Steve Jobs, one of the world's greatest and most successful entrepeneurs, creator and visionary, died last Wednesday. He leaves behind iconic groundbreaking technology, such as the iPad, the iPod and the iPhone. But what made Steve Jobs so successful? Was he a genius? What can you learn from Steve Jobs?
Watch the following video and try to answer the questions.
What industries did Steve Jobs revolutionize?
What was his first invention?
What curious subject did he study at college?
What makes Apple products so popular?
How many people visit the average Apple store every week?
How would you explain Steve Jobs's success?
Steve Jobs was among other things a great communicator and storyteller. Watch him in action in the following video.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Saturday, 17 September 2011
9/11 ANNIVERSARY
The day that shocked the world
Ten years ago the world looked on in shock as terrorists flew hijacked passenger planes into New York City's mighty twin towers, destroying the iconic buildings and killing more than 2,700 people. Two further planes crashed into the Pentagon, Virginia and a field in Pennsylvania.
Listen to the BBC news reports on September 11 2001.
Watch the video and try to answer as many questions as you can.
BBC NEWS Report- September 11 Attacks
Ten years ago the world looked on in shock as terrorists flew hijacked passenger planes into New York City's mighty twin towers, destroying the iconic buildings and killing more than 2,700 people. Two further planes crashed into the Pentagon, Virginia and a field in Pennsylvania.
Listen to the BBC news reports on September 11 2001.
Watch the video and try to answer as many questions as you can.
BBC NEWS Report- September 11 Attacks
- Which one of the two towers was hit first?
- How long after the attack on the first tower was the second tower hit?
- What measures were taken immediately after the attacks?
- How many people were on board the 4th plane?
- Approximately how many people were inside each of the towers?
- What other historic event were the attacks compared to?
- Where was President Bush taken?
- What did Bush promise the nation?
Friday, 8 April 2011
Global Warming
Do the following test and then submit your result to me.
Teacher code: OlgaGalileoClass: none
Please write your name and surname.
Big Fish
We've seen the film. Now we'd love to know what you thought of it.
Please post your comments here.
TRAVELLING
Do you like travelling? Have you ever been abroad? Which country or city do you like best? Why?
Leave your comment here on this VoiceThread and listen to what your classmates have to say.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Landmarks
Watch the following video about a famous landmark and then answer the questions.
The Golden Gate Bridge
1. How long is it?
2. When was it built?
3. How many cars pass each day?
The Golden Gate Bridge
1. How long is it?
2. When was it built?
3. How many cars pass each day?
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