THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE

The Hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. "I have never yet been beaten," said he, "when I put forth my full speed. I challenge any one here to race with me."

The Tortoise said quietly, "I accept your challenge."

"That is a good joke," said the Hare; "I could dance round you all the way."

"Keep your boasting till you've beaten," answered the Tortoise. "Shall we race?"

So a course was fixed and a start was made. The Hare darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, to show his contempt for the Tortoise, lay down to have a nap. The Tortoise plodded on and plodded on, and when the Hare awoke from his nap, he saw the Tortoise just near the winning-post and could not run up in time to save the race. Then said the Tortoise:

Plodding wins the race.

This story is cool. I think it's good to be slow and steady, but it's better to be fast and reliable. And working to your strengths will not only get you noticed, but will also create opportunities for growth and advancement.

URBE, EFL, June 2011, Level 5

MY FAVORITE FOOD

My favorite food is pasta. It is very famous in Italy. I often eat it in the restaurant or at home. I like it very much for its vegetables and seafoods. It is a mouth-watering meal and before I eat it my taste buds ready for this.

 

URBE, EFL, June 2011, Level 5

INTO THE HILLS

It was an awful night. Rain smashed like a loud drum against the windows, the noise of a monster occasionally appeared, well the thunder I mean. The storm was like an untrained animal in a cage, trying to cause as much destruction as possible. I knew there wouldn't be any sleep that night. Nevertheless, I tried to get to sleep, tucking in slowly preparing for the night ahead. I did nothing but worry and worry. The worst possible thing happened, it is back haunting me. It was like a projection but on the ceiling, it had a green jelly-like body and spoke in a tough, loud voice. This night two years ago my Mother vanished, there was a national search for her but nothing happened, it must have got her. "You are the chosen one" roared the frightening projection. You would think it's just a cinema, but there's no projector and there's no film

URBE, EFL, June 2011, Level 5

SOLVING A CRIME

 

1.- Join a crime stoppers organization. For more information, Call your local police department.

2.- Call a crime stoppers hotline anonymously if you have a tip. If your tip is considered valuable information to law enforcement, you may be rewarded with a cash prize from the organization.

3.- Scan the newspaper every day for clues to local crimes. Look for related stories or associations as well on the Internet.

4.- Think about potential suspects when you're researching an unsolved crime.

5.- Watch "Venezuela's Most Wanted" for details on unsolved murders nationwide. Check out their website for a map listing unsolved crimes in your area.

6.- If you witness a crime or just want to report suspicious activity, it is your civic duty to contact the police with your information.

URBE, EFL, June 2011, Level 5

A POEM FOR MY DAD

Jesus Serrano

By: Isaac Serrano

Jesus

Happy, little bit crazy, loving, inspiring

Father of Isaac, Jacob, Noemi and Efraim

Who loves J.C., his family and the old music

Who is afraid of spiders, planes and being alone

Wants to see his grandchildren singing old music and his family happy

He is resident of my heart 

Serrano

URBE, EFL, June 2011, Level 5

HOLD MY HAND

This song is very cool. It’s about the people and living. It made me think if you have all knowledge and understand all secrets but you don’t have love, you are nothing. I liked it.

URBE, EFL, May 2011, Level 5

EXERCISES

URBE, EFL, May 2011, Level 5