【推荐3】Every year on April 1, April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. In France, it's called "Poisson d^’Avril" or "Fish of April”. In Scotland, the holiday is often called "Gowkie Day". In Iraq, the holiday is called "Kithbet Neesan” or "April Lie".

History experts say people have celebrated April Fools^’ Day for a long time. Some believe April Fools' Day comes from the ancient Romans more than two thousand years ago, which was a day of playing games and pretending to be someone else.

Others say the day for fooling began in France in 1564. when King Charles changed the yearly calendar. He moved New Year's Day from April 1 to January I Many people did not know about the change because of communication problems then. Some people continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1. Other people called them April Fools and played jokes on them.

In the United State, April Fools' Day is just a day of joking and playing tricks on friends. These kinds of jokes are also called pranks （恶 作 剧）.These jokes typically end in the prankster shouting “April Fools”!

Simple pranks, like telling a friend a funny lie or making prank phone calls, are still common. But major companies also get in on April Fools' Day in a much bigger way. A few years ago, on April 1, Starbucks announced it was introducing new coffee cup sizes-plenta and Micra. The very large cups, bigger than a human head, remained useful for customers even after finishing all that coffee. According to Starbucks, the cups could be used as a rain hat, a pot for plants, or a lampshade.

It did not take long for customers to catch on to the prank. More and more people use media or smartphone apps to play pranks on their friends on April Fools' Day. One very annoying smartphone app, Cat Facts, sends funny facts about cats to your friends⁵ phones every day.

【推荐1】Cultural Relics in the UK

Thirty million people come to the UK every year and much of the attraction lies in Britain’s cultural relics - its palaces, cathedrals (大教堂), castles and museums.     1    

Experience easy-to-reach city traffic.

London is usually the visitor’s first choice.     2     There is the underground system, the oldest in the world, or the traditional double-decker bus. A boat trip along the River Thames takes you to the Tower of London. Several famous people were imprisoned here - including one of King Henry Ⅷ’s wives, Anne Bolevn.

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Taking a walk around the city is easy since there are maps in the streets to show you what is within a five-minute walk. You can get a great view of the city from 135 meters up on a huge wheel, the London Eye. Look across the river and you will see the Houses of Parliament and its famous clock tower, Big Ben. Walk east towards the City, the capital’s financial district, and you won’t fail to find St Paul’s Cathedral. It was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. Take a friend up to the Whispering Gallery in the dome, stand on different sides and have a conversation by putting your ear to the wall and speaking very softly to each other.

Appreciate Stone enigma.

For one of the earliest and most amazing man-made structures in Britain, you shouldn’t miss Stonehenge. Standing on windy Salisbury Plain, the ancient stone circle draws visitors from all over the world to think about how it got there and why it was built.     4    

【推荐3】Singapore's public transport system(公共交通系统)is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local(当地人).There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.

TRAINS

Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight.Single trip tickets start at 80 cents.If you buy an EZ-Link card for $ 15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.

If you need more information, just call Transit Link at 18007674333.

BUSES  

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares(车费)start at 80 cents.Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give changes.

If you need help, just call Transit Link at 18007674333.

TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (65522222),Comfort (65521111)and Tibs (6552 8888).Booking(预定)can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.

RENTAL(租)CARS

Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice.Renting takes away the hassle on getting to places around Singapore.Just sit back and enjoy the city.It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won't let you see.

For car rental, call Avis at 6567371668.

【推荐1】Here are four activities in October. Go and get yourself out of your house.

Activity 1: Hope with Every Step 5K Race

It will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Taglienti Field on the Spruce Mountain High School campus. This event is held in honor of Josh Brochu, 13 and his sister Brook Brochu, 10, both of whom have a rare disease that affects children. All the money collected from the event will go to the A-T Childrens’ Project, a non-profit (非盈利的) organization which raises money for medical research and health centers. Visit www. atcp. org for more information.

Activity 2: A Free Movie Supported by Farmington Baptist Church

It will be shown at 7: 00 pm on October 3 at 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. The movie When the Game Stands Tall tells the true story of the De La Salle Spartans High School football team, which set 151-game winning streak (连胜) record. Football coach Bob Ladouceur’s belief always was, “We don’t expect you to play perfectly, but to give a perfect effort.”

Activity 3: Wilton Free Public Library’s Birthday Party

The library is turning 100 years old! All are welcome to attend the party celebrating 100 years of the beautiful library building. From 10: 00 am to 1: 00 pm on October 3, families are welcome to come to the library for some food and fun! There will be historical displays, fun book-themed food, face painting, and games and presents for kids. Please come and celebrate!

Activity 4: The Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival

It will take place on Saturday, October 7. There will be various family activities, including movies, dog shows and children’s gifts.

All events will take place in the Front Street Neighborhood. For more information, please visit the website: farmingtonpumpkin festival. net.

【推荐3】Best Places to Travel for a Girls' Holiday

Cannes

When you think of France, often the famous capital Paris comes to mind. However, you're with your girls. So why not leave the city of love and journey south to Cannes? This holiday is for the girls that want to live like the stars for a weekend or two, and have budgeted for it too. Not only does it offer a beautiful view, but also you will feel like celebrities as you wander around the place film stars call home during the Cannes Film Festival.

Ibiza

No place says girls, holiday is like a trip but Ibiza does. Whether you are looking to wander the San Antonio Sunset Strip at 2： 00 am or walk along the cobbled(鹅卵石的)streets of the old town, Ibiza has it all. For the party lovers, you'll find a home in San Antonio. Partying from morning to night is right for you. So begin your day at Aiyanna Ibiza, in Cala Nova.

Brazil

As one of the few places on Earth that are warm all year round, where temperatures rarely dip below 20°C ,   Brazil is the perfect destination for a girls, holiday. Being the largest country in South America, it's no surprise that it has everything for everyone.

Thailand

Start with Bangkok, the city of angels. For the girls, trip that's all about sightseeing, a visit to Wat Pho is a must. Home to the Reclining Buddha, this incredible statue is covered in gold leaves and stands at fifteen meters tall and forty-six meters long. From the clear waterfalls, the elephants and the full moon parties, Thailand offers countless adventures for a girls,trip.