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DAY126 New nation of Asgardia established in space A Russian billionaire has attended his inauguration as leader of humankind's first ever nation in space.

1 DAY126 New nation of Asgardia established in space A Russian billionaire has attended his inauguration as leader of humankind's first ever nation in space. Igor Ashurbeyli, a computer scientist, established the space nation of Asgardia at a ceremony in Vienna, Austria on Monday. In his inauguration address, Mr Ashurbeyli stated that: "This day will certainly be recorded in the annals of history as one of the greatest events for humankind. We have established all branches of government. I can therefore declare with confidence that Asgardia - the first space nation of the united humankind - has been born." He also said his nation was a "global humanitarian project" that would pioneer the future colonization of space and set up human colonies on the Moon. life-sustaining, high-tech, verdant arks in space, where Asgardian citizens can live and prosper. Claim Flourish Assemble GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER The space nation has all its branches of government set up. The space nation leader said there would be colonies on the moon. The nation's name of Asgardia is taken from ancient Greek Mythology. Asgardia is named after Asgard - a flying city in ancient Scandinavian mythology. It already has a growing number of would-be citizens. Around 200,000 people have signed up to claim their Asgardian nationality. Within the next 10 years, Asgardia hopes to amass a population of 150 million. This would make it the ninth most populous country. Future candidates to become an Asgard national will have to pass an IQ test to prove they are of a higher intelligence. They will also have to pay an annual membership of 100 euros. Asgardia has a long-term goal to launch The leader thinks about 350 million people will join Asgardia. What did the leader say he had established all branches of? What kind of project did the leader say Asgardia was? Where does the leader want to set up human colonies? What region of the world is the name Asgardia from?

2 DAY 127 Explanation : Get your feet wet!!! Stephen I need a job. Harry What type do you want? Stephen One where I work a few hours, earn a lot of money, and don't have to do much. Harry Dream on. Really, what do you want to do? Stephen I'd like to be a photographer. Harry Maybe you can get a job as an assistant to get your feet wet. Stephen Good idea. I'll try it. Get one's feet wet - Embark on a new venture, start into new territory. Example : I've only had a few cello lessons -- I've barely gotten my feet wet.. KEY WORDS AND PHRASE 1. Humility 2. Avoid 3. Restrict

DAY 128 China limits pay for movie stars The Chinese government is putting a limit on how much pay its movie stars get. The government says that actors getting very high salaries is bad for society.

3 DAY 128 China limits pay for movie stars The Chinese government is putting a limit on how much pay its movie stars get. The government says that actors getting very high salaries is bad for society. Authorities say a lot of actors try to avoid paying tax and their love of money is harmful. Government officials said they want to stop "money worship" in society and in the movie industry because money is not the most important thing in life. The government also wants to try and stop a celebrity culture from developing. It says many young people are "blindly chasing celebrities" and turning them into heroes, which is giving people a false idea about what life is really like. The government said movies should benefit society, not movie star bank accounts. The government has issued a set of rules that tell movie production companies how to pay their movie stars. The salaries of actors will be capped at 40 per cent of the total cost of the movie. Furthermore, leading actors will receive no more than 70 per cent of the total wages for the entire cast. Many Chinese citizens said they support the new rules. They say it is not good for society that "greedy" actors and celebrities are "showing off" their wealth and "Hollywood lifestyles". One Chinese citizen wrote on social media: "Society has given them too much and they give nothing back. They do not teach young people about the value and importance of humility and community in China." 1. Limit a. growing 2. Avoid b. worth 3. developing c. following 4. chasing d. whole 5. benefit e. dodge 6. issued f. put a limit on 7. capped g. riches 8. entire h. restrict 9. wealth i. be good for 10. value j. released GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER The government wants to stop what it called "money worship". China's government said money is the most important thing in life. The government said movies should benefit society, not actors. Actors' salaries will be capped at 40% of the total cost of the movie. What does the government want to stop the worship of? What does the government want to stop people chasing? What did the government say movies should benefit? What's the most companies will be able to pay actors?

4 Day 129 In the red!!! Linda I just spoke to Terry in accounting. Julie Everything all right? Linda Not good. We've got problems with sales. Julie What type? Linda Major ones. We're seriously in the red. Julie That's not good. We need to turn things around quickly, or we could go bankrupt. Linda I'll try my best. Hopefully, we'll be in the black by the end of the year. Explanation : In the end - in debt, operating at a loss Example : If you or your bank account are in the red, you owe money to the bank. KEY WORDS AND PHRASE 1. Bankrupt 2. Detained 3. Compassion

5 DAY 130 refugee crisis British singer Sting has called world leaders "half-men and cowards" for their failure to solve the refugee crisis. Sting hit out at leaders during an Amnesty International concert in Athens, Greece. Amnesty International is the largest human rights NGO in the world. Sting also praised Greece for the way it has helped refugees over the past few years. He said: "Thank God for Greece because you have shown the way. You have shown how to treat refugees when other people are building walls. When children are being taken from their mothers and put in cages, you are acting with compassion and generosity and common sense...our so-called leaders, a sad parade of halfmen, cowards, have not got the solutions." Sting told crowds that Greece helped nearly a million refugees in 2015, even though it was dealing with a major financial crisis. Other countries refused to help the refugees. Many quickly built barbed-wire fences to keep them out. Sting had harsh words for the recent family-separation policy in the USA. More than 2,000 children have been detained and separated from parents who tried to cross the Mexico border into the US illegally. The concert audience cheered and applauded when Sting called this policy "brutal" and "barbaric". Some European countries still seem unwilling to help refugees. Italy recently turned away a German boat of 350 immigrants. Spain eventually agreed to accept the refugees. 1. cowards a. tackling 2. failure b. most recent 3. solve c. care 4. latest d. held 5. sympathy e. weaklings 6. dealing with f. finally 7. built g. work out 8. detained h. clapped 9. applauded i. lack of success 10. eventually j. erected Give your best answer Sting thanked Greece for its efforts in helping refugees. Sting said world leaders were acting with compassion. Greece helped refugees while it had a very strong economy. Countries put up barbed-wire fences to keep refugees out. What did Landon Donovan have in a photograph he tweeted? What did Landon Donovan say was not in Russia? Where did Landon Donovan grow up? What does Landon Donovan's heart bleed?

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