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 WE' LL DO IT OUR WAY!!

We all know that this year is going to be a little different because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Jobs and schools will use different methods to stay safe. However, we don't know what methods are these and how we will return to class as schools start in a few days.

To begin with, I will say that we haven't received any information about how we will go back to school in September. It's for that reason that many people have a lot of doubts about it. They wonder if we will all start at the same time, how many pupils there will be in each class or even if the classes will be totally face-to-face or a mixture of online classes and in-person classes. There are many questions about it, but the truth is that we don't know anything.
On the other hand, for many children and teenagers, schools are places where they stay safe while their parents are working. During the pandemic, many students couldn't take classes because they didn't have a computer or Internet connection. That is why many of them want to return to classes, but in the safest way. To keep safe, there are some measures that schools should take to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, such as social distancing, use of masks and cleaning and disinfection of common areas.

To sum up, it's sure that we will return to school but we don't know what it will be like. In my opinion, if we want back to school in a safe way, we have to follow all possible measures to avoid a new confinement.

Comment 9

" IT IS WHAT IT IS"

It is not something new that climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems in the world. But, have you ever heard of permafrost and why is it so dangerous for our planet?

Permafrost is the subsoil layer on the Earth's crust, which is permanently frozen due to its nature. It is found in very cold regions such as Canada, Alaska and isles located in the Atlantic ocean. The permafrost has existed for thousands of year and now is in danger because it is constantly melting. When the ice begins to melt, tons of methane and carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere.

The increase in temperatures in recent years have accelerated the process. In fact, many experts point out that an increase of 2ºC would suppose the loss of 40% of the surface of the permafrost. Furthermore, the melting of this layer of ice has destroyed many homes located above the permafrost and also forests and ecosystems.
Both methane and carbon dioxide are the main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect, and therefore, they contribute to global warming and the progressive destruction of our planet.

In conclusion, high temperatures contribute to the melting of the permafrost, which emits tons of harmful gases into the atmosphere. For that reason we should do all that is in our hands to reduce the pollution of the Earth and to protect our planet.

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 INFLUENCERS IN OUR SOCIETY

I'm sure that many people, especially teenagers, have heard the word 'influencer' at some point in their lives. But, what is being an influencer on Instagram? Is that something good or harmful in our society?

Influencers are the key word in Social Media. An influencer is a person who has an important presence in social networks with many followers. They are important people by the fact that their opinions and updates are shared and commented by many people. Besides, due to their presence and influence on social networks, they can become the image of a specific brand, either clothing, beauty or health.

On the other hand, there are positive and negative aspects to following an influencer. They provide us with information about several brands and keep us informed. Moreover, many of these influencers worry about their followers and advise them about specific themes. These are all positive aspects, but the truth is that sometimes influencers can be harm the self-esteem of the adolescents. For example, when they promote products it's normal to start to do a comparison between her lifestyle and the one you have in your real life.

However, not all influencers accept every deal they're offered. Many of them don't care about money or the number of followers. The only thing they want is generate a positive impact on their followers and talk about issues that could make a difference in someone's life.

To put it in a nutshell, influencer is the 'new mode' on social networks. Sometimes they are a great stream source of current affairs and they can help a lot of people. In my opinion, you don't have to be an 'influencer' to reach other people.

Unfortunately, not a good time for live music

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Things have changed a lot in the last few months. In this situation we have to be sensible and try not to form crowds of people because the Coronavirus is still among us and the situation can worsen if we do not take care of ourselves.

Masks have been compulsory for a month. We know that the only solution to this problem right now is wear masks, apart from keeping social distance and having a good hygiene. If everybody used a mask, Coronavirus outbreaks would not continue to grow. But some people are irresponsible and they go out without masks and they don't respect all the measures set or the social distance.

On the other hand,many concerts and big events have been cancelled to avoid that there are more infected people. As a result, singers have given concerts through social networks during the quarantine. However, in the last month the situation has improved, so, many places have opened to receive these artists but always respecting the security measures. In fact, some concerts have mixed the face-to-face concerts with online concerts.

To sum up, masks are obligatory at least until experts find a vaccine. In my opinion concerts can wait because the most important thing is to stay healthy.

Time to bite the bullet!!

 COMMENT 5

Television is probably one of the most popular hobbies that people have, especially teenagers. They spend hours and hours in front of the television watching films or series in Netflix. But they have to be careful because Netflix can become an addiction.

On the one hand, Netflix can be a good option if you want to relax after a whole day at work. You can disconnect for a while and have a great time watching your favourite series. Moreover, Netflix allows you to enjoy a lot of series, films or programs at a very low price. Not only that, but it also allows you the option to choose subtitles in another language, which is very useful if you want to improve your language skills.

On the other hand, spending a lot of time watching Netflix can be harmful for your health. How many times have you spent more than 3 hours watching a series without realizing it? I'm sure that many. That can create an addition. In fact, many people accept that they have a real Netflix addition.

To sum up, I believe that Netflix is a good platform which offers a lot of entertainment. However, you have to be careful with the time you spend watching it because it can create you an addition.

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WHAT WILL JOBS AND LEARNING BE LIKE IN THE FUTURE?

Because of the coronavirus pandemic many companies have changed the way to work. Some people who worked in the office have had to learn to work from home. The way to work and learning has changed both in schools and in offices. But, are we really concerned about what will happen in the future about it?

On the one hand, many businesses have found a lot of good benefits about working at home. First of all, the timetables are more flexible. This allows people to find a balance between their personal and work lives. Moreover, working at home reduces road traffic and people don't have to spend time waiting for the transport. And what's more, the level of contamination has decreased in the latest months.

On the other hand, some people consider that working in the office has many advantages too. People say that computers take up less space and they can work more comfortable than in the house. In addition, they have the opportunity to socialize with people and have a great time while they are eating something or taking a coffee. However, some people are in disagreement, So, many businesses have invented a new alternative. 'Blended working', a mixture of working at home and work in the office.

All in all, I think that the way of working in future jobs and schools depend on each country. Nevertheless, I consider it a good idea to mix the work at home and work away from home.

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RACISM: BLACK LIVES DO MATTER!!

 Although we are in the 21st century,the world is still full of discrimination. There are many types of discrimination, but racism is one of them. Racism refers to an ideology which defends the superiority of a race in front of the others and the need to keep isolated from the rest of the world.

Recently, the need to separate a person from a community or a country just for his/her skin color, has led the police to murder to a black man called George Floyd. The act happened a few weeks ago. The police officer put his foot on the man´s neck and crushed him until he couldn't breathe. A video of the man saying his last words began to go viral through the social networks.

Thanks to this viral video a lot of people have published black photos on social media with the hashtag #Black lives matter, an international movement originated in United States, that started in 2013 for the death of a teenager, and almost 6 years later this movement has gained importance. Moreover, hundreds of people came out to protest in the streets. All this demonstrations have appeared in the rest of the world as a way to fight against racism and to support black people.

In conclusion, nobody should suffer discrimination just for his/her skin color and no one should fear for his life or his family life. Racism is a huge problem that is still happening and all of us should do something to stop it.