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Hi everyone! How were your summer holidays? I am here to take you on a trip to find out about festival fun! Then we will discover the strange and wonderful ways animals help nature and man. This month we will also learn how to recycle your old school materials and how to make your own personalized notebooks with an interesting new app.

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Events Festival fun Games Galore

Books Smile

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The Artists city It is, perhaps, the craziest gathering* in the world and takes place in the stunning* landscape of a pre-historic lake, The Black Rock Desert in Nevada. People come from all over the world to The Burning Man Festival (named after the rite* of burning a large wooden figure) to meet in a city which only exists for one week, every year. The city is divided into areas, which have a theme. Each area has artistic and social activities, installations and works of art. Everybody is free to express themselves. It is like a big party but also a social experiment. There are no spectators, everyone participates and expresses their own creativity. www.burningman.com

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This month you’ll learn about: P personal pronouns P There is/There are P prepositions of time P modal verbs: can/could P question forms P present simple P use of would like

*GLOSSARY A Mirror Game In 2013, Walt Disney pictures produced a film set in the desert, based on a bestselling book for teenagers by Louis Sachar. In the film, Shia LaBeouf played the role of the boy who tells the story. Look in the mirror and discover the title of the film.

gathering: a meeting of a group people rite: tradition stunning: impressive

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How animals help us all

It is easy to love some animals, puppies, kittens, even lion cubs.

We know that the preservation of all types of animals and plants in our world is important for the survival of the Earth.

Each animal and plant in the world is essential to the world’s ecosystems.

Here, we discover some particular ways animals help.

Vultures Vultures are not very beautiful animals and in films and books they usually do not have a positive image! They are ugly grey scavengers* who live on the carcasses of dead animals.

However, vultures are vital for cleaning up decomposing animals.

The vultures’ digestive systems can neutralize dangerous bacteria that they eat and stop infections spreading*. So vultures are recyclers. That’s not something most of us know! www.bbc.com/future 4

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A vulture Sea Otters Now let’s look at a more attractive animal, the sea otter.

Sea otters are found on the seashores* of Alaska, Canada, Russia and Japan. They are a keystone species, which means they are a species which is more useful to their environment than other species. Sea otters live, sleep and eat in the kelp* forests. Kelp forests absorb* a lot of carbon dioxide. Sea otters eat sea urchins* which eat and destroy the kelp forests. They love sea urchins. Most other sea animals find sea urchins too difficult to eat. So, sea otters eat their favourite food and also protect the kelp forests and the environment! www.bbc.com/future Animals Helping Man Finally, a great story about how Giant African Rats help to find

unexploded mines. Rats are not normally seen as useful. This story could help you change your mind* about rats. A humanitarian organization has trained Giant African Rats to find mines in

Sea otters Calculate your Carbon Footprint All of these animals help our planet.

So, what about us? A carbon footprint is a calculation of how much carbon dioxide you make and how much energy you use. Do you travel to school by bicycle or by car?

You can use the carbon footprint website to see how you can help stop global warming. Good luck helping the planet! www.cooltheworld.com

*GLOSSARY former* war zones. The rats’ job helps save lives. There are still mines in a lot of countries, which

absorb: to take in change (your) mind: have a different idea former: old injure: to hurt yourself kelp: sea grass scavengers: animals which eat dead animals sea urchins: black prickly sea animals spreading: to cover an area seashore: where the land and sea meet

injure* many people. The rats are called HeroRats. www.mnn.com/earthmatters

Complete the phrases with these words. spreading • vultures • sea otters • trained 1. Vultures stop infections ................................................... .

2. ................................................... sleep in kelp forests.

3. Giant African rats are ................................................... to find mines.

4. ................................................... eat dead animals for food.

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App Attack

Penultimate If you like to use notebooks to make notes and drawings, you will love this app. You write digitally with a stylus* on the screen; as if you were writing with paper and ink. This fantastic app helps you to make notes, write your thoughts and ideas or drawings.

You can do this anywhere, in class, on the sofa or when you travel. It is simple to use and it organizes your notes separately into moleskin notebooks*. The notebook pages can be divided by subject and you can look through the pages quickly and zoom in on detail. You can write or draw in black, white or coloured gel ink.

Also, you can move images onto the pages or create your own

personalized paper! Writing with a stylus is more precise than using your fingers.

Penultimate makes your handwriting clearer and you can avoid* making pen smudges. The “smart wrist protection� stops you making a mess* when put your hand on the screen when you are writing or drawing!

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*GLOSSARY avoid: to stop something happening mess: not clean, untidy moleskin notebook: an old style notebook stylus: a small pen

\ REPORT A new school year begins and you would like new pencil cases and backpacks!

What if this year, instead of buying everything new, you try recycling and brightening up* your school materials?

It’s time for some imagination and creativity!

Get creative for school

It is the same old story, every September. Your backpack is dirty and ripped* and also your pencil case is covered in doodles* and ink stains, but your Mum and Dad do not want to buy everything, again! Today, I would like to teach you how to recycle your school materials, with a little imagination and handiwork*: Let’s start!

What do you need?

• a ruler • coloured markers • a hot glue gun • scissors and adhesive tape • tape and coloured paper • material of your own choice (checked shirt, jeans, coloured material, canvas…)

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\ report Washi Tape Have you ever heard of Washi tape? At the moment, it is very fashionable for recycling and handicrafts. It is a simple decorative tape which comes from Japan and is made of different types of paper.

It comes from Asia; wa means Japan and paper, which is rice paper and the colour effect

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is almost transparent. The main advantage is that you can reposition it.

Also, the objects you decorate are completely transformed and brightened up by the tape’s wonderful colours.

You can use Washi tape on your diary and any school materials and they will look unique!

Backpacks A worn out* backpack looks well-loved. However, if it is broken, you could lose something! Firstly, wash it, then, use pieces of material to cover the damaged parts. Use a hot glue gun to stick* the material on. You can use jeans, old skirts and shirts, to create a completely original looking backpack.

Covers and notebooks Would you like new, fun covers for your books and notebooks?

You can use wrapping paper or newspapers. Fix the corners with adhesive tape. Then use fabric, cut into shapes, glue on beads or use markers, glitter or fluorescent colours to create an individual look!

Another idea is to use .... photocopied book covers to decorate your books. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you could make a cover entitled ”Potions and the Magic Arts!” Or instead, use decoupage and stick dried leaves onto your science book or cut out poetic phrases for your literature book. Studying will become more fun!

Pencil cases and pens You can stick on* patches on your pencil case in the shape of a ladybird, a daisy* or a guitar.

Puzzle Work out this word puzzle and discover a quote from the French writer Marcel Proust.

The art of recycling is important because it makes you use your imagination and society and the environment benefit, too. In Damascus, which is one of the most tormented cities in the world, due* to a terrible civil war, a 720 square metre mural was created.

The work of art is made of recycled objects gathered by artists and children in the city. It is the largest mural in the world!

Create a patchwork pencil case using shaped pieces of fabric or stick on large coloured buttons.

Are your pencils boring? Stick on pieces of comics and coloured paper to make them original or vintage.

Make your own stamp You can make your own stamp to sign your writing paper, birthday cards and letters. Cut out a small piece of polystyrene, about

*GLOSSARY brighten up: to make more colourful daisy: doodle: a pattern or picture you do when you are bored due to: because of handiwork: work done by hand ripped: to be cut or broken stick on: to attach something worn out: not to be new, to look old

the size of a plastic bottle top.

Cut a design into the piece of polystyrene (a violin key, a letter or a bicycle). Glue the piece of polystyrene onto the bottle top, wait a few minutes and your stamp is ready. Meanwhile, get a sponge and put some coloured poster paint on it, and then the fun begins!

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Do you remember the name of the German Architectural, art and design movement from the early 1900s? Which was an important influence for all modern art movements. a Beyus b Goethe c Bauhaus

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Acting /Music

Selena Gomez She is a star of many talents: she has had success in the worlds of cinema, music, fashion and is very involved in social issues.

You have been famous since you were a child (Barney and friends with your good friend Demi Lovato and various other Disney series). How do you feel now?

I have grown a lot. Everyone has experiences which make us grow, I have done the same, but at a faster pace*! What‘s strange, is that sometimes I feel as if I were a fifteen-year-old, and sometimes I feel as if I were older! When I became famous I wanted to do something useful and be a good example. I have been working with Unicef for many years and I often go away on trips with them to help children.

What are you like?

I am quite moody*, sometimes I feel very strong, other times I

*GLOSSARY goals: objectives moody: to be emotional, changeable pace: speed direct and honest: to be honest and concentrated

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feel fragile. I often feel sad about unimportant things and I worry about being misunderstood.

I have learnt to smile at the right moments and to always be polite and kind. My latest album, Stars dance, explains that I am a young woman who has clear ideas, many dreams and a lot of fears.

You are an actress, singer, fashion designer… how do you do all of this?

I absolutely love what I do, even if I sometimes feel tired. As I am only 20 years old, I always find the energy to go for my goals*.

Obviously, sometimes I would like to go shopping and have a laugh with my friends, instead of working. I adore fashion and I find inspiration everywhere I go.

Why do you never talk about your private life?

I explain my rules when I meet journalists, no photographs, no questions about boyfriends, Justin Bieber or famous friends. I am young, but I can be very serious and determined. I want to protect my privacy, my life is precious and I don’t want everyone to know everything about me.

So, do you like social networks?

I do and I don’t. I post photos of myself with my fans on Instagram and I write about my everyday life on Twitter, mostly for the “Selenators,” my greatest fans.

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Identity card Name: Selena Surname: Gomez Place and date of birth: Grand Prairie, Texas, 22nd July 1992 Job: actress, singer, fashion designer and dancer Particular characteristics: Unicef’s youngest ambassador.

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Do you listen to your friends’ advice?

5. You see your friend arguing with a person who looks strange… a you listen to what they are saying b you try to calm him /her c you defend him/her 6. You find out that your best friend has been talking badly about you: a you get angry with him/her and leave b you make him/her explain what is happening, but you don’t believe it c you speak calmly to him/her

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1. Your phone rings while a friend is telling you about a problem.

You… a answer, saying sorry to your friend b answer and say you will call back later c decline the call 2. While you are arguing you realize you are wrong. What do you do? a Speak louder and stick to* your opinion b Try to explain your ideas, calmly c Say you were wrong

Mostly a’s: indifferent Your answers show your true nature*: you have close friends, but you don’t listen to their advice. You have your own ideas and follow them without stopping to think. This is okay sometimes, but one day, you could be sorry. Try to change your behaviour* and listen to people who want to help you.

3. A friend tells you, with a text message, that she /he doesn’t want to be your friend. What do you do? a Think it must be a joke b You send him/her a lot of text messages c You ask a friend to help you understand 4. Your best friend is in difficulty… a you leave him/her alone to think b you stay close and comfort him/her c you try to understand his/her opinion

Mostly b’s: responsive You are interested in what others have to say. However, if you hear something you don’t like, you don’t listen.

Then, you do not use your positive energy to find the best solutions. Remember that if you ask for help, try to listen and accept it.

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Mostly c’s: sensitive* You listen carefully to advice, because you know it is for your own good. You know that getting advice is important, especially from people who care and try to help you. You are always helpful and you take care of those around you.

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The UK does not always have the best weather for outside entertainment, but there is a lot to see!

Festival Fun in the UK Cambridge Buskers and Street Performers Festival One event is the Cambridge Buskers* and Street performers festival which is held every August.

Cambridge is an ancient city which has a famous university. It is a beautiful city and has fantastic architecture and large green parks.

Tourists visit all year round. There are also many street performers.

The city encourages a tradition which comes from medieval times when minstrels* and bards*

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travelled to cities and sang, told stories and brought news and gave messages. Today, you can see many types of entertainers, jugglers, singers, immovable statues, acrobatics and magicians in a wonderful setting. Buskers are not paid, but they “pass the hat around,� so you can put some coins in. There is a competition for the favourite street performance and the winners receive a prize. www.cambridge.gov.uk/buskersand-performers-festival

The Edinburgh Festival An international festival is held every year in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Edinburgh festival has important musical, theatrical and dance shows of every type. Also, at the same time there is the Fringe Festival, where anyone can take part. You can see comedy, mime and many strange and wonderful events. During these festivals the city streets come alive with street entertainers. You can see a lot of weird* and wonderful performers,

and floats which move through the streets of London to celebrate and promote multiculturalism.

There are food stalls in the streets and crowds come to watch and take part. In the area, there are concerts and events for bands and young DJ competitions. This lively and chaotic* festival lasts 3 days at the end of the summer. It looks lots of fun! www. thelondonnottinghillcarnival.com

jugglers, fire eaters and dancers while you visit! www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk

of London. The carnival was started by the large West Indian Community in London in 1966, to help improve cultural unity. It is a Caribbean Carnival and it seems like a big street party. There is a parade full of dancers in brightly coloured costumes, steel bands*, African drummers, Calypso music

The Notting Hill Carnival One of the largest street festivals in the world is the Notting Hill festival. It is held every year in August, in a central part

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Every August in Bristol, in the south-west of England, there is an International Balloon Fiesta, in the Ashton Court Estate. At the fiesta you can have an early breakfast and watch about 120 hot-air balloons* take off at sunrise. In the evening at sunset there is a Nightglow*: the sky is full of balloons and music and the balloons light up in time to music. The hot-air balloons are in different shapes and designs and are magical. This free event ends with the balloons lighting up and a firework display*. www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk

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bards: people who acted and told stories in medieval times buskers: street singers chaotic: to be noisy and busy firework display: a show of explosive devices that make a loud noise and colourful light hot air balloon: a large balloon which can fly nightglow: lights used in an evening display minstrels: street singers in medieval times steel bands: a musical group with metal drums to light up: to fill with light weird: to be strange

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A type of chocolate a b A singer from the medieval times c A person who pretends to be a statue 2. What are fireworks? a A fire you make when you go camping b Something that works with fire c Brightly coloured explosives 3. Where is the Caribbean? a Near South Africa b Near south London c A group of islands close to South America 4. What is a float, in a carnival? a A group of people dancing b A type of instrument c A decorated vehicle with people performing on it The answers are at the bottom of the page.

Answers Page 3: HOLES. Pages 4-5: 1. spreading 2. Sea Otters 3. trained 4. Vultures. Pages 6-7: The true voyage of discovery is not looking for new landscapes, but seeing with new eyes; c. Bauhaus. Pages 12-13: Montgolfier.

Page 14: 1. patch 2. adhesive 3. stick 4. material 5. doodle 6. stain; 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. c.

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BOOKS

Smile

Smile is a book which is similar to a comic. This type of book is called a graphic novel. It tells the story of a teenager’s life, from the age of 11 to 18 years old.

The book is about the writer’s experience of growing up*. Raina wants to be a normal teenager, but she is unlucky, because she falls and damages her two front teeth at the beginning of the book. The story is funny and touching. She goes to the dentist a lot of times and wears braces*, embarrassing headgear* and false teeth. Then, there is an earthquake, boy confusion and problems with her friends.

The book is about popularity*, appearances*, bullies, school and family. She learns how to face* all these problems. The fantastic illustrations and the honesty of the story will make you smile!

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The author Raina Telgemeier is an American cartoonist who is 37 years old and comes from San Francisco, California.

Telgemeier wrote Smile in 2010 and the book has won a lot of awards. You can read some more of her short webcomics on the website: goraina.com

*GLOSSARY appearances: the way you look braces: a metal device used to change the position of your teeth growing up: to become older, from a child to adult headgear: something you wear on your head popularity: how much you are liked to face: to cope or deal with a problem

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