4th Grade A Secondary (10th Grade, Section A)
My name is Cristina. I'm 15 years old and this year I turn 16. My birthday is on 10th July. I study English at Britanico Institute. I am in advanced level English and I'm about to finish my studies. I'm going to take the FCE (exam). This exam gives me a great opportunity that consists of travelling to London to study at Cambridge University for a month for free! I really want to be there. Talking about music, I love rock and metal; my favorite band of rock is Led Zeppelin and of metal Avenged Sevenfold! Well, I'm a bit lazy, so I don't play many sports, although I'm also afraid of balls! But I play with my friends for fun. On holidays I was in a conversation course at Britanico, three times a week. Besides that, I was in an interior design course because I want to study architecture someday. I'm the only child in my family; sometimes I feel alone. My hobbies are singing and painting. I feel elated when I sing most songs in English. Finally, I'm a bit shy sometimes, but very hardworking in what I like.
My name is Pierina. I'm 14 years old. I like to listen to pop music, dance, and sing. My birthday is on 9th July. I have one brother. His name is Giacomo and he is 6 years old. My hobbies are going to the movies with my family and my friends and I like to read horror books. My favorite color is pink. My favorite food is cebiche. I like to run to the park, but I don't like sports. My favorite band is "Teen Angels" and my favorite singer is Docio Igarzabal (Argentina). My favorite series is "Wizards of Waverly Place." My favorite actress is Selena Gomez. I want to travel the world and visit places! I like to watch "Casi Angeles" every day and play games. I don't like to drink water, but I like to drink soda. My favorite movie is "Destination Final." I have a Twitter and Facebook account.
My name is Allison. I'm 15 years old. My birthday is December 17th. I listen to pop music. My favorite singer is Justin Bieber. I don't have a favorite band. I want to visit Canada because I want to see the snow. I live with my mom and my brother. His name is Alonso. He is 12 years old. I don't like to read. I love photography. I love chocolate, too, like Nutella. I just play sports in school with my friends for fun. On vacation, I travel or go to the beach. Every day I study English at an institute called ICPNA. I like to see drama movies. They're interesting! I'm happy, funny, and friendly.
My name is Francesco. I'm 15 years old. I live near "Santa Cruz." I have 2 brothers. The older one's name is Carlos and he's 28 years old and my other brother is Julio and he's 26 years old. I like to play basketball. I play basketball on the school's team with my friends. For me the best basketball player is Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. I like listening to music like death melodic metal (Soilwork), punk (Bad Religion), Indie (The Strokes), and rap (2Pac). I hate pop music because in my opinion it is much too simple. Also, I like electonic music like Daft Punk or Justice. For me, the best bass players are Victor Wooten and Flea and the best guitar player is Jimmy Page. I play the bass and the guitar, but just for fun. I'm not a pro, but I'm working at it. I don't like to play soccer; I just like to watch it with my Dad and brother. To finish, I have a dog. She's called Maya and she's 8 years old. Welcome to Peru! :)
My name is Carlos. I'm 14 years old. I like to exercise. I love to go bowling with my friends. I don't mind playing volleyball. I have a brother; his name is Edward. He's an engineer. My parents are separated, but I don't mind. When I finish school, I want to be a vet because I love all the animals, but I can't stand cats because I'm allergic to them. On my vacation, I went to the beach with my brother. I studied French (Alianza Francesa) and English (Britanico). My holidays are boring because I don't travel. On my last holidays I went to Brazil (Rio de Janeiro); I visited the Mountain Pan de Azucar and I went to the famous Carnival. I stayed in Brazil for two weeks. When I finish studying French, I want to travel to France (Lyon, Paris, Marsella, Chamonix, etc.) because it's beautiful.
Fourth Grade Secondary, Section B
My name is Gabriela and I'm fourteen years old. I've been in Santa Cruz school since I was 3. I have an older brother who has already finished this school. After my graduation, I hope to go to Germany or maybe to the USA to study. I don't like sports because I'm not good at them. I like pop-rock and Korean pop. My favorite band is Tokio Hotel. On my vacation I had a dance group and we practiced every day. I had so much fun with them!
My name is Sheyla. I'm fourteen years old and my birthday is on April 22nd. I have an older brother. His name is Leonardo, but everybody calls him Leo and he is twenty-six years old. I started to study at "Santa Cruz" School when I was six years old and I want to finish my studies at the same school. I want to study engineering and to be a successful professional. What activities do I like? Well, I love swimming, surfing, and listening to music. Last vacation I took surfing lessons and I think I'm good at that sport. When I surf, I feel like all the world belongs to me and I also love the beach. So, the combination between the sea, the sun, and me is the best thing in the world. I also am studying English at ICPNA because I like this language and I want to travel to other countries, such as the United States. There are more things about me, but for the moment that's all.
My name is Tonny. I'm fourteen years old. My birthday is September 8th. I have only one brother. I like swimming. I listen to pop and rock music. My favorite band is Led Zeppelin and the Black Eyed Peas. I like to play video games. On vacation, I traveled to Chiclayo and Arequipa. I went to the beach and I ate Ceviche. I like to speak English. Sometimes I watch TV. Sometimes I read books. I have two pets. I love technology. I don't get nervous talking with other people. I'll study Bittness when I'm eighteen years old. I talk with my friends about TV shows. I watch comedy everyday. This is my life.
My name is Mauro. I'm fourteen years old. My birthday is August 28th. I'm happy and sometimes hardworking. During school breaks I walk with my friends Renato and Jeremy. On holidays if I'm in my house I watch TV and if I'm on the beach I surf with my cousins. I've got an older brother and an older sister. They speak english, but my brother more so because he lives in Europe. I like skateboarding and surfing, but especially I love Juan Jesus and Rodrigo's jokes - they're very, very, very funny. When I finish school I want to be here in Peru for one or two years with my parents and then go to Moscow or USA because I want to study technology - I love modern technology. My favorite bands are Queen, RHCP, AC/DC and I like pop music, too, like Michael Jackson, Madonna, or BTR. I study in Britanico and it's one level for two months.
My name is Alejandra and I'm 14. I'll turn 15 next July. I study at Britanico institute and I'm in advanced level 4. I hope I'll win the scholarship to the UK. I have been in Santa Cruz school since I was 6. I'll study in the United States when I finish school because I have family in Florida, New Jersey, and New York so it shouldn't be a problem. I'd love to travel abroad. I like the idea of knowing other places and cities of other countries. My favourite kind of music is rock. I like The Beatles, Queen, The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc. On my vacation I studied at Britanico every day. Afterwards, sometimes I went to the cinema with my friends. I also traveled to Arequipa with my family. I have a small family. I'ts just my parents, my brother, and me. My brother is 2 years old, but I don't like to take care of him because he's a baby and he cries a lot so it stresses me out. I try to play any kind of sport, but I'm really bad at them. The only sport I can do is swimming.
My name is Ana Belen. I'm 15 years old and my birthday is on July 3rd. I study at Britanico English Institute. I have a small family. I have only one brother and he was in this school. On my vacation, I traveled to Cuzco because my brother lives there. I also studied english every day. I like sports and my favorite is basketball so I practice this sport often. I play soccer with my friends and that is very fun, too. I like all music, but I prefer rock music and my favorite band is Queen. I'll study at San Martin University when I finish school because it's the best university in Communication. I would like to travel to the United States with my mom because my family lives in Las Vegas. I enjoy going to the cinema with my best friends. I love dancing to salsa music and I practice in the dance academy. I like to do things with my best friends and we all do things together.
Fifth Grade Secondary, Section B (11th Grade, graduation year)
My name is Josemaria. I am 16 years old and I have an older sister. I traveled to Chiclayo on vacation for one month and relaxed. Sometimes I go to a gym. I like to play basketball and I play championships with my school team. My dream is to finish the university. I have studied in this school for ten years. My birthday is on November 24th. I have studied english for one year in an institute. In my free time I listen to music and play basketball.
My name is Michelle. I'm 16 years old and my birthday is on November 24th. My hobby is playing volleyball. In my free time I study english everyday in the afternoons. I like to teach children. When I finish school I hope to go to the United States to study. I have one brother. He's 14 years old and is younger than me.
My name is Adolfo Alanirro. I am 15 years old. This is my final year at school and I want to spend my time with my best friends and teacher, go on the graduation trip with my friends, and the final party of the grade because I know afterwards I can't see them again. After the school year, I want to study at Catolico University for a career in journalism because I like to speak a lot and especially in English. In my free time I study at the Catholic institute, "Idiomas Catolica." About my family, I have an older sister and a younger brother. I like to speak English with my sister the best. If I have the opportunity I would really like to travel to the United States. I think the Peruvian people have had good experiences there. About my favorite dishes, I like Lomo Saltado and ceviche. They are the best dishes of Peru. The music I listen to is everything, but I don't have a favorite band yet, maybe in the future.
My name is Cariel. I'm the oldest of my family, well, actually my father and my mom are older than me, but between my siblings, I have two brothers and one sister. In my free time I like to read, but I always choose a book that has romance with mystery. I love to dance; I'm in an academy of dance. This year I wait for the trip with a lot of enthusiasm. My plans are to end the school with excellent grades and also have offers at universities. I want to study law, first here in Peru, but then in Harvard University (US). For hobbies, I really love to cook, especially desserts. I have two uncles in Canada and when they come here to Peru I practice English with them.
My name is Maria. My birthday is on April 16th. I live with my parents and my brother. He is studying accounting at university. In my free time I usually watch TV. My favorite series is The Walking Dead; I think that this program is interesting. After school I want to study architecture. I want to start my own business, also, I want to travel to Paris. For this year I am really excited because we are going to go to Cuzco. On my last vacation I went to the beach, but I haven't gone to a swimming pool yet. I have been studying in this school since I was five years old so I will miss it.
My name is Ruben. I'm 16 years old. My birthday is March 4th. I live in Callao. I've been at this school for 13 years. I have one brother and one sister. My sister is 1 years old and my brother is 5 years old. I'm planning to get into UNI University. In my free time I play soccer and ride my bike. My favorite sport is soccer. I do not have a a favorite band, but I like to listen to music.
My name is Alejandro. I'm 15 years old. I've been in this school for 13 years. My birthday is on July 30th. I have one sister and one brother. My sister has just finished at this school and she got into Ricardo Palma's University. I'm planning to get into San Martin's University. I would like to be a pilot. In my free time, I like to play the guitar, also, I like to play soccer. On vacation, I went to the beach and to the swimming pool, too.
My name is Dominique. I'm 16 years old. I started at Santa Cruz high school when I was 11 years old. My parents are divorced and I live with my father. I'm the oldest sister out of four. I want to be a doctor. My dream is to build my own clinic. In my free time, I like to spend time with my friends and with my boyfriend. I'm not good at playing any sports. I like to dance and sing. I'm good at doing that. I'm a creative person. I like to draw different worlds. I'm very crazy. My ideas are more different than any other person.
My name is Aaron. My birthday is on June 22nd. I have two older sisters. My goals are to finish school and go to college. I'd like to be a civil engineer. This is my second year at this school. In my free time I like to play the guitar and play sports. I play soccer, basketball, volleyball, and am learning martial arts.
Fifth Grade Secondary, Section A (11th Grade, graduation year)
Hello, my name is Luz and I am fifteen years old. My hobbies are to read, listen to music, and play volleyball. I like to listen to romantic music and hip-hop. On my vacation I did nothing. I don't study English in an institute. I have one brother and he is little. In university I want to study Mineral Engineering. I live with my parents and brother. My favorite band is The Strokes.
Hello, my name is Andrea. I'm 15 years old. My hobby is to run. I love to read romantic books. I have 2 little brothers and one sister. I study British Engligh. I want to be an economist or an industrial engineer. I would liek to travel around the world. My favorite actor is Johnny Depp.
Hi, my name is Martin. I'm 16 years old. I like to practice many sports like soccer, volleyball, and others. I want to be a professional soccer player, but then I want to study industrial engineering. I would like to travel around the world and meet people.
I'm Jorge and I am 15 years old. I have a borther who studies with me in this school. I like to read a lot about romantic situations and about war history. I listen to music from the 70's and 80's. I play a lot of computer games since I was 9 years old. I want to study law after I finish this school.
I am Renato. I am 16 years old. In my free time I like to play basketball, listen to music, and play the guitar. My favorite music is heavy metal. My favorite band is Metallica. I have one brother and he studies at ICPNA (linguistics institute). I have studied in this school since I was five years old. I live with my father and my brothers.
I'm George. I am 16 years old. I love to skate. In my free time, I skateboard, listen to music, and play the guitar. I don't have any brothers or sisters. On Saturdays, I study French [at an institute]. I live with my mother and grandmother. I have one dog. His name is Lakay and he is two months old. I would like to be a systems engineer. My favorite bands are "All Time Love" and "System of a Down." I like rock and electronic music. I like computer games.
My name is Alexander and I like pets. I have studied here since I was 5 years old. One of my hobbies is playing video ames. I have 2 brothers. I like electro music and rock. I would like to be a doctor. I'm 15 years old. I've studied english at ICPNA. My favorite sport is tennis and soccer.
My name is Fabian. I'm fifteen years old. My parents are together; I have one brother and two sisters who are older than me. I am studying English in my afternoons at ICPNA from 5-6pm. I like listening to music, but only romantic songs. I love playing tennis; it is my favorite activity. I want to study physical therapy after school and work at the same time. I want to be a tennis player; it's my dream. I'd like to travel to France. I also like to swim.
My name is Yulissa and my nickname is Yuli. I am 15 years old. I'm a student at Santa Cruz school. Also, I study at ICPNA in the afternoon. Sometimes, when I go home, I like to listen to music. My favorite types of music are rock, metal, and anything by Metallica. My favorite bands are Ecliptika and WarCry. When I have free time, I like to watch animes on my computer or play League of Legends. I like one specific animal -- the cat, because it was my first pet and friend. At night, I like to sleep. On the weekend, I sleep for ten hours. I live with my mother and my father lives with other people. My sister lives with her boyfriend in the United States. I have a dog and cat. I think when I finish school, I'm going to prepare at academic and later, I will apply at San Marcos University.
