France is a large European country with a population of around 66 million people. It is a secular republic led by President Françoise Hollande, with Paris as its capital city. France is known for landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and its cheeses, and shares borders with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Germany.
The USA is a large country in North America with around 320 million people. It has Washington D.C. as its capital and many important cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Miami. While English is the official language, Spanish and other languages like Mandarin, French, and German are also commonly spoken.
Russia is a large country located in Asia and Europe with a population of around 143 million people. Moscow is the capital city of Russia, located in the western part of the country, and the Russian ruble is the official currency. Russia borders many neighboring countries and is known for its capital city of Moscow, while most people speak Russian as the sole official language.
Paula Glez from class 1oA describes her trip to Liverpool where she visited several notable landmarks including Anfield football stadium, The Cavern Club where The Beatles played early shows, The Beatles Story museum, China Town, and the botanical garden, as well as took a tour of the Port of Liverpool and saw sights around the city with her academy, companions, and teachers and took a Magical Mystery Tour.
A 13-year-old student named Lucía M. wrote a letter requesting information about becoming a veterinarian. She saw an advertisement for career advice and is interested in the required skills for being a vet. Lucía enjoys arts, biology and interacting with animals. She asks the careers advisor to send an information pack, application form, and details about veterinary courses and training to help decide if this is the right career path for her.
France is a large country in Europe with a population of around 65 million people. The capital and largest city is Paris, known as the City of Love and home to famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. French is the official language, though English, German and Spanish are also studied, and France's population includes immigrants from around Europe and Africa working and living throughout the country.
Spain is a country located in southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, with Portugal to its west and France to the north. It has a population of approximately 47 million people and its official languages are Castellano, Catalan, Galician and Basque, though English, French, Italian and Latin are commonly taught in schools. Many immigrants from countries like France, Portugal and Africa have also moved to Spain to live and work.
France is a large European country with a population of around 66 million people. It is a secular republic led by President Françoise Hollande, with Paris as its capital city. France is known for landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and its cheeses, and shares borders with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Germany.
The USA is a large country in North America with around 320 million people. It has Washington D.C. as its capital and many important cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Miami. While English is the official language, Spanish and other languages like Mandarin, French, and German are also commonly spoken.
Russia is a large country located in Asia and Europe with a population of around 143 million people. Moscow is the capital city of Russia, located in the western part of the country, and the Russian ruble is the official currency. Russia borders many neighboring countries and is known for its capital city of Moscow, while most people speak Russian as the sole official language.
Paula Glez from class 1oA describes her trip to Liverpool where she visited several notable landmarks including Anfield football stadium, The Cavern Club where The Beatles played early shows, The Beatles Story museum, China Town, and the botanical garden, as well as took a tour of the Port of Liverpool and saw sights around the city with her academy, companions, and teachers and took a Magical Mystery Tour.
A 13-year-old student named Lucía M. wrote a letter requesting information about becoming a veterinarian. She saw an advertisement for career advice and is interested in the required skills for being a vet. Lucía enjoys arts, biology and interacting with animals. She asks the careers advisor to send an information pack, application form, and details about veterinary courses and training to help decide if this is the right career path for her.
France is a large country in Europe with a population of around 65 million people. The capital and largest city is Paris, known as the City of Love and home to famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. French is the official language, though English, German and Spanish are also studied, and France's population includes immigrants from around Europe and Africa working and living throughout the country.
Spain is a country located in southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, with Portugal to its west and France to the north. It has a population of approximately 47 million people and its official languages are Castellano, Catalan, Galician and Basque, though English, French, Italian and Latin are commonly taught in schools. Many immigrants from countries like France, Portugal and Africa have also moved to Spain to live and work.
Germany is a small country located in northwest Europe with a population of around 80 million people. It borders several other European countries and its capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany is known for its beer, sausages and castles like Neuschwanstein, as well as landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The official language is German, though many citizens also speak English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Teenage drinking of alcohol is a serious problem in China, as shops do not restrict sales to minors and teenagers believe it makes them popular. Most teenagers start drinking around ages 14-15, which can negatively impact development of organs. Imposing penalties on shops that sell alcohol to underage buyers could help address the issue and discourage drinking among teenagers, which is especially unwise given their young age.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 as the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She had 6 children with Franklin and worked to improve human rights around the world by helping the poor, fighting racism and sexism, and showing that First Ladies can take on important roles in enacting change. She passed away in 1962 in New York.
Amelia Earhart was an American female pilot born in 1897 who made many significant long-distance flights. She is most famous for her attempted circumnavigation of the globe in 1937, during which her plane disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island, where she was trying to land. As one of the early female pilots, she helped inspire women to enter male-dominated careers and pursue their dreams.
Marie Curie was a pioneering female scientist born in Poland in 1867 who made history as the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics in 1903 for her research on radioactivity. She completed her master's degree in physics in 1893 and worked with her sister to further her scientific career and research, focusing on radioactivity and winning multiple Nobel Prizes over her career before passing away in 1934.
Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator was born in 69 BC in Egypt and ruled jointly with her brother Ptolemy XIII until his death in 51 BC, after which she ruled alone. In 51 BC, when she was 18, her father died and left the throne to her and her 10-year old brother Ptolemy XIII. She later met and fell in love with Julius Caesar in Egypt, gaining his military support to dethrone her brother. Caesar restored her to sole rule of Egypt. She followed Caesar back to Rome but returned to Egypt, where she continued to rule alone until her death in 30 BC.
Joan of Arc was a French fighter born in 1412 in Domremy, France who fought for her nation in the war at a very young age, playing an important role despite ultimately being killed, and she is now considered a saint.
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space, launching aboard Vostok 6 in 1963. She was born in 1937 in Russia and grew up working in a textile mill after her father was killed in World War II. Tereshkova became interested in parachuting at a young age and later joined the Communist Party, leading to her selection to become the first woman cosmonaut in 1961.
Elizabeth 1 ruled England from 1558 to 1603, bringing stability and prosperity during her 44-year reign. She was born in 1533 in Greenwich, England and became queen at age 25 after being declared illegitimate. During her reign, Elizabeth led England through wars while also protecting the nation from religious and political problems, helping unite the British Isles for the first time as a single nation.
Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 in England and died in 1910. She came from a wealthy family but worked hard to become a nurse, which her parents did not initially support. Nightingale married Richard Monckton Milnes in 1849 and was happy. In the early 1850s she took a job at a hospital in London and impressed her employer with her nursing skills, becoming the superintendent. Nightingale is considered the founder of modern professional nursing and created the first conceptual nursing model.
Miguel de Cervantes was a writer from Spain who lived from 1547 to 1616. He had various jobs throughout his life and traveled to Argentina where he met his wife before settling down to write in Spain. Though he saw little success during his lifetime, Cervantes is now famous for works such as "Don Quijote de la Mancha" and "La Galatea", particularly for creating one of the first modern novels with his masterpiece "Don Quijote de la Mancha".
Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish artist born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain who died in 1973. He began painting at age 8 and showed early talent, leaving school at 16 to pursue various jobs as an artist. Picasso started his career painting in Galicia and lived much of his life in France, becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century known for co-founding the Cubist movement.
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy who lived until 1519 in France. He was a renowned painter, inventor, engineer, and musician who is considered one of the greatest geniuses in human history, producing famous works like the Mona Lisa and filling notebooks with designs of inventions, paintings, and anatomy studies. Da Vinci excelled in multiple fields and made contributions through both his artistic talents and scientific inquiries that have kept his work relevant for centuries.
Miguel Prieto is a 12-year-old student interested in becoming a telecommunications engineer. He saw an advertisement for career advice at his university and writes to request information about the skills needed for the profession and any relevant training courses. He enjoys ICT classes at school and thinks he is good with people. He asks to be sent a career information pack, application form, and details about courses to help him in his goal of becoming a telecommunications engineer.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a writer from Spain who was born in 1547 and died in 1616. He is most famous for writing the novel Don Quixote, which he wrote while living in Madrid after spending time in prison. Although Cervantes was not very successful during his lifetime, he is now renowned for Don Quixote, considered one of his best novels, which helped establish the modern novel form.
Marcos Celorio, a 12-year-old student at St. David's School in Oxford, wrote to request career information from the careers advisor. He saw their advertisement in the local newspaper and is interested in becoming an accountant. Marcos enjoys maths and thinks he has strong interpersonal skills. He asks the advisor to send him a career information pack, application form, and details about courses and training to become an accountant.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish artist born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain who died in 1973. He was a prolific artist who painted over 2,000 works in different styles like painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture and ceramics that are now displayed in museums worldwide. Picasso joined the Communist parties of Spain and France and dedicated his life to his artwork from a young age, holding his first exhibition at only 13 years old.
Miguel de Cervantes was a famous Spanish writer born in 1547 who is best known for his novel "Don Quixote", considered one of the most influential works of literature. Cervantes began his writing career around age 20 and published his first book called "La Galatea" in 1585 before finding great success with "Don Quixote", meeting other writers like Lope de Vega. Today, Cervantes remains a renowned writer whose works continue to be popular.
Amy Winehouse was a famous singer born in 1983 who died at the young age of 27 in 2011, shocking many with her early passing. She composed and sang jazz-influenced music that gained her widespread fame. Though gone, Amy Winehouse remains well-known and beloved by her fans and newer generations of music listeners alike for her talented musical contributions.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer born in 1756 in Salzburg who began performing at a young age under his father's tutelage rather than attending school. He had a successful music career, giving piano lessons and performing concerts in Salzburg and Vienna, where he became well known before his untimely death in 1791 at the age of 35. One of his most famous compositions was The Magic Flute.
Christmas in Australia is celebrated on December 25th, originating as the celebration of Jesus' birth but now focused on family, time together, and gift giving. Most Australian children believe in Santa Claus bringing presents on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas traditions include Santa photos, advent calendars, carols services, secret Santa gifts, and stamps. On Christmas Day, families gather around the tree to open presents after church and lunch, which often includes roast meats, seafood, vegetables and fruits. Christmas is also marked by carols, puddings, and seasonal foods and drinks.
This document provides information about Christmas traditions in Australia. It asks questions about when Christmas is celebrated in Australia (December 25th), Australian Christmas traditions like barbecues and swimming, and foods commonly eaten like seafood. It provides a cloze text of "Jingle Bells" with an Australian adaptation mentioning things like Holden Utes, kangaroos, and spending Christmas Day by the barbecue and pool on a hot summer day.
Germany is a small country located in northwest Europe with a population of around 80 million people. It borders several other European countries and its capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany is known for its beer, sausages and castles like Neuschwanstein, as well as landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The official language is German, though many citizens also speak English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Teenage drinking of alcohol is a serious problem in China, as shops do not restrict sales to minors and teenagers believe it makes them popular. Most teenagers start drinking around ages 14-15, which can negatively impact development of organs. Imposing penalties on shops that sell alcohol to underage buyers could help address the issue and discourage drinking among teenagers, which is especially unwise given their young age.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 as the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She had 6 children with Franklin and worked to improve human rights around the world by helping the poor, fighting racism and sexism, and showing that First Ladies can take on important roles in enacting change. She passed away in 1962 in New York.
Amelia Earhart was an American female pilot born in 1897 who made many significant long-distance flights. She is most famous for her attempted circumnavigation of the globe in 1937, during which her plane disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island, where she was trying to land. As one of the early female pilots, she helped inspire women to enter male-dominated careers and pursue their dreams.
Marie Curie was a pioneering female scientist born in Poland in 1867 who made history as the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics in 1903 for her research on radioactivity. She completed her master's degree in physics in 1893 and worked with her sister to further her scientific career and research, focusing on radioactivity and winning multiple Nobel Prizes over her career before passing away in 1934.
Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator was born in 69 BC in Egypt and ruled jointly with her brother Ptolemy XIII until his death in 51 BC, after which she ruled alone. In 51 BC, when she was 18, her father died and left the throne to her and her 10-year old brother Ptolemy XIII. She later met and fell in love with Julius Caesar in Egypt, gaining his military support to dethrone her brother. Caesar restored her to sole rule of Egypt. She followed Caesar back to Rome but returned to Egypt, where she continued to rule alone until her death in 30 BC.
Joan of Arc was a French fighter born in 1412 in Domremy, France who fought for her nation in the war at a very young age, playing an important role despite ultimately being killed, and she is now considered a saint.
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space, launching aboard Vostok 6 in 1963. She was born in 1937 in Russia and grew up working in a textile mill after her father was killed in World War II. Tereshkova became interested in parachuting at a young age and later joined the Communist Party, leading to her selection to become the first woman cosmonaut in 1961.
Elizabeth 1 ruled England from 1558 to 1603, bringing stability and prosperity during her 44-year reign. She was born in 1533 in Greenwich, England and became queen at age 25 after being declared illegitimate. During her reign, Elizabeth led England through wars while also protecting the nation from religious and political problems, helping unite the British Isles for the first time as a single nation.
Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 in England and died in 1910. She came from a wealthy family but worked hard to become a nurse, which her parents did not initially support. Nightingale married Richard Monckton Milnes in 1849 and was happy. In the early 1850s she took a job at a hospital in London and impressed her employer with her nursing skills, becoming the superintendent. Nightingale is considered the founder of modern professional nursing and created the first conceptual nursing model.
Miguel de Cervantes was a writer from Spain who lived from 1547 to 1616. He had various jobs throughout his life and traveled to Argentina where he met his wife before settling down to write in Spain. Though he saw little success during his lifetime, Cervantes is now famous for works such as "Don Quijote de la Mancha" and "La Galatea", particularly for creating one of the first modern novels with his masterpiece "Don Quijote de la Mancha".
Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish artist born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain who died in 1973. He began painting at age 8 and showed early talent, leaving school at 16 to pursue various jobs as an artist. Picasso started his career painting in Galicia and lived much of his life in France, becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century known for co-founding the Cubist movement.
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy who lived until 1519 in France. He was a renowned painter, inventor, engineer, and musician who is considered one of the greatest geniuses in human history, producing famous works like the Mona Lisa and filling notebooks with designs of inventions, paintings, and anatomy studies. Da Vinci excelled in multiple fields and made contributions through both his artistic talents and scientific inquiries that have kept his work relevant for centuries.
Miguel Prieto is a 12-year-old student interested in becoming a telecommunications engineer. He saw an advertisement for career advice at his university and writes to request information about the skills needed for the profession and any relevant training courses. He enjoys ICT classes at school and thinks he is good with people. He asks to be sent a career information pack, application form, and details about courses to help him in his goal of becoming a telecommunications engineer.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a writer from Spain who was born in 1547 and died in 1616. He is most famous for writing the novel Don Quixote, which he wrote while living in Madrid after spending time in prison. Although Cervantes was not very successful during his lifetime, he is now renowned for Don Quixote, considered one of his best novels, which helped establish the modern novel form.
Marcos Celorio, a 12-year-old student at St. David's School in Oxford, wrote to request career information from the careers advisor. He saw their advertisement in the local newspaper and is interested in becoming an accountant. Marcos enjoys maths and thinks he has strong interpersonal skills. He asks the advisor to send him a career information pack, application form, and details about courses and training to become an accountant.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish artist born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain who died in 1973. He was a prolific artist who painted over 2,000 works in different styles like painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture and ceramics that are now displayed in museums worldwide. Picasso joined the Communist parties of Spain and France and dedicated his life to his artwork from a young age, holding his first exhibition at only 13 years old.
Miguel de Cervantes was a famous Spanish writer born in 1547 who is best known for his novel "Don Quixote", considered one of the most influential works of literature. Cervantes began his writing career around age 20 and published his first book called "La Galatea" in 1585 before finding great success with "Don Quixote", meeting other writers like Lope de Vega. Today, Cervantes remains a renowned writer whose works continue to be popular.
Amy Winehouse was a famous singer born in 1983 who died at the young age of 27 in 2011, shocking many with her early passing. She composed and sang jazz-influenced music that gained her widespread fame. Though gone, Amy Winehouse remains well-known and beloved by her fans and newer generations of music listeners alike for her talented musical contributions.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer born in 1756 in Salzburg who began performing at a young age under his father's tutelage rather than attending school. He had a successful music career, giving piano lessons and performing concerts in Salzburg and Vienna, where he became well known before his untimely death in 1791 at the age of 35. One of his most famous compositions was The Magic Flute.
Christmas in Australia is celebrated on December 25th, originating as the celebration of Jesus' birth but now focused on family, time together, and gift giving. Most Australian children believe in Santa Claus bringing presents on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas traditions include Santa photos, advent calendars, carols services, secret Santa gifts, and stamps. On Christmas Day, families gather around the tree to open presents after church and lunch, which often includes roast meats, seafood, vegetables and fruits. Christmas is also marked by carols, puddings, and seasonal foods and drinks.
This document provides information about Christmas traditions in Australia. It asks questions about when Christmas is celebrated in Australia (December 25th), Australian Christmas traditions like barbecues and swimming, and foods commonly eaten like seafood. It provides a cloze text of "Jingle Bells" with an Australian adaptation mentioning things like Holden Utes, kangaroos, and spending Christmas Day by the barbecue and pool on a hot summer day.
Christmas in Australia is celebrated on December 25th. Some Australian Christmas traditions include spending time at the beach and having a barbecue or picnic on Christmas Day due to the summer heat. Popular foods served include prawns, turkey, ham, seafood and salads. The document provides an Australian version of the Christmas carol "Jingle Bells" which references Australian icons like kangaroos and Holden Utes.
Spain is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southern Europe with a population of approximately 47 million people. The official languages of Spain include Castellano, Catalan, Galician and Basque, and schools also teach English, French, Italian and Latin. Many immigrants arrive in Spain from other countries like France, Portugal and Africa to live and work.
This poem expresses the speaker's love for Australia, specifically its sunburnt plains, rugged mountains, and wide open landscapes despite droughts and floods, rather than an English countryside with fields, woods, and soft skies. The speaker acknowledges they cannot share the love of those from England for its green and shaded lands, as their love is for Australia and its far horizons and "jewel-sea."
Australia is the 6th largest country by area, with a population of about 23 million people. It has a democratic government system with a Prime Minister and a parliament consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate. Aboriginal Australians are the indigenous people and have lived in Australia for over 40,000 years. The country has six states and two territories across a diverse landscape ranging from cities to deserts.
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The document is a collection of notes and bookmarks related to books and reading. It includes notes about reading Hamlet by William Shakespeare, with quotes from the famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy. Additionally, it mentions memories of books being important and contains bookmarks labeling the pages for different grades and subjects.
The document describes various physical characteristics for describing individuals, including hair style (straight, wavy, curly), hair color (red, fair, blond, brown), height, size, general appearance (beautiful, good-looking, handsome, attractive, ugly), and special features (beard, tattoos, bald). It provides examples of descriptions for both male and female subjects using these characteristics.
To create an internet profile, include the following information:
1) Personal details like name, age, birthday, gender, hometown and current location.
2) Contact information such as website/blog URL and country.
3) What you are looking for such as friends, language partners, relationships or chat friends.
4) Your interests and hobbies which could include reading, music, travel, sports or movies.
5) A short biography with details about yourself, family, where you live and things you enjoy.
6) Your favorite entertainment like books, TV shows, music or appearance.
Halloween has become popular in Bulgaria. On Halloween, people in Sofia gather in large groups and go to bars that offer discounts, then to dance clubs. Originally a Catholic holiday celebrating All Saints and All Souls Days, Halloween has its origins in ancient Celtic traditions where people wore scary masks and costumes on October 31st to ward off spirits of the dead. Today, Halloween traditions vary around the world, from drinking tequila at Mexican graveyards to trick-or-treating for candy in the U.S. and carving jack-o-lanterns, which originated from an Irish myth about a man trapped between heaven and hell.
Bulgaria is a country located in Southeastern Europe, with Sofia as its capital and largest city. The majority ethnic group is Bulgarians and the official language is Bulgarian. Key facts about Bulgaria include its population of over 7 million people, the lev as its currency, and Eastern Orthodox Christianity as the dominant religion. Bulgaria has a diverse landscape that includes mountain ranges such as Rila and Pirin, and attractions including its capital city of Sofia.
Este documento lista verbos en inglés relacionados con pensamientos y sentimientos como admitir, asumir, creer, convencer, esperar, sentir, esperar, mentir, saber, rechazar, revelar, sospechar, pensar, gastar una broma, advertir, preguntarse, estar de acuerdo, decidir, tener pánico y preocuparse.
This document lists Spanish verbs including attack, escape, survive, operate, retreat, annoy, and circle. It was created by Marga Renedo Gómez and focuses on verbs for a language learning unit.
Este documento lista verbos en inglés y español relacionados con creencias, opiniones y sentimientos. Incluye pares de verbos como asumir/assume, estar de acuerdo/agree, creer/believe, decidir/decide, esperar/expect, sentir/feel, esperar/hope, saber/know, tener pánico/panic, pensar/think, preguntarse/wonder, y preocuparse/worry.
While UK English and US English are largely similar, there are some differences in common words between the two variants. The document provides examples of words that have different meanings in UK English compared to US English, such as film/movie, flat/apartment, rubbish/trash, crisps/chips, autumn/fall, underground/subway, and others. The list demonstrates how everyday terms can vary between the two main forms of the English language.
The British Isles consist of 4 countries: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England make up the 4 countries that comprise the British Isles. The document provides a brief overview of the 4 countries that make up the British Isles.
The document discusses the words "too" and "enough" and how they are used to describe amounts. "Too" is used to describe having more than necessary of something and having a negative effect, like "It's too cold to work in the garden." "Enough" describes having or not having the right amount of something, like "John isn't patient enough to work as a teacher." "Enough" can also mean "all that is necessary" when used before a noun. Examples are given of using "too" and "not...enough" with adjectives, adverbs, and infinitives.
Theatre genres include comedy, drama, monologue, musical, opera, romance, and thriller. The document lists common theatre genres in a single paragraph without further details or descriptions. The genres are separated by line breaks.