As some of you may know: the World Equestrianism (having to do with horses) Games are being held at the moment. On a website I saw the following news about Adelinde Cornelissen (by the way, a former English teacher, and her horse, who were eliminated while doing their test. I think the article contains some very nice idioms and therefore I want you to see it.
"The Grand Prix team competition at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, which resumed today with the second group of riders, has taken several dramatic turns so far similar to a tragic opera. The Netherlands' number two rider, Adelinde Cornelissen, who is a strong contender for the individual medals, was eliminated because her horse Parzival bit the tip of his tongue and blood showed in his mouth. It happened right in front of the judge's box at C during the rein back. Cornelissen was excused from the class and sadly for her the 2010 World Equestrian Games are over."
www.eurodressage.com
woensdag 29 september 2010
maandag 27 september 2010
Juliette
Hi everyone,
Please let me introduce myself, my name is Juliette Snijders. I was born in Boxmeer where I've lived ever since, together with my parents. I go to the Elzendaal College in Boxmeer and I'm in class 4Vb.
My favourite hobby is horseriding. When I was 11 years old, I got my own pony. Together we compete in dressage and we jump on the side. Since 4 months, I'm also riding 3 other horses. They're not mine but I ride and compete with them at the request of their owners. It's a bit busy at times but I still love it!
Math isn't really my strongest subject at school, I'm better at Economics and at History.
Italy and America are my number 1 holiday destinations. Two and three years ago I've been to Rome and to Venice. Both of the places where beautiful! Especially the Piazza Navona at Rome was amazing! I've never been to America, but I've got an unkel who lives there. Next holiday I'd love to go there.
When I've finished school, I'd like to study law in Nijmegen or in Maastricht.
Greets,
Juliette
Please let me introduce myself, my name is Juliette Snijders. I was born in Boxmeer where I've lived ever since, together with my parents. I go to the Elzendaal College in Boxmeer and I'm in class 4Vb.
My favourite hobby is horseriding. When I was 11 years old, I got my own pony. Together we compete in dressage and we jump on the side. Since 4 months, I'm also riding 3 other horses. They're not mine but I ride and compete with them at the request of their owners. It's a bit busy at times but I still love it!
Math isn't really my strongest subject at school, I'm better at Economics and at History.
Italy and America are my number 1 holiday destinations. Two and three years ago I've been to Rome and to Venice. Both of the places where beautiful! Especially the Piazza Navona at Rome was amazing! I've never been to America, but I've got an unkel who lives there. Next holiday I'd love to go there.
When I've finished school, I'd like to study law in Nijmegen or in Maastricht.
Greets,
Juliette
dinsdag 21 september 2010
Idiom Test 3000
Dear all,
For this year the word list will be divided into three parts.
First test (tw1) = A-D.
Second test (tw2) = E-M
Third test (tw3) = N-S
So no time to waste.
For this year the word list will be divided into three parts.
First test (tw1) = A-D.
Second test (tw2) = E-M
Third test (tw3) = N-S
So no time to waste.
zaterdag 18 september 2010
Idioms and the Oxford 3000
For learning the Oxford 3000 list, it seems that somebody has already done major work for us: http://www.oxfordadvancedlearnersdictionary.com/oxford3000/
Here you can find not only an explanation of the words, but also pronunciation and loads of examples.
Here you can find not only an explanation of the words, but also pronunciation and loads of examples.
donderdag 16 september 2010
The flo-joe website
One of the best websites to help you work your way towards the exam is the Flo-Joe website. You can find it at www.flo-joe.co.uk. Good luck and enjoy!
dinsdag 14 september 2010
My story
Hi, all
I'm Joris and I live in Boxmeer it's a village near the river the Maas. I also was born in Boxmeer and still live in the same house (about 4 month's elder than me) as where I was born. I live in a freestanding house, with a nice garden around it, in a neighbourhood called Luneven. We live in this house with my mom, dad, my two little sisters called: Eline and Anneke and me of course. My hobby's are doing taekwondo and athletics, I really like doing them both. When I've got some spare time I like gaming/hanging around with my friends. My favourite food is Chinese food. I go to Elzendaalcollege and I'm in class 4VD. My favourite subject is History and I like some subjects wich look a bit like it. My worst subject is Mathematics, that's just not my cup of tea at all. My nicest holiday ever was this year when we went to America. We have just seen so many different\abnormal things. France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Switserland, Austria, England, Schotland and Italy were very nice too. When I've finished school I would like to do something with Economics, History or Politics.
This was my little story, I hoped you enjoyed reading it.
Greetings, Joris
I'm Joris and I live in Boxmeer it's a village near the river the Maas. I also was born in Boxmeer and still live in the same house (about 4 month's elder than me) as where I was born. I live in a freestanding house, with a nice garden around it, in a neighbourhood called Luneven. We live in this house with my mom, dad, my two little sisters called: Eline and Anneke and me of course. My hobby's are doing taekwondo and athletics, I really like doing them both. When I've got some spare time I like gaming/hanging around with my friends. My favourite food is Chinese food. I go to Elzendaalcollege and I'm in class 4VD. My favourite subject is History and I like some subjects wich look a bit like it. My worst subject is Mathematics, that's just not my cup of tea at all. My nicest holiday ever was this year when we went to America. We have just seen so many different\abnormal things. France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Switserland, Austria, England, Schotland and Italy were very nice too. When I've finished school I would like to do something with Economics, History or Politics.
This was my little story, I hoped you enjoyed reading it.
Greetings, Joris
This is me, Max
Hi,
My name is Max Lintjens. I was born 15 years ago in Nijmegen at the 27th of august 1995. These days I live in Gennep, a small city in the north of the province Limburg. I live there with my mother and father. I'm an only child, so I don't have any brothers or sisters. Nor do i have any pets, so its always quite calm around the house. I really like to play basketball. I play basketball at the Cougars, Gennep's basketball association. I train once a week and usually have one match every weekend. I also like to play games on the computer and hang around outside with some friends. I work at the Albert Heijn in Gennep, where i work two to three days every week. My favourite subject is PE, becous I like to do sports. My worst jubject is Dutch, becous I think Dutch is the most difficult language I know. When I grow up I want to be an architect.
I hope we'll have a lot of fun this year.
See you later,
Max
My name is Max Lintjens. I was born 15 years ago in Nijmegen at the 27th of august 1995. These days I live in Gennep, a small city in the north of the province Limburg. I live there with my mother and father. I'm an only child, so I don't have any brothers or sisters. Nor do i have any pets, so its always quite calm around the house. I really like to play basketball. I play basketball at the Cougars, Gennep's basketball association. I train once a week and usually have one match every weekend. I also like to play games on the computer and hang around outside with some friends. I work at the Albert Heijn in Gennep, where i work two to three days every week. My favourite subject is PE, becous I like to do sports. My worst jubject is Dutch, becous I think Dutch is the most difficult language I know. When I grow up I want to be an architect.
I hope we'll have a lot of fun this year.
See you later,
Max
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