I am writing a letter to my Italian professor and asking her if she wouldn’t mind writing a letter of recommendation for me. However, before sending it I want to be sure the spelling is correct and I am writing to her in the proper way (Lei). Any help or suggestions from fluent Italian speakers would be greatly appreciated. Grazie mille.

Gentile Professoressa Tiberi,

Buongiorno Professoressa! Come sta?
Sono tornata a New York. Ed ora che ho fatto un giro d’Europa, sono sicura che vorrei studiare in Italia.
Come l’ho già detto: l’Italia è il paese più bello che ho visto!
Onestamente, penso che è una cosa che devo fare e sento che questo cambierà la mia vita.
Sono pronta ad inscrivirmi all’universita ma ho bisogno di una lettera di raccomandazione.
Vorrei sapere se potrebbe scrivermene una. Lo apprezzerei moltissimo.

La Sua studentessa, M.M

What cyclists have won the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and the Vuelta a Espana in their career (doesn’t have to be in the same year)?

1)Which Family do you think is the greatest in wrestling history?
2)Which family is your favorite?

…and why? (best pick and reason 10 points)
-The Ortons
-The Armstrongs (ie. Brad, B.G. James)
-The Mavias-Johnson (Rocky Johnson, The Rock, Rikishi, Meng, Barbarian, Fatu)
-The Harts (Stu, Bret, British Bulldog, and Owen)
-The Rhodes (Dusty, Dustin, Cody)
-The Von Erichs(Lance , Kerry, Fritz)
-The Guerraros (Eddie, Hector, Chavo, Chavo jr)
-The Mc Mahons(Vince, Shane, Triple H)

*yes i know some of the names are married into the families rather than blood related
*Mine are the Guerraros because I’m from Houston and I grew up watching them on local promotions like WCCW, UWF, and Gilley’s

with the Giro D’italia only a few weeks off and Lance not now riding…I was wandering if there are some keen cycling fans out there….

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
Later these five Iroquois nations were joined by: the Tuscadora.
Later these five Iroquois nations were joined by the Tuscadora.

12. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
However: the "runner’s high" soon disappears.
However, the "runner’s high" soon disappears

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
The task has turned out harder than expected, for research geologists have yet to develop a clear understanding of the many complex forces, that cause earthquakes.
The task has turned out harder than expected, for research geologists have yet to develop a clear understanding of the many complex forces that cause earthquakes.

5. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
Although geologists can accurately predict the local aftershocks that result from a large earthquake, they cannot precisely determine when a big quake can hit or when distant aftershocks will occur.
Although, geologists can accurately predict the local aftershocks that result from a large earthquake, they cannot precisely determine when a big quake can hit or, when distant aftershocks will occur.

6. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
This defiant stand against bigotry by a single African American woman made Parks one of the most respected civil rights leaders of the 1950s; now in her eighties, she has not lost her pep.
This defiant stand against bigotry by a single African American woman made Parks one of the most respected civil rights leaders of the 1950s. Now in her eighties, she has not lost her pep.

7. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
Parks neither sought nor expected the attention that her act of defiance brought her. Nevertheless, she is pleased that people consider her the "mother of the civil rights movement."
Parks neither sought nor expected the attention that her act of defiance brought her; nevertheless, she is pleased that people consider her the "mother of the civil rights movement."

8. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
The message from 1955 reverberated strongly today because of one enthusiastic, honored, and respected woman; moreover, the message Rosa Parks has brought to the world is sure to outlast each generation that hears it.
The message from 1955 reverberated strongly today because of one enthusiastic, honored, and respected woman. The message Rosa Parks has brought to the world is sure to outlast each generation that hears it.

9. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
Media watchers think the Giro d’Italia could become even more profitable and popular, especially among young adults, but only if it took a cue from the Tour de France by encouraging; more international press coverage, more star riders, and even heavier corporate sponsorship.
Media watchers think the Giro d’Italia could become even more profitable and popular, especially among young adults, but only if it took a cue from the Tour de France by encouraging more international press coverage, more star riders, and even heavier corporate sponsorship.

10. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points: 1)
People who work the night shift are typically deprived of essential sleep, an average of nine hours a week.
People who work the night shift are typically deprived of essential sleep: an average of nine hours a week.

firstly, of course,he must enjoy the 3rd place on this Tour of France

congratulations!!!

it’s impressive winning 7 consecutive Tours, leaving, and coming back again almost 4 years after at professional cycling, 3 tours without riding, and finishing 3rd at Tour

But this tour edition has been clear: Alberto Contador can be the next "Great Rider" in history. He’s superior. And then, the younger Andy Schlek, he’s a step up Armstrong and he can become even better.

so I don’t think Lance has to be fighting for the next Tour. There will be the pair of those guys, Contador with his own team, and Menchov, Sastre, Valverde… they can work for the Tour too. And you can’t forget Wiggins and Nibali. They are 2 new dangerous surprises.

Armstrong doesn’t have Giro in his wins, and at his coming back, after injury and short of physical training, he ended 12th this year edition.

so I reckon he should prepare for it, for winning it. It’ll be difficult, maybe he’s going to face Menchov, italian riders… but, the level is a step under Tour of France, so I think it would be great if he can get it.

I’d also give the chance to Vuelta a España next year

anyway cycling for pleasure is nice