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The working woman monument

The monument consists of three connectec plates (the plates are big at the bottom and then become smaller at the top). The monument is made of steel.This piece is not representational but it is abstract. The shape isn't organic and measures 40 meters because it is very big and tall and it seems to reach the sky. Finally it represents the curves of a woman.

As it is made of steel, depending on the day and the time, the monument changes its colour. It has secondary colours, that may seem red, brown or black. This monument is abstract and may have different meanings.

It is a contemporary abstract monument: you can't determine easily what it is, so it is abstract. Pieces are hooked in a special way ranging from large to small. The author, Andreu Alfaro Hernandez wanted to imitate the curves of a woman and it has the shape of a needle because it represents the tools that women used in the textile factories

 

ARE YOU MY HOST FAMILY ?

This is a video done by two students from Torre del Palau, Terrassa. It was a project to improve their English and the truth is that they have had a great day  

Patricia Alexandra English dialogue

Patricia Alexandra English dialogue

HAPPY SANT PATRICK'S DAY !

SAINT PATRICK'S CONTEST

1- Where is Ireland?

Ireland is an island in the eastern part of the North Atlantic

2- How far is Ireland from New York?

It is 3000 miles distance

3-Is West Virginia larger than Ireland?

Ireland is larger than West Virginia

4- How many provinces has Ireland got?

Ireland has got 4 provinces

5-How many counties has Northern Ireland got?

Northern Ireland has got 6 counties

6- What happened during the Great Potato Famine?

Before Great Potato Famine, Ireland's population was over 8 million, now is 4 million because people emigrate.

7-What does the Irish flag symbolize?

The Irish flag symbolizes the union and south in peace

8- Why is Ireland called”The Emerald Isle”?

Because there rains more than 225 days/year

9- What does the shamrock symbolize?

It symbolize good luck and the Holy Trinity

10-How did St.Patrick explain the Holy Trinity?

He explained the Holy Trinity acord the legend

11-What's the real national symbol of Ireland?

The national symbol of Ireland is the Celtic Harp

12- What's the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin

13- How big is the Guinness factory?

The factory spans over 60 acres

14-Who established the Guinness company?T

The Guinness company was established of Arthur Guiness

15- How many beers does an Irish drink every year?

They drink 369 beers

16- How many people kiss the Blarney stone every year?

There are over 400.000 people smooch the stone every year

17- Why are the Cliffs of Moher so famous?

Because they are extended 5 miles down the west coast, the cliffs reach a height of 702 ft above the Atlantic Ocean

18- Where was St. Patrick born?

St Patrick was born in England

19- How many people visit Ireland every year?

Ireland has around 8 millions visitants every year

20- How many people in the world say they have Irish ancestors?

There are an estimated 80 million people who claim Irish ancestry all over the world.