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The Description of a friend

         My best friends are two , but  today I'm going  to tell you about one of them. His name is agent 007 and I've known him for ten years ,since 2003.

       He's very good-looking ,but he's not tall.He's not fat or thin.He's slim, like me.007 is fit and well-built as all the students of the class. His clothes are casual, but fashionable.They're colourful, too. His face has two beautiful ,round and black eyes and his hair is short ,straight and black ,too. When he gets embarrassed ,he has red cheeks.
 
      My friend, 007, is very tolerant because he has never problem with people of different nationalities and he's also very polite and kind with other people because he always says "please" and " thank you".007 is very responsible with the school projects.

     Once, my dad ,Alex, 007 and I  were playing football and suddenly , the ball hit my hand forcefully and I fell down yelling in pain. 007 came to help me with everything he could and that's one of the important reasons that he's one of my best friends, because one  friend who stands by you in pressure is one hundred times more valuable than friends who stand by you in pleasure.

The Selfish Giant

Amazing new story on our wiki: The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde

http://markaki-reading.wikispaces.com/The+Selfish+Giant 

KET exams: Speaking test/ Part 1

Speaking section, Part 1 

Stories of Courage

          This is Mathew's true story of courage that I call "River to Freedom".One day Mathew was walking by a river in Egypt.That river was the famous Nile. Suddenly, he stumbled on and fell in the cruel river. He tried to swim to save his life but it was impossible.Then, he saw the two ,dark and yellow eyes of a crocodile.The crocodile was running incredibly fast towards him,but when it was about a step away from him it turned and walked away.

      

          That wasn't Mathew's first lucky escape.Some years ago,in the World War 1,he was into prison because of the German domination.Every day German soldiers hit Egyptians.One day they took them out of prison next to a river.His hope for freedom was getting bigger,so he asked a soldier about the river.The German soldier answered him that the river had electricity lines in it.His hope had been broken.To the Egyptians' luck,the bell rang for lunch ,so they made a line and started walking to take their tasteless food? When the most people had gone he ran towards the river and  jumped.He luckily swam under the electricity lines till he reached the other side of the river.

         Finally,his body was saved but weak.He remembered that he had some friends at the Port. He walked 30 kilometers in a day and fortunately arrived at the Port alive.His friends gave him a fast boat and he went to his dad's home,so the old father was there waiting for him.If we have difficult times in our lives, we should remember Mathew's courage and bravely fight against them.

Human superpowers

      Most people think that supernatural powers only exist in comics...They've never seen real superpowers .Now, they will!....

 http://youtu.be/jhFqSlvbKAM

Former letter

                                                                                                        17 Perivadolopoulaki tsiou street

                                                                                                          Friday 6th December 2013

   Dear Mr Jones 

    I am so glad because I can tell you a special place to stay with your family. I  will tell you about "HOTEL MEGARO".

    First of all, the holiday resort is in a beautiful valley next to the coast without busy traffic. Also the hotel has got basketball and tennis courts. Your children can go surfing, sky diving and have fun at beach parties every night. Then, the cost includes all meals, the accommodation and one excursion to the countryside, so you do not have to pay extra money in this holiday. Finally, we can make all arrangements for hotel and the flights, so the flight will be very cheap for you and your family.

    

     I think that this holiday resort is the best for you and your family and you will have a good time there. Please call if you would like more information.

     Yours sincerely

Chris Pantalos

Manager "The best holiday resorts"

A FORMAL EMAIL LETTER GIVING INFORMATION

Dear Mr Jones,

I am writing this email to you to tell you that we have found a place for you and your family with all the features you wanted. Let me tell you about Colorful Sunrise Beach Resort.

 First of all, you wanted to know where the resort is. You wanted it to be at a quiet place. Colorful Sunrise Beach Resort is in a beautiful valley next to the coast with no traffic at all. The only sound that you hear is the sound of the waves crashing on the  beach, the sound of the kids playing and the birds singing. In addition to that ,you and your family can do many activities. You can do all water sports and there are beach parties every night, especially for teenagers. The resort also has tennis and basketball courts which are open to everybody from 8.00 o'clock in the morning to 8.00 o'clock in the evening. Furthermore, we are able to make all arrangements for hotel and flights. The cost includes all meals,accommodation and a one-day excursion to ancient ruins.


 I am sure that Colorful Sunrise Beach Resort is perfect for you and that you will enjoy your holidays there. Please get in touch if you would like more information.

Yours sincerely,

George Foreignakis 

Manager

Sunset Travel