English extra

Τετάρτη 30 Οκτωβρίου 2019

This is the first assignment for class B this year. Use the plan we have made in class as well as your own ideas to write a letter to the international community presenting the main problems that refugees face as well as possible ways in which we can help them overcome those problems. You should write between 200-250 words. You can also work in groups of up to two students so that you get one extra mark each. Don't forget to write your names at the end of your assignment. Good luck!!

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Taxiarhopoulos George31 Οκτωβρίου 2019 στις 12:20 μ.μ.
Dear Sir,
Iam writing this message to support the rights and to give some solutions about the problems of refugees. This phenomenal in now days is something that we should care so we need to help these people to recreate their lives again.
First of all refugees need accommodations. We should offer the refugees uninhabited homes to reside. Also the refugees could use the allowance granted to them in order to rent houses or flats.
About the lack of facilities and equipments we should donate items such as pieces of clothing, toys to refugees. Help them build showers or cooking areas in camps. Also we should provide refugees camps with potable water. Also doctors need to look for diseases.

One of the most important that refugees should have is the right of educational. First of all we could encourage volunteers who are eloquent in Arabic to participate in educational projects. An another one statement is to offer native language lessons so that both children and adult refugees be integrated in the local communities. And the last one statement about the lack of educational opportunities is to help found schools within refugees camps.

I think that my ideas will help a lot and take them into account. There are some organizations which helps refugees: Khorahttp://www.khora-athens.org/organisation, Mercy Corps (www.mercycorps.org/), World Vision (www.worldvision.org)
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Marios31 Οκτωβρίου 2019 στις 12:27 μ.μ.
Κυρία την έκθεση την έκανα μαζί με τον γιώργο.....Όπως έχετε γράψει μπορούμε να κάνουμε την έκθεση και σε ομάδες.....
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Alexandra Spiropoulou31 Οκτωβρίου 2019 στις 1:29 μ.μ.
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Dear Sir ,
I am writing to you in order to present to you the problems which the refugees face .
Unfortunately, there is the lack of accommodation , which is due to offer the refuges uninhabited homes to reside because of the bad conditions of their life . Although , the refugees could repair deserted houses and inhabit them with UNCHR funding before the aggreable living arrangements. Still, the refugees could use the allowance grunted to them in order to rent houses or flats for necessary needs , like washing, cooking, sleeping e.c.t.
Unfortunately, there is the lack of the facilities because of equipment . Although, donate items such as pieces of clothing, toiletries , toys to the children of the refugees to play . We must provide reugee camps with potable water , which big firms could subsidize the act and help build showers or cooking buildings in camps.
Unfortunately, there is the lack of educational opportunities . Although , we should help to find schools within refugee camps . Also, encourage volunteers who are eloque in Arabic to participate in educational projects. Furthermore, they offer native language lessons so that both children and adult refugees be integrated in the local communities.
In conclusion that , I think that my suggestions are taken into account . I offer to you my volunteer help . There is a useful expression , which are problems and solutions . The steps must be taken so as to solve serious attempts to prevent the problems , which must be made . If steps were taken to and if attempts were made to address the problem , then the effect would be faced . By welgoureruments can ensure that they prevent and the effect would might be faced .

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Mary Kts6 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 στις 12:12 μ.μ.
Dear presidents, leaders, organizations from all over the world,

As we all know and in no way can ignore, the Mediterranian countries and nearby regions have been flooded by the innumerous amount of refugees, over the course of the past years. Such a social,political and economical crisis has of course brought up significant problems for the host countries as well as for the refugees.

In order to confront the difficulties that have so suddenly and unpredictably risen, certain measures must be taken.

To begin with, one of the biggest issues is the lack of accomondation for refugees,that is relatively sanitized and decent in combination with the small amount of equipment and everyday necessities. The state or the township is easily able to repair old or abonded buildings, sacrificing minimum expenses, while providing a sturdy roof over the refugees heads. When it comes to the second issue, we can hopefully count on the humanity of the citizens, as they could relieve the refugees by donating toiletries, blankets and overall everyday items. However, state or independent organizations can orchestrate the process.

Another matter that needs to be tackled is the lack of education and employment of the refugees. A possible solution is the establishment of evening or summer classes alongside with the support of volunteers eloquent in the Arabic language to smooth out the effort. This way, refugees will become familiar with the native language, the culture, the traditions and moral values of the host country, in order to be better integrated.

Lastly,the UNCHR could grant allownces to the refugees so they can rebuild or start over their lives, until they have found a job and have gotten used to their new reality.

To conclude, in no way should the refugee influx negatively affect or allienate the host countries taking the blow. However, in such times, we cannot forget the common nature and origin of each one of us, so we can at least treat these tormented souls with empathy and understanding, whilst maintaining our destinctive characteristics as civilizations. It is up to you, to me, to everyone, to try and put back together the pieces of this world's broken unity,and see it world as it is. A place full of great opportunity and potentiality.

Thank you for giving me the chance to express my thoughts and suggestions on such a serious matter.

Maria Katsouli B'Lykeiou
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Ανώνυμος8 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 στις 9:53 π.μ.
Dear presidents, leaders, organizations from all over the world,

The last few years,due to the wars of the Asian countries,refugees in order to escape their own fate necesarilly moved all over the Europian Mediterranean countries.In that case some spesific measures must be taken in order to help those unlucky people to survive.

To begin with,state of the host countries must provide them some uninhabited houses or flats to reside or atleast offer them abadoned hotels to repair and renovate so they would feel more confident as they will be familiar with the other people next to them.

Αnother thing that should be done,as soon as the refugees fill our countries with dangerous illnesses and viruses,is that they should be donated first aid material and at least the most necessary vaccines cause if they aren't offered those meterials that would have
significant consequences.Also,the host countries should build communal toilets,bathrooms,provide them clothes,toys for their children and electrical appliances in order to feel like home.

The last but not least measure that should be taken,is that some volunteers must teach the refugees the mother tongue of their host countries so they get intergrated better.Further lessons that should be offered to them are Afternoon or summer lessons with the help of Arabic speakers in order to adapt the curicculum to their own needs.

To end with,i hope that you take seriously my aspirations and help those poor souls survive those obstacles they face in life.Thank you for giving me the opportunity to at least write my expetations on such an important fact.

Γιάννης Μιχαλόπουλος Β΄ Λυκείου

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theoni's blog12 Ιανουαρίου 2020 στις 10:48 π.μ.
I am writing this letter in regard with the refugee crisis that Greece faces the last few years. The issues of solidarity, human rights dissolve in a tangle of bureaucracy, indifference and lack of political will. Conditions in overcrowded unsanitary camps in North Eastern Aegean islands are deplorable.
Moria,a place of chaotic mass of humanity. They walt sometimes for more than a year for the slow wheels of Greek authorities to turn to review their asylum applications. Winter is here and many of these live outside the camp's walls in tents pitched on the surrounding hillsides without electricity or running water. Fights break out in the hours- long food lines. In addition to poor hygiene, women are afraid to use the toilets for fear of harassment. Vulnerable people and unaccompanied minors are supposed to be kept in safe areas inside the camp but because of overcrowding many live outside in the olive grove. There no formal schools. People come and go. The medical staff is seeing 100 patients a day. We are talking about a staff which is comprised of just two people.
Unfortunately 40% of the people living there are children that suffer from diseases that can directly be attributed to living conditions and bad hygiene. These, children are deprived of hope.
The situation in camps can be greatly improved with proper management, adopting an inclusive approach and by engaging the communities we all can help- whether that's funding, material aid or volunteers. The first step to be taken is a bureaucratic integration for a life in a new country. Moreover Christian churches set up a Relief Center where they offer food, internet access, child care, laundry facilities and English and Greek lessons for refugees. The Greek government should transfer unaccompanied children, pregnant women and older people to mainland of course the government should determine which migrants deserve refugee status and more them off the islands. They should be offered all the necessary prospects for education, job training and psychosocial support so that they can rebuild their lives.
Many steps should be accomplished especially from political, religious or individual parts as long as the "desperate" conditions of the refugees come to an end.
We are counting on you

Best regards Theoni Tsoureki.
Θεώνη Τσουρεκη Β4
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Taxiarhopoulos George15 Ιανουαρίου 2020 στις 2:11 μ.μ.
The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists in human history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and cultures to European commerce. The Renaissance is credited with bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization.During the 14th century, a cultural movement called humanism began to gain momentum in Italy. Among its many principles, humanism promoted the idea that man was the center of his own universe, and people should embrace human achievements in education, classical arts, literature and science.In 1450, the invention of the Gutenberg printing press allowed for improved communication throughout Europe and for ideas to spread more quickly.As a result of this advance in communication, little-known texts from early humanist authors such as those by Francesco Petrarch and Giovanni Boccaccio, which promoted the renewal of traditional Greek and Roman culture and values, were printed and distributed to the masses.Additionally, many scholars believe advances in international finance and trade impacted culture in Europe and set the stage for the Renaissance.Scholars believe the demise of the Renaissance was the result of several compounding factors.

By the end of the 15th century, numerous wars had plagued the Italian peninsula. Spanish, French and German invaders battling for Italian territories caused disruption and instability in the region.

Also, changing trade routes led to a period of economic decline and limited the amount of money that wealthy contributors could spend on the arts.

Later, in a movement known as the Counter-Reformation, the Catholic church censored artists and writers in response to the Protestant Reformation. Many Renaissance thinkers feared being too bold, which stifled creativity.

Furthermore, in 1545, the Council of Trent established the Roman Inquisition, which made humanism and any views that challenged the Catholic church an act of heresy punishable by death.

By the early 17th century, the Renaissance movement had died out, giving way to the Age of Enlightenment.It coincided with a boom in exploration, trade, marriage and diplomatic excursions... and even war. As with the Ancient Greeks and Romans (from whom the Renaissance took so much inspiration), a conquering army could bring not only a regime change but also a cultural overhaul.

The Renaissance changed the world in just about every way one could think of. It had a kind of snowball effect: each new intellectual advance paved the way for further advancements.

Italy in the 14th century was fertile ground for a cultural revolution. The Black Death had wiped out millions of people in Europe – by some estimates killing as many as one in three between 1346 and 1353.

By the simplest laws of economics, it meant that those who survived were left with proportionally greater wealth: either from fewer people inheriting more, or simply by virtue of supply and demand – with fewer workers available, wages naturally rose.
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Alexandra Spiropoulou16 Ιανουαρίου 2020 στις 11:07 π.μ.
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Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity and covering the 15th and 16th centuries. In addition to the standard periodization, proponents of a long Renaissance put its beginning in the 14th century and its end in the 17th century. The traditional view focuses more on the early modern aspects of the Renaissance and argues that it was a break from the past, but many historians today focus more on its medieval aspects and argue that it was an extension of the Middle Ages.[4][5]
The intellectual basis of the Renaissance was its version of humanism, derived from the concept of Roman Humanitas and the rediscovery of classical Greek philosophy, such as that of Protagoras, who said that "Man is the measure of all things." This new thinking became manifest in art, architecture, politics, science and literature. Early examples were the development of perspective in oil painting and the recycled knowledge of how to make concrete. Although the invention of metal movable type sped the dissemination of ideas from the later 15th century, the changes of the Renaissance were not uniformly experienced across Europe: the very first traces appear in Italy as early as the late 13th century, in particular with the writings of Dante and the paintings of Giotto.
As a cultural movement, the Renaissance encompassed innovative flowering of Latin and vernacular literatures, beginning with the 14th-century resurgence of learning based on classical sources, which contemporaries credited to Petrarch; the development of linear perspective and other techniques of rendering a more natural reality in painting; and gradual but widespread educational reform. In politics, the Renaissance contributed to the development of the customs and conventions of diplomacy, and in science to an increased reliance on observation and inductive reasoning. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, as well as social and political upheaval, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and the contributions of such polymaths as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who inspired the term "Renaissance man".[6][7]
The Renaissance began in the 14th century in Florence, Italy.[8] Various theories have been proposed to account for its origins and characteristics, focusing on a variety of factors including the social and civic peculiarities of Florence at the time: its political structure, the patronage of its dominant family, the Medici,[9][10] and the migration of Greek scholars and their texts to Italy following the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. Other major centres were northern Italian city-states such as Venice, Genoa, Milan, Bologna, and finally Rome during the Renaissance Papacy.

Some observers have called into question whether the Renaissance was a cultural "advance" from the Middle Ages, instead seeing it as a period of pessimism and nostalgia for classical antiquity,[16] while social and economic historians, especially of the longue durée, have instead focused on the continuity between the two eras,[17] which are linked, as Panofsky observed, "by a thousand ties
It is perhaps no accident that the factuality of the Italian Renaissance has been most vigorously questioned by those who are not obliged to take a professional interest in the aesthetic aspects of civilization – historians of economic and social developments, political and religious situations, and, most particularly, natural science – but only exceptionally by students of literature and hardly ever by historians of Art.

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Alexandra Spiropoulou16 Ιανουαρίου 2020 στις 12:36 μ.μ.
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The Magic of Gioconda
The Mona Lisa by Leornardo Da Vinci was painted in Florence between 1503and 1505. The painting is of Monna Lisa, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo , which is why the painting is also referred to as La Gioconda. There have been many speculations of deeper meaning of the Mona Lisa . Some believe the painting is a female version of the artist himself, others believe the painting contains hidden images.
Whether the painting was interned to have deeper meaning or simply to be a nice portrait, it is unique because of the woman’s mysterious smile and her unproven identity. Her gaze is another extraordinary part of the painting. Many believe that her eyes follow you across the room (the Louvre Museum in which it is being displayed).
In addition , many believe that this is marvelous work of art represents the idea of happiness (which is the meaning of the word “gioconda” in Italian ).
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