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       World Smile Day

World Smile Day is celebrated (庆祝) on the first Friday of October every year. It was created (创建) by Harvey Ball, an artist from the United States. He created the Smiley Face in 1963. The day was created to spread joy and love to everyone.

World Book Day

World Book Day was created on 23rd April, 1995 by UNESCO (联合国教科文组织). It was created in honor of two great men: William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Books have been educating people for hundreds of years, and the best way to celebrate this day is to find the time to do some reading.

World Health Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) was created on 7th April, 1948 to solve health problems. Every year, the members of WHO meet in Switzerland to review WHO’s work and set new goals. The day is celebrated annually on 7th April.

The International Day of Families

The International Day of Families was created by the United Nations in 1993 and is celebrated on 15th May every year. The day celebrates the importance of families.

1. Which of the following is celebrated in October?
A.World Health Day.B.The International Day of Families.C.World Book Day.D.World Smile Day.
2. Why do people celebrate World Smile Day?
A.To solve health problems.
B.To spread joy and love to everyone.
C.To encourage people to read more books.
D.To remember Shakespeare.
3. Which of the following created World Book Day?
A.UNESCO.B.The World Health Organization.C.The United Nations.D.The United States.
4. What does the underlined word “annually” mean?
A.Every day.B.Every week.C.Every year.D.Every month.
5. What can you learn about the International Day of Families?
A.It was created by WHO.
B.It was created in 1995.
C.It is not celebrated every year.
D.It celebrates the importance of families.

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【推荐1】St Patrick’s Day: All you need to know about your local parades

Thousands of people will crowd around cities, towns, and villages all over the country on Friday for the annual St Patrick’s Day festivities.

Cork

Cork City’s St Patrick’s Day parade will start at 1 pm, with the event also live-streamed from 12:45 pm for those unable to be there in person. Featuring Cork’s long-established bands and hundreds of sports and dance groups, the parade will also have a special multi-cultural focus, in the form of the migrant support group Together Razem.

Limerick

A huge turnout is expected in Limerick on Friday to watch the parade which kicks off at midday from O’Connell’s St. Serving as Grand Marshall is Limerick native and star of D’Unbelievables and the Oscar-nominated The Banshees of Inisherin, Jon Kenny, who is looking forward to his “starring role” in this year’s celebrations.

Waterford

Following the success of last year’s first-ever three-day festival, Waterford City is hoping to top the 2022 celebrations. The fun kicks off with live music in the Cultural Quarter on Thursday night. On Friday, the parade will set off from the Quays at 1 pm, led by Grand Marshall, boxing champion Kelyn Cassidy. The rest of the weekend will be filled with more music, workshops, and dancing, and there will be a fairground for the kids to enjoy.

Clare

Beginning at 11 am from Clare County Council’s headquarters, the parade in Ennis will celebrate the commitment of Clare’s sporting heroes to their local communities. The parade’s hosts are former president of Ennis Rugby (英式橄榄球) Club Jimmy O’Brien, Barefield athlete PJ Purcell, and great-grandniece of Kilnamona boxer Michael McTigue, Aisling Rynne.

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A.Play rugby games.B.Enjoy live music.
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【推荐2】Here’s a preview of some of the magical memories waiting to be made in Cardiff this Christmas.

Ice-skating

You will be happy to see Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink (溜冰场) and Ice Walk return to the beautiful grounds of Cardiff Castle this year. Whether it’s a romantic sunset skate, or a day of family fun with a colony of cute penguin skate-aids especially for smaller guests, the under cover rink is-suitable for all.

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Picking Gifts

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Museum: Children’s Museum, Sundays, 89 North Street, 67641235

Story time: Children’s Library, 106 Green Street, Wednesdays during 9:30 a.m -5:00p.m. 66599624

Sports: Soccer Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 16 Yangtze Road, 96725643

Basketball Club, Wednesdays and Fridays, 79071632

Cinema: New films for children, 99 Brick Road, 69001354

Useful Phone Numbers

Fast Food Restaurant: 66387901

Hospital: 68787451

Visitor Information Center: 800-120-9847

Taxi: 79210583

Visitor Hotel Information: 800-739-7302

1. It’s Friday afternoon,you can go to_______ .
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