Relative Clauses

Multiculturalism

Cristina Rodrigues, Isabel Cunha, Marta Leite - 1108

Racism, Xenophobia and Chauvinism

How is it possible that in the 21st century there is still racism, xenophobia and chauvinism?
Each society defends its values as the best. Patriots believe that their society is much better than other societies in the world.
In present times, there are many movements that defend equality among all cultures in our world.
People are closed inside a glass case and just think about themselves. They are very selfish and they think they are the only ones to have problems. They don’t care about society problems, may them be politic, economic, or cultural problems…they just don’t care!
Humans reject each other: Only what I think and defend is correct, and everything else is wrong. My principles are correct so I don’t respect the cultures.
Every day many people in the world emigrate searching for best conditions of life and job. So, it’s important that people start changing what they feel towards different habits, coloured people, gastronomy…
For this reason it’s very important that every people respect other cultures and other people. It’s absolutely necessary to construct equality in this world, to end with racism, accept everything that is foreign and this way we can eliminate xenophobic attitudes.
Nationalists could be the voice of people! People have to think for themselves, respect difference and see how positive this situation can be. It’s a fact that this mixture of cultures is positive for all. It allows an enrichment of our culture in order to learn new things.
So, I can say than it’s urgent to change people’s minds because as we live in a multiracial world, understanding is just possible when people accept the difference, and understand that we can profit from this!
I must say: Don’t expect the others to do everything for you, think for yourself and run after the future, and you will see that you can be happy!

Bárbara, 1001

It's a Technological World

It's a Technological World (cont.)

The World of Work - Vocabulary

Earth Day April 22, 2010

Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.
Earth Day 2010 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability. Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day.

TAKE ACTION
Drink from a glass at work. NO MORE [PLASTIC] WATER BOTTLES.
Unplug all chargers.

Turn off computers.

Take shorter showers.

Turn off tap water while brushing your teeth.

Pay bills online instead of receiving bills in the mailbox...
Use reusable water bottles...

Use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Use green products that will change consumer behaviour in a positive way.
Reduce, recycle, reuse.

Try to pick up any garbage you find around town....
Stop wasting the resources and bring upon their maximum utilisation.
Turn off all lights when not in use.

Use recycled paper.

Say no to waste! Go green!

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