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BOOKR (India)

2009-05-07T01:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.pimpampum.net/bookr/?id=6593

Let's to learn about Ireland!

2009-03-25T07:38:00.000-07:00

• Full country name: Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland (part of the UK)
• Population: 4.125.000
• Capital city: Dublin (Republic Ireland), Belfast (Nothern Ireland)
• Religion: Catholic
• National Holiday: St Patrick's Day (17th March)
• Government:
• Official languages: Irish and English
• Flag: green, white and orange
• Climate: maritime, a lot of precipitacions
• Major Rivers: Foyle, Mourne, Boyne, Slaney...
• Highest Point:
• An Irish saying:
• A common social custom: red hat, black jacket, white trousers
• Famous musicians/bands: The Corrs
• Symbols: Harp
• Landscape: Hills, rivers, sea... green landscapes
• Traditional values: cathedral, dolmens
• A popular drink: coffee
• Famous writer: George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney
• A Traditional dish: corned beef
• Sports: cycling
• Leisure/Hobbies: drinking

A TEST OF IRELAND!

1. Which of these statements is true?
a) Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
b) Ireland is part of Scotland.
c) Ireland is an independent country. <---

2. Which colour is associated with Ireland?
a) green <---
b) red
c) blue

3. What is the approximate population of Ireland?
a) 4.3 million <---
b) 21.5 million
c) 43 million

4. Which two sports are both very popular in Ireland?
a) football and American football
b) football and Gaelic football <---
c) golf and baseball

5. What is ‘Guinness’?
a) a kind of beer
b) the capital of Ireland
c) a kind of Irish music

6. Which of these has not increased in Ireland since the 1990s?
a) the number of immigrants
b) foreign investment
c) the number of people leaving the country to live abroad

7. Which of these statements is true?
a) Irish people have a reputation for being talkative. <---
b) Ireland’s national day is called Saint Rafael’s Day.
c) It doesn’t rain very often in Ireland.

8. What is ‘Gaelic’?
a) a language <---
b) a kind of food
c) the capital of Ireland

A romantic film (Bombay TV)

2009-03-19T01:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/index.php?module=see&lang=es&code=210b8088137679b26c4756c723c221da

My alphabet

2009-01-28T10:13:00.001-08:00

Beatriz

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Activities

2009-01-15T00:38:00.000-08:00

ACTIVITY 1: What are your New Year’s Resolutions?:
1. Peace in the world
2. Pass my exams
3. Funky academy
4. Travel to Russia on holidays
5. Happines for my friends and family.

ACTIVITY 2: LANGUAGES
Happy New year is a universal wish which is expressed in many languages. Can you fill in the table with some of them?
Dutch: Frohes neues Jahr
Finnish: hyvää uuttavuotta
French: bonne année
Gaelic:
German: Frohes neues Jahr
Greek: ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος
Italian: buon anno
Polish: szczęśliwego nowego roku
Portuguese: feliz ano novo
Russian: с новым годом
Spanish: Feliz Año Nuevo
Welsh:

The Christmas in the world

2008-12-16T06:04:00.000-08:00

In India, what type of tree is decorated for Christmas?
Instead of having traditional Christmas Trees. Sometimes people use mango leaves to decorate their homes.

Russians celebrate Christmas eating kutya. What is it and what does it symbolize?
This plate is done of berries of wheat and other grains,and symbolize the hope and the life talks, and the honey and the seeds of poppy that assure the happiness, the success, and the rest without worries.
The celebration of the New Year must will include a toast with champagne and revelry with the family and the friends.

Mexicans celebrate Christmas with posadas. What is a posada?
It's a nine-day celebration with origins in Mexico (beginning in December 16th and ending in December 24th).
It is a yearly tradition for many Catholic Mexicans and some other Latin Americans and symbolizes the trials which Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay where Jesus could be born, based on the passage in the New Testament

In Rome, Italy, capitone is served on Christmas Eve. What is capitone?
Is a large female eel, roasted, baked or fried. Fish dishes are also popular throughout Italy on Christmas Eve.

In Venezuela people listen to aguinaldos. What are aguinaldos?
The traditional songs of Christmas are known as Aguinaldos. Aguinalderos go from home to home singing and playing traditional instruments.

In Provence, France, people put santons in a crèche. What are santons and what is a crèche?
Literally it means the "little saints," colourful carved wooden or clay figures of the Christmas story.
It means a three-dimensional commercial or folk art depiction of the birth or birthplace of Jesus

In Japan, people are visited by Hoteiosho. Who is he, and why is he special?
They have a Buddhist monk called Hotei-osho who acts like Santa Claus. He brings presents to each house and leaves them for the children.

In Greece people have to protect themselves from Killantzaroi. What are Killantzaroi and how can you keep them away?
Killantzaroi are like goblins or sprites who appears only during the 12-day period from Christmas to the Epiphany (January 6).
These creatures are believed to emerge from the center of the earth and to sleep into people's house through the chimney.
More mischievous than actually evil, the Killantzaroi do things like extinguish fires, ride astride people's backs, braid horses' tails, and sour the milk.
To further repel the undesirable sprites, the hearth is kept burning day and night throughout the twelve days.

Germans call Christmas Eve Dickbauch. Why is Christmas Eve called Dickbauch?
“Dickbauch" means "fat stomach" because the tradition says: who don't eat well on Christmas Eve will be haunted by demons during the night

In China, a very important person is named Dun Che Lao Ren. Who is it?
It's Santa Claus

My Christimas

2008-12-11T01:05:00.000-08:00

Try to answer these questions or tell us something about the way YOU celebrate Christmas ( a very short composition about your feelings about it)

What is the weather like in your native country at Christmas?
In Cantabria the weather is very cold in Christmas.
Are you a religious person? What religion do you have? Does your religion celebrate Christmas?
I'm not a religious person. I'm catolic but I don't believe in it.
Do you celebrate Christmas in your native town? What does your town do for this holiday?
I celebrate Christmas with my family. On 24th December we went to my grandmother's house, on 25th we went to my aunt's house and on 31st we have dinner in my house. Others days I meet with my friends.
Do you like this celebration?
Yes, I really like it.
Is it a family celebration for you?
Yes, I like meeting with my family.
Do you celebrate Christmas Eve, lunch or dinner?
Dinner
Do you attend any special religious ceremonies?
No, I don't
Which are the main Christmas dates in your Country?
24th, 25th and 31st December
Do you buy presents at Christmas?
Yes, I buy presents for my best friends
Traditionally, who brings the presents in your country?
The magic three kings
What kind of presents do you usually get at Christmas?
I usually get a lot of presents ^^
Does your town get decorated at Christmas?
Yes, houses are very decorated every year
Do you usually decorate your home?
Every year I decorate my home. I put the lights, the Nativity scene, the Christmas tree...
Do you put up a Christmas tree or a Nativity?
The two
Do you have any traditional meals for this celebration?
No, I don't
Do you have any special food and cakes?
No, I don't
Do you drink any special drinks at Christmas?
No I don't
Do you celebrate New Year's Eve?
Yes, I do
What do you usually do on New Year's Eve? Do you have any special customs in your country on this day?
No, I have lunch with my family but I don't wear special customs
Tell us about anything that you think is special or different in you country or region at Christmas time?
I think that families are more friendly, and they love more themselves
What special things are you doing this Christmas?
I'm not doing something special
Make a wish for something you really want this Christmas
It's a secret! Ha-ha-ha
Do you think Christmas is still a traditional holiday?
Yes, I do
Do you think Christmas has changed a lot since you were a child?
Yes, I do. Now, publicity influde a lot in the people
In what sense? Do you miss anything?
Now there isn't any hopes...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-04T01:06:00.001-08:00

QUESTIONS

2008-11-20T01:06:00.001-08:00

1. What's his name?
Barack Hussein Obama.
2. Where was he born?
In Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
3. When was he born?
On August 4, 1961.
4. How is he tall?
He’s 6’1" (1.87 m) tall.
5. Where are his parents from?
His father is from a village in Kenya and his mother is from a small town in Kansas, USA.
6. Is he married? What's the name of his wife? And the name of his children?
Yes, he is. His wife’s name is Michelle and they have two daughters, Malia Ann and Natasha.
7. What did he do before he was president?
Barack Obama went to Harvard Law School and is a lawyer. He is now a senator for the state of Illinois. He is also Democratic Party candidate for president of the United States of America.
8. What books and writers does he like?
He likes Shakespeare, Toni Morrison and Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.
9. What singer does he like?
Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Elton John and Jay-Z.
10. What are his favourite films?
Casablanca, The Godfather, and The Godfather: Part II.
11. What's his favourite TV programme?
SportsCenter, a TV sports news show.
12. What are his hobbies?
Playing basketball, writing and being with his children.

OBAMA'S BIOGRAPHY

2008-11-20T01:03:00.000-08:00

Date and place of birth

Date and place of birth Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 4th in 1961

Political Party: Democratic

Height: 1'87 metres

Wife's Name: Michelle

Children's Names: Malia and Sasha

Car: Ford Escape Hybrid

Hobbies: Scrabble, poker, and basketball.

Favorite Books: Moby Dick

Favorite Movies: The Godfather I and II and Lawrence of Arabia

Personal Heroes: Martin Luther King Jr, Pablo Picasso...

Making the Grade: Obama’s voting record on deaf-tech and accessibility issues stands as follows: he supports the ADA Restoration Act of 2007, he voted for the Stem Cell Research Act of 2007 and the Stem Cell Research Bill (which is important for cochlear research,) and voted for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

When I Grow Up: ??

Chef Obama: Marvin Woods

A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton

2008-10-30T01:58:00.000-07:00

Lyrics:

Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces passed
And I'm home bound

Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making my way
Through the crowd

And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder....

If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight

It's always times like these
When I think of you
And I wonder
If you ever
Think of me

'Cause everything's so wrong
And I don't belong
Living in your
Precious memories

'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder....

If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight

And I, I
Don't want to let you know
I, I
Drown in your memory
I, I
Don't want to let this go
I, I
Don't....

Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces passed
And I'm home bound

Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making my way
Through the crowd

And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder....

If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass us by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you...

If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
If I could
Just hold you
Tonight

My Creepy Video - The Hounted House

2008-10-30T01:44:00.000-07:00

EXERCISES OF HALLOWEEN

2008-10-29T10:37:00.001-07:00

1.- Find out the price of Disney’s Halloween party for this year at Disney Resort Paris.
2.- Get the price and the cover (image of the film) of a famous American movie called Halloween Resurrection. There is a special offer at the moment!!!
3.-There is a radio station which broadcast typical creepy and horror songs all day long. Get the website address and 3 tittles of songs related with Halloween.
4.- Find an easy joke in English which has to do with Halloween (You can get some at a widely known "holiday spot")
5.- Embed a creepy video about some interesting Halloween scene.

Answers:

1. Adults: 25 €. It's free for children minors of 3 years old.

2.

3. Website address: HalloweenRadio.Live365
Some songs about halloween:
- I put a spell on you ( Marilyn Manson)
- This is halloween ( Nightmare before Christmas)
- Thriller ( Michael Jackson)
- Dracula's return (Gabriel Dell)

4.-Some halloween gags:
- How do witches keep their hair in palce while flying?
With scare spray!

- How do monsters discover their future?
They read the horrorscope

- Do zombies eat popcorn with their fingers?
No!, they eat the fingers separately

- What dis one ghost said to another ghost?
Do you believe in people?

AQUA- HALLOWEEN

Hello?
Remember me?
Who's there?
I've got your number
Oh no, no
I'm back to haunt you
No, stay away
Ha ha ha ha ha

It's Friday night
So creepy outside
It's is thundering and lightning
There's nobody home
Cause I'm all alone
It's scary and it's frightening

The sound of shoes
A shadow that moves
Something odd is tic tac ticking
Someone's in here
I'm so full of fear
The telephone is ringing

Now I can see you
Oh no, please no
Now I can touch you
Oh god, please go
I am right here now
Oh please, tell me where
Ha ha ha ha
I'm in a nightmare
You better run
I'm back to haunt you down

Halloween, in the death of the night, hear me scream
I'm coming, I'm coming
Halloween, is the fear that I fight, in my dream
Keep running, keep running

Just keep running - oh, keep on running, yeah
Just keep running
Just keep running - oh, keep on running, yeah
Just keep running

Hell broke out
On this Friday night
Zombies passing deadly
My Candyman, from Bountyland
Is coming here to get me

Now I can see you
Oh no, please no
Now I can touch you
Oh god, please go
I am right here now
Oh please tell me where
Ha ha ha ha
I'm in a nightmare
You better run
I'm back to haunt you down

Halloween, in the death of the night, hear me scream
I'm coming, I'm coming
Halloween, is the fear that I fight, in my dream
Keep running, keep running

Just keep running - oh keep on running, yeah
Just keep running
Just keep running - oh keep on running, yeah
Just keep running

It's squeaking and creaking
I move silent in the night, hahahahaha
Could be the boy from next-door
You'll never guess my disguise
Hahahahaha!

Kids and children fight
[?] and candlelight
You might be the fearsome one at Junior High
Tonight!

Halloween, in the death of the night, hear me scream
I'm coming, I'm coming
Halloween, is the fear that I fight, in my dream
Keep running, keep running
Halloween...

Just keep running - oh, keep on running, yeah
Just keep running
Just keep running - oh, keep on running, yeah
Just keep running

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

MY WORLD

2008-10-09T00:47:00.000-07:00

Hi! Welcome to my world!

My name's Beatriz, I was born in Santander (Spain).
This is a picture of me. I love dancing! My others hobbies are singing, reading, writing, listening to music, meeting my friends... I write a lot of texts of my feelings, and sometimes my family and my friends read it. I'm very sensitive.

My bests friends are Vicky, Silvia, Cristina, Carolina, María, Bea, Víctor, Héctor, Chuchi... They are great.

My favourite TV programme is ''Caiga Quien Caiga''. It's a news programme but it's funny because the reporters are very crazy!

I like the music. I usually listen rap or hip hop music. I admire Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Estopa.

I like travelling too. I'ts very interesting to learn of others contries. I have been in France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary. I want to travel to all the world!

Bye!

Bea