11 november 2019
A Very Special Otter
Otters were almost extinct in some places. Luckily they have made a comeback.
8 november 2019
Dear Europe
With Brexit looming, some in the UK are reflecting on their lifelong relationship with Europe.
4 november 2019
Times are Changing
It’s that time of the year again: The clocks have been turned backwards for winter time. Is this a thing we’ll keep doing forever? Words a saying – a sentence that people often say and that gives advice or information about human life and experience leaflet – a piece of paper with information about a […]
4 november 2019
Really Good Chocolate
Chocolate companies are experimenting with new recipes. They are not just interested in new tastes. They also want to do their bit for a better environment. Assignment 1 Read the assignment and write down the answers in English. You may use English-language Internet sources to help you. Chocolate is made from a fruit: the cocoa […]
28 oktober 2019
Time to Move On
YouTube has many stars. They have many followers who love their videos. The followers expect new videos all the times. Some YouTube stars find it difficult to always come up with new videos.
27 oktober 2019
A Mixed Bag
Words cotton – cloth that is made of a soft, white material that grows on a tall plant pollution – damage caused to water, air, or land by waste, chemicals, and other harmful stuff to last for ages – to continue to be good for a very long time convenient – easy to use lazy […]
21 juni 2019
Dare to shine
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is being held in France between 7 June and 7 July 2019. Alex Scott is an English former footballer and has played for the English national team 140 times. She has a message for the World Cup players. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions: national team […]
15 juni 2019
D-Day
Assignment 1 For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you. a Find out and write down what the word “D-Day” stands for. b D-Day in World War II was a big historical event. Name 3 other big historical events you know of. Write down: – When […]
14 juni 2019
Really Ticked
Now that the warmer weather is here, we’re a lot more active outside. We are not the only animals enjoying the outdoors. Meet the tick: Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. prime time – a good time for doing something or being somewhere undergrowth – plants, bushes, and small trees growing under […]
14 juni 2019
The Flip Side of Smartphones
Assignment 1 For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you. a List all words you know that have to do with communication. b How much time do you spend on your smartphone? If you don’t have a smartphone: how much time do you spend on the […]
7 juni 2019
Cruising Away?
Last week, Venice saw an incident with a cruise ship. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. a Hollywood production – a typical Hollywood film residents – people who live in a particular place storey – a floor level of a building quayside – the edge of a quay (kade), near the water […]
31 mei 2019
Mount Everest
Mount Everest has been in the news a lot recently. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. to hit headlines – to appear as a big news story fierce – very powerful lack – the state or condition of not having any or enough of something oxygen – zuurstof a record number of […]
