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DAY 61 Name of new Star Wars movie announced There is good news for fans of the Star Wars movies. There will be another episode. It will be the ninth film to be made.

It gives people a taste of what the new movie will be like. The trailer was first posted on Twitter, with the words: "Every generation has a legend." The new film will have an all-star cast.

Fisher died in 2016, but the filmmakers were able to use previously unseen footage from the movie "The Force Awakens". The Star Wars movies are among the most successful films ever made.

1 DAY 61 Name of new Star Wars movie announced There is good news for fans of the Star Wars movies. There will be another episode. It will be the ninth film to be made. The name of the new Star Wars movie was announced in Chicago. It is called "The Rise of Skywalker". There is a two-minute trailer of the movie for people to watch. The trailer is now on YouTube. It gives people a taste of what the new movie will be like. The trailer was first posted on Twitter, with the words: "Every generation has a legend." The new film will have an all-star cast. Actor Mark Hamill will play Luke Skywalker, and the late Carrie Fisher will play Princess Leia. Fisher died in 2016, but the filmmakers were able to use previously unseen footage from the movie "The Force Awakens". The Star Wars movies are among the most successful films ever made. The first one was released in 1977 and was made by the film-maker George Lucas. Over forty years later, they are still hugely popular. Lucas' company Lucasfilm made the first six movies. Disney bought the company in 2012 for just over $4 billion. In 2018, the total value of the Star Wars franchise was estimated to be around $65 billion. Film critic Roger Ebert said the first Star Wars movie changed Hollywood and influenced how movies were made for decades after. The original Star Wars movie began a new generation of films that used a lot of special effects and highenergy action scenes. SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER There is a 90-secong trailer of the movie on YouTube. The new movie contains scenes from three other Star Wars movies. The first Star Wars movie was released over 40 years ago. Disney bought the makers of Star Wars for $4 billion in How long is the trailer for the new Star Wars movie? What does the trailer say every generation has? When did the actor Carrie Fisher pass away? When was the original Star Wars movie released?

Markus No! I'm on TV! Police Well, isn't that nice! Now can you Officer sign here, please?

2 DAY 62 Make it snappy!!! Markus Is everything OK, officer? Police Yes, but I'm going to have to issue Officer you a ticket. Markus Could you make it snappy? I'm on my way to collect 500 grand! Police Are you a drug dealer or something Officer? Markus No! I'm on TV! Police Well, isn't that nice! Now can you Officer sign here, please? Explanation : Make it snappy - tell someone that you want them to do something immediately and to do it quickly Example : I'd like my bill please, waiter, and make it snappy.

DAY 63 Japan starts nuclear fuel removal from Fukushima The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has started removing fuel rods from Japan's stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.

Tepco started the removal of the nuclear fuel on Monday, five years behind schedule.

Another factor that caused delays was high levels of radiation observed in the area. Tepco said this posed a "significant challenge" for engineers.

3 DAY 63 Japan starts nuclear fuel removal from Fukushima The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has started removing fuel rods from Japan's stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. Tepco is the company that operates the nuclear power plant. It was badly damaged and suffered meltdowns following being hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami in Tepco started the removal of the nuclear fuel on Monday, five years behind schedule. The work to remove and relocate the hazardous rods was delayed because of a whole series of malfunctions of the devices that had been designed for the removal operation. Another factor that caused delays was high levels of radiation observed in the area. Tepco said this posed a "significant challenge" for engineers. Tepco said it is removing seven unspent nuclear fuel rods from the reactor's pool. There are a total of 1,573 spent and unspent fuel rods stored at the power plant. The rods will be transferred to safer storage pools at the plant. Tepco said the work would be completed by the end of March A company spokesman, Tomohiko Isogai, said: "I believe everything is going well so far. We will watch the progress at the site as we put safety first. Our goal is not to rush the process but to carefully proceed with the decommissioning work." Another spokesman said: "Safety is our priority. We will carefully continue this work." Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan would do its best to rebuild the area. SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER There were problems with the devices that were made for the removal. One reason for the delay is high levels of radiation in the area. There are more than 1,500 rods at Fukushima's nuclear power plant. Work on removing the fuel rods will finish at the end of How far behind schedule is the removal work? What happened to the devices that were designed for the removal? What did workers observe high levels of in the area? How many fuel rods are workers currently removing?

Officer Daniel Lottery headquarters to collect some money. Police I see. So, what do you do here in Officer Shenzhen?

4 Day 64 Off the hook!!! Police I'll let you off the hook this time. Officer Daniel That's super! Especially since I am in a big hurry. Police Oh? Where are you off to? Officer Daniel Lottery headquarters to collect some money. Police I see. So, what do you do here in Officer Shenzhen? Daniel I teach English. Explanation : Off the hook - If you are off the hook, you have escaped from a difficult situation Example : John's agreed to go to the meeting in my place so that gets/lets me off the hook.

DAY 65 One billion dollars promised to rebuild Notre Dame People have donated over one billion dollars to help rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

Wealthy people from all over France and around the world have given hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore the cathedral to its former glory.

This would be in time for the opening of the Paris Olympics in 2024. However, architects say it could take decades to rebuild the world-famous landmark.

5 DAY 65 One billion dollars promised to rebuild Notre Dame People have donated over one billion dollars to help rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. The 850-year-old cathedral was badly damaged in a fire on Monday. The UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most important cultural buildings in France. Wealthy people from all over France and around the world have given hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore the cathedral to its former glory. French president Emmanuel Macron told the nation in a televised address that he would make sure the reconstruction would be finished within five years. This would be in time for the opening of the Paris Olympics in However, architects say it could take decades to rebuild the world-famous landmark. Some of the donors that are handing over cash are French billionaires. They include the owners of the luxury brand Louis Vuitton and the cosmetics company L'Oreal. The French oil company Total is also pledging 100 million euros. Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted that his company would donate an unspecified amount. He said: "We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope. Relieved that everyone is safe. Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts to help restore Notre Dame's precious heritage for future generations." However, many people are asking whether the money would be better spent on helping the world's poor. PHRASE MATCH Give your best answer France's president spoke to the French people on TV about Notre Dame. Architects say it will take five years to rebuild Notre Dame. None of the donors giving money to Notre Dame are billionaires. An oil company said it would give 100 million euros to help How long did France's president say the rebuilding would take? What does France's president want Notre Dame to be rebuilt in time for? How long did architects say it would take to rebuild Notre Dame? What is the name of the luxury brand that was mentioned?

RONDOUT VALLEY LEGEND SCHOOL NEWSPAPER

RONDOUT VALLEY LEGEND SCHOOL NEWSPAPER NOVEMBER 2012 Volume 1, Issue 1 Articles in this issue: -New Year Of The Legend -Star Wars -Perks Of Being A Wallflower Book vs. Movie -Student Art -Movie Review: