2NB & 2NI Halloween

It's one of America's favourite holidays, but what's the real story behind the tricks and treats of Halloween?

http://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-halloween

2NB Top 10 London Attractions

Yes, London. You know: fish, chips, cup ‘o tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary Poppins… London!  Noisy, vibrant and multicultural, London is one of the largest cities in the world with a population of 8 million people. It is a leading global city of culture, fashion, finance, politics and trade and remains one of the most visited cities by international tourists in the world. The city contains many famous landmarks and getting around is easy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0r0VTos_wU

2NB Classroom language

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fqfW8fVbKE

2NI Families are changing - so must politics

Today, the mosaic that is family life has never been richer or more diverse. It includes, for instance, mothers who have never lived with the father of their child; septuagenarians newly divorced after 40 years of marriage; gay parents; teenage dads shamefully ignored by services; cohabiting stepfamilies born of love but mourning loss, and sixtysomethings with teenage children and the demands of their own parents, potential centenarians.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jan/27/observer-editorial-osborne-family-policy

2NB Numbers

http://www.real-english.com/reo/8/unit8.asp

2NI Sweet Britain

The nutritional debate over sugar doesn't seem to be putting off a new generation of stweet makers in this country. Sweets sales seem stable, and new treats are being created and exported all over the world.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05nsb49

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9158591/Favourite-British-sweets-in-pictures.html?frame=2173981

2NI Will we really improve our bag habits?

From last week shoppers in England will have to pay 5p for all single use carrier bags. The charge has already been introduced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which are now using far fewer carrier bags. Will England follow suit?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p034jlyp