a lot.

We could also use public transport or trying to walk or ride our bikes to work or school. Planting trees and recycling would also help. When we recycle, less rubbish goes to landfills, so less rubbish gets burned. As a result, there are fewer greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere. We should watch what we buy, too. Some products contain chemicals that can cause serious damage to the Earth.

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