- Choose a short 2-4 paragraph article from this link http://www.cnn.com/.
- You must use a different verb in each sentence see the material I've emailed to you and the picture below for help.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
10/13 Homework Assignment
Core- Read a recent news article.Write 4-5 sentences explaining it, using reported speech. Think about the meaning of the article. Is the situation part of the present or the past? How does that effect the tenses used in your summary?
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10.13.2015
Title of the news: Rick Fox on Kobe Bryant:" I think he'll play overseas"
Author: Ryan Ward
Date: October 13, 2015
This recent news article reported that a former teammate of Kobe Bryant, Rick Fox was to chime on the subject about whether Kobe Bryant will or should retire at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season. Rick Fox said that his think Kobe will not retire and play overseas in China or go to New York. Author assured us that Kobe is one of the most popular NBA players in the China and will almost certainly receive offers to play in China, but there’s no indication whether he’d even consider the move. The author also indicated that Kobe has said he’ll never play for another organization in the NBA, but Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher may will persuade him to change that stance to go to New York. The news told us it seems to be that Kobe’s basketball career will come to an end after next Olympic Games.
By Christopher Simpson , Featured Columnist Oct 12, 2015
ReplyDeleteScore and Reaction from Euro 2016 Qualifier
The reporter reported that England completed their qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2016 with their 100 per cent record intact as they saw off hosts Lithuania 3-0 at the Zalgiris Stadium. The report mentioned that England was the third team which had won the hole 10 group matches in the UEFA history. Hodgson who is the chief coach of England Male soccer team pointed out England would be a contender in Euro 2016. England legend Gary Lineker remarked England team had a big good change during the 6 months group match.
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/this-st-louis-couple-met-via-an-accidental-text-message/story-fnet09y4-1227553628957
ReplyDeleteThe recently new reported that Kasey Bergh accidentally had sent a message to a complete stranger, Harry Glendening. The author also explain they had continued to message each other when they realized they had a lot in common. Harry says that the 30-year age difference didn’t mean anything as they were so connected. In the end of news the reporter indicated that 2 years after the errant message, Harry proposed (successfully!) at the rooftop restaurant where they first met in person.
This weekend, Hong Kong indicated petrol heads from across Asia descend on the city's harbor front, in a bid to catch a glimpse of some of the world's most prized automobiles.
ReplyDeleteWith millions of dollars worth of motoring history on display, the Hong Kong Classic -- now in its second year -- has quickly notified itself as among the state's premier classic car shows.
According to reported "We spent a lot of time researching international collections to display in Hong Kong," comments co-creator of the event, Melanie Riach, of the show's collection of 100 classic cars and motorcycles.
Unlike Donald Trump, Warren Buffett believes America is already amazing.
ReplyDelete"America's great now -- it's never been greater," Buffett indicated on Tuesday while speaking at Fortune's Most Powerful Women conference in Washington, D.C.
Buffett pointed out the opinion "Our kids are going to live so much better than we do now." Warren Buffett commented: 'America's never been greater'
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/dad-slain-wdbj-reporter-reacts-ore-shooting-article-1.2382313
ReplyDeleteThe article announced that Andy Parker’s daughter Alison was a Virginia television reporter shot to death on live TV in August.
he said this had to stop
So he mentioned we should pass responsible gun laws in the wake of a mass shooting Thursday in Oregon.
The article also point out we needed to recognize how important gun laws are.
Topic：Disneyland hikes price of theme park passes over $1,000
ReplyDeleteAuthor：CNNMoney's Cristina Alesci and Jackie Wattles contributed to this report.\
Date：CNNMoney (New York) October 5, 2015: 8:21 AM ET
Link：http://goo.gl/KvOTPL
The report indicated that Disneyland has the most expensive pass, the one with no blackout dates, in the world. It pointed out Disneyland increase its price during the past years. However, Disneyland explained that guests who hold the pass with no blackout dates can enjoy a lots of extra entertainments. Moreover, they announced that there has less expensive annual passes that have blackout dates during the park's most popular periods. Also, people who live near the parks can get discounted prices.
From the news article, news announced people that Real Madrid and Portugal soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded his 4th Golden shoe.
ReplyDeleteThe news explained that he was awarded for 2014-15 season scoring goals.
Also the news mentioned that he became a fourth player receiving trophy on four different moments.
He said he was not satisfied, he wanted to become fifth and sixth, if possible.
The following article tell us how great is Tokyo with their food. The author informed us about few fact of what makes Tokyo world's greatest food city. The writer further explains that Tokyo has a hundred and thirty two more Michelin star than Paris, which is the second greatest in the world. Plus, text implied that many of the restaurants chosen by Michelin were European, with no more than 50 Tokyo-based French restaurants holding at least one star.
ReplyDeleteIn article, the Russian state- run news agency Sputnik international reported that on tuesday, two mortor rounds hit near the Russian Embassy in Syria’s capital during a pro-Russian rally. The Russian President Putin state that come as the United States and Russia fuel competing sides in Syria with more firepower. Russia said that it has been targeting ISIS, but many of its airstrikes have been directed at rebel-controlled areas. The United States believes that only a fraction of the strikes have targeted ISIS.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2015/10/13/middleeast/syria-civil-war/?iid=ob_article_topstories_pool&iref=obnetwork
By Holly Yan and Mark Morgenstein, CNN
Updated 2:23 PM ET, Tue October 13, 2015 | Video Source: CNN
Jennifer Lawrence: I'm over being "likable"
ReplyDeleteby Todd Leopold, CNN
The recent news reported that Jennifer Lawrence who is an actress and became a pretty well-known star because of her roles in "Hunger Games" and "X-men" had gotten less-post release compensation than her co-stars Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner and Christian Bale in American Hustle movie. She admitted that she didn't blame them because of that but she stated she wondered if there was a double standard at work when it came to women and men. She also pointed out that she had sometimes been too focused on being kind when it is about movie business. She complained to be looked differently as a woman and she convinced she was over trying to find the 'adorable' way to state her opinion and still be likable. -Ece
The CNN NEWS said that Ukrainian authorities closed the airspace over conflict because of the findings of a Dutch investigation into the crash. Moreover, the CNN NEWS reminded us the Boeing 777 was shot down on July 17, 2014, when it flew to Malaysia from Amsterdam. Unfortunately, all 298 people died in the aircraft. The Dutch Safety Board stated that the passengers could be dazed or unconscious when the aircraft happened. And they don’t sure about if anyone died in midair, but no one could survive when the plane crashed on the ground. Additionally, the CNN NEWS indicated that the DSB investigated the air crash with the request of Ukraine at first. The investigation aimed at the conflict with pro-Russian separatists in its eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The investigation was reported on Tuesday that MH17 crashed after a missile warhead exploded outside the cockpit.
ReplyDeleteOn TCNN reported she had led armies, conquered cities and ridden dragons.
ReplyDeleteThe magazine announced Emilia Clarke was the sexiest British actress.
Because the cover of the magazine she appeared half-clothed, there were many compliments about her acting ability to play both " friendly and fierce ".
And she replied to Esquire she had looked up the " Game and Thrones "before the audition and she did what every good actor did.