FACTS OF THE WEEK
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up
into the sky.
The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said
to be the toughest tongue twister in the
English language.
"Rhythm" is the longest English word without a
vowel.
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents
a great king from history: Spades - King David,
Clubs - Alexander the Great, Hearts –
Charlemagne and Diamonds - Julius Caesar.
GOOD WEEK FOR:
A British company, which claims to have made a real
life invisibility cloak. The company says their shields
can hide a whole person, using a high precision
engineered lens to direct light from the subject away
from the observer.
01 April 2022
The 1
st
of April (also known as “April fools day”) was historically celebrated as the start of a New year –
due to its relationship with the start of Spring. France was one of the first countries to adopt 1
st
January as the official New year’s day . However many people initially refused to accept the change
and so were considered ‘April fools’.
Mayflower College is now open again for classroom-based courses and we will welcome our first
French group on Monday!
And now, some light-hearted stories we have found for you in the British media this week.
News and homework:
01 April 2022
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Take a look at these zebras and their shadows,
awarded by the National Geographic as Picture of
The Year - here.
QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
“Moderate strength is shown in violence, supreme
strength is shown in levity.” – G.K. Chesterton
And now for this week's homework:
‘1) How long did the Hundred Years War last (between England and France)?
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
3) From which animal do we get catgut?
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6) The Canary Islands in the Atlantic are named after what animal?
7) What was King George VI's first name?
8) What color is a purple finch?
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
And finally, your riddle this week is:-
Another name for factory,
A growing thing in a pot to see.
What you do to seeds,
And the opposite to weeds.
Have a good week and we will write again next Friday.
All the best
A possum seen clinging to a buoy, who was
rescued off the Australian coast. The marsupial
luckily survived his ordeal, was checked over by
a vet and released back into the wild on dry
land!
BAD WEEK FOR:
Neighbours of a cat who has kleptomania.
Charlie - Britain’s most prolific cat burglar -
brings home stolen items including toys,
cutlery, glasses, and even skateboards. The
cat's owner has set up a shelf with a sign
saying ‘Our cat Charlie likes taking things, do
any of these things belong to you? If they do
please help yourself!’
Coffee lovers – as 2 to 3 cups a day is associated
with a lower risk of heart disease and living longer,
according to new studies. Apparently those who
drink 2-3 cups per day had a 10-15% lower risk of
developing coronary heart disease,.
© MAYFLOWER COLLEGE english@maycoll.co.uk
MEANING: A surprising act that offends or insults someone
use: Her decision to leave the company to work for our
competitor was a slap in the face.
a slap in the face
Paul Stevens - Director (based in San Diego, USA)
Jill Tyler - General Manager (based in Plymouth, UK)
1) How long did the Hundred Years War last (between England and France)? 116 years (1337 to 1453)
2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador
3) From which animal do we get catgut? Sheep or Horses
4) In which month do Russians celebrate their October Revolution? November
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur
6) The Canary Islands in the Atlantic are named after what animal? Dogs
7) What was King George VI's first name? Albert
8) What colour is a purple finch? Crimson
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand
