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November 09
Floods in the Philippines
People had to move into shelters.
It is the worst flooding in twenty years.
Manila was very badly affected.
There has been very bad flooding in the Philippines.
The floods began after heavy rain.
Thousands of people had to evacuate their homes.
Floods in the Philippines
A big rescue mission is happening.
People have been stranded on rooftops.
Some doctors have worked days without rest.
Most of the city is underwater.
Approximately 50 people have died.
Many people have disappeared.
Earthquake in Indonesia
Landslides destroyed villages.
Many roads became blocked.
Schools and hospitals were destroyed.
A huge earthquake has hit Indonesia.
More than 1100 people have died.
About 90,000 homes were destroyed.
Earthquake in Indonesia
There was a big rescue mission find survivors.
People all over the world raised money to help.
More than £1 million was raised in the UK.
The earthquake damaged power lines.
The earthquake caused fires to start.
People fought fires with buckets of water.
Attacks in Pakistan
Gunmen attacked a police training school.
Approximately 10 people died.
11 people died in an explosion in Kohat.
There has been several attacks in Pakistan.
People were shooting in Lahore.
Gunmen attacked a state security building.
Attacks in Pakistan
Waziristan borders Afghanistan.
People think terrorists are in Waziristan.
Terrorists have camps in Waziristan.
In Peshawar, a bomb exploded near a school.
In Waziristan troops have been fighting militants.
30,000 Pakistani troops entered the region.
UK Postal Strike
Royal Mail hired temporary workers.
Royal Mail is the company in charge of our post.
Royal Mail didn't want the workers to strike.
Post office workers went on strike last month.
There were two nationwide strikes.
The strike lasted 2 days.
UK Postal Strike
Some people might use other delivery services.
These services maybe more expensive.
Workers are striking about their wages.
Royal Mail said the strikes were irresponsible.
Some people were worried about the strikes.
The strikes might affect deliveries for Christmas.
Aid Workers Freed
They were working for an Irish charity.
Gunmen captured them in July.
Tribal leaders asked the gunmen to release them.
Two captured aid workers have been freed.
They were working in Darfur.
Darfur is in Sudan.
Aid Workers Freed
Many people have died.
Two million people had to evacuate their homes.
Fighting in Darfur began in 2003.
There is an arrest order for Sudan's President.
The order is from the International Criminal Court.
There is lots of fighting in Sudan.
Police Helicopter Crash
Drug gangs were shooting at the helicopter.
A bullet hit the pilot.
The pilot tried to land the helicopter.
A police helicopter has crashed in Brazil.
Two police officers died in the crash.
The helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro.
Police Helicopter Crash
10 people died.
Several buses were set alight.
Rio is scheduled to host the 2016 Olympics.
Two other policemen were injured in the crash.
There is lots of violence in Rio.
Drug gangs have been fighting police.
Tiger Skin Trade in China
There has been a secret investigation in China.
The investigation was about the trade in tiger skins.
The skins are used for clothes and rugs.
Buying and selling tiger skin is illegal in China.
Trading still happens in many parts of China.
An investigation team was in city markets.
In 21 days the team were offered 29 skins.
Tiger skin is very expensive.
One skin could cost $20,000.
During October there was a meeting in Nepal.
People were discussing protecting tigers from extinction.
Conservation organisations want to protect tigers.
Tiger Skin Trade in China
Diwali
The Diwai festival lasts five days.
There are lots of sweets, lights and fireworks.
Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
Diwali happens in October.
Diwali is a Hindu festival of light.
The festival is also important for Sikhs.
Diwali
In India people float lamps along the Ganges.
It is good luck if lamps cross the river.
Leicester is famous for its Diwali celebrations.
The word Diwali means row of lights.
Hindu families decorate their homes with lights.
Diwali is also time for house cleaning.
Film Review: Top Gun
Maverick is very disobedient.
The navy send Maverick to a special flight school.
Maverick is in love with his teacher.
The Top Gun films is about fighter pilots.
Maverick is a trainee fighter pilot.
Maverick is very talented.
Film Review: Top Gun
One day a terrible accident happens.
The filming is great.
Top Gun has a 15 film certificate.
Maverick wants to become the best pilot.
Maverick competes against another pilot, Iceman.
Maverick is often in trouble.
Film Review: Fantastic Four
The group are working on a special project.
An accident happens.
A strange radioactive cloud hits them.
The film's story is from a comic book series.
A scientist wants to do an experiment in space.
A small group travel to a space station.
Film Review: Fantastic Four
One member of the group uses his powers for evil.
There is lots of action and special effects.
The Fantastic Four has a PG film certificate.
They get different special powers.
One becomes as solid as rock.
The others can fly, stretch or disappear.
Film Review: In The Shadow of The Moon
The story looks at several space missions.
The main story is about Apollo 11.
Apollo 11 landed on the moon.
In The Shadow Of The Moon is a documentary film.
The film interviews several astronauts.
The astronauts walked on the moon.
Film Review: In The Shadow of The Moon
The filming is incredible.
The documentary is very interesting.
In The Shadow of the Moon has a PG film certificate.
Apollo's astronauts were the first men on the moon.
The film shows special footage of the launch.
The astronauts commentary is very moving.
TV Programme Review: Outnumbered
Pete and Sue have three children.
Pete is a teacher and Sue is a P.A.
Each episode is about family life.
Outnumbered is a television series.
The programme is a comedy.
The programme is about a British family.
TV Programme Review: Outnumbered
The children think of most of their lines.
Each episode lasts about 20 minutes.
Outnumbered has a 12 certificate.
The children are mischievous.
They are very very funny.
The child actors don't have written lines.
Where did a police helicopter crash?
Which festival was celebrated in October?
Brazil Germany China
St Patrick's Day Diwali Hanukkah
Circle a word to answer the question
Which film is about fighter pilots?
What is this month's star sign?
Aquarius Scorpio Cancer
Top Gun Outnumbered Fantastic Four
Circle a word to answer the question
Where was the rabbit show?
What flavour jam is in the recipe?
Cardiff Liverpool London
plum raspberry strawberry
Circle a word to answer the question
What is John's job
Which country had an earthquake?
Thailand Indonesia France
Green Wood Worker Mechanic Blacksmith
Circle a word to answer the question
Where did a police helicopter crash?
Which festival was celebrated in October?
Brazil Germany China
St Patrick's Day Diwali Hanukkah
Quiz Answers
Which film is about fighter pilots?
What is this month's star sign?
Aquarius Scorpio Cancer
Top Gun Outnumbered Fantastic Four
Quiz Answers
Where was the rabbit show?
What flavour jam is in the recipe?
Cardiff Liverpool London
plum raspberry strawberry
Quiz Answers
What is John's job?
Which country had an earthquake?
Thailand Indonesia France
Green Wood Worker Mechanic Blacksmith
Quiz Answers
Known as the Scorpion.
Birthday is October 24th to November 22nd.
A Scorpio is exciting, determined and emotional.
Birth stone is topaz.
Scorpio
The colour choice for Scorpio is red.
The ruling planet is Pluto.
The animal in the Chinese calendar is a pig.
The element is water.
Lucky numbers:
1, 4, 8, 16, 18, 34, 41 and 48
Scorpio star constellation
Scorpio
make the puzzle
Cut around the pieces and
Finished puzzle
Miami
The London competition is a large show.
The show is for people that breed rabbits.
The best rabbits are judged.
The winners get cups, rosettes and certificates.
London Championship Rabbit Show
People work hard to breed rabbits.
To win at the show is very special.
There are also rodents at the show.
There are rats, mice, guinea pigs and gerbils.
The rabbits are brushed to look good.
This guinea pig has rollers!
London Championship Rabbit Show
Rabbits travel to the show in special boxes.
At the show there are things to buy.
You can buy things for your pet.
London Championship Rabbit Show
At the show you can talk to other breeders.
You can make new friends.
Supreme Pet Foods sponsored the show.
The show lasted two days.
For more information visit www.thelondon.co.uk
London Championship Rabbit Show
What is your name ?
My name is John.
What is your job ?
I am a Green Wood Worker.
Green Wood Worker
What do you do?
I make things from green wood.
Green Wood Worker
Green wood is fresh wood.
Green wood is cut down in the woodland.
I make things in the woodland.
My tools are quiet.
My tools are not electric.
Green Wood Worker
People have used green wood since the Stone Age.
Cutting the branches makes the trees stronger.
The trees also live longer.
The trees grow new shoots and branches.
What do you make ?
I make all sorts of things.
How long have you been a green wood worker?
I have been a green wood worker for 20 years.
How old are you?
I am 58 years old.
Green Wood Worker
What is the best thing about your job?
Being in the woodland with no noise or machines.
I like working outdoors in the fresh air.
I know my wood working is sustainable.
What is the worst thing about your job?
You become wet when it rains.
Do you wear a uniform?
I wear comfortable clothes and leather boots.
Green Wood Worker
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
100 grams almonds
Raspberry Squares
225 grams caster sugar
225 grams butter
375 grams raspberry jam
420 grams plain flour
Kitchen Equipment
knife
oven gloves
baking tray
cooling tray
wooden spoon
large bowl
Raspberry Squares
Method
Get the scales and weigh the ingredients.
Get the bowl and wooden spoon.
Mix the butter and sugar.
Add the egg yolk and stir.
Add the flour and almonds.
Mix well, the mixture should be crumbly.
Raspberry Squares
Method
Grease the baking tray.
Pour half the mixture into the tray.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Get the oven gloves and remove the baking tray.
Get the knife and spread the jam on top.
Crumble the remaining dough over the jam.
Raspberry Squares
Method
Bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the baking tray from the oven.
Leave to cool and cut into squares.
Raspberry Squares