Whales

Whales are mammals. They breathe air like us. They rise to the surface of the water to breathe.
They live in the oceans of the world.
There are many different kinds of whales. Some are the killer whale, humpback whale, sperm whale
and gray whale. They are some of the largest animals. The largest whale is the blue whale. It can
grow to be a hundred feet long and weigh as much as 15 elephants. It is the largest animal on earth.
Whales leap out of the water. They also dive and roll. Whales dive to get food. Some whales can
dive more than a mile down!
Some whales are found in zoos, public aquariums, and entertainment parks. These whales live in
large glass tanks. They learn things very easily. They are trained to play with ball, leap, and dive
down deep for certain objects.

A Very Bad Cold

Alli has a very bad cold today.
Her nose is red.
She coughs and coughs.
"I will take you to the doctor," her dad says.
The doctor looks in her eyes.
Then the doctor looks into her ears.
The doctor said, "Open your mouth."
Alli coughs and coughs.
"You have a very bad cold," says the doctor.
"I will give you a shot," he says.
"Alli must go home and rest," the doctor tells Alli's dad.
Alli rests and rests.
She begins to feel a little better.
She stops coughing.
"My very bad cold is gone," says Alli.
"Now we can go outside and play," says Alli.
"No," says her dad. "Now I have a very bad cold!"

Biography
A biography is a true story of a person's life. Another person writes it. This person is known as the author.
Biographies are interesting stories about people's lives. They tell us how people lived and what they did in their
lives. Biographies help us understand many things about other people.
Biographies written about people who lived long ago are more difficult to write than biographies written about
people who are still alive. It is impossible to ask questions of a person who lived two or three hundred years
ago. The author needs to gather the information from writings that the person may have left behind. Some of
these writings might be letters, diaries, and newspaper stories.

Global Warming or Climate Change?

Climate Change is any significant change in the climate of the Earth. These changes can be temperature,
precipitation, wind, humidity, etc. Climate Change occurs because of many things. The heat from the sun and
a change in the Earth's orbit may affect the climate on Earth. The way the oceans on Earth circulate can have
an effect on the Earth's climate. And finally, human activity can change the climate of the Earth. For example,
burning fossil fuels such as gasoline and coal can affect the climate on Earth. Changing the landscape of the
Earth, by cutting forests, filling swamps, laying large amounts of concrete over grasslands, can have a great
effect on the Earth's environment. Global Warming is an average temperature increase in the atmosphere of
the Earth's surface and troposphere. Global Warming can be caused by natural and human events. Too much
carbon dioxide (CO2) introduced into the air can produce Global Warming. Global Warming often refers to a
warming that can occur as a result of increased CO2 emissions by man. This can create a greenhouse effect.
The greenhouse effect traps heat within the atmosphere causing the average temperature of the Earth to
increase. This increased temperature causes ice caps to melt. The melting of the Earth's ice caps causes sea
levels to rise, thus changing the Earth's landscape.

Summer is the warmest of the four temperate seasons which also include winter spring and autumn. It occurs
between spring and autumn. It is known for the longest days and shortest nights. The seasons start on different
dates in different cultures based on astronomy and regional meteorology. However, when it is summer in the
southern hemisphere it is winter in the northern hemisphere, and vice versa. Summer is traditionally associated
with hot dry weather, but this does not occur in all regions. For example, the wet season occurs during summer
across many parts of the tropics and subtropics. Tropical cyclones develop and roam the tropical and subtropical
oceans during the summer. In the interior of continents, thunderstorms are most likely to produce hail during the
afternoon and evening. Schools and universities have a summer break to take advantage of the warmer weather
and longer days.
People take advantage of the warmer temperatures by spending more time outdoors during the summer.
Activities such as traveling to the beach and picnics occur during summer months. Sports such as cricket,
volleyball, skateboarding, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, water polo, and football are played. Water skiing is a
uniquely summer sport, which is done when waters approach their warmest of the year.

The Planets
The Sun is at the center of the planets. Close to it are the inner planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth
and Mars.
Mercury the planet closest to the Sun, is a cratered rock not much bigger than our Moon. It is
incredibly hot and unable to support any kind of life. The atmosphere contains sodium and
potassium.
Venus is the next planet from the Sun and is about the same size as the Earth. The atmosphere
is made up of mainly carbon dioxide. The surface temperature can be as high as 480 degrees
Celsius. There is no life of any kind on the planet Venus.
Earth is the only planet that has the conditions to support life. The surface is neither very cold
nor very hot. Water can exist in all its three forms - as gas, liquid, and solid. These conditions
allow plants and animals to live and reproduce.
Mars, the first planet beyond Earth is smaller than the Earth. The atmosphere is made up
mostly of carbon dioxide. Water exists on this planet, but only in the form of ice. The whole
planet is a red, lifeless desert.
The outer planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are called the gas giants. They are
much larger than the Earth. The outermost planet, Pluto, is no longer classified as a planet. It is
now called a dwarf Planet. It is so far away, it is a mystery.

Archeologists
Archeologists are scientists who study the remains of past civilizations. They reconstruct the past
by gathering clues. Bones are one kind of clue. Artifacts and fossils are other clues. Artifacts are
objects from the past, usually made by people. Fossils are impressions or remains of animals and
plants that have turned to stone. Archeologists begin to collect evidence at a spot where people
might have lived and worked. Scientists begin to clear away layers of earth to find signs of human
civilization. Archeologists call this spot a site, or dig. Archeologists remove each layer by hand, using
many kinds of tools, from shovels to dentist instruments. They work very slowly because they do not
want to damage the delicate artifacts and fossils buried in the soil. Workers sift the dirt and rubble

through a sieve. They look for things like bits of pottery, tools, seeds, weapons, and bones.
Archeologists record the exact location of every item they find. Then they use high-tech equipment to
determine the age of each item. Archeologists must know as much as possible to identify artifacts.

Mardi Gras Carnival!

Louisiana hosts one of the most well known celebrations - Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday".
This holiday is sometimes called "Shrove Tuesday". People wear masks and costumes, overturn social
conventions, dance, organize competitions and parades. Related popular practices were associated with
celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent.
Today Mardi Gras is celebrated in many parts of the world - Brazil, Belgium, Italy, Panama. The American town
which holds the biggest celebration is New Orleans, Louisiana. It was the French explorers who started this
celebration on the Mississippi River in the late 17th century.
Parades are divided into organizations called "Krewe". These Krewes are responsible for all aspects of their
parades. The parades go in the streets ruled by the "King and Queen." Beads, "doubloons" and cups are thrown
to the throngs of spectators by the riders as souvenirs of Mardi Gras.

POLLUTION and Its Negative Effects

Pollution is the degradation of natural environment by external substances introduced directly or indirectly.
Human health, ecosystem quality and aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity may be affected and altered
permanently by pollution.
Pollution occurs when ecosystems can not get rid of substances introduced into the environment. The critical
threshold of its ability to naturally eliminate substances is compromised and the balance of the ecosystem is
broken.
The sources of pollution are numerous. The identification of these different pollutants and their effects on
ecosystems is complex. They can come from natural disasters or the result of human activity, such as oil spills,
chemical spills, nuclear accidents ... These can have terrible consequences on people and the planet where they
live: destruction of the biodiversity, increased mortality of the human and animal species, destruction of natural
habitat, damage caused to the quality of soil, water and air ...
Preventing pollution and protecting the environment necessitate the application of the principles of sustainable
development. we have to consider to satisfy the needs of today without compromising the ability of future

generations to meet their needs. This means that we should remedy existing pollution, but also anticipate and
prevent future pollution sources in order to protect the environment and public health. Any environmental
damage must be punishable by law, and polluters should pay compensation for the damage caused to the
environment.

Lionel Andrs Messi

Lionel Andrs Messi , born on 24 June 1987, is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Barcelona and
the Argentine national team. He is one of the best football players of his generation and is frequently considered
as the world's best contemporary player. Lionel Messi, whose playing style and ability have drawn comparisons
to Diego Maradona, received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21 and
won both by the age of 22. Diego Maradona once declared that Messi was his "successor."
Lionel Messi's talent was early detected by his father. When he began playing with the local team, his potential
was quickly identified by Barcelona . At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency,
which is a medical condition in which the body does not produce enough growth hormone and whose treatment
nessecitates a lot of money. He left Rosario-based Newell's Old Boys's youth team in 2000 and moved with his
family to Europe, as Barcelona offered treatment for his growth hormone deficiency. Making his debut in the
200405 season, he broke the La Liga record for the youngest footballer to play a league game, and also the
youngest to score a league goal. Major honours soon followed as Barcelona won La Liga in Messi's debut
season, and won a double of the league and Champions League in 2006. His breakthrough season was in 2006
07; he became a first team regular, scoring a hat-trick in El Clsico and finishing with 14 goals in 26 league
games. Perhaps his most successful season was the 200809 season, in which Messi scored 38 goals to play an
integral part in a treble-winning campaign.Messi was the top scorer of the 2005 FIFA World Youth
Championship with six goals, including two in the final game. Shortly thereafter, he became an established
member of Argentina's senior international team. In 2006, he became the youngest Argentine to play in the FIFA
World Cup and he won a runners-up medal at the Copa Amrica tournament the following year. In 2008, in
Beijing, he won his first international honour, an Olympic gold medal, with the Argentina Olympic football
team.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born on February 5th, 1985 and commonly known as Cristiano
Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and serves as captain

of the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo currently holds the distinction of being the most expensive player in
football history after having transferred to Real Madrid from Manchester United in a deal worth 80 million
(94m, US$132m). His contract with Real Madrid is believed to have made him the highest-paid football player
in the world.
Ronaldo began his career as a youth player for Andorinha, where he played for two years, then moved to
Nacional. In 1997, he made a move to Portuguese giants Sporting CP. Ronaldo's precocious talent caught the
attention of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and he signed the 18-year-old for 12.24 million in
2003. The following season, Ronaldo won his first club honour, the FA Cup, and reached the Euro 2004 final
with Portugal, in which tournament he scored his first international goal.
In 2008, Ronaldo won the Champions League with United, and was named player of the tournament. He was
named the FIFPro World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Player of the Year, in addition to becoming
Manchester United's first Ballon d'Or winner in 40 years. Three-time Ballon d'Or winner Johan Cruyff said in
an interview on 2 April 2008, "Ronaldo is better than George Best and Denis Law, who were two brilliant and
great players in the history of United."

Tips to succeed in your career

Because the world has become so competitive, you will have to do your best to secure your share of success.
The following are tips to get you ahead in your career.
1. Priorities and goals
What are your priorities of the day? Make a list and of your priorities and plan your day. The tasks of the day
must be outlined with the most important and urgent ones on top.
Likewise determine your short-term and long-term goals and evaluate your progress frequently.
2. Be focused
Are you really present physically and mentally. Try to block out all distractions so that you have the time to
truly focus on your tasks and career.
3. Broaden your skills
Nothing remains the same and so do job requirements. Update your knowledge and skills. Seek improvement of
your know-hows. Attend seminars, conferences, read books, be an eternal learner.
4. Socialize
Be ready to participate in social functions. Be open to new acquaintances. Meet new people and deal with them
respectfully and enthusiastically. Be an active listener; you will surely learn something new...
5. Know your merits
Know your strengths and weaknesses. If you think you deserve a position or promotion, claim it.
6. Accept challenge
Through challenge you will reach areas of your personality you have never discovered before. It is a good idea
to step away from your comfort zone to explore new horizons. If you settle into a routine and play it safe all the
time, you will never get ahead in your career. 'If you always do what you've always done, you'll only get what
you've already got'
7. Communication
Learn to communicate effectively. Listen to what others are saying and focus on how to give and receive
constructive feedback, to persuade effectively and to ask for help and collect information.

8. Avoid gossip
Avoid office gossip about colleagues and the boss. Be respectful and work for the good of the company.
9 Relax
Relax and do something different, a hobby that you love doing. Take time off for yourself. This will help boost
your productivity during week days.
10. Seek satisfaction
If you are disappointed with what you are doing, try to transform it into something you love. If you fail, it might
be a good idea to do something different. As Confucius said: 'Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life. '

Emilys secret
Emily is 8 years old. She lives in a big house. She has a huge room. She has many toys and she
has a lot of friends. But Emily is not happy. She has a secret.
She doesn't want to tell anyone about her secret. She feels embarrassed. The problem is that if
nobody knows about it, there is no one that can help her.
Emily doesn't write her homework. When there is an exam she gets sick. She doesn't tell
anyone, but the truth is she can't read and write. Emily doesn't remember the letters of the
alphabet.
One day, Emily's teacher finds out. She sees that Emily can't write on the board. She calls her
after class and asks her to tell the truth. Emily says, "It is true. I don't know how to read and
write". The teacher listens to her. She wants to help Emily. She tells her, "That's ok. You can read
and write if we practice together".
So Emily and her teacher meet every day after class. They practice together. Emily works hard.
Now she knows how to read and write!

Online dating
Amanda turns on her computer and opens her e-mail. She has a new message. She smiles. It is
from Tall_and_Handsome34, a man Amanda met on FindNewLove.com, an online dating website.
She really hopes to find a new love, and Tall_and_Handsome34 could be the right man for her!
Amanda reads the e-mail. Tall_and_Handsome34 asks Amanda if she would like to meet in person
on Friday. He tells her his real name is Mike.
Amanda considers meeting Mike. She only chats with Mike on the computer, but she really likes
him. He is smart and funny. They are the same age, share many interests, and live in the same
city. She does not know what he looks like, but she enjoys the mystery of a blind date.
Amanda replies to Mike, "Hi Mike. My real name is Amanda."
They agree to meet at Amanda's favorite restaurant at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They plan to meet

beside the fountain in front of the restaurant.

On Friday, Amanda prepares for her date. She puts on a dress and curls her hair. She feels
nervous and excited!
When Amanda arrives at the restaurant, she sees a tall man by the fountain. She cannot see his
face.
"That must be Mike," Amanda thinks.
She walks toward the man.
"Mike?" Amanda asks as the tall man turns around. She sees Mike's face. She is surprised!
"Amanda Jones!" Mike exclaims. He realizes he knows her. Amanda Jones and Mike Miller dated in
high school. "I cannot believe it is you!"
Amanda and Mike laugh and hug. "Well," Amanda thinks to herself, "sometimes you can find an
old love too!"

RIHANNA

My favorite singer
I have always loved music since I was young , My favorite singer is Rihanna. She is a African American girl,
She was born in Sain Michael, Barbados born on February 20, 1988. Nowadays Rihanna is already quite
famous singer with musical influences from pop, R&b, reggae, dancehall and dance. She became well known
all over the world. With her hits such as "SOS", Unfaithful and the latest Cry", "Umbrella", "Dont stop the
music . all of her videos that she has released are all hits , When she was 15 she made her first big break. When
one of her friends introduced her famous musical, She sings both slow and fast songs.. My favorite song is
Umbrella. I like Rihanna because she has a beautiful sound , Rihanna is a a great singer in my opinion and she
has a unique sound she has five albums out already and all of them are successful Rihanna has sold more than
25 million albums , and 45 million singles worldwide , She has achieved nine number-one singles on the
Billboard Hot 100 since first appearing on the chart on June 11, 2005, which is the most by any artist during that
time span, all of her songs are catchy anyone and any age can listen to her music its for everybody and I think
she will be an icon and she will be aeound for a long time , she will always be my favorite singer forever.