24th of December, 2008

Dear Doraya!

Hi, how are you? How was your week? I didn’t see you a lot of time, and I miss you so much. You don’t know how many things have happened since the last time we talked. I am writing you from Paris, and I want to tell you about an exciting thing that happened to me- I fell in love! - good opening !

During my first night in my vacation in Paris, I met a wonderful guy. We met in an unusual way. When I came back to the hotel from the café, I moved towards the elevator and a cute guy came in with me. I noticed that he was a worker in the hotel- he wore a black uniform with a tag on them. His name, Michael was written on the tag.

You are probably wondering what could happen between two total strangers in an elevator. But dear friend, you would be surprised to discover that a lot can happen. Suddenly, the elevator stuck. The last thing I thought that could happen to me during my amazing vacation. I was in panic; it was the first time that I was stuck in an elevator.

You know me when I am under pressure; I tend to get an asthma- attack. I began pushing every little button that was in the elevator, but nothing helped. Michael, the guy who was with me, tried to calm me down. In addition, he tried to call for help but since we were in the elevator the mobile phone didn’t work. Then he told me with his gentle voice that everything was all right, and told me to take deep breaths. It really helped, the asthma- attack stopped. It was amazing, I looked into his eyes and I saw his kindness. At that moment I felt that I loved him. All of a sudden the elevator opened, and each one went to his own way.

It was very kind of him to help me, since he didn’t know me.
He left a good impression on me. Although we didn’t know each other's names, I felt that a new relationship was born between us.
I hope you enjoyed my letter, and hope the new business goes well.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

your best friend who is in Paris,

.
May Shervi

Good work. This is much better.

Daphna

Total eclipse of the solar system

A LUNAR ECLIPSE

What is a lunar eclipse? When does it happen?A lunar eclipse is a fascinating and unique astronomic phenomenon. You are about to discover some amazing facts you haven’t known about this phenomenon. This exhibit is a part an exhibition about "Time” and the Solar system.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through some part of the Earth's shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely, with the Earth in the middle. A lunar eclipse can occur only once a month, when there is a full moon, meaning in the middle of the Jewish month. However, the eclipse could occur only twice a year. The lunar eclipse can be a partial lunar eclipse that takes place when only a part of the Moon enters the umbra. Total lunar eclipse also happens when the Moon travels completely into the Earth's umbra.

Total lunar eclipses are rare, compared to the partial lunar eclipse. The next total lunar eclipse will occurs on December 21, 2010. Don’t miss this amazing phenomenon that the natural world has created.

A SOLAR ECLIPSE

Another amazing phenomenon is a solar eclipse. What is this unique view? How is it affecting the animals' life? Animals who are active during day time usually get confused when solar eclipse happens and they think it is night time.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is completely or partially obscured. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth. At least two and up to five solar eclipses occur each year on Earth, with between zero and two of them being total eclipses. A Total eclipse occurs when the moon covers completely the sun. A Total solar eclipse lasts at the most about 6 to 8 minutes, but visible at half of Earth.

If you are lucky, you will see one of the above mentioned phenomenons. Viewing the solar eclipses requires special eye protection. Therefore, if you see the sun eclipses make sure you wear Eclipse glasses. Maybe the most important thing is to take a picture of this one-time experience.

Bibliography:

Lunar Eclipse

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/13feb_lunareclipse.htm?list28328

Solar Eclipse

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse

Very serious work. It was interesting and well written. Well done !

Daphna.