The zoo in my city is really big. There are different sections of animals depending on where they live and the kind of animals they are. There is also a really awesome petting zoo where you can pet and see the animals close up.
I really enjoyed the reptile section. The snakes, lizards and crocodiles are absolutely amazing. The African safari was my favourite part with lions, tiger, giraffes and elephants.
It was really fascinating to watch these animals and we even got to see feeding time. They sure eat a lot! Later, we had a very tasty lunch at the cafe in the zoo. We managed to see most of the sections and I even had time to stop off at the gift shop to get a great book on reptiles. Let’ s just say I was really exhausted by the end of the day. I hope I will go back soon as I learned so much and had a lot of fun. I plan to suggest a trip to the zoo to my school. If you come to visit I promise to take you there. It’ s a day you won’ t forget! Take care, Charles
Transport problems
There are always traffic jams in the city centre at rush hour when people are travelling to work and school. In my city people rely mainly on buses and the underground railway for public transport. Services usually run from around 6 in the morning to midnight. At weekends, the trains run a little later – until around 3 in the morning. I think there are also special night buses that run all night in the city centre. My family and I usually travel by the Underground. We find it cheap and efficient, although it can get a little crowded at times. Recently they re-introduced the tram in my city. It has helped reduce traffic up to a point, but I still don’ t think the network is big enough to cover all the areas that need it. On some days cars are banned from the city centre with an even number plate and on other days cars with an odd number plate are banned.
Fear and phobias
Fear is a basic human emotion which helps alert us to a dangerous situation. When we are afraid or fearful, the brain sends signals to the nervous system. In turn, this causes the body to react with symptoms such as sweating or shaking and the heart beats faster in order to pump more blood to the muscles. This prepares us with the extra energy we need in order to either put up a fight or run away.
Phobias are extreme fears and can develop as the result of something scary which we experienced in the past. For example, a young child may be bitten by a dog and this experience is‘ remembered’ by the brain well on into adult life. The person is now afraid of any dog that he or she sees.
One way to overcome phobias is by not avoiding scary situations. We can also make a list of all our fears, starting with the least serious ones, and then begin to deal with them one at a time. In the end, we will come to realise that we can overcome our fears.
Tips to save you from a dangerous situation
It is best to avoid going out alone, especially at night. If you must do so, here are a few tips that could save you from a dangerous situation. First, always use busy roads with people on them when you are walking. An attacker will be more likely to strike on a lonely road. Second, if you are attacked by a mugger, don’ t attempt to put up a fight. It’ s much better just to give up your bag, as this could save you from injury. If you meet anyone strange who attempts to insult you, simply ignore them and keep walking. Never try to answer back with a rude reply, as this could make the person even more aggressive. You should also avoid taking short cuts through lonely areas and remember to walk fast and purposefully. It’ s only common sense to carry your mobile phone with you in
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