THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGES.

THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE:

I think that climate change means that our planet is suffering several contrasts in climate changes like these:

·GLOBAL WARMING:


At the end of the nineteenth century, scientists have observed a gradual increase in the temperature of the planet's surface. This increase has been between 0.5 º C and 1.0 º F. The ten warmest years of the twentieth century occurred between 1985 and 2000.

             
This warming has reduced the snow-covered areas in the northern hemisphere, and has caused the Arctic Ocean have melted some ice masses. In Antarctica have separated portions of ice and are melting.


·CLIMATE:

Global warming has caused a temperature increase at the surface of the earth, causing the polar thaw. The sea level has risen 4-8 inches and will continue to increase. The magnitude and frequency of rainfall has also increased due to the evaporation of surface water caused by the increase in temperature. Scientists say the surface temperature can reach up to 4.5 º F increase in the next 50 years (2001-2050), and up to 10 º F during this century. This increase in water evaporation will result in an increase in the intensity and frequency of hurricanes and storms.

You can see these video of climate changes:

·HEALTH:

An increase in the temperature of the Earth's surface will result in an increase in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases caused by pests and tropical mosquito.

-The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are affected because, under hot, the person must exert more effort to perform any activity.
 In the tropics extend mosquitoes and other pests responsible for dengue, malaria, cholera and yellow fever in the tropics affect a larger portion of the world population, increasing the number of deaths from these diseases.


·TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS:


The result of global warming will be:

- Extend the tropics to higher latitudes, and the region of pine forests extend into areas that now form part of the tundra and taiga. In losing its moisture soils due to evaporation, many areas could be covered with dry vegetation, widening the desert region of the planet.

- In the continental plain due to water shortages as a result of the increase in temperature could make these regions (such as the pampas of Argentina and the Great Plains of North America) on land unsuitable for farming.

·COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS:

-As coral reefs, sandpipers systems, estuaries, and others, would be affected, and that the sea level rise would inundate coastal wetland areas. The buildings very close to the coast could be affected by wave action, which could flood its foundations.

If we want to live in a better world we must reduce pollution and contamination in our cities. Because if not different places in the world are going to be affected by climate change in the future.

Now, could you answer these questions?:

1-.  List five ideas to prevent further pollution of our planet.

2-. What do you think about global warming?

3-. Can you tell me what has been the  hurricanes and earthquakes around the world recently?

4-.  What cities will be flooded if the sea level would rise?

5 -. How can we stop this catastrophe?

I hope you liked it and that you find interesting.

Halloween~

                      HALLOWEEN

The All Saints' Day is a Catholic tradition instituted in honor of all the saints, known and unknown to the modern world.Is Pope Gregory III (731-741) which changes the date of May 13 to November 1.

Recently was the day of the dead, on October 1, but the young people at night often celebrate October 31, are often disguised and wearing masks and go by the house asking for sweets or going on the street scaring people.They often disguise monsters like witches, vampires .... When the childrens visits houses they says´´trick or treat`` and the people usually said trait and their give sweets. The day is often associated with the colors orange, black and purple.

And this day, in October 1 people go to the cemetery and see their dead this is a very sad day, on this day you bring flowers, you clean the tomb and pray for them. The churchs says masses in memory of those who died that supposedly belong in purgatory.

They usually eat the typical sweets of the holidays that are the bones of a saint and the donuts.

Here, in Spain, some years ago, we have a lot of died people's respet, but now, we are coping english tradition and we disguise us and we go asking for sweets.


The carved pumpkin has become the symbol  of Halloween. It's called "Jack-o-lantern", from an Irish legend about a man named Jack. He was a lazy farmer who tricked the devil and he refused to free him unless he decided not let Jack go to hell. So Jack began to walk the earth in search of a resting place, carrying a carved turnip with a candle inside.


Some symbols of Halloween:


FROG: It was one of the plagues sent by God on the Egyptian people, because they considered holy.


OWL: Symbol of darkness. The witches use sound to scare the animal according to them, the powers of darkness. They have their image as good luck amulet.











QUESTIONS:

·Have you dressed this year? In what?

·Normally, you going to the cemetery to see your dead?

·What are the typical Halloween sweets?

·What do you do when you ask for candy? 

·Tell me three symbols related to halloween.

        

5 Most Shocking Music Deaths

Hi class! I´m going to talk about the 5 most shocking music deaths. The list is made by me because I wrote the list using my opinion.

5.- Rap Wars

During the 90´s, there was a battle between the rappers of both coasts of USA. The mean two discographies, “Death Row Records” and “Bad Boys Records”, ruled by their leaders Tupac Amaru Shakur (2pac - West Coast) and Christopher George Latore Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G - East Coast) fought against each other to control the rap industry and because the leader of the East Coast shots 2pac six times but the last one still lived. 2pac, considerated as the best rap singer in history, made an interview acussing the Eastern rap singers and wrote songs as “Hit ´em up” calling him names.

In 1996 after going out with Suge Knight he was shot in the car he was driving to go to his hotel. The rap world lost the most important singer who created songs as “California Love” and “ 2 of Amerikaz most wanted”

One year later the Notorious B.I.G was shot in his car too. So the two most important rap singers died at the same way. I think the two deaths were related...

4.- Amy Winehouse

Although everyone knew she was going to died, we started loving her when we heard the news.She was born in London in 1983 and she had an intensed lived with a relationship with alcohol and drugs. She had a amazing voice and a particular look and got the title of Princess of Jazz and Soul. She has been an inspiration of musicians as Adele or Duffy who have great voices too. Her most famous songs are "Rehab" and "Back to Black".
She was found in her apartment of London with an overdosed of alcohol in 2010 with 27 years so, she belong to the “Club of the 27s”. Before she died she wanted adopt a South-America girl who has received part of Amy’s fortune.

3.- Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was an English songwriter and musician who was the leader of the world-known rock-band “Queen”. He was born in the actual Tanzania and when he was a child he started singing.
With Queen he became one of the best musicians of history with songs such as “I want it all”, “I want to break free”, “We will rock you”, “Somebody to love” or “Crazy little thing called love”. In his solo career he created songs like “Barcelona” with the company of Montserrat Caballé which open the Olympic Games of Barcelona in 1992.
In 1987 doctors diagnosticated him AIDS but it was a secret because he denied all the rumours. While he was with the illness, he composed for the criticts he best song, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. On 22th november his manager in a meeting, declared Freddie had AIDS. Two days later he died in London and the world lost one of the best artist in history.

2.-Kurt Cobain

Here we have an example in which drugs, girls and success can kill a person.

Kurt Cobain was an American songwriter and, like Amy Winehouse, had an intense and short life. He was the leader of the group called Nirvana, which was very famous during the 90´s. The first year of his career were amazing and created a Revolution called “Grunge”. With his band, he made songs as “Smells like a Teen Spirit”, “The Man Who Sold The World” or  “Lithium”.
The last years were related with drugs and scandals and after lots of tryings of suicide he wrote a card saying the main reason why he wanted to do it- He became very famous and a star and he didn´t want it.
His corps was found in his house in the 8th of April and belongs to the “Club of the 27s”

He was married with Courtney Love and they had a daughter.


1.- John Lennon

John Lennon was one of the most important artist of the last century because he was one of the members of the Beatles. He was a pacifist and wanted our world without arms. Sarcasm? Well, he died because he was shot with a gun and it is a very interesting story. In the morning when he went to work he found a “fan” and he demanded him an autograph. Lennon didn´t want it. At night with his wife, Yoko Ono, he went to his apartment, and the fan was there. The fan said “Mr. Lennon” and shot him.

Then, the next day Lennon died in Roosevelt Hospital.

With his group he wrote song such as “Strawberry fields forever”, “Hey Jude”, “Yesterday” or “Help”.He also had a solo career with songs as “Imagine”

When we think on a peaceful world, we think on John Lennon.

(Click on the names of the songs to hear them  -> Red)
(Click on the names of people or institution to know more about them -> Blue)



Your task:

When was John Lennon born?

What is the “Club of the 27s”?

Say to me another song of John Lennon, Kurt Cobain or 2pac.

Write another important person who had a shocking death.

Songs with catchy dance

Top 10

1-Oppa gangnam style

Actually this song is very famous in all the world.

"Gangnam Style" debuted at number one on the Gaon Chart, the national record chart of South Korea. As of November 19, 2012, the music video has been viewed over 760 million times on YouTube, and is the site's most watched video and second most watched video ever.

2-Macarena

It is a Spanish song. "Macarena" is a song by the Spanish duo "The River". The lyrics are completely original, but the music is based on the song "I have a pain" (1975) Spanish group "Animal House 75", at the same time based on the popular children's song called "Working in the mines of bread"

3-Aserejé

"Aserejé" or "The Ketchup Song" in English is a pop song genre and interpreted by the Spanish female band Las Ketchup. Was incorporated as one of the biggest songs in history worldwide since it sold almost seven million singles and is ranked at 100 best-selling songs in music history worldwide, according to Media Traffic.

4-Thriller

"Thriller" is a song recorded by the American artist Michael Jackson, composed by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. It was launched on January 23, 1984 through Epic Records.

5- The mayonnaise

"Mayonaise" is a song by The Smashing Pumpkins, first officially released on the 1993 breakthrough album Siamese Dream. It was written by Billy Corgan and James Iha and was recorded from December 1992 to March 1993 at Triclops Sound Studios.

6- Waka Waka

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring South African band Freshlyground. It was the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with its Spanish language version, entitled "Waka Waka (Esto es África)".

7- The dance of the Gorilla

The dance of the Gorilla is the first single from the Spanish singer of Pop and Rumba Melody.

8- The bomb

Bomba is a Congolese song of the artist Jessy Matador. Taken from his second studio album Electro  Soukouss.

9- Birdie Dance

“Birdie Dance " was not only of Maria Jesus and his accordion. It is a German folk song, which became fashionable in the early 80 worldwide.

10- Follow the leader

It was composed by Lopez, Juan Luis Morera, Llandel Veguilla, Saeed Jonas, Niclas Kings, Candace Thorbourne, Nailah Thorbourne, Thorbourne Nyanda and produced by Saeed and Epiphany. The song was released as a single on April 10, 2012 on the iTunes Store in the United States and Mexico.

Questions:

1.-Which is the dance you like most?

2.-Have ever danced this song?

3.-Mentions another song from "The River".

4.-What is the name of the singer of the song Oppa Gangnam style?

5.-When he released his song?

THE BEST FOOTBALLERS IN THE WORLD

Hi class!

Do you know about the football? I think that you know about it!

But, do you know about some players of this funny sport? 

Don't worried, because I'm going to present you some of them.

The fist player is Zinedine Zidane:

Zinedine Yazid Zidane was born on 23 June 1972. He 

is a retired french footballer. His playing position was attackin 

midfielder and the people called him "the magician of the

ball" for his goals in the Real Madrid Club Football

and as controlled a lot of balls. 

I think that when he played, he was a star of this sport.

     
The second player is Lionel Messi:

Lionel Andrés Messi was born on 24 June 1987. He is an Argentine footballer who plays in the LFP. Moreover, he is playing in the FC Barcelona and is the captain of the Argentina nacional team, playing mainly as a forward. He is in the list of the 10 best players in the world, because when he catch a ball, this expert is amazing with it. That is why the people called him "la pulga".

        

The third player is Pelé:

Edison Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé was born on 21 October 1940. He was an excelent forward and a mildfielder of the football. He is regarded by many experts, players, and fans as the best player of all time, for this, the people called him "O Rei Pelé". 

         

And the last player is Iker Casillas:

Iker Casillas Fernández was born on 20 May 1981. He is a spanish football 

goalkeeper who captains the Real Madrid Club Football and the Spanish national team. 

Nowadays, is well-known as the best goalkeeper of the world.

This extraordinary and special man is known as "el Santo".

And now, some questions :

1~ In what teams played Zidane apart from the Real Madrid CF?

2~ What prizes received Messi during his profession? (Tell me about 4 or 5 prizes...)

3~ What cups won Pelé in 1962?

4~ In what year Casillas debuted with the Real Madrid?

That´s all! I hope you enjoy with my interesting post! Don´t forget to wacth all the videos please,

the videos are very interesting. 

                                                   

                    

 A DIFFERENT WAY TO BUY

      

     IKEA isn't a shop like the rest.

 Normaly, when you are going to buy

 furniture, you usually take it on your own.

 But in IKEA you have  to do

 something different...

 

      Yes, you have to follow this three steps to buy your furniture (the three steps of the right picture). It's very interesting, you enter in the shop and you take a pencil and a small notebook with spaces to write the number and the data of the product. You can also take a map of the shop to guide you, although the streets of the shop have arrows  and another, bigger maps.

 

        

     In IKEA you don't have to pass long hours looking stupid and boring furniture, because there, the products are arranged in "rooms". You can see bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms,...

 

     IKEA had made lots of different adverts.

Click here and there to listen some of them, I love this adverts!

But furniture isn't the only thing you can buy here, this shop has also a small supermarket in wich you can buy food, a fast food restaurant, children's areas,...

And finally, after choose your products, you can pick them in an enormous stock. You have to look for the streets with the anotated data in your notebook.

You just have to pay them, carry at home and assemble them. And of course, enjoy them. Good luck!

            And now, the questions:

  1- From where is IKEA?
 
  2- Have you ever gone to this shop?
 
  3- What is the famous slogan of IKEA?

  4- What's the origin of IKEA word?

  5- How many IKEA's stores are there in Spain?
          
            That's my entry. I hope you like it and you comment in it, it's very easy!

Chernobyl disaster

The Chernobyl disaster was a catrastophic nuclear accident that occurred on

on 26 April 1986.

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant was in Ukraine.

 

(In this year Ukraine was of the soviet union). 

This occured because there was an explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive contamination into the atmosphere, which spread over much of Western of Union Soviet and Europe.

 

 

 

This disaster was terrible about 350000 persons died in this , the people died because the radiactivity was very hard and caused the  xenon poisoning , betwen the fising products was xenon and a gas with very much parts of neutrons.

 

 

The radiactivity designed in malformations will the  born childs .

 

 

In my opinin this disaster was really horrible.

Now a day you can't go to see Chernobyl without a special dress because if you respire the toxic oxigen of here you could die.

The questions:

1.-  When was the disaster?

2.-  Why there was malformations in the living beins?

3.-  Tell me if there are supervivents

4.-  What you opine about this? Do you think that one day the people can live in Chernobyl  an other time?

THE HUNT AND SHOTGUNS.

The hunt is an art that has been practiced since time past. The nobles and kings were the ones who hunted, but not with guns, but with their horses with spears or hawks. Thus was born the falconry. 

Many centuries later began hunting with pointing dogs, but still continued to use the falcon.

In the 19th century began to use the first rifles, calls shotguns avancarga . These weapons were very heavy and took too long to recharge the gunpowder. In the 20th century an important change in the manufacture of weapons, and the cartridge was invented. J.K. Browning invented the first semi-automatic shotgun and first gun superimposed.

The queen of small game is the partridge. It is a non-migratory species. Another species known among hunters and the incentive of each hunting season is the zorzal. This really is a migratory species that comes from northern Europe, when temperatures drop here in October. Other game species that we can find are: becada, wood pigeon, rabbit, hare, ánade real, ... .

                                                                 
                                                                                                                      

     

QUESTIONS:
 1. Who hunt with falcons in the antiquity?
 2. Do you know the name of the king who was hunting deer with a spear on horseback?
 3. Do you know another species of pointing dogs?
 4. What is the FAC?


 BYE