Saturday 29 September 2012

Wednesday 26 September 2012

Happiness. What makes you happy?

Rebecca and Kate  discuss what makes them feel cheerful as well as hear from some experts about where we can find true happiness.



Tuesday 18 September 2012

pain / ache / ill / sick / hurt

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/askaboutenglish/2010/03/100323_aae_sick_pain_page.shtml

Animal conservation

Many animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in critical danger. Can we find ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve the natural world they inhabit?




Australia approves elephant import

Spain's greenhouse gas problem

Quarter of Mammals Face Extinction

Almost a quarter of the world's mammals face extinction within thirty years, according to a United Nations report on the state of the global environment.

Greenhouse effect


Listen to Doctor Grant explaining what the Greenhouse Effect actually means and complete the missing information.

2. Scientists foresee that eventually cities like London, New York,
Sydney and Tokyo will be __________.

3. Some scientists are optimistic while other are more ______________________ .

4. Without the Greenhouse Effect the planet ______________and
no life forms would exist.

5.the best thing that
we can do  protect us from global warming is_________________the problem seriously on a world level.

6. We might be able to __________________the process and work out a solution.

7. Global warming isn’t going to affect all areas of the planet to the _________________.





1.These days there are more greenhouse gases than ever because of  _____________________and especially the burning of fossil fuels.

Polar bears will be protected in Alaska

Growth in air travel harms environment

Climate change warning

Martial Arts

Martial arts have never been more popular. From the graceful, dance like moves of t’ai chi and capoeira to the explosive fighting styles of kung fu and karate, there is a martial art to suit every taste.


Martial Arts listening exercise

Complaining

Complaining

Dan and Alice talk about complaining, and how British people may be getting better at it.


Ethical shopping

How does dancing make you feel?

have you ever had dancing lessons? When do you dance? How do you feel when you dance? Listen to some people answering these questions.