Each year in different parts of the world, many countries celebrate different kinds of flower festivals where you can witness some splendid views in the world.
Chelsea Flower Show (London, United Kingdom)
London celebrates the world’s most famous flower festival for five days in May with flower arrangements every year. There are innovations and creativity, both of which make the event one of the most lively festivals in the UK. Every year, London gathers the best garden designers, plant specialists, and nurseries to make the flowers and plants the most beautiful flower exhibit around the world.
Floriade Festival (Canberra, Australia)
From mid-September to mid-October, Canberra celebrates Floriade every year with some of the amazing events and beautiful sight of blossoms with different colors and patterns. It is one of the biggest festivals in Australia. Hosted in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, the event is a 30-day celebration with lots of food, entertainment, music etc.
Pasadena Rose Parade (California, United States)
Pasadena Rose Parade is celebrated on January 1st as an American New Year Tradition with some extremely fantastic flower parades and music celebrations. You can either witness this personally or even see the live broadcast which takes place throughout the local channels across the country.
The Rose Festival (Kazanlak, Bulgaria)
The Rose Festival is one of the most popular events in Bulgaria. The celebration for the blossom of the roses takes place in the first week of June every year. This is the season when the gentle Kazanlak roses come to bloom, filling the air with its sweet smell. The most beautiful girl in the city is chosen in a beautiful pageant (选美) activity.
1. What is special about Chelsea Flower Show?| A．Enjoying the beautiful roses in the city. |
| B．Joining the event hosted in Commonwealth Park. |
| C．Collecting the best artists to create various exhibits. |
| D．Welcoming New Y ear by witnessing flower parades. |
| A．Floriade Festival. | B．Chelsea Flower Show. |
| C．Pasadena Rose Parade. | D．The Rose Festival. |
| A．They are watched by live broadcast. |
| B．They show us the beauty contest show. |
| C．They are hosted in the National Park. |
| D．They are fantastic for music lovers. |
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【推荐1】The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying “Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming,” which means clean and bright.
Tomb sweeping.
Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.
Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.
| A．With each different look comes a good blessing. |
| B．The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty. |
| C．The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing. |
| D．Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food. |
| E．Playing football and flying kites are popular activities. |
| F．Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors. |
| G．It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. |
【推荐2】Where to Eat and Drink on Christmas Day in London
Bob Bob Ricard
The ideal choice for small child—free parties—or pairs-that use Christmas as an excuse to enjoy adult treats, let’s say: caviar(鱼子酱), steak, followed by cheese and fries, all washed down with wine.
Address: 1 Upper James St, Soho, London W1F 9DF, UK
Tel: 020 3145 1000
Min Jiang Restaurant
If a typical, modern Chinese banquet is required to refresh the family’s Christmas spirit, book a table of the Royal Garden Hotel and look out over Hyde Park while sharing a feast that includes traditional Chinese dishes. Seeing as it’s Christmas, it’s probably worth going all out by pre-ordering a whole or half Peking duck. too.
Address: 2-24 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 4PT. UK
Tel: 020 7361 1988
The Pem
Sally Abe’s newest restaurant is serving up a classic three courses in Westminster, for £130 a head (children under six—no charge). Guests can choose between smoked sea fish and a special ham for a starter, with beef Wellington or a plate of goose coming as mains, followed by Christmas pudding and ice cream. We offer a 10% discount if the total is over £500.
Address: 22-28 Broadway, London SW1H OBH, UK
Tel: 020 3301 8080
The Alexandra
A special case: The Alexandra in Wimbledon offers a wonderful Christmas dinner to anyone spending Christmas Day alone, no charge under whatever circumstances. It’s really a place of spirit, refuge, and generosity.
Address: 33 Wimbledon Hill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 7NE, UK
Tel: 020 8947 7691
1. What can you expect from Min Jiang Restaurant?| A．You are offered a 10% discount. |
| B．You can hold a small child-free party. |
| C．You can enjoy traditional Chinese dishes. |
| D．Your small children can dine there for free. |
| A．£130. | B．£260. | C．£468. | D．£520. |
| A．Bob Bob Ricard. | B．The Pem. |
| C．The Alexandra. | D．Min Jiang Restaurant. |
【推荐3】The “Chong Yang Festival” is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival.
Climbing Mountains
People like to climb mountains on this festival, so Double Ninth Festival is also called “Mountain-climbing Festival”.
The 9th lunar month, with clear autumn sky and bracing air, is a good time for sightseeing.
Climbing mounting also indicates “climbing to a higher position”. Another reason why climbing mountains are valued by people, especially by the elderly is that it has a meaning of “climbing to ligneous life”. Climbing mountains on Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Drinking Chrysanthemum Flower(菊花) Wine
The chrysanthemum flower wine is unique in brewing. In ancient times, people usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the 9th of the 9th lunar month, and brewed the mixture of them and grains into the wine.
The Double Ninth cake is also known as “flower cake”. It dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. It is said that the cake was originally prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually grew into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Day.
| A．Eating Double Ninth Cake |
| B．Making “flower cake” with friends |
| C．A lot of poems were devoted to this custom |
| D．So people love to go sightseeing this month |
| E．It would not be drunk until the same day next year |
| F．Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival |
| G．But few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival |
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Hi! My name is Kristen. I work nights so I am able to babysit during the day. I have a daughter who will be one year old in March. I live in Sutherland/Forest Grove. I am completing my Early Childhood Education through distance. I charge
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My name is Kaitlyn. I am looking for a chance to care for a child full time with the right situation. I live in South Torrance. I stay at home with my 3-year-old daughter,and I am hoping to care for another child in my home. We live close to a park. I enjoy art,painting,writing,music and reading. I love kids. I have passion and patience. Please know I will not be driving,so parents must drop off and pick up. Location: Torrance/310/Southbay.
1. In Kristen’s advertisement her _____is not mentioned.| A．Family | B．experience |
| C．pay | D．education |
| A．likes to keep pets | B．loves babysitting |
| C．likes to stay up | D．is only a child |
| A．Jeanette | B．Kristen |
| C．Ashley | D．Kaitlyn |
【推荐2】We are now able to offer those adults who live, work or study in the Bristol City Council area cycle lessons for free up to 3 hours long.
Beginner? Can't you ride a bike? You're not alone, We can help you get on a bike and go eycling. Beginners are called Level 1.
Need a refresher? If you need a refresher or you haven't been on a bike for a while and want to start cycling or perhaps you're confident on traffic-free routes but you want to start cycling or on the road, our instructors can teach you the skills you need to cycle safely and confidently on the road. This is Level 2.
Experienced Cyclist? If you are an experienced cyclist, our professional urban coaches can give you smart tips for negotiating complex junctions more easily and improving your rush-hour strategies. This is Level 3.
What you should bring: You will need a roadworthy bike for your lesson. If you don't own a bike you can hire one for the duration of your lesson but you can only hire one from the instructors at our Bedminster and St George venues. The cost of the bike for hire is £5. UK law does not require you to wear a helmet, but if you do wear one it should fit correctly.
Costs:
Bristol: Thanks to Bristol City Council, sessions are currently free for Bristol residents over age 16 and you can have up to 3 lessons, depending on your ability. To secure your booking, all we require is a fs refundable deposit.
B&NES: Thanks to Bath Cycling Campaign, sessions are currently £5 for anyone over 12. If you are a B&NES resident, please book using the link on the “Outside Bristol” page.
Anywhere else: Life Cycle have a presence in Salisbury and Gloucester. For Salisbury residents, please book online and for Gloucester residents you can book by emailing us (lifecycleuk. org uk). For all areas outside Bristol our charge is £30 for a 1-hour session.
1. If you want to ride a bike safely on the busy road, you'd better take up a lesson of ________.| A．Level 1 | B．Level 2 | C．Level 3 | D．Level 4 |
| A．have to hire a bike | B．should own a bike |
| C．must wear a helmet | D．can ride a bike without a helmet |
| A．£30. | B．£35. | C．£15. | D．£20. |
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•Full-day camp for students aged 12-14
•Four-week program July 5-30 | Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Week 1 | July 5-9
Week 2 | July 12-16
Week 3 | July 19-23
Week 4 | July 26-30
•Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.
•Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
•The deadline for the cancellation to receive a full refund is June 15, 2023.
Camp Structure
Camp days are comprised of eight sessions with two sessions per day while the final day of the week is reserved for overviews and reflection. The morning sessions begin at 9 am to 12 pm followed by one hour for lunch. (Campers should bring their lunches.) Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1 pm to 4 pm with 15-minute breaks midway through each session. Snacks are provided at break time. (Food allergies should be reported at the time of registration.)
Camp Content
Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed using various coding languages, rocket design, practical applications of math and physics, and how to build your own hydraulics system.
Camp Personnel
The camp is headed by the husband-and-wife team of Doctors James and Sophie Clark who are experts in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering. Our mission is to make sure everyone feels fully supported and excited to be here.
1. What is the lowest cost of attending the Science and Technology camp?| A．$75. | B．$795. | C．$1590. | D．$1665. |
| A．Rocket science. | B．Fun in learning. | C．Coding language. | D．Hands-on experiences. |
| A．Mechanical engineers. | B．Medical doctors. | C．A married couple. | D．Computer technicians. |
