2ndes7 theatre

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/tongue-twisters
http://www.franglish.fr/menu_phono.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/

Pour Marie...

Si tu aimes une fleur qui se trouve dans une étoile,
C'est doux, la nuit, de regarder le ciel.
(Le Petit Prince, St Exupéry)

Nous ne t'oublierons pas Marie...

CGO2 :Philippines' eco-Friendly trikes

BTS CGO2 :Mayor of Puerto Princesa, Philippines, is driving eco-tourism

CGO2 : tourism

UNIT : Travelling/ the tourist industry

YOUR TASK : You have recently been hired in the marketing department of the travel agency  ECOWORLD , and are in charge of promoting  ecotourism at the annual Hotel and Tourism Fair  which takes place in London.

Get :Prepared

1Choose one destination you wish to promote /Find information about places of interest, historic sites, wildlife réservations, nature resorts…

2 Define who  your target  will be: age group/gender/income bracket/

3 Find a hotel-transportation package you intend to sell / Be precise about  the fares , means of transportation (If customers travel low cost or 1st class, business class, economy class/ by train/ high speed train …), possible discounts

4 Prepare the brochure for customers and your arguments (Marketing)

Now convince a group of experienced travellers to visit the destination you have chosen. Your presentation should include : an introduction of your company and destination, an overview of your package ,then show how unique this experience will be for the tourists.

Definition of ecotourism :Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as an alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveller, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development of local communities, or to promote respect for different cultures and for human rights.  Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions.

Responsible ecotourism includes programs that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment . Therefore, an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities.

Helpful sites :http://www.ecotourism.org

http://www.greenloons.com

http://www.ecotourism.org/western-us

President Obama Unveils Sweeping Plan to Curb Gun Violence - ABC News

President Obama Unveils Sweeping Plan to Curb Gun Violence - ABC News


PROS AND CONS :THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE
1)http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/specialreports/x1875259098/Pros-vs-Cons-The-gun-control-debate

2)Should civilian possession of handguns and other non-hunting guns be banned or severely restricted? http://www.balancedpolitics.org/gun_control.htm

In a Nutshell

Yes

No

1. Most violent crimes are committed with guns; thus, restricting gun ownership will likely reduce the number of such crimes.
2. Lunatics, bullied school kids, disgruntled workers, and others can inflict mass casualties with guns that otherwise wouldn't be possible.
3. A crime victim who has a gun may be in more danger than an unarmed person since the criminal may kill in perceived self-defense.
4. Suicides and crimes of passion are higher with gun availability, as it's much easier to act immediately on your impulses when a gun is available.
5. The 2nd Amendment of the Constitution was targeted towards militia, e.g. the National Guard, rather than individuals.
6. Crimes that may have been less harmful can be made more dangerous by adding a gun.
7. Legalized gun ownership means guns have a greater chance of falling into the hands of kids, potentially resulting in some deadly accidents.
8. Terrorism, school shootings, and other modern circumstances make guns more dangerous nowadays.

1. Criminals will always find a way to obtain their guns, leaving law-abiding citizens without any weapons to use in defense.
2. Crimes are often prevented by the deterrent effect of the possibility of victim gun possession.
3. The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution protects the individual's right to gun ownership.
4. Woman and weaker individuals may have no means ofself-defense from rape or other crimes, especially in the inner city.
5. Guns in the possession of citizens are an added protection against government tyranny.
6. Police are often too overwhelmed to protect all citizens from violent crime.
7. Banning guns will create another potentially large source of organized criminal revenue, as a black market for guns will surely develop.
8. Banning guns will take away yet another piece of our liberty, which is one more step to socialism and totalitarianism.
9. Reasonable gun control & education steps can be put in place, so an outright ban is unnecessary.

2NDES7 :Facebook in real life

TES1:The internet's next big frontier

SPACES AND EXCHANGEShttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9782395.stm In its early days the internet was seen simply as a way of transferring data across large distances but it is now playing an ever increasing part in our lives.

David Reid reports on what is seen as the next big frontier for the web - called the internet of things - allowing you to use your smartphone to control your home heating, pay for parking and even monitor your own fitness.

2ndes7/Terminales ES1: Books VS technology

Essa Academy: Bookless school where everyone has iPad

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-20930195
7 January 2013 

A school in Bolton is pushing the boundaries of education by putting away pens and paper and giving all pupils and teachers their own iPad.

The Essa Academy says it helps students and has cut costs, including reducing the school's £80,000 photocopying bill to just £15,000 a year.

BTS AM1: atelier

1)A fresh start on parental leave - but is a fortnight enough for fatherhood?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/a-fresh-start-on-parental-leave--but-is-a-fortnight-enough-for-fatherhood-8311917.html

Plans to give fathers six weeks of  paid paternity leave instead of two have been been dropped, Nick Clegg admitted, as he promised to revive the proposal in better economic times.

The Deputy Prime Minister’s plan ran into opposition from business leaders and the Conservatives. Aides said his retreat was an example of “coalition politics at work”, insisting that he was being “pragmatic”. However, fathers-to-be will be allowed to take unpaid leave to attend two antenatal appointments so they can be more involved in the early stages of pregnancy.

Today, a £2m scheme to encourage the creation of 6,000 new childcare businesses will be announced by the Equalities Minister, Maria Miller. Individual child-minders could get government grants of £250 from next April, while women setting up nurseries could receive £500. The money will help to cover legal and insurance costs, health and safety training, equipment and changes to premises.

In her first speech since he appointment  in September, Ms Miller will say: “This scheme will provide huge opportunities for female entrepreneurs to start up their own businesses. This is an injection of cash designed to stimulate the sector in tough times.”

Today, Mr Clegg said childcare was one of his top priorities but warned his Conservative Coalition partners he would oppose cuts to red tape if that resulted in rogue nurseries and childminders with poor standards. Elizabeth Truss, the Education Minister, wants childminders to be able to look after five children below the age of five, rather than the current maximum of three.

Outlining a new system of “flexible parental leave” to take effect in 2015, Mr Clegg confirmed that 12 months’ leave, with no more than nine months at guaranteed pay rates, could be split between a mother and father however they chose. All workers will be given the right to request flexible working arrangements.

2)Parents to share maternity leave under new plans

Parents will be able to share maternity leave and pay under family-friendly laws to be announced by David Cameron and Nick Clegg this month.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9603142/Parents-to-share-maternity-leave-under-new-plans.html
3) 7 January 2013 :David Cameron described the move as "fundamentally fair", but Labour said it was a "huge assault" on families.

Child benefit changes take effect

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20929985

HelpMore than a million better-off families will lose some or all of their child benefit, under changes which have come into force.Families with one parent earning more than £50,000 lose part of their child benefit, and it will be fully withdrawn where one parent earns above £60,000. The government hopes to save £1.5bn a year to help reduce the deficit.

Toutes les classes :stage

INFORMATIONS SUR LA SEMAINE DU 14 AU 19/01

Chers élèves et parents,

Je serai en stage, et donc n'assurerai pas mes cours, les lundi  14 janvier et vendredi  18 janvier toute la journée.

En raison du conseil de classe des BTS, le cours du :

-15 janvier à 15h30 (TSTMG)

sera supprimé également.

Merci de votre compréhension