Student Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor The Unemployment problem is the most important issue in my city, it´s true that it is very common in the world, but I think in Madrid is more detrimental. There is a lot of people that have had to travel to other countries to find a job. If you are young it´s very difficult because companies require that you have experience. Now days if you have a job, you are always afraid of it´s stability. If you go to the unemployment office it´s not useful in finding a job. Usually the jobs that are available only offer you a temporal contract of six months or less.  If...

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Vocabulary Unit 4 - Make an Impact

activists ac·tiv·ism  (kt-vzm) n. The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause. ap·a·thet·ic  (p-thtk) also ap·a·thet·i·cal (--kl) adj. 1. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent. be aware of carry on this tradition cir·cum·stance  (sûrkm-stns) n. 1. A condition or fact attending an event and having some bearing on it; a determining or modifying factor. es·cap·ist  (-skpst) adj. Indulging in or characterized...

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Vocabulary - Unit 3

control freak Slang n. One who has an obsessive need to exert control over people and situations. early riser - someone who gets up early go getter - someone who goes after their goals hot·head  (hthd) n. A quick-tempered or impetuous person. o·ver·a·chieve  (vr--chv) intr.v. o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing, o·ver·a·chieves To perform better or achieve more success than expected. push·o·ver  (pshvr) n. 1. One that is easily defeated or taken advantage of. risk taker - someone who takes chances self-starter...

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