Understanding Altruism and a Dramatic Sea Rescue
The Pros and Cons of Helping Others
In this life, there are many people. There are those who prove to be excellent individuals by helping us, and those who do not. For this reason, we are going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of helping people.
Potential Disadvantages of Offering Help
On the one hand, we must consider the disadvantages of helping. When you help someone, they may feel bad because of their pride regarding your good action. Moreover, an elderly person may feel useless if you do everything for them.
The Positive Impact of Altruistic Actions
On the other hand, we are going to talk about the advantages. Thus, when we help other people, we feel so good about ourselves because we have performed a kind action toward others, making them happy. In fact, if we help them, they will likely help us in return.
Summing up, and in our humble opinion, it is better to give happiness to everybody so that you feel better about the world.
Key Connectors and Vocabulary
On the one hand, on the other hand, firstly, secondly, moreover (por otra parte), furthermore (además), it is true that, in addition (además de), I believe that (creo que), to sum up, in short.
A Dramatic Summer Holiday at Sea
It all began when Adrian went to the beach with his family during the last summer holidays. They stayed in a hotel near the sea and were really enjoying their time there.
The Unexpected Shark Attack
One day, they decided to go out to sea by yacht. Everything was going well until the engine broke down. Everyone was very nervous because they were in the middle of the sea. It was at night when a big shark started to hit the yacht. Afterward, the yacht began to sink and the entire family fell into the sea. Adrian's cousin started to swim fast and the shark attacked him. Suddenly, a boat appeared and shot the shark, which left quickly. The boat rescued all the family and took Adrian's cousin to the hospital.
Survival and Recovery After the Incident
In the end, the surgeon had to cut Adrian's cousin's leg, but he survived the operation. At last, the whole family returned home.
Narrative Transitions and Time Expressions
When, while, before, after, as soon as, by the time, until, during, yesterday, all night, a week later, it all began when (todo comenzó cuando), it was a cold day, before I knew it (antes de darme cuenta), suddenly, first, at first (al principio), in the beginning, to begin with, next, later, meanwhile, finally, at last (por fin).