AUGUST ISSUE PROFESSIONAL EDITION Happiness Happens Month The Gender Pay Gap Businesses After Brexit Movie Magic Books You Should Read What To Do On Your Career Break Finding The Right Postgraduate Course 5 Steps To Take When Looking For A Job Distance Learning How To Use The Star Interview Technique Photography Feature Mind The Wellbeing Gap Exercise Helps Prevent Depression The Importance Of Reading Puzzles And Brainteasers
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EDITOR’S LETTER Hello everybody! It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the August Issue of the Careers UK Magazine. Our goal is to be your go-to place for career-related advice. Our aim is to guide you through each step of your career development and job-hunting journey. We intend to be the best career information hub with a great job-hunting platform and an exciting, easy-to-read magazine that is freely available to everyone. We’d love to hear from you on social media if you have any feedback or enquiries!
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Most of us can recall the children’s song “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” Well, the Society of Happy People want us to do more than just clap our hands. They have, since 2000, worked to have August designated as Happiness Happens month. Happiness Happens is a whole month dedicated to what makes you happy. It is based on the principle that happiness is unlimited, contagious and that sharing one’s happiness can bring a lot of joy in other people’s lives. You can celebrate Happiness Happens Month by doing something nice for yourself – after all happiness starts at home - or make someone else happy by doing something nice for them. The History of Happiness Happens Month: Pamela Gail Johnson is the Founder of the Society of Happy People (SOHP) and is quoted as saying, “I started the Society of Happy People in 1998 to provide a missing voice for those who are happy and want to express it without having other people rain on their parade”. The Society of Happy People started celebrating happiness with ‘Admit You’re Happy Day’ on August 8, 1999. But the members wanted to let the happy feeling linger a little longer, so in 2000 they expanded the celebration to the entire month of August. Check out their website www.sohp.com for tips on ways you can celebrate Happiness Happens Month.
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the gender pay gap Since 2017, UK companies with 250+ employees must publish their gender pay gap data every year. Over 10,000 businesses have had to reveal their data on the government website and the findings are very interesting - on average 8 in 10 companies paid their male employees more. (Source: The Guardian, April 2018).
“8 in 10 companies pay male employees more” What is the gender pay gap? The gender pay gap is the difference between the pay that men and women who are working within a company receive. Gender pay looks at the average pay of both men and women throughout the entire business, including all the senior roles. It is expressed relative to men’s earnings. An example of this being that in 2018, women earned 8.6% less than men per hour.
Employers must: • Publish their gender pay gap and supporting statement on their public website.
• Report their data to the government. The gender pay gap in the UK in 2018 stands at 8.6% for full-time employees. For all employees, the gap is higher at 17.9%, which is driven by more women working in part-time jobs, which are lower paid.
“in 2018, women earned 8.6% less than men” Gender Pay vs Equal Pay Gender pay and equal pay are two things that lots of people get mixed up and tend to think are the same thing. Equal pay refers to women and men getting paid the same amount of money for the same job. Under the Equal Pay Act 1970, all companies (whether they are big or small) have a legal obligation to pay women and men equally if they are both working in the same job.
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Why do companies still have gender pay gaps? It’s easy to think that in the 21st century there shouldn’t be a gender pay gap. But alas, there is, and most companies are paying men more than women. However, there are more men in senior roles, so men are getting paid more overall. This is just one of the reasons as to why there is a gender pay gap. It’s a complex issue and there are more reasons:
1. Women often take the carer position within the family
by looking after children or elderly relatives. This means they are more likely to be in a part-time role where there will be less opportunities for progression.
2. Women tend to work in industries or jobs that pay less. On average,
women currently make up 62% of jobs that are lower paid and/or lower skilled.
“ Women occupy 62% of lower-paid jobs”
3. Men tend to take on the more senior roles where they are paid more. On average, women only occupy 24% of senior roles, which has led to a significant number of companies introducing positive action programmes to encourage women into senior leadership roles.
4. Women can sometimes be discriminated against because of their gender. The Equality and Human Rights Commission report that 1 in 9 women were terminated from employment, unfairly treated until the point where they felt like they had no choice but to leave or made redundant because they were either pregnant or new mothers. Why all the backlash? After large companies like the BBC had to make their gender pay gap data available to the public, it’s apparent that many men are earning more than women. The BBC’s 10 biggest earners for 2018-2019 are 8 men and 2 women, which many people are outraged about as women are not earning anywhere near as much as men.
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Businesses after Brexit 10 Tips to Prepare for Brexit
On 23rd June 2016, in a referendum, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Negotiations are under way between the UK and EU government to decide how the movement of goods and services will be processed following Brexit. Boris Johnson, the new Prime Minister of the UK, insists that 31st October is the non-negotiable deadline. Brexit will impact everybody living in the UK. However, businesses face an immediate requirement to adapt because free trade in goods, services and employees across the EU are set to change. Research indicates 76% of UK businesses are aware that Brexit will have an impact, and 57% say they will need to adapt their business processes.
1. Protect your supply chain 2. Increase your stockhold in the UK 3. Research potential regulation changes 4. Focus on your company’s strong points 5. Take a proactive approach 6. Secure the right funding 7. Review your employees 8. Consider relocating 9. Review contracts 10. Develop a solid contingency plan
Business Laws after Brexit No laws will change significantly. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act (known previously and informally as the Great Repeal Bill) aims to incorporate EU laws into UK laws. Laws governing import and export duties and taxes such as VAT may have to change, because these previously allowed for free trade within the EU and reciprocal VAT arrangements. While these changes might be minimal, the effects on businesses could be huge depending on the nature of the Brexit agreement.
How should Businesses prepare for Brexit? The Government urges all businesses concerned to take necessary measures to prepare for Brexit. In view of the current uncertainty, this should involve contingency planning to handle a no-deal withdrawal. It’s important that individual companies and businesses keep up-to-date with developments, analyse their specific risks and take necessary measures.
The EU Market Currently the EU market covers 28 countries with 500 million potential customers. Not being part of the EU eliminates the privileges of free trade, free movement of goods, services and people, and cuts off direct access to a massive pool of prospective buyers. Along with Germany and France, the UK is amongst the strongest markets in the EU.
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Toy Story 4 The final film in the Toy Story franchise made for bucketsful of nostalgic tears and heaps of laughter. The film takes place shortly after where the third film ended and shows how the new owner of Andy’s toys, Bonnie, is struggling to adjust with fitting in at her new school so Woody helps her to make new toy, Forky. From here ensues a whirlwind of events which are both exciting and hilarious.
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The film included a few jump scares which had most people in the cinema jumping out of their skin. This was unusual for a Toy Story film to scare the audience, but it made the film feel slightly different. However, the few complaints that could be made was the ending and the lack of minor characters.
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Without giving too much away, the ending didn’t feel like it wrapped up the franchise and was actually pretty disappointing. As for the minor characters, there wasn’t enough Mr. And Mrs. Potato Head, Rex, Jessie, Slinky or the other minor characters that made the first three films great.
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ovie Magic Yesterday Yesterday is an amazing take on what could happen if The Beatles ceased to exist and only one mediocre musician remembered them and their songs. Jack, who is a very struggling musician, only ever gets the chance to play in coffee shops; mainly only playing for his friends. His manager, Ellie, who has a longtime crush on Jack tries to get him gigs playing his music but never can get decent venues or a good crowd. That is until a blackout happens and Jack gets hit by a bus. After that whirlwind of drama, Jack discovers that The Beatles no longer exist, and nobody has ever heard their music. The film is a good representation of how most of the time, musicians are only ever heard when people like their appearance, personality or when they are recognized by a big label. Even though Jack knew all The Beatles songs, nobody would give him the time of day because he simply didn’t have what The Beatles had. The film implies that people don’t listen to the music itself, rather they look to the person making the music to see if they are even worth listening to. The film gets really boring and cliché when the messy love story of Jack and Ellie pops up as it doesn’t really add anything to the film. Overall, it was a feel-good film, but it didn’t have a lot of substance to it.
Spider-Man: Far from Home The newest film to the Spider Man franchise is an action-packed, fast moving film that everyone should go and see. Peter Parker, otherwise known as Spider Man, goes on a school trip with his class to Venice where he plans to confess his feelings to MJ and swear off all superhero heroics in the time that he is there. But alas, this is a superhero movie where always villains come raining down, so it is up to Spider Man to save the day. The CGI coupled with the great acting makes for a mind-blowing movie. There is just enough humour to not make it cliché like a lot of superhero movies are and it sticks to the codes and conventions of the superhero genre. The film is centred towards young people, which makes it relatable and enjoyable for younger generations. The mid-credits and postcredits scenes were definitely shockers that deserve to be watched so stick around for those.
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Careers UK presents: Books You Should Read Educational The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups The Culture Code is an amazing book that shows the reader how successful organisations can be when they use effective teamwork skills. Daniel Coyle, the author, has used several real-life examples of how great teamwork has worked out for some companies and examples of how awful companies not using teamwork can lead to devastating outcomes. There are so many interesting facts that not once does it ever feel dull. This book is a great read for people that would like to improve their leadership or teamwork skills. The skills you can learn from this book can also help you in everyday situations too.
Fluent in Three Months Benny Lewis taught himself how to learn ten different languages and has now passed his knowledge on the subject into the book, Fluent in Three Months. For people who want to learn a new language but are struggling on where to start, read this book. Lewis’ enthusiasm for learning new languages is infectious and will get you up and ready on your path to learning. Lewis also tackles the myth behind older people not being able to learn languages and dismisses the idea. No matter what age you are or what language you want to learn, you should pick up a copy of this book and read it.
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FICTION Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was written by Mildred D. Taylor in 1976 and is set during 1933 in rural Mississippi. The narrator, 9-year-old Cassie Logan, tells the story of what life was like in rural Mississippi during a time when minorities would face prejudice every single day. Throughout the novel, the reader learns about the significance of land and how racism affects everyone involved. The entire novel is seen through the eyes of a child which is different to other novels as most of them are narrated by adults who tend to be more biased and less innocent. There are times in the novel that are completely heart-wrenching and you will find yourself supporting the main characters in every compelling chapter. The injustice that some of the characters have to go through will raise raw feelings of emotion that you never knew you had inside of you. It’s an amazing read and should definitely be on your list of books to read next.
The Handmaid’s Tale The Handmaid’s Tale was written by Margaret Atwood in 1985. The novel is about totalitarian America where after a civil war, the name has been changed to the Republic of Gilead and nearly all women have been made infertile. A woman that is still fertile will be referred to as a ‘Handmaid’ and given to elite, rich families to bear children for them. The story is centred around a Handmaiden called Offred who wants to fight against the patriarchal society and fight for freedom and independence for everyone. The story is an amazing look into what could happen if a country that was once a superpower in the modern day, was to go back to a time when women were considered less than men. This book feels even more frightening and real when you think about the bridge Atwood has created between the world in the book and the world that could be. Needless to say, the book is powerful and strangely perceptive.
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A career break is your chance to do something new and exciting. It’s an opportunity for you to get out there and see the world. Whether you’re bored out of your brain at work or quite like your job but fancy doing something different, a career break allows you to get out there and see the world.
Why not travel? Of course, you could decide to take a career break and stay at home, but where’s the fun in that? Career breaks are the perfect opportunity to fit a bit of adventure into your life and shake up the routine. Travelling is something that almost everyone does on a career break. Your career break is not complete without exploring some far-flung destinations. You could go on a round-the-world trip, where you purchase one ticket and you can plan your route as you go - it’s totally up to you.
Your budget It’s not about how much money you have, it’s about spending it wisely and getting the most for your money.
what you would like to see If you want to see the highlights and famous places of a country, your plans are going to be different than if you want to travel slowly and discover unusual, out-of-theway places for yourself.
How much time you have Flying is usually the quickest way around, but trains, coaches and ferries can be part of the adventure too.
Your safety Travelling with others is generally safer, especially if you’re going somewhere you don’t know. Travelling on your career break is a great way to learn and explore different cultures. Being able to speak another language is a big advantage, both personally and career-wise. There’s no better way to learn than living abroad, speaking with locals, and immersing yourself in their culture. In-country language courses are a good way to boost your confidence and learn the basics.
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choosing the right postgraduate course At the start of every academic year, people all around the country decide to embark on quests to gain a postgraduate qualification.
Top Postgrad Subjects According to The Complete University Guide, these are the top ten postgraduate subjects that have the best employability rates:
There are many reasons for this, including: • Increasing knowledge
• Gaining a qualification to help progress your career
1. Education - 93%
• Increasing chances of employability
2. Combined - 90%
• Wanting an academic challenge
3. Architecture, Building & Planning - 82%
• Equipping you with skills to use in the workplace
4. Subjects Allied to Medicine - 81%
• Networking with experts
5. Veterinary Science - 79%
6. Medicine & Dentistry - 76%
With so many people looking for jobs, it’s no wonder that more people tend to stay on at university after doing an undergraduate course. Having more qualifications gives you a head start in front of the competition.
7. Engineering & Technology - 73% 8. Computer Science - 73%
9. Mass Communication & Documentation - 72% 10. Business & Administrative Studies - 72%
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Will a postgraduate qualification give you a rise in salary? Will it lead to promotions? Will it help with employability? If yes, then you should definitely consider getting the qualification. Most of the time, postgraduate qualifications will help you but you do need to do extensive research just to make sure that it is for you and will benefit you in your climb up the career ladder.
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A strong personal brand that portrays you in a professional light will provide recruiters, employers, and contacts with a strong positive impression of you.
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DISTANCE LEARNING Distance learning is a way for students to learn remotely without having to attend an educational institute to get qualifications. Students can learn from home, work or on the move. It’s becoming increasingly popular, with over 270,000 undergraduates and 108,000 postgraduates doing their degrees via distance learning. With the rapid increase in technology, there has been a huge increase of tuition and learning through the internet.
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1. You won’t be able to socialise
sense that you can pick and choose your own pace, and work around your own schedule.
2. You can learn and earn by
working full-time or part-time, which sometimes isn’t possible when attending a physical university.
3. Online learning is a lot cheaper
than attending university. Doing distance learning will help you save on costs such as fuel, childcare, or books, and you may end up paying lower prices in tuition fees.
4. You don’t have to travel to and
from the university, so there is no time spent commuting every day or any travel costs involved. Also, if you ever relocate far away from where you used to live you don’t need to worry about changing universities.
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with other students, and you won’t be able to talk to your tutor and receive the same kind of support. Many people struggle with the isolation that comes with doing distance learning.
2. Learning online can come with
a lot of technical difficulties, such as computers breaking and Wi-Fi not working, which can hinder your progress.
3. Having good time management skills and self discipline is crucial to reaping all the benefits of the course.
4. Some employers may be
reluctant to accept you doing distance learning. They may want you to be entirely focused on your work and not distracted by other responsibilites.
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how to use the star interview technique What is the STAR Interview Technique? Sample Behaviour Interview Questions The STAR technique offers a simple format you can use to answer behavioural or competency based questions in an interview. Usually, these are questions that ask you to provide a real-life example of how you handled a certain kind of situation in the past. Your response will reveal your skills, abilities and personality. The logic behind this interview tactic is that your behaviour in the past reflects and predicts how you will behave in the future.
Here are a few examples of behavioural questions you might be asked during an interview. Practice using the STAR technique on these common behavioural interview questions:
1. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
2. Can you give me a specific example of a time
when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem?
How to use the STAR method to prepare for an interview
3. Can you tell me of a time when you set a goal and were successful in achieving it?
Most behavioural interviews will focus on various work-related challenges that demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving, and situations that showcase leadership skills, conflict resolution and performance under pressure.
4. Tell me about a time your responsibilities got a
To prepare for your interview, review the job description and required skills and consider what sorts of challenges might arise or what obstacles you may have to navigate in the position. You should then make a list of the various situations you’ve handled in your professional history that would display the sorts of strengths you’ll need to succeed in the role.
6. Describe a time when it was important to make a
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5. Can you give me an example of a time you faced
conflict while working in a team? How did you handle that? good impression on a client. How did you go about doing so?
7. Tell me about a time you failed to achieve a goal? How did you deal with the situation?
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situation - describe a challenge you have been faced with? task - what were Your responsibilities for the situation? action - what Steps did you take to address or rectify the situation? result - What was the outcome of your actions? example Here’s an example of how you could respond to an interview question using the STAR method.
Q. Tell me about a time you had to complete a task within a tight deadline. a. Usually, I like to take my time doing projects to make sure they come out perfect. However, I can also acheive high quality work under pressure, with a tight deadline. Once, I had to take on the work of an employee that went off sick days before our project deadline. It was very difficult, but I managed to complete within the time limit as I delegated tasks out to my colleagues and gave them goals to achieve. We managed to complete it with a day to spare.
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Nicky Thackray is the Founder of My Zendays, a movement created to help combat stress and inspire people to take radical responsibility for their own lives and happiness Nicky spent 20 years in a number of senior leadership positions in companies including Procter & Gamble, IBM, Balfour Beatty and Sky, where she saw first-hand how stress was becoming more and more of an epidemic, so left the corporate world to teach the principles of mindset, mindfulness and meditation to help people live happier and more fulfilled lives.
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Often there’s a gap between us and the sense of wellbeing that we crave. Practicing mindfulness is one of the single most powerful things you can do for your well-being. Why? Because the 2 major sources of chronic stress we suffer today are:
1. Being preoccupied and
worrying about what’s going to happen in the future
2. Reliving the past,
rehashing painful experiences and ruminating (“I can’t believe they said that”… sound familiar?) The three truths we need to accept in order to have a happier life are:
1. We cannot control the future
2. The past is gone, we can’t change it
3. The only opportunity to be happy is in the here and now
Our brains are happiest when our mind and body are in sync, meaning that we’re consciously present and paying real attention to what we’re doing. Right here, right now. Mindfulness is the opposite of being on autopilot, automatically going through the motions of your dayto-day routine, without really registering, feeling or enjoying any particular moment. It is a powerful habit that you can cultivate; with practice, we can train our brains to bring our attention back to what’s happening here and now, effectively training ourselves to be present.
Here are my top ten tips for how you can bring mindfulness into your day:
1. BREATHE When you first wake up resist the urge to grab your phone, and instead, take a minute to give thanks for waking up, breathe and appreciate where you are right now.
2. BE Wherever you are, BE all there. If you’re in the shower, BE in the shower. Don’t take your body into the shower and let your mind drive up the motorway into the office and start frantically attacking your inbox.
3. MEDITATE Throughout the day take a few minutes to be still, ground yourself and connect with your breathing. When you breathe in say to yourself “I am breathing in” and when you’re breathing out say to yourself “I am breathing out”. It’s simple and it works.
4. WALK And instead of checking texts simply look up and around with curiosity, you’ll notice things you haven’t before, pay attention to how your body feels as you walk.
5. EAT & DRINK Instead of mindlessly eating or drinking while working or watching TV, consciously slow down, taste and enjoy your food.
6. PAUSE Create space between finishing one task and starting on the next and acknowledge small accomplishments throughout the
day. When you get home at night, take a moment to be grateful you made it home. If something annoys you during the day, simply pause and breathe before you respond. As Thomas Jefferson said “When angry, count to ten before you speak. When very angry, count to a hundred”.
7. ACTIVELY LISTEN Be present in your conversations at work and at home. Put your phone down when you’re talking to someone, give them your full attention and show them they’re important. Avoid multitasking – studies show only 2% of us can do it – so most of us are terrible at it (including me!).
8. INDULGE YOUR PASSION What do you love doing? Running? Cycling? Painting? Chilling with some music? Whatever it is, and however hard it is to find time, build it into your day.
9. WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS When you catch yourself worrying about the future or reliving the past, consciously bring your attention back to what you’re doing right now and enjoy that.
10. TRAVEL Being somewhere new forces you to be mindful because everything you’re seeing and experiencing is new. If you can’t travel, then mix up your daily routine. Take a different route to work, go somewhere different for lunch, run a different route, read a different magazine. Do different - feel different.
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exercise helps prevent depression Research has shown that exercising and keeping active can lower the risk of depression by a third.
“people who exercise regularly are 17% less likely to become depressed” It is extremely important to keep fit and stay healthy!
Researchers collected information from 49 studies around the world and found that people who do regular physical activity are less likely to get depression than those who don’t frequently exercise.
A lot of people fail to acknowledge the numerous benefits of exercise routines and only begin to do so when health complications arise.
The researchers looked at studies that enrolled people without depression, of any age, and asked about their physical activity levels. Researchers then gathered results together, comparing people who did the most exercise in each study with those that did the least.
Here’s what exercise can do for YOU:
The outcome of the research showed that individuals who exercise often are 17% less likely to get depression than individuals that don’t exercise.
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According to The Guardian, 4 million UK adults never read books for pleasure. People that read very often tend to be more knowledgeable and have bigger vocabularies. It can be a very cheap hobby to take up as you don’t have to buy any books; instead, you can sign up with a library and take books home for free.
Broadens the Imagination Books can help inspire your creativity to shine through, as they are made so that you can imagine things beyond the realm of possibility! Instead of sitting in front of a TV and staring at a screen, you can read a book and imagine the situation for yourself.
Reduces Stress Reading is great for relaxing the mind and reducing stress. Being able to take your mind off of what’s happening around you and focusing on the content of the book is a massive stress reliever. It’s great to forget about everyday life even if it’s only for half an hour.
Source of Motivation Books are rich with characters having to overcome problems in order to succeed. They often have problems that people could face in their own lives and find solutions for them. That’s why seeing characters achieve, rather than fail, can be the motivation readers need in order for them to succeed.
Memory Enhancement Books that are in a series like Game of Thrones or Harry Potter have a lot of content like names, places, different storylines and different personalities. This is an incredible amount of information that you have to digest and remember. As your brain starts to remember more about the content in the books, it will help you to remember more about things in your life.
Expand Your Knowledge Books are a never-ending source of information. Whether they are fictional or non-fictional, all books tend to have some information or even just new words that you’ve never heard of before. With more knowledge comes the ability to make better decisions and choices.
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PUZZLES AND BRAINTEASERS riddles 1. What has hands but can’t clap? 2. If a red house is made of red bricks, and a yellow house is made of yellow bricks, what is a greenhouse made of? 3. What has to be broken before you can use it? 4. What begins with T, ends with T, and has T inside it? 5. I’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old. What am I? 6. What word is spelled wrong in every dictionary? 7. How can a leopard change its spots? 8. What travels around the world but stays in the same place? 9. What is full of holes but still holds water? 10. Where can you find cities, towns, shops, but no people?
zoom in for answers Riddles:
True or False:
1. A clock
6. Wrong
11. True
16. False
2. Glass
7. By moving to another spot
12. True
17. True
3. An egg
8. A stamp
13. False
18. False
4. A teapot
9. A sponge
14. True
19. True
5. A candle
10. A map
15. True
20. True
true or false 11. Some animals can get sunburn. 12. Elephants eat with their noses. 13. New York is the capital of America. 14. The Sun is more than 1 million times bigger than the Earth. 15. Approximately one quarter of human bones are in the feet.
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16. The Great Wall Of China is visible from the moon. 17. Sandwich, the food, is named after a person. 18. No bird can fly backwards. 19. Snakes hear noises through their jaw bone. 20. Dolphins use names to identify each other.