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a r e a l l y b e a u t i f u l p l a c e w i t h t a l l t r e e s a n d a l a k e . T h e r e w a s a

p a r t i c u l a r l i n e o f t r e e s , a b o u t f o u r o f t h e m , p o p l a r s I t h i n k t h e y

w e r e , t h a t I a l w a y s k e p t a w a y f r o m .

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e v e r m y s i s t e r a n d I w e r e p l a y i n g n e a r t h e m , I w o u l d

c a l l h e r a w a y i f s h e g o t t o o c l o s e a n d I w o u l d g e t d i s

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f r i e n d t o s h o w h e r w h e r e I h a d g r o w n u p . W e t o o k a p i c n i c

d o w n t o t h e l a k e a n d s h e

s u g g e s t e d s i t t i n g i n t h e s h a d e u n d e r

t h e s a m e g r o u p o f t r e e s b e c a u s e i t w a s t o o w a r m i n t h e s u n .

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t h i s i n c r e d i b l e c r a c k i n g n o i s e . O n e o f

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b u t w h a t h a p p e n e d a f e

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u p s e t s m e .

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e n I w a s y o u n g e r w e l i v e d n e a r a b i g p a r k ,

a r e a l l y b e a u t i f u l p l a c e w i t h t a l l t r e e s a n d a l a k e . T h e r e w a s a

p a r t i c u l a r l i n e o f t r e e s , a b o u t f o u r o f t h e m , p o p l a r s I t h i n k t h e y

w e r e , t h a t I a l w a y s k e p t a w a y f r o m .

W h e n

e v e r m y s i s t e r a n d I w e r e p l a y i n g n e a r t h e m , I w o u l d

c a l l h e r a w a y i f s h e g o t t o o c l o s e a n d I w o u l d g e t d i s

t r e s s e d .

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u t t e n y e a r s l a t e r , I w e n t b a c k t h e r e w i t h a

f r i e n d t o s h o w h e r w h e r e I h a d

g r o w n u p . W e t o o k a p i c n i c

d o w n t o t h e l a k e a n d s h e s u g g e s t e d s i t t i n g i n t h e s h a d e u n d e r

t h e s a m e g r o u p o f t r e e s b e c a u s e i t w a s t o o w a r m i n t h e s u n .

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d e n l y , t h e r e w a s t h i s i n c r e d i b l e c r a c k i n g n o i s e . O n e o f

t h e t r e e s s w a y e d f o r a m o m e n t b e f

o r e c r a s h i n g t o t h e

g r o u n d . . . r i g h t w h e r e w e w o u l d h a v e b e e n s i t t i n g . I t w a s r e a l l y

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( U S P ) i s t h e o l d e s t U n i v e r s i t y i nB r

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L a w S c h o o l w a s e s t a b l i s h e d i n1 8 2 7

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u p o n t h e

u n i f i c a t i o n o f s e v e r a l p r e- e x i s t i n g s c h o o l s . U S P i s l o c a t e d i n t h e s t a t e o f S o P a u l o , t h e

r i c h e s t a n d m o s t d e v e l o p e d r e g i o n i nB r az i l .

A l t h o u g h y e t y o u n g , U S P h a s q u i c k l y a c h i e v e d a l e a d i n g r o l e i n

m a n y d i f f e r e n t f i e l d s a s a

r e s e a r c h c e n t r e . A t t h e s a m e t i m e , u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d g r a d u a t e c o u r s e s h a v e a l w a y s

i m p r o v e d t h e i r q u a l i t y a n d a t t r a c t e d t h e b e s t s t u d e n t s . A s a p u b l i c u n i v e r s i t y , U S P d o e s n o t

c h a r g e i t s s t u d e n t s f o r t u i t i o n a n d r e c e i v e s , e a c h y e a r ,1 1 , 5

0 2 n e w s t u d e n t s i n t h e

u n d e r g r a d u a t e c o u r s e s , s e l e c t e d a m o n g o v e r t h a n1 3 0 , 0 0 0

a p p l i c a n t s . T h e p o s t g r a d u a t e

p r o g r a m s a t t r a c t s t u d e n t s f r o m m a n y d i f f e r e n t p a r t s o f B r az i l a s

w e l l a s L a t i n

A m e r i c a a n d

o v e r 5 0 c o u n t r i e s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d .

W i t h c a m p u s e s d i s t r i b u t e d

o v e r s e v e n c i t i e s ( B a u r u ,L o r e n a ,

P i r a c i c a b a , P i r a s s u n u n g a ,

R i b e i r o P r e t o , S o C a r l o s

a n d S o P a u l o ) , U S P h a s o v e r 9 0 , 0 0 0 u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d

p o s t g r a d u a t e s t u d e n t s a n d 5 , 9 0 0 f a c u l t y m e m b e r s . U S P h a s 4 2 c o l l e g e s ,2 4 0 u n d e r g r a d u a t e

p r o g r a m s a n d m o r e t h a n2 2 0

p o s t g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s i n a l l a c a d e m i c a r e a s d e l i v e r i n g2 , 3 0 0

P h D d e g r e e s e a c h y e a r . I t s

s c i e n t i f i c p a p e r p r o d u c t i o n c o r r e s p o n d s t o2 2 %

o f a l l t h a t i s

p r o d u c e d i nB r az i l .

T h e U n i v e r s i d a d e d e S o P a u l o h a s a v e r y i m p o r t a n t r o l e i nB r az i l s

c u l t u r a l l i f e . T h e

u n i v e r s i t y i s i n c h a r g e o f 4 m a j o r m u s e u m s , S y m p h o n i c a n d C h a m b e r O r c h e s t r a s , C h o r a l s

a n d m a n y o t h e r c u l t u r a l a c t i v i t i e s . U S P r u n s 4 h o s p i t a l - s c h o o l s t h a t p l a y a n i m p o r t a n t r o l e i n

t h e p u b l i c h e a l t h p o l i c y n o t o n l y i n t h e s t a t e o f S o P a u l o b u t a l s o

i n t h e w h o l e c o u n t r y .

T h e s t r o n g e c o n o m i c B r az i l i a n

d e v e l o p m e n t , t h e h i g h q u a l i t y o f i t s c o u r s e s a n d t h e a m i a b i l i t y

o f B r az i l i a n p e o p l e m a k e s t u d y i n g a t U S P a u n i q u e a n d e x t r a o r d i n a r y l i f e e x p e r i e n c e .

S o u r c e : h t t p : / / w w w . t o p u n i v e r s i t i e s . c o m / i n s t i t u t i o n / u n i v e r s i d a d e- d e- s a o- p a u l o


U n i v e r s i d a d e d e S o P a u l o ( U S P ) i s t h e o l d e s t U n i v e r s i t y i nB r az i l

a n d o n e o f t h e m o s t

p r e s t i g i o u s h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n a n d r e s e a r c h i n s t i t u t i o n s i nL a t i n

A m e r i c a . I t s f i r s t s c h o o l , t h e

L a w S c h o o l w a s e s t a b l i s h e d i n1 8 2

7 a n d t h e U n i v e r s i t y w a s f o u n d e d

i n1 9 3 4

u p o n t h e

u n i f i c a t i o n o f s e v e r a l p r e- e x i s t i n g s c h o o l s . U S P i s l o c a t e d i n t h e s t a t e o f S o P a u l o , t h e

r i c h e s t a n d m o s t d e v e l o p e d r e g i o n i nB r az i l .

A l t h o u g h y e t y o u n g , U S P h a s q u i c k l y a c h i e v e d a l e a d i n g r o l e i n m a n y d i f f e r e n t f i e l d s a s a

r e s e a r c h c e n t r e . A t t h e s a m e t i m e , u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d g r a d u a t e c o u r s e s h a v e a l w a y s

i m p r o v e d t h e i r q u a l i t y a n d a t t r a c t e d t h e b e s t s t u d e n t s . A s a p u b l i c u n i v e r s i t y , U S P d o e s n o t

c h a r g e i t s s t u d e n t s f o r t u i t i o n a n d r e c e i v e s , e a c h y e a r ,1 1 , 5 0 2

n e w s t u d e n t s i n t h e

u n d e r g r a d u a t e c o u r s e s , s e l e c t e d a m o n g o v e r t h a n1 3 0 , 0 0 0

a p p l i c a n t s . T h e p o s t g r a d u a t e

p r o g r a m s a t t r a c t s t u d e n t s f r o m m a n y d i f f e r e n t p a r t s o f B r az i l a s

w e l l a s L a t i n

A m e r i c a a n d

o v e r 5 0 c o u n t r i e s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d .

W i t h c a m p u s e s d i s t r i b u t e d o v e r s e v e n c i t i e s ( B a u r u ,L o r e n a ,

P i r a c i c a b a , P i r a s s u n u n g a ,

R i b e i r o P r e t o , S o C a r l o s a n d S o P a u l o ) , U S P h a s o v e r 9 0 , 0 0 0 u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d

p o s t g r a d u a t e s t u d e n t s a n d 5 , 9 0 0 f a c u l t y m e m b e r s . U S P h a s 4 2 c o l l e g e s ,2 4 0

u n d e r g r a d u a t e

p r o g r a m s a n d m o r e t h a n2 2 0

p o s t g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s i n a l l a c a d e m i c a r e a s d e l i v e r i n g2 , 3 0 0

P h D d e g r e e s e a c h y e a r . I t s s c i e n t i f i c p a p e r p r o d u c t i o n c o r r e s p o n d s t o2 2 %

o f a l l t h a t i s

p r o d u c e d i nB r az i l .

T h e U n i v e r s i d a d e d e S o P a u l o h a s a v e r y i m p o r t a n t r o l e i nB r az i l s

c u l t u r a l l i f e . T h e

u n i v e r s i t y i s i n c h a r g e o f 4 m a j o r m

u s e u m s , S y m p h o n i c a n d C h a m b e r O r c h e s t r a s , C h o r a l s

a n d m a n y o t h e r c u l t u r a l a c t i v i t i e s . U S P r u n s 4 h o s p i t a l - s c h o o l s t h a t p l a y a n i m p o r t a n t r o l e i n

t h e p u b l i c h e a l t h p o l i c y n o t o n l y i n t h e s t a t e o f S o P a u l o b u t a l s o i n t h e w h o l e c o u n t r y .

T h e s t r o n g e c o n o m i c B r az i l i a n

d e v e l o p m e n t , t h e h i g h q u a l i t y o f i t s c o u r s e s a n d t h e a m i a b i l i t y

o f B r az i l i a n p e o p l e m a k e s t u d y i n g a t

U S P a u n i q u e a n d e x t r a o r d i n a r y l i f e e x p e r i e n c e .

S o u r c e : h t t p : / / w w w . t o p u n i v e r s i t i e s . c o m / i n s t i t u t i o n / u n i v e r s i d a d e- d e- s a o- p a u l o


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Ditch Your Laptop, Dump Your Boyfriend Advice for freshmen from the people who actually grade their papers and lead their class discussions.

College is your chance to see what youve been missing, both in

the outside world and within yourself. Use this time to explore asmuch as you can.

Take classes in many different subjects before picking yourmajor. Try lots of different clubs and activities. Make friends withpeople who grew up much poorer than you, and others much richer.Date someone of a different race or religion. (And no, hooking up at aparty doesnt count.) Spend a semester abroad or save up and go

backpacking in Europe or Asia.Somewhere in your childhood is a gaping hole. Fill this hole. Dont know what classical music is all about? Thats bad. Dont

know who Lady Gaga is? Thats worse. If you were raised in a protected cocoon, this is the time to experience the world beyon d.

College is also a chance to learn new things about yourself. Never been much of a leader? Try forming a club or a band.The best things I did in college all involved explorations like this. I was originally a theater major but by branching out andtaking a math class I discovered I actually liked math, and I enjoyed hanging out with technical people.

By dabbling in leadership I ran the math club and directed a musical I learned how to formulate a vision and persuadepeople to join me in bringing it to li fe. Now Im planning to become an entrepreneur after graduate school. It may seem crazy, butit was running a dinky club that set me on the path to seeing myself as someone who could run a business.

Try lots of things in college. You never know whats goi ng to stick. TIM NOVIKOFF, Ph.D. student in applied mathematics at Cornell

Chances are, if you are taking the time to read this advice, you already have the quality necessary to undertake theintellectual challenges of a college education a seriousness of purpose. What I want to speak to is much more mundane, but it

will make your transition into college easier: amid the thrill and vertigo of change, be kind to and patient with yourself.Remember to take some time away from campus from the demands of schoolwork and the trappings of the college sociallife. Explore the town yo ure living in. Meet people who are not professors or fellow students. If you spend all of your time onschool grounds, then it becomes too easy for the criticism from an occasional unkind professor or the conflict with a roommate totake on a monstrous scale. And to let that happen is to suffer from a mistake of emphasis; college should be a part of, but not theentire scope of, your existence for the next few years.

In Virginia Woolfs novel Mrs. Dalloway, characters are troubled and traumatized by the ir inability to maintain a propersense of proportion; ordinary tasks life itself, for one of the characters become outsized and unmanageable.

I mention this not because I think your situation will be so dire if you dont heed my advice, but mostly because Mrs.

Dalloway is a great read, and I highly recommend it. WILLIE X. LIN, student in the M.F.A. program in creative writing at Washington University in St. Louis

First-years are under an unbelievable pressure not only to succeed, but to excel in college. They walk into a university alreadyfeeling guilty that they dont know what they want to major in, or what their career path is going to be. But be comfortable withthe fact that you dont know anything. Nobody does.

During my first week in art school, I sat in a dark lecture hall as a professor asked questions I couldnt answer and showed

slides I couldnt identify. I felt as if I was the only one in the room who didnt have a clue. So, when my drawing teacher invitedseveral of us students to a potluck dinner at her house, I was still worried that I was out of my league. But in this casual setting,everyone opened up, and I was able to talk about art in the most relaxed and personal way.

As we returned to the dorms in the back of our now- favorite professors pickup truck, I remember looking up at the night skyand the trees whizzing by and thinking, This is what college is supposed to feel like! Relax and enjoy the ride.

EVAN LaLONDE, student in the M.F.A. program in contemporary art practice at Portland State University

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/opinion/26gradstudents.html

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STUDENT A1. In the financial field, the chances of being a very successful professional are unpredictable . You never know when it is going

to happen!

2. Downloading copyrighted material without the owners permission is illegal .3. When we first start working, there are a couple of problems we may face because we are quite immature and

inexperienced.

4. If you work in an office or have an executive position in t he company, you cant wear casual clothes because its inadequate / inappropriate for your professional image.

5. If a person feels that his or her work is irrelevant or not important, chances are he or she will look for another job soon.6. Some doctors are now using the computer and printing the prescriptions because their handwriting is usually quite

_______________.

7. People working under pressure for long periods of time tend to be more ______________ and be rude to others.8. The financial crisis in 2008 almost made my company go out of business, but now it is surprisingly growing again. Its

___________________!

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The telecommunications sector is growing because of the great demand in Brazil; however, the number of professionals in

the field is still _______________.

10. Some people can have a flexible work schedule, which means that their working hours are __________________; however,they should be very responsible to manage them.

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STUDENT B 1. In the financial field, the chances of being a very successful professional are _________________. You never know when it is

going to happen!

2. Downloading copyrighted material without the owners permission is _______________.3. When we first start working, there are a couple of problems we may face because we are quite _________________ and

inexperienced.

4. If you work in an office or have an executive position in the company, you cant wear casual clothes because its

__________________ for your professional image.5. If a person feels that his or her work is _________________ or not important, chances are he or she will look for another job

soon.

6. Some doctors are now using the computer and printing the prescriptions because their handwriting is usually quiteillegible .

7. People working under pressure for long periods of time tend to be more impolite and be rude to others.8. The financial crisis in 2008 almost made my company go out of business, but now it is surprisingly growing again. Its

unbelievable !9. The telecommunications sector is growing because of the great demand in Brazil; however, the number of professionals in

the field is still insufficient .10. Some people can have a flexible work schedule, which means that their working hours are irregular ; however, they should

be very responsible to manage them.


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I remember my mother talking about life in the 1940s. She said she really loved living in a small town

where everyone pretty much knew everyone else. She often told me that she ___________ like doing the

shopping because it got her out of the house. She ____________ walk everywhere of course - they didn'thave a car in those days, and anyway, my dad would be at work. She _______ walk about two miles on a

Friday to the grocer's. She always ____________ go to the same one because they ____________ deliver,

which meant she could go and have her hair and her nails done and still be home before the groceries

arrived! All that changed when she had us children, of course!



shopping because it got her out of the house. She ____________ walk everywhere of course - they didn't

have a car in those days, and anyway, my dad would be at work. She _______ walk about two miles on a






shopping because it got her out of the house. She ____________ walk everywhere of course - they didn't

have a car in those days, and anyway, my dad would be at work. She _______ walk about two miles on a








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I remember my mother talk ing about life in the 1940s . S/he said s/he really loved living in a small townwhere everyone pretty much knew everyone else .

S/he often told me that s/he used to like doing the shopping because it got her out of the house .

S/he used to walk everywhere of course - they didn't have a car in those days, and anyway, my dad wouldbe at work .

S/he'd walk about two miles on a Friday to the grocer's . S/he always used to go to the same one becausethey used to deliver , which meant s/he could go and have her hair and her nails done and still be homebefore the groceries arrived!

All that changed when she had us children, of course!

I remember my mother talk ing about life in the 1940s . S/he said s/he really loved living in a small townwhere everyone pretty much knew everyone else .

S/he often told me that s/he used to like doing the shopping because it got her out of the house .

S/he used to walk everywhere of course - they didn't have a car in those days, and anyway, my dad wouldbe at work .

S/he'd walk about two miles on a Friday to the grocer's . S/he always used to go to the same one becausethey used to deliver , which meant s/he could go and have her hair and her nails done and still be homebefore the groceries arrived!

All that changed when she had us children, of course!




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Making a point Disagreeing

I h av e to s ay t ha t

I d l i ke to p oin t ou t th a t

W el l , one / the po in t i s t ha t

I m so rry to sa y th at

I m n ot so s u r e ab ou t tha t .I m af rai d I h av e to d i sa gr ee .

Yes , b u t dont y ou th in k t ha t

Giving opinions Showing concern

In my e xp er i enc e ,

I o f t en f i n d th a t

I f y ou a sk me

To b e qu i t e h one s t ,

A s f ar as I m co n c ern ed

I m a b i t c on c ern ed ab ou t

I t mi ght be a p ro b le m i f

I d be w orr ied a bo u t


Making a point Disagreeing

I h av e to s ay t ha t

I d l i ke to p oin t ou t th a t

W el l , one / the po in t i s t ha t

I m so rry to sa y th at

I m n ot so s u r e ab ou t tha t .

I m af rai d I h av e to d i sa gr ee .

Yes , b u t dont y ou th in k t ha t

Giving opinions Showing concern

In my e xp er i enc e ,

I o f t en f i n d th a t

I f y ou a sk me

To b e qu i t e h one s t ,

A s f ar as I m co n c ern ed

I m a b i t c on c ern ed ab ou t

I t mi ght be a p ro b le m i f

I d be w orr ied a bo u t





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he Woman in White by Wilkie Collins was published as a newspaper serial in 1859. In 1860 a collected edition of thechapters was published in book form. The fictional story is considered to be one of the first mystery novels, as well as

one of the finest.

Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher, is hired to teach the beautiful Laura Fairlie and her half-sister Marian Halcombe.

Laura is a weak creature, heir to the family fortune while Marian is a strong-minded individual. Soon Walter and Laura fall inlove. However, Laura has already promised Sir Percival her hand in marriage. Soon it becomes clear that Sir Percival hasmoney problems and has his eye on Lauras money. Not a man of honor, Sir Percival and his friend, Count Fosco, plan to gettheir hands on the treasure pot.

When Walt er and Marian realize that Lauras life is in danger, the two uncover the dastardly scheme in an attempt torescue the young bride. Throughout the book, a mysterious lady in white wanders in and out of the story, lonely, dejectedand desperate to meet with Laura.

Even though this is a Victorian novel, it is still gripping, engaging and a page turner. The characters created by Collins arethree dimensional, vivid, intelligent, thought- provoking and sometimes hilarious even by todays standards. The story is nottold in a straight narrative form, but rather in a series of letters, firsthand accounts, diaries, and dispositions by the maincharacters, as well as some supporting characters.

Since this novel was first serialized, every chapter ends with a twist to keep the readers coming back, but that is not tosay there arent many twists in the chapters themselves. As a detective novel, the narrative is faithful to the art ofinvestigation. Walter Hartright, the one who is doing the investigation, doesnt only talk to witnesses, but also minorcharacters who can give him the background on those he is investigating.

However, The Woman in White is not only a mystery but also a Gothic romance where a man and a woman give upalmost everything to be together. Collins moves the story precisely, gracefully, and with wonderful prose and a narrativestyle which reminded me of Charles Dickens. The plot is complex, twisted, engaging, yet realistic and easy to digest.

One of the most wonderful things about this book is the fantastic supporting cast. Count Fosco, the main villain, is aVictorian Tony Soprano, with the same charm, body type, and villainous and cunning initiatives. Frederick Fairlie, ahypochondriac man, had me laughing out loud, as well as the first several appearances of the Italian Professor Pesca.

Even though this The Woman in White might not have been on your high-school or college reading list, it is certainly

worthy of the honor. The book has never been out of print since it was published, and with good reason.From: http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-woman-in-white1/page-2/

PRE-READING1. How has the reading been so far?2. Have you been enjoying the reading? Why (not)?

WHILE-READING1. Has the review clarified anything about the plot you hadnt understood previously?

2. Do you personally agree with the way the characters are described below?

o Laura is a weak creature o Marian is a strong -minded individual o Not a man of honor, Sir Percival and his friend, Count Fosco o The characters created by Collins are three dimensional, vivid, intelligent, thought -provoking

and sometimes hilarious even by todays standards

3. Do you agree with the following statement: every chapter ends with a twist to keep the readers coming back, but that isnot to say there arent many twists in the chapters themselves ?

4. Which of the words is NOT used to describe the book?A. Mystery Novel B. Victorian Novel C. Detective Novel D. Gothic Romance E. Horror Story

POST-READINGQUESTION: Does the story remind you of any other book you have read or film you have seen?

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It paints a powerful and compelling portrait of the man who has

become an icon. We don't need to see more of his life to understand

how rare a figure he was - this window is more than sufficient.

James Berardinelli, Reel Views Source: www.rottentomatoes.com

Hopelessly dumb and often unintentionally funny. As with everything

about this nutty series, I couldn't shake the feeling that Stephenie

Meyer's creation is just kooky in all the wrong ways .

Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat Source: www.rottentomatoes.com


It paints a powerful and compelling portrait of the man who has

become an icon. We don't need to see more of his life to understand

how rare a figure he was - this window is more than sufficient.

James Berardinelli, Reel Views Source: www.rottentomatoes.com

Hopelessly dumb and often unintentionally funny. As with everything

about this nutty series, I couldn't shake the feeling that Stephenie

Meyer's creation is just kooky in all the wrong ways .

Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat Source: www.rottentomatoes.com


Upper-Intermediate 2Set B LESSON 22



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Gapped Listening activityWell, we do mark certain birthdays here, dont we? And we often have big birthday parties with music, dancing, food and

drink that kind of thing. As for reasons to celebrate at a (1) _________________ Well, at 16 you can get married without

your (2) ___________________ in England and Scotland, and you can (3) _________________, but you cant vote until you

are 18 . Theres nothing much that turning 21 (4) _________________ do, but people still see that as a(5) _________________. I think any one of these milestones in your life can be seen as a (6) _________________. But, you

know, times have changed. There are people who get married at 16, just as there are people who leave home

(7) _________________, but in recent years we find that more and more people (8) _________________ with their parents

until they are older. Compared to the past, Id say that the average 16 -year-old and even, dare I say it, the average 18-year-

old, is not very well equipped to start out (9) _________________. You could say that leaving home to go to university at 18

is probably (10) _________________ many people learn to stand on their own two feet. But I think a lot of people find this a

confusing and very difficult time.





are 18 . Theres nothing much that turning 21 (4) _________________ do, but people still see that as a

(5) _________________. I think any one of these milestones in your life can be seen as a (6) _________________. But, you

know, times have changed. There are people who get married at 16, just as there are people who leave home(7) _________________, but in recent years we find that more and more people (8) _________________ with their parents









are 18 . Theres nothing much that turning 21 (4) _________________ do, but people still see that as a(5) _________________. I think any one of these milestones in your life can be seen as a (6) _________________. But, you

know, times have changed. There are people who get married at 16, just as there are people who leave home

(7) _________________, but in recent years we find that more and more people (8) _________________ with their parents










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Legal rights in the UK

1. At the age of 18, you can A. ( ) the right to get married without your parentspermission.

2. You are not entitled B. ( ) to live with their parents rather than on theirown.

3. When you are 18, you are C. ( ) allowed to buy cigarettes and tobacco.

4. When you reach 18, you are permitted D. ( ) consent until you are at the age of 18.

5. From the age of 18 you have E. ( ) legally make contracts in your own right to buya house, flat or land.

6. You cant join the armed forces without yourparents

F. ( ) when you will go to prison if you aresentenced.

7. Turning 21 allows you G. ( ) to get a commercial pilots license.

8. Getting married and having a child H. ( ) are usually considered milestones in apersons life.

9. The age of 21 is the time I. ( ) to vote in political elections until you are 18.

10. Although people leave home at 18, they tend J. ( ) to adopt a child, which is a major turning pointin a persons life.


Legal rights in the UK

1. At the age of 18, you can A. ( ) the right to get married without your parentspermission.

2. You are not entitled B. ( ) to live with their parents rather than on theirown.

3. When you are 18, you are C. ( ) allowed to buy cigarettes and tobacco.

4. When you reach 18, you are permitted D. ( ) consent until you are at the age of 18.

5. From the age of 18 you have E. ( ) legally make contracts in your own right to buya house, flat or land.

6. You cant join the armed forces without yourparents

F. ( ) when you will go to prison if you aresentenced.

7. Turning 21 allows you G. ( ) to get a commercial pilots license.

8. Getting married and having a child H. ( ) are usually considered milestones in apersons life.

9. The age of 21 is the time I. ( ) to vote in political elections until you are 18.

10. Although people leave home at 18, they tend J. ( ) to adopt a child, which is a major turning pointin a persons life.





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) .

C h a r a c t e r s

T o u l a= t h e b r i d e

I a n= t h e g r o o m

G u s =

T o u l a s f a t h e r

M a r i a= T o u l a' s m u m

N i c k = T o u l a' s b r o t h e r

A u n t V o u l a= T o u l a' s c l o s e s t a u n t

G u s :

Y e s , s m a r t y , i f w e i n v i t e M a k o p o u l o s e s w e h a v e t o i n v i t e A d a m o p o u l o s e s !

T h e y ' r e c o u s i n s !

T o u l a :

D a d , t h e t h i n g i s t h a t w e j u s t w a n t t o k e e p i t s m a l l . I t ' s l i k e y o u' d r a t h e r g o

b a n k r u p t t h a n

i n s u l t a n y o n e f r o m t h e c h u r c h .

G u s :

T o u l a . . . I c o m e

t o t h i s c o u n t r y w i t h U S $ 8 i n m y p o c k e t . . . t o m a k e A L L t h i s f o r

Y O U . A n d . . . w h o k n o w s h o w l o n g I ' m g o i n g t o b e a l i v e ?

T o u l a :

L e t m e s e e t h e l i s t .

G u s :

A l l r i g h t .

( . . . ) N i c k :

H e y , T o u l a !

T o u l a :

Y e a h ?

N i k o :

L i s t e n , I g o t t h e g r e a t e s t c o n n e c t i o n f o r y o u r i n v i t a t i o n s .

T o u l a :

N o , w e' r e g o n n a o r d e r o u r o w n i n v i t a t i o n s , o k a y ? I d o n' t w a n t s o m e t h i n g y o u r

c a s h - o n l y c o n n e c t i o n g e t s t h a t f a l l s o f f o f a t r u c k .

N i c k :

Y e a h , b u t t h e y c o m e t h r o u g h , r i g h t ?

A u n t V o u l a : F o r G o d ' s s a k e , l e t t h e m a n t a l k . W h y a r e y o u a l w a y s s o s t u b b o r n ?

T o u l a :

I ' m n o t s t u b b o r n . . . [ T o u l a s t a r t s a n a r g u m e n t w i t h A u n t V o u l a ]

M a r i a :

G i r l s , I o r d e r e d t h e i n v i t a t i o n s t w o w e e k s a g o .

T u l a :

M o m , I n e v e r s a w a w e d d i n g i n v i t a t i o n .

M a r i a :

I ' l l g o g e t t h e m

. W a i t t i l l y o u s e e t h e m .

D a d :

O H H H H ! B r a v o ! [ E v e r y o n e g e t s a n i n v i t a t i o n a n d s t a r t l o o k i n g a t t h e m . ]

I a n :

[ L o o k i n g u n c o m f o r t a b l e a f t e r r e a d i n g t h e w e d d i n g i n v i t a t i o n ] U m m . . . m y

p a r e n t s ' n a m e s a r e R o d n e y a n d H a r r i e t .

T o u l a :

" R o d n e y a n d H a r r y" ?

N i c k :

H e y , I a n , I d i d n' t n o t i c e , s o I b e t t h e y w o n' t .

S c r i p t b a s e d o n t h e s u b t i t l e s o f t h e f i l m M y B i g F a t G r e e k W e d d i n g ( 2 0 0 2

) .

C h a r a c t e r s

T o u l a= t h e b r i d e

I a n= t h e g r o o m

G u s =

T o u l a s

f a t h e r

M a r i a= T o u l a' s m u m

N i c k = T o u l a' s b r o t h e r

A u n t V o u l a= T o u l a' s c l o s e s t a u n t

G u s :

Y e s , s m a r t y , i f w e i n v i t e M a k o p o u l o s e s w e h a v e t o i n v i t e A d a m o p o u l o s e s !

T h e y ' r e c o u s i n s !

T o u l a :

D a d , t h e t h i n g i s t h a t w e j u s t w a n t t o k e e p i t s m a l l . I t ' s l i k e y o u' d r a t h e r g o

b a n k r u p t t h a n i n s u l t a n y o n e f r o m t h e c h u r c h .

G u s :

T o u l a . . . I c o m e t o t h i s

c o u n t r y w i t h U S $ 8 i n m y p o c k e t . . . t o m a k e A L L t h i s f o r

Y O U . A n d . . . w h o k n o w s h o w l o n g I ' m g o i n g t o b e a l i v e ?

T o u l a :

L e t m e s e e t h e l i s t .

G u s :

A l l r i g h t .

( . . . ) N i c k :

H e y , T o u l a !

T o u l a :

Y e a h ?

N i k o :

L i s t e n , I g o t t h e g r e a t e s t c o n n e c t i o n f o r y o u r i n v i t a t i o n s .

T o u l a :

N o , w e' r e g o n n a o r d e r o u r o w n i n v i t a t i o n s , o k a y ? I d o n' t w

a n t s o m e t h i n g y o u r

c a s h - o n l y c o n n e c t i o n g e t s t h a t f a l l s o f f o f a t r u c k .

N i c k :

Y e a h , b u t t h e y c o m e t h r o u g h , r i g h t ?

A u n t V o u l a : F o r G o d ' s s a k e , l e t t h e m a n t a l k . W h y a r e y o u a l w a y s s o s t u b b o r n ?

T o u l a :

I ' m n o t s t u b b o r n . . . [ T o u l a s t a r t s a n a r g u m e n t w i t h A u n t V o u l a ]

M a r i a :

G i r l s , I o r d e r e d t h e i n v i t a t i o n s t w o w e e k s a g o .

T u l a :

M o m , I n e v e r s a w a w e d d i n g i n v i t a t i o n .

M a r i a :

I ' l l g o g e t t h e m . W a i t t i l l y o u s e e t h e m .

D a d :

O H H H H ! B r a v o ! [ E v e r y o n e g e t s a n i n v i t a t i o n a n d s t a r t l o o k i n g a t t h e m . ]

I a n :

[ L o o k i n g u n c o m f o r t a b l e a f t e r r e a d i n g t h e w e d d i n g i n v i t a t i o n ] U m m . . . m y

p a r e n t s ' n a m e s a r e R o d n e y a n d H a r r i e t .

T o u l a :

" R o d n e y a n d H a r r y" ?

N i c k :

H e y , I a n , I d i d n' t n o t i c e , s o I b e t t h e y w o n' t .


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Name of festival Gramado Film Festival

When/Where is it heldAnnually held in July or August in the city of Gramado,Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.First held in 1973

Number of shows

48 film exhibitions, an award ceremony for 24

categories (13 for Brazilian films, 8 for Internationalfilms, and 3 for Special awards)

Number of free shows 5 film exhibitions for the local community

Number of venuesVarious venues around the city, including the Palaceof Festivals, Elisabeth Rosenfeld Theatre andCommunity Centre Varzea Grande

Things to seeFull-length and short-length filmsAwards ceremonyNatural beauty and architecture of the city

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_de_Gramado / http://www.gramadomagazine.com.br

Name of festival Rock in Rio

When/Where is it held

4 editions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1985, 1991, 2001

and 20115 editions in Lisbon, Portugal 2004, 2006, 2008,2010 and 20123 editions in Madrid, Spain 2008, 2010 and 2012

Number of shows

Dozens of shows including famous bands and singersof different music stylesIn Brazil, 28 bands (national and international) havepresented such as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, OzzyOsbourne, Queen, Paralamas do Sucesso, BaroVermelho and Gilberto Gil

Number of venues

In Rio it has been held at the City of RockIn Lisbon, at the Bela Vista parkIn Madrid it has been held in the borough of Argandadel Rey

Things to seeRock bands, Pop groups and singers, famous localbands and singers

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_in_Rio / http://rockinrio.com/rio/en/rock-in-rio/historia/

Name of festival Lollapalooza

When/Where is it held

First held as a festival in 2005, at Grant Park in Chicago,United StatesIn Brazil, it was held on 7 and 8 April 2012 and againfrom 29 to 31 March 2013

Number ofperformances

Dozens of comedy performances and side shows fordifferent public

Number of showsMore than 50 artists and bands featuring popularalternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop.

Number of venues In Brazil (2013) it took place at Jockey Club de So Paulo

Things to seeAbout 60 rock bands including The Killers and FranzFerdinandFamous local and international DJs

Sources: http://www.lollapalooza.com / http://www.lollapaloozabr.com/info

Name of festival Paraty International Literary Festival

When/Where is it heldFrom 3 to 7 July 2013 in Paraty, BrazilFirst held in 2003

Number of events About 200 events

Main event20 round table discussions featuring guests fromvarious backgrounds (writers, filmmakers,cartoonists, historians, journalists and artists)

Complementary events Casa da Cultura, Flipzona and FlipinhaNumber of venues Throughout the town of Paraty

Things to seeDebates, shows, exhibitions, workshops, filmscreenings and school presentations

Source: http://www.flip.org.br/institucional.php?idioma_new=I Material de uso exclusivo da Associao Cultura Inglesa So Paulo. 2013



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A So when my parents asked me to come with them on holiday to Spain over New Year. (1) ________________ I felt quite relieved and said yes. I would just have a restful time away. (2) ________________ , it turned out to bethe noisiest New Years Eve I can remember.

B (3) ________________ , they were the most amazing fireworks I have ever seen. The celebrations carried onwell into the night and our new friends took us with them, showing us traditional Spanish dancing and plying uswith food. It was wonderful. At last I felt I knew what New Years Eve was really about.

C (4) ________________ , New Years Eve has always been something of a mystery to me. Why do people makeso much fuss about the change from one day to the next? I do not really enjoy the parties and I have neverproperly appreciated the importance of celebrating friendships.

D We went to a restaurant thinking most people would have eaten, but there was nowhere to sit it waspacked. But (5) ________________ a Spanish family made room for us at their table and insisted on involving usin their celebrations. They explained that at midnight everyone would gather the main square for a hugefirework show and invited us to join them for it.

E We flew to Valencia on 31 December. After booking into our hotel and the Old City, we wandered around thestreets marveling at the beautiful architecture. By nine oclock crowds of people were gathering, singing anddancing, but (6) ________________ there would be a loud bang at times when someone let off a firecracker andwe would almost jump out of our skins.


A So when my parents asked me to come with them on holiday to Spain over New Year. (1) ________________ I felt quite relieved and said yes. I would just have a restful time away. (2) ________________ , it turned out to bethe noisiest New Years Eve I can r emember.

B (3) ________________ , they were the most amazing fireworks I have ever seen. The celebrations carried onwell into the night and our new friends took us with them, showing us traditional Spanish dancing and plying uswith food. It was wonderf ul. At last I felt I knew what New Years Eve was really about.

C (4) ________________ , New Years Eve has always been something of a mystery to me. Why do people makeso much fuss about the change from one day to the next? I do not really enjoy the parties and I have neverproperly appreciated the importance of celebrating friendships.

D We went to a restaurant thinking most people would have eaten, but there was nowhere to sit it waspacked. But (5) ________________ a Spanish family made room for us at their table and insisted on involving usin their celebrations. They explained that at midnight everyone would gather the main square for a hugefirework show and invited us to join them for it.

E We flew to Valencia on 31 December. After booking into our hotel and the Old City, we wandered around thestreets marveling at the beautiful architecture. By nine oclock crowds of people were gathering, singing anddancing, but (6) ________________ there would be a loud bang at times when someone let off a firecracker and

we would almost jump out of our skins.




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Answer key

C To be honest , New Years Eve has always been something of a mystery to me. Why do people make so muchfuss about the change from one day to the next? I do not really enjoy the parties and I have never properlyappreciated the importance of celebrating friendships.A So when my parents asked me to come with them on holiday to Spain over New Year. Naturally I felt quiterelieved and said yes. I would just have a restful time away. In fact , it turned out to be the noisiest New YearsEve I can remember.

E We flew to Valencia on 31 December. After booking into our hotel and the Old City, we wandered around thestreets marveling at the beautiful architecture. By nine oclock crowds of people were gathering, singing anddancing, but oddly there would be a loud bang at times when someone let off a firecracker and we would almost

jump out of our skins.D We went to a restaurant thinking most people would have eaten, but there was nowhere to sit it waspacked. But fortunately a Spanish family made room for us at their table and insisted on involving us in theircelebrations. They explained that at midnight everyone would gather the main square for a huge firework showand invited us to join them for it.B Actually , they were the most amazing fireworks I have ever seen. The celebrations carried on well into thenight and our new friends took us with them, showing us traditional Spanish dancing and plying us with food. Itwas wonderful. At last I felt I knew what New Years Eve was really about.

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