FACTORS THAT LEAD TO DEPRESSION

owadays, one of the most regular illnesses that people in general suffer is depression. This
kind of sickness does not allow people to have a normal life because it affects their nervous
system. This essay will examine the causes and effects of depression.

Researchers most of time, have been developing and improving

solutions for this issue taking to account the symptoms. But on
the other hand, there are just few studies about the causes. This
aspect does not have a specific support to be examined but
investigators state that by following the causes that can be genetic
factors, traumatic events, etc. a person could overcome better the illness.
Taking to account what recent investigations state, there are three main factors that lead to
depression. The first one refers to the genetic, for people that have family with this kind of illness is
more probable to suffer it. The second factor is traumatic events, when people have losses the
depression is a common result. In addition, the third one is alcohol or drug abuse, to addict people
the depression is a consequence of their decontrol.
There are some other factors that lead to depression, therefore,
all of them drive people to suffer more physical and mental
problems. Not all the results of suffering depression consist
of physical illness, there are other mental and social factors in
which depression causes damage. For instance, people lose their job
because of depression or people that do not have job can suffer depression.
Overall, the depression has been taking a huge place in humans lives. It is important to people that
are having any of the synthons to react against it, to identify the causes and go to an specialist to look
for a solution.

Most of people considered it as vandalism;

but nowadays, the street art image is
changing into a legal and well-recognized
one. Although, the spread of this
phenomenon was not controlled and some
streets do not look very well, this kind of art
is being used in favor of many countries
culture. This essay will examine the reasons
and consequences of the movement to show
how its image has changed in favor of the
nations.
The main reason for this movement to exist
is the necessity of art. Since the Stone Age,
the drawings on walls have been proof of
this. Furthermore, by the Second World
War, Kilroy a mysterious character began to
appear wherever the United States army

THE IMAGE
OF THE STREET ART

was; this act

turned

him into a leader and made the street art a

huge movement. Taking into account these
he street art is a movement that since

a long time ago, has been growing in a

controversial way

significant moments the street art has never

stopped. Each time there are more leaders,
styles, and ways in which this kind of art is
expressed.

This type of art brought different phenomena.

As this movement began to take
force,

many

illegal

street

actual

society

through

critical

images.

Furthermore, in 1982 Keith Haring was

the first of his movement that

artists affected the cities.

translated his drawings from

Public and private spaces

the subways to the galleries.

were full of nonsense

These

images and signatures; for

performances are the result

instance, there are gangs that

used the graffities to mark
territory and create wars, disrespect to
monuments, even paintings on animals, which

kind

of

new

of the street art transformation

that implies to raise awareness
with powerful messages and to take this
kind of art in a high-level.

is the case of cornbread an illegal street artist

that singed in a circus elephant. Those were
some of the reasons because this movement
was considered as vandalism.

As people can see, for the street art it has not

been easy to change its image into a good one,
but thanks to the organization and the criticism
the change is taking force. Nowadays, in many

Those issues led to a change in street art.

countries due to the new thoughtful leaders

Firstly, it is vital to realize that not all of the

and ways to paint, there are specific legal street

street artists become to use the street art in a

art spaces supported by the government. Those

hurtful way. To illustrate Bleck le Rat, Bansky

places are giving to the movement a new

and Gilf, recent leaders of the movement,

worthy face and are cooperating to the tourism

analyze and use the street art to criticize the

and culture of those countries.

LEARNING
ENGLISH
Who

is responsible of the

success when learning English?

This is one of the most common
questions when comparing the
education

development

in

students. In fact, even though

teacher have the responsibility,
some people argue that the
process of learning is a team
process.

This essay wiil

identify

the

different facts
that determine
the

question,

by examining
them.

One of the main arguments put

forward by English learners is
that
having
interactive
activities in which the teacher
combine different learning
styles, promotes an active
attitude. Nonetheless, some
experts state that English
students also have to take their
English studies as a habit if they
want to obtain an excellent
level.

Nowadays at schools when the

students developments is not
as good as the parents expect,
most of them react against the
teacher charging him/ her the
obligation
of
good
performance. Despite the fact
the teacher are in charge of
managing the classes, some
teachers argue that it is a team
process in which teachers,
students, and parents are In conclusion, to learn English
implied in the process of in a successful way implies a
practicing, a key aspect to teamwork. Actually, an English
obtain the success.
learner does not have to expect
Otherwise,
some
English perfection but if there is a
conscious effort in which the
students asset that the good
student, the teacher and the
development in the English parents take their role by
learning process depends on the improving the memory and
calling to the action, the results
methodology.
could be the best.

COMPARE LIVING IN IRAN

WITH LIVING
IN AUSTRIA

out to summarize the main differences and

similarities between Iran and Austria to state
if it is good option to move from one country
to the other.
When comparing the two countries, there are
more differences than similarities between

IS IT APPROPIATE TO MOVE FROM

A TRADITIONAL COUNTRY TO A
MORE MODERN ONE?

them. The main difference between Austria

and Iran is the way in which they celebrate.
Iranian people, unlike Austrian people,
regularly celebrate by dancing, eating and it is
a tradition for them to have a good time with
all the members of the family. Conversely, in
Austria people rather behave in parties in a

different way.
oving to another

country is synonym of
challenge for people
from languages to
values and manners. Ii
is especially difficult to
move from traditional
countries
to
more
modern countries, for
example from Iran to Austria. This essay sets

They usually smoke, lie

around and it is more
comfortable for them to be
among

young

people.

Another dissimilarity is

that, whereas in Iran there is not Christmas

time, in Austria it is one of the most important
celebrations. This difference depends on the
religion, which is another difference between
them. While in Austria the main religion is
Christianity and by the Christmas time they
buy

many

religion that they follow is the same. Austria is

monotheist, likewise Iran is. It means that they
both believe just in one god. Moreover,
Austria and Iran are similar in that they both
have a comparable education system. Austrian
structure allows more vacation time, unlike

gifts

and

meet with their relatives, in Iran the official

religion is the Islam and there is not
celebration like Christmas.
However, there are some similarities between
the two countries. Although they celebrate the
New Year in a different date, they both have
this kind of festivity. While in Iran the New

Iran; in this last one there is more emphasis in

the discipline. Nevertheless, the kind of
subjects that they offer are the same in both
countries.
Overall, the differences between the two
countries are more than the similarities.
In that order of ideas, it is difficult to state
whether a country is better than the other one,

Year is on March 21st in Austria it is on

as they have their own manners and ways to

December 31st, but the kind of event is the

live. What is relevant to understand is the

same. In addition, even though they have a

different official religion the category of

consequences that to move from one country

to another have, but if people consider learning
about the new culture, there is no issues in
moving to a different place.

PERSEPOLIS
HIDE AND SEEK

M arjane a young Iranian girl that is in

the process of

being a woman by the chapter called hide and seek is

. going through two of the most important and dangerous

events of her life: to know men and to try drugs.

To begin, Marjane is living in a new home and by the
time she was living there, she met three men. The first
one a natural, anarchist and sensible boy that unfortunaly
is gay.
The second one Jean Paul, an interesting and handsome
person that was looking for her just because of her
abilities in math to help him in his homework. The last
one, Marcus a nice boy that looked for her because of
her personality and the one that was interested in a
formal relationship.
Then, although she had spent good moments with him,
the relation just caused in her life troubles such as
appending money, arguments with his mom and the
owners house, consuming grass and becoming the
official school dealer.

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IN YOUR

VECIS STORE?
I dont know if any of you has ever lived
near a small neighborhood store. I think
you know the owners name. Dont you?
That kind person or family that you know
since you are a child or at least that little
store at the corner where someone was
selling you candies. Do you remember
something like that?
Therefore, what I want to talk to you today
is about to preserve these useful,

Why? Well, I dont know if you know that

traditional and nice places. How? Easy, by

nowadays in Colombia there are more than
buying the products you need to Don
Pablo, Doa Maria, Don Pepe or

420 thousand neighborhood stores. Almost, 2

whoever your storekeeper is.

million people make a living from this kind of

stores and in average they support 5 member
families. Everything is okay until here.

But unfortunately big supermarkets such as

Jumbo, Exito and Alkosto are replacing the
neighborhood

stores

because

of

their

expansion and by using special offers and

expensive publicity, aspects in which the
small stores cant compete. Also, whereas the
supermarkets have a support by the

It is time to recognize the issue; the big

companies are destroying the little stores that
are part of our Colombian identity.

government, for the shopkeeper there is no

It is the time in which we should remember
institutions that represent them.

the apa, or to remember that time in which

you didnt have the complete amount of
money for something you need and there was
any trouble in pay it later.
Dear partners we are the support of them, the
future of people like us is in our hand; lets
buy to that kind person that offers you a
benefit and a sincere smile.

NATALIA ANDREA TORRES REYES

C.C. 1.074.135.258 Cqueza Cundinamarca.

Adress: Av. Caracas # 1- 05. Bogot D.C.
Telephone: 4696793 3015403741
E-mail: natytorres95@hotmail.com
Date of birth: 30 / 10 / 1995

Key Attributes

A professional, responsible, active and creative individual who is looking for a placement job in
education to highlight her abilities in whichever learning/ teaching way.
Skills
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels an in virtual or face-to-face way.
- Good listening, planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional presentation.
- Strong in clarifying the doubts and ability to handle the pressure.
-Ability to use advanced computer programs in language teaching.

Education

June 2013

National Pedagogical University

Subjects now being studied

Fifth semester of Spanish and English degree.

Anglophone language and culture courses
Oral and written expression in English courses
Literature courses.
Pedagogy courses.

Employment

January 2014

National Pedagogical University

Tutoring session to school and university students.

Additional skills

-Sincere and I thoroughly enjoy working.

-Highly optimistic and can handle any amount of stress at work.
-Happy and satisfied when I achieve my target and appreciation for goal.

It skills:
-Internet - E-mail, Creating Blog, skype etc.
-Operating System, XP Professional, Vista & Windows 7 MS-Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Activities and interests

During my spare time, I enjoy sharing time whit my family, I also enjoy relaxing and playing with
my pets; also, to read books, play soccer, go out whit my friends, to listen to music and to watch
movies are some of my favorite activities. On the other hand. I am interested in learning other
languages, travel abroad and teach someday in the rural schools of my town.

APPLICATION LETTER

Dr. Sir/ Madam EduMe

RE: English Online Tutor position

I am applying for the position of English Online Tutor, which was advertised in the website
www.learn4good.com/jobs/bogota/colombia/. I would be grateful if you could consider my
application for the vacancy in your online environments.
I am a twenty year old university student; I am in fifth semester of Spanish and English
degree from Universidad Pedagogical Nacional. Since I began my career, I planned to be
open to work in different areas of teaching, for instance virtual education; that is why it would
be an ideal opportunity for me to gain some experience.
Although I have no formal work experience, thanks to the university practice time I have
often observed, helped, and practiced at schools my English and pedagogical skills. In
addition, I have been responsible for duties as tutoring and accompanying school and
university students in their English process. Moreover, since I was in school my management
of systems and technological elements have been remarkable, in fact this is one of my
strengths.
As far as my personality is concerned, I would describe myself as a professional, responsible,
active and creative person. I would say that I am enthusiastic and motivated about pursuing
a career in English pedagogy. In fact, I believe that I am capable of working in this virtual
way and that I would be an excellent online tutor, so students would enjoy my sense of humor
and positive attitude in the classes.
If you wish me to attend an interview, I am available at any time. Thank you for considering
my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely.