Article comprehension.
1. Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous? How many hot dogs did he eat?
The person responsible for making this contest famous was Takeru Kobayashi who ate 50 hot dog in 12 minutes. He made this contest famous in the year 2001.
2. How many years had Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year. What significant event occurred before the contest began?
Joey Chestnut has won seven times before this year. This year he ate 61 hot dogs, which fell short of his 69 hot dogs last year. Before the contest Joey proposed to his girlfriend.
3. What happened in the women's contest.
In the women's contest the three time winner Sonya 'Black widow' Thomas lost against Miki Sudo. Miki managed 34 frankfurters and Sonya ate 27.
Critical thinking
What in your opinion makes food eating contests like these so popular a) with contestants b) With viewers.
I think the reason these contest are so popular because it is a hard contest to beat someone in because you have to learn how to expand your stomach size so you could fit more food. In my opinion I think that the contestants are what draws the crowd and why it is so popular, because it is funny to see peoples reaction when they lose or when they win.
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Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Monday, 21 July 2014
Bali inquriy
These are used as offerings. They are called Canagi Sair. This is a ritual that is giving back to the gods. It is purely based on gratitude to the richness of life.
Kids in Bali start school at the age of 7 and leave at the age of 15. Children are grouped and stay in their classrooms during the school hours. The school fee is free at elementary school level. Parents can also chose for their children to go to a private school, but has to pay a fee. The kinds of private schools include, religion based schools, international schools and national plus. Since parents don't have to pay a school fee, they have to supply stationery, books and pay the additional funds for school trips and outings.
These fish are called the Garrarufa fish. The other name they go by is the doctor fish. What the Garrarufa fish are doing, is eating the dead skin off your feet, leaving them really smooth. The warm water soften the skin and then the fish come and eat it off.
This kind of art is called Batik. People use a piece of fabric and decorate it with waxes, copper stamp and dye. It is a tradition in a village of Bali that everyone learns this kind of art.
The Saraswati Temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess, Saraswati. She is the goddess of learning, literature and art.
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Current events reading 3rd July
Article
Answers.
1. 50,000
2. Southern Spain
3. Traces of meat
4. Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts.
5. Anaira Sistiaga
6. Neanderthal teeth
7. Homo sapiens
SC:
- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants
- Questions must make sense
- Question MUST have a question mark.
Questions
1. How long ago were the Nethanderals alive?
2. Where were the Neanderthals found?
3. What did the researchers find traces of?
4. What foods did they find in their poo?
5. Who was one of the researchers?
6. What kind of species teeth were they?
7. What is the scientific name for humans.
1. 50,000
2. Southern Spain
3. Traces of meat
4. Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts.
5. Anaira Sistiaga
6. Neanderthal teeth
7. Homo sapiens
SC:
- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants
- Questions must make sense
- Question MUST have a question mark.
Sunday, 29 June 2014
Current Events reading 30 June
Article comprehension
1. How many years has the 'Worlds Ugliest Dog' contest been around? How many contestants did it attract this year?
The 'world ugliest dog' competition has been around for 26 years. It started in the year 1988. The competition is held in Santa Rosa, California. This year the competition attracted 29 dogs.
2. How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?
This years winner Peanut was severely burnt, causing him to lose his eyelids, lips and most of his body hair. As a result his eyes constantly water. With his lips being burnt off, you can see his teeth, which gives you an ominous looking dog.
3. What is the organisers main purpose for organising this unusual competition?
The organiser thinks that this is a good way to honour the dogs and most of them are the aftermath of human abuse. This is a good way to make us see what we do to the dogs. This also raises the awareness for their adoption by showing that physical damage does not mean that they will not be loving and loyal. Before the competition they vet the dog to ensure they are healthy enough to take part. There is the best looking dog competition, so why not have the opposite?
Critical thinking.
Do you think this is an appropriate title for this competition? What would you change it to?
I think that the name is appropriate for the competition, but they could change it. The reason is that, some of the dogs in these competitions aren't that ugly or deformed. I don't know what I would name it, but it wouldn't be the worlds ugliest dogs. Maybe something like 'Worlds Unusual Dogs' as that is not offensive, but still has an appropriate name.
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1. How many years has the 'Worlds Ugliest Dog' contest been around? How many contestants did it attract this year?
The 'world ugliest dog' competition has been around for 26 years. It started in the year 1988. The competition is held in Santa Rosa, California. This year the competition attracted 29 dogs.
2. How did this year's winner Peanut get his 'ugly' looks?
This years winner Peanut was severely burnt, causing him to lose his eyelids, lips and most of his body hair. As a result his eyes constantly water. With his lips being burnt off, you can see his teeth, which gives you an ominous looking dog.
3. What is the organisers main purpose for organising this unusual competition?
The organiser thinks that this is a good way to honour the dogs and most of them are the aftermath of human abuse. This is a good way to make us see what we do to the dogs. This also raises the awareness for their adoption by showing that physical damage does not mean that they will not be loving and loyal. Before the competition they vet the dog to ensure they are healthy enough to take part. There is the best looking dog competition, so why not have the opposite?
Critical thinking.
Do you think this is an appropriate title for this competition? What would you change it to?
I think that the name is appropriate for the competition, but they could change it. The reason is that, some of the dogs in these competitions aren't that ugly or deformed. I don't know what I would name it, but it wouldn't be the worlds ugliest dogs. Maybe something like 'Worlds Unusual Dogs' as that is not offensive, but still has an appropriate name.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Current Events reading 25th June
Article comprehension.
1. What is so special about Migaloo?
Migaloo is a white humpback whale. The people of Australia have given him an aboriginal name. The called him Migaloo which means "White Fella." Migloo was given his own status as "a special interest whale" The means that people can not get too close to Migaloo. Migaloo's skin condition is not seen very often and they still don't know why it is caused or what causes it. They think that it has something to do with a genetic condition. Migaloo is also the first documented white whale. Scientist say that Migaloo is 26 as Migaloo was first notified in 1988. Migaloo is precious because Migaloo is the first documented white whale. They protect him because a white whale is unusual and to have spotted one so close to the coast of Australia. Migaloo has many fans who have created Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. If you go beyond 500 meters within Migaloo you will have a large fine of $12,500 AUD.
2. Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia.
"On the 19th June, a group of animal lovers on a whale watching cruise off of the coast of Sydney, were treated to a rare sight- a pod of whales that included Migaloo, the world first documented white humpback whale."
"Over the years, Migaloo's fans have also built several websites dedicated to his every move and even set up Facebook pages and Twitter account in his honour."
"Even though fans keep their eyes peeled for this white whale every year, they are not always successful in spotting the elusive mammal."
"Migaloo, which means "White Fella" in the indigenous Australian language."
"Not surprisingly he became an instant local darling and was immediately elevated to to the status of "special whale" which means that boast and jet skis have to keep a distance of 500 meters, while aeroplanes have to be more than 2000 meters away from the mammal.
3. Why is Migaloo known as "Hypo-Pigmented" humpback? Is he the only one?
Migaloo is known as the "Hypo-Pigmented" humpback because scientist have been unable to confirm what the cause of Migaloo's colouring. So they call him the "Hypo-Pigmented" humpback whale.
Migaloo is not the only white whale. In September 2011, Alan Fewings and his family spotted a white calf among a migrating pod. They spotted the white whale calf near Cid Harbour, near the coast of North Queensland. Experts think that the two whales are related but given that Migaloo junior has not been since that day, and so they can't confirm it.
Critical Thinking
Do you think that Migaloo's colour helps or hurts him from human predators? Why?
I think that his colouring helps him as if he get harmed or someone gets too close to him they will get a large fine. If they kill him they will get an even larger fine. People will be able to identify him as he is a rare find and the other white whale has not been seen. His colour could also make him more of a target as he will be easier to see and more and more people are attracted to him. He has many fans, but he will also have people that want to harm or kill him. His popularity has it's disadvantages and it's advantages.
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1. What is so special about Migaloo?
Migaloo is a white humpback whale. The people of Australia have given him an aboriginal name. The called him Migaloo which means "White Fella." Migloo was given his own status as "a special interest whale" The means that people can not get too close to Migaloo. Migaloo's skin condition is not seen very often and they still don't know why it is caused or what causes it. They think that it has something to do with a genetic condition. Migaloo is also the first documented white whale. Scientist say that Migaloo is 26 as Migaloo was first notified in 1988. Migaloo is precious because Migaloo is the first documented white whale. They protect him because a white whale is unusual and to have spotted one so close to the coast of Australia. Migaloo has many fans who have created Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. If you go beyond 500 meters within Migaloo you will have a large fine of $12,500 AUD.
2. Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia.
"On the 19th June, a group of animal lovers on a whale watching cruise off of the coast of Sydney, were treated to a rare sight- a pod of whales that included Migaloo, the world first documented white humpback whale."
"Over the years, Migaloo's fans have also built several websites dedicated to his every move and even set up Facebook pages and Twitter account in his honour."
"Even though fans keep their eyes peeled for this white whale every year, they are not always successful in spotting the elusive mammal."
"Migaloo, which means "White Fella" in the indigenous Australian language."
"Not surprisingly he became an instant local darling and was immediately elevated to to the status of "special whale" which means that boast and jet skis have to keep a distance of 500 meters, while aeroplanes have to be more than 2000 meters away from the mammal.
3. Why is Migaloo known as "Hypo-Pigmented" humpback? Is he the only one?
Migaloo is known as the "Hypo-Pigmented" humpback because scientist have been unable to confirm what the cause of Migaloo's colouring. So they call him the "Hypo-Pigmented" humpback whale.
Migaloo is not the only white whale. In September 2011, Alan Fewings and his family spotted a white calf among a migrating pod. They spotted the white whale calf near Cid Harbour, near the coast of North Queensland. Experts think that the two whales are related but given that Migaloo junior has not been since that day, and so they can't confirm it.
Critical Thinking
Do you think that Migaloo's colour helps or hurts him from human predators? Why?
I think that his colouring helps him as if he get harmed or someone gets too close to him they will get a large fine. If they kill him they will get an even larger fine. People will be able to identify him as he is a rare find and the other white whale has not been seen. His colour could also make him more of a target as he will be easier to see and more and more people are attracted to him. He has many fans, but he will also have people that want to harm or kill him. His popularity has it's disadvantages and it's advantages.
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Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Current Events reading 19th June
Article Comprehension
What cereal does Rosado use to create her portraits?
Rosado uses cornflakes. She thought of using corn flakes whilst eating breakfast and listening to oldies R&B music.
Why does it take so long to create each masterpiece?
First Rosado sketches the design, then she painstakingly crushes all of the cornflakes to the perfect size. She then uses a pin to shape and design the eyes, nose and mouth.
Name some celebrities that have featured in her cereal art series. What kind of art did Rosado unveil in 2013?
Rosado has done many masterpieces of Michael Jackson the king of pop, Bob Marley Reggae legend, Alicia Keys R&B singer and former Beatle band member John Lennon. In 2013 Rosado unveiled a masterpiece made out dirt. The picture was of a girl on a swing, hanging off a tree.
Critical thinking.
Why do you think the artist picked Cornflakes and not any other cereal? Can you think of any other everyday food that could be used to create art?
I think Rosado picked cornflakes because it is easy to use, you can break the pieces up. Rosado might have also used Cornflakes because no one else has and she was aiming to be different, and come up with something new. I think a good food to use for art would be almond nuts because you can break them, and they have a good shape.
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What cereal does Rosado use to create her portraits?
Rosado uses cornflakes. She thought of using corn flakes whilst eating breakfast and listening to oldies R&B music.
Why does it take so long to create each masterpiece?
First Rosado sketches the design, then she painstakingly crushes all of the cornflakes to the perfect size. She then uses a pin to shape and design the eyes, nose and mouth.
Name some celebrities that have featured in her cereal art series. What kind of art did Rosado unveil in 2013?
Rosado has done many masterpieces of Michael Jackson the king of pop, Bob Marley Reggae legend, Alicia Keys R&B singer and former Beatle band member John Lennon. In 2013 Rosado unveiled a masterpiece made out dirt. The picture was of a girl on a swing, hanging off a tree.
Critical thinking.
Why do you think the artist picked Cornflakes and not any other cereal? Can you think of any other everyday food that could be used to create art?
I think Rosado picked cornflakes because it is easy to use, you can break the pieces up. Rosado might have also used Cornflakes because no one else has and she was aiming to be different, and come up with something new. I think a good food to use for art would be almond nuts because you can break them, and they have a good shape.
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Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Current Events Wednesday 18th June
Article comprehension
1. Where was the most recent tallest lego structure built? Who built it?
The lego tower was built in Budapest by official lego builders from Denmark and an elementary school.
2. What were the two requirements imposed by the Guinness World Records before a lego tower can be eligible for inclusion.
The first one was that it had to be standing still, without wires. The other one is there is to be no adhesive on any of the bricks, they must be on their own, and able to pull apart.
3. Why does the author believe that a new lego tower world record will be broken soon?
Lego is an easy thing to get your hands on, so anyone can attempt this. All they need is a couple thousand lego blocks, a crane and patience. Many people attempt world records and ones that they can access easily they will try. The lego tower records have been broken 3 times in 2012 alone.
Critical thinking
What in your opinion make building "the world's tallest lego structure" so important.
In my opinion building the world tallest lego structure is not important. It is cool that they managed to make a lego structure this big, I have tried to make a semi-tall lego tower and have never been able to make it over 5 cm. It would have taken a lot of dedication and I am inspired by the amount of effort they put in.
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1. Where was the most recent tallest lego structure built? Who built it?
The lego tower was built in Budapest by official lego builders from Denmark and an elementary school.
2. What were the two requirements imposed by the Guinness World Records before a lego tower can be eligible for inclusion.
The first one was that it had to be standing still, without wires. The other one is there is to be no adhesive on any of the bricks, they must be on their own, and able to pull apart.
3. Why does the author believe that a new lego tower world record will be broken soon?
Lego is an easy thing to get your hands on, so anyone can attempt this. All they need is a couple thousand lego blocks, a crane and patience. Many people attempt world records and ones that they can access easily they will try. The lego tower records have been broken 3 times in 2012 alone.
Critical thinking
What in your opinion make building "the world's tallest lego structure" so important.
In my opinion building the world tallest lego structure is not important. It is cool that they managed to make a lego structure this big, I have tried to make a semi-tall lego tower and have never been able to make it over 5 cm. It would have taken a lot of dedication and I am inspired by the amount of effort they put in.
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