Interview about technology to Silvia Chaves

Interview about technology to Silvia Chaves

Pedro Rodríguez

What you think about technology?

It is amazing; we have a lot of things that make it easy in our life.

Which is your favorite technological device?

The microwave is important in the kitchen. You can warm up or cook your food.

What you think about computers?

It is good for the kids they can do their homework and you can communicate with other people.

Do you use the computer?

No, it is so complicated.

Do you want to learn who to use the computer?

No; I am very old now.

Could you live with no technological devices?

Yes, when I was younger we did not have any of these things.

Welcome to Costa Rica

Welcome to Costa Rica

Pedro Rodríguez

Costa Rica has a full color culture because many people from other countries come to stay here. We have immigrants from Nicaragua, China, Colombia, Panama and other countries. Many people say that we have poor immigration policies. I agree because there are many immigrants in the country, it is easy to come to Costa Rica and stay here illegally. There is not complete control in our frontiers. Many people can pay to the authorities and become immigrants in the country. If the government were more effective in controlling who comes in to the country, there would not be problems with immigrants. The problem is the people that stay illegally because many of them do not get jobs and do bad things, but there are other people that stay here illegally because they want to work and help their families, the government has to help these people. There are many policies for example, people from other countries have to respect the laws like national citizens. You have to bring your documents like your id or passport. All people have to respect the right process to get in or get out of our country.

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English Students

English IV Class

Dear Students:

Today you gave an excellent presentation about some English speaking countries. The presentations were good with a lot of information and some pictures. All the students have a great speech. I learned a lot about Jamaica, SouthAfica. These countries have very interesting cultures, specially the food and traditions. The food from Jamaica was very good, but I am not shure about if this meal is from Jamaica. You brought some food from the different countries and it was delicious. Next time you can bring more food. It is excellent to share with other students. The decoration with some stuffed animals for the presentation about South Africa was excellent. I want one of these stuffed animals!

Pedro Rodríguez

Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

· Flour -- 2 cups

· Baking powder -- 1 tablespoon

· Salt -- 1 teaspoon

· Butter, cold, cut into small cubes -- 4 ounces, or 1/2 cup

· Milk -- 2/3 cup

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a large bowl. Add the butter and work into the flour quickly with your hands to form a coarse mealy texture.
2. Stir in just enough milk to bring all the ingredients together in a shaggy mass. You may have to add more or less milk than called for.
3. Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead briefly just to smooth out the dough. Do not overknead or your biscuits will end up tough.
4. Roll out to a thickness of about 3/4 inch. Cut into rounds with a floured glass or a biscuit cutter. Place the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet and brush with milk or melted butter.
5. Place in the oven and bake until browned on top, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.

http://www.whats4eats.com/breads/baking-powder-biscuits-recipe

Home schooling

Home schooling

Pedro Rodríguez

Education is the most value heritage that parents can give to their children. In many places is legal the home schooling. Home schooling is the education of children at home, is also called home learning. In Costa Rica you have to go to an institution to receive education, this institution can be public or private. I agree that the government should authorize home schooling in Costa Rica. This kind of education can be an alternative to the parents. Many schools have problems of drugs, violence and other problems, parents do not want to send their children to schools. I think that if the government authorizes home schooling, they have to evaluate the education. Maybe they can apply some test or exams to evaluate the quality of the home learning. Is not easy to approve this kind of system, but is an interesting alternative.

Social education

Social education

Pedro Rodriguez

Society is a complete system. Students are part of this system. We have to contribute with our responsibilities. Becoming students are not only to study, we have to help the community and have a social and humanistic education. I think that students have to do community service. It should be helping people with social problems, or helping kids, protecting and restoring the environment or any other activities. Community services have to educate and create citizens with social responsibility. Maybe we need that the law forced students to this kind of service, but we can use alternatives like changing our education system. The education system has to improve, and become more social, have to generate conscious to the society and the environment. If this doesn’t `t work we should use the law, but law is the last option. Maybe if we present other options to the students they can respond positively.

We want to live long time

We want to live long time

Pedro Rodriguez

Most people want to live many years. Nobody want to be sick or have and injury. Humans are made to live many years. We can live seventy or eighty years old. We want to live long time but longevity has advantages and disadvantages. We want to enjoy our life. Some people want to travel, have new experiences, share with their family and friends. These are wonderful activities. People need more that seventy years to do all they want, but every year we look older and weak. People cannot do the same activities that they did when they were young. Illnesses are around of us. It would be fantastic if we can live 100 years but without illness and if we become younger every year. This should be amazing, but now it is just only a dream. Meantime we have to enjoy every minute of our life and become happy all the time.