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YEAR XXXIX N° 1 • September • October 2016 • Imprimé á Taxe Réduite
Nature
Yosemite National Park, California
Apptripper
Art takes to the streets VISIT US ONLINE!
Cody Simpson
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Comics
The Clacsons It’s Linda’s birthday and I don’t know what to get her.
Do you know what she likes reading?
I’ve visited so many shops... Let’s try this one too!
Hello. I’d like to buy a book for my Linda. It’s her birthday.
Or a sci-fi book?
Mmm, How about… a love story?
No. But she’s 15 years old...
The Surprise Ending
No, no! Those books are enormous*!
No, I don’t like love stories. SRomeo e Giulietta
Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet
What about a thriller? It is easy and fast to read.
A book of jokes*?
This one! This is the perfect book for Linda!
AH! AH!
I don’t know...
No. Happy Birthday, little sister*! Wow, what a great book! Thanks, Alex!
What an interesting book, Alex! You can’t say it doesn’t have a surprise ending!
SURP RISE !
Glossary
jokes: simple stories that make you laugh enormous: very big
little sister: affectionate nickname (a familiar or humorous name)
Content
Greetings
Samantha
Welcome back from the holidays, everyone! We start the year with games, articles and new discoveries together. We visit Yosemite National Park in California before spending Halloween in Los Angeles! We also meet Cody Simpson – singer, songwriter and musician. And don’t miss our test to find out if you’re an optimist* or a pessimist*. Happy reading!
The Statue of Liberty is 130 years old!
Nature 4 Yosemite National Park, California
App Attack
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Apptripper
Report 7 Art takes to the streets
The famous Statue of Liberty arrived in New York, 130 years ago. It was built in Paris to a design by sculptor Bartholdi and entitled “Liberty Enlightening the World.” The French donated the statue to the United States of America as a sign of friendship between the two peoples, and in memory of the American Declaration of Independence of a century earlier (1776). It was transported by sea, and because there was insufficient money to construct the base, the New York Times launched a public collection fund.* They
reached the target within a few days! For years, the statue was a symbol of hope for millions of immigrants arriving in the United States and today it remains one of the most famous monuments in the world.
People 10 Cody Simpson
Test 11 Is your glass half empty or half full?
Events 12 Halloween in Los Angeles
Games Galore
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Book 16 A Court of Thorns and Roses
Hi, I’m Grammy. This month you’ll learn about: • subordinate clauses • the passive form • possessive pronouns
Find the park
• The indicative use of the verb
Glossary
This year, the United States is celebrating another big anniversary: the centenary* of the American National Park Service. Today, there are about 400 national parks in the U.S. (www. parks100.com). Write the name of the oldest (dating from 1872) and most visited park, which is symbolised by bears, and one in particular... Yogi Bear!
centenary: 100th birthday optimist: a person who always sees the positive or happy side to things pessimist: a person who always sees the negative or sad side to things collection fund: a way of getting money to do something
The answer is on page 14.
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Nature
Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls*, but inside the 3,026 square kilometres, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows*, ancient giant* trees, and vast* wilderness.
Yosemite National Park, California
California’s treasure
Yosemite National Park is located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famous for its enormous trees, and iconic* panoramas. You can go camping, hiking and climbing in the valley year-round. When you have finished enjoying nature, visit Yosemite Village, where you can go shopping, have lunch at a restaurant, or visit the Yosemite Museum. The Ansel Adams Gallery is also very popular with visitors. It sells prints of the Ansel Adams’ famous black-and-white photographs of Yosemite.
A popular destination
Yosemite Valley represents only one percent of the park area, but this is where most visitors arrive and stay. Photographers love Yosemite. The Tunnel View is the first view of the Valley for many visitors and is the most popular spot to take a photo. Climbers also love the park. El Capitan, a prominent granite* cliff*, is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the world.
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Glossary
cliff: a rock face giant: enormous granite: a grey, hard rock groves: groups of trees iconic: famous meadows: large fields of grass rare: not common waterfalls: cascades of water vast: very big
Meadows, mountains, glaciers and trees
The high country of Yosemite contains beautiful areas of meadows, encircled by high mountain ranges. Mount Lyell is the highest point in the park, standing at 4,000 metres. The Lyell Glacier is the largest glacier in Yosemite National Park and is one
of the few remaining in the Sierra Nevada today. Yosemite is a ‘must’ for anyone who loves trees. The park has three groves* of ancient giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees. These trees are enormous – the giant sequoia grows larger than any other tree, and it lives a very long time!
Facts about Yosemite Complete the sentences below with the words in the box.
the passive form
plants • World Heritage Site • killer people • arrived • protected
1. Yosemite means ‘..............................................’ in Miwok (the language of the local, native people) 2. Around 3.8 million .............................................. visit Yosemite each year 3. It was first .............................................. in 1864 4. The first tourists .............................................. in 1855 5. More than 160 rare* .............................................. inhabit the park 6. It was designated a .............................................. in 1984
The ancient giant Complete the story below, using the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
The Wawona tree became famous after a tunnel 1. ............................................. (cut) through it in 1881. It soon became incredibly popular as a tourist photo attraction. Everything from horse-drawn carriages in the late 19th century, to automobiles in the first part of the 20th century, travelled the road, which passed through that tree. The Wawona Tree was a famous giant sequoia that stood in the Mariposa Grove. It 2. ............................................. also.............................................(know) as the Tunnel Tree. It was 69 metres tall, and 27 metres in circumference. The tree 3. ............................................. (destroy) in 1969 under a heavy load of snow. It 4. ............................................. (estimate) to have been 2,300 years old. The answers are on page 14.
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App Attack
Art lovers, tourists and travellers – Apptripper is a fabulous* app made just for you! It’s a free travel guide, that’s different to the guides you can buy. It’s perfect if you don’t have much time, your wallet is empty, and you’re looking for museums and artistic things to see that don’t cost a lot (or are even free) – a great choice if you’re passionate about a city and want to get to know it better. Apptipper makes recommendations, based on how you’re feeling at that moment (surprise, joy, sadness, love, fear, anger...), which you need to record. It will recommend which path to take, what places to visit, down which streets to walk, and which ancient* and modern art works to admire*. The app is interactive because you can record a voice message about how each work ‘moves’ you, or listen to the recordings of other travellers. That way, you can share the best moments of your trip with the community!
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Glossary admire: enjoy ancient: very old fabulous: fantastic
Report
Art takes
to the streets
Street art has demonstrated its importance and cultural value over recent years. Who are the main figures behind this innovative art form?
Free the art!
Street art is becoming increasingly visible and valuable, for art lovers and critics. Its creators are true masters, able to carry out large-scale works with a strong visual impact*. Some street artists create their works to convey a critical social or political message, others to expose their art in open spaces, where everyone can see it. The rule is: Free the art!
Street art: from America...
Street art (or urban art) includes all forms of art that are created in public places. There is a range of techniques: spray cans, stickers, stencils, video, and sculpture. It differs from graffiti,
which is only done with spray paint and always starts with a letter (tag). Street art began in American in the 80’s, as an underground phenomenon, and today it’s so loved that even advertisements and marketing copy it! 7
The strong messages
Two of the most famous street artists in the world create works with messages that are very critical of society and the world’s problems: ROA and Blu. ROA is Belgian and paints in black and white. He mainly depicts giant animals, from the local area, that are suffering*. This is to remind us that our animal friends should not be mistreated, but respected. Blu, on the other hand, is Italian and his works express his thoughts on war, capitalism and pollution – they are very direct and raw*.
... to Banksy
Banksy, the English artist whose real name nobody knows, has spread street art throughout Europe. His art, done with spray paint, first appeared in Bristol and now can be found across the world (even in the cages at Barcelona zoo!). His stencils tell of his thoughts on politics, culture and ethics*. His works convey messages of freedom and pacifism, often through slogans, but his most notable creations are Rats (an anagram* of ‘arts’); the rodents that Banksy has painted all around London.
Art transforms churches
Okuda San Miguel is a Basque* artist, renowned for his originality, who brings abandoned buildings back to life. For example, he has filled some former churches in Spain and Morocco with colourful murals. After he transformed Kaos Temple, an old church in Asturius, into a place that is loved by skaters from around the world, he took part in the Truck Art Project, together with other street artists. 100 trucks were transformed into travelling museums that now travel Spanish roads to spread the message about culture and pop art. 8
Dubai Walls
The first street art festival in the Middle East, takes place in Dubai and is an exceptional event. Dubai Walls aims to introduce innovative art to a very traditional country. Last year, Frenchman Blek le Rat and American Ron English took part. Many say Ron is the heir to Andy Warhol. Known for mixing the faces of famous people with historical paintings into his works, Ron English has exhibited his own version of Guernica by Picasso. His version included Mickey Mouse and Tony the Tiger from Kellogg’s cereal!
Glossary
photographer and JR is French, and is part me famous for part street artist. He beca ographs, which he creating enormous phot ildings and bridges. then pastes on walls, bu hic collage that is The result is a photograp you speechless! truly unique and leaves
anagram: game where you change the order of the letters to create a new word Basque: from northern Spain raw: very strong and realistic ethics: moral values impact: influence, effect suffering: experience pain
Find the Street Art words
possessive pronouns
Find the Street Art words in the puzzle below and discover the name of a female street artist who is very innovative, and loves abstract images and colourful, geometric figures. colour collages murals spray art innovative harmony tag stencil paint wall culture
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M L A U A A E O
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R G A T M N C A
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Guess
What’s the name of a form of street art where artists mustn’t reveal their identities to the public, instead leaving only art work behind in public places? Guess! a b c
ghost art art attack guerrilla art The answer is on page 14.
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People
Australian, humble*, kind and very mature for his age – Cody Simpson reveals how you can become famous without losing your humility, and how to win against bullies.
Cody Simpson Identity Card
Name: Cody Robert Surname: Simpson Place and date of birth: Gold Coast (Australia), 11 January 1997
Profession: singer Distinguishing features: a swimming champion, who has won two gold medals at the World Championships in Queensland
everyday things like watching TV and eating together.
What artists do you love, and what inspires you when writing your songs? I love many artists, including Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and Jay-Z, although I don’t listen to any one genre in particular. I like many different styles. I owe thanks to Justin Bieber, who gave me the chance to play guitar and open his concerts in 2013. Today, we’re good friends, after performing a few singles together, like Home to mama, as
a duet*. My songs come from everyday life, from things that happen to me – I’m always full of ideas! Is it true that you were bullied as a child? It is very true. L At school, the bullies* were very cruel* and they made fun of me because I wanted to become a singer. In their opinion, everyone had to have the same interest – playing rugby – while I only loved music. Today, I’m committed to the fight against bullying and cyber bullying. I also support Build-a-bear and the right of all children to play. What advice would you give to your fans? I know how difficult it is to suffer at the hands of bullies, but when you manage to win against them you will feel much stronger and mature. Don’t worry about what others think of you!
Glossary
bully: nasty person who likes to hurt people who are weaker tactile person: someone who likes to touch and be touched cruel: very nasty, without pity duet: two people sing together humble: modest
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subordinate clauses
Do you feel very close to your family? Yes, I like to spend time with my brother, Tom, who is 12 years old; my sister Alli, who’s a year younger than me; and with mum and dad and my beloved dog. However, often when I am on tour, it isn’t possible to see them, so we organise two or three days together. Time spent away from home is the worst thing about touring. I really enjoy spending time with my family, doing
Do you miss your Australian friends? Of course, now that I live in Los Angeles, I miss them a lot. Luckily, we can communicate via phone, Facebook, email and other ways, although it’s not the same. I am a tactile person*, who likes hugs. Actually, to meet up with them... I’ve made many 16 hour trips to Australia. J
Test
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lf a h s s la g r u o y Is * ? empty or half full
In your opinion life is... a wonderful. b a mixture of good and bad events. c made of different stages, with highs and lows.
had a great day. What do you 2 What do you think about the 5 You’ve think about before going to sleep?
big conflicts in the world? a I trust in the future of humanity. b The problems are too complex.* c There will always be war in the world.
3 You’re going to a party but
the street is blocked. How do you react? a I’m going to arrive just in time for the cake! b These things happen. c Grr... If I’d left earlier none of this would’ve happened!
a Life is full of excitement. b Sometimes it happens, even to me! c A ray of sunshine in an otherwise cloudy sky.
6 Saturday and Sunday you’d like to go
to the beach, but the weather will be changeable. a You will go regardless. b You will wait till Saturday morning before deciding whether to go. c It’s better to stay at home.
4 You’re eating a sandwich at
the park and see some young people laughing nearby. a You ask if they will tell you the joke. b You ignore them. c You think they are laughing at you.
Answered mostly ‘a’: your glass is half full You always look on the bright side and see beauty in all that surrounds you. You’re a true optimist and don’t like listening to those who complain* about the future. If something is going to happen, it will surely be the best of things! You trust in others, especially your friends. At times, you are disappointed* by your friends’ behaviour, but in any case... you will always trust them again as before. Answered mostly ‘b’: balanced Normally, you view and live situations with the right balance, avoiding anxiety, fear or over-enthusiasm. This will help you a lot to remain calm every day, and allow you to find the right solution to problems. When you encounter difficulties, you don’t worry too much. You’re neither too negative nor too positive... you see everything in balance. Answered mostly ‘c’: your glass is half empty Your view of the world is very dark and negative, and often you don’t realise that there are many positive and colourful things around you. With your pessimistic approach to life’s situations, you run the risk of appearing unfriendly and becoming distant from your friends. Try solving problems with more enthusiasm sometimes – you can resolve anything if you want to.
The indicative use of the verb
Glossary
complain: to criticise because you are not happy about something complex: difficult, complicated disappointed: sad because things haven’t gone as you wanted to see the glass half empty: (saying) to have a negative outlook on life to see the glass half full: (saying) to have a positive outlook on life
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Events
Halloween events in Los Angeles
31 October is an important date all over the USA. There are plenty of special events put on for Halloween, but Los Angeles especially has some amazing creepy attractions and haunted* houses not to be missed. Here are four of them!
Match the name of the attraction (a-d) with each paragraph (1-4) below. a) Knott’s Halloween Haunt b) Dark Harbor
c) Los Angeles Haunted Hayride d) Halloween Horror Nights b.
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.......................................................................... This is a dark, scary hayride* at the Griffith Park Old Zoo. During the experience, you will meet demons, maniacs and the Boogeyman* in a number of ‘scare zones’, such as the Black Maze and the House of Shadows.
2. ..........................................................................
Visit Universal Studios to experience the film sets* of the most recent horror movies, or take the Terror Tram! One of the most popular sets is for Crimson Peak: Maze of Madness, based on the recent Guillermo del Toro film. Walk through the ghostly*, decaying* remains of a Victorian labyrinth.
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..................................................................................... Held at Knott’s Farm theme park, this Halloween experience has more than 1,000 monsters inside mazes, ‘scare zones’ and live shows. It’s one of the largest (and oldest) Halloween events held at a theme park. New additions this year include zombies, an evil tooth fairy* and Southern voodoo.
Odd one out relative pronouns
Which of the following adjectives doesn’t mean ‘scary’ 1. 2. 3. 4.
frightening creepy ugly spooky
The answers are on page 14.
Visit a haunted attraction on a giant boat! You’ll find all the usual horrors here—fog*, mazes, and monsters. Set aboard the dark, cramped interior of the Queen Mary – an historic cruise ship docked at Long Beach – this is the perfect, spooky spot to enjoy Halloween.
Glossary
Boogeyman: a mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behaviour decaying: dying film sets: the scenery and props arranged for making films fog: mist ghostly: supernatural
haunted: inhabited by ghosts hayride: a ride taken for pleasure in a wagon carrying hay tooth fairy: a small imaginary being believed by children to leave money while they sleep in exchange for a tooth that has come out
Complete the sentences Insert the relative pronouns from the box into the sentences below. which (x2) • where • who
1. Guillermo del Toro is the director ............................................... made Crimson Peak 2. Long Beach is the port ............................................... the Queen Mary is docked. 3. The Boogeyman is a frightening creature, ............................................... scares children. 4. Knott’s Halloween Haunt is an attraction, ............................................... has over 1,000 monsters.
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Games Galore
True or False?
Have you read the report about street art? Answer true or false to the following sentences!
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1 Many artists do street art to earn more money. 2 Street art is the same as graffiti art. 3 Today, advertising and marketing copies street art. 4 Bansky’s real name is Blek le Rat. 5 Bansky painted the famous Rats street art in London. 6 ROA loves painting black and white art of suffering animals. 7 The first Middle Eastern street art festival is in Dubai. 8 Okuda San Miguel has brightened up public spaces in Spain.
Puzzle
What’s the name of the most famous walking track in the world? Complete the definitions below to find out!
1 A synonym of ‘frightening’ 2 Yosemite is a famous national... 3 A synonym of ‘very big’ 4 The word we use to describe a place inhabited by ghosts 5 An enormous river of ice. 6 The opposite of ‘common’. 7 A mythical, frightening creature. 8 The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride takes place in an old...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The answers are below.
Answers P. 3 Find the park: Yellowstone. P. 4-5 Facts about Yosemite: 1. killer, 2. people, 3. protected, 4. arrived, 5. plants, 6. World Heritage site; The ancient giant: 1. was cut, 2. was (also) known, 3. was destroyed, 4. was estimated. P. 7-9 Find the Street Art Words: Clara Rojas; Guess: c). P. 12-13 Match: 1.C, 2.D, 3.A, 4.B; Odd one out: ugly; Complete the sentences: 1. who, 2. where, 3. which, 4. which. P. 14 True or False: 1.F; 2.F; 3.T; 4.F; 5.T; 6.T; 7.T; 8.F; Puzzle: 1.scary, 2. park, 3. giant, 4. haunted, 5. glacier, 6. rare, 7. boogeyman, 8. zoo: Santiago (de Compostela).
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Court of Thorns and Roses is a story of family, friendships and of love, and of conquering* incredible odds*. The novel also explores the themes of beauty, sacrifice and true courage. It’s set in a world of magic, violence and brutal* politics.
Relative pronouns
The story
Feyre is a nineteen year-old huntress* who lives in the woods. One day, she makes a terrible mistake – she kills a wolf. As punishment, the faeries come to claim her life forever. They take her to a dangerous, magical world, where she meets
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Tamlin – an immortal* faerie. At first, Feyre hates Tamlin, but as she gets to know him, her feelings change dramatically. She realises that everything she’s been taught about the Faerie world is a lie.* However, as an ancient, evil* shadow grows over Tamlin’s lands, Feyre must find a way to stop it… or the man she loves, and his world, are doomed.*
Glossary
brutal: violent conquering: to win against doomed: a future without hope evil: very bad
Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas wrote her first book when she was just sixteen! Her bestselling ‘Throne of Glass’ series is now available in twenty-three languages. A Court of Thorns and Roses is Book #1 in her new fantasy series. Sarah is from New York, and studied Creative Writing and Religious Studies at Hamilton College in 2008. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog.
“We need hope, or else we cannot endure.” faeries: magical creatures huntress: a female hunter immortal: someone who will never die lie: something which is not true odds: chances
Tot of English N° 4 - 2016 - Poste Italiane S.P.A. - Sped. in abb. post. - D.L. 353/2003 (Conv. in L. 27/02/2004 n. 46) Art. 1, comma 1, DCB - Ancona
New York Times, bestselling author, Sarah J. Maas, has started an exciting new fantasy series which mixes ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with faeries!* Are you a fan of George R.R. Martin? A Court of Thorns and Roses is perfect for you!
“Don’t feel bad for one moment about doing what brings you joy.”
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