1 . Green Line Performing Arts Center
329 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637
Upcoming Programs Include:
First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind
Monday Feb.4|7—9 p.m.
First Monday Jazz is a monthly events how easing local Chicago jazz artists.
GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time
Sunday Feb.17|10—11 a.m.
Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact! South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. Open to families with children of all ages.
Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories: in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace
Wednesday Feb.20|7—8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring the dynamic singing, In the Spirit by Emily Hooper Lansana. This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Family Saturdays:Art together
Every 1st Saturday of the Month| 3—5 p.m.
Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on artworks bops designed to stimulate creativity and play. These interdisciplinary workshops are exciting for the entire family, offering activities from music to arts and crafts. Come to learn something new! Appropriate for families with children. Registration is encouraged.
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1. When can people enjoy jazz in February?A.At 8 p.m. on the first Monday. | B.At 10 a.m. on the third Sunday. |
C.At 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday. | D.At 4 p.m. on the first Saturday. |
A.It lasts two hours | B.It is a prize-winning performance. |
C.It celebrates women’s achievements | D.It is organized by Emily Hooper Lansana. |
A.Activity types. | B.Event frequency. |
C.Target participants | D.Registration requirements. |
2 . ROYAL BOTANIC KEW GARDENS
The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew have been cultivated for centuries to create the ultimate botanical experience. Scientists and gardeners thoroughly care for the 300-acre garden with 50, 000 living plants year round, to ensure that all 90 attractions at this UNESCO World Heritage Site are top levels.
Educational session prices and safeguarding
You can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational sessions. Students will take part in the educational sessions in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.
EYFS to Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5 |
·45-minute session: £ 38/group ·90-minute session: £ 76/group | ·Half day (1 session): £ 88/group ·Ful day (2 sessions): £ 176/group |
Teachers and adults | |
·Up to required key stage ratios: Free ·Adults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: Free ·Adults above the required ratios: £ 12/person The payment will be due within 28 calendar days of making the booking | |
Required supervising (监护) adult-student ratios | |
·Key Stage l (1:5) ·Key Stage 2(1:8) ·Key stage 3 (1:10) ·Key Stage 4 (1:12) ·Key Stage 5 (1:12) |
Health and safety
·Leaders of school groups must accept responsibility for any first aid requirements of their pupils or staff should they arise. All supervising adults should carry a mobile phone and a contact number for the leader of your group.
·Groups should take particular care around moving vehicles, lakes and ponds, and when looking at poisonous, thorny or spiky plants.
·In the event of an emergency, please contact the nearest member of Kew staff or a Kew constable (治安员). The emergency number is 020 8332 3333.
·Please do not call 999 as ambulance/fire/police crews may take time to find you. It is much better to coordinate through Kew’s own constabulary, police force who deal with first aid, security, and emergencies.
Planning your visit
Your tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment.
Recommended timings
The Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational sessions, which is from 10: 30 am to 2:20 pm (except KS5).
1. How much should a group of 15 Key Stage 1 students and 5 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?A.£ 46. | B.£ 50. | C.£ 72. | D.£ 62. |
A.Call 999 immediately. | B.Check the risk assessment. |
C.Seek help from the staff member nearby. | D.Ask adults, leaders or teachers for help. |
A.To introduce Kew Gardens. |
B.To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens. |
C.To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens. |
D.To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens. |
Yu Jingjing, a security guard at a children’s hospital in Dalian, has been called “Toy Hero” by Chinese netizens after going viral on social media on Monday.
The video shows the security guard patrolled (巡逻) with tiny dolls on his uniform,
Yu has been working here for three years. Initially, he started to tie toys lost by children on his back, making
Yu has become
4 . To help you plan a memorable 2024 winter vacation trip with the best travel experiences, we specifically designed Featured China Winter Tours including winter-featured destinations suitable for in-depth exploration. Travel with us!
Xishuamgbanna
Nicknamed “Litle Thailand”, Xishuangbanna owns awe-inspiring scenery, unique Dai minority culture and an all-year-round pleasant climate.
What to do:
●Enjoy tropical botanical landscape, and experience an exciting walk on the “air corridor” hanging 100 meters above the original rainforest.
●Visit local markets and step into some best-preserved Dai villages and royal gardens.
Chengdu
Whether you want to enjoy a short break in Chengdu, or extend to the impressive sites in its west, you are spoiled with many choices.
What to do:
●Get to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda to see over 100 giant pandas.
●Travel a little further to Huanglong National Park. During the winter season, it’s less visited and full of poetic atmosphere with all previous colors turning into silver. To relieve altitude (海拔) sickness, you need sleep well and keep a calm mood.
Harbin
Having the most bitterly cold winters among major Chinese cities with average daytime temperatures as low as —13°C, Harbin is referred to as “Ice City”.
What to do:
●Visit Ice and Snow World to appreciate ice snow sculptures, enjoy the featured architecture capped with snow, or take part in some activities on the ice.
●Add two days to China Snow Town, where you can immerse (沉浸) yourselves in the fairytale world and enjoy various snow activities. Since the shuttle bus to Snow Town is subject to change in winter, please check out the link for real-time schedules.
1. What can you do in Xishuangbanna?A.Get inspiration from scenery. | B.Admire the beauty of local plants. |
C.Walk in the rainforest directly. | D.Volunteer to preserve Dai culture. |
A.High altitude landscape. | B.Mild winter temperature. |
C.Plentiful historical sites. | D.Multiple selected attractions. |
A.A website. | B.A fairytale. | C.A yearbook. | D.A newspaper. |
5 . Visit National Museum of China
The NMC in Beijing is a world-class museum that displays five thousand years of splendid Chinese civilization.
Getting Here
No.16 East Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
Bus Route:
You can take the No.1, No.2, No.52, No.82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian’anmen East Station.
Metro:
You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian’anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C or D.
Admission
The NMC opens to the public from Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Monday (except for public holidays). Its opening hours are from 9:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 16:30).
According to the regulations on conducting regular epidemic prevention, all visitors must make online appointments (with different time interval available). Please make your appointments 1-7 days in advance and plan your visit properly.
We welcome visitors to make online appointments through our official website or official WeChat platform.
Official Website: https://ticket.chnmuseum.cn/yuyue/index
Official WeChat Platform: Please scan the QR code below, scroll down and click “Visits”, and access the “Reservation” page.
Inquiries: 010-65116400 (9:00-16:30)
Notice to Visitors
Valid ID documents are required to enter the museum during the opening hours. Visitors must go through security check. Restricted items or animals such as dogs and cats are prohibited. Applications must be filed for organizing activities in the museum such as lectures, surveys and video recordings, and the activities can be organized only upon approval.
For more information, click here http://en.chnumuseum.cn.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A newspaper. | B.A text book. |
C.An official website. | D.An academic article. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.Pass the security check. | B.Organize any kind of activity. |
C.Enter the museum at noon. | D.Explore the museum with pets. |