FILM REVIEW: HUNGER GAMES

This is the story of a young girl who is living in district 12. Her name is Katniss.

Every Year, there is a « harvest » which designates a boy and a girl aged from 12 to 18.

The tournement was created to punish the districts which were revolted. All districts are poor and wreck.

Primrose (Katniss's sister) is selected but Katniss devotes herself to protect her sister.

Peeta is the boy who is chosen.

The hunger games consist in a tournement where there will be only one winner ( for this, they need to kill other participants).

Katniss and Peeta go to a futurist city where they have to make good impression for the games, and hope to win them.

They train in big buildings and then the games start.

The participants are join in an arena and from the fist day 6 persons are killed.

It is terrible for Katniss to see people die and get killed.

Katniss makes a bow, it is her speciality.

Peeta betrays Katniss to join the strongest group. Because of them, many people die.

Katniss manages to kill people, and there are only a few participants to survive.

Then, she finds Peeta who was hidden next to a river so as not be killed.

Finally, together, they succeed to shoot other participants thanks to her dexterity with her bow.

When they go back to their district, they are cheered and respected.

The End.

• I love this film because it combines a lot of action, love and suspense. I think it's a good film thanks to its fantastic and futurist universe.
• I recommend this movie to all action films fans.

Jennifer Lawrence is the actress who plays the main character : Katniss Everdeen.

Peeta Mellark is Josh Hutcherson.

For Jennifer this film was the ninth she plays.

She interprets Tyffany Maxwell in Happiness Therapy and she acts in many other movies.

The boy on the left is Peeta, next to him there is Katniss and on the right there is a good friend of Katniss. 

 

by Pauline 

Questions : 

1) Why are there the « hunger games » ?

2)What does « hunger games » signify ?

THIERRY OMEYER

Presentation :

Thierry Omeyer was born on November 2^nd 1976 in Mulhouse.

He’s married to Laurence with whom he has two children, a son (Loris) and a daughter (Manon).

He has also a twin (Christian) and a younger brother (Jean-François).

All the family play handball.

He’s 1,92 meter tall.

Handball records :

Omeyer started handball at 9 years old in Cernay.

He quickly became a good player.

He is a French handball goalkeeper.

He plays for the team of Montpellier in France and for the France team.

He began for the French national team on September 19, in 1999 against Romania.

He is famous for being the best handball player of the world in 2008 .

With his France team « The experts » he won the world cup three times (2001, 2009, 2011) the european cup twice (2006, 2010 ,) and Olympic games  twice (2008, 2012).

His nickname is « The Wall » or « Titi » for his team-mates.

He’s an example for every handball goalkeeper.

In 2013 , he received the medal of « Ordre national du Mérite » thanks to his olympic title.

My opinion :

Omeyer is my idol for his style of game, his performances and his results.

When he plays handball we have the impression that  it’s easy to stop shoots, he looks like a « sea star ».

I’m a goalkeeper in my handball club and I’d like to be like him but it’s difficult !

 http://classenchris.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/thierry-omeyer-the-best-goalkeeper/

by Elliot

Questions :

-       What is his nickname for his team-mates ?

-       How many times did he win the Olympic Games ?

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

TDCC is a Northern Irish indie rock* and electropop music band. They are from Bangor (a city near Belfast). The singer is Alex Trimble, the guitarists are Kevin Baird and Sam Halliday. They started to sing together in high scool, in 2007.

The band's name was taken from Halliday's mispronunciation of the name of the local cinema "Tudor Cinema" in Belfast.

Up to now, they have released 2 albums: "Beacon" (2012) and "Tourist history" (2010). 

I like this front cover, I think it is original, funny and a bit strange.

This one is really surprising too.

Some of their songs are international hits, as "Sun" or "What you know", which is particularly famous in France because it is the main theme of the "Française des Jeux" advertisement: 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Bzba7TfDINc

Listen to this full song!!

Their lyrics are not really serious, they talk about love and everyday life.

They say that they are inspired by Canadian bands, like Stars or Broken Social Scene which is an indie rock group.

(sun)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKyK1Mme9Sc(sun)

In July 2012, Trimble participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, singing "Caliban's Dream", a song written by  Rick Smith, from Underworld (english band of the 90s).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTuJuok5QK4(Next year)

I love this band because their songs are dynamic and invigorate me!

This is Alex Trimble, the singer. Don't you think he looks like Tintin ?

*Indie means independent: non-commercial rock, breaking the mainstreams. 

By Garance 

Where was this band created ?

Which country do its members come from ?

A celeb: Leonardo di Caprio

Léonardo DiCaprio.
Léonardo DiCaprio was born in Hollywood, in Los Angeles.
He was born on 11 November 1974.
He has got a half-brother, her name is Adam Farrar.
He particulary pointed with his film "Gilbert Grape", interpreting the mentally handicapped brother of Johnny Depp, for which he was nominated for an Oscar Best supportinf Actor at the age of 19 years.
His first role in horror movie "Critters 3".
He had a lot of sucess in "Roméo and Juliet" released in 1996 with Claire Danes. Baz Luhrmann directed this film.
He had a very big success in the movie "Titanic" released in 1997 with Kate Winslet, more than 1.078.833 admissions in France. Celine Dion perfomed the song" My heart will go on" for this movie. James Cameron directed this film spectacular!.
Léonardo DiCaprio is also know for Ihis strong commitment to ecology: he wrote and produced the documentary "11 th hour","Tha last corner", which deals with global warming.

QUIZZ: Answer the 2 questions:

When was he born ?
In which movie did he play with kate Winslet ?

Written by Paloma

RECIPE : Cookies

-Cookie Recipe-

Ingredients ;

-220 G flour

- 100 g butter, softened

- 100 g white sugar

- 100 g of sugar

- 100 g cooking chocolate

- 1 egg

- 1/2 teaspoon baking food

• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation:

Chop the chocolate coarsely and mix the soft butter with both sugars and egg.

Add the flour, baking soda, salt and finally the chocolate.

Knead the dough by hand.

Make balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake fifteen minutes in the preheated oven at 180 ° C.

by Sanna

FILM REVIEW :Streetdance

The movie Streetdance is a comedy. The story takes place in London. A troop of streetdancers, the “Jay 2 O”, is qualified to go in final of the streetdance championship.

When he leans this news, Jey, the leader of the troop, decides to leave the troop to join their formidable opponents, the “Surge”. When she learns this news, Carly wants to drop everything but she decides finally to beat “Surge” to show Jay that she can do it.

She begins to look for a place to repeat the choregraphy. When she sells a sandwich at the ballet school , Helena, the teacher, suggest they come to repeat in a room free of charge and in exchange she should include ballet dancers in her choreography. Carly hesitates, but she has no choice, then she decides to try.

They manage  together and decide to change the name of their troop and replace the former name by “The Breakingpoint”.

At the end of 5 weeks training the final arrives. “Surges” arrive on stage and have lot of applause, they please the public. Then “Breakingpoint” arrives on stage and they win the heart of the public by mixing streetdance and ballet, which gives a magnificent choreography and they take away the final of the championship of Streetdance.

My opinion : I love this film because dance is my passion and I like the mix of streetdance and ballet !

-      Where takes place the story ?

-      Why the “Jay 2 O” has dance with ballet dancers ?

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THE GUITAR

Guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick.

The first known traces of instruments similar to the guitar dates back to 3000 BC. AD.

There are six strings in a guitar. Guitars are recognized as a primary instrument in genres such as blues, country, flamenco, jazz, jota, métal, reggae, rock, soul, and many forms of pop.

Today there are different styles of guitars : electric, classic and folk.

The first electric guitar was born in 1928. It was invented by Stromberg and Voisinet.

Each guitar is for a different style.

Guitar was created according to the model of a woman. The body of the guitar is as a female body and the head of the guitar is as the head of a woman

The sound of the guitar comes from its body.

Today guitar is a favourite intrument for many young because it's easy to transport and it's not very expensive. There is something for all tastes and it is an instrument for accompanying. My favorite guitarist is Marcel Dadi. He was a friend of my guitar's teacher's father .He died in a plane crash in 1996. He played rock but he had a revelation when he heard a song where Bob Dylan played picking (“Girl from the North country ” interpreted by Hugues Aufray in a French version). Picking is a guitar technique. I like it but it's difficult.

 

Quiz questions to answer:

 What year was the guitar born?

Why did Marcel Dadi want to play picking ?

Written by Paul 

Horoscope

What's  your horoscope for the next year?

You have some questions for your future ? You wonder if you will be lucky in love, money or work?

We have the answer !!

                     2013 horoscope

    ARIES: This year is very good for you, you will have some fun in 2013 ! Many people will need some help from you. And you will like this !

Love: Many questions are unanswered, but you must be happy and not sad! Your family is worried for you, so wake up !!

Work: You are so incredible ! Your boss and your colleagues need you for many and many tasks, but you do it in calm and speed: a promotion is in the air ! 

Money: You must make some savings

TAURUS: In 2013, you want most confort in your  life, but you will enjoy life this year!

 Love: You would like to find serenity and calm: it's   the moment for find the answers.

 Work: You are lazy,and your boss knows it ! You   have a lot of work waiting for you, so stand up if you don't want any problems!

Money: Some persons need your help for something, but you say: “NO !”

Gemini: This year is a poisoned gift! You feel cool with your family and friend, but inside yourself, you are so shaken up.What's the problem?

Love: Your lover forever is very difficult to live with. He or She needs some love from you !

Work: You were hard-working, but your boss thinks you were lazy. That is a serious problem for your relationship !

Money: There is no problem here.

Cancer: In 2013 all the effort you made in 2012 are rewarded this year. You are happy, and you say it in your entourage.

Love: Your relationship was well, your lover  was   nice with you.

Work: All is well, you don't work a lot, but neither are you lazy.

Leo: Everything is faster in this year, and you haven't got a lot of time for doing what you want.

Love: Your life is so sweet, you are kind all along this year.

Work:You were bossy.

Money: You will have some legacy from your family or a premium from your boss.

Virgo: You are sad, this year, many bad news wait for you. You could have some good days, but you must be optimistic!

Love: You will have a disappointment, but no stress! Someone could you make you happy.

Work: You may be expelled if you don't work enough.

Money: You must borrow money from someone.

Libra: In 2013, some choices are in front of you: you have many decisions to take. You will hesitate!

Love: A meeting will soon happen.

Work: There is no problem.

Money: You have something to ask to somebody.

Scorpio: Nothing  will change in 2013, you are happy if you want, and angry when you want too !

Love: A fight with your lover can happen.

Work: Thanks to your obsession for your job, your boss will congratulate you, and you will be happy!

Money: Everything is good here.

 Sagittarius: This year it's a new beginning for you! It's the time for everything!

Love: You are seductive, and you try to have a new fun love story!

Work: You are excited, and your boss asks you to keep calm and cool!

Money: There are some problems in your family, but you are optimistic!

Capricorn: You are lazy this year! Everything you doesn't interest you. So wake up!

Love: Your lover says you aren't expressive. If you don't want her/him to go away, you must do something!

Work: There is risk for your place... you must work better!

Money: Here too, you have some problems, and dispute breaks out!

Aquarius: In 2013, everything will be good for you! Anything you do, decide, think, will be good, so you can do what you want!!

Love: a Romeo could come in your life...

Work: You have many good remarks from your boss or your colleagues!

Money: Maybe you can have a promotion!

Pisces: 2013 is a normal year for you, like 2012

Love: Somebody may enter your life.

Work: Something is good.

Money:Bad news will announce...

Written by Marie 

French Gymnastics at the Olympics

The Olympics Games

(Feminine Selection For The French gymnastics.)

In the girls' team there were : Kuhm Anne, Serseri Sophia, Dufournet Youna, Boumejmajen Mira and Maloussena Aurelie.

Regrettably, a young brillant gymnaste. Doriane Thobie could not participate in Olmpics Games 2012 because she was injured.

• Kuhm Anne: She started at 6 years old. She is from Union Haguenau (Bas Rhin). Her training center is in Dijon. She has a very famous sportsmen who won the Olympic Games in London, HONG Wang. She has been a member of the French team since 2009. She works 26 hours a week. She is always smiling and lively.
• Boumejmajen Mira: She began gymnastics in 2004. Her home club is the Vierzonnaise. Her current club is Rouen. Her training center is in Marseille. She practical 30 hours a week. She has been a member of the French team since 2008. Her physical qualities are being flexible and strong . Her strong points were bars, yarn-beam . She is twice champion French..
• Dufournet Youna: She started gymnastics when she was 7 years old. Her club is Oats. She practical 25 hours a week. She has been a member of France team since 2006. Her quality is physical shoulders. Her strong points are asymmetric bars and yarn-beam. She admires a lot gymnast Emilie Le Pennec.
• Maloussena Aurelie: She started gymnastics at the age of 6. The club link is INSEP in French. She pratical 28 hours a weeks. She has been a member of French the team since 2006. Her strong are being strong. Her favourite parts is the ground and uneven bars.
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  Serseri Sophia: She began gymnastics at 4. Her current club is ADG 21.Her training center is INSEP. She practice 28 hours a weenk. She has been a member of the French team since 2008.The first international competition was to French, Switzerland and in Italy in 2008. Her strong point is the ground. Her favourite parts is jump, ground bar and yarn-beam.

All these beautiful gymnastes went to the London Olympic Games. They must be very proud of it, as the people who support them.

If you want more information, more pictures of the 2012 Olympics brilliant gymnastes go this site: http://actus-gymnastique-france.skyrock.com/1.html

The two questions are :

1. What is the name of the young gymnast who has not participated in the Olympics?
2. Who works the most per week?
   
   
   Written by Morgane