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MARCH 1ST, 2024 BY ENGLISH WORKSHOP IV

Phrase of the day
Flames Clamoring for Attention:
Addressing the Global Forest Fire Crisis
Maria Colindres

Intelligence consists
not only of knowledge,
but also of the ability
to apply knowledge in
practice".
Aristoteles

Index

Photograph by CRISTEN ROMERO flames clamoring for

attention: addressing
Forest fires, disasters caused by both natural forces and negligent the global forest fire
crisis ............... (Pg.2)
human actions, represent one of the most pressing challenges for the Between cultures and
conservation of our ecosystems. These conflagrations trigger a chain landscapes:
Experiences of a
reaction of effects that goes beyond apparent devastation, affecting curious
traveler............. (Pg.3)
biodiversity, air quality and environmental balance.

Between Cultures and Landscapes:

Experiences of a Curious Traveler
By Cristen Romero & Cindy Gonzales
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The Nature World
Flames Clamoring for Attention:
Addressing the Global Forest Fire Crisis
BY MARIA COLINDRES
WHAT ROLE DO CLIMATIC
CONDITIONS PLAY IN THE
SPREAD OF FIRES?
According to the American
Embassy website, " A rash of forest
fires has affected areas around
Tegucigalpa over the past several
days. Smoke from the fires has
reduced air quality and visibility in
and around the capital. There is no
impact on embassy operations at
this time. Flights arriving and PHOTO BY KPN SAFETY SOLUTIONS (A TRAGIC FOREST FIRE)
departing Toncontín International It wasn’t long before the entire village was aware of the
Airport have not been affected at event, some arrived at the scene and tried to put out the
this time.” (2019). A day like any fire. I don’t know what happened next because it was late
other without any special event, at so we returned home. The next day I realized that the fire
approximately at 4 in the afternoon, had spread to several hectares, so I’m sure this partially
there was a hot sun, I don’t affected my village.
remember the exact date but I know Nature offers an excellent setting for self-reflection and
that it was several years ago. I was relaxation. Take moments for meditation, yoga, or simply
at home with my family when we sit quietly to appreciate the beauty around you.
suddenly saw a lot of smoke coming Disconnect from technology, immerse yourself in the
from the hill. Since it is only about 8 sounds of nature, and allow yourself to unwind and
minutes away, we decided to go rejuvenate and do not forget protect forest, animals and
check and what was happening was all related with nature. In my opinion we must take care
that a bad-hearted individual had of the forests because this is our way of life.
accidentally caused a fire.

OPINIONS
CINDY GONZALES (23) STUDENT CRISTEN ROMERO(25) STUDENT
Fires are very bad and above all I believe that the people who burn the forest
dangerous, especially for the poor are not right in the head, because they are our
animals, such as birds. They have their source of life and without them we will have
home and people coming to destroy it is serious consequences not only for the climate,
very difficult. but also for our health.

TEGUCIGALPA, U. E. (2019, 1 JULIO). ALERT/FOREST FIRE – U. S. EMBASSY – TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS - U.S. EMBASSY IN HONDURAS. U.S. EMBASSY IN HONDURAS.
HTTPS://HN.USEMBASSY.GOV/ALERT-FOREST-FIRE-U-S-EMBASSY-TEGUCIGALPA-HONDURAS/

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Getting Between Cultures and Landscapes:
Away Experiences of a Curious Traveler
BY CINDY GONZALES & CRISTEN ROMERO

THE EXPERIENCE OF TRAVELING ALONE OR GETTING A

TOURIST GUIDE? HERE WE WILL KNOW WHAT IS THE BEST
OPTION
According to the website traveling, it tells us that: “Joining a
tour allows you to benefit from a guide’s expertise and experience.
You’ll learn much more about a destination and its attractions
than you’re likely to on your own. And sometimes it’s great to just
sit back and let someone else worry about how to get where
you’re going.” (2024) PHOTO BY EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI

Here I will tell you about my experience knowing a little THE EXPERIENCE TRAVELING TO
more about Honduras. I had the opportunity to travel to Amapala GUATEMALA
beach, in december 2023, with my stay in Playa Grande. My
experience was simply delightful. From the moment I arrived, I
was blown away by the natural beauty that surrounds this place.
The soft, golden sand stretched towards the horizon, while the
crystal-clear waters of the gulf invited you to immerse yourself in
them. One of the activities I enjoyed the most was simply relaxing
on the beach, listening to the soft murmur of the waves and PHOTO NORMAN LIFE
feeling the sea breeze on my skin. It was as if time had stopped, Every year at the beginning
allowing me to completely disconnect from everyday worries and of January, it is like a
simply enjoy the present moment. I also had the opportunity to tradition in my village that
explore the surroundings of the beach, walking along the shore people devoted to the Black
and admiring the natural beauty that surrounds it. From the local Christ of Esquipulas go to
flora and fauna to the stunning views of the gulf and surrounding Guatemala to celebrate his
mountains, every moment seemed like something straight out of day. About 8 years ago my
a postcard. (Cindy Gonzales) cousin Ramón went with my
grandmother to celebrate
This experience is of the young Andy Guzman (25),He two years this event, he told me that it
ago or so that I traveled and knew The country of Colombia, was a fantastic experience
exactly the city of Cartagena de Indias. As he told me, I travel in a just to travel to another
group and discovered the wonders and charms of this city, its country, learn about other
architecture, its beautiful beaches and above all its culture and cultures and enjoy different
gastronomy that is what highlights the Colombian country. It was foods. The only thing that he
a five-day trip which had the opportunity to see the city of did not like is that he spent
Bogotá, the historic center of Cartagena, the castle of San Felipe more than eight hours on the
of this city and several restaurants. Which says that if I went back bus but that time was special
to Colombia and could see other cities this beautiful country. where he enjoyed other
(Cristen Romero) landscapes.
Wesselman, S. (2024, 11 febrero). Why Book a Guided Tour? 5 Benefits of Group Travel & Tours. Spend Life
Traveling. https://www.spendlifetraveling.com/group-travel-benefits/
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