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The World’s Great Cities

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Abracadabra: magic is in fashion

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Hi everyone! How were your summer holidays? Did you have fun? Let’s get started with our first edition of A TOT of English for this year! There are two exciting new additions to the magazine: we feature a piece of contemporary art on Page 2 and visit The World’s Great Cities on Page 4. Do you like magic?

In this issue’s Report we learn about magic, illusionism, and, obviously, Harry Potter. J We’ve also interviewed footballer Paul Dybala. We finish up taking a look at American Panda – a story about a young woman trying to follow her dreams.

Are you ready? Let’s start reading!

Contents The World’s Great Cities

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App Attack

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Report

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Miami, USA Phoney

Abracadabra: magic is in fashion

People 10 Paulo Dybala

Test 11 Which superstar are you like?

Events 12 Miami Spice

Games Galore

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Book 16 American Panda

The largest family tree* in the world Thirteen million people from all over the world are connected to each other; this is the largest family tree ever constructed in history! Created at Columbia University, it was published in the journal Science. Scientists have studied marriages and migrations* in Europe and North America over the past 500 years, and created a tree that connects the lives and genes* of millions of people. Think about it … this family tree brings together 11 generations and the same number of people that inhabit countries like Belgium or Cuba!

What did they discover? That people are getting married more and more to people from far off countries, and that migration is constantly increasing.

Guess

Hi, I’m Grammy. This month we’ll learn about: - Use of the infinitive - Use of the Passive - Common expressions - Relative Pronouns - The Second Conditional - Use of ‘like’ to make comparisons

Glossary

DNA: acid that contains genetic information family tree: chart representing family relationships that is built like a tree, with many branches genes: a portion of a DNA molecule that controls the characteristics found in offspring migrations: shifts to other countries for various reasons

There are people who are comfortable in their own home, in their city, or sitting on the sofa, while others can’t stand still and always have their suitcase ready. Scientists have discovered that the urge to travel is written in a DNA gene*! This desire to travel can be expressed with one word, ‘wanderlust’, which is derived from German and is made up of two words. Guess what these words are!

a. b. c. d.

walking + travel trek + desire road + light road + travel The answer is on page 14.

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The World’s Great Cities

Miami, USA

Miami is one of the world’s most popular holiday spots. Located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida in the south-eastern United States, it offers amazing beaches, great activities, and access to the everglades! Let’s find out about five spots in Miami you shouldn’t miss!

Match the names in the box with the paragraphs (1-5) Everglades Alligator farm • Wynwood Walls Miami Seaquarium • South Beach • Venetian Pool

It’s the beach you’ve seen on postcards and on the TV! The neighbourhood of South Beach in Miami offers lots to see and do! As well as white sands and ocean views, this area has an international vibe*. You can eat at great restaurants and enjoy the many galleries and stores.

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This is one of the oldest oceanariums in the United States. Meet the penguins, shake hands with a dolphin, and swim alongside the seals. Plus, there are lots of thrilling shows and interesting exhibits. You won’t want to miss it!

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Meet some dangerous wild animals—while you remain completely safe! You can watch staff wrestle* alligators, or enjoy an alligator feeding* show or a snake show. You can even hold a giant snake on your shoulders and have your photo taken.

relative pronouns

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This is a great place to go swimming on a hot day! Originally a rock quarry*, today you’ll find palm trees, coral rock formations, waterfalls, and interesting caves to explore. The fresh water is replenished* nightly in summer months from an underground aquifer*.

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Enjoy art like you’ve never seen it before. View brightly coloured murals* created by famous street artists. Have your photo taken in front of these lively and creative murals. Dine in the restaurant surrounded by stunning urban art.

James Joyce

What are the everglades?

Did you know?

Discover some fun facts about Miami! Read the sentences below and complete them with ‘who’, ‘which’, or ‘where’.

The Everglades is a subtropical wetland ecosystem*. It stretches two million acres across central and south Florida.

The area is famous for its wildlife. There are over 360 species of birds in the Everglades, and some of these birds are threatened or endangered. The most endangered* animal found in the Everglades is the Florida panther—fewer than 100 individuals now survive. Alligators and crocodiles are found there too.

1 Gasparilla, Blackbeard and Lafitte, ....................... were all famous pirates, were regular visitors to Miami.

2 The city ....................... has the largest cruise ship port in the world is Miami.

3 Miami Beach, ....................... is very popular with tourists, is also famous for its Art Deco architecture.

4 Before its development, ....................... started in the 1920s, Miami Beach was a Mangrove swamp.

5 The Vizcaya, ....................... visitors can see an exquisite orchid collection, has more than 170,000 visitors every year.

6 Pharmacist Benjamin Green, ....................... invented the first suntan lotion, came from Miami Beach.

The answers are on page 14.

Glossary

aquifer: underground layer of water-bearing rock ecosystem: the plants and animals that live together in an area, and the relationship between them and their environment endangered: species at risk of dying out feeding: to give food to mural: painting done on a wall quarry: place where stone is taken from the ground replenished: filled up vibe: atmosphere, feeling wrestle: try to force your opponent to the ground

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App Attack

Phoney

Do you love to amaze your friends and family members with magic tricks and illusions? Queen Mary University of London has shown that there is a very close connection between magic tricks and intelligence. Now there is the perfect app for those who love to do magic and stun their audience!

Phoney is a smartphone app which, through the use of card games, teaches you some tricks typical of illusionists and magicians*. You get your audience to participate in the show by asking questions about their chosen card. Then, as if by magic, you will guess the card. You will have great success!

If you also like to play games, try the English magic puzzle called The Twelve Magicians of Osiris, which uses geometric principles*!

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Glossary

magicians: people who do magic using their hands principles: basic rules

Report

Wizards, witches, tricks and illusions: the world of magic has always fascinated adults and children. For this reason, there are a growing number of workshops and schools in the world that teach how to become the new Harry Potter.

Abracadabra, alakazam ... let us be enchanted by magic!

magic is in fashion On June 26, 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone came out in British bookstores. It was the first book in the world’s most loved series* and introduced the idea of a magic school in a completely new way compared to previous books. Since then, the world of magic study has become a legend for many children, and now there are many books, experiments, workshops, tutorials and magic shows of all kinds and for all tastes. And are you fascinated by magic and illusionist tricks?

Hogwarts? In Poland!

In Poland you really can study to become a magician, fulfilling

the dreams of millions of Harry Potter fans. The Czocha College of Witchcraft and Wizardry is housed in the wonderful castle of Czocha, in southern Poland.

Involving potions*, magic wands, a little imagination, and a lot of effort, the first courses started in 2014, with over 200 students from all over the world. Just like 7

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in the legendary books by J.K. Rowling, students, upon arrival, are divided into five ‘houses’: Faust (Knowledge and Power), Molin (Loyalty and Intuition), Sendivogius (Courage, Honour and Diplomacy), Durentius (Diligence and Bravery), and Libussa (Creativity and Foresight).

Lunch is shared in the Great Hall and lessons include subjects like Defence Against the Dark Arts*, Spells and many more. Amazing!

Magic chants

Abracadabra, alakazam, hocus pocus ... magic chants are fundamental to magic tricks.

These magical sounding words are linked to spells and are often derived from Latin or completely made up. Each spell works only

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if you say a chant precisely while holding* a wand and thinking intensely about the effect you want to achieve. “Alohomora”, for example, was the chant that was uttered by Hermione to open locked doors with a spell.

The art of illusionism

Illusionism is an art in which the artist, called an illusionist, magician, or conjurer, creates effects that seem magical, through tricks of various kinds. To become an illusionist you need to practice and study, study, study!

A good illusionist makes the spectator believe something has really happened and leaves him amazed* by what he has seen.

The true skill lies in being natural and very coordinated, so that the illusion looks very real and you do not understand how it was done – think of the game of the three balls!

David Copperfield

David Copperfield started doing magic as a child, with the nickname “Davino the Boy Magician” and a lot of talent.

He is a great American illusionist who is skilled at stage magic, like the traditional woman sawnin-two or the levitation* of a person. He has also performed in open spaces, especially in the 1980s. He crossed the Great Wall of China, made a seven tonne jet disappear from an airport, and even ... made the Statue of Liberty disappear!

The first school of magic to appear in a book was ‘Roke’. It was conceptualised by an American woman called Ursula K. Le Guin, who, in the 1960s, wrote the Earthsea trilogy. This series is a popular favourite with all true fantasy fans.

Fairy castles

The castle is a symbol widely used in the world of magic: it’s a symbol of nobility, mixed with that of a fairy tale. The one in Alnwick, UK, is home to the Hogwarts School, and is certainly one of the most beautiful and famous castles in the world, but there are others that are truly spectacula r. For example the Castillo de Coca (Spain), the Hohenschwangau (Germany), the Catherine Palace (Russia), the Château de Chambord (France), the Hohe nwerfen Castle (Austria), the Château de Chillon (Austria) or the Malb ork Castel (Poland).

Glossary

amazing: incredible dark arts: magical and mysterious arts holding: to have something in your hand

Match use of the infinitive, the passive form

On the Pottermore website, the writer J.K. Rowling has unveiled the name of four schools of magic that were unknown in the Harry Potter universe. Try to match each school with its country and characteristic! a

Ilvermorny

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Mahoutokoro

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Castelobruxo

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Uagadou

1 Japan 2 North America 3 Africa 4 Brasil

x is carved from the

mountainside and shrouded in mist

y is made of golden rock and

levitation: a phenomenon that involves raising something in the air potions: magic drinks series: a collection of stories

Secret code

Use the code and discover what great invention appealed to adults and children born 250 years ago in London.

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I = J M = n N = R

O = 6 R = F

S = b U = Y

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protected by small spirits

w is where the students’

uniforms change colour over time

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z was founded by the witch Isolt Sayre

The answers are on page 14.

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A kind smile, a timeless* and refined sense of style, and many moments of reflection. Paulo Dybala is a rare champion who chases his dreams with great love.

Paulo Dybala Identity card

Name: Paulo Bruno Exequiel Surname: Dybala Place and date of birth: Laguna Larga (Argentina), 15 November 1993 Profession: footballer Interesting facts: in Argentina he is called “la joya”, or “the jewel”, and his family is Italian in origin

You said that “the life of a footballer is not just sequins*”.

Why? Because it’s essential to keep your feet on the ground and experience moments of solitude, so that you stay on the right path, grow strong, and are able to reflect on your life. The life of a footballer is the life of a single man and this made me grow up very quickly: despite my age, I feel very mature. I don’t want to chase money and success.

I know that to maintain my position I have to keep my head down, not become conceited or vain*, and remain calm.

I can’t let success ruin me.

Can you tell us about your family?

I was born in Laguna Larga, deep in the Argentine pampas, to Alicia and Adolfo. My father was also a football player. Dad died much too early, and I’m very sad about that because he would have been really proud to see me scoring goals in the greatest stadiums in the world. When I run, I run for

him and for the education I received—for his dream of seeing me in the Boca Juniors shirt.

What would you say to a child who starts playing football?

Enjoy every moment on the field and build your strength. I’m only happy when I have a ball between my feet. Even when I was a boy, while my friends went to nightclubs in the evening, I went to bed early and got up first thing in the morning! A healthy life is important for those

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who want to play as a professional; your enthusiasm for football should never stop. And then I would say to him: “Nothing is impossible, always give it a go!” J You say that you have an incredible talent. How do you train?

Certainly I’m lucky because I have an innate talent for football; I was truly born to play J Talent is a gift from God, but it is not enough to have it in the blood, you must work at it, and above all, not let it go to your head. I love to commit myself, always, with responsibility and passion. I am left-handed and my left-foot shot is very precise and powerful. I like to play creatively, but always maintaining an elegant style, using dribbling and counter-attack, head goals, and agile* movements.

Do you have any favourite pastimes?

Yes! I spend hours building Lego towers, reading books, and playing chess. In chess, as in soccer, you have to study your opponent and always use your brain!

Glossary

agile: fast and light sequins: shimmering but useless decorations timeless: eternal vain: to be too proud of your looks or achievements

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People

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r a t s r e p u s h c i h W are you like?

Why would you like to be a star? a To be able to do whatever I want b To have lots of fans c To be very rich

2 You’re on stage, and the audience

is screaming for you. What are you doing? a Twerking! b Dancing and singing c Singing

3 When you are embarrassed, what 5 How do you prefer listening

do you do? a Laugh uncontrollably b Try to hide c Turn red

4 The ideal evening with friends is

spent... a at the disco b at a friend’s house c in a pizzeria

Miley Cyrus Justin Bieber

Answered mostly ‘a’: Miley Cyrus/ Justin Bieber You think the rules were invented just so that you can break them!

You are a true rebel, always full of energy and life. You like going out with friends, being out late in the evenings, and enjoying life without overthinking things. Sometimes you’re a bit too reckless* and you could put yourself in danger, so ... be careful! If it were up to you, you would always do what you want, without listening to the opinions of others.

Answered mostly ‘b’: Taylor Swift/Ed Sheeran You’re not a boring person, but you don’t love doing crazy things.

You prefer to have fun with your friends and stay close to the people you love, including your family. You always like to be yourself, in all situations. You are very talented, but you are still able to keep your feet on the ground.

You have a big heart, and others adore you because you never forget the people you love!

to music? a At full volume b With headphones c At a concert

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What are you most proud of? a Your courage b Your patience c Your determination*

Taylor Swift

Leonardo Di Caprio

Ed Sheeran

Angelina Jolie

Answered mostly ‘c’: Angelina Jolie/Leonardo Di Caprio You are very stylish, and you’re always elegant and kind. You charm everyone you meet, and in fact you are able to win over everyone who approaches you.

But you’re also good at pushing away people you don’t like. In short, you have a strong character and a good understanding of what is right and what is wrong for you. Do you know that you would make an excellent charity* ambassador?

the conditional, use of ‘like’ for comparision.

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Events

Miami Spice Summer in Miami is hot—so hot that many locals and tourists choose to go elsewhere. Miami Spice, a showcase* of the very best Miami cuisine, tempts them back.

It’s easy to enjoy Miami Spice. Many of the city’s restaurants take part in this event. All you have to do is check out when restaurants are offering dishes from their Miami Spice menu, and then turn up to devour* some of the best food the area has to offer.

The hardest part is deciding what delicious meal to try. Sample dishes from around the world prepared by world-class chefs.

During Miami Spice 240 of the city’s best restaurants offer fixed-price lunches for $23 and dinners for $39, and some places have added a $23 weekend brunch to the mix. You have nearly two months to experience as many menus as you can, but choosing from more than 200 establishments can still be daunting.*

Miami’s ethnic food scene

If you think Miami’s ethnic food scene is only Cuban, think again. With a Cuban restaurant on 12

Try an arepa!

Miami locals love arepas. These are flattened, pancake-like grilled cheese sandwiches which originate from Colombia and Venezuela. Arepas are made with a maize-like dough, stuffed with cheese most commonly, and cooked until the dough reaches a golden brown.

Delicious!

nearly every corner, it would be easy to think that’s all there is to eat, but you’d be short-changing yourself (and your taste buds*).

There are loads of other Latin American cuisines to try: Peruvian, Mexican, Argentinian, and Spanish.

Miami is also home to many other flavours—like West Indian, Jamaican, and Caribbean comfort food*. Don’t miss out on these irresistible ethnic restaurants. As an added bonus, most of these choices are less touristy and very authentic.

Match the festival events!

Match the common expressions from the story (1-6) with their definitions (a-f).

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To check out

a Pause and revise your opinion.

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Think again

b To include

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To short-change yourself

c To take a look at something

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Loads of

d A special addition

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e To miss out

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An added bonus

f Many

The answers are on page 14.

common expressions

Glossary

comfort food: food that makes you feel happy daunting: intimidating devour: to eat quickly and with pleasure showcase: an exhibition/show taste buds: nerve endings on your tongue that give you a sense of taste

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Games Galore

Puzzle

Read the definitions below to complete the puzzle and discover the name of the most famous magician of all time!

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A character from Harry Potter who can open locked doors.

A building commonly found in fairy tales.

The name of the magic school where Harry Potter studied.

4 A European country where you can study to become a magician.

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Fill in the gaps Miami Vice Read about the famous American TV show from the 1980s and fill in the gaps with the words below!

UNDERCOVER – TOP – STARRED STYLISH – SOUNDTRACK

4 5 6 5 A magic drink.

6 This is an object you hold in your hand to cast a spell.

Miami Vice is an American television crime drama series. The series ............................................

Don Johnson as James ‘Sonny’ Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs, two detectives working ............................................ in Miami. The series is largely remembered for the ............................................ clothes Detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs wore, the ............................................ , and its distinct visuals. It has been called one of the ............................................

50 TV Shows’ in history.

The answers are below.

Answers Pg. 3 Guess: b), because Wandern = trek and Lust = desire.

Pp. 4-5 Match: 1. South Beach, 2. Miami Seaquarium, 3. Everglades Alligator Farm, 4. Venetian Pool, 5. Wynwood Walls. Did you know? 1. who, 2. which, 3. which, 4. which, 5. where, 6. who. Pp. 7-9 Match: a.2.z; b.1.w; c.4.y; d.3.x; Secret code: modern circus. Pp. 12-13 Match the common expressions: 1.c, 2.a, 3.e, 4.f, 5.b, 6.d. Pg. 14 Puzzle: 1.Hermione, 2.castle, 3.

Hogwarts, 4. Poland, 5. Potion, 6. wand: Merlin; Fill the gaps: starred, undercover, stylish, soundtrack, Top.

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An insightful*, honest, and often hilarious story of one girl’s struggle to balance her family’s expectations against her own secret ambitions.

American Panda is a coming of age story about a young woman who is struggling to follow her dreams.

The story

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Mei Lu doesn’t fit in*. She feels out of place at college and everywhere else in her life. At 17, she is younger than all of the other college freshmen. In her Taiwanese family, she is struggling against her parents’ expectations for her to attend medical school and marry the man they approve of.

Mei wants to be a dancer. She has a dream of opening a dance studio, and her fear of germs means that she isn’t suited to becoming a doctor anyway. She fights to create her own place in the world, and tries to figure out how her crush* on a Japanese fellow student fits into her traditional family’s expectations.

Glossary crush: to like someone romantically dating: to see someone romantically

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“I couldn’t go through life as a shadow.”

But when Mei reconnects with her brother, Xing, who is estranged* from the family for dating* the wrong woman, Mei starts to wonder if all the secrets are truly worth it. Can she find a way to be herself – whoever that is – before her parents discover the truth?

She soon learns that unlike the panda, life isn’t always so black and white.

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Gloria Chao estranged: to have a broken relationship with your family fit in: to feel comfortable with a social group insightful: perceptive

I ended and my parents began.”

Gloria Chao is an MIT graduate who became a dentist and then a writer. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband. She loves cooperative board games, Dance Dance Revolution, and soup dumplings. She was also once a black belt in kung-fu and a competitive dancer. AMERICAN PANDA is her debut novel.

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