Did you know that… Zinedine Zidane Has a name of Arabic origin. Zinedine translates as “the beautiful one of the path”. Yazeed, a part of his real Arabic name Zayn-u-Din Yazid Zaydan means “one who becomes greater”. Zidane have had sponsorship deals with the following companies: Adidas, Lego, Danone, Generali, France Telecom, Orange, Audi Ford and Christian Dior. This made him in 2005/2006 the sixth highest paid football player. Zidane is said
The great excitement arose among the people in my school when somebody had hung a note with “To whom it may concern” written on it. It was a leaflet left by our Physical Education coach. It was inviting all the volunteers to join Adventure Camp during the winter holiday. What was important, I felt like going there! I was ready to pack up and go! When I met the P.E. teacher I had all the questions
Brad is going to be a pilot! Brad Pitt, well known as a great actor and Angelina Jolie’s boyfriend has achieved a new step in his sport career. Although he is already a very good motor driver, he has decided to become a pilot, just like his brave wife. He got his pilot license after having attended a course; however his best friend, George Clooney does not want to fly with him. Clooney says that Brad
Dear Diary, It is high time to choose a sport discipline that will help me to keep fit and healthy. The problem is that I am not really keen on any particular disciplines but I would like to find myself a place in the world of sport. And so I have been thinking of various sport activities. Take swimming for example. I like warm water in the lake. Swimming seems a nice, not tiring activity. It makes
Rocky Marciano’s 49 Boxing Marciano began his professional career in 1947 by beating Lee Epperson, and over the next eight years, he proceeded to defeat all 49 of his opponents – 43 by knockout. In doing so, Marciano became the first heavyweight to go undefeated throughout his entire career. Michael Schumacher’s 7 championships F1 Driving Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut in 1991, and just one year later, he managed
Read a story It was six thirty in the morning and the swimming pool was completely empty. The only sound breaking the silence was the splash of Olaf cutting water with his strong arms. If somebody had observed him from the audience seats above, they would have seen a slim figure moving to the right and to the left again in a perfect crawl. They would have seen his strong limbs and lean
What a sport! Extreme sports aren’t a new idea. However, the number of these sports and their variety is bigger and bigger. It seems soon they will prevail on the sports scene as olympic sports are not growing in number in such a way. Read about the old ones and the new ones and choose the extreme for you! Bungee Jumping The idea of bungee jumping appeared in the 1950s, when David Attenborough
Perhaps you’d like to take up a sport but you are not really sure which sport you’d like. We can’t tell you anything about which of your muscles are better developed, but sport is also psychology. Check which type of sport is best for your personality. 1. How do you typically spend a Saturday evening? a) I stay at home and read a book. b) I go for a walk in the forest or park. c) I go to a party or club.
Teenagers about sport Franek I love running and I think it is not only a sport, but also a philosophy, a life style. I run about 4-5 times a week and if I could I would do it everyday, but sometimes I simply have no time. I run in the park nearby: fortunately it is large enough and there are good paths. It takes me about 40 minutes to run about seven kilometers. Sometimes I run more quickly, but normally I prefer to
Read a story Visiting relatives can be a pain. Especially if you have to be a city guide. My mum had communicated with a vivid tone of voice: „You know, Michał, next Saturday aunt Maryla comes to Warsaw. With her three cousins.” Ugh. I didn’t really like the cousins. There are two small girls, four and seven years old, so you can imagine we don’t really have any common topics. And there is their
Their fabulous life Britney Spears and Paris Hilton best friends? Yes, they are! Although they have hated each other for the last few years, now they seem to have a great fun together. Britney, who have recently broken up with her unfaithful husband, Kevin Federline, has decided to start her life as a single. So now, a mother of two, she spends time partying day by day with her friend, Paris Hilton. Girls
Once every few year a report on pop culture icons is made. You may find there most popular, impressive or simply famous people in the world… Last report was made in 2003. It presents 200 pop icons and first place on the list is taken by…. Oprah Winfrey, a well- -known American TV star. Oprah is famous for few reasons. She is a clear example of self made woman, who was brought up
Our types There are only a few days left in 2006, which means the Academy Award-worthy films start hitting theaters at full force. We have put together a list of our favorite Oscar picks so far… Best movie It is always the hardest choice to be made. One of the possible winners is “The Departed” by Martin Scorsesse. Although, it is an adaptation it’s well done with amazing actors, like Matt Damon,
You are about to find out. Don’t cheat. Just answer these easy questions. 1. In the famous writer’s name J.K. Rowling ” J” stands for: a) Joanna. b) Jane. c) Joan. 2. According to Bridget Jones the best outfit for “Princes and Princesses” dress party is: a) bunny’s costume. b) angel’s costume. c) witch’s costume. 3. Aesop suggests that when you are a mouse you can help the lion with your: a)
Reviews “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown This is how a mystery thriller should be written. You will find everything you want to expect in this book. The characters are not cliché but very realistic. The plot is complicated but logical enough to have fun from resolving it. There is an appropriate amount of suspension of disbelief, facts and important information are given in right moments, to flame our curiosity.
2006 Nobel Prize in literature As lots of people expected, the prize this year went to the Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk. This best-selling novelist focused on the study of the clash of cultures in Istanbul “caught between the desire for the west and admiration of the east”. He mixes influences of such well known writers as Kafka, Borges and Eco with Islamic literary influences and Turkish folk tradition. 2006 Nike
Alek, 18 Ever since I was the kid I’ve simply loved going to the cinema. The atmosphere of the movies excited me. Looking for my seat in a row, queuing to the box office. Now I spend all my pocket money on cinema and I can’t imagine a weekend before seeing one film at least. I love film festivals, for example Warsaw Film Festival or Era Nowe Horyzonty. They are great because you can see not
J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye What is it about? About a boy of sixteen who has just been expelled from school. It seems nobody understands teenagers better than Salinger. The adolescent’s cynical observation of the world around him shows his alienation and all the doubts and troubles of the teenage life. You will enjoy the slang! For all teenagers in the world, especially those who feel nobody understands them.
Films & books for you Dead Poets Society What is it about? About passion, frienship and courage. The action takes place at Welton Academy – an elite school for boys. John Keating (great Robin Williams!) is a new teacher. He is exceptional because he teaches the boys to show their feelings and to follow their hearts. Pupils belonging to a secret Society of Dead Poets meet in a cave and read poetry. For
1. Which are your favourite combinations of colours? a) Black and white, brown and black. b) Brown and blue, pink and red. c) Beige and brown. 2. What do the walls in your room look like? a) There are photos, your own paintings or you painted the walls in different colours. b) They are white. c) They are painted one colour or you have wallpaper. 3. Choose your favourite ending to the story:
