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Olympians? Over the years, these 12 Olympic athletes have proven to be outstanding in their sport. Can you match each person with their accomplishments?
1. MAKE THE FIRST MOVE Even if you feel embarrassed or a bit scared, take a deep breath and walk over to the kids at the park or in the schoolyard. To break the ice, start by introducing yourself and asking the other kids their names.
4. PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES Talk to your parents about signing up for an extracurricular activity you want to try. This is a great way to make friends because you’ll have at least one interest in common with the other kids in the group. 3.INVITE THEM TO JOIN YOU From inviting classmates over for Ask them if they want to play with you by suggesting a barbecue to playing at the park a fun game or offering to share your toys. If they’re in rather than in the backyard, there are the middle of an activity, such as building a sandcastle plenty of ways to make friends. Just or looking for bugs, you can also ask to help. remember to be yourself. 2. SHOW YOUR INTEREST Keep the conversation going by asking questions about their age, what sports they like, whether they have pets or any other topics that interest you. Make eye contact and listen carefully to their answers.
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Did you know that many species of birds can’t fly? Instead, their bodies are adapted to activities like running or swimming. Here are some examples. 1.PENGUINS These aquatic birds are excellent swimmers. Even their bones have evolved to ‘help them stay underwater rather than in the air. While nearly all penguins live in the southern hemisphere, you can find them in several places besides Antarctica.
to move through the water, which resembles the wheel paddles of a steamboat.
2. OSTRICHES These are the tallest and heaviest birds on the planet. They’re also fantastic runners. Thanks to their long, 4.KIWIS muscular legs and two-toed feet, ostriches can reach These nocturnal birds from New Zealand are about the size of a chicken, speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour. but their wings are so small you can 3. STEAMER DUCKS barely see them. Kiwis also don’t have All four species of this seabird live at the very tip of tail feathers, but they do have whiskers South America, mostly in Argentina and Chile. like a cat. Their name refers to the way they use their wings 5. CASSOWARIES Steamer duck These running birds are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia. Their feathers are black, but the skin on their neck can be bright blue, yellow or red. They also have a large bony crest on top of their head. While you certainly won’t spot any of these birds in your neighbourhood, see if you can identify some of the species in your area on your next walk or bike ride.
1. Usain Bolt 2. Michael Phelps 3. Nadia Comaneci 4. Cindy Klassen 5. Clara Hughes 6. Jesse Owens 7. Teemu Selanne 8. Sonja Henie 9. Charlotte Cooper 10. Guo Jingjing 11. Ian Millar 12. Angelo Parisi A) This swimmer has more Olympic medals than any other athlete. B) This cyclist and speed skater is the only athlete to win multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Games. C) This athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics and is widely considered the greatest track and field star in history. D) This runner holds the Olympic record for the 100-metre dash. E) This figure skater won gold in the singles event three Olympics in a row. F) This gymnast was the first athlete to be awarded a perfect score on the uneven bars - at just 14 years old! G) This athlete has four Olympic medals, which is a record in judo. H) This tennis player was the first female athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics in an individual event. I) This equestrian legend has participated in 10 Olympic Games, more than any other athlete. J) This athlete has won six medals, making her the most decorated female diver in Olympic history. K) This ice hockey player has scored 43 points in 37 games, the most in Olympic history. L) This speed skater took home five medals in 2006, the most won by a Canadian athlete in a single Olympics.
Answers: 1-D), 2-A), 3-F), 4-L), 5-B), 6-C), 7-K) 8-E), 9-H), 10-J), 11-I), 12-G),
If you recently moved to a new town, started at a new school or would like to know more kids, you might be wondering how to make friends. Here are some tips that can help.
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