JEANS

...140 YEARS OLD AND STILL SO COOL!

Every day, you get up in the morning and put on your jeans. On 20 May, it's the official birthday of the world's favourite trousers. But how much do you know about them?

Mini pocket

This used to be called a "watch pocket" - people put their watches here to keep therm safe. It has got smaller with time, and is now called the "coin" pocket.

Zip or buttons

The first pair of jeans had a button-fly. In 1954, Levi's made its first pair of jeans with a zip.

NEW YORK : Sea, sand and fun

New York is famous for the Statue of Liberty, but did you know is also has 24 km of sandy beaches? The beaches are open from the end of May until September. You can surf, swim or play volleyball, and enjoy the great views of Manhattan!

EYE BEAUTY

Would you go school with decorations glued to your eyelashes? These eye accessories are the work of Natalie Russo, a 20-year-old designer form Seattle , USA. Natalie uses beads, wire and feathers to make her fun creations . She says that they are so light that you forget you are wearing them.
Are you tempted? Eye am!

DIVERGENT

The best-selling dystopian novel, Divergent, is now a film. In a futuristic Chicago, people are divided into five factions or groups depending on their personalities.
Tris, the heroine, is "Divergent". She does not fit into only one faction. And, if anyone finds out, she will be killed. But the she discovers plot to destroy society. Can Tris save those she loves?

JENNIFER LAWRENCE

Oscar-winning superstar and nice girl

Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence is everywhere this month. I love English gas some ideas on how succeed like Jennifer...

Make the right decisions...
Most actresses, if offered role in the Hunger Games, would say "Yes!" without hesitation. Not Jennifer Lawrence. She was worried that being famous would change her. She thought about the offer for three days, before accepting. Like Katniss in the films, Jennifer became a superstar overnight. But happily, she hasn't changed at all!

Give 100 per cent...
To prepare for her role in the Hunger Games, Jennifer worked very hard. She trained in archery four times a week, learnt tree and rock climbing, and had fitness and combat coaching. "If I look exhauseted in the movie, that's definitely real," she says smiling.

THE HUNGER GAMES

Catching Fire

Jennifer Lawrence is back as Katniss Everdeen in the second Hunger Games film. After winning the 74th  competition with Peeta Mellark, Katniss returns home. But now the 75th Games are in preparation and both are forced to participate. It's a special edition of the Games: all the participants are past winners. They must fight to the death in a televised battle. It's a cruel challenge.