Have a wonderful Christmas everyone :)

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-8VCL4uSUc&feature=player_embedded


Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1rYmzQ8C9Q&feature=player_embedded

Correction of the English Test

B
1....global warming was an issue that interested him.
2....mocked him/made fun of him.
3....are responsible for global warming
4....is the title given to Al Gore's documentary and book based on a Power Point which became a global media brand.

C.
1. Al Gore's intentions were to make people aware of global warming and make them see that the main cause of this situation was man's greed for fossil fuels.

2. He was a Congress man, Senator, Vice President and presidential candidate.

3. He managed to achieve his aims by creating a global media brand around a Power Point presentation which became his aptly titled book and documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."

4. His fight made him achieve something a few politicians achieved: a movement. It also led him to the Live Earth concerts and on October 12 he was named as joint winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

G.
1. transport/ 2. climate/ 3.hot/ 4.temperatures/ 5. highest/ 6. affected/ 7.summer

Test A

D.
1. to spark: to encourage; stimulate intop greater activity
2. to mock: to laugh (at), especially unkindly or unfairly; make fun (of).
3. to accomplish: to succeed in doing; finish successfully; achieve.
4. apt: exactly suitable; pertinent.

E.
a)3
b)1
c)4
d)5
e)2

F.
1. In the programme we watched, the elephants were being killed for their tusks
2. The officials have been notified about the illegal poaching.
3. Money was being raised for charity during the evening.
4. She was offered a new bicycle for her birthday. / A new bicycle was offered to her (by Tom) for her birthday.

Test B

D.
1. unerring: habitually making no mistakes, especially in hitting something or reaching the right point
2. to grasp: to succeed in understanding
3. tenacity: courage/persistance/ holding firm to a course of action, especially in a courageous way
4. measure: an action taken to bring about a certain result

E.
a.2/ b.5/c.4/d.1/e.3

F.
1. Hunger in the world is caused by poverty
2. Chemicals have been released into the water.
3. London is visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
4. The people of Hinkley were promised a victory (by John) / A victory was promised to the people of Hinkley (by John)

Introduction to the topic: Vegetarianism

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um2p4GlEbKg

A form of vegetarianism is veganism. A vegan avoids consuming or using animal products, so their diet has no meat, dairy products, eggs or even honey.
Many vegans also avoid wearing fur, leather, wool and cosmetics or chemical products tested on animals. They want a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Homework:
There are other dietary systems like fruitarianism and macrobiotics. On the Net or in an encyclopedia, find out about one of them (or choose another diet) and write a text similar to the one on veganism. Add your own opinion on these diets and comment on the scene obove from the film "Everything is illuminated."

New Age Travellers

A very interesting documentary about the New Age Traveller scene in the UK. Includes footage of Stonehenge free Festivals, Battle Of The Bean Field, Castlemorton etc

Source: http://video.google.co.uk

Thanksgiving

1. Describe both scenes. How would you describe the mood of the guests during dinner? How would you compare both scenes? Write about 50 words.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoeUNzx61NY&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_fDcTAe2jU

Here you will find some information about Thanksgiving. Decide if the statements are True or False and correct the false statements.

1. ( ) Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada.

2. ( ) Thanksgiving is celebrated on the same day in both the US and Canada.

3. ( ) Thanksgiving Day is also celebrated in Leiden, the Netherlands.

4. ( ) Thanksgiving in the United States has been celebrated on various different dates throughout history.

5. ( ) In the West African country of Liberia, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the first Thursday of November.

6. ( ) Thanksgiving day originated in America.

7. ( ) It is traditional for families and groups of friends to get together for a large breakfast.

8. ( ) Traditional food often consists of a turkey, stuffing, different types of potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, other seasonal vegetables.

9. ( ) Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dish.

10. ( ) Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day

11. ( ) Many football games are played and watching them is a popular activity on this holiday.

12. ( ) Many families and groups of friends get together for Thanksgiving, so it is one of the busiest periods for travel.

13. ( ) Some states, such as Maine and West Virginia (among others), have an extra week for the Thanksgiving holiday

14. ( ) Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as the most important holiday of the year.

15. ( ) 95 percent of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving.

16. ( ) Thanksgiving is about asking for blessing for the following year.


Enjoy :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DME_Hpk8IeU&feature=related

Ajuda de Berço: Join this group on Facebook

Para salvar a "Ajuda de Berço" o Almada Forum criou uma rede de solidariedade.
Até 6 de Janeiro, juntem-se a este grupo no Facebook e tornem-se fã de “Dê Colo à Ajuda de Berço”. Por cada fã, oferecem 0,10 € à Ajuda de Berço.

http://www.facebook.com/ajudaberco

The Passive Voice

The Passive Voice

View more presentations or Upload your own.

Source: http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/6952/The-Passive-Voice

Severn Suzuki: "Make your actions reflect your words"

Before Al Gore's Global Warming there was in 1992 a 12-year-old girl named Severn Cullis-Suzuki who "silenced the world in 6 minutes" with her remarkable speech at the UN Earth Summit that took place in Rio de Janeiro 1992.

A twelve year old child telling to the world that enough is enough, telling to the world leaders to stop destroying the fauna and flora, to stop polluting the air, the ocean and the soil, to end the poverty and social injustices, to stop killing our earth…

This was eighteen years ago, today Severn Suzuki is an important environmental activist, she was a member of Kofi Annan‘s Special Advisory Panel in the past and initiated different projects, such as the Internet-based project called “The Skyfish Project”.



Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPx5r35Aymc&feature=related

"Make your actions reflect your words"

Visit her page on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Severn-Suzuki/110486772312945

Severn’s speech transcript: http://criticaldocs.wordpress.com

Remembrance Day/Poppy Day in Britain

November is the time of the year when Britain wears a red poppy in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for them during wars.

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the signing of the Armistice, on 11th November 1918, to signal the end of World War One.

At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare.

Remembrance Day is on 11 November. It is a special day set aside to remember all those men and women who were killed during the two World Wars and other conflicts. At one time the day was known as Armistice Day and was renamed Remembrance Day after the Second World War.

Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November, which is usually the Sunday nearest to 11 November. Special services are held at war memorials and churches all over Britain.

A war memorial in Sevenoaks Kent


Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day, because it is traditional to wear an artificial poppy. They are sold by the Royal British Legion, a charity dedicated to helping war veterans.

A poem called 'For the Fallen' is often read aloud during the ceremony; the most famous stanza of which reads:

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

Fourth stanza of 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon (1869 - 1943)

Why is the poppy a symbol of remembrance?

Source: http://projectbritain.com/Remembrance.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8yU4tzW-w&feature=related

GM FOOD: Further Information

GM FOOD -

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=33824152&key=MWE5MTk2MWEt&pass=ZDFlYS00MDhj

Project Britain: New

http://projectbritain.com/

Who or what is causing climate change?

http://www.green.tv/foe_polar_bears?set_location=en ;)

Globe Genie: Take me somewhere in...

Globe Genie transports you to a random spot somewhere across the world.

http://web.mit.edu/~jmcmicha/www/globegenie/

Into the Wild

"...how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong...but to feel strong"

"...I'm going to paraphrase Thoreau...rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness...give me the truth."

"...If we admit that human life can be ruled by reason, then all possibility of life is destroyed."

"When you want something in life, you just gotta reach out and grab it."

"Happiness is only real when shared"

"The freedom and simple beauty is too good to pass out"

By Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild

GMOs

Para imprimir: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=18473932&key=N2E3MmZhY2It&pass=ZDA2Ni00Mjdl


gmo -



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG8Y-_p8XSg&feature=related

Invictus

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng3dBb7BkY8&feature=related

SYNOPSIS

What does Nelson Mandela do after becoming president of South Africa? He rejects revenge, forgives oppressors who jailed him 27 years for his fight against apartheid and finds hope of national unity in an unlikely place: the rugby field. Clint Eastwood (named 2009’s Best Director by the National Board of Review) directs an uplifting film about a team and a people inspired to greatness. Morgan Freeman (NBR’s Best Actor Award winner and Oscar nominee for this role) is Mandela, who asks the national rugby team captain (Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee Matt Damon) and his squad to do the impossible and win the World Cup.

Source: http://invictusmovie.warnerbros.com/dvd/index.html#/Synopsis

"Invictus"

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

"Invictus" is a short poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903).
The title is Latin for `unconquered`; "undefeated".

Human Rights Day: 10th December

Human Rights Video: UNITED

UNITED - a music video promoting tolerance and peace to young people.

The music video, United, was produced for use by educators, law enforcement and youth officials to promote human rights and advocate non-violence amongst young people. Subtitled in 18 languages, its universal message of tolerance and peace has to date reached more than 50 million.

Importance of learning a second language

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzEjzL6_gyE&feature=player_embedded

Welcome to the English M@agazine

Welcome to the English Online Magazine of our school: Escola Secundária Rainha Dona Leonor.

A blog for students, teachers... everyone who wants to learn and get to know more about this amazing language and culture - English :)

Enjoy!