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Explosion in Cairo A bomb has exploded in Egypt's capital. The explosion happened at a busy cafe. A 17 year old French tourist died. Twenty one people were injured. Security officials have arrested three people. The cafe is in Khan el-khalili bazaar. The bazaar is very popular with tourists. There have been attacks at the bazaar before.
The Oscars This year was the 81st Oscars. The Oscars are the world's most important film awards. This year, British films won 8 awards. Slum Dog Milionaire won best film. Heath Ledger won best supporting actor. He played the Joker in The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger died a year ago. He is the second actor to win an oscar after death.
Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attacked The Sri Lankan cricket team has been attacked. The team was travelling to Lahore. Lahore is in Pakistan. Twelve gun men attacked their bus. Five players were injured. Five Pakistani policemen died. Other teams are worried about security in Pakistan. India and Australia have cancelled cricket tours in Pakistan.
Guinea Bissau President Dies The President of Guinea Bissau has been killed. People think rebel soldiers killed him. The President was killed at home. His house was destroyed. Seven days of national mourning has been announced. The cabinet has begun an investigation into his death. The speaker of Parliament is President for now. He should arrange elections soon.
Shooting in Northern Ireland A policeman has died in Northern Ireland. Someone shot the policeman near an estate in Craigavon. Mr Carroll had been a policeman 24 years. Mr Carroll was two years from retirement. Police have arrested two men. A terrorist group admitted responsibility. They want Northern Ireland joined with Southern Ireland. Recently, two soldiers died in Antrim.
Shooting in Germany A shooting has happened at a German school. Fifteen people died. A man shot several students and teachers. Some students were able to escape. The man was a former pupil. He was 17 years old. He died after the shooting. There was a special church ceremony in the town.
Police Rats Indian police have started using rats. Haryana police station has a mice problem. Mice have been destroying evidence and records. Police use the rats to scare the mice away. Rodents are a problem in India. They eat lots of grain and food. They also destroy police and court records. Using rats could solve this problem.
Tiny Dinosaur Found Archaeologists have found fossils of a tiny dinosaur. It was the same size as a chicken. It lived 75 million years ago. It was the smallest meat-eating dinosaur in North America. It ran on two legs. The fossils were found 25 years ago. But archaeologists mistook the dinosaur for a lizard. Archaeologists think these dinosaurs evolved to birds.
Film Review: Dan in Real Life The story is about a man called Dan. Dan writes an advice column in a magazine. Dan has three daughters. His wife died four years ago. Dan is sad and lonely. He takes the kids to his parents' country house.
Film Review: Dan in Real Life Dan's parents are having a big family reunion. Dan meets a woman called Marie. Dan really likes Marie. But Dan discovers she is dating his brother. Problems happen at the family reunion. Dan in Real Life has a PG film certificate.
Film Review: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The story is about a young boy called Bruno. Bruno lives in Nazi Germany. Bruno doesn't know much about the war. One day, the family move to the countryside. But Bruno becomes lonely. One day, he finds a big fenced enclosure.
Film Review: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Bruno thinks the enclosure is a farm. A Jewish boy called Schmuel lives inside the enclosure. Bruno and Schmuel become friends. But the enclosure is not a farm. The film has a very sad ending. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has a 12 film certificate.
Film Review: The Cradle of Life The Cradle of Life is a Tomb Raider film. It is about a woman called Lara Croft. Lara is a British explorer and archaeologist. During an expedition, Lara discovers a strange orb. The orb shows where there is an ancient treasure. The treasure is called Pandora's Box.
Film Review: The Cradle of Life Opening the box releases a terrible evil. If the box is opened, it cannot be closed again. Lara must find Pandora's Box. But some dangerous people are also looking for it. There is a couple of scary scenes. The Cradle of Life has a PG film certificate.
Film Review: Paycheck The story is about a computer engineer, Michael Jennings. Michael's projects are highly secret. After each project his memory is erased. The latest project lasted three years. The project belonged to a friend. But Michael's friend lied to him.
Film Review: Paycheck Now Michael cannot remember the past. He only has a strange envelope. Things inside the envelope are important clues. The storyline is very clever. There are some great action scenes. Paycheck has a 12 film certificate.
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Aries Known as the ram. Birthday is March 21st to April 20th. An Aries is adventurous, funny, brave and confident. Birth stone is diamond. The colour choice for Aries is red. The ruling planet is Mars. The animal in the Chinese calendar is a dragon. The element is fire.
Aries Lucky numbers - 3, 4, 5, 15, 21, 35, 36, and 45. Aries star constellation.
Circle a word to finish the sentence Dan in Real Life has a film certificate of U 12 PG Dan has daughters. Two Three Four
Circle a word to finish the sentence The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is about a boy called Bruno David Robert Bruno lives in Germany France Italy
Circle a word to finish the sentence Lara must find Pandora's box treasure food The Cradle of Life has a film certificate of U 15 PG
Circle a word to finish the sentence Paycheck is about a computer engineer plumber mechanic Paycheck has a film certificate of U 12 PG
Quiz Answers Dan in Real life has a film certificate of U 12 PG Dan has daughters. Two Three Four
Quiz Answers The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is about a boy called Bruno David Robert Bruno lives in Germany France Italy
Quiz Answers Lara must find Pandora's box treasure food The Cradle of Life has a film certificate of U 15 PG
Quiz Answers Paycheck is about a computer engineer plumber mechanic Paycheck has a film certificate of U 12 PG
Praying Mantis Praying mantis are an insect. They are found in warm countries. Praying mantis live among leaves and flowers. Some look like leaves and flowers. This is called camouflage.
Praying Mantis Some have amazing eye sight. They can see movement from 60 feet away! Praying mantis eat other insects. They grab insects walking past. Praying mantis have long front legs. Mantis legs have spikes for gripping. Female mantis sometimes eat male mantis. This happens when mantis breed.
Praying Mantis The female mantis lays hundreds of eggs in an egg case. The egg case is called an ootheca. This is what an ootheca looks like. Hundreds of babies hatch and climb out of the ootheca. Some mantis wait at the entrance and eat the others!
Praying Mantis Baby mantis look like the adults. They have to shed their skin to grow. Male and female mantis have wings and fly. Bats are their only predator. Praying mantis drop to the ground and hide so predators don't eat them.
Police Dog Handler What is your name? My name is Eamon. What is your job? I am a police dog handler.
Police Dog Handler What do you do? I am a policeman that works with trained dogs. I arrest criminals and stop people breaking the law. Police dogs help me with this work. The dogs have a good sense of smell. The dogs can sniff out hidden drugs. The dogs can sniff out hidden guns. The dogs can sniff out hidden money and explosives.
Police Dog Handler If a burglar runs away my dog can catch him. If a policeman has a dog, do as the policeman tells you. You cannot get away from a police dog. We talk to schools, colleges and people. People are very interested in our work.
Police Dog Handler Do you wear a uniform? Yes, here is my uniform. How long have you been a police dog handler? I have been a police dog handler 11 years. Do you work alone or with others? I work with other people.
Police Dog Handler This is Richard. I'm more good looking than Richard! Richard does the same job as me. This is our police van.
Police Dog Handler What is the best thing about your job? It is interesting working with dogs. What is the worst thing about your job? Working nights. Here are our dogs.
Chocolate Nests Ingredients 115 grams chocolate 50 grams margarine 3 shredded wheat chocolate mini eggs
Chocolate Nests Kitchen equipment baking tray glass bowl wooden spoon saucepan non-stick baking paper knife
Chocolate Nests Method Break the chocolate into pieces. Put non-stick baking paper onto the baking tray Stick the corners of the baking paper down with margarine. Put the chocolate and margarine into a bowl. Put the bowl into the saucepan. Add water to the saucepan.
Chocolate Nests Method Put the saucepan on the hob. Turn on the hob to a medium heat. Slowly melt the chocolate and margarine. Crush the shredded wheat and add to the bowl. Stir the shredded wheat and melted chocolate. Get the spoon.
Chocolate Nests Method Put mounds of shredded wheat onto the baking paper. Make nests from the chocolate covered shredded wheat. Put the mini eggs into the nests and cool.