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January 06
News Explosions at English Fuel Depot
There have been several explosions at a fuel depot.
Forty three people were injured.
There was a huge fire.
A lot of oil tanks were burning.
Firefighters tried to stop the fire.
They used foam to cover the fire.
News Explosions at English Fuel Depot
The depot holds millions of gallons of petrol.
There was a lot of thick smoke.
Two thousand nearby residents moved.
The smoke could blow as far as Europe.
Police think the explosions were an accident.
They are investigating the explosions.
News George Best Dies
George Best has died at 59 years old.
He was a very famous footballer.
He played for Northern Ireland and Manchester United.
He started playing for United at 17 years old.
He was also famous off the pitch.
George Best had problems with alcohol.
News George Best Dies
His drinking damaged his body and liver.
He had to have several operations.
He died in hospital on November 25th.
His funeral was on December 3rd.
Thousands of people attended.
George Best was one of the greatest football players of all time.
News Kenya's Camel Library
In Kenya camels are being used as mobile libraries.
This is part of the Camel Mobile Library Service.
The library lends books to nomad children.
Many of the children live in the desert.
Camels are used to cross the desert.
Many nomad children do not go to school.
The Camel library service helps children read and learn.
The library has more than 7 thousand books.
The books are supplied from the charity, Book Aid International.
News New Conservative Leader
The Conservatives have elected a new leader.
David Cameron won a big election victory.
He won 134 thousand votes.
He replaces current conservative leader Michael Howard.
He now opposes the Labour Prime Minister.
David Cameron wants to change the Conservative Party.
David Cameron will choose a shadow cabinet.
He is 39 years old.
He has been an MP for four years.
News New Animal Discovered
A new animal has been seen in Indonesia.
The animal is a mammal.
It is bigger than a cat.
It has a long tail and red fur.
Researchers think it is carnivorous.
A camera trap photographed the animal.
News New Animal Discovered
Researchers use special cameras with infra-red beams.
Animals cross the beams and are photographed.
Researchers want to capture the new animal and study it.
There is lots of logging in South East Asia.
Jungles are being chopped down.
Animals such as the new mammal could become endangered.
News Police Stop Toddler Driver
Policemen stopped a child's toy car.
The toddler was driving his toy car on the pavement.
The police warned the boy's Grandfather.
The child could be charged.
The toy car had no road tax.
It didn't have an M.O.T certificate either.
The Grandfather thought the policemen were joking.
The toy car's top speed is 2 miles an hour.
The toy cars can be bought in toy shops.
News Teddy bear Shaped Mobile
A new mobile phone has been designed.
It is called the 'Teddy Fone'.
It is shaped like a teddy bear.
The 'Teddy Fone' is designed for children four years old and older.
The phone only allows children to call four numbers.
It produces a lower amount of radiation.
Some parents are worried about the 'teddy fone'.
It is thought mobile phone radiation is harmful for children.
25 percent of British children have a mobile phone.
News Protests in Hong Kong
There have been huge demonstrations in Hong Kong.
The World Trade Organisation conference was held there.
There were clashes with riot police.
Seventy people were injured.
Police arrested nine hundred protestors.
Many were farmers from South Korea.
News Protests in Hong Kong
Some arrested protestors will be tried.
Most of the other demonstrations have been peaceful.
The World Trade Organisation's role is to encourage free trade.
But many poorer countries are unhappy.
People accuse the organisation of favouring richer countries.
The World Trade Organisation has 149 members.
Films 8 Mile
from Gemma and Lucy
This is a drama and music film.
A rapper lives in America.
He uses rap music to make him happy.
A rapper called Eminem is in the film.
We liked it when Eminem won a rapping competition.
We didn't like it when there was fighting.
It is a 15 certificate.
Films Anastasia
from Cheryl
This is an animation film.
Two men find a lost Russian princess called Anastasia.
A man called Rasputin wants to kill her.
I liked the songs and the singing.
I did not like Rasputin.
He is a bad man.
It is a children's movie.
Films Crossroads
from Amie, Kelly and Lynn
This is an adventure and romance film.
Three best friends and a man drive across the USA.
Britney Spears is in this film.
We liked Britney Spears singing.
There was nothing we did not like about the film.
It is a PG film certificate.
Films Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone
from Danielle and Kimberley
This is an adventure and fantasy film.
There is an 11 year old boy called Harry Potter.
He is rescued from his Uncle and Aunt.
He goes to Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry.
We like Harry's friends called
Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Films Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone
from Danielle and Kimberley
We do not like Voldemort because
he killed Harry's mum and dad.
It has a PG certificate.
Zodiac Capricorn
Known as the goat
Birthday - December 22 to January 20
A capricorn is funny, careful, patient and sensible
Birth stone is garnet
The colour choice for capricorn is brown
The ruling planet is saturn
The Chinese animal is an ox
Zodiac Capricorn
The Element is earth
Lucky numbers -
3, 5, 12, 15, 33, 35, 51 and 53
capricorn
Capricorn star constellation
fun Jokes
What has eight legs and goes up and down
A spider in a lift
Why did the boy say moo?
He wanted to be a cowboy
What do baby ghosts wear?
Pillowcases
fun Jokes
Why did the farmer plant seeds in a pond?
He wanted to grow water melons
How do you sink a submarine?
Send a diver to knock on the back door
What's yellow and fast?
A banana in a racing car
Games Can you find these winter words in
the grid on the next page?
snow cold sledge
ice scarf hat
gloves snowman ski
wellingtons winter snowflake
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Features The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.
They are rolling hills that were used to graze sheep.
There are many things to see in the Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds
Features The Cotswolds
There are market towns in the Cotswolds.
One market town is Stow-on-the-Wold.
There are many shops in this town.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Features The Cotswolds
There are a lot of antique shops.
Antique shops have furniture and
other things that are old.
Some of the antiques are very expensive.
Antique Shop
Features The Cotswolds
There are also small villages in the Cotswolds.
They are very pretty and nice to walk in.
Some have rivers running through them.
The Slaughters
Features The Cotswolds
You will find many old churches too.
Many of the churches have cemeteries.
Some of the gravestones are very old.
Church
Features The Cotswolds
There are big towns in the Cotswolds.
Cheltenham is a spa town.
There are big hotels there because
many people like to visit.
Cheltenham
Features The Cotswolds
There are many beautiful gardens.
Some people work hard in their gardens at home.
There are also big public gardens
that you can walk in.
Public Gardens
Community What's it like to be a.....
Music Producer
What is your name
Neal Flynn
What is your job?
Music Producer/ Engineer and bass player
What do you do?
I write, arrange and record music and
play bass guitar in a band called Buddhasugar
Community What's it like to be a.....
Music Producer
Do you wear a uniform to work?
No uniform, just something comfortable
What equipment do you use?
Lots of music and recording equipment, a computer and
various musical instruments
Community What's it like to be a.....
Music Producer
How many hours do you work?
Usually 8 - 9 hours a day
Do you work inside or outside?
Inside a music studio
How long have you worked in this job?
Just a few months after graduating from University
Community What's it like to be a.....
Music Producer
Do you work with other people?
Yes, I work with singers, guitarists, pianists and
many instrumentalists and other engineers and producers
What is most rewarding about your job?
Giving someone a CD of their music at the end of a session
Community What's it like to be a.....
Music Producer
What is the worst part about your job?
You have to work very long hours to get things right
Why did you choose this job?
Music is my hobby, to have it as a career is a bonus
Community What's it like to be a.....
Music Producer
Neal Flynn
buddhasugar
Recipe Toad in the Hole
Ingredients
8 sausages
100 grams flour
Pinch of salt
1 egg
250 ml milk
25 grams oil
Recipe Toad in the Hole
Sieve flour and salt into a bowl
Make a hole in the centre
Break in the egg and half of the milk
Whisk until smooth
Pour the remainder of the milk in slowly
Whisk again
Recipe Toad in the Hole
Put to one side
Place sausages in a tray with the oil
Put in a hot oven gas mark 8 or 230 degrees
Cook for 5 minutes to 10 minutes
Remove from the oven and pour in the batter mixture
Return to the oven and cook for 15 mins to 20 mins