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HOW TO BE FRIENDLY WITH ENVIRONMENT?

In this century, most of the people are getting worry about the environment and its climate changes, but some of us don't have any idea of how to help.  That's why I am writing this to give you 2 ideas that seems to me the most easier and helpful to do at home:

1. TURN OFF COMPUTERS AT NIGHT

By turning off your computer instead of leaving it in sleep mode, you can save 40 watt-hours per day and a few money in the bill. If you don't want to wait for your computer to start up, set it to turn on automatically a few minutes before you get to work, or boot up while you're pouring your morning cup of coffee. 

2. GO VEGETARIAN ONCE A WEEK

One less meat-based meal a week helps the planet and your diet. For example: It requires 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef. You will also save some trees. For each hamburger that originated from animals raised on rainforest land, approximately 55 square feet of forest have been destroyed.

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About holidays

It was very hard for me to choose a country or a specific culture to talk about because there are many awesome things to explore and show to my classmates, but I finally made my decision and I chose Germany. 

In Germany, there is a very important festival which is call Oktoberfest. It takes place in Munich, Germany and starts from late September until the first weekend in October. There are many people from all over the world that arrives to enjoy this fest.  

Oktoberfest is the world's largest funfair celebrated every year. It is an important part of Bavarian culture since 1810. The festival is held in an area named the Theresienwiese located near Munich's center. 

What people do in this fest? 

People used to drink A LOT OF BEER, but it is not the only thing that they can do. 

Here is a Top 10 things to do during the Oktoberfest: 

1. Check out the biggest tents: 

2. Learn a few phrases in German:

3. Explore Marienplatz (The city's center): 

4. Grab a beer in Hofbräuhaus:

5. Go see a castle (Neuschwanstein Castle):

6. Can not miss the wagons pulled by strong horses: 

7. Remember your trip and also think of Oktoberfest gifts for friends: 

8. Listen a new kind of music:

9. Try the typical food: 

10. Last but not least, you have to enjoy the whole funfair: 

Video about Oktoberfest: 

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