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 Hello! S Contents
Hi guys! We’ve already arrived at issue number 4 and this
issue focusses mainly on sport and the environment. Sport
Jessica Ennis 4
Don’t miss the article on British athlete Jessica Ennis and
learn about her Olympic success! You’ll learn a lot about
the environment, in particular about water, in the report, Jo’s stories
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too. While our test will tell you if you are as eco-friendly
as you think! And in our section On Tour, we’ll visit the
birthplace of a very famous comedy star! Have fun and Report
happy reading! 2013: International 6
year against waste
Lynn Poster
The White Cliffs of Dover 8

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Tot Mail
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History Test
Are you eco-friendly? 11

is not so …
horrible! What’s On
The London Aquarium 12

Games Corner
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A few years ago Terry Deary, the famous English writer of books for On Tour
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teenagers, took on* a very difficult task: writing fun books about Durham
history! And so the Horrible Histories series was written. They are
illustrated books which tell of the habits, attitudes, ways of life, the
faults (especially the faults!) and the virtues*, of past populations. Hi, I’m Grammy.
All in a very ironic way. An example? Nero sings the Michael Jackson In this issue you will learn
song, Bad, with the Roman Emperor and Heliogabalus; The Pilgrim about:

Fathers tell their tale in the form of a rap song and the Mona Lisa P introduction to ‘used to’
gets angry* with Leonardo Da Vinci because it takes him twelve P the use of the verb “can”
P passive forms
years to finish her portrait! P past simple revision
P present perfect
P comparative adjectives with
A great emperor began a very successful education system, even “as…..as”
though he was illiterate*. Who was he?
*GLOSSARY
a. Nero illiterate: a person who cannot read
b. Charles the Great or write
took on: agreed to try
c. Louis XVI
gets angry: becomes angry
virtues: positive characteristics

Answer on page 15.

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 Sport
Jessica
Ennis
She has been passionate* about sport
since she was very young and she
loves a variety of different sports:
seven different sports, to be exact*!
Let’s find out more about Jessica Ennis!
A star is born!
Jessica Ennis was born in
Sheffield, in the north of
England, in January 1986. She
was introduced to athletics, along
with her sister Carmel, at a very
young age and they used to
attend athletics camps during the
school holidays. When she was
13 years old, Jessica met a person
who became very important to
her: her coach* Toni Minichiello.
Toni helped Jessica to develop her
talents in many athletic fields and
he worked with her all through
her years at school and university.
Jessica trained hard in the sports
of hurdles*, high jump, shot put*,
long jump, javelin and 200m and
800m running. She became a star
of heptathlon competitions all
over the world!
*GLOSSARY
coach: sports trainer
graduated: passed a university
course
hurdles: a sport which involves
running and jumping
on top form: in a good state of
health
passionate: to be very enthusiastic
about something
shot put: a sport which involves
throwing a very heavy ball
to be exact: to be precise
P present perfect
introduction to “used to”
past simple revision
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Four legged friend!
Jessica has a dog called Myla. She is a
beautiful, chocolate-brown coloured
Labrador!
The success stories …
ID CARD
In 2005, Jessica attended the
Date of birth: 28th January 1986
World University Games and
Place of birth: Sheffield, GB
won a bronze medal. It was the
Height: 165cm
beginning of a very successful
Favourite colour: pink
career as an athlete! She then
Favourite number: 19
graduated* from university
Favourite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy
with a degree in psychology and
became a professional athlete.
In 2006, Jessica competed for Fun Fact
the first time as a senior athlete When she isn’t training, Jessica’s
at the Commonwealth Games in favourite hobbies are … shopping
Australia. She left with a bronze and cooking! Her specialty dish is
medal and became the new star lasagna!
of the British Athletics Team.
For the next few years However, Jessica was back
she competed in athletics on top form* for the 2012
championships all over the London Olympic Games, where
world, winning a huge collection the world watched her win
of medals! But a disappointing another gold medal in her home
injury in 2008 meant that she country! She says, “To have won
was unable to compete in the in London was just more than I
Olympic Games in China. could ever imagine!”
Jessica loves shopping … but for something in particular. Can
you guess what she loves to buy? Complete the grid with the
past simple verbs from the text to find out!
1. W C
2. R N D
3. A T D
4. L P
5. C M E
6. M N
7. R U A D
8. W
Answers on page 15.
Cartoon

Jo’s Let’s save

Stories
nature!
What a
PETROL TANKER disaster! A
petrol tanker
is spilling oil
into the sea!

OIL

It’s getting
warmer at the
North Pole! POLAR BEAR

The next day…

Poor VET’S
nature! OFFICE
Poor animals!
I want to do
something!

There we
are! This is the
right place!

Help!!!

!!!

Yes! Then
The next day… I can get to
know some
animals …
a bit better!

Hey, Jo!
Do you want to
join the WWF?

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 \ REPORT

2013: International
year against waste*.
Every day we waste a
lot of food and water.
Water, in particular, is
a renewable resource
but it is also limited: we
can collect, purify and
package* it, but we can't
produce it!

One year against waste

0,001%
It is estimated that Earth is
covered by 1.4 billion km3
water, but only 0.001% of this
water may be used by man. In
fact the 97.3%, is made up of
seas and oceans, the remaining
2/3 are “trapped” in Antarctica
and Greenland glaciers and
only 1/3 is underground*.
No life is possible without
water!
The human body is made up
of 70% water. Everything we
eat is made out of water. In
fact, when we sit down to eat,
without even realising* it, we
consume a lot of water; the
water used to make fruit and
In poor countries 20 litres of
vegetables grow, for example.
water per day are consumed
The Last Minute Market, an
by each person. In Italy, 213
association against waste,
litres. And in the United States
claims that 373 litres are
600 litres of water per day
needed to produce plate of
are consumed by each person.
cherries and about 160 litres
Together, the USA and Europe
for a kilo of potatoes.
consume 88% of the Earth’s
water resources.
According to the FAO, 1/3 of all
food produced is thrown away.
When we throw away our food
we also throw away the water
which was used to produce it.
Often fruit and vegetables are
grown, but then, for economic
reasons, they are thrown away.
If too much of one particular
fruit is produced, its price goes
down*, so the waste of water
is even greater. Our food
production and sale system
needs to be modified.
Saving water means protecting
life on earth and gives us the
chance to provide food and
water for people who don't
have enough.
The year against waste is only
the beginning of a long road to
raise awareness about saving
our precious resources.

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L’Axè, in 19 anni di vita, ha Axé è una parola che nel
accolto e accompagnato verso il dialetto dello stato di Bahia
recupero oltre 18.000 bambini. indica l’energia che permette a
In media, ha seguito circa 1500 tutte le cose di vivere.
bambini/ragazzi all’anno. L’85%
dei ragazzi seguiti in questi
19 anni non sono tornati alla
criminalità o alla droga.

Do you know about the water

cycle? Match each word to its
definition.

1. Water returns to the *GLOSSARY

Earth from the clouds in
goes down: decreases
the form of rain, snow package: (here) put it in a bottle
or hail. underground: under the surface
2. The sun wams the seas, of the Earth
lakes and rivers, waste: using things which we
damage and have to throw away
transforming the water
without realising: without being
into vapour.
aware of, without knowing about
3. The water vapour is
transormed into drops
of water, which make
clouds.

a. Evaporation
b. Condensation
c. Precipitation

Answer on page 15.

P present simple passive
forms, language for
expressing numbers and
amounts

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The White
Cliffs* of Dover

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They are one of the most

famous landmarks in the South
of England and they have
provided inspiration to artists,
musicians, singers, poets
and writers – even William
Shakespeare! Let’s visit the
White Cliffs of Dover!

The White Cliffs of Dover form

part of the coast of Kent in the
South East of England. They
are directly opposite France at
the point where the English
Channel is narrowest. In fact,
you can see the cliffs from the
coast of France on a clear day!
The Cliffs are composed mainly
of soft white chalk*, which
gives them their incredible
colour.

The Cliffs have always been

very important to England,
and not just for their beauty
and ecological significance!
Because they represent the
area of England which is closest
to mainland Europe, they
have been the arrival point for
many travellers, both friends
and enemies! Even Julius
Caesar wrote about them in his
journal!

Did you know?

We think that the White Cliffs
of Dover began forming under
the sea around 13.6 million
years ago!

Matthew Webb was the first person to swim

across the English Channel from Dover, but
*GLOSSARY when?

chalk: the material that we use to A 1801 C 1964

write on a blackboard
B 1875 D 2003
cliffs: a high face of rock next to
the sea Answer on page 15

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 Tot Mail
Dear Tot,
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and I have something that I
need to ask you. I’m a real fan
of comic books. I read all kinds
of them. I have also read The
History of the World in cartoons.
I read anything in the form of
cartoons, even the most difficult
of things! And if I have any
free time, I even draw my own
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sometimes all of my ideas just
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Thanks, Tot!
Jenny
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Jenny,
It would be really great if one
day we could work with one
of our readers! So, we got
together to think about some
advice to give you! The world
of cartoons is wonderful, but
it can also be very demanding.
You can have a lot of ideas
but it is also very important
to have a method. This is
the reason that there are so
many schools for cartoonists.
There are even these schools
for younger students, just
like you! You should find out
if there is one in your city.
Another useful thing would
be to look at some internet
sites where you can learn how
to transform a story into a
cartoon. Finally, you could ask
your teachers for some help,
both to learn how to draw
well and to discover the secrets
of writing a good story. We
wish you lots of luck!
See you in a few years in our
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y TEST

Are you When you wash your hair, you use:

eco-friendly? a an ecological shampoo

b shampoo and conditioner in the same bottle
c everything I need
Find out with this quiz!
While you brush your teeth, you:
a always turn off the water
b sometimes forget to turn off the water
c honestly… I really don't pay much attention!

When you go grocery shopping, you:

a first make your shopping list and only buy
what you need
b make your shopping list, but always buy some
extras
c never make a shopping list and buy what you
remember or what you like

Before going out, you:

a always check that your PC and TV are turned off
b sometimes forget to turn off the TV led or you
leave your PC on
c leave them on… you'll be right back!

The water you drink is:

a tap water
b often in glass bottles
c always in plastic bottles

For you, rubbish is:

a a resource that may provide other things
b things to throw away but maybe some of
them can be reused
c things which are thrown away because they
are useless

Mainly A's Mainly B's Mainly C's

You are eco-friendly!
Well done! Keep it up!
It's important for everyone to
do what they can to save Earth's
resources!
You devote yourself to being
eco-friendly, but sometimes,
because you’re distracted or
lazy, you don’t pay attention.
Try to be less careless!
The environment will thank
you!
You don't often think about
environmental problems. Try
to commit a little bit more: it's
not difficult, it only takes a little
time. Environmental problems
involve all of us!

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 What’s on?

The
London
Aquarium
Where can you see over 500
species of sea animals in 2
million litres of water … in the While, in a warmer area of You can see over 20 sharks
very heart of the city centre? the aquarium, you can see of all different shapes and
London, of course! This month the Cuban crocodiles, who are sizes, including two brown
we visit England’s capital city to some of the most aggressive, sharks which are 2.2m long
see what’s new at the London intelligent and endangered and two long sand tiger sharks
Aquarium. Let’s “sea”! animals in the world. Or why which are 2.7m long! The visit
not pay a visit to the green begins by taking you along
sea turtle? Even though turtles Shark Way, which is a glass
Under water in the city!
need to breathe air, these walkway*, where you can see
The London Sea Life Aquarium
amazing creatures can stay the sharks swimming right
is home to one of the largest
under water for as long as five under your feet! And if that is
collections of global marine*
hours, giving you plenty* of not enough, you can even go
life in Europe. You can see
time to visit! snorkeling with the sharks! In
over 500 different species
a specially protected cage, of
of sea animals from all over
And the sharks…..? course!
the world, from penguins to
clownfish and from sharks to A recent addition to the London
Aquarium is the breath-taking* As you go down to the lower
sea turtles! It stands on the
Shark Reef Encounter. This very floors of the aquarium, you
banks* of the River Thames, in
special attraction allows you come face to face* with the
the very centre of London, and
to take an exciting journey whole marvelous group of
it has been welcoming visitors,
through shark infested* waters sharks as you can look at them
young and old, since 1997.
and you can learn a lot about through a gigantic window
these incredible creatures along which is almost 20m high!
The aquarium has 14 different
the way. Also, as you walk through the
themed* areas, which cover
Shark Reef Encounter, you can
3 floors! In the Ice Adventure
learn all about the different
area, you can get close to the
P introduction to present types of sharks, how they live
Gentoo Penguins in their cold
perfect continuous and what they eat by using the
habitat and watch as they are can for possibility interactive touch screens.
fed* by the aquarium staff. comparative adjectives
with “as …. as”

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*GLOSSARY

marine: of the sea

banks: (here) sides
themed: following a certain topic
plenty: a lot, enough
breath-taking: amazing
face to face: very close, in person
shark infested: very full of sharks
walkway: path

A very special type of sea creature decorates its home

with shells … do you know what it is?
Find all the adjectives in the grid below and the
remaining letters will spell out the name of the animal.
Fun Facts
• There are over 350 different B R E A T H T A K I N G
types of shark. O M A R V E L O U S T L
• The dwarf shark can be A G G R E S S I V E I O
as tiny as you hand while the C P R O T E C T E D N B
whale shark can be as big as T O E X C I T I N G Y A
a school bus! B I G W O N D E R F U L
• Sharks have been around
I N T E L L I G E N T P
for more than 300 million
U S E N D A N G E R E D
years! They were around
before dinosaurs!
Answers on page 15.

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 J gAMES CORNER

Did you enjoy the report

in this issue?
Read it again and say if
the sentences are true or
false.

T F
1. The human body is composed of 70% water. Everything needs water to live.
2. There are 1,4 billion km3 of water on Earth, and over half can be used by humans.
3. When we throw food away, we also throw away the water that we used to produce that food.
4. Around 97.3% of all water is ice.
5. It is necessary to change the food production and sales system.
6. The European Year Against Waste is just the beginning of a long project to raise awareness
about water availability.
7. In poor countries, 20 litres of water are consumed per person each day, but in Italy 213 litres
of water are consumed per person each day.
8. Water is a renewable and unlimited resource: We can collect it, purify it, bottle it and
produce it!

What did you learn about Jessica Ennis?

Read the article again and complete the sentences with
the correct words.

1. Jessica Ennis was __________ in Sheffield, in the north of England,

in ____________ 1986.
2. When she was 13 years old, Jessica __________ a person who
became very _____________ to her: her coach Toni Minichiello.
3. Jessica trained hard in the sports of _____________ , high jump,
_____________, long jump, javelin and 200m and 800m running.
4. In 2006, Jessica _______________ for the first time as a senior
_____________ at the
Commonwealth Games in Australia.
5. For the next few years she competed in athletics _______________ all
over the world, winning a huge _______________ of medals!
6. She says, “To have ____________ in London was just more than
I could ever _______________!”

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 On Tour

Durham
It was described by
writer Bill Bryson as
“a perfect little city”
and is the home of

Tassa Riscossa / Taxe Perçue

one of England’s most
famous comedians.
Let’s take a look at the
city of Durham.
*GLOSSARY
The history Did you know …?
The name Durham comes from the Rowan Atkinson, one of charming: sweet and attractive
Old English word ‘Dun’, meaning England’s finest comic actors, lantern: a light made from paper
‘hill’, and the Old Norse* word was born near Durham. Do you Norse: the ancient language

‘holme’, which means ‘island’. In
fact, if you visit the city of Durham
you will discover that the ancient
part of the city centre is almost
completely surrounded by the
River Wear, making it appear
like an island on a small hill! This
charming* city in the North-east
region of England is home to two
of the area’s most popular tourist
attractions: the 11th century castle
and cathedral.
And today?
Durham is a busy city with an
excellent university. Over 15,000
students study one of England’s
oldest and best universities. And
there is a lot to see and do in the
city, too. For example, in February
Durham will celebrate the Chinese
New Year with a spectacular
lantern* festival. While the city
will come alive with the Durham
City Summer festival in July!
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know who he is? He is probably spoken by the Norse populations
most famous for his roles as Mr of Scandinavia
Bean and Johnny English!
American writer Bill Bryson fell P introduction to first
conditional
in love with Durham while he future simple will
was travelling around England superlative adjectives
doing research for a book.
He said, “If you have never
been to Durham before, go
there at once. Take my car, it’s
wonderful!’
The Durham Regatta began in 1834 and is a very special event in
Durham, but what type of event is it? Use the secret code to find out!
e=  c= m= o= p= i=n
n= r= t= w= g=
n nn
______ ___________
Answer on page 15.

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