GLOBAL WARMING TREASURE HUNT

WELCOME TO A GLOBAL WARMING TREASURE HUNT!!! ARE YOU READY?

1. Before we start, let's answer some questions:

2.  In pairs complete this treasure hunt. Use the Internet links to answer the questions about global warming. GOOD LUCK!!!  

QUESTIONS:

1. What is global warming? 
2. What is the process involved in the greenhouse effect? 
3. What signs warn us about global warming? 
4. Can you quote another term for global warming? 
5.  THE BIG QUESTION:  What can we do to stop global warming? Suggest five ideas. 

LINKS:

1. https://archive.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html 
2. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-overview/ 
3. http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/
4. http://www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/f101.asp#13
5. http://www.saberingles.com.ar/lists/environment.html 

3. After having completed the treasure hunt, what do you know now about global warming? What is the most important thing we can do to protect our environment and to avoid global warming? 

ROBOTS, OUR FUTURE

ROBOTS

Will robots change our lives in the future? 




It's a funny question to ask when they're changing our lives now in so many ways and they have been for years. From the first time you saw a toaster pop up by itself, we accepted that machines can be trusted to do things for us.

They record our shows, cook our food, play our music, and even run our cars. We just don't see it because these "robots" don't have a face we can talk to.

Technically robots are automatic motorised tools. They're generally known as popular humanoids which make our lives easier. They make us think that the future is now. Let's have a look at some of them.  

1. SHOPIA: it's a social humanoid robot. It was developed in Hong-Kong in 2016. It's probably the best humanoid robot and it can even maintain a conversation with a human. 

2. ROOMBA: it's a well-known automatic robotic vacuum cleaner. It started in the United States and its latest version dates back to 2018. 

3. THERMOMIX: it's probably the best-known and popular cooking robot. It was designed in Germany and the latest version popped up in 2014. 

4. ALTLAS: it's another humanoid robot from the United States. It was invented in 2013.

5. TEKNO: it's one of the thousands robotic pets all over the world. It was developed in the late 2000 in the United Kingdom.

6. ROBOMOW: it's a popular robotic lawn mower from Israel. The latest version was designed in 2004.  

7. STARSHIP DELIVERY ROBOT: it's a delivery robot which can carry items, especially food. It started in the United States in 2016. 

8. ROMEO: it's a humanoid robot which assists the elderly as they lose their own autonomy (open doors, climb stairs, reach for objects.....). It was designed in France in 2003.

10. FOLDIMATE: it's a robotic laundry folding machine which can help people fold clothes after doing the laundry. California, 2012.

New York

New York, New York 

Some basic facts

New York is the largest city in the United States but it’s not its capital as many of you may think. It’s called “the city that never sleeps” because it’s full of lights and life. It has got an area of about 783,8 square kilometres and its population is about 8.800 million people. It contains four neighbourhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Manhattan is the most popular one. It’s where we can find the highest skyscrapers and most amazing theatres.

Where to go
There are many places to visit in New York. The Statue of Liberty, which was a present from the French to the Americans in order to commemorate the country’s independence. The Empire State Building, which is the most popular skyscraper, the Chrysler Building, the Top of the Rock or The world Trade Centre (which replaces The Twin Towers after the attacks from September 11th).
You can also go to Central Park, which is located in the North of Manhattan, and it’s the most visited park in the United States. 
Besides, you can visit places such as Harlem, Chinatown, Little Italy or Times square, where you can see its neon lights. 

What to do
You can do many interesting things around New York. You can book a visit to the Statue of Liberty with a ferry, or have a picnic and spend a sunny day in Central Park. You can also walk around Broadway and see its theatres and musicals like Aladdin or The Lion King. You can visit  museums like MOMA or you can go shopping, of course. 

Who’s from New York
New York is also home to many famous people like  the singers Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga or America’s president Donald Trump.

PARIS (FRANCE) by Zoe Smith.                    

Hi there! Right now I'm sitting on the beach and having a picnic with some friends. Why is this strange? Because I'm in the middle of Paris! How many beaches has Paris got? None. It hasn't got any real beaches, but every summer they put sand along the River Seine and turn the middle of Paris into a beach. The good thing about this is that it doesn't rain during summer so we can sunbathe, the bad thing is that there's a lot of people, noise and litter. 

Paris is such a fun place to spend time. There is always something interesting and unusual to do - and I'm learning a lot of French, too! I sometimes walk around the Montmartre area after my lessons. Many artists sit and paint on the streets there and I enjoy looking at their paintings, although sometimes there's a crowd and a big queue to see them. 

The Champs Elysées, a very well-known street in Paris, is my favourite place to shop but there's always traffic jam. I also go to the Left Bank, which is an old and historic area of Paris. And of course the Eiffel Tower. Amazing! Come to Paris and see why I love it so much! 

Bye bye my peeps ;)
Zoe