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From The Editor Hi Kids, Do you know what’s special about February? Well, besides being the shortest month of the year, February also includes International Mother Language Day. Not only that, World Cancer Day, World Radio Day and Chinese New Year are also celebrated this month. You can read all about these special days in this issue of KidsLife including what makes these dates so important.
Cover Photo by: Dalal Al-Dughaishem @dalal_aldughaishem / @saycheeez_photo
Talking of Chinese New Year, did you know the Lychee originated in China? Don’t forget to read about this tropical fruit and test your knowledge with our quiz. I’m sure most of you are familiar with LEGO. We’ve all had fun playing with LEGO at some time in our lives but do you know how and when it was created? This month, we introduce you to Ole Kirk Christiansen, the man behind this timeless creative classic. This month, we take you on a trip to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. We also pay a special tribute to that wonderful animal, the horse.
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As usual, you’ll also find numerous puzzles, number and word games and other fun things to keep you busy until next month; plus the latest music charts, apps, movie and book releases. That just leaves me to wish our Chinese readers a Happy New Year. Sui Sui Ping An! Reach us at:
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FEBRUARY 2017
6. KidsLife STAR 7. Music Charts 8. The Kelpies 10. KidsLife News 12. Editor's Pick 14. International Mother Language Day 16. FEBRUARY - Facts 17. KidsLife Kitchen 18. Travel Diaries - Kuala Lumpur 22. Animal Kingdom - Horses 26. Great Minds 30. Lychee Facts 34. Book Club 36. KidsLife Clinic 40. Language Club 42. Chinese New Year 46. World Radio Day 50. World Cancer Day 54. Fun With Maths 56. Fun Time 58. Movies Night 60. Monthly Competition 62. New Apps We Love...
My name is: Aleksandra I am: 8years old. My birthday is on: 7 of September My favorite color is: Light purple. My favorite sports is:swimming My favorite cartoons are: Disney princesses and my favorite character is: Aurora I go to NES school and I am in class/year:3 My favorite game/app on my ipad is: candy make-up When I grow up, I want to be a model and work in the dolphinarium
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Shape Of You
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MUSIC CHART S
Ed Sheeran
Closer Chainsmokers & Halsey
Bad Things
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Machine Gun Kelly
Paris Chainsmokers
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Black Beatles
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Rae Sremmurd & Gucci Mane
I Feel It Coming Weeknd & Daft Punk
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Water Under The Bridge Adele
Mercy Shawn Mendes
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Party Monster Weeknd
Used To This Future & Drake
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he role of horses in history and culture should never be underestimated. Across the globe horses have always played a vital part in battle, industry and agriculture; as well as entertainment. In the UK in particular, horses are the subject of countless legend and folklore. In fact, so important is this incredible animal to Scotland’s heritage, a huge monument was erected in 2013 in recognition of its contribution.
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The Kelpies were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and stand beside a canal turning pool in the west of Scotland. Their design depicts perfectly the role the horse would have played in pulling barges, ploughs, coalships and wagons; a role that shaped the geographical layout of that particular area of Scotland. The 30 meter high horse heads are constructed of structural steel with a stainless steel cladding. Each sculpture weighs 300 tonnes! The name ‘The Kelpies’ apparently represents the mythological transforming of beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 10 horses. The monument therefore represents the lineage of the horse in Scottish industry and is a fitting legacy of the area. Within the first 12 months of their official opening in April 2014, over 1 million visitors travelled to see these huge equine guardians, positioned either side of a specially constructed lock and basin. They certainly are a magnificent sight, standing proud alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal - and well worth a visit if you ever travel to the UK!
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News Super Bowl History Tom Brady and the New England Patriots pulled off the greatest comeback ever to win Super Bowl LI
The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons met in Houston, Texas, on 5th February for Super Bowl LI (51). And history was made. The Patriots defeated the Falcons, 34-28, in the first Super Bowl to go to overtime. It was New England’s fifth Super Bowl win, and the fifth title for quarterback Tom Brady. That’s a new NFL record for starting QBs. Brady also won a record fourth Super Bowl MVP award and set all-time marks for passes thrown (43) and passing yards (466). Head coach Bill 10
Belichick also made history. He now has five Super Bowl wins — more than any other head coach. But even more impressive was how the Patriots won. They were down 28-3 in the third quarter before scoring 31 unanswered points. It was the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history. " There wasn't a time where we looked at Tom like he knew this thing was over," said Patriots receiver Chris Hogan. "There wasn't a doubt in my mind. We have one of the best quarterbacks that ever played the game."
Boy Has Written 1,000 Letters to Find Pen Pals in Every Country Toby Little must never have heard the phrase “don’t talk to strangers” because he has written over 1,000 letters to strangers in every country for the last five years. The now 9-year-old English boy got the idea after reading a children’s book called Letter to New Zealand, which describes what happens to mail once it’s sent. Since he began his project four years ago, he has received 462 replies from people worldwide. “When I was five, I decided that I wanted to find out lots about the world, so I started writing letters to somebody in every country in the world,” says Toby. “I started the project because I wanted to find out more about the world, help people understand each other better, and make the world a better place – and I still do! It’s really
tricky to find people in every country, but lots of people have been helping me.” The lad is not only articulate – he’s also quite empathetic towards his pen pals. Toby and his mother Sabine read up on every country that they write to so they can think of questions to ask the recipient. When Toby read about some of the plights
natives face in smaller countries, he wanted to help. The young writer is currently trying to raise money for ShelterBox: a charity that focuses on getting aid to those in need by delivering necessary equipment like shelter, tools, blankets, a stove, cooking utensils, water purification, and small gifts for children.
Little Boy Empties Money Box For Mom Who Had Just Been Robbed Dawn Pritchard was horrified to wake up on Sunday morning only to find that someone had stolen her bank account information and drained all of her funds – her 6-year-old son, however, wasn’t about to let her panic alone. Dawn had received an email saying that someone had made a $330 charge at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Eugene, Oregon. The mother, who lives in Sykesville, Maryland, was aghast when she found several other charges of the same nature. But once she had gotten off of the phone with the bank, her son Warren handed her an envelope labeled “To: Mom, From: Warren”. Inside was his own hefty gift of two dollars – quite a fortune for a youngster like Warren. “I was just so upset and
frustrated,” Dawn told the Good News Network. “My account was completely emptied. But as soon as I opened the envelope and saw that he had put his own money in there for me, all the negativity drained away. I’m beyond proud
of him.” Dawn says that Warren topped off the sweet gesture with a home made “sandwich” and the bank assured her a refund by the end of the week.
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Animal Toothbrush Holders Gamevice iPhone 7 Mobile Controller Take your gaming literally on the go with the Gamevice iPhone 7 Mobile Controller. Also compatible with a whole suite of Apple devices, this system attaches to your smartphone for full control. The left piece features a joystick and a four-way button. On the right are the classic X, Y, A, and B buttons along with another joystick.
Kids Tent Cabin Canopy Bed Send your kids on a super cool adventure right from their bedrooms by making their playtimes real fun on this Kids Tent Cabin Canopy Bed. What makes the bed unique is the fact that it can work both as an enclosed bed as well as open up into a canopy by supporting the cloth side wall on two poles. Incase your kid plans to have a sleepover with his best buddy, the sliding bed underneath can be put to good use then.
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Make brushing time fun for your kids with these Animal Toothbrush Holders. They represent cute bathroom accessories that work as vibrant toothbrush holders in the shape of their favorite animals. These include a giraffe and dinosaur, one in green and the other in orange. They are colorful and way more cool than your current toothbrush holder.
World’s Smallest Smartphone Controlled Car Quantow brings you a 1:67 scale phone controlled car that features precision proportional controls for steering and throttle. It features 2 interchangeable shells, bright lights and indicators. The controls allow you to drive and race like a real car! This sophisticated micro race car is small enough to carry in your pocket. To add to this are multifunctional lights and customized speed options. Have fun racing this car around obstacle courses and race tracks you setup on your desk! All of the cars support a locator and beacon function, which means you can use it as a tracker, or use it to ring your cellphone!
PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone Build your very own airplane with the PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone. Partnering with the iconic drone masters, Parrot, this device gives you a front row seat. Complete with a rotating camera, the Paper Airplane delivers a live-view of what the drone sees.
Bedtime Story Projector Make those bedtime stories come to life with the Moonlite – Bedtime Story Projector. This projector has full HD story images and in-app sound effects. As a result, reading experience will be more immersive for your kids.
Chameleon Pens Color Tops Transform the way you create art with the Chameleon Pens Color Tops. Combining Chameleon Pens with Chameleon Color Tops lets you blend color like never before. Whether you’re an artist or simply relax with coloring, this pen system is perfect for any project.
Ballerina Duvet by Snurk To make your little princess at home feel a bit more special, make sure you bring her this brilliantly designed Ballerina Duvet by Snurk. Coming as a result of the collaboration between Snurk and the Dutch National Ballet, one of the top 5 ballet companies of the world, this duvet cover simply rocks in terms of making your little girl’s bed nothing less than a fairy tale.
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International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. On 16 May 2007 the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution called upon Member States "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world". By the same resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Languages, to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism. International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The date represents the day in 1952 when students demonstrating for recognition of their language, Bangla, as one of the two national languages of the then Pakistan, were shot and killed by police in Dhaka, the capital of what is now Bangladesh. Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue. 14
BACKGROUND Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet. Yet, due to globalization processes, they are increasingly under threat, or disappearing altogether. When languages fade, so does the world's rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Opportunities, traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking and expression — valuable resources for ensuring a better future — are also lost. More than 50 per cent of the approximately 7,000 languages spoken in the world are likely to die out within a few generations, and 96 per cent of these languages are spoken by a mere 4 per cent of the world's population. Only a few hundred languages have genuinely been given pride of place in education systems and the public domain, and less than a hundred are used in the digital world.
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February is named after the purification ritual Februa, which was a sort of early Roman spring cleaning festival. February frequently occurs in lists of the most commonly misspelt words in the English language.
The original Roman calendar only had 10 months. January and February were not included, but were added later.
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It is the shortest month of the year.
The month of February holds two zodiac signs, they are Aquarius and Pisces. Those who are born on February 29th are luckiest Pisces!
The birthstone for February is amethyst. The birth flower is the violet or iris.
In the Southern Hemisphere February is a summer month the equivalent of August.
February is the only month that can pass with no full moon. This will next occur in 2018.
The Americans have trouble with the word February too – last year, a press release from the White House consistently spelt it as Feburary.
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Kuala Lumpur is the national capital of Malaysia and one of three Federal Territories.
It will take approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes to fly from Kuwait to Kuala Lumpur.
You will land at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia’s biggest and busiest airport. The airport is 45 KM south of the city. Travelling to and around Kuala Lumpur is easy. There is an efficient network of buses, taxis, monorail, light rail and commuter trains.
Kuala Lumpur has two main seasons – wet and dry! The wet season runs from September to March so be sure to pack an umbrella! Kuala Lumpur also has two monsoon periods – March/April and October/ November. The best time to visit is during June or July. Kuala Lumpur means ‘muddy confluence’. Kuala is the point where two rivers meet and Lumpur means mud; so it seems it was named after a muddy river! 18
It is located in the centre of Selangor state and is characterized by the huge Klang Valley. The Valley is bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains (covering 480 KM) in the east and the Strait of Malacca (a narrow stretch of water, 850 KM in length) in the west.
You may want to visit the National Monument; the world’s tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping. It was designed to commemorate those who died in Malaysia’s struggle for freedom. Each year on 31st July, garlands are laid at the monument to remember those who died.
The city is the fastest growing in Malaysia and is the country’s main economic and business centre. It is also the 6th most visited city in the world with over 8.9 million tourists visiting the capital every year.
Don’t forget to visit Batu Caves. This series of caves is built into a limestone hill and is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India. The world’s tallest statue of Murugan (a Hindu deity) stands outside the caves. The statue is made from 250 tonnes of steel bars, 1500 cubic metres of concrete and 300 litres of gold paint. It stands 42.7 metres (140 feet) high and cost 24 million rupees! When visiting the city, you can’t fail to notice Kuala Lumpur Tower. Construction of the tower was completed in March 1995; it is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. It is strikingly similar to Kuwait’s Liberation Tower and has an antenna that reaches 421 metres (1,381 feet). It also has a revolving restaurant offering diners a 360 degree view of the city.
The official flag of Kuala Lumpur is blue with 7 alternating red and white horizontal stripes above and below the central blue band. The blue band is decorated with a yellow crescent and 14-point star.
Distance Between Kuwait & Kuala Lumpur 9496 KM
POPULATION
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The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
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You should also visit the Jamek Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur. It was built in 1909 and is referred to as the ‘Friday Mosque’ by locals.
Kuala Lumpur has 66 shopping malls! Suria KLCC is a popular mall, situated beneath the Petronas Twin Towers it has over 400 stores. The Petronas Towers were the tallest building in the world between 1998 and 2004 and still remain the tallest twin towers in the world. They were designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli.
The Lake Gardens is another popular spot. This 230-acre botanical garden includes a Deer Park, Orchid Garden, Butterfly Park and the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.
Be sure to visit the National Museum to get an overview of Malaysian culture and history. The museum houses four main galleries displaying traditional weapons, musical instruments, arts and crafts, costumes and paintings.
ANSWERS:1.Muddy confluence, 2.421 metres (1,381 feet), 3.The Lake Gardens, 4.Jamek Mosque, 5.Malaysian Houses of Parliament, 6.A statue of Murugan, 7.A yellow crescent and 14-point star, 8.31st July, 9.An 850 KM narrow stretch of water, 10.Beneath the Petronas Twin Towers
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Kuala Lumpur has hosted numerous major sporting events including the Commonwealth Games in 1998 and the Formula One Grand Prix.
When it comes to food, try Malaysia’s national dish, Nasi Lemak. This fragrant rice dish is cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf and often enjoyed at breakfast. However, it can be adapted for a more substantial meal by adding lamb curry, peanuts, anchovies and cucumber.
The Malaysian Houses of Parliament are quite a striking sight. There are two main parts – a main 3-story building and a separate 20-story tower. They were designed by British architect, Ivor Shipley and were officially opened in 1963.
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HORSES Horses have always played a significant part in the lives of human beings. They’ve pulled boats along canals, ploughed fields, carried warriors to battle, pulled royal carriages and provided sport and entertainment.
They still play a vital role today helping farmers to herd cattle and assisting riot police with crowd control. Millions of horses around the world are still used for agriculture and transportation. 22
Domesticated horses were tamed around 4,000 years ago.
There are hundreds of different breeds of horse, each with distinctive characteristics for a certain type of work. Some will need to pull heavy wagons, some will be expected to race, and other more refined breeds will be trained for dressage.
Horse breeds can be loosely split into 3 categories: ‘hot bloods’ for speed and endurance; ‘cold bloods’ bred for slow, heavy work; and ‘warm bloods’ created for specific riding purposes.
They mainly eat grass, hay and some grains.
To protect their soft hooves, some horses are fitted with horseshoes. This must be done by a professional farrier.
You can estimate the age of a horse by looking at its teeth. Teeth are worn down by grazing so the incisors will show changes as the horse gets older.
There are many different names to describe horses of a certain age. Here are just a few: Mare – a female horse 4 years or older. Colt – a male horse under the age of 4. Filly – a female horse under the age of 4. Gelding – a castrated male horse of any age.
Depending on breed and expected role, horses are usually put under the saddle and trained between the ages of 2 and 4.
Horses also have excellent hearing and can rotate each ear by 180 degrees!
They have the largest eyes of any land mammal and their range of vision is 350 degrees. They have excellent vision during the day and at night.
They are able to sleep standing up as well as lying down.
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They have around 250 bones in their skeleton! 80 of those bones are in their legs.
ANSWERS: 1.A female horse under 4 years old, 2.Slow, heavy work, 3.Old Billy, 4.True, 5.80, 6.A farrier, 7.2-4, 8.88 kph (55 mph),9.Its age, 10.It can rotate them by 180 degrees
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Due to the complex system of bones, ligaments, lubricant, cartilage and tendons, it’s almost impossible to repair a broken leg and horses often do not survive a leg break.
Keeping a horse as a pet is both expensive and time consuming. It will require regular hoof care by a farrier, vaccinations to protect it from disease and routine dental and veterinarian care. It will need somewhere to shelter, regular grooming plus daily exercise. And don’t forget, you’ll need to clean up after it too!
Horses are considered a prestigious animal and are often associated with royalty. They are still used by the British monarchy and can be seen every day at the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
They are also trained for dozens of different sports including show jumping, rodeo, endurance, eventing, jousting and fox hunting.
The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph).
A modern domestic horse, depending on management, environment and breed, is expected to live for between 25 and 30 years. However, one horse called ‘Old Billy’ is said to have lived for 62 years!
Horses are believed to be beneficial to people suffering from physical and mental disabilities and ‘therapeutic riding’ is therefore becoming very popular. Apparently horse riding can improve balance, co-ordination and selfconfidence.
Famous fictional horses include Black Beauty, Silver (the Lone Ranger’s horse), My Little Pony, Maximus from ‘Tangled’ and Champion the Wonder Horse. Which is your favourite horse?
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GREAT MINDS
Ole Kirk Christiansen Founder of LEGO Ole Kirk Christiansen was born in Filskov, Denmark on 7th April 1891. He was the 10th son of Jens Niels and Kirstine Christiansen.
After a basic high school education he trained as a carpenter, serving as an apprentice to his older brother. He left Denmark in 1911 and worked as carpenter in Germany before returning to his native country where he married Kirstine Sorensen, the daughter of a cheese maker from Norway.
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The couple had four children; Johannes, Karl, Godtfred and Gerhardt. Unfortunately, his wife died soon after the birth of their fourth child.
In 1924, two of his children were playing with some wood shavings when they set fire to his workshop. The fire also destroyed their house forcing Ole to rebuild both buildings. After losing his job in the Great Depression, he began to make wooden toys and small, affordable household items such as ironing boards and ladders. Despite the lack of money, people bought lots of toys so, together with Godtfred, he designed more wooden toys including airplanes, boats and buses. The toys were made from high quality birch and expertly painted and packaged and Ole went on to earn a good reputation and a good living. Ole firmly believed in producing high quality toys and Godtfred even carved a sign for display at their factory saying ‘Only the best is worthy’. The company grew in size and Ole held a competition amongst his employees to decide on a name. He decided on ‘LEGO’ meaning ‘Play Well’. It also means ‘put together’ in Latin.
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The LEGO company originally made wooden toys. One of the most popular was a pull-along duck. By the mid 1930s LEGO had 42 different produce ranges.
All of Ole’s sons were involved in the business. Godtfred was the Managing Director, Karl was the Director of Plastics and Gerhardt was the Director of Wood Products Manufacturing. It really was a family business.
In 1947, Ole purchased an injection-molding machine to mass produce plastic self-locking buildings bricks and the company was soon producing over 200 different models, eventually turning to plastic toys only.
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1. Ole’s wife was the daughter of a bread maker – true or false? 2. In what year was his house destroyed by fire? 3. What was their most popular wooden toy? 4. What does LEGO mean? 5. When was the LEGO brick patented? 6. What did the sign say that was displayed at their factory? 7. On what date did Ole die? 8. Which of his sons took over the company? 9. What did Ole purchase in order to mass produce plastic bricks? 10. Ole was born in Sweden – true or false?
The modern version of the LEGO brick as we now know it was patented in 1958, the same year that Ole Christiansen died. He died from a heart attack on 11th March aged 66. His third son, Godtfred Christiansen took over the company.
The LEGO group is still privately owned by the Christiansen family.
Thanks to Ole, millions of children are able to enjoy LEGO which has evolved from a humble building block to a globally recognised brand with video games and even amusement parks! Thank you Ole Christiansen! ANSWERS: 1.False – cheese maker, 2.1942, 3.A pull-along duck, 4.Play well, 5.1958, 6.Only the best is worthy, 7.11th March 1958, 8.Godtfred Kirk, 9.An injection molding machine, 10.False – Denmark
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Lychee is a tropical fruit tree cultivated in many parts of the world but thought to originate from China. It thrives in warm, humid climates.
It is a member of the soapberry family.
According to Legend, when Emperor Wu Ti of the Han Dynasty conquered Canton (Guangdong), he sampled the delights of the lychee fruit and loved it so much he ordered 500 trees! Unfortunately, they all died in the cold northern temperatures. Exactly the same thing happened when he ordered 500 more. Finally learning from his mistakes, he ordered mature trees which were carefully tended to produce a successful crop. 30
A tree grown from seed will take 10-25 years (sometimes longer) to produce fruit.
It is said to combine the taste of a pear, grape and coconut!
A commercially cultivated tree can produce between 400 and 800 lbs of fruit annually. Domestic trees will produce much smaller quantities (50-200 lbs).
Dried lychees are considered a delicacy in some countries and can be stored for up to a year.
The inedible rind of the fruit is pinkred in colour and roughly textured, although easily removed. They resemble a large raspberry!
The fruit has a delicate pulp, a floral scent and a sweet flavour and is usually eaten fresh. 31
Lychee trees are evergreen with a grey-black bark and brown-red branches. They can grow up to 40 feet tall but are usually much smaller. The leaves repel water.
One tree produces hundreds of small white, yellow or green fragrant flowers – quite a beautiful sight!
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It’s been proven that lychees can relieve coughing, ease abdominal pain and help with tumours and swollen glands. Tea made from lychee peel is believed to cure diarrhea.
The fruit is loaded with vitamin C, providing more than 100% of our recommended daily dose in just one serving!
Lychees are rich in fiber. They also contain a number of antioxidants which help fight flu, improve blood flow and protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
On the other hand, lychees also contain fructose which may be harmful if consumed in excessive amounts.
You will often find lychee on the dessert menu in Chinese and other Far Eastern menus.
A popular way of serving lychees is stuffed with cream cheese and nuts. Try it!
QUESTIONSible – true or false?
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ANSWERS: 1.True, 2.Diarrhea, 3.Grape, pear and coconut, 4.Up to a year, 5.Fructose, 6.Emperor Wu Ti, 7.False – soapberry, 8.Warm and humid, 9.White, yellow or green, 10.They repel water
Flying Lessons and Other Stories by Ellen Oh, Sherman Alexie,
Jacqueline Woodson, Kwame Alexander, Walter Dean Myers, Meg Medina Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology written by the best children’s authors celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. Baptist in a story collection that is as humorous as it is heartfelt.
Horizon
The Ethan I Was Before
When a plane crash-lands in the arctic, eight young survivors step from the wreckage expecting to see nothing but ice and snow. Instead they find themselves lost in a strange jungle with no way to get home and little hope of rescue. Food is running out. Water is scarce. And the jungle is full of threats unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before -- from razorbeaked shredder birds to carnivorous vines and much, much worse.
Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and always willing to accept a dare, especially from his best friend, Kacey. But that was before. Before the accident that took Kacey from him. Before his family moved from Boston to the small town of Palm Knot, Georgia. Palm Knot may be tiny, but it’s the home of possibility and second chances. It’s also home to Coralee, a girl with a big personality and even bigger stories. Coralee may be just the friend Ethan needs, except Ethan isn’t the only one with secrets. Coralee’s are catching up with her, and what she’s hiding might be putting both their lives at risk.
by Scott Westerfeld
by Ali Standish
One Last Word: The Silver Gate
The Someday Birds
In shepherd boy Elric’s tiny village, people think children like his younger sister, Wynn, are changelings-left by fairies and doomed to curse all around them. As a baby, Wynn was born with developmental delays, and according to the rules, she was supposed to be abandoned in the woods. Instead Elric’s mother saved his sister and hid her away for eleven years. They live in secret and fear of being discovered, yet their home is full of love, laughter, and singing. Wynn and Elric’s favorite song is about the Silver Gate, a beautiful fairy realm where all children are welcome
Charlie wishes his life could be as predictable and simple as chicken nuggets. And it usually is. He has his clean room, his carefully organized bird books and art supplies, his favorite foods, and comfortable routines. But life has been unraveling since his war journalist father was injured in Afghanistan. And when Dad gets sent across country for medical treatment, Charlie must reluctantly travel to meet him. With his boy-crazy sister, unruly twin brothers, and a mysterious new family friend at the wheel, the journey looks anything but smooth.
by Kristin Bailey
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by Sally J. Pla
Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes In this collection of poetry, Nikki Grimes looks afresh at the poets of the Harlem Renaissance -- including voices like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and many more writers of importance and resonance from this era by combining their work with her own original poetry. Using "The Golden Shovel" poetic method, Grimes has written a collection of poetry that is as gorgeous as it is thoughtprovoking.
The Jolly Regina by Kara LaReau
This new series features the blandest sisters who ever embarked on a rollicking, swashbuckling, and entirely unintentional adventure In the spirit of A Series of Unfortunate Events and the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series, The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters will captivate middle-grade readers looking for humor, hijinks, and a swashbuckling good time. Meet Jaundice and Kale Bland, two sisters who avoid excitement at any cost. Together, they patiently await the return of their parents, who left on an errand years ago and have never returned.
Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she'll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn't ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way.
Bad Kitty Takes the Test by Nick Bruel
Because of a recent string of embarrassing behavior, Kitty's cat license has been revoked and she must take a test to get it back so she can still be a cat.
Me and Marvin Gardens by A.S. King
Obe Devlin has problems. His family's farmland has been taken over by developers. His best friend Tommy abandoned him for the development kids. And he keeps getting nosebleeds, because of that thing he doesn't like to talk about. So Obe hangs out at the creek by his house, in the last wild patch left, picking up litter and looking for animal tracks.
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Headaches in children are common and usually aren't serious. You may have pain at one or both sides of your head, or at the back of your head and down into your neck, or across your forehead, or a feeling like a tight band squeezing around your head.
What causes headaches
Headaches can be caused by: lcertain medications (headaches are a potential side effect of some) ltoo little sleep or sudden changes in sleep patterns lfever, like when you have a cold or are 'sickening' for some illness lbeing in the sun too long and not drinking enough water when it is hot linfections around the head, like in the ears, nose, and throat lhead injuries from a bump or accident lsitting watching a computer too long lmigraine leye problems lstress (playing online games can stress people out. Your muscles get tense, especially in your neck and shoulders). lnoise - it doesn't have to be loud rock music - it could be a noisy classroom or household, or a noisy factory nearby. lsmelling strong odors such as perfume, smoke, fumes, or a new car or carpet 36
In some cases, headaches are caused by certain infections, such as: lear infections lviral infections, like the flu or common cold lstrep throat lsinus infections lLyme disease
Head injuries
Getting a bump on the head can give you a headache. If someone is hit hard enough to be unconscious, even for a few seconds, then that person has been concussed. Always tell an adult if you bump your head.
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Vision problems Not being able to see well can cause headaches. If you can't see the blackboard well, if writing looks blurred, if you can see things close up but not further away, then your eyes have to work really hard and this can give you a headache. Some people get a headache in bright light or sunlight.
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Stress If you are feeling really worried about something, you can sometimes get a headache. If you are so worried that you are not sleeping well, then it is a good idea to have a talk with one of your trusted adults and see if you can fix the problem.
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lIf you have a headache, it's a good idea to find somewhere quiet to rest if you can. lDrinking cool water, putting a cool wet cloth on your head and closing your eyes works well for some headaches, including those caused by migraine, fever, sickness, or too much sun, stress or worry. lDo some relaxation exercises to help your muscles relax. An easy one is to start with your toes then work your way up the body, tensing and relaxing all your muscles in turn. At the same time, make your breathing slow and deep so that you are thinking about that rather than the pain or worry.
If there is a lot of pain, then mum, dad or whoever is caring for you may give you a pill to make you feel better. If your head is still aching then a trip to the doctor is a great idea. If you have had a bump on the head and you were unconscious for a while, you could have concussion, so it is a good idea to check with a doctor.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big fir-tree. “Now, my dears,” said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, “You may go into the fields or down the lane, but don’t go into Mr. McGregor’s garden. Your father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor.” “Now run along, and don’t get into mischief. I am going out.” Then old Mrs. Rabbit took a basket and her umbrella and went through the wood to the baker’s. She bought a loaf of brown bread and five currant buns.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The paragraph below tells about an important date in February. Can you find and mark ten errors in the paragraph? You might look for errors of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, or grammar.
Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in the United States in February 1885. The novel follows Huck and Jim on there journey down the mississippi river. Both characters flea the fictional town of St. Petersburg for very different reasons. Huck leaves because he's guardian wants to sivilize him. Jim runs a way to escape the torments of slavery. Along the way Huck and Jim meet a host of colorful characters and come to forge a lasting friend ship.
Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in the United States in February 1885. The novel follows Huck and Jim on their journey down the Mississippi River. Both characters flee the fictional town of St. Petersburg for very different reasons. Huck leaves because his guardian wants to civilize him. Jim runs away to escape the torments of slavery. Along the way, Huck and Jim meet a host of colorful characters and come to forge a lasting friendship. Answer Key 41
The Chinese New Year is the most important of the holidays for the Chinese. It is defined to be the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar. Unlike the Christian New Year, which is based on a solar calendar, the Chinese New Year is based on a traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar whose date indicates both the moon phase and the time of the solar year. A lunar month is around 2 days shorter than a solar month. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar, an extra month is inserted every few years. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. Normally, the celebration will start from the New Year's Eve and will last for around 15 days until the middle of the first month. Before the celebration, people will normally completely clean the house and display traditional New Year decorations. This festivity is the time for family reunion, which is the most important part of the Chinese New Year celebration. People will normally visit relatives and friends, do some shopping, watch traditional Chinese shows, launch fireworks, and plan for the coming year. The celebration will sometimes be highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of heaven, earth, the family ancestors and other gods. In modern China, working professionals will normally have 7 days of holiday including the weekend to celebrate. After the family reunion, some modern Chinese families may take the chance to visit tourist destinations.
Chinese New Year History It is unclear when the exact beginning of the New Year celebration in China is. Normally, it was said to start from the year end religious ceremony during the Shang Dynasty (1766 BC - 1122 BC). A few believe that it started from as early as Emperor Yao and Shun (~2300 BC). At the beginning, the date of celebration varied from mid-winter to early spring. With the maturity of the solar base calendar, Emperor Wu (157 BC - 87 BC) of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220), established the first day of the first month as the beginning of the year, where it remains. According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a mythical beast called the "Year". The "Year" looks like an ox with a lion head and inhabits in the sea. At the night of New Year's Eve, the "Year" will come out to harm people, animals, and properties. Later, people found that the "Year" fears the color red, fire, and loud sounds. Therefore, for selfprotection, people formed the habit of posting red Dui Lian in front of their house as well as launching fireworks, and hanging lanterns at year end. 42
Chinese New Year Food During the Chinese New Year, no special food will be served but the following are considered traditional:
New Year's Eve Dinner
The New Year's Eve dinner is the most important dinner for the Chinese. Normally, this is the family reunion dinner, especially for those with family members away from home. In the New Year's Eve dinner, customarily, fish will be served. Dumplings are the most important dish in Northern China. These two dishes mean "prosperous." Other dishes are served depending on personal preference. The majority of the Chinese will gather together to eat New Year's Eve dinner at home instead of a restaurant.
Dumplings
Dumplings are very popular in Northern China. It is one of the main dishes for New Year's Eve dinner. Conversely, very few people in Southern China serve dumplings in New Year's Eve dinner.
New Year Cake
It is solid cake made with glutinous rice flour together with some sugar. New Year Cake is popular in Eastern China.
Tang Yuan
Tang Yuan is small ball made from glutinous rice flour. Glutinous rice flour is mixed with a small amount of water to form balls and is then cooked and served in boiling water. Tang Yuan can be either filled or unfilled. It is traditionally eaten during Yuan Xiao, or the Lantern Festival (the 15th of the first month of the traditional Chinese calendar). 43
LaBa Congee
This is a mixture of rice, nuts, and beans cooked together. LaBa Congee is usually served at the LaBa festival, which is the 8th day of the last month of the year.
Chinese New Year Traditions Chinese New Year Greetings Happy New Year
Wan Shi Ru Yi: Everything follows your will
Ji Xiang Ru Yi: Harmony and everything follows your will
Sui Sui Ping An: Harmony and safety year around
Gong Xi Fa Cai: congratulations and prosperity. (mostly used in southern China)
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Different parts of China have very different traditions. The following are the most typical:
Fireworks
Fireworks are used to drive away the evil in China. Right after 12:00PM on New Year's Eve, fireworks will be launched to celebrate the coming of the New Year as well as to drive away the evil. It is believed that the person who launched the first firework of the New Year will obtain good luck.
Shou Sui
Shou Sui means "after the New Year's Eve dinner" as family members will normally stay awake during the night. Some people just stay up until the midnight after the fireworks.
Red Packets
The Red packet is a red envelope with money in it, which ranges from one to a few thousand Chinese Yuan. Usually the red racket is given by adults, especially married couples, and elderly to young children in the New Year days. It was believed that the money in the red packet will suppress the evil from the children, keep them healthy, and give them a long life.
New Year Markets
In the course of the New Year's days, a temporary market will be setup to mainly selling New Year goods, such as clothing, fireworks, decorations, food, and small arts. The market is usually decorated with a large amount of lanterns.
Small Year
Small year is the 23th or 24th of the last month of the year. It is said that this is the day the food god will leave the family in order to go to heaven and report the activity of family to the Emperor of the heaven. People will follow religious ceremony to say farewell to the food god, including taking down and burning the paint of the food god. After the New Year's Day, people will buy new paint of the food god and display it in the kitchen.
Cleaning
A few days before the Chinese New Year, people will do a complete cleaning of the house and house wares which signifies to remove the old and welcome the new. Historically, when bathing did not occur often, people would normally take one to welcome the New Year.
Decoration
After the cleaning, people will decorate the house to welcome the New Year. Most of the decorations are red in color. The most popular New Year decorations are upside down fu, dui lian, lanterns, year paint, papercutting, door gods, etc.
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RADIO HEALTH CHECKUP Is your radio station the best it can be?
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A public editor or radio ombudsperson supervises your station’s ethics and oversees the implementation of your charter, ensuring audiences’ ideas are well represented.
A great way to ensure audiences have a say in your radio is to form a listener group with their local community radio station.
3 SELF REVIEW PROGRAMME You can have a self review programme each week, inviting listeners to discuss how well you covered topical themes.
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WORLD CANCER DAY World Cancer Day was established by the Paris Charter adopted at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium in Paris on 4 February 2000. This Charter aimed at the promotion of the research for curing as well as preventing the disease, upgrading the provided services to the patients, the sensitisation of the common opinion and the mobilisation of the global community against cancer. In its article 10, the Charter established that 4 February would therefore be World Cancer Day, so that the Charter of Paris would remain in the hearts and minds of people around the world. What is cancer? Cancer is a disease which occurs when changes in a group of normal cells within the body lead to uncontrolled growth causing a lump called a tumour; this is true of all cancers except leukaemia (cancer of the blood). If left untreated, tumours can grow and spread into the surrounding normal tissue, or to other parts of the body via the bloodstream and lymphatic systems, and can affect the digestive, nervous and circulatory systems. Tumours (lumps) can be benign or malignant. • Benign tumours are not cancerous and rarely threaten life.They tend to grow quite slowly, do not spread to other parts of the body and are usually made up of cells quite similar to normal / healthy cells. They will only cause a problem if they grow very large, becoming uncomfortable or press on other organs - for example a brain tumour inside the skull • Malignant tumours are faster growing than benign tumours and have the ability to spread and destroy neighbouring tissue. Cells of malignant tumours can break off from the main (primary) tumour and spread to other parts of the body through a process known as metastasis. Upon invading healthy tissue at the new site they continue to divide and grow. These secondary sites are known as metastases and the condition is referred to as metastatic cancer. Cancer can be classified according to the following categories: • Carcinoma – A cancer that arises from the epithelial cells (the lining of cells that helps protect or enclose organs). Carcinomas may invade the surrounding tissues and organs and metastasise to the lymph nodes and other areas of the body. The most common forms of cancer in this group are breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. • Sarcoma – A type of malignant tumour of the bone or soft tissue (fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves and other connective tissues that support and surround organs). The most common forms of sarcoma are leiomyosarcoma, liposarcoma and osteosarcoma. • Lymphoma – Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which runs all through the body, and can therefore occur anywhere. The two main forms are non-Hodgkin’s which begins with uncontrolled growth of the white blood cells (lymphocytes) of the immune system and Hodgkin’s lymphoma in which cells of the lymph nodes become cancerous. • Leukaemia - Leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells and bone marrow,
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the tissue that forms blood cells. There are several subtypes; common are lymphocytic leukaemia and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
Causes There are about 200 known types of cancer. As with most illnesses cancer is multifactorial, meaning there is no single cause for any one type of cancer. • Cancer-causing substances (carcinogens) - Genes are coded messages inside a cell that tell it how to behave (i.e. which proteins to make). Mutation or changes to the gene, such as damage or loss, can alter how that cell behaves. For example, a mutation may mean that too much protein is made, or that protein is not made at all. Significantly, there needs to be a number of genetic mutations3 within a cell before it becomes cancerous. Something that damages a cell, changing its behaviour and makes it more likely to be cancerous is called a 'carcinogen'. • Age – Many types of cancer become more prevalent with age. The longer people live, the more exposure there is to carcinogens and the more time there is for genetic changes or mutations to occur within their cells. • Genetics – Some people are unfortunately born with a genetically inherited high risk for a specific cancer ('genetic predisposition). This does not mean developing cancer is guaranteed, but a genetic predisposition makes the disease more likely. • The immune system - People who have weakened immune systems are more at risk of developing some types of cancer. This includes people who have had organ transplants and take drugs to suppress their immune systems to stop organ rejection, plus people who have HIV or AIDS, or other medical conditions which reduce their immunity to disease.
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Signs and symptoms As there are so many different types of cancer the symptoms are varied and depend on where the disease is located. However, there are some key signs and symptoms, including: • Lumps – some cancers can be felt through the skin. Cancerous lumps are often painless and may increase in size as the cancer progresses. • Coughing, breathlessness – persistent coughing episodes and breathlessness can be associated with lung cancer. • Changes in bowel habit – symptoms of bowel cancer may include blood in the stools and a change in bowel habits such as constipation and diarrhoea. • Bleeding – any unexpected bleeding can be a sign of cancer: o Bleeding from the anal passage may be a sign of bowel cancer o Bleeding from the cervix may be a sign of cervical cancer o Blood present in the urine may be a sign of kidney or bladder cancer • Unexplained weight loss – a large amount of unexplained weight loss over a short period of time (a couple of months) can be a sign of cancer • Fatigue - fatigue is extreme tiredness and a severe lack of energy. If fatigue is due to cancer, sufferers normally also have other symptoms
The global cancer epidemic The incidence and burden of cancer is huge and is set to rise. Cancer kills more people on a global scale than AIDS, malaria and TB combined. Many of the 600,000 deaths each month attributed to cancer can be prevented with increased governmental support and funding for prevention, detection and treatment programmes. The incidence of cancer is highest in developed countries, particularly in Northern America, Australia and New Zealand and in Northern and Western Europe. However, the impact in the developing world is growing at an alarming rate. More than 70% of all cancer deaths already occur in low- and middle-income countries and these regions are projected to account for twothirds of all cases of cancer worldwide by 2050 (an increase of 15% since 1975). There are significant regional differences in cancer prevalence, but the biggest cancer killers worldwide are lung cancer (1.4 million deaths in 2008), stomach cancer (740,000 deaths in 2008), liver cancer (700,000 deaths in 2008), colorectal cancer (610,000 deaths in 2008), and breast cancer (460,000 deaths in 2008). In addition to the impact on loss of life, the economic impact of cancer is huge. Currently it is estimated that the disease costs economies across the world an estimated $290 billion in 2010 - $154 billion of which were medical costs.
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Improper Fractions An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number), is greater than or equal to the denominator (the bottom number). These fractions can also be written as mixed fractions. To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, follow the steps below. 1. Divide the numerator by the denominator. 2. Write down the whole number answer. 3. Then write down any remainder above the denominator.
Convert the following improper fractions to mixed numbers. Write your answer on the line next to each problem.
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