"The others"

1.THE OTHERS

Last month we saw "The Others", a scary film. I love scary films, but I can't sleep. This film is from year 2001 and it won eight Goya Awards. Here's a little introduction of the film.

In the year1898, in England, a family lived in an old house. The mother (Grace) was rich and the children (Anne and Nicholas) were photosensitive. The father was at the war and they were sad. In the house were two rules: every time you enter in a room, you must close the door with the key; and all the curtains must be closed when Anne and Nicholas were there. And one extra thing is: the family belived in God.

One day arrived Lydia (was mute), Mrs Mills and Mr Tuttle, the new servants. The mother explain them the rules and they promise that.

In the house happened strange things and Anne was the only can see the ghost called Victor, and they were friends. When Anne told that to her brother, he started crying and her mother was angry and didn't believe she. But one day, the mother heard a noise. She think was Lydia, but Lydia stayed with Mrs Mills and Mr Tuttle in the garden. Then, she believed her daughter.

2.CHARACTERS

Grace; Nicholas and Anne (the children, photosensitive); Lydia (mute), Mrs Mills and Mr Tuttle (the servants); and Victor (the intruder).

3.VOCABULARY

Priest - Capellà  ;  Bleed - Sagnar  ;  Mad - Boja  ;  To bless - Beneïr  ;  Breathing - Respirant  ;  Trigger - Gallet  ;  Groveyard - Cementiri  ;  Buried - Enterrat

HALLOWEEN

When and where is it celebrated?

Halloween is celebrate on the 31st October in America, Britain and Ireland.

Why is it celebrated on the 31st October?

It is celebrated on the 31st October, because that is the day of the Celts and believe the evil spirits and the dead come into the living world.

Is it a religious celebration?

Yes, it is a very religious celebration. But it isn't in a true Christian sense.

What does the word 'Halloween' mean?

The word "Halloween" means the night of the witches or the dead.

Name 2 typical games.

The children play a game called "Trick-or-treating" and they get some candies. Also, they play a game called "snap'apple".

When did it become a dangerous celebration?Why?

It become a dangerous celebration when contact became possible between the spirits and the physical world and magical things were more likely to happen.

How do people celebrate it today?

On the night of Halloween people wear costumes and go to Halloween parties. The children go to the houses and do the "Trik-or-treating" and so they have sweets.