Exploring a poem : `presents from my Aunt in Pakistan
By Lauren Fernandez Exploring a poem : `presents from my Aunt in Pakistan` 2 The difference between `denim and couroroy` the ` cardigans from marks and spencer` and the clothes her aunt sent is the fact that they are all made for different purposes and cultures. The clothes from Pakistan are made for a purely decorative reason and are not hardwearing or at all suitable for an energetic teen living in England where as the `denim and courdoroy` are very hardwearing materials and are designed to last long even in a culture of activity and energy. The clothes from pakistan are definitly too delicate and fragile for a teenager in england to wear. 3 The girls memories of her journey to England seem very painfull as she describes it in a very negative way for example the word `screaming` this shows that moving away seemed painfull for her. But the word sailed seems very relaxed to me which makes me feel she may have found moving to England confusing not knowing wether it is a good or bad thing. 4 The girl in the poem cant actually remember what it was like in Pakistan as we know from the word `pictured` so all she has to try and remember are family photographs and newspaper articles so she will see 2 very different sides of what it was like in Pakistan. Family photos are always taken at a celebration or a happy event, so she will only veiw the good times her and her family
Write an article persuading teenagers not to smoke.
Stub that cigarette or loose your life How do you fancy eating all your meals through a tube in your throat? Doesn't sound too good, however this problem is being faced by many young smokers these days as a rise in teenage smoking threatens to destroy the health of the under-20s. Would you like to damage your heart beyond all repair? Would you like to damage your lungs, filling them with a tar-like substance? Would you like to smell disgusting? All you need to do is smoke, it's that simple. "Here, try this; one can't hurt.." The uneducated think that one-a-day can't kill you, but they're wrong. As soon as the first lighted cigarette touches your lips, your body plays host to a cocktail of noxious, toxic chemicals that wreak havoc on your bodies internal organs. 89% of all teenage smokers started because their friends were smoking, and they wanted to fit in. Think you're individual by smoking? Think again, since peer-pressure last year caused more than 65,000 new teens to take up the habit. Peer-pressure is the leading cause of starting smoking, and is basically when you do what your friends want you to do; the organisation DARE - that teaches teenagers how to keep off the fags - gives teens this advice: "If you're ever in the situation where a friend wants you to start smoking, try giving them an excuse. For example, 'I tried and I don't like it' works well, and so does
