Jason's Letter. (Task: giving instructions)

24 October 2012

Dear Xuan

How are you, man? As you know, I'm going to go on holiday; we have already talked about that. So here are my instructions for you.

My leaving date is 28 October, so would you mind staying at my flat from 29 October until 3 November?

First of all, when you come to my flat, I'd like you to stay in the guest room, because my bedroom is really dirty and there are some documents on my shelves, you don't need to worry about cleaning my room. If you are hungry, you can cook for yourself. The plates are all in the cupboard in the kitchen and all the things like pans, forks and knives are easy to find. Be careful of the oven, it doesn't work. So please don't use it.

Also you can take your clothes to my house. If you want to wash them, you can use the washing machine. It's really hard to use but don't worry about that, I'll demonstrate it for you. If you want to borrow some electronic things (e.g. camera, computer or something like that), I will tell you where they are.

It is important to open the window, because in my flat, the air isn't fresh. I want to remind you that my flat is on the second floor, so could you please close the window when you go to bed. In addition, I don't have air conditioning so would you mind using the heater if you feel cold.

Finally, I must warn you to BE CAREFUL about the Room 101 on the first floor, because in this room there are some unusual animals such as snakes, fierce dogs and maybe ghosts.

Good luck.

Jason.

PS Don't feed the spiders!!!

Bristol's Top 10 Fascinating Facts

1– Magna Carta by Bristol's King John:

Originally issued in Latin in the year 1215.

This charter required Bristol's King John to proclaim certain liberties and accept that his will was not arbitrary.

2– Edward Teach:

Better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate.

Little is known about his early life. It is commonly believed that he was born in about 1680.

His name is from his thick black beard and scary appearance.

 

3– The Hippodrome:

Celebrates its 100^th anniversary this December.

Its magnificent gold and red interior.

 

4– Bristol Blue Glass:

During the late 18^th century Richard Champion merchant making porcelain was working with a chemist. Together they began a search to give the blue glaze decoration on the white porcelain.

Lazurus and Jacobs were the most famous makers in 1780.

5– Arnolfini:

It's an art centre and gallery. It has a program of exhibitions, live art, music, poetry …

It's named after the Arnolfini Portrait - one of the earliest paintings to assert the presence of the artist in the picture.

 

6– Painted Gorillas:

Launched in the city in 2011 to mark Bristol Zoo's 175^th birthday.

The latest pair, Jackgorilla and Juborilla are currently standing guard by Clifton Bridge (see #9 below).

7– Pieminister:

Is one of Bristol's great culinary success. The business was launched in 2003 and built up its customer loyalty.

It's the only leading pie brand in the UK to only use free range British chicken.

There's a large range of pies, more than ten.

You can eat pies at the shop, markets and PM's pubs.

8– Sailing Ship:

The Matthew was a caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to North America. It was small ship carrying about 18 people.

To celebrate the 500^th anniversary of Cabot's voyage, a replica of the Matthew was built.

9– Suspension Bridge:

Is the symbol of Bristol and the original idea originated in 1753.

Two men were killed during the bridge's construction and since opening it gained a reputation as suicide bridge. In the original design were included two giant sphinx.

10– Wills Tobacco:

Is the oldest Tobacco Factory but now is a model of urban regeneration.

It's now a multi-use building: restaurant, animation, performing art school, loft-style apartments, bar, etc.

Text: Ciara

Visuals: Shoug