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Title : History of Gymnastics
Source : www.sport.com
Number of pages : 1,25
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words):
Gymnastics as a competitive sport began in 1896 by the Olympics. Before that, the exhibitions were conducted by athletic clubs. The first international gymnastics competition outside of the Olympics was held in 1903 in Antwerp. The Olympics games in 1928 was the first women’s event, won by the Netherlands. In 1962, the International Gymnastics Federation recognized rhythmic gymnastics as a sport.

Title : History of Tennis
Source : www.sport.com
Number of pages : 1,25
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words):
Tennis is a popular and international game. The French gave the game its modern shape. The word tennis derives from the French tenez, meaning “Take it”. By 1500 the tennis racket had evolved from the all-wood model to a version with wooden handle and head strung with sheep gut. Tennis became the national game in France. In 1858 the game began to open-air play on grass. In 1873 the rules changed: only the server could score. Men’s singles and doubles play was included on the program of the Olympic Games for the first in 1896.


Title : History of the Olympic Games
Source : www.sport.com
Number of pages : 1,25
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words): Archaeologists believe the ancient Olympic games began more than 4000 years ago in Olympia, Greece, with 40,000 spectators. Only men were allowed to compete. Victorious athletes were crowned with an olive wreath and would be heroes for the rest of their lives. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens. The Olympic winter Games were founded in 1924. The summer games have been held every four years since then, with the exception of 1916, 1940 and 1944, when Worldwars1 and 2 forced the Games to cancel. Today the Olympics are the most prestigious sporting event in the world and it’s as cherished now as it was then.

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Title : Nigeria’s Darego Wins Miss World Beauty Pageant
Source : go to www.yahoo.com > search: miss world > miss world headlines > Nigeria’s Darego Wins Miss World Beauty Pageant.
Number of pages : 1,25
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words): Nigerian Agbani Darego, 18, was crowned Miss World, the first black African to win the title in its 51-year history. The event had 93 contestants. The pageant was hosted by U.S. chat show presenter Jerry Springer. Darego’s victory was the first item on television’s news, even though the national press gave her a little chance of winning. She wants to be a computer scientist as well as a super model. She had a strong faith in God and she thanks him for to be with her. She received $100,000 and she will give it to less privileged children in society to give them hope for the future.

Title : Twarres Stream
Source : www.twarres.com
Number of pages : 1,5
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words): Twarres consist of Mirjam Timmer and Johan van der Veen. Their debut album is called Stream. Mirjam wrote most songs on Stream. Her lyrics, about her sorrows, thoughts and worries, are so personal it’s like reading her diary. Your Decisions was her first serious song. She wrote it when she was 16. Johan and Mirjam have a strong connection. They sing in two languages: English and Fries. They became friends at an early age and they were always singing. Their debut single Wer Bisto became a big hit, the song ruled the charts for weeks and weeks. Despite theirs busy schedules Johan and Mirjam still managed to take time to finish work on their debut album.

Title : Biography about Anne Geddes
Source : www.annegeddes.com
Number of pages : 3
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words): In her mid-twenties Anne Geddes began experimenting with the camera. Now she’s one of the most respected and successful professional photographers. Her books, calendars, photo albums, greeting cards and a lot of more products are copied in great amounts. She has received many awards for her work. $3 million has been donated to help prevent child abuse in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States. At the heart of her success is Anne’s deep and abiding love of children. Anne and her husband, Kel Geddes, live in New Zealand with their two daughters.


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Title : A conversation with Anne Geddes
Source : www.annegeddes.com
Number of pages : 3
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words): Anne Geddes has never thought of being a photographer until she was 25. Other photo’s of children she didn’t like because they’re not personal. She also went into a photographic studio to experiment with new camera technologies or equipment. She thinks the elements emotion and simplicity create a memorable image. When you look at her photos, your eye is always drawn to the babies face. The babies are the most important aspect of the image.

Title : Aids
Source : www.yahoo.com > search aids
Number of pages : 2,75
Date : 30-11-2001
Summarise the topic dealt with (at least 40 words): HIV causes AIDS. There are many people with this disease. Transmission of the virus occurs: through sexual contact, through blood and from mother to child. There are many preventions against AIDS. The symptoms of AIDS are primarily the result of infections that do not normally develop in individuals with healthy immune systems. Not all patients infected with HIV have AIDS. The patients who are tested positive for the Hiv antibody test slowly develop AIDS as HIV which destroys their immune systems.