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    Henry is an astronomer. When he thinks he might have discovered the beginning of a new star, he gets very excited. But then he learns that his wife is going to have a baby, he finds this much more exciting.

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    When Afel was twelve years old he saw people skiing on television. From that moment he wanted to to be a skier. There was only one problem - he lived in a hot country where there was no snow!

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    A survey commissioned by the British Council produced some quotes showing what people in different countries think about the UK. Compare their opinions, do the activities and let us know what you think.

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    Anna Winter is an award-winning journalist. She comes to Nigeria to write about the country. But does she want to write about the real Nigeria or a place that is only in her mind?

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    Like a lot of people, my friend was afraid of spiders. In fact, she was terrified of them. Now she feels better about them. Read and listen to how she was cured.

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    Facts about the state of the global environment read like quotes on a poster for an epic Hollywood movie. However, many people feel that governments are not taking the environment seriously enough.

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    Do you like table tennis? Would you like to play a bit more? What do you think would happen if there were outdoor table tennis tables all over your town? Do you think people would play?

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    The Life of Pi is a very popular book and a 3D film.It's about a teenage boy from India, called Pi, who travels across the Pacific Ocean in a lifeboat. His companion in the lifeboat is an enormous tiger. It was written by the Canadian author Yann Martel, and has sold seven million copies worldwide. Wnat to learn more? Read on.
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    I have rummaged round shops all over Europe and garage sales in America. I have hung about in Arab souks and Indian bazaars, but I have never seen anything quite like my grandmother’s elephant.

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    From ordinary student to YouTube star. How did Charlie McDonnell do it?  Read all about his story.

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    Imagine a beach; a quiet place, with only the noise of the sea and the gulls in the background. It’s a hot day. There is just the sea, the sun, and the beach; a little paradise.

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    Henry is an astronomer. When he thinks he might have discovered the beginning of a new star, he gets very excited. But then he learns that his wife is going to have a baby, he finds this much more exciting.

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    Anna Winter is an award-winning journalist. She comes to Nigeria to write about the country. But does she want to write about the real Nigeria or a place that is only in her mind?

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    Have you ever taken part in any health projects? Did your body become healthier? How much did it cost?

    Emmanuel Adebayor, from Togo, is a Premier League footballer. When he played for Manchester City he took part in the Community's (CITC) project to improve health and fitness in men. This provides free sport and health activities for men twice a week at Sporting Edge Sports Centre in Openshaw, East Manchester. Activities include football, badminton, boxing and basketball. Participants also have the chance to attend Manchester City home matches at the City of Manchester Stadium.
     

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    Amelia Earhart was born in 1897, in Kansas, USA. Even as a child she didn't behave in a conventionally 'feminine' way. She climbed trees and hunted rats with her rifle - but she wasn't particularly interested in flying. She saw her first plane when she was 10, and wasn't impressed at all.

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Although this is a short story, has enough information and invite me to want learn more about...
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It,s good idea to organise a charities


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It,s good idea to organise a charities


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