Spring is a time when we can see nature’s amazing powers with our own eyes. Just check out these recent sights in California. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. drought – a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain to celebrate – to do something special […]
What’s up in the world this month? Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. to propose – to suggest something like a plan or an idea to others planes grounded – Airplanes that are “grounded” are prevented from flying. to smash records – to break existing records with far better performances or achievements […]
Assignment 1 For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you. a Make a list of words related to social media. Start with the English words you already know. Next, look up any words you know in Dutch but not in English. Copy them too. b Which social media […]
Wolves were gone from the Netherlands. But they are back. Between November last year and January this year at least four wolves were spotted. In the United States wolves also almost became extinct (uitgestorven). This has changed. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. predator – an animal that lives by killing and […]
Datum: 7 maart 2019 Assignment 1 For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you. a Make a list of words related to sleep. Start with the English words you already know. Next, look up any words you know in Dutch but not in English. Copy them too. b […]
Assignment 1 For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you. a Where do you get your news? Which of your news sources is most reliable? Explain your answer. b Look up the difference between “misinformation” and “disinformation.” Slow Down and Be Sceptical During the creepy-clown scare […]
Biodiversity refers to all the different kinds of living organisms (animals and plants) in a place on earth. The UN just published a study warning that biodiversity is in decline (aan het afnemen). Teenager Lily Macfarlane made a short video to try and explain why the loss of biodiversity, extinction and vanishing species really matter. […]
Yup, it’s still winter and really cold in some parts of the world. Northern USA and Canada are in the grip of the polar vortex. How did it all happen? Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. in a freeze frenzy – influenced and controlled by the effects of the freezing weather to […]
Last week, world leaders and business chiefs met in Davos to talk about global issues and solutions. 16-year-old Greta Thunberg from Sweden was there too. She presented her point of view on climate action. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. lack of effective change – not enough action to make real changes […]
Assignment 1 Read the assignment and write down the answers in English. You may use English-language Internet sources to help you. a Make a list of words you use to give directions. Start with the English words you already know. Next, look up any words you know in Dutch but not in English. Copy them […]
Assignment 1 For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you. a Make a list of words related to refugees. Start with the English words you already know. Next, look up any words you know in Dutch but not in English. Copy them too. b In which countries of […]
Many countries have their own food guides. Food guides give guidelines for healthy eating: what you should eat and how much you should eat. Canada has just released a new food guide. Alexia Sabau takes a closer look. Read the following words and phrases and their definitions. to drop something from the menu – to […]
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