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Why you should give your child a middle name

Naming a child is one of the first pleasures of being pregnant — that, and being able to feel those precious baby
kicks. When it comes to assigning your new baby a denomination, there's a lot to take into consideration.
Finding the right balance between uniqueness, sentiment, and how it sounds is a delicate process. Though
considered unnecessary sometimes, I think the name that gets sandwiched between the first and last is actually
the best. In fact, I even gave my son two middle names. I have no idea if it's a long-standing tradition, but many
of the men in my family have two middle names. While it can certainly be a mouthful and runs the risk of
sounding like a law firm, I've always loved it. Doubling the middle names sounds more formal and gives a way
to honour both grandfathers or other relatives. And in some cases, a lot of children go by their middle names as
they get older.
Additionally, giving the child two middle names is quite common in the United Kingdom, and if it's good
enough for the royal family, it should be good enough for the rest of us.
Equally important to the argument for middle names is the chance to showcase your weirdness. Want to name
your child after a fruit or a meteorological event?
When I was picking a name for my son, whatever name I chose needed to sound good throughout his whole
life. As someone with a long and difficult-to-pronounce last name, I wanted to give my son the option of having
a middle name that could double as a last name, if he chose that his given name was too cumbersome.
While he is my little cartoon-watching toddler now, someday he'll be in the workforce, and he'll need a name
that gives him the option of appearing professional. Middle names give children an extra option in their future
lives as working individuals.
Most important, without a middle name, what are parents supposed to cry out when the child has been naughty?
Just the first name is too curt. To really strike fear in their hearts, firmly exclaiming their first, middle, and last
names is the only way to let them know you mean business, you do not joke, you are serious.
As long as that mere mention can get my toddler to listen, I'll always, always have a soft spot in my heart for
middle names. http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/pregnancy/baby-names/why-you-should-give-your-child-a-middle-name-20180419-h0yzlv#ixzz5EFOekoFy

1. Name two reasons for which middle names are significant.

2. What important family in the UK influences the tradition of middle names.
3. Say when the author feels really necessary to call her children by their middle names.
4. What do you need to build a reputation, a good name for yourself?
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EXAMEN BILINGV 2018

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER EARTHLIKE PLANET; HOPE THE CIVILIZATION

IS MORE ADVANCED

European astronomers, upon discovering a weird Earthlike planet outside of our own solar system, winningly
named Gliese 581c, were immediately fearful that the sort of behavior that goes on here might be more
widespread than previously believed and could only hope that the civilization is more advanced.
There was even some worrisome speculation about the possibility that the odd civilization could be at the same
stage as our own and if, in fact, it might currently be playing host to notorious individuals as our Earth has had.
Feeling that one version of such people is enough, they immediately resorted to the hope that, since the star
around which the planet spins is older than the sun, any civilization there might be more advanced than our
own.
Less concerned citizens began to speculate about what sort of weird inhabitants might reside there besides mass
murderers and insult comedians. The participants covered all the important categories, such as who might be
the most popular singers and actors.
Of course, the most revealing way to determine who might live there is to travel to the planet, but since it’s
about 20 light years away, the means of transportation is still not available.
Whether our inability to travel there just yet is good news for the earth or for the newly discovered weird planet
remains to be seen.

1.What have European astronomers discovered?

2. Why are astronomers worried about their new discovery?
3. What does less concerned citizens begin to speculate about?
4. Say what life on other planet would be like.
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EXAMEN BILINGV 2018

Hyde Park

London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) and with
over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens, there’s a good chance you’ll forget
you are right in the centre of London.

Hyde Park in London has something for everyone. You can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling and skating.
There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children’s playground.

The Park has two lakeside restaurants which are licensed and serve everything from a three-course meal to a
quick cup of coffee. Hyde Park is home to a number of fascinating buildings and monuments, such as The
Serpentine Bridge, the Joy of Life fountain and the famous Archiles statue. And with the Diana Memorial
Fountain and open air events throughout the year, there’s always something to see and do. If you’re out and
about on Sunday, head to Speaker’s Corner to hear London’s most vocal orators share their opinions with the
world.

Ice skating will also be available from November to January (specific dates to be confirmed)

1.Where is Hyde Park situated and how many trees does it have?
2. Who can enjoy in Hyde Park and what can they actually from?
3. Which are the park’s attractions? And what new attraction is going to be open in November?
4. Talk about visiting cities, going sightseeing. Why is this important, what can you visit in a big city? Also
name some landmarks in your city.
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A Royal Meal

We took a look at the Queen's typical day of eating and drinking, from the tea she drinks and biscuits she eats
when she wakes up to her low-carb lunches, her nightly glass of Champagne, and penchant for chocolate.
Deciding what to eat must be tough when you're a royal. Luckily, her Royal Majesty the Queen has a team on
hand to help her pick her menu — even when she's shopping at Waitrose.

The Queen starts her day with tea and biscuits. She has a freshly brewed pot of Earl Grey tea (no milk or sugar)
in bone china cup, with a few biscuits.

She then moves on to breakfast, which normally involves cereal and fruit. She likes her cereal to be served from
Tupperware, which she believes keeps it fresh. She occasionally opts for toast and marmalade. Or, on some
occasions, enjoys scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and truffle.

Lunch is something simple, like fish with vegetables. She likes to eat grilled Dover sole with wilted spinach or
courgettes, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady. She's also partial to a simple grilled chicken with
salad. She has a "no starch" rule when she's eating along, meaning no potatoes, rice, or pasta, McGrady told.
Starch is said to be quite unhealthy.

Every day, she takes afternoon tea. It's served with tiny sandwiches such as cucumber, smoked salmon, egg and
mayonnaise, or ham and mustard with the crusts removed (to save calories, no doubt), as well as jam pennies —
tiny raspberry jam sandwiches cut into circles the size of an English Penny. It also comes with McVitie's rich
tea biscuits, scones, and cakes, her favourites being honey and cream sponge, ginger, fruit, and the chocolate
biscuit cake which was served at Will and Kate's wedding, according to McGrady. For pudding, fresh fruit,
particularly the white peaches grown in greenhouses at Windsor Castle. She was so partial to these that she
would have them sent up to her when she was at Balmoral. "She didn't always eat everything," Mr McGrady
said. "She'd maybe have one or two tiny sandwiches, and sometimes she is in the habit of actually just
crumbling the scones on the carpet for the dogs to eat."

For dinner, fillets of beef or venison, pheasant, or salmon come from farms in Sandringham and Balmoral

1. How does the Queen chooses what to eat?

2. What does the first meal of the day consist of? And what rule does she follow and why?
3. What habit does the Queen sometimes do when she cannot eat everything?
4. Do you have a healthy diet? Talk about healthy eating habits.
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Dog lover is stunned to learn his missing miniature schnauzer had been stolen
by Amazon driver making a delivery

 Dog owner raised the alarm after his dog disappeared shortly after delivery
 After some detective work, he discovered the delivery driver had taken animal
 He is now warning other pet owners to watch out when deliveries are made
 Driver, who worked for independent firm, is now not handling Amazon deliveries

A dog lover has sent out a warning to all pet owners after his miniature schnauzer was taken by a driver
delivering Amazon parcels and letters.
Richard Guttfield organised a huge search after the 11-month-old dog Wilma went missing from his home in
the village of Marsworth, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire last Friday.
A driver had dropped off an order at the time the dog went missing, leading Mr Guttfield to ring the delivery
company to find out if he had any information.
But, after some detective work, the 51-year-old discovered in working with Amazon, that the driver may have
taken the dog.
Wilma has been since returned by Amazon, but Mr Guttfield is warning other pet owners to be on their guard.
He told The Sun: 'Our homes are all exposed to these drivers and the vast majority are great. But low lifes will
take advantage.'

Mr Guttfield has thanked all the locals who helped in the search for Wilma, as well as the website
www.doglost.co.uk, which helps owner find lost pets.
He posted on Facebook: 'Wilma is safe and home now thanks to an amazing effort form a lot of kind hearted
people.'
He is now raising awareness of other lost dogs to help owners who are in a similar situation to the one he found
himself in.
Amazon described the incident as 'inexcusable' and said the driver, who worked for an independent delivery
firm, is no longer working with Amazon packages.

1.How did an owner’s dog, a miniature schnauzer, disappear?

2. Who helped him find his dog?
3. What did the owner do after he recovered his pet?
4. Are you an animal lover? What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping a pet?
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Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the given word. ( 10 points)

Beavers
After the recent floods, (0) CONSERVATIONISTS are calling for 0.CONSERVE
Beavers to be reintroduced to Britain. You may wonder how
animals that build dams prevent (1) ............... when surely 1.FLOOD
the opposite is true.

However, beavers construct dams in upland areas, (2) ............... 2.CREATE

small pools and diversions that retain water and release water to
lowland areas much more (3) ............ . 3. GRADUAL
Until the 16th century, Beavers lived in wild in parts of Britain,
but they were hunted up to (4) ................., which meant until the 4.EXTINCT
last exemplary, for their fur. However, recently (5) ................. 5.VARY
British wildlife organisations have applied to reintroduce beavers
to the countryside. Along with their potential value in flood
prevention they would create wetland habitats and promote
(6) ............ . 6.TOUR

But such measures are controversial. Beavers recently

reintroduced to Estonia have flooded large areas of forest
and (7) ................ land, and this, in turn, 7.AGRICULTURE
has (8) .................. crops. 8. DAMAGE
As a result, it has (9) ........... been necessary to take measures 9, REAL
When the population becomes too large. Many people think
unethical to reintroduce a species which then will be done
away with.

Still people will always appreciate this (10) ...............architect of 10.FAME

dam building.

KEY.
1. FLOODS/ FLOODING
2. CREATING
3. GRADUALLY
4. EXTINCTION
5. VARIOUS
6. TOURISM
7. AGRICULTURAL
8. DAMAGED
9. REALLY
10. FAMOUS