'We can learn more from computers than from books'

   Most of the people can read books but not all know how to surf on the Internet. So...do we learn more from computers or from books?

   In my opinion, when someone reads a book learns new vocabulary, grammar, other cultures or traditions, important events that have happened throughout the time... For example, 'Operación Beowulf '  is an history book which teaches you information about The second world war.

   I personally think that if you search something on the Internet, it could give you the information wrong. Although it's clear that find it there is faster than find it in a magazine, newspaper...

  In conclusion, i believe that people can learn more from books. Also, when you read something which has an history, you remember it better than if you read the same in a few minutes.

'Studying traditional degrees like philosophy and history is a waste of time and money'

   Many people prefer to study biology or medicine before than history or philosophy. However, i am sure that studies can give you a well-paid career if you've strained enough.

   In my opinion, studying these traditional degrees is not necessary a waste of time. After the degree, you know many of  the famous events that have happened throughout the time and you can work as teacher, collaborator in the TV or radio and other different jobs. However, it is clear that study other degrees like medicine, engineering or architecture can give you more variety of careers.

   Futhermore, i believe that you should study something you like, in spite of earn more or less money, so any degree is a waste of time if you interest in the subjects and the things you're going to learn.

   In conclusion, i disagree with the topic. I don't think there are bad or good degrees or studies. All of them can be fantastic for someone!

My personal opinion about the book.

   The book is about a diary of a teenager, Adrian Mole, where he describes his feelings and the things what happened to him.
   In my opinion, the main character (Adrian), is an immature boy who always says stupid things about his life. However, often is a bit more mature being as he has learnt to be an one-parent child. In addition, he has fallen in love in spite of have some troubles with his girlfriend, Pandora.

Sue Townsend

   Susan Lillian "Sue" Townsend is an English novelist who is known by the books of Adrian Mole. She was born in Leicester, the 2 of April 1964. His father was a postman and she was the oldest of five sisters. Sue learnt to read when was eight years old and later, started to write for a magazine. She left school at the age of 15 and worked in a variety of jobs including factory worker and shop assistant. She married a metal worker and they had four children: Daniel, Victoria, Elisabeth and Sean, who donated a kidney for her.


   The books that she's written are:

• The secret diary of Adrian Mole (1982), her best selling book.
• The growing pains of Adrian Mole (1984)
• The true confessions of Adrian Albert Mole (1989)
• Adrian Mole from minor to major (1991)
• Adrian Mole: The wilderness years (1993)
•      "         "      The cappuccino years (1999)
•      "         "      and the weapons of mass destruction (2004)
• The lost diaries of Adrian Mole (2008)
• Adrian Mole: The prostrate years (2009)

Other novels that she writes:

• Rebulding Coventry (1988)
• The queen and I (1992), a story about the British royal family living a "normal" life.
• Ghost children (1997)
• Number ten (2002)
• Queen Camilla (2006)
• The woman who went to bed for a year (2012), an other important novel.  

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 12

In and out of love

 

• SUMMARY:

   Bert and Queenie have already married! Also, Mr Mole has found a job and Pandora sends a lovely Valentine´s card to Adrian. Our main character says that he likes Barbara, an intelligent and pretty girl, however, in the end, Pandora and him reconcile again.

The last chapter ends with an embarrassing situation of Adrian's life, when he smells the glue for five seconds and his nose stuck to it!

 

 

• Words that i don't understand:

 

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Unbearable	Inaguantable	Someone or sth painful that you find it hard to accept.	We had an unbearable summer here.
Refuse	Negarse	Not accept sth offered.	I refused to do the homeworks.
Cheer myself up	Animarme	To hep yourself to feel confident and able to do something.	He shaves to cheer myself up.

 

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 11

My mother is home

 

• SUMMARY:

   Mrs Mole has returned home because Lucas treated her very bad, so Adrian's parents are back together. His mother finds the phone bill and she decides that Adrian must pay it. Also, it's Christmas and the Mole family, Bert and Queenie, the woman who Bert is going to marry with, have a big dinner all together.

• Words that i don't understand:

 

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Fault	Criticas	A quality in a person that shows that the person is not perfect.	Some people find falut in everything they see.
Rehearsal	Ensayo	A session of practising sth in preparation for public performance.	This afternoon, we are going to the rehearsal to practise the musical.
Pick up someone	Recoger a alguien	To bring or get someone or something from somewhere.	My mum pick us up at one o'clock.
Defrost	Descongelar	To become something free of ice.	Take some meat out of the freezer to defrost it.
Faithful	Fiel	When someone keeps the promises he/she makes.	You've been faithful to your boyfriend.
Pity	Lástima	Something that cause for regret.	It's a pity you can't come to the party.

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 10

In hospital - Between life and death 

 

• SUMMARY:

   Adrian had tonsillitis and he has to be operated to remove it. The operation was good, but now, he has small pains in his throat. On the other hand, he receive a Christmas card from his grandma and a letter to say that they are going to cut off the phone, and Pandora and him have their first argument.

 

 

•  Words that i don't understand:

 

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Hell	Infierno	The place where some people are believed to go after death to be punished for the bad things they have done during their lives.	I'll go to hell for do this!
Remove	Eliminar	To delete, eliminate.	The doctor has removed the tonsils.
Bled to death	Murió desangrado	When someone dies by losing too much blood.	The boy bed to death in the accident.
Throat	Garganta	The space inside the neck down which food and air can go.	My throat hurts too much.

 

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 9

Grandma frightens Barry Kent

 

• SUMMARY:

    Barry Kent is still hitting Adrian but he doesn't have any proofs, so the police can't do anything in his favor. However, his grandma, who is living with their, has gone to talk with Barry and now, he already doesn't remove the money from him.

On the other hand, Adrian and Pandora are in love and they are going out! Also, the Singhs, a new Indian family, have moved into the Lucas' old house.

 

 

• Words that i don't understand:

 

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Tore (past simple of 'Tear')	Rasgar	To make a hole in something, normally in clothes.	I tore my jumper in the chair when i stood up.
Deny	Negar	To say that something is not true.	The accused denied all.
Proof	Pruebas	The information that shows that something exist or is true.	The police doesn't find any proof.
Measure	Medir	To discover the exact size or amount of something.	I need to measure the wood before i cut it.
Snoring	Ronquidos	The sounds you do when you breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping.	I can't stand my grandparent's snoring.
Hangover	Resaca	A feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol.	My best friend had a terrible hangover the next morning.

 

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 8

Grandma frightens Barry Kent

 

• SUMMARY:

    Barry Kent is still hitting Adrian but he doesn't have any proofs, so the police can't do anything in his favor. However, his grandma, who is living with their, has gone to talk with Barry and now, he already doesn't remove the money from him.

On the other hand, Adrian and Pandora are in love and they are going out! Also, the Singhs, a new Indian family, have moved into the Lucas' old house.

 

 

• Words that i don't understand:

 

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Tore (past simple of 'Tear')	Rasgar	To make a hole in something, normally in clothes.	I tore my jumper in the chair when i stood up.
Deny	Negar	To say that something is not true.	The accused denied all.
Proof	Pruebas	The information that shows that something exist or is true.	The police doesn't find any proof.
Measure	Medir	To discover the exact size or amount of something.	I need to measure the wood before i cut it.
Snoring	Ronquidos	The sounds you do when you breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping.	I can't stand my grandparent's snoring.
Hangover	Resaca	A feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol.	My best friend had a terrible hangover the next morning.

 

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 7

No electricity!

 

• SUMMARY:

    Adrian has gone to Sheffield to visit her mother. Also, his father hasn't got enough money and a man has turned off their electricity because they owe too much money.

In the visit of Mr Lucas and Mrs Mole, he lend some money to Adrian to buy candles.

As to Pandora, he's still waiting for her to give him back his ruler.

 

 

• Words that i don't understand

 

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Ashamed	Avergonzado	Feeling embarrassed about something you have done.	She was ashamed about what had happened.
Sick	Enfermo	Not well or healthy; physically or mentally ill.	Your aunt is very sick.
Messy	Desordenado	Untidy	His bedroom is always messy.
Kennel	Caseta	A small building made especially for a dog to sleep in.	We have bought a kennel for our grandparents' dog.
Turn off	Cortar	To stop supplying electricity/gas/water/phone services, especially because money has not been paid.	They've  turned off my phne line for non-payment.

  

The secret diary of Adrian Mole - Chapter 6

My mother leaves with Mr Lucas

 

• SUMMARY:

   A problema increase in Adrian's family. His father finds out that Pauline (his ex-wife) is going to leave home to go to Sheffield with Mr Lucas, so he became uncivilised and starts a fightening in front of the garden.

• Words that i don't understand:

Word in english	Translation	Definition	Sentence
Affair	Aventura	A relationship between two people who are not married.	I think that John and my cousin are having an affair.
Arrange	Organizar	To plan, prepare, organize something.	Mary has arranged a party tonight.
Shaving razor	Cuchilla de afeitar	An object which it use to shaving the face, etc.	He has forgotten the shaving razor in his village.
Telly	Tele	Television	What's on telly tonight?
Nude	Desnuda	Not wearing any clothes.	She once posed nude for a magazine.
Sink	Fregadero	A kitchen utensil that it use for washing.	He left the glass in the sink.