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Vecka 35
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Wordlist
HIV and Stigma
the former - den tidigare
revealed - avslöjade
stigmatise - en negativ uppfattning och diskriminering
disapprove of - ogilla
progress - framsteg
cure - botemedel
Prop auction
acceptance letter - antagningsbesked
memorabilia - minnesföremål
attraction - lockelse
consider - ha i åtanke
delicate - ömtålig
Table Tennis
ability - förmåga
bat - slagträ
HIV and Stigma
Gareth Thomas: Hello, I’m Gareth Thomas. And I want to share my secret
with you.
Earlier this month, the former Welsh rugby captain revealed on his
Twitter that he is HIV positive.
And in the US, Jonathan Van Ness from the Netflix show “Queer Eye” also
said that he is an “out-and-proud member of the beautiful HIV-positive
community”.
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and it can cause
weakening of the immune system.
In the 1980s scientists found that HIV can be passed between humans
through blood or unprotected sex. And there was a famous advert in the
UK about it…
Advert: There is now a danger that has become a threat to us all…
But it was later criticised for stigmatising those with the virus. Stigmatise
means to treat someone unfairly and disapprove of them.
However, huge progress has been made in treating HIV. There’s still no
cure, but effective medication means most people with the virus can live
long and healthy lives.
And, with celebrities like Jonathan and Gareth revealing they’re living
with the condition, charities believe it will help to further remove the
stigma of HIV.
Prop Auction
A prop is an object that has been used in a film. Would you like to own a
prop from your favourite movie?
Because here in London, there’s a massive sale of film props taking place.
And they’re expected to sell for a total of more than six million pounds.
There’s a whole range of props up for auction, from special effect masks
to pretend swords.
I went to a cinema in central London to see them and to meet Sian who
works for the company that’s selling them.
KATE: So, what are some of your favourite items here today?
SIAN: I think my favourite has got to be the baby Tyrannosaurus Rex from
Jurassic Park: Lost world. It was just a fantastic film and they’re beautiful
little pieces.
KATE: And you have some items from Harry Potter.
SIAN: Yes, we’ve got Harry's acceptance letter from the Philosopher's
Stone. We expect that to go for around seven thousand pounds.
KATE: What sort of people want to own these memorabilia?
SIAN: Anyone who has grown up loving a film will instantly feel an
attraction to something in the auction. And even some museums are
interested in getting stuff for their archives too.
KATE: I spotted some of the costumes from Batman and they are
beautiful. If someone buys something like that, is it likely that they will
ever wear it?
SIAN: Costume pieces is personal preference. But one of the things to
consider is how delicate it might be. Our Batman costume is 30 years old.
It's made of a rubber and it's getting a little bit delicate now, just through
age. But something like a top hat…? I'm sure the owner will probably
wear that at some point.
Sian says it’s up to the new owner whether they wear the costume or
not. Especially if it’s old and might get damaged. But a top hat? Well
that’s very likely to be worn.
Table Tennis
It’s well known that playing sport is good for your physical health. But
now scientists have confirmed that the best sport for your brain is table
tennis.
The game not only helps your concentration, but table tennis (or ping
pong as it’s sometimes known) also improves your ability to solve
puzzles.
So next time you’re passing the ping pong table, will you be picking up a
bat to help your brain?
Exercises to do with the text
HIV and Stigma
1) Who is Gareth Thomas?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
….
2) What did he reveal earlier this month on his Twitter?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3) Who is Jonathan Van Ness?
a) A rugby player
b) A television personality
c) A scientist
4) What does HIV stand for?
a) Human Isolation Virus
b) Hope Is Vital
c) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
5) How is HIV passed from one person to another?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6) What does stigmatise mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7) Which of the following statements is false?
a) Little progress has been made in treating HIV
b) Effective medication let most people with the virus live long and
healthy lives
c) Letting the world know about famous people who have HIV will
help to remove the stigma of HIV
Prop Auction
8) What is a prop?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9) Which was Sian’s favourite item at the cinema prop auction in London?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10)What does Sian think that the acceptance letter from the Harry Potter
film Philosopher’s Stone will go for?
a) Around six million pounds
b) Around seven thousand pounds
c) Around eight hundred pounds
11) What kind of people buy these kinds of things does Sian think?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12)Do buyers use the costumes, like a Batman costume, or will they just
keep it at home?
a) Buyers use the clothes. The Batman costume can be used over and
over again.
b) Buyers never use or wear the clothes they buy at an auction.
c) It depends. The Batman costume was 30 years old and very
delicate so it might be difficult. But if they buy a top hat they will
probably use it.
Table Tennis
13)What do scientists say about table tennis?
a) It is the best sport for your health
b) It is the best sport for your heart
c) It is the best sport for your brain
14)What does table tennis help to improve?
a)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
c)………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
This weeks grammar
Passiv form
Ex: Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
Dynamite ………was invented by………………………………………….Alfred Nobel
1) Lots of tourists visit Stockholm.
Stockholm ………………………………………………………………………….……..by tourists.
2) Gustav Vasa built Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred.
Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred……………………………………………………..…...Gustav
Vasa.
3) ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974.
The Eurovision Song Contest in 1974…………………………………………………ABBA.
4) The Swedish king will give a speech.
The speech …………………………………………………………….……by the Swedish king.
5) Greta Thunberg has attended the climate strike in New York City.
The climate strike in New York City……………………………………………………………..
Greta Thunberg.
6) Pippi Longstocking had played the trumpet.
The trumpet …………………………………………………………………Pippi Longstocking.
7) The Swede Anders Celsius developed the Celsius temperature scale.
The Celsius temperature scale……………………………………………………………………..
the Swede Anders Celsius.
8) Astrid Lindgren wrote the children’s book Karlsson-on–the –Roof.
The children’s book Karlsson-on-the-Roof ……………………………………………….....
Astrid Lindgren.
9) Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a perfect hat-trick.
A perfect hat-trick …………………………………………………………………………Zlatan
Ibrahimovic.
10) The Swedish royals love the Princess Cake.
The Princess Cake………………………………………………………………….the Swedish
royals.
11) Carl Michael Bellman composed Fredman’s Songs and Fredman’s Epistles.
Fredman’s Songs and Fredman’s Epistles…………………………………………………..
Carl Michael Bellman.
12) Swedish teachers value punctuality.
Punctuality ……………………………………………………………………Swedish teachers.
Vecka 36
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Wordlist
Donald Trump Under Investigation
Scam - bluff
Allegations - anklagelser
Announcement - tillkännagivande
revealed - avslöjade
Dishonourable - vanärade
betrayal - svek
Impeachment - åtal
dig up - gräva fram
witch hunt - häxjakt
Black History Month
is being marked by - präglar
achievements - prestationer
publisher - utgivare
heritage - härkomst
book launches - bokutgivningar
Forgiveness Emoji
promote - uppmuntra
Alla orden skall ni sätta in i en mening och skriva på både svenska och engelska. Därefter skall ni gå igenom dessa med er bänkkamrat.
• Donald Trump Under Investigation
DONALD TRUMP: The whole thing is a scam, it’s a fix.
That’s Donald Trump speaking at a press conference released by the
White House.
The president of the United States is being investigated after claims he
asked Ukraine’s leader to damage a political rival.
The Democratic Party – the main opposition to President Trump’s party –
has begun a formal investigation into the allegations.
Here’s Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, talking at a press conference and
taken from the Washington Post.
NANCY PELOSI: The actions of the Trump presidency revealed the
dishonourable fact of the President’s betrayal of his oath of office.
She announced an impeachment inquiry. Impeachment means to bring
charges against the president that could take him to trial.
The impeachment inquiry is looking into reports that Mr Trump used his power as president to make Ukraine’s leader dig up damaging
information on his political opponent Joe Biden.
Mr Trump has denied doing anything wrong. And has called it a witch
hunt.
DONALD TRUMP: The Republican Party has been treated unbelievably
badly and unfairly by the Democrats.
If evidence of wrongdoing is found, it could lead to Mr. Trump being
removed as president.
• Black History Month
Black History Month is being marked across the UK and much of Europe
this month.
It’s all about highlighting the history, culture and achievements of people
from African and Caribbean backgrounds. And in the UK, it’s been
celebrated for more than 30 years.
Nicole works at the UK’s first black publisher and specialist bookshop.
From the quiet shop, packed full of books, she’s been telling me where
the idea for Black History Month began:
NICOLE: The idea kind of came about through one man of Ghanaian
heritage. A man called Akyaaba Addai Sebo and he really wanted wider
society, UK society, to understand the contribution of African civilisation
to the world.
But what is Nicole doing for the month?
NICOLE: Generally, during Black History Month, we’re out. We’re out at
African markets, we’re out at conferences, we’re out at book launches,
we’re out at, you know, just talks and discussions.
But although Nicole thinks the month is important, she doesn’t think it
goes far enough.
NICOLE: I feel that there needs to be elements of black history just part
and parcel of everyday life in people's learning, in schools, you know. That
it isn't just in October that you'll be learning about different individuals or
different organisations or different movements and so on, that that would
be just part of the learning.
Nicole thinks there needs to be more about black history taught in
schools generally. So, I went to find out if other people in London agree.
Person 1: Yes, Black History Month is important because in the world we
live in there’s a lot of people out there, including myself, that doesn’t
know enough of our history.
Person 2: I think it needs to be acknowledged all year round.
But the people I asked also agreed that it is an important time of the
year:
Person 3: Black History Month makes me feel proud.
• Forgiveness Emoji
From flamingos to wheelchair users, hundreds of new emojis have been
introduced in the last few years. But is it time for a forgiveness emoji?
Well, in Finland a group of charities have come together with the idea of
creating one. They hope it would promote a message of peace.
One idea for the emoji is a love heart with a plaster across it.
But what do you think a forgiveness emoji should look like?
That’s all for today. I’ll be back on the 2nd of November. Thanks for
listening!
This weeks grammar
Some, someone/somebody, something or any, anyone/anybody, anything
1.) Do you know………………………………………………………………...in my class?
2.) …………………………………………………………must have taken my computer.
3.) Are there ……………………………………………………………….more questions?
4.) There was ………………………………………………….….very interesting in the
book.
5.) Are there……………………………………..……..pupils who are absent today?
6.) Let me show you……………………………………………………said the teacher.
7.) The headmaster didn’t have ……………………………………………time left.
8.) I have………………………… problems with my computer, what about you?
9.) Does …………………………………………………………………...here speak French?
10.) Do you know……………………………………………………..about algebra?
11.) I know…………………………………………………….who can help me with
my homework.
12.) I don’t have …………………………………………………pencils in my desk.
This weeks discussion
In the US Black History Month takes place in February. Do you think we should have
a Black History Month in Sweden and in other countries as well? Why/why not? If
yes, which month? Why? What can you do during this month? Use Internet to find
out more information about Black History Month.
Vecka 37
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Wordlist
Nobel Peace Prize
announced - tillkännagetts
for excellence - som utmärkt sig
controversial - omdiskuterad
civil rights campaigner - människorättskämpe
humility - ödmjukhet
inventor - uppfinnare
will - testamente
Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
same-sex marriage - samkönade äktenskap
equality - lika rättigheter
delighted - förtjust
released by - publicerad av
unashamedly - ogenerat
in favour - för (att vara för något)
overdue - dragit ut på tiden, försent
New words in the dictionary
whatevz - whatever
Nobel Peace Prize
NOBEL COMMITTEE: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2019... Ethiopian
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.
The winner of 2019’s Nobel Peace Prize has been announced.
And the award’s committee streamed it live on YouTube.
The Peace Prize is just one of the Nobel Prizes – the others are for
excellence in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and
Literature.
The Peace Prize is probably the most famous and controversial.
Past winners have included civil rights campaigner Martin Luther
King Jr.
MLK: I accept this award on behalf of the civil rights movement.
UNICEF and Mother Theresa.
But people don’t always agree with the choice of winner. Ten
years ago it went to President Barack Obama. Here is he
accepting it, filmed by The Nobel Foundation.
OBAMA: I receive this honour with deep gratitude and great
humility.
Critics said it was too soon to give him the prize as he’d only been
president for a year. They said he hadn’t achieved anything yet.
The Nobel prizes are named after the Swedish inventor and
manufacturer Alfred Nobel. In his will, he left almost all his
money to start them.
Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
Same-sex marriage is now legal in all of the UK.
The last country to legalise it was Northern Ireland, where
LGBTQ+ activists have been fighting for it for years.
But the DUP, one of Northern Ireland’s political parties, has said it
will continue to fight against it.
I went to meet Jordan and Kevin at their homes in London.
They’re both gay and both originally from Northern Ireland.
Jordan was involved in the campaign for marriage equality, and
he told me he was overwhelmed by the news.
JORDAN: I was at work and I cried my eyes out. It means that I can
go home and get married in the place I grew up.
And Kevin is delighted too:
KEVIN: I think it's amazing. It's a cause for celebration.
KATE: Before the legalisation of same-sex marriage, how did you
feel about the country I assume you still call home?
KEVIN: I was a second class citizen in my own country. And that
really hurts.
KATE: Has your views of Northern Ireland changed now then?
KEVIN: It has. To know that the people I grew up with, like family,
friends, the wider community, that they’re now behind us. That
means an awful lot to me.
And for Jordan, it’s a step closer to his dream wedding.
JORDAN: I already have the place picked out where I want to get
married. So, now I've got to find the partner to get married with!
As I say, not everyone in Northern Ireland is happy about the
news. Simon Hamilton is a DUP politician. In a video released by
his party, he says they will continue to fight against it.
SIMON HAMILTON: We in the DUP will continue to oppose any
redefinition of marriage and unashamedly do so.
But here in England – where same-sex marriage was legalised in
2014 – everyone I spoke to was very much in favour of it:
Person 1: I think that’s long overdue.
Person 2: They’ve got just as much right to be together as everyone
else.
Person 3: I think it’s brilliant and I think it should be allowed
everywhere.
Person 4: About time too.
Person 5: Yeah, great!
New words in the dictionary
Hundreds of new words are added to the Oxford English
Dictionary each year.
And you might be thinking “whatevz”, but it’s mainly slang that’s
been added in 2019.
Chewy (short for chewing gum) and Kapow (like the cartoon
sound effect) have been added. As has the o from xoxo to mean
hug.
Exercises to do with the text
Nobel Peace Prize
1) Who received the Nobel Peace Prize this year?
a) Muhammad Ali
b) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali
c) Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki
2) Which are the other four Nobel Prizes?
a)………………………………………………..b)……………………………………………………
c)………………………………………………..d)…………………………………………………..
3) Which of the following persons and organisations have been past
winners of the Nobel Peace Prize?
a) Mother Theresa, Barack Obama and Martin Luther King
b) The Pope Johannes Paulus, Mother Theresa and UNICEF
c) Martin Luther King, Barack Obama and Malcolm X
4) Why wasn’t everyone pleased that Barack Obama received the Peace
Prize ten years ago?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5) Who are the Nobel prizes named after and what was his profession?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
6) Where in the UK is same-sex marriage legal?
a) In Northern Ireland
b) In all of the UK
c) In England
7) Who are Jordan and Kevin?
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8) How did Jordan react by the news of the legislation of same-sex
marriage?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9) What did Kevin think about his home country before the legislation?
a) He felt it was the best country in the world
b) He felt that he couldn’t live there anymore
c) He felt like a second class citizen
10)Circle Yes or No for the following statements.
a) Kevin’s opinion about Northern Ireland has changed now. Yes / No
b) Jordan has already picked out the place where he wants to get
married. Yes / No
c) The DUP, one of Northern Ireland’s political parties, will continue to
fight same-sex marriage. Yes / No
New words in the dictionary
11)How many new words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary each
year?
a) Hundreds of words
b) Thousands of words
c) Around fifty words
12)What do the new words chewy and kapow mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13)What words do you think are missing in English?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Put all the words in to sentences
This weeks grammar
Pronomen: It eller there
1) ………………………..used to be a forest here.
2) …………………………is a long way from here to Tipperary.
3) I say …………………………takes a long time to get there.
4) …………………………is someone here who wants to see you.
5) Is …………………………….a grocery store in the village?
6) The concert begins at 7 o’clock tonight, so …………………………….is plenty of
time.
7) I noticed that………………………………………….was no yoghurt in the fridge.
8) …………………………………is a fact that grammar exercises make your brain
work better.
9) I believe …………………………………….is a bus stop around this area.
10)………………………………is no use crying over spilt milk.
11)………………………………..seems to be a lot more promising than you think.
12)Wait! ………………………..is no hurry!
13)…………………………………was one thing that I found rather strange.
14)…………………………………was a hurricane in Florida last week.
15)………………………………….is time to end now.
Vecka 38
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World war 1 - A letter from the trenches
Wordlist
Imperialism - Imperialism
Nationalism - Nationalism
Ultimatum - Ultimatum
Slaver - Slaves
Allians - Alliance
Mobilisera - Mobalize
Västfronten - The western front
Skyttegrav - Trench
Ingemansland - Nomansland
Offensiv - Offensive
Motoffensiv - Counteroffensive
Senapsgas - Mustard gas
Konvoj - Convoy
Desertera - Desert
Bolsjevik - Bolshevik
Kapitulera - surrender
Ransonera - Ration
Abdikera - Abdicate
Frihandel - free trade
Pacifist - Pacifist
How was life in the trenches?
Letters from soldiers
Exercise
You are going to write a letter as if you were a soldier in one of the trenches during world war 1. This letter will be addressed to someone at home. The letter will be no longer than 1 page long.
You will get the first lesson of the week to look up difficult words you might need, then on the second lesson of the week you will be writing your letter in digiexam.
Vecka 39
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Prov på texterna, orden och grammatiken
från veckorna 35/36/37.