Alice in Wonderland

Since I SHOULD go to the cinema and watch Alice in Wondeland here you have the trailer for the film. It looks good. Enjoy it.

Iceland and the Volcano

On Wednesday April 14, a volcano in southern Iceland called Eyjafjallajökull began to erupt. The eruption has created a large ash cloud which began drifting across Europe, grounding planes and causing travel chaos for many people. The volcano doesn't appear to be settling down and there are concerns that it could continue to erupt for some time.

Listening
1. Vocabulary
Do you understand these words?

volcano   eruption   earth    volcanic    lava     ashcloud    explode    rock    hot magma       flow

2. Watch the video clip below and then scroll down to answer some questions


Questions

1) Which airport is the presenter trying to fly from?

2) Which city does he want to fly to?

3) What day was he due to to fly?

4) Why didn't his plane take off?

5) When was the last time that British airspace was closed?

6) How many European flights were due to take off the previous day?

7) How long does the presenter suggest the problem could go on for?

8) What happened to the plane that flew into an ash cloud in 1982?

9) Why have some insurance companies refused to pay out?

Good night and good luck!!!!

We are the champions!!!

Have a look at this video. I think it's a great speech and... it's subtitled!!