Opinion task: EBOLA

I’m going to speak about Ebola. That’s why Ebola can be described as a 21st century problem or worry. But we only get worried about this dangerous illness when it is prejudicial to Spain. So we could be so hypocrite to worry about something when it only affects us; we consider ourselves very caring but we don’t care about how much people are dying in Africa because of that illness. I think it would have been better if we have done something when it had started in Africa. We should have eradicated it in the place it started as it is very difficult to stop an epidemic after moving it to different parts of the world. Moreover, Spain wasn’t prepared for such a dangerous illness. It is because there aren’t good infrastructure and qualified workers; our experts are training through drill and the reality is very different to the fiction. We should value courage and the effort of our doctors which are trying to treat this illness, but, on balance, we are doing something wrong…if we help people in Africa, we will finish with that. I wish we would halt and save as much people as it is possible

My grandfather

My grandfather was the best person I've ever met. He might not be the most handsome and he also had a very bad mood, but he'll always be my reference That's why he was strong and he had always been proud of me. When I met him, he was ill and he was in a wheelchair; so we used to go for a walk together and he always told me some stories about his work. I missed a lot when he said goodbye to me as he always kissed me and said: 'Bye my little princess, I'll always love you'. He was also very funny. He was always making jokes and calling me sergeant because I was very strict and I also very bad humour as him. He always made me happy and made me smile. The worst thing can happen to you is losing someone you love, even more if it is your grandfather. I missed hom a lot and love him so much too but I know he would be proud of me if he was here.

My favourite place in the world

You would never understand how beautiful this place is until you visit it. That’s one thing I’ve always love. This place is a small town near mine called Riópar.  Riópar is lovely place, which the most important and noteworthy is its nature. I like getting lost in their beautiful nature because I feel relaxed and confident. I really love its river Mundo’s source as, when it rains a lot, we see a nice waterfall. You should be careful as it is on a steep hill and it is slippery and possible dangerous, so you can fall down. When you are on the top, you can see terrific view as you see unspoilt part and hear the calming sound of the shiny water falling down.

I sometimes go there with friends and we usually have a picnic day in their big fields. But, in spite of this visits, as I really like it, I usually spend a week on a cottage with my family. I love these houses, very big houses in which you can find a fireplace and also have a different aura, you feel calm. There I can breathe pure air and be happy without needing so much; I can spend hours and hours seeing the nature or reading a book with a thickness coat and the hottest melted chocolate. I can also go for a walk and it makes me fall in love, every single place, its source, its nature … it’s a hair-raising experience. 

There is also a problem. It’s the coldest place I’ve ever visited as it is next to a mountain. You must wear a lot of warm clothes. But it doesn’t matter, as, if it is even possible, it is more beautiful in winter. That’s why snow makes it perfect.

It’s a tiring journey as you can’t stop walking and visiting places but at the end you would feel like wanting to stay there. I encourage you to visit and spend a few days there, you wouldn’t regret as it is extremely striking!