English Reading Exercise An Interview With Alexa Chung

English Reading Exercise An Interview With Alexa Chung When are we masters of a language? For many of us, this moment occurs when we can lift up a newspaper in the language we are learning and read the articles, almost forgetting that they are not in our native language. English reading exercises can help you get there.Lets read an interview that was published in Englands Guardian newspaper this month and see if we can answer the questions afterwards.Alexa Chung: My most unappealing habit? Littering the floor with clothes. Photograph: Dave M Benett/Getty ImagesAlexa Chung, 27, was raised in Hampshire. She became a model at 16 and in 2006 co-presented Channel 4s teen music show, Popworld. She went on to become a presenter on T4 and MTV, and is a contributing editor for British Vogue. She has a Mulberry bag named after her. On 1 April at 7pm, she presents Gonzo on MTV Music. She lives in London with Alex Turner, the singer in Arctic Monkeys.When were you happiest? Playing ping pong in LA.What is your greatest fear? Frogs and public speakin g.What is your earliest memory? Waving my brothers and sister off to  school as my mother held me.What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Forgetfulness. I leave valuable possessions scattered around the  globe.What was your most embarrassing moment? I trip over on an almost daily basis. Getting sleeves hooked on door knobs is another classic.Property aside, whats the most expensive thing youve  bought? Chanel 2.55 handbag at Heathrow airport during a hangover.What is your most treasured possession? My photographs. Ive been documenting everything since I  was  a teenager.Where would you like to live? In the treehouse I saw in Todd Selbys book.What would your super power be? Ability to shoot spiderwebs.What do you most dislike about your appearance? My ears and my incredibly fine hair  that goes flat despite hours of  back-combing.What is your most unappealing habit? Littering the floor with clothes.What would be your fancy dress costume of choice? A palm tree. Im obsessed wit h them.What do you owe your parents? My father taught me how to draw horses â€" for this I shall be eternally grateful. My mother does a great line in self-deprecation; she taught me about humility.What or who is the greatest love of  your life? Alex Turner.What does love feel like? Like theres nothing you can do about it.What has been your biggest disappointment? Realising adults dont know everything.If you could go back in time, where would you go? Im obsessed with the 60s. Everything looked great.How often do you have sex? Does anyone ever answer this?What single thing would improve the quality of your life? A walk-in wardrobe!What do you consider your greatest achievement? At school, a careers adviser asked me what I wanted to be and I said fashion journalist, so writing for Vogue has provided me with the opportunity to fulfil a dream.What keeps you awake at night? Im scared of the dark.How would you like to be remembered? As someone who inspired women to  dress for themselves.W hat is the most important lesson life has taught you? Not everything happens for a reason. Sometimes life just sucks.QuestionsAfter reading this interview, how would you define Alexas personality?From her replies, what do you think is Alexas attitude towards the interviewer?What do you both like and dislike about Alexas answers?What is the most important lesson life has taught you?Who do you consider to be a fashionable celebrity?Alexa uses some difficult words: trip, self-deprecating, spiderswebs, back-combing. Do you know what they mean? No, then take some classes with us and we will be happy to help you out.Did you find this blog interesting? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter.

AP Classes

AP Classes If youre the parent of a high school student planning to go to college, youve probably heard about Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams. But what do you need to know about these classes other than they will help your teen stand out to colleges and universities and might allow them to earn college credits? Here are the essentials for parents: There are seven categories of AP exams. Students can take AP classes/exams in the following areas: AP Capstone (two available), Arts (five available), English (two available), History Social Science (nine available), Math Computer Science (five available), Sciences (seven available), and World Languages Cultures (eight available). AP scores are a measure of students achievement in college-level AP courses. While an AP score shows how well a student performed on an AP exam, it is also a measure of the students success in the corresponding class. In other words, a higher score on the AP Biology exam tells colleges that your teen has a good grasp of the subject matter in that class. One major benefit: college credit. When your teen takes an AP course and scores well on the related AP exam, he or she can earn college credit. The College Board scores these exams on a 5-point scale: 5 (extremely well qualified), 4 (well qualified), 3 (qualified), 2 (possibly qualified), and 1 (no recommendation). Many colleges grant course credits for scores of 3, 4 and 5. This means savings on college tuition. AP helps students get ahead. All college majors require students to take general education classes like math and English. If your teen earns qualifying scores on AP Exams, he or she could avoid having to take some of those introductory classes. Also, if your teen knows what he or she plans to major in at college, taking AP exams in subjects within that major could mean that he or she can skip those and move directly into upper-level classes. This frees up time in your teens schedule to pursue a minor, take electives or just graduate quicker. The 38 AP exams have some elements in common. Every AP exam has its own requirements, but all AP exams are two to three hours long and usually consist of multiple-choice questions and free-response questions (essay, spoken response, or solving a problem). Most exams are given in the first two weeks of May. AP is also about building skills. AP classes help prepare students for the next phase of their educational journey. The classes are similar to college classes in that students are expected to dig deeper into problem-solving and analysis, get hands-on with the material, dialog and debate ideas, and push themselves. Perhaps most important for parents to keep in mind about taking AP classes is that doing so is a great way for your teen to get ready for college. These classes are challenging and teach students skills often taught in college. And if your teen can earn college credit and/or advanced placement by taking the corresponding exams, all the better. Learn more about AP exams at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org and be sure to check with the colleges to which your teen plans to apply about their policies on AP credits, as every school is different. If you have questions about your high schools AP class offerings, reach out to the guidance counselor at your school. For more information about how Huntington helps students prepare for the AP exams, call 1 800 CAN LEARN. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2018 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.