The writer of the first text emphasizes that a substantial amount of stuff is

being thrown away by many of us every week. The author also points out the
fact that although some of these objects can be efficiently recycled, a
considerable portion of them cannot. Besides the effort that both
government and citizens have been doing, the current state of our
environment is alerting us about how our actions are not sufficient. The
writer of this text also enlisted strong evidence supporting the claim that
further action needs to be taken in order to make a beneficial and significant
impact on our planet. I personally consider this point of view a logical
approach to the topic, understanding that we as people should do more to
prevent our planet to reach the point of no return in ecological terms.

The writer of the second text raises the issue of how shortly we keep our
electronic devices with us. His argument rests on the premise that we are
constantly being bombarded with vigorous marketing campaigns that impulse
us to acquire the last model of our gadgets. The author also explains that
instinctively we want to stay up to date in terms of the capabilities and
advancements of telecommunications. Additionally, it is wondered in this
second extract if this desire is fuelled by the rapid pace of advances in the
technological field. In my own opinion, I believe this an interesting point of
view that aims at making clear how easily disposable people consider digital
products are. I have to mention that this would be also caused by the urge
that humans have, it the social media era, of being constantly in touch with
each other.
Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to the article you published in the last issue about how taking risks
makes life worth living. Whilst some interesting experiences are shared that will no doubt
encourage curious enquiry, some of the points made in favour of not undertaking any risk are
fundamentally dull and somewhat exaggerated.

I would definitely agree, as you very well explained in the article, that people should, at least
once in life, assume some kind of risk in order to inject their lives with a dose of adrenaline. As
regards my personal experience, my family and I decided to embark on a journey through the
East coast of California with no hotels booked nor car reserved, just our plane tickets from
Argentina and return. Mentioning the fact that we are used to travel with a detailed
timetable, this was an enormous challenge for us. On the day of the arrival, we were in the
middle of San Francisco, in the afternoon, with no place to stay in. We went over to some
hotels to book a room for a couple of days, but they were either full or really expensive. In the
end, we manage to get a suite in a huge hotel on the outskirts of the city. That´s how our
unforgettable experience began.

I am sure readers will agree with me when I say that is a question of human instinct to go over
the limits, whatever they are. Some people do it physically or even economically, while others
do it mentally. The clear thing is: humanity would never be what it is if it were not for all those
persons who decide to go beyond, to transcend. The unconformists. However, I clearly
understand those who decide to stay in their comfort zone. Challenges are for those who are
willing to face them.

To conclude, I believe that people are free to choose their own path in life, but certainly, I
choose to spice up mine with some risky experiences whenever I could. And for all those who
are wondering, I invite them to just take some risks!

Yours faithfully,