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1.- DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOPIC 1.1.- Read the following reading excerpt: Myths and legends: Pandora and Thor Human beings have told each other stories for as long as we`ve had language to tell them with. There are many different types of stories or “narratives” such as short stories, biographies, poems and plays, just to name a few. Among the oldest types of stories are myths and legends. Myths and legends are traditional stories that are passed down from generation to generation, usually orally and often changing slightly as they are re told. A myth is a fictional story about supernatural beings and events and it is often used to explain the world around us. A legend is a story based on historical facts, but which hasn`t been proved. Legends are usually about kings, queens and heroes. So, the Mayan story about the creation of the world is a myth and the story of Robin Hood is a legend. Myths have such popular appeal because the characters portray both humanity`s ...

The world`s best places to stay: some of the world`s quirkiest hotels 1.- DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOPIC 1.1.- Read the following reading excerpt: The world`s best places to stay: some of the world`s quirkiest hotels What do you want from a hotel? Something clean and comfortable for sure, but do you sometimes find your hotel room a little boring? Do you want your night to be as much as part of your vacation adventure as your days? Here are four recommendations for a stay you`ll never forget. A.- Palacio de Sal: Most of us know about the ice hotels in countries like Sweden, when everything, even your bed, is made out of ice. But this hotel in Bolivia is even more unusual; it is made out of salt. About 350 km. south of the city La Paz, this hotel is on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni, the world`s largest salt plain. It was built using around a million blocks of salt. Visitors report that the food in the restaurant is excellent, especially their famous “salt chicken.” There`s...

1.- DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOPIC 1.1.- Read the following reading excerpt: Money: how to stop it from ruining your relationship