Traffic Lights - By ALEX

This plot is based in real facts and it happened with me.

One day like any day, it was 5am on Monday and my alarm clock rang again. It was a new day coming, my head hurt a bit, maybe because it was that hangover again, I´d been partying all weekend. Anyway, I supposed everything were all right, “wake up, loo, shower, dress up, coffee”, and they really were, except for the coffee that I took in my home instead of take it away.

Fortunately I had a car in Brazil although it was very expensive to keep it, I used to work too far, i needed it. Before I´d gone to servo and put some petrol so I took my way to job. During my trip I´d stopped in a crossing, the traffic light was red when I turned the radio up and suddenly my window was smashed by a shot. It was a mugger attempting to grab my car. I was so horrified about it that I leapt to the passenger sit and leaved the car as fast as I could.

The mugger was about my age and unfortunately he stole my car, but in the other hand I was alive, I survived the robbery. After that I never more saw my car again, also the police told me that they were following the suspect.

To sum up, from now on I believe that traffic lights can murder me. I´d heard lots of cases like this one, but I never realized that it happened with me.

Living in the country side (Written by Kosuke and Heeyoun)

Living in the country side has the Pros and Cons. Some people prefer live in the city, and others prefer live in the country side.

One advantage is that we can breathe with clean air. Also, it is easier to buy a fresh food like a organic vegetable. Moreover, we can enjoy many outdoor activities. For instance, climbing, swimming, camping, and bushwalking. All in all, country side life is good for children and old people.

However, for every plus there is a minus. There are not enough jobs, and public transport. In addition, there are not many cultural places ; theatres, museums, shopping malls and multiplexes. Finally, in spite of many activities, sometimes we can feel bored.

All things considered, in our opinion living in the country side is attractive to old people and children, and those who need a healthy life. Nevertheless, young people like to live the city. And we are young so we want to live in the city.

Living in the country (by Amada, Chih-Hao and Elisa)

Living in the country has good points and bad points. On the plus side, the quality of life is better, because the people who live here are more friendly and relaxed. And countryside is safer than the city, so you don't need to lock your doors.In addition, there are many beautiful places, and the air isn't polluted. So it's good for kids to grow up healthily, because the food is fresher and the water is clear. It's good for older people. Moreover, don't have traffic and people can do the things by walking.

However, on the down side, another point is that you don't have night life and universities. And it's difficult to find a job. Maybe you need to drive to city for working. You can't do shopping, go to the cinema and theatre. The other people is easy to know your life.

In conclusion, if you live in the countryside, you can have a better and longer life. Value the little things importants in your life.

Maya and Misaki

Living in the Countryside

Living in the countryside has many advantages.

One advantage is that, there isn’t pollution. So we can get fresh air and natural food which is good for your health. Also, there are not too many cars which means less pollution. However, there isn’t much public transport which means it’s difficult to get around.
What is more, when you want to relax, you can enjoy in your town. There are so quiet and peaceful. Especially, it is safe for children, there are less criminals than city.
Another point is that, the prices in the countryside are lower than in the city. So it’s particularly easy to find cheap accommodation.

In conclusion, in my opinion I prefer to live in the countryside!

Living in the countryside has both advantages and disadvantages.

On the plus side, it has beautiful views. In addition, is a good place to raise your childrean. For example, you don't have crime and the dangers of the city. Another point is that you have clean air, and there's no pollution. What is more, it's cheaper than the city and you don't need too much money for have a good standart of life. And It's not busy
so you have a lot of time to share with your family and friends.

However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, although it's very cheap, it's difficult to find a job. Furthermore, public health is worst than the city and hospitals are sometime further away.

In conclusion , we think the countryside life can be a really good options for young marriage when they decide to start to have childrean.

The Pros and Cons of living in the country - By Alex and David

Living in country has some Pros and some Cons.
One advantage is that quiet and a good place to rest. For example, you can take the fresh air in the morning, sitting on the balcony smoking an original cigarette. Also, you can enjoy the nature, see the birds and talk to the friendly country-dweller.
On the other hand, for every plus there is a minus. Sometimes living in the country is very boring because there aren’t many things to do and places to go out. In addition if you live in the country, you’ll probably become lazy.
To sum up, we think that country is boring for some people, and interesting for others. Although we’d definitely like to live in the country because we are sick and tired of living in the city.

Rodrigo missed all of his friends in ace.

Hello, i miss you very much ...Im already in Brasil, and i m very happy to be studying with you, maya, heeyoung, mirella, roxana, lucas, and everybody.
I was in Ace for one month only but i just cant forget my best time with you. Victoria you are really great and fantastic teacher...I love you so much. Thank you for every single minute you gave to me in my studies. I know i could be a better student, but things i learned with you were so important to my life from now on.
Thank you , thank you ....very veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy much
Byyyyyyyyyy Rodrigo.

Written by Alex

Now I´m thrilled to bits!

When I started working a couple of years ago in Brazil, my first day I felt on the top of the world, because it was my first job of course! And every single day I thought ‘I have to be an active person, hard working and do everything what my boss wants to do’. And I really used to be like that, everything my boss wanted to do, I did.

A few months later that I realized I was the only person who was hard working and I really was immersed in my job, this was affecting me, every day when I came back home I was on edge without a reason. I couldn´t blame my parents and myself, I was fed up with my boss and my job.

I was sick and tired of working there in that company then I quitted working and came to Australia to improve my English.

Now I think that job in Brazil were trying to hinder me, my life and my plans. I fell optimistic and content with my decision to travel to Australia and it´s a new chance to change my life. Every day here I usually put my flip flop, go to Manly Beach and stare at the sun the whole afternoon. I think this is the best way to fill my time here in Sydney.

This travel to Australia made my day!

The Comic Strip presents........

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I love your comics! What a creative bunch you are! Take a look at everyone's comics and choose your top three and click into 'comment' say why you like it.

Happy blogging!

Grace

Hi~I'm Kwag. EunHye. Please call me Grace.I come from South Korea.I'm a university student. My major is animal science.I'm studying experiment with animals, artificial insemination and so on.My family member is 4. My parents, older brother and me.I like dogs. but I don't like cats, because i don't like crying sound of cats it's like baby crying sound and Korea cats very fierce so i don't like them.I love eating delicious food, watching TV, talking with my friends, shopping and doing cross-stitch. Cross stitching makes me feel relaxed.I came to Australia because when I was a high school student I came here and I was very happy and I liked Australia so I came again.I want to improve my English in ACE in Australia.And I hope to meet a variety of friends in this country.BYE~HAVE A NICE DAY *^_____________^*

Sthefanie's profile

Hii people!! howayaa
there are somethings about me that maybe you dont know yet
so there it goes!

I am 18 years old, and just arrived here. last week!
from Brazil, and hooo so hard to find that nature in Manly no? hasuhashaus
maybe if you open a TRASH at Manly beach you will find a lost brazilian in there.[just kidding hhahaha]
I used to play voleyball a few years ago..and still enjoy this sport
so if you like to play please tell me! o//
ho! about surfing I really want to learn!!! but its so hard..and its too cold, so lets wait for the summer!
about how long I'll stay here, 2 years I hope so! there are so many experiences and oportunities here, so maybe thats the best time to enjoy everything!
If you are loocking for a guitar player to a rock band I am right here =))
please tell me too!=D I loooove play rock *-*
pretty ones like metallica, rage against, paramore, korn, strokes, marilyn mason, nirvana,whatever!!..reggae, ska...a lot of!
The first musical instrument is guitar, wich I play since 6 years ago..and a little bit of drum and bass too, but just for fun!!
this place, this town, the people are so nice! so many cultures to know and good people that its just hard to think about home all the time, to get sad and missing family and friends in Brazil.
It makes all yeasier!


well, the most important things are all there.
if you want to know more please come and ask me!!

you know..thats just the beginning, but I think its going to be unforgettable!

Camila's Profile

Hi everyone!!!!!
My name is Camila, I am 20 years old and this is the 4º profile that I have to write, sooooo hey ho let's go =)

I'm from Santos, the most beautiful city in Brazil!
There is the VILA BELMIRO, which is the stadium of the best soccer team in the world... SANTOS FUTEBOL CLUBE!!!!!!!!
Yeah, can you see? I'm very modest! hahahahahahahahahaha

No, I'm kidding...
I'm here in Australia to improve my English and to work. Actually I'm already working, but it's a casual work so I keep looking for another job. A part time job would be perfect! =)
In Brazil I was studying Journalism, but I started to hate Journalism so I stopped the course to come here. Why I started to hate Journalism? Because I think Journalism (journalists in general) is/are dirty, unfair and they're all liers.

I live in Manly (of course, because Manly it's part of Brazil and not of Australia anymore) with my boyfriend and two foreign girls. One from German and the other from France. My boyfriend and I decided to live with foreign people because we know that this will be good for our English. If we want to go back to Brazil speaking fluently English, we have to make this work it out!!!!!

I really miss my dogs, my family and my friends. But I'm having a great time here in Sydney!

Errr... What else?
I love chocolate as well and since I arrived here, I put on weight (more than 7 kilos!!!!!) and my acne decided to appear on my face. I HATE THIS!

Ok =)

BYE!!!!!!!!!!

Hi i'm Elisa i'm 18 years, I arrived in australia 4 months ago and i'll stay here 7 more months, but in august i'll moving to molbourne.I am Brazilian, i lived in Sao Paulo,i have two younger sister and one younger brother.
I really love my live here in australia, but in january i need come back to brazil because i'll starting my university.
I love, writting and making a tirps, met new places and new people.
I want stay inthis class until the end of my course because i have the best teacher in the world! haha love u victoria.

Amanda's life

Hello! I'm Amanda Ruschel Barcarollo, one more Brazilian in Australia! I'm eighteen years old.
I have a small family, just my older sister, my mother, my father and I. I live with my mother in a little country city in the South of Brazil. It takes one and half hours by car from the capital of my state to my town.
Last year I finished the High School. I came to Australia for improve my English and travel around this gorgeous country. I'm enjoying so much staying here and I don't know how, but I don't miss my home yet. I'm very happy here!!

Hello from Daniel

Hello, my name is Daniel and I'm from Chile.
I've been here for 2 months and I finish school in 1 month.
Soon I'll start looking for a job. If I find one I'll extend
my class for 3 more months because I believe 3 months is not enough time for me to
reach a good level of English.
My family is conformed for 5 more people my parents and 3 brothers all them younger
than me. Maybe one of them will come here prety soon.I think this is very good because sometimes I miss my family, friends and country a lot.

From David

I'm from Korea. I came here in september 2008.

First, I have been to Brisbane. Brisbane is beautiful and has good landscape.

Second, I have been to Sydney centre. It many crowds and it's very busy.

Sometimes it's very crazy on Friday and Saturday.

Anyhow, it's cool. I'm interested in ping-pong and other sports.

Sometimes I think sports is hard.

Anyway, my favourite food is almost all. For example, I like kebabs, sushi,megorang, ... etc

And I don't like seafood. but I like prawns.

Alex Aletto Grosso

Hi, Victoria, how are you?

My name is Alex Aletto Grosso, 24 years old, I'm your new student at 302, and I'll stay here studying english up to december.

I'm from Brazil and I've been here for 2 weeks.

I'm interesting in drums and sports, my favorite sport is soccer.

I'm really enjoying Manly Beach and ACE School, everything is new for me and the people here are very friendly.

My best regrats,

Alex Aletto