DAY 26 School children go on strike for climate School children around the world have been going on strike. They are unhappy that their governments are doing too little to fight climate change. The strikes are part of a growing international movement called School Strike for Climate. Instead of going to school, students across the globe have been skipping classes to take part in street protests. Many of the protests have been outside government buildings. The movement began in August 2018 when Swedish student Greta Thunberg stood outside Sweden's government every Friday. She held a sign that read: "School strike for climate". Photos of her went viral on social media. Students organized themselves and copied Ms Thunberg's actions. The movement is growing worldwide. In 2019, strikes have taken place across Europe, North America and Australia. Over 45,000 students protested on one day in Switzerland and Germany. Students have held banners reading, "Why learn without a future?" "If you do not act as adults, we will" and "Like the sea level, we rise." The first worldwide strike will take place on March 15. Many scientists, politicians and teachers congratulated the students for their activism. However, not everyone is on the students' side. Australia's leader called for "more learning in schools and less activism". A journalist in the U.K. wrote: "If children really must wag their fingers at older generations for some imaginary sin, I wish they'd do it at the weekend." SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER Children say governments aren't doing enough to fight climate change. Many protests have been inside government buildings. The strikes movement was started by a student in Norway. In 2019, strikes have taken place all over South America. Who did the article say students are unhappy with? What is the name of the international movement? What are students skipping? When did the movement begin?
DAY 27 Explanation : When pigs fly never When pigs fly!!! Freddy Can you give me 500 dollars? Sharon Sure I can. When pigs fly. Freddy But I would give my friends 500 dollars if they really need it. Sharon I asked you for 500 dollars two weeks ago, and you said no! Freddy I thought it would be bad for you to borrow money. It's better for you to learn how to manage your resources. Sharon That's ridiculous! Freddy Now I'm trying to teach you the importance of generosity. So, 500 dollars, please. Sharon I wish I could teach you the importance of leaving me alone. Example : Sure he'll pay for the drinks -- when pigs fly.
DAY 28 Kashmir crisis halts flights to Pakistan Tensions are growing between India and Pakistan. Many people are worried that the two nuclear-armed countries are heading for war. Pakistan carried out air raids and shot down two Indian military jets on Wednesday. They captured an Indian fighter pilot. He is now being held by Pakistan's Army. This happened a day after Indian warplanes dropped bombs on Pakistani territory. India said it was bombing a terrorist base linked to the suicide car bombing on February 14 that killed at least 40 Indian police officers in Indian-controlled Kashmir. It is the first time Indian warplanes have struck inside Pakistan since a war in 1971. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for peace talks. Pakistan closed its airspace on Wednesday because of the tensions. Several international airlines have suspended flights to Pakistan and to some parts of India. Airlines that fly over India and Pakistan to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia had to re-route flights to avoid the region. Aviation expert Mark Martin said about 800 flights a day use the India-Pakistan air corridor. He said it was "very critical" for airlines. He added: "You can't fly over China, so you have to fly over Pakistan and India and go to Southeast Asia and Australia. Most of the traffic destined for Bangkok and Singapore will have to fly over Iran and then possibly take a detour." Thousands of passengers were stranded by the crisis. SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER The woman wants to return to her home in London. Pakistan shot down three Indian military jets. A suicide car bomb killed 40 or more Indian police officers. The last time India bombed Pakistan was in 1949. Pakistan opened its airspace on Wednesday. What did the article say is growing between India and Pakistan? How long after India dropped bombs on Pakistan was a pilot captured? When did a suicide car bombing kill at least 40 Indian police officers? When was the last time India dropped bombs inside Pakistan?
Day 29 The lion's share!!! Louis The pizza smells good. I can't wait to eat 8 pieces of it. Mike Wait a minute! You can't take the lion's share of it. Louis But I was the one that suggested pizza. Mike You may have thought of it, but who paid for it? Louis Well, I did pay for it, sort of. But I used your wallet. Mike What? Louis, I told you a hundred times not to take my wallet! Louis Sorry. But I was hungry, and pizza isn't free, you know. Explanation : The lion's share - the largest part or most of something. Example Reputable charities spend the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.
DAY 30 UN in record aid appeal for Yemen The United Nations has launched an appeal to raise a whopping $4.2 billion in aid to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. It is the largest ever appeal made by the UN. It comes after the country has been ravaged by years of war and is on the brink of famine. The UN said it needs the money to help over 19 million people in the war-torn nation. It estimates that nearly a quarter of a million Yemenis are suffering from malnutrition and are close to dying from starvation. The UN said that around 80 per cent of the population needed urgent humanitarian assistance and protection. A UN spokesperson said the suffering of the people in Yemen has reached a scale not seen in living memory. PHRASE MATCH Give your best answer The UN appeal for aid for Yemen is the UN's biggest ever appeal. The UN announced it had finally gained access to food stored at warehouses in the Red Sea port city of Hudaydah. There is enough food stored there to feed around 3.7 million people for a month. The port has been inaccessible for the past six months because of heavy fighting in the area. The UN was worried because the food was at risk of rotting. The UN said government forces and Houthi rebels could start to withdraw from around the city soon. It added: "It has really been a horrific year for millions and millions of people in Yemen, who are literally balancing on the edge of famine and starvation. They need massive amounts of aid, water, sanitation, and education for their children." The UN wants to help over 19 million people in Yemen. A UN spokesperson said the suffering is the worst in human history. A food warehouse in the city of Hudaydah is still closed. What did the article say Yemen was on the brink of? How many people does the United Nations want to help? How many Yemenis are close to dying from starvation? What do 80 per cent of Yemenis need urgently?