Wow, what a year 2013 has been for ONE.org and the fight against extreme poverty. You witnessed the reauthorization of the US’ key program against AIDS, PEPFAR; the launch of President Obama’s Power Africa initiative to bring reliable electricity to more than 50 million people; celebrated a major win for oil and gas transparency in the EU; and mourned the passing of our great role model Nelson Mandela.
But what stories from 2013 really got you clicking and sharing? Here you are the 10 most popular stories of the year on ONE.org/US. Click here.
Her majesty speaks of striking a balance between action and reflection, and looks back at the birth and Christening of Prince George and the 60th anniversary of her Coronation in 2013.
I ___________ that you're settled
down
That you _________ a girl and you're __________ now
I ___________ that your dreams _________ true
Guess she ___________ you things I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue,
___________
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had ___________ you'd see my face and that you'd be ___________
That for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like
you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you ___________
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday ___________ the time of our lives
We were born and ___________ in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue,
___________
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had __________ you'd see my face and that you'd be ___________
That for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like
you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you ___________
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah
Nothing compares, no worries or
cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like
you
I wish nothing but the best for you
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you ___________
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Never mind, I'll find someone like
you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you ___________
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Check your answers.
There are some great lyrics in this song. Let's take a look at some of the
words and phrases from the lyrics so we can understand and talk about the
meaning of the song.
§Settled down-phrasal verb- to have found a stable life - possibly with a partner, a house of your
own
§Hold back -phrasal
verb- to remain in control, to stop yourself doing
something
11 November 2013
Officials estimate up to
10,000 people have died in Tacloban city and elsewhere in the
Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. Many other people are
now struggling to survive without food, shelter or clean drinking water.
Halloween is coming! Join Ashlie and Stephen as they prepare for a great Halloween part on Word on the Street! Watch part 1 and do the interactive exercises. Click here. Watch part 2 and do the interactive exercises. Click here. Source: British Council
Road safety for cyclist More and more people are using bikes to commute to work or university. Cycling is a cheap way to travel and a good way to get fit. But it can also be dangerous. Join Jen and Neil as they discuss ways to be safer on the roads. Click here to read and listen to the conversation. Source: 6 Minute English
This year's Nobel Prize for Literature has gone to the Canadian writer Alice Munro. She is highly praised for her short stories which focus on life in the part of Canada where she has spent most of her time. Click here to read and listen to the report. Source: Words in the news
In this special business edition of 6 Minute English, Feifei and Neil talk about a very common office situation - dealing with visitors and new colleagues. What should you say when you're showing people round the office?
Click here to read and listen to the conversation.
Saudi women activists have launched a new campaign for the right to drive. Women aren't allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, although there's no formal law banning them.
Where did the phrase 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' come from? And when did scientists finally get round to naming sexual body parts? Voiced by Clive Anderson, this entertaining romp through 'The History of English' squeezes 1600 years of history into 10 one-minute bites, uncovering the sources of English words and phrases from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to America and the Internet. Bursting with fascinating facts, the series looks at how English grew from a small tongue into a major global language before reflecting on the future of English in the 21st century.
Sources: YouTube (click here) English Elda (click here)
Should we eat meat? Should we only eat free range meat? Hear what some Hot English teachers have to say. Click here
Debate about Television, a video for English students from Hot English Magazine at http://www.hotenglishmagazine.com in collaboration with MadridTeacher.com. The actors are Andrea Andino and Steven Starry (English teacher). The opinions presented are not necessarily the actual opinions of the actors. Steven Starry happens to love television, just not "Big Brother." Click here
With excessive binge drinking a large problem in Britain proposals are being made to bad alcohol advertising completely. Should this be done or should people be left to make their own decisions? The Hot English team debate. Click here
Saberingles Listening comprehension exercises in American English in three levels (your level is probably difficult). You have to listen while you read the script of the text and fill in the gaps with one word or answer multiple choice questions
Rong-chang 100 short stories for intermediate students to listen to and answer questions. Click on the Wh-questions or cloze at the bottom, so that you can listen and practise your comprehension. To finish the exercise, you can listen and read the script at the same time
Englishlistening Choose the domain (ALL), the level (Advanced Listeners) and Topics (ALL). Then you just have to click on one of the listenings which appear on the list and they will give you details about it (content, speaker, number of minutes, accent, speed...). Just listenings, no exercises
Esl-lab Choose your level (difficult), click on a story, then on "Listening Exercises" and choose your player so that you can listen to the text and answer multiple choice comprehension questions. To finish the exercise, you can listen and read the script at the same time
Elllo Over 1,000 listening activities. Most activities include images, an interactive quiz, transcript of the audio and downloadable MP3. Just browse and look for something your level
Podcastsinenglish 75 listenings for Intermediate level and 75 for Upper Intermediate to listen to online or to download. Disadvantage: if you want to have access to the transcripts and the exercises you have to register and pay a small fee.
Anglesonline The "Cinema" section shows trailers of recent movies and the student has to answer comprehension questions while watching. Interesting and good fun.
A4esl Podcasts you can listen to online or download. Wide variety of topics, starting at intermediate level.
BBC podcasts A variety of podcasts on different topics for extensive listening (no exercises).
China 232 Podcasts to listen to online or to download, with scripts and explanations of the key vocabulary and how to use it.
