Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Letter of confirmation
Letter of confirmation
Dear J. Wilkes
I am delighted to enclose the tickets of your holiday in Venice and Verona . Also we send you a brochure that has the details about discounts and all that you need to know in your trip.
About the performances you will know la Boheme, Norma, Nabbuco Aida an Otello.
The package includes flight from LGW, three night´s HB accommodation in Verona at the Hotel Borghetti in ensuite room. Three nights´ bed and breakfast in Venice at the Grand Hotel Principe on the Grand Canal.
Thank you for your inquiry
Jenny Astrid
Dear J. Wilkes
I am delighted to enclose the tickets of your holiday in Venice and Verona . Also we send you a brochure that has the details about discounts and all that you need to know in your trip.
About the performances you will know la Boheme, Norma, Nabbuco Aida an Otello.
The package includes flight from LGW, three night´s HB accommodation in Verona at the Hotel Borghetti in ensuite room. Three nights´ bed and breakfast in Venice at the Grand Hotel Principe on the Grand Canal.
Thank you for your inquiry
Jenny Astrid
Toefl Tips
SPECIFIC SECTIONAL STRATEGIES
SENTENCE COMPLETION:
If there is no main verb, you should first identify the 'subject' of the sentence. Then, you can eliminate any choice that does not contain a conjugated verb. Further, any selected conjugated verb must agree with the subject (in number and tense).
If there is no main subject, you should identify what the verb in the sentence is. Then plug in the choices and verify that the one you select agrees with the verb.
Eliminate choices that contain extra words, especially pronouns, verbs, or modifiers.
If the sentence contains a main subject and a main verb, you should eliminate any choicethat is an incorrect part of speech, or does not agree in form, number, or tense with the rest of the sentence.
If the sentence contains neither a main subject nor a main verb, you can eliminate any choice that does not provide both a subject and a verb, and does not agree completelywith the remainder of the sentence.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION:
Learn about verb tense and agreement. Each verb must agree (in tense, form, number) with the noun it references.
Observe whether a noun is singular or plural. Learn the most common 'collective' nouns (such as money, or audience, or amount) that refer to a group or quantity of things or people.
Learn about pronouns. They must agree with the noun they replace in number, case, and gender.
Recognize when a pronoun is required in a sentence. Missing pronouns are a common error that may be seen in questions.
Learn also when a pronoun is not necessary. Extra pronouns are often added after a noun in a sentence, as they sometimes are in other languages.
Be wary of questions that use a noun in place of a verb form; many words look very close to one another.
Be wary of questions that confuse an adjective for an adverb, or a noun for an adjective.
Items in a list or series must be in the same grammatical form. This usually appears as a series of sentence elements separated by commas.
When a sentence indicates a quantity of a countable noun, you should use words like fewer or many or number.
When a sentence indicates a quantity of a noncountable noun, you should use words like much, amount, or less.
When comparing two items, use the -er ending for comparisons.
When comparing three or more items, use the -est ending for comparisons.
SENTENCE COMPLETION:
If there is no main verb, you should first identify the 'subject' of the sentence. Then, you can eliminate any choice that does not contain a conjugated verb. Further, any selected conjugated verb must agree with the subject (in number and tense).
If there is no main subject, you should identify what the verb in the sentence is. Then plug in the choices and verify that the one you select agrees with the verb.
Eliminate choices that contain extra words, especially pronouns, verbs, or modifiers.
If the sentence contains a main subject and a main verb, you should eliminate any choicethat is an incorrect part of speech, or does not agree in form, number, or tense with the rest of the sentence.
If the sentence contains neither a main subject nor a main verb, you can eliminate any choice that does not provide both a subject and a verb, and does not agree completelywith the remainder of the sentence.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION:
Learn about verb tense and agreement. Each verb must agree (in tense, form, number) with the noun it references.
Observe whether a noun is singular or plural. Learn the most common 'collective' nouns (such as money, or audience, or amount) that refer to a group or quantity of things or people.
Learn about pronouns. They must agree with the noun they replace in number, case, and gender.
Recognize when a pronoun is required in a sentence. Missing pronouns are a common error that may be seen in questions.
Learn also when a pronoun is not necessary. Extra pronouns are often added after a noun in a sentence, as they sometimes are in other languages.
Be wary of questions that use a noun in place of a verb form; many words look very close to one another.
Be wary of questions that confuse an adjective for an adverb, or a noun for an adjective.
Items in a list or series must be in the same grammatical form. This usually appears as a series of sentence elements separated by commas.
When a sentence indicates a quantity of a countable noun, you should use words like fewer or many or number.
When a sentence indicates a quantity of a noncountable noun, you should use words like much, amount, or less.
When comparing two items, use the -er ending for comparisons.
When comparing three or more items, use the -est ending for comparisons.
Toefl tips
TOEFL Test Tips
To be comfortable with all sections of the test, spend as much time as you need with the tutorial for each timed section.
To use the allotted time for each section wisely, familiarize yourself with how to use the computer and the types of materials, questions, and directions that are in the test. Become familiar with the formats and requirements of each section of the test as described in the tutorials.
The directions at the beginning of each section will tell you the total number of questions in the section and time allowed for the section. Read the directions carefully. They explain exactly what is required to answer each question type and can be reviewed as needed.
Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering a question, determine exactly what is being asked. Always read and understand all possible answers. If you do not, you may miss important information.
Pace yourself so that you have enough time to answer every question. Pay attention to the number of questions and the amount of time remaining during your testing session. Do not spend too much time on a single question.
Answer every question in each section. This will allow you to get your best possible score.
You must answer each question in the Listening and Structure sections (the computer-adaptive sections) before you can go on to the next one. If you do not know the answer to a question, eliminate any answer choices that are obviously incorrect.
In Listening and Structure, confirm your answer only when you are certain you are ready to move on to the next question. You cannot omit questions or go back and change answers. In Reading, you will be allowed to go back and change your answers.
To prepare for the Writing section of the test, practice by using the Writing topics found in the TOEFL Information Bulletin. You will have 30 minutes to compose your assigned essay. You may either hand write your essay or type it on the computer
To be comfortable with all sections of the test, spend as much time as you need with the tutorial for each timed section.
To use the allotted time for each section wisely, familiarize yourself with how to use the computer and the types of materials, questions, and directions that are in the test. Become familiar with the formats and requirements of each section of the test as described in the tutorials.
The directions at the beginning of each section will tell you the total number of questions in the section and time allowed for the section. Read the directions carefully. They explain exactly what is required to answer each question type and can be reviewed as needed.
Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering a question, determine exactly what is being asked. Always read and understand all possible answers. If you do not, you may miss important information.
Pace yourself so that you have enough time to answer every question. Pay attention to the number of questions and the amount of time remaining during your testing session. Do not spend too much time on a single question.
Answer every question in each section. This will allow you to get your best possible score.
You must answer each question in the Listening and Structure sections (the computer-adaptive sections) before you can go on to the next one. If you do not know the answer to a question, eliminate any answer choices that are obviously incorrect.
In Listening and Structure, confirm your answer only when you are certain you are ready to move on to the next question. You cannot omit questions or go back and change answers. In Reading, you will be allowed to go back and change your answers.
To prepare for the Writing section of the test, practice by using the Writing topics found in the TOEFL Information Bulletin. You will have 30 minutes to compose your assigned essay. You may either hand write your essay or type it on the computer
Switzerland rejects move to provide lawyers for animals
By Imogen Foulkes
Opponents argued that Switzerland had enough animal protection laws
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to introduce a nationwide system of state-funded lawyers to represent animals in court.
Animal rights groups had proposed the move, saying that without lawyers to argue the animals' case, many instances of cruelty were going unpunished.
But the measure was rejected by around 70% of voters in a referendum.
Opponents had argued that Switzerland did not need more legislation. The government had opposed the idea.
Voters were almost certainly swayed by worries about how much such a system might cost taxpayers, and by objections from Switzerland's farmers already struggling with reduced subsidies and falling milk prices.
Switzerland already has some of the strictest animal welfare legislation in the world.
Pigs, budgies, goldfish and other social animals cannot be kept alone; horses and cows must have regular exercise outside in summer and winter; and dog owners have to take training courses to learn how to care for their pets.
Canada drops national anthem change plan
Canada has dropped a proposal to change the country's national anthem by making it more gender-inclusive.
The government had said it was open to changing a lyric in O Canada - "in all thy sons command" - to the original version, "in thou dost us command".
Opposition Liberals said the proposed change was merely a gimmick that proved the ruling Conservatives were not serious about women's rights.
Public outcry was so strong PM Stephen Harper dropped the idea after two days.
"We offered to hear from Canadians on this issue and they have already spoken loud and clear," said Mr Harper's spokesman, Dimitri Soudas.
CONTENTIOUS ANTHEM VERSE
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The true north strong and free!
"They overwhelmingly do not want to open the issue. The government will not proceed any further to change our national anthem."
The issue was raised after the anthem was played a record 14 times at gold medal ceremonies during the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
O Canada was officially proclaimed Canada's national anthem in 1980 after existing for many years alongside God Save the Queen.
It was composed by Calixa Lavallée in 1880 and while the lyrics have changed over the years, their current version is based on a 1908 poem written by Stanley Weir.
The government had said it was open to changing a lyric in O Canada - "in all thy sons command" - to the original version, "in thou dost us command".
Opposition Liberals said the proposed change was merely a gimmick that proved the ruling Conservatives were not serious about women's rights.
Public outcry was so strong PM Stephen Harper dropped the idea after two days.
"We offered to hear from Canadians on this issue and they have already spoken loud and clear," said Mr Harper's spokesman, Dimitri Soudas.
CONTENTIOUS ANTHEM VERSE
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The true north strong and free!
"They overwhelmingly do not want to open the issue. The government will not proceed any further to change our national anthem."
The issue was raised after the anthem was played a record 14 times at gold medal ceremonies during the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
O Canada was officially proclaimed Canada's national anthem in 1980 after existing for many years alongside God Save the Queen.
It was composed by Calixa Lavallée in 1880 and while the lyrics have changed over the years, their current version is based on a 1908 poem written by Stanley Weir.
Lawlessness after quake in Chile fishing village
By Will Grant
Rene Orellana sleeps with a shotgun in his hands. "I have to," he says, motioning towards a shattered window frame covered with a tarpaulin.
"The looters have been into this room and took thousands of pesos and my wife's jewellery."
The small fishing port of Talcahuano is only a few kilometres down the coast from Chile's second biggest city, Concepcion, where the military and the police are out on the streets in their thousands.
Yet, it is a world away in terms of security.
The harbour has been decimated - first by the earthquake and then by the 15m-high (49ft) tsunami which threw boats and shipping containers out of the sea and into the port with massive force.
This was always a difficult place to live
Daniel GonzalezTalcahuano resident
Dozens of containers are now strewn around the harbour as though they were cardboard boxes, having crushed several people in their cars in the process.
In this scene of devastation, looters have made the most of the chaos. Many of the containers have been opened and their contents, be they bananas, nappies or computer equipment, taken by the desperate hordes.
"I've fired 500 of the 2,000 rounds of ammunition I've got," says Mr Orellana, who works for the Ministry of Public Works, showing off his gun licence.
"I fire over their heads to scare them off, and so far, it's worked."
Fending for itself
Neighbourhood vigilante groups such as the one led by Mr Orellana are cropping up across Talcahuano, as the security situation shows few signs of improving, days after the tsunami brought industry in this coastal village to a shuddering halt.
Banks are mere shells of smashed glass and metal, after the waves and then the thieves took everything inside.
Rene Orellana has fired hundreds of warning shots to ward off looters
Pharmacies and petrol stations have been ransacked too, as the few police present in the town watch on while residents siphon the remaining fuel from the tanks at the petrol pumps.
They only spring into action when tempers boil over or someone starts attacking one of the few cash machines still standing.
"This was always a difficult place to live," says one of Mr Orellana's neighbours, Daniel Gonzalez, who has lived in Talcahuano all his life.
"It is a poor neighbourhood like Boca in Buenos Aires or a favela in Brazil. A tough place, but normally with a good community spirit."
But now, he says, no-one is safe.
A question neither residents nor the authorities seem able to answer is why a village which is barely 10 minutes away from Chile's most militarized city has been left to fend for itself.
Pillaging
"We're concentrating on getting the aid and the security to other parts of the region which are in an even worse state," says one police officer on duty, Ricardo Cariaga.
Daniel Gonzalez says no-one is safe in Talcahuano these days
Faced with a near impossible task until reinforcements arrive, he says they are just trying to keep the peace and make sure there is no further violence between the looters and the property owners.
Opinions on the security situation vary. Some people in Talcahuano say the crime is simply the result of a failure on the behalf of the authorities and the growing desperation of people in need of food, water and fuel.
Others are less tolerant.
"There can be no excuse for such pillaging and theft in today's society," says Alejandro Quiroz, who works with the Port Authority in Talcahuano.
In the midst of the carnage of the harbour, he is trying to make sense of the situation for a report to his employers - the first step, he says, in trying to rebuild a decimated fishing industry.
"There were two catastrophes here. Beyond the natural damage caused by the tsunami and the earthquake, there has been so much human damage. It's totally unacceptable."
Our conversation is suddenly cut short by the sound of gunfire in the streets behind us. Mr Quiroz barely flinches. "This happens every day," he says.
"Without military authority in the village, something must be done to protect people from all of this."
Meanwhile Rene Orellana continues to survey the port from his rooftop, his weapon slung over his shoulder.
"I've personally saved dozens of people from attack in this apartment block," he says with pride.
His seaside view may have been obliterated by the stacks of empty containers pressed up against his outside wall but residents like Mr Orellana are not prepared to lose anything else to the tsunami.
Chile´s economy
Chile's economy 'will bounce back quickly'
By Gideon Long
Over 450 people have died and hundreds are still missing
Despite the devastation it caused, last Saturday's Chilean earthquake won't have a serious long-term impact on the economy, and it might even boost growth this year by fueling a boom in the construction industry.
Analysts and the government say first half gross domestic product (GDP) will undoubtedly suffer, as those regions worst hit by the quake grapple with energy supply failures and temporary transport problems.
But after that, the economy should bounce back rapidly.
"Activity will drop for one or two quarters," said Alberto Ramos, senior emerging markets economist at Goldman Sachs in New York.
"Then we're likely to see a very quick rebound as things normalize and as the reconstruction effort gives an extra kick to GDP."
Investment bank JP Morgan even went so far as to upgrade its growth forecasts for Chile in response to the earthquake.
It said the construction boom would push annual expansion this year and next to 5.5%, an improvement on its previous forecast of 5.0%.
By Gideon Long
Over 450 people have died and hundreds are still missing
Despite the devastation it caused, last Saturday's Chilean earthquake won't have a serious long-term impact on the economy, and it might even boost growth this year by fueling a boom in the construction industry.
Analysts and the government say first half gross domestic product (GDP) will undoubtedly suffer, as those regions worst hit by the quake grapple with energy supply failures and temporary transport problems.
But after that, the economy should bounce back rapidly.
"Activity will drop for one or two quarters," said Alberto Ramos, senior emerging markets economist at Goldman Sachs in New York.
"Then we're likely to see a very quick rebound as things normalize and as the reconstruction effort gives an extra kick to GDP."
Investment bank JP Morgan even went so far as to upgrade its growth forecasts for Chile in response to the earthquake.
It said the construction boom would push annual expansion this year and next to 5.5%, an improvement on its previous forecast of 5.0%.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Unit 4 (Where people go) Vocabulary 5
This words have the same meaning,
Which words are British and which American?
autumn - fall
a check - a bill
a cupboard - a closet
an elevator - a lift
a faucet - a tap
first floor - ground floor
a fortnight - two weeks
a restroom - a toilet
a return - a round trip
a single - a one-way ticket
Which words are British and which American?
autumn - fall
a check - a bill
a cupboard - a closet
an elevator - a lift
a faucet - a tap
first floor - ground floor
a fortnight - two weeks
a restroom - a toilet
a return - a round trip
a single - a one-way ticket
Unit 3 (Trends in tourism) vocabulary 4
Click the link for the definition
Journey
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/journey
Trip
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/trip
Flight
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flight
Voyage
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/voyage
Crossing
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crossing
Drive
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drive
Ride
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ride
Tour
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tour
Journey
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/journey
Trip
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/trip
Flight
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flight
Voyage
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/voyage
Crossing
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crossing
Drive
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drive
Ride
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ride
Tour
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tour
Unit 1 (Types of holiday) Vocabulary 1
Winter sport
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Self-catering
http://www.travel.co.uk/_CMSAssets/IMAGES/Holiday%20Ideas/self%20catering%20holidays3.jpg
Special interest
http://home.comcast.net/~sarahdyoung/SpecialInterestAutosDec1980.jpg
Safari
http://www.poster.net/atelier-lzc/atelier-lzc-safari-2203679.jpg
Cruise
http://www.destination360.com/cruises/images/royal-caribbean-cruise-line.jpg
Weekend break
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/rni0048l.jpg
Adventure
http://swisstravelcr.com/images/upload/0.07623500%201147538402.jpg
Package tour
http://images01.olx.com.ph/ui/2/90/22/24368822_1.jpg
Homestay
http://www.coffsenglish.com.au/assets/images/homestay/image-photoFamily.jpg
http://newsletter.davos.ch/3/archive/newsletter_davos_C09.001_20070112155000936/imgen/20070110083745264068000000.jpg
Self-catering
http://www.travel.co.uk/_CMSAssets/IMAGES/Holiday%20Ideas/self%20catering%20holidays3.jpg
Special interest
http://home.comcast.net/~sarahdyoung/SpecialInterestAutosDec1980.jpg
Safari
http://www.poster.net/atelier-lzc/atelier-lzc-safari-2203679.jpg
Cruise
http://www.destination360.com/cruises/images/royal-caribbean-cruise-line.jpg
Weekend break
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/rni0048l.jpg
Adventure
http://swisstravelcr.com/images/upload/0.07623500%201147538402.jpg
Package tour
http://images01.olx.com.ph/ui/2/90/22/24368822_1.jpg
Homestay
http://www.coffsenglish.com.au/assets/images/homestay/image-photoFamily.jpg
CV
Personal Information
Bracamontes Jafet Date of Birth: June 29 1990 Birth Place: Oaxaca, Mexico Place of Residence: Calle San Francisco # 3 Col Professor Atizapan De Zaragoza Estado de México, CP. 52940 Phone: 58255847 Cell: 5521336573 Email: vrakamkoumas@hotmail.com
Objective
Professional development in the scope of the Hotel profession and restaurant profession like manager
Education
Primary: College Istmeña 1996-2002 High School: College Motolinia 2002-2005Preparatory: College Motolinia 2005-2008 University: UVM Lomas Verdes 2010 and studying
Professional Experience
Internal Practical hoursPractices developed in the reception area Fiesta Inn (San Marcos)Practices developed in the area banquet Camino Real (Valle Dorado)Nextel Sales ExecutiveInternal Practical hours in Brisas Hotel Languages
Spanish: 100% English: 70%
Handling of softwareMicrosoft Office Package Operating Systems Windows (98, 2000, XP, NT) Internet, browser, search, e-mail
Bracamontes Jafet Date of Birth: June 29 1990 Birth Place: Oaxaca, Mexico Place of Residence: Calle San Francisco # 3 Col Professor Atizapan De Zaragoza Estado de México, CP. 52940 Phone: 58255847 Cell: 5521336573 Email: vrakamkoumas@hotmail.com
Objective
Professional development in the scope of the Hotel profession and restaurant profession like manager
Education
Primary: College Istmeña 1996-2002 High School: College Motolinia 2002-2005Preparatory: College Motolinia 2005-2008 University: UVM Lomas Verdes 2010 and studying
Professional Experience
Internal Practical hoursPractices developed in the reception area Fiesta Inn (San Marcos)Practices developed in the area banquet Camino Real (Valle Dorado)Nextel Sales ExecutiveInternal Practical hours in Brisas Hotel Languages
Spanish: 100% English: 70%
Handling of softwareMicrosoft Office Package Operating Systems Windows (98, 2000, XP, NT) Internet, browser, search, e-mail
covering letter
Jafet Bracamontes
Atizapán de Zaragoza
vrakamkoumas@hotmail.com
15 February 2010
Managing Director,
Explore the World
Ltd, Priory Lane,
Buxford, OX184DG
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing with reference to the position of Tour Operator Marketing Executive as advertised in the Newspaper “LL” of 10 February.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV outlining my background and qualifications for your consideration. As an Assistant Manager of a tree-star hotel, I have experience of managing staff and dealing with guests.
I therefore feel I can offer good contributions in Explore The World LTD.
I believe I am hard-working and reliable and would very much like to gain greater work experience. I appreciate your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon,
Yours faithfully
Jafet Bracamontes
Atizapán de Zaragoza
vrakamkoumas@hotmail.com
15 February 2010
Managing Director,
Explore the World
Ltd, Priory Lane,
Buxford, OX184DG
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing with reference to the position of Tour Operator Marketing Executive as advertised in the Newspaper “LL” of 10 February.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV outlining my background and qualifications for your consideration. As an Assistant Manager of a tree-star hotel, I have experience of managing staff and dealing with guests.
I therefore feel I can offer good contributions in Explore The World LTD.
I believe I am hard-working and reliable and would very much like to gain greater work experience. I appreciate your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon,
Yours faithfully
Jafet Bracamontes
answer of enquiry
EUROPE TOURS
Mr. Bracamontes
661 E. Franklin Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
21 February 2010
Dear Mr. Bracamontes
I am delighted to enclose a brochure about prices and transportations. This brochure has details about discounts that you want, also have all that you need to know for the BMW that you want, to be sure you find the best possible prices on your France travel arrangements that we have with some of leading travel prices engines.
About the places you will know, villages, castles and more for every region...see them all in Places to visit in France or start exploring using our map of France. From the most beautiful villages and castles to the scenic highlights; from Calais to Corsica, from Provence to the Dordogne...and for even more inspiration look at some holiday ideas and suggestions.
You also wanted to know about the accommodation so you can stay in Gites that really are very comfortable, also Discover France in a self catering holiday rental...or choose from camping holidays, city breaks, holiday villages, villas...literally thousands and thousands of holidays to choose from: see French gites or holidays in France to start planning your visit.
If you have any specific questions, please call our offices on 567367686557
We look forward to welcoming you on a Europe soon.
Yours sincerely
ALVIN ROME
Manager
Mr. Bracamontes
661 E. Franklin Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
21 February 2010
Dear Mr. Bracamontes
I am delighted to enclose a brochure about prices and transportations. This brochure has details about discounts that you want, also have all that you need to know for the BMW that you want, to be sure you find the best possible prices on your France travel arrangements that we have with some of leading travel prices engines.
About the places you will know, villages, castles and more for every region...see them all in Places to visit in France or start exploring using our map of France. From the most beautiful villages and castles to the scenic highlights; from Calais to Corsica, from Provence to the Dordogne...and for even more inspiration look at some holiday ideas and suggestions.
You also wanted to know about the accommodation so you can stay in Gites that really are very comfortable, also Discover France in a self catering holiday rental...or choose from camping holidays, city breaks, holiday villages, villas...literally thousands and thousands of holidays to choose from: see French gites or holidays in France to start planning your visit.
If you have any specific questions, please call our offices on 567367686557
We look forward to welcoming you on a Europe soon.
Yours sincerely
ALVIN ROME
Manager
enquiry
661 E. Franklin Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Europe Tours
74/1 Newbern Avenue
Medford
Massachusetts 02155
14 February 2010
I am writing to enquire about my trip to Europe, in specific to France, I have many questions because, It´s the first time that I do this. So please when you write the answer letter I want details.
I am very interesting in knowing all the places where I could have fun. Also I want to know restaurants where I could eat typical dishes about France.
I would be grateful if you send me a brochure about prices and the type of transportations, I want to know if I could have a BMW in my holiday, I would be grateful if you could send me that.
Also, I have doubts about the type of accommodation, please send me the name of the hotel and the starts that it has, and finally I want to know about any discounts that may be available.
Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully
Jafet Bracamontes Olvera
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Europe Tours
74/1 Newbern Avenue
Medford
Massachusetts 02155
14 February 2010
I am writing to enquire about my trip to Europe, in specific to France, I have many questions because, It´s the first time that I do this. So please when you write the answer letter I want details.
I am very interesting in knowing all the places where I could have fun. Also I want to know restaurants where I could eat typical dishes about France.
I would be grateful if you send me a brochure about prices and the type of transportations, I want to know if I could have a BMW in my holiday, I would be grateful if you could send me that.
Also, I have doubts about the type of accommodation, please send me the name of the hotel and the starts that it has, and finally I want to know about any discounts that may be available.
Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully
Jafet Bracamontes Olvera
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Fact check: Haiti by the numbersBy Emma Lacey-Bordeaux and Ninette Sosa, CNN
February 12, 2010 7:00 p.m. EST
Friday marks the passage of one month since a magnitude-7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti. As thousands of Haitians gathered in the center of Port-au-Prince to remember what was lost that day, Ann Veneman, executive director of UNICEF, spoke to CNN's "American Morning" about the situation.
"We don't know how many actually were orphaned by the earthquake. There are so many children in Haiti without parental supervision who need to be cared for, who need to be fed, clothed and so forth and protected," she said.
Tracking down the actual numbers in Haiti can be tough given the circumstances.
Fact check: One month after the earthquake, what numbers are available to tell the story of devastation and recovery?
• Human toll: The Haitian government says the quake claimed the lives of more than 212,000 people and injured more than 300,000. The U.S. Agency for International Development estimates that 3 million people were affected by the quake and 700,000 in Port-au-Prince were displaced.
• Aid agencies: The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that more than 400 agencies were registered with the Haitian government to do work in Haiti before the quake. Because some of the non-governmental organizations are small and work in remote, rural areas, their presence may not even be known to the Haitian government.
• Aid given: According to the U.N. humanitarian affairs office, more than 2.3 million people have received food aid from the World Food Programme and their partners, and more than 10,300 mosquito nets, 23,000 family tents, 26,500 kitchen sets and 79,500 blankets have been distributed.
• Sanitation: The World Health Organization estimated this week that less than 5 percent of the need for latrines has been meet. However, there has not been an increase in reported infectious diseases. More than 900,000 people have access to safe drinking water, but that still falls short of the goal of providing water to 1.1 million.
• Children: About 5,000 schools were destroyed or damaged in the quake. According to the U.N. humanitarian affairs office, the Haitian government aims to have all schools open again before the end of March.
Kathleen Strottman, executive director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, estimates that there were more than 900 orphans in the process of being adopted into American homes when the quake struck.
Bottom line: One month after the most devastating earthquake in Haiti's history, the available numbers show a nation with great needs. However, the numbers also show that aid is reaching a large percentage of the people.
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