Monthly Archives: July 2020

A truly exceptional place

Posted on 11th July 2020 by Ian

In understanding international affairs, the word “exceptionalism” is used of the United States. Exceptionalism is the idea that people of a country believe their country has a unique role within the world community. Perhaps it is a mistaken term, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Missing sports day

Posted on 10th July 2020 by Ian

Lockdown has meant the loss of many things other than lessons. Educational visits, outings, overnight camps, trips to France and beyond, everything has been cancelled. School sports days will be especially missed by many people School sports days now are … Continue reading →

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Subjects for an essay

Posted on 9th July 2020 by Ian

Did everyone face awkward questions in English lessons? The challenge to write a composition on a topic chosen from a list provided by the teacher. The list would include topics such as “plastic”, the intention, presumably to have provided an … Continue reading →

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The real thing

Posted on 8th July 2020 by Ian

An empty glass Coca-Cola bottle stood on the kitchen worktop. It had been encouraging to see them on sale in the supermarket, the giant drinks company going back to the future, away from the immeasurable damage caused by plastics. There … Continue reading →

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From a trickle to an ocean

Posted on 7th July 2020 by Ian

A large Dutch barn stood at one end of the barton, beyond it a line of elm trees stood on the bank of a small stream. To call it a stream probably endows it with a status it does not … Continue reading →

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