A Famous Person: Luther King

Martin Luther King was born in January 15, 1929 and died in April 4,1969 at 38 years of age. He was a kid of a black couple and suffered much prejudice.
In 1963, he led a mass movement, ”The march to Washington” by civil rights in Alabama, campaigns for black voters ,it was a protest with the participation of more than 200.000 people who demonstrated for civil rights for all citizens of the United States. Non-violence has become their way of showing resistence. He was arrested again several times. That year he led the historical parade in Washington where he gave his famous speech “I have a dream”.
In 1964 he was awarded the Nobel for peace.

Elisa - T3

A Famous Person: William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, considered the greatest writer from the English language and the most influential playwright in the world.
He is often called the England´s national poet and the "Bard of Avon". Of his works remaned until today`s 38 pieces 154 sonets, two long narrative poemes, and several other poems.
His pieces were translated into the mayor languages of the world, and are performed more than any other playwright. Many of his texts and themes, especially the theater, remained alive to this day and are frequently revisited by the theater, television, film and literature.

Alice - T3

A Famous Person: JK

He was a doctor, military and politician. Know as JK, he was mayor of Belo Horizonte, governor of MG and president of Brazil. He was the first President of Brazil born in the twentieth century and the last miner to reach the Presidency of the Republic by direct vote.

Gustavo - T3

A Famous person: Juscelino Kubistchek de Oliveira

Juscelino Kubistchek de Oliveira(Diamantina 12 of september in 1902-Resend 22 of august in 1976)was a doctor, a military and Brazilian politican. Know as JK,he was mayor of Belo Horizonte governor of Minas Gerais(1951-1955),and president of Brazil between 1956 and 1961. He was the first president of Brazil to the born in the twentieth century and last miner to arrive at the presidency of the Republic for the direct vote. He was married to Sarah Kubichek with and they had the children Maria
Estela Kubistchek and Márcia Kubichek.

Mariana Alves Elias - T3.

A Famous Person: Walt Disney

His real name was Walter Elias Disney. He was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901.

In 1920, Walt Disney introduced his most popular character: Mickey Mouse. Mickey appeared for the first time in a film called Stamboat Willie. The film used sound for the first time.

Walt Dysney was the most famous American cartoon artist and producer of animated cartoons

In 1955, Walt Disney opened a huge Amusement Park called Disneyland, In California Disney Word was opened near Orlando, Florida, in 1971.

Walt Disney died in 1966

Izabella C. Gontijo - T3

A Famous Person: Wolfang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfang Amadeus Mozart was a great composer. He was born in 1756. He composed his first piece of music when he was five. When he was fifteen, he went to Viena. When he was twenty six he got married and had children. In 1791, Mozart died. He wrote 41 symphonies, nealry 30 piano concerts and some opera.

Gabriel - T4

A Famous Person: Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress.She was born in May 4 , 1929 , in Brussels , Belgium. Audrey made her first debut in 1951. At age of 22 , Audrey Hepburn went to New York to star in the Broadway production of Gigi , based on the book by the French writer Colette. In 1993 Audrey Hepburn died.

Luisa and Amanda - T4

Famous Person: Albert Einstein{1879-1955}

Albert Einstain was a famous scientist. He was born in 14 March 1879. He´s famous because he created the theory of relativity. He was a famous German Physicist living in the USA. He won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for the correct explanation of the photoeletric effect but the prize was annouced in 1922. His theorical work has allowed the development of atomic energy. He died in 1955.



Marcelo and Felipe - T4

A Famous Person: Marylin Monroe (1926-1962)

Marylin Monroe was a great singer and actress. She was born in 1926. She was a very famous movie star and a sex symbol. She acted her first film when she was 21 years old. Maylin Monroe was very sexy, but very innocent too, so she was very funny. She made many films( Niagara, All about eve etc). In 1962, she died, because of drugs. It was a great surprise for all people!!!

Igraine - T4

A Famous Person: Farokh Bommi Bulsara (1946-1991)

Freddie Mercurie was the singer of a rock band called "Queen". He was born in Stone Town, in the island Zanzibar. In college he met Tim Staffell, who already had a band called Smile with Bryan May (guitarrist) and Roger Taylor(drummer). Freddie started to go to trial of this band. Later, Tim left the band and Freddie took his place. He changed it's name for Queen and made all the sucess.

Júlia and Isabella

A Famous Person: Santos-Dumont

Alberto Santos-Dumont made the public flight of an airplane in Europe on October 23, 1906. He flew boarding of the 14 Bis to a height of 2 to 3 meters of the ground and distance of 60 meters. He was born on July 20, 1873 and died on July 23, 1932 in Brazil. Heir of a prosperous coffee producer family, Santos-dumont dedicated himself to science studies in Paris. Santos-Dumont is considered the "Father of Aviation" in Brazil, his coutry of birth.

Silvia - T4

My favourite sport: Volleyball

My favourite sport is volleyball. The volleyball season is all spring and fall. I usually play volleyball on Mondays and Fridays, in the PE class. I watch volleyball in the weekends. My favorite team is Osasco.


Elisa - T3

My favourite sport: Dancing!

My favorite sport is dancing, I love dancing everywhere. I like dancing because it is very good, I like to dancing because you do not have to be the best to practice it. That is why because the best sport in my opnion is dancing.

Cecília - T3

Kate Perry

One our favourite singers is Katty Perry. Her best CD is "Ur so gay", our favourite track on that CD is "Hot 'n' cold". Katty Perry is an American singer.


Isabella, Amanda and Luisa - T4

My Favourite Singer

One of my favourite singers is the Chris Brown. I like his music because he sings my favourute kind of music. His best CD is "Chris Brown Exclusive". My favourite track on that CD in "With You".


Felipe - T4

My Favourite Band: Jonas Brothers

One my favourite bands is Jonas Brothers. There are three members: Joe, Nick and kevin Jonas. My favourite member's Nick, he is very beautiful and sings really cool! Their best cd was "Jonas Brothers". My favourite track on the cd is "When you look in the eyes". They will make world tour this year. They'll come to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, but I will not go because it's too far!


Silvia - T4

Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a singer from Barbados, but now she lives in San Diego, California. She has many cd's and could put five songs (SOS, Umbrella, Take a bow, Disturbia and Live your life) in the top of Billboard Hot 100. Her type of music is R&B. She is a designer too. She is trying to make movies now. Her last track is called Good Girl Gone Bad (Reload), but I prefer the track Good Girl Gone Bad. My favourite song is ``Hate that I love you´´; Rihanna sings together with Ne-Yo. That band has only one member. She is girlfriend of Chris Brown, but they fight very much, so I think that they won´t stay together.

Igraine - T4

My Favourite Sport: Judo

My Favourite Sport is Judo because I love it. I have 18 medals of Judo. My techer´s name is Andre, he´s teaching at the Minas Tênis Clube. I play Judo since 6 years old.


João Pedro - T3

My Favourite Band

One of my favorite singers is Jason Mraz. He has got a great voice and he's cute! His best CD is "We sing, we dance, we stole things ". My favourite track on this CD is 'I'm Yours'! This song rocks! This is his first CD.


Júlia - T4

My favourite Band: Linking Park

My favourite band is Linking Park, there are six members in band:Brad Delson, Chelster Benington, Joe Hahn, Mike sinoda, Fhoenix Farrel and Rob Bourdon. The lead singer is Chester Bennington, but I prefer Brad Delson. Their last cd name is Linking Park. Their next concert I think is in the USA.


Gabriel - T4

My Favourite Sport: Volleyball.

My favourite sport is volleyball.
The volleyball season is during the summer.
I play volleyball in my school.
I play voleyball since nine years old.
My favourite team is Brazil.

Mariana Alves Elias - T3

My Favourite Sports: Volleyball and Gymnastics

My favourite sports are Volleyball and Gymnastics.

I pratice Volleyball on Monday and Wednesday, and Gymnastics on Tuesday and Thursday.

I like watching Gymnastics on TV but I don't like watching Volleyball on TV.

My favourite Volleyball team is Olympico.

Alice - T3

My favourite Sport: Basketball

My favourite sport is basketball, I always play with my friends,I play basketball for our minas tenis clube,I love basketball, my favourite player of all time is Kobe Bryant.I LOVE BASKEBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cristovão - T3

News: Promises from Barack Obama

Pedro - HT1

My Favourite Sport: Karate

Karate is a very old fight that was created by monks to defend. In the time they could not use weapons because it was prohibited and today it is an Olympic famous sport.




Gustavo - T3

My favourite Sport: Football

Football is Brazil's favorite sport.
No one knows for sure where football come from, but it is belived that the games using the ball appeared in Ancient China.
Football is praticed throughout the year. In my state, the most popular teams are Cruzeiro and Atlético, but there many other teams in Brazil.
In my opinion, the football is a good and fun game to spend the time.

Izabella - T3

My favourite Band: U2

One of my favourite bands is U2.They are four members. Bono Vox is the lead singer. He is my favourite member. My favourite track is: In The City of Blinding Lights.Their last cd is called "No Line On The Horizon".

Marcelo - T4

High Teens 1 - 1st assignment

You are going to add a piece of news and explain why you chose it.
Cheers,
Miriam teacher

Teens 3: Assignment 1

Write about your favorite sport and add a video of it.
Cheers,
Miriam Teacher

Teens 4: Assignment 1

Write about your favorite band and add a music video of your favorite song.
If you and a classmate have the same taste, try to add different songs.
Cheers,
Miriam Teacher

Welcome!

This blog was created to share the hard work of English students at Cultura Inglesa - filial Arnaldo in Bh, MG. This semestre we will be working on listening tasks. Many interesting things will come along.
Cheers,
Miriam Vieira