The _______(1) of Cambrige was adjusting to life as the new boy last week as he started training for his post as an air ambulance helicopter __________(2) in Norfolk. Prince William is taking part in the mandatory programme before he can take to the skies as a fully fledged member of East Anglian Air Ambulance Service.
That he's carrying out his training now is a __________(3) indicator that Prince William is also on a mission to get his affairs in order before _________(4) on his other new role this month- that of a father of __________(5). Indeed, it is with the precision one might expect of a former military officer that he has arranged these ________(6) weeks leading up to the birth of his second __________(7).
William started his air-ambulance training just three days after a radiant ___________(8) of Cambridge, having completed a packed schedule of official engagements in recent weeks, began her well-earned __________(9) leave.
___________(10) the baby has arrived, it will be the Duke's turn to take some time out - a ___________(11) for Bond Air Services, William's employer, said he will be entitled to paternity _________(12). It is expected he will take the allotted two weeks, during which time he'll only be responding to daddy __________(13).
The fact that William is currenly posted at Norwich - around 40 miles __________(14) the couple's country house Anmer Hall, _________(15) Kate is expected to spend most of her time both now and once the baby has ________(16) - means he can be on hand _________(17) his wife as the big day approaches - another example _________(18) his stategic planning.
No __________(19) the Duke has also been thinking about baby names - and he's not the only one. After weeks of Elisabeth being clear ____________(20) for a girl, last week the betting changed ____________(21), with a surge of wagers on Alice.
_____________(22) William Hill slashed the name's odds from 14-1 to 2-1 after "a significant number of _____________(23)" on the name, particularly in the Tonbridge area of Kent.
"One punter has had 500 pounds on Kate _____________(24) her girl Alice," spokesman Rupert Adams tells newspapers.. "We believe the link could be that Kate wrote a dissertation __________(25) Lewis Carroll ________(26) university and of course, his most famous book was Alice in _________(27).
There have been a number of Alices in the royal family since the 19th century, including the second daughter of Queen Victoria and the wife of the _________(28) Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's uncle.
Meanwhile, police __________(29) planning to erect barriers outside the Lindo Wing of London's St Mary's Hospital, where Kate ____________(30) birth to Prince George in 2013, from mid-April for the world's press.
/Adapted from the British Press/
1. a) Prince b) Duke c) King
2. a) captain b) driver c) pilot
3. a) clear b) clean c) nice
4. a) take b) took c) taking
5. a) both b) two c) twice
6. a) latest b) late c) final
7. a) child b) children c) heir
8. a) Queen b) Princess c) Duchess
9. a) mother's b) Godmother's c) maternity
10. a) Once b) First c) One time
11. a) speaker b) presenter c) spokesman
12. a) time b) leave c) holiday
13. a) duties b) orders c) calls
14. a) from b) of c) away
15. a) which b) when c) where
16. a) born b) came c) arrived
17. a) with b) to c) for
18. a) of b) for c) to
19. a)wonder b) fear c) doubt
20. a) favourite b) popular c) fashionable
21. a) unluckily b) suddenly c) lately
22. a) Bookmark b) Bookworm c) Bookmaker
23. a) bets b) guesses c) clues
24. a) naming b) calling c) asking
25. a) of b) about c) on
26. a) for b) in c) at
27. a) Wonderworld b) Wonderland c) Wonderfield
28. a) late b) lately c) later
29. a) is b) are c) has been
30. a) has b) gave c) brought
Angelina Jolie has revealed that she has endured a second round of surgery in a bid to prevent cancer - and her decision to speak out once again about her personal medical history has been praised by experts as helping to save lives.
Last week, an article written by the Oscar-winning star appeared in The New York Times, in which she explained that she has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to avoid developing ovarian cancer - and as a result, she is undergoing the menopause and will not be able to have any more children.
Doctors were quick to salute her for the article, saying it would help focus attention on ovarian cancer.
Gynaecological oncologist Dr Antoinette Sakaris said: "Ovarian cancer is less well known (than breast cancer) and less commented on. Improving that is crucial. I think this could save lives.
Two years ago, Angelina, who has six children with husband Brad Pitt - three of whom were adopted - underwent a double mastectomy after discovering that she has the BRCA1 gene fault that greatly increases the chances of contracting breast and ovarian cancer. She lost her mother, aunt and grandmother to the disease.
In her New York Times piece, headlined Angelina Jolie Pitt: Diary of a Surgery, the 39-year-old actress and film-maker revealed that she has always planned to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after her mastectomy, but because the surgery has such severe effect on a woman's body, she had hoped to have more time to plan for the operation.
Unfortunately, she heard in early March that an annual blood test has showed up markers that can indicate early signs of cancer - leaving Angelina with an anxious five-day wait to learn whether she had already developed the disease.
"I went through what I imagine thousands of other women have felt," she wrote. "I told myself to stay calm, to be strong and that I had no reason to think I wouldn't live to see my children grow up and to meet my grandchildren".
Luckily, she had stong support. "I called my husband in France, who was on a plane within hours. The beautiful thing about such moments in life is that there is so much clarity. You know what you live for and what matters."
She said that it was hard to carry on as she waited for the results of further tests. "I passed those five days in a haze, attending my children (Zahara and Shiloh)'s soccer game, and working to stay calm and focused.
After being told the happy news that she was cancer free, Angelina decided to undergo the next stage of her surgery immediately. "Regardless of the hormone replacements I'm taking, I am now in menopause," she revealed. "I will not be able to have any more children and I expect some physical changes. But I feel at ease...it is nothing to be feared.
After revealing her double mastectomy in 2013, the actress was praised by medical experts for putting the spotlight on preventative cancer surgery, helping other women with gene faults to make this difficult decision. But last week, Angelina took pains to ensure that readers knew there were other options to surgery.
"I did not do this solely because I carry the BRCA1 gene mutation and I want other women to know this," she said. "A positive BRCA test does not mean a leap to surgery. There are other options...In my case, the doctors I met agreed that surgery was the best option, because on top of the BRCA gene, three women in my family died from cancer."
She added that the surgery did not guarantee that she would never develop cancer. "It is not possible to remove all risk, and the fact is I remain prone to cancer. I will look for natural ways to strengthen my immune system. I feel feminine, and grounded in the choices I am making for myself and my family. I know my children will never have to say, 'My mom died of ovarian cancer.'"
(Adapted from the British Press)
1. Angelina has had another surgery because the first one wasn't successful.
2. Doctors aren't happy to learn that Angelina breaks medical secrecy about her state of health.
3. The actress has had an operation because she wants no more children.
4. The gynaecological expert remarked that breast cancer is better known than ovarian cancer, which should be different.
5. Angelina has never been able to give birth so her husband Brad Pitt and she decided to adopt six children.
6. Three of Angelina's family members died of ovarian cancer.
7. Angelina appreciates that she has a husband whose first priority is obviously his family.
8. Angelina was absolutely unable to take part in any events as she was too worried waiting for her medical test results.
9. Angelina is now relieved that she knows she no longer has to live in fear of getting cancer.
10. As Angelina puts it, preventative cancer surgery means that you undergo an operation because you have no choice.
1. Write down the date, month and year.
2. Look once only at the words below then cover them up. When you have finished all the questions here, write down from memory what the three words are: ORANGE, TELEVISION, CUSHION.
3.Without looking at your watch, write what time you think it is. Then look at your watch and write down the actual time.
4. What are the names of the last five Hungarian Prime Ministers?
5. Can you remember the address of the last place that you lived?
6. Can you recall what you were doing on each of the previous seven evenings?
7. Have people told you that you repeat yourself in conversation, or have you found yourself doing this?
8. Are you aware that people are getting irritated with you because you have forgotten something?
9. Do you ever return from shopping to find you have forgotten an essential item?
10. Do you find it increasingly difficult to follow directions?
11. Do you get lost in places that you have visited frequently?
12. Do you have trouble recalling words, even though you know that you know them?
13. Do you misplace things practically every day?
14. Are your memory difficulties impinging on your work or social life- e.g. do you sometimes avoid people because you cannot remember their names?
Now, without looking back, write down the three words you memorised earlier.
1. Give yourself 1 point for remembering the exact date.
2. Give yourself 1 point for each of the words you remembered correctly.
3. If the difference between your guessed time and the actual time is less than 30 minutes, give yourself 1 point; if the difference is more than 30 minutes, score zero.
4. Award yourself 1 point for each Prime Minister named correctly, they do not have to be in order- Viktor Orbán, Gordon Bajnai, Ferenc Gyurcsány, Péter Medgyessy, Gyula Horn.
5. Give yourself 1 point for remembering your last address.
6. Give yourself 1 point if you answered YES.
7-14. Give yourself 1 point for every NO answer.
16-20: Your memory is fine and you show no signs of memory loss.
15-12: You may have some memory difficulties. If they persist and are causing you inconvenience or make you inefficient or embarrassed, you might want to talk to your GP about it.
11 or less: Your result suggests some memory impairment and you need to visit your GP for advice.
Fisherman’s Bastion, as part of the Buda Castle District, has been a World Heritage site since 1987. Restored according to the original designs of architect Frigyes Schulek, and now outfitted with state-of-the-art gastronomic facilities, the beautifully renovated establishment covers over 1800 square meters and offers patrons an unforgettable experience in a unique setting.
The Fisherman’s Bastion Restaurant is open year-round with a variety of services. It offers comfortable seating for 120 people on two floors – each of the tables offer a magnificent view of the acclaimed Budapest panorama. There’s also an observation terrace above the restaurant, where restaurant patrons can admire the full view while sipping their drinks.
The menu consists of innovative Hungarian dishes, such as Venison goulash with tarragon, Mangalitza spare ribs and Somló sponge cake trifle. Their mission is to revive the most beautiful traditions of Hungarian gastronomy, presenting them in their very own, distinct style. The wine list includes more than 150 types of wine, most of them from the great Hungarian wine regions, along with some excellent foreign wines. Expert sommeliers will help you in choosing the most fitting wine for your dish.
Every afternoon, guests can sit back and relax to the tunes of a Gypsy band playing international and Hungarian favourites. Whether for a full-course meal or just for sipping a glass of wine, the Fisherman’s Bastion Restaurant is the place to be.
The Danube Terrace awaits its guests from the end of March until the start of autumn with cold and hot dishes, from 10am to 10pm (depending on the weather). An excellent venue for intimate evening dinners and wine tasting, rounded out by a wonderful panorama of Budapest provides an unforgettable experience for Hungarian and foreign guests alike. (Adapted from Funzine)
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