Monday, June 10, 2013

Secret Millionaire (MN2 17/6)

Watch this clip from 'The Secret Millionaire'


What do you think happens in this TV programme?

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Why is this art?

Can we define what is art and what isn't?
In this video, listen to a discussion about Andy Warhol's work.


Do you think this work is really art?

Friday, April 12, 2013

Arm yourself!

In Utah, a councilman is drafting an ordinance that recommends residents arm themselves against home intruders.  Watch this video to find out more.
 
 

Friday, April 5, 2013

It's a disaster, honey!

Watch this video from the telegraph about the problems faced by beekeepers this year.


Try to answer these questions:

1)    How many bees have been lost since last year (in percentage)?
2)    How do beekeepers explain this phenomenon (2 reasons)?
3)    How much of America’s food supply depends on honeybees for pollination (in percentage)?
4)    What would fewer bees translate into for America?
5)    Can you name some of the fruit/crops mentioned at the end of this video?

Friday, February 22, 2013

You don't know you're born

In the Guardian, Tim Lott gives us ten reasons why its better to be a child today.

He tells his daughter 'You don't know you're born!'




Thursday, February 14, 2013

Love is in the air!

It's that time of year again!


Try this quiz to see what you really know about Valentine's Day!


Friday, February 8, 2013

Tough race!

The Empire State Building race has been won by an Australian pair.


See their reaction in this video

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Are you British enough?

The British government has announced plans for a new test for people who want to become British citizens.  




Answer these sample questions and see if you could become British.
You have to get over 75%.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

A glimpse into the future

In this video, Gemmeke De Jongh shows us around the house of the future at the 'Living Tomorrow' project in Brussels


What do you think might be in the house of the the future?

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Happy 150th birthday!

This year the London Underground is celebrating its 150th birthday.


To commemorate the occasion the Daily Telegraph has published 150 interesting and unusual facts about the Tube.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Why a 'dryathlon' might not be good for you ...

January is a traditional time for making resolutions to improve your way of life.

Many people decide to give up alcohol, but that might not be a good idea!

Read this article from the Daily Mail to see why.


 What resolutions did you make for the new year?