Level 2 students
My Dream Job
My dream job is a pilot. I like to see the world, and I feel like I'm flying. I work in Mexico and fly different planes. The salary is $220,000 per year. I need training and education. I don't know the hours and the days. I would like to fly 3 days a week maybe from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.
Written by Yulian Samuel
My dream job is a Zoo Keeper. I like animals. I like cats, butterflies, giraffes, and birds. I would feed and care for animals and their health. I need education to care for animals and know about food. My responsibilities are health, alimentation, feeding and care, and cleaning the animals. I work full time because I love animals.
Written by Glendy Pedro
My dream job is a Professional Rollerblader. I like this job because I fly in the air on rollerblades, and I can go fast and learn every day. In my dream job, I would teach and I would compete. I work in a different country. I don't have a good salary because it is my dream job. I don't need education, only more practice. My responsibility would be to teach and practice. I work full time.
Written by Yeltsin Juárez
My name is Kenneth. I am from Ecuador. I am 22 years old. My dream job is a Designer or Automotive Engineer. I like this job because I like to create things and I like the technology in the cars. It is interesting to make gadgets for the cars, the house, the school, etc. I will work in an office in the city or in the forest. I would like to have a good salary. I don't know the amount. I need a lot of education and training. My responsibilities are to have many customers. I will work any hours.
Written by Kenneth Rosario Ona
I live in Troutdale. I only have one neighbor. Nearby is the center of Troutdale, where there are often activities for the whole family. The Sandy River is very close to me, and it is a pleasant place to swim, especially in the summer. I love my neighborhood because it is very quiet and beautiful.
Written by Uriel
Hello! My name is Daniel, but I want my teacher and classmates to call me “De La Rosa.” I live in Portland. My neighborhood is very calm. Behind my apartment is a pool. Next to my apartment is an office. In front of my apartment, there is a restaurant.
I live on the second floor. I like to have plants in my apartment. The neighbor next to my place is a family with one child. They are nice and friendly. I enjoy my neighborhood.
Written by Daniel De La Rosa
I live in SE Portland. I am from Haiti. There are not many Haitians who live here in my neighborhood. I live with my wife, my brother-in-law, and my friend. I live in a large apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a balcony, and a small storage space. There is parking. There is a pool for the community.
There are many things to see in my neighborhood. Nearby, there is an Asian food supermarket. There is a bar, a laundromat, and a 7-Eleven. There is a Mexican food restaurant. There is also a St. Vincent de Paul Thrift store. There is an Eco car wash and a gas station. There is a school to learn Chinese Kung Fu. For sports, there is a football field and a baseball field. Next to these, there is a park for children. There are bus stops for the #9 and #74. My neighborhood is busy, but I live in a quiet area. Yes, I like my neighborhood.
Written by Jean Beaucicaut
I live in Portland. I live in a big house, it has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a big living room, and a nice, spacious kitchen. Right outside, there’s a bus stop for the #73. There is a Safeway supermarket, a gas station, and a 7-Eleven. I like my neighborhood because there are many stores nearby, and it’s super quiet and clean.
Written by Ayarli Lopez
I live in Portland. My home is behind the Bun Bo Hue restaurant. My neighborhood is quiet. About 1 mile away is a supermarket called Thuan Phat that serves Vietnamese food. About half a mile away is a convenience store. Sometimes, I go there to buy beers with my husband. I like my neighborhood because the people are polite and civilized. There is no parking on my property. We can only park in front of our house. There are 2% of Vietnamese people who live in Portland. In SE Portland, there are many Vietnamese restaurants.
Written by Quyen Rose Le
I live in an apartment in SE Portland. My neighborhood is noisy during the day and quiet during the night. There is a convenience store across from my apartment building. Next to where I live, there is a fire station. There is also a small park with a playground behind my place. The Leach Botanical Garden is close to where I live. I like my neighborhood because I feel safe there.
Written by Valentina Kuzmyk
My name is Waeel. I live in an apartment on the third floor with my family. Our home is located in SE Portland. There is a grocery store next to my building. Nearby, there is a Pizza Hut which is across from the bus stop. The neighborhood is a little noisy in the morning, but in the afternoon it is quiet. I like my neighborhood. Thank you.
My name is Alaa. I live in an apartment on the third floor. I live there with my husband and children. There is a small garden outside. There is a small market next to our building. There is a private parking lot in front of it and a traffic light nearby. There is a restaurant opposite the bus stop. The school is close to the house and can be reached on foot. The neighborhood is quiet and nice.
Written by Waeel Al Auosh and Alaa Alhalaqi
My Neighborhood
I live in Portland near Providence Park. And when there are soccer games it's very busy. I live on Alder St. across the street . There's a florist with fresh flowers. Fred Meyers is nearby. My neighborhood has homeless people. The Max train runs right behind my apartment. I like where I live because it's very central to everything.
Written by Yonathan González
I live in Portland, Oregon. My neighborhood is called Hillsdale. It is quiet and nice. I live near a small park and a grocery store. There is a coffee shop, but there isn’t a library. I like my neighborhood because it is peaceful and safe.
Written by Zainab Joyan
I live in Tigard, Oregon. There are two buildings near me. Building A is in front of my building B and building C is across from my building. My building is on the corner of SW Canterbury Ln and SW Murdock Street. My apartment in building B is on the first floor and I have four neighbors. Apartment b-6 is in front of my apartment building B. The Rise Church is near my apartment. SW Pacific Hwy is about 120 yards away. There's a gas station on the corner street. Goodwill is behind the gas station. Domino's Pizza, Tigard Donut and Blazin Gyros are on Pacific Hwy. The apartment building is near a bike lane and the end of the street. My neighborhood is quiet.
Written by Emmano Gusse
I live in Portland, Oregon. My neighborhood is quiet. It is busy. I live in a house on SW Dolph Ct. My house is next to an apartment building. My house is between two other houses. My neighbor is a good person. My house is next to the bus station. I like my neighbor because he is a person who is very kind and respectful.
Written by Ricardo Francisco Ramos
I live in Beaverton, Oregon. My neighborhood is called “Laurelwood”. It is busy. I live in the apartments on SW Laurelwood Street. My apartment is on the second floor. I don’t know my neighbors because I’m always working and studying. I leave very late. My apartment is near the bus stop, the supermarket, the gym and restaurants. I like that my neighborhood has stores nearby.
Written by Haydee Sanchez
I live in Beaverton, Oregon. My neighborhood is quiet. I live in a very big house. I live with my husband and a dog. We have stores near the neighborhood. Next to me I have a very nice neighbor. She takes great care of her garden. In front of my house I have a neighbor. She is 100 years old . She is very nice and she invited me to her birthday party. I like to go for a walk with my dog. I love my neighborhood.
Written by Karen Lazaro
I live in Tigard, Oregon. My neighborhood is called "Tamara." It is very nice; it is next to King City. Houses are next to houses. Every house has flowers in front of it. They are very beautiful. My house is behind the park. Near my house is a bus stop, gas station, coffee shop, drugstore and shoe store. The drugstore is between the coffee shop and the shoe store. My neighbors are so nice. They often helped us when my family first came here. I love my neighborhood. I will live here for a long time with my family.
Written by Kim Oanh Nguyen
I live in Tigard, Oregon. My neighborhood is very busy. I live near Target. My neighborhood is on Greenburg Road. I live on the second floor. I live near a church. My apartment is in front of Washington Square. The color of my apartment is gray with blue. My neighborhood is loud. My neighbor has two dogs. My neighborhood doesn't have more parking.
Written by Huber Perez