TORO VERDE NATURE PARK IN OROCOVIS

I really enjoy touring the island. One of my New Year's resolution of 2011 is to visit all 78 towns of Puerto Rico even if I have been there before. I have a map at home of the island and once I visit the town, I color it in so I have an idea of which towns I still need to visit. Of course, my camera has to accompany me. I take pictures of the town square, the city hall, the Catholic cathedral, and other tourist attractions.

I also like to do the adventure tours. I have gone ziplining in Orocovis and four tracking in Luquillo. Here I will share some pictures of my adventure tour in Toro Verde Nature Park located in Orocovis. If you like extreme sports and feeling the adrenaline rush, then this is a place for you. Enjoy the photos. Then answer the questions that follow.

Getting ready for my first ziplining experience!

I made it!

Look mom, no hands!!

There are also hanging bridges, but I didn't try this.

Just so you have an idea how beastly The Beast is!!

I think I'm having second thoughts!!

Ready to flyyyy!!

Sometimes you don't make it to the other side, but don't worry, the tour guide comes to get you. LOL!!

Would you dare to do this???

Task: Answer the questions below. Copy the question and then respond. Double space between each response.

1. Have you ever been to Toro Verde?

2. Would you go ziplining, cross the hanging bridges and/or go on the beast? Why or why not?

3. Make a comment about one of the photos.

4. What place in Puerto Rico would you recommend for an adventure tour?

5. Ask me a question about my experience at Toro Verde.

DATE DUE:  October 5, 2011

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Your first writing assignment is very easy. All you have to do is complete the sentences with information about yourself. For each sentence mention THREE things. Here are the sentences:

1. Things I like to do for fun are _____________.
2. Three places that I consider everyone should visit in Puerto Rico are ___________.
3. I am really scared of ____________.
4. I don't like __________.
5. I wish I could ______________.

Example:

1. Things I like to do for fun are dancing, watching stand-up comedy, and touring the island.

2. Three places that I consider everyone should visit in Puerto Rico are Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo, Cueva Ventana in Arecibo, and Toro Verde in Orocovis.

3. I am really scared of roaches, mice, and getting a disease like cancer.

4. I don't like beans, waiting in line, and tailgaters.

5. I wish I could eat anything and not gain weight, live in an apartment with an ocean view, and have the summer off (no work!!)

TASK: Now that you have learned something about me, it's your turn. Be specific! Remember to mention THREE things in each sentence. Also, make at least one comment about what I wrote. Double space between each sentence.

DATE DUE:  September 19, 2011

WELCOME TO BLOGGING

Hi! Welcome to English 3001. As part of the English class, we will be working on blogs. This will help you to practice your English in a different, and hopefully, a fun way. You will be required to comment on my blog entries. This will make up 20% of your final grade.

Points will be given for your effort. No points will be deducted for errors. However, points will be deducted for incomplete work, late entries or work not done by you. Remember, this is just another way to practice English so do the entry by yourself.

At the end of each blog, a due date will be posted. Each blog is worth 15 points. If the entry is late (up to 3 days), you will lose 5 points. Entries posted later than 3 days will NOT be counted.

Hope you enjoy this experience.