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Sylvia Plath

Sylvia PlathSylvia Plath (October 27, 1932 – February 11, 1963) was an American poet, novelist and short story writer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she studied at Smith College and Newham CollegeCambridge, before receiving acclaim as a professional poet and writer.

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Comprehension Culture Learning Vocabulary

Speech analysis

John F. Kennedy: the Decision to go the Moon, 1961

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Great moments require great speeches. The simplicity of Kennedy’s rhetoric preserves a sense of wonder at going beyond human capabilities, at this great event for science and technology.

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The best pancakes ever!

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Learning Vocabulary

The meaning and uses of «Wind down»

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Culture Learning

Famous quotes

 

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«There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.»

Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

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The meaning and origin of this saying: “Dressed to the nines”

Dressed flamboyantly, dressed well.

 

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New Years Eve is the one day of the year when people like to go out dressed to the nines.

Common lore has it that a tailor making a high quality suit uses more fabric.

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Culture Learning

Top 5 Most Extreme Places in North America

 From Death Valley to Mt.McKinley, North America is a land of extremes.

Count down the 10 weirdest, loneliest, windiest, snowiest, hottest, coldest, driest, wettest, highest and lowest places on the continent.

 1. North America’s Weirdest Place

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North America fields many candidates for the weird category, but one that will surely make you wonder if you’ve been transported to an alien planet is Fly Geyser located in the westernmost county of Nevada.

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Learning Vocabulary

How to make cheesecake

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Baked cheesecake with vanilla and strawberries is a perfect pudding with a light and creamy texture.

Ingredients

For the base

For the cheesecake

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Culture

A slice of British culture: Henry VIII and his wives

henry VIII wivesHenry VII’s eldest son was Arthur, Prince of Wales. He married Catherine of Aragon, but died shortly thereafter, leaving the throne to his younger brother Henry. History has not proved kind to the memory of Henry VIII (1509-47). 

He is often remembered as the strongest and dictatorial king of his later years.

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Grammar

PHRASAL VERBS WITH “BREAK”

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Break down = stop functioning (vehicle, machine)

Break down = get upset

break something down =  divide into smaller parts

break in= force entry to a building

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10 Iconic City Hot Dog Styles from Across the U.S.

A hot dog is just a hot dog no matter where you eat it, right? Not necessarily. Cities across the U.S. claim ownership over special hot dog styles thanks to specific (and mouth-watering) toppings or special cooking methods. Check out ten of the most beloved styles.

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After you’ve discovered what’s out there, learn how to make your hot dog toppings.

New York

In New York, the simple dog reigns supreme. A hot dog in the Big Apple is traditionally topped with a spicy brown mustard and either sauerkraut or onions sautéed with tomato paste. The sauerkraut featured here gets an extra kick of flavour from chilli powder and beer.

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‘It’s raining cats and dogs’

 

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Houses had thatched roofs, thick straw pile high. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the pets, dogs, cats and other small animals, mice rats, bugs, lived in the roof.