Current Events

Article Comprehension:

Why did Direct Blinds ask people to post pet pictures on their Facebook page?
The contest, organized by Direct Blinds an online supplier of custom window coverings, asked owners to upload photos of their pets caught performing their naughtiest deeds, on the company's Facebook page.

What title did Yodie win?

While the mess took weeks to clean up, it is also the reason the naughty dog earned himself the title of Britain's Naughtiest Pet

What did he do to deserve it?
Yodi deserved it because decided to attack every cushion he could put his paws on and distribute the shreds all over the house.

What are the 2nd and 3rd place winners known to do frequently?

In second place was another dog called Harry, who's favorite hobby is to shred newspapers and magazines. The funniest and most talented was Stoops, a black cat who came in third place - She apparently loves to open the fridge and hop in to lick the tops of the cold milk bottles.

Cross Word:

Te Reo Maori

RUA

Islands in Tauranga Moana

Leisure Island - Moturiki Island

Peach Island - Motuopae Island or Ohauroro Island

Rat Island - Motuopuhi Island

Mayor Island - Tūhua Island

These islands are well known to locals but to Maori of Tauranga these island have their own respective Maori names. Find out these names.

Te Reo Maori

RIMA 

The Story of Ranginui and Papatuanuku

1. Who is Ranginui and Papatuanuku?
Ranginui is the sky father and Papatuanuku is the Earth Mother.

2. Who is the god of the forests?
Tane-mahuta.

3. Who is the god of the winds?
Tawhirimatea.

4. Who is the god of war?
Tumatauenga.

5. Who is the god of the sea?
Tangaroa.

Current Events Reading - Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year!

Article Comprehension:

1. Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous?
The contest which is now streamed live on the ESPN channel, has become a July 4th tradition - one that is watched by millions of people every year.

2. How many hot dogs did he eat?

Joey ate 61 franks in ten minutes, Which I think is a lot of hot dogs to eat in ten minutes.

3. How many years has Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year? 

Prior to this year Joey Chestnut has won 7 years in a row and he is now holding the title of winning the Hot Dog Eating Contest.

4.What significant event occurred before the contest began?

Before Joey Chestnut was holding the title of the Hot Dog eating contest there was a Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow'. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

5. What happened in the women's contest?
Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow' Thomas did not fareas well. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

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Mrs Mills Bali Trip

I had an awesome trip to Bali and visited many of the places you recommended. Here are a few pictures from my trip. Find out about what or why is happening in them.



1. These little parcels are left outside everyday. You see them everywhere. What are they for?

They are called Cananag Sari and they are made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.

2. It was the first day back at school when we arrived. These kids meet their teachers at the beach. They were about your age. Find out about school in Bali.

Most schools in Bali start at 9am-11am they finish vary from 1pm-4pm. They go to school 6 days a week Monday-Saturday but in New Zealand we go to school 5 days a week Monday-Friday.

3. They have tanks of these fish everywhere. You pay $3 to soak your feet in them for 15 mins. The fish nibble at your feet. Find out what type of fish they are and what they are doing?

They are called Garra rufa fish. They nibble all your dead skin off your feet which makes your skin feel really soft, and no dry skin will be left.

4. This was taken at a batik factory. What is batik?

Batik is a type of fabric dyeing method using wax to create patterns and designs.This method makes use of a resist technique, applying areas of cloth with wax (a dye-resistant substance) to prevent them from absorbing colours when the cloth is dipped into the dye. Not only as a dye-resistant substance, the wax applied is also used to control colours from spreading out from a particular area to create motif when the dye is painted.

5. This is the Saraswati Temple in Ubud. Who is it dedicated to?

The Saraswati temple is in Ubud, it is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraawati.

My reflection for term 2

Caveman poo suggests they may have eaten vegetables

Q. How long ago did Researchers examined ancient specimens of poo, from people who lived in part of southern Spain, how many years ago?

A1. 50,000

Q. Where did Researches examine ancient specimens of poo?
A2. Southern Spain

Q. WHat did they find in all of the samples?

A3. Traces of meat

Q. What did they find in the detailed tests with the Neanderthals poo?
A4. Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts.

Q. Who said that Neanderthals ate what was available in different situations, seasons, and climates?
A5. Anaira Sistiaga

Q. Where was the latest findings that comes after the recent discovery of plant microfossils trapped in?
A6. Neanderthal teeth

Q. Who were Neanderthals close to evolutionary cousins of our own species?
A7. Homo sapiens