‘America will never forget’: US marks 20th anniversary of 9/11

America marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Saturday with solemn ceremonies given added poignancy by the recent chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and return to power of the Taliban. 

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Source: France 24

The pleasure of poetic pattern by David Silverstein

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 Humans are creatures of rhythm and repetition. From our breath to our gait: rhythm is central to our experience, and often brings us pleasure. We can find pleasure in the rhythm of a song, or even the rows of an orchard. Of course, too much repetition can also backfire. David Silverstein describes what poetic repetition is and why it works.

Source: ed.ted.com

 

1°euro - Kevin Rudd's speech

Kevin Rudd's Apology to "The stolen Generation"  2008

Gap-filling exercise

Seconde - Finding your roots: Anderson Cooper

Video: Anderson Cooper Confronts a Dark History

Gap-filling exercise

Crosswords: the Peoples of Oceania

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