1 . Best festival events in San Francisco
The perfect festival event in the Bay Area is waiting for you to celebrate.
Chinese Dumplings(Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, 6: 30 pm-8:30pm)
Tickets: $86+ $6 Fee(General Admission 1)
Location: 152-11 89th Avenue Queens, NY
Discover your passion about Chinese Dumplings in cooking class! Chef Raina will teach traditional shapes and folding techniques to wrap Chinese Dumplings. Receive Additional 15% Discount-Book Direct or Call us Today!
Coffee Festival(Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024)
Tickets: $58+$9.52 Fee
Location: Mason Center Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco
Get ready for an impressive coffee experience! Enjoy the unique atmosphere! Try the best beans and flavor with a soundtrack provided by live entertainment.
Pet Pictures with a Movie Star(Jan. 27, Feb. 3 & 10, 2024)
Tickets: $20+ $3.18 Fee(1 Pet 1 Picture)
Location: Expert Pet 1649 Ocean Avenue San Francisco
Expert Pet is proud to present a very special event this festival season. A movie star in a fancy dress will be in our shop three days! He shall be here from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Be sure to drop in on time to take your picture with a movie star.
Bone Jour Festival Feast(Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Tickets: $39+ $3.39 Fee
Location: Berber, 1516 Broadway San Francisco
Themed for the Spring Festival Season, enjoy an 8-course Chinese traditional feast. Bring your pet dog for our festival feast. Note: get puppy food for only a $10 add-on!
1. How much will you pay for the cooking class if you book direct?| A．73.1 | B．78.2 | C．86 | D．92 |
| A．It features taking pet pictures with a star. | B．It shows the techniques of coffee making. |
| C．It provides an 8-dish festival feast for free. | D．It allows you to enjoy coffee to live music. |
| A．Jan. 27, 3:00 p.m. | B．Feb. 7, 12:00 p.m. |
| C．Feb, 3, 10:00 a.m. | D．Feb. 10. 11:00 a.m. |
2 . Apply for the 2024 –2025 School Year
We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024 - 2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22, 2024 deadline.
Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due.
Important DatesSeptember 2023 - March 2024 | Marist School admissions events |
| Late September 2023 | Marist 2024 - 2025 application available in Ravenna |
| October 2023 - January 2024 | Required SSAT testing |
| December 3, 2023 | Open Heuse |
| January 22, 2024 | Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due |
| February 1, 2024 | Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due |
| February 12, 2024 | Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application |
| March 30, 2024 | AAAIS common notification date |
| April 11, 2024 | Deadline to respond to offer of admission |
| A．Students in all grades. | B．Students in 6th or 8th grades. |
| C．Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. | D．Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades. |
| A．It deals with entry applications. | B．It promotes school management. |
| C．It is accessible the whole school year. | D．It monitors the admissions process. |
| A．August 30, 2023. | B．January 26, 2024. |
| C．February 3, 2024. | D．March 30, 2024. |
3 . With mental health awareness more important than ever, here are the best mental wellness apps that take minority groups into consideration.
Reju
Reju is another meditation and self-care app, launched to respond to the rapid growth in mental health challenges in African American communities. Reju offers a wealth of motivational content to reduce stress, improve mental health, and lead users towards better living. Best of all is the welcoming Reju community for free, where you can connect with peers and get support with issues they’re also facing.
Spoke
Spoke is a meditation (冥想) app designed to deliver mental health support for music lovers. Created by a group of musical artists working with scientific advisers in London, it cleverly combines mental health tools like mindfulness, CBT, and positive psychology with binaural and hip-hop beats, nature sounds, ambient music, and guided lyricism.
Liberate.cx
Liberate.cx is a daily meditation app specifically for the BIPOC community (黑人社区), with mindfulness resources that address topics such as race, microaggressions, anxiety, and self-worth. It draws on expert teachers from diverse cultures to offer wisdom everyone can benefit from.
Headspace
Renowned mental health app, which is only for women. Headspace has launched the Headspace Women’s Collection to provide welcome meditation resources for women. These cover a wide range of issues, including sex and relationships, self-worth, and solidarity. A series of body-supportive sessions are aimed at helping women healing after a miscarriage or struggling with fertility.
1. If a music fan has mental health, which app is appropriate for him?| A．Reju. | B．Spoke. | C．Liberate.cx. | D．Headspace. |
| A．It is merely for female users. | B．It’s a free mental health app. |
| C．It provides meditation resources. | D．It appeals to a wider customer base. |
| A．To advertise these apps to attract more users. |
| B．To arouse more and more attention of the society. |
| C．To offer wisdom to everyone from diverse cultures. |
| D．To recommend mental wellness apps for minority groups. |
| A．Boring. | B．Interesting. | C．Educational. |
5 . Books to Read to Transform Your Life
Less Doing, More Living
Do you feel like your to-do list has no end? No matter how hard you try, you have more to do and less time to do it? In this book, Ari Meisel will guide you through nine fundamental steps that have been tried and tested. With his method, you will not only be able to check off more tasks than you ever have before but make more time for the things that matter to you most.
Paperback: $15.85
How Will You Measure Your Life?
Are you making the right trade-offs in life? While career achievements can be satisfying, ignoring your family and friends can be harmful in the long run — in ways you can’t even imagine. Written by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon, this book will help you find meaning and happiness in life.
Hardcover: $16.89 | Paperback: $15.20
Finding Your Element
Everyone has a passion. If you don’t know what yours is, it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. Or perhaps you have, but it was waved away early in your life. In this book, Ken Robinson will help you find out how you can find your calling in life.
Hardcover: $22.00 | Paperback: $15.99
Emotional Intelligence
Do you know if your pulse rate (脉搏) rises above 100 bpm, you’re considered too emotional to think rationally (理智地)? You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Daniel Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your emotions rule you and make better decisions in life.
Hardcover: $29.99 | Paperback: $7.62
1. What can we learn from Less Doing, More Living?| A．How to work more efficiently. |
| B．The right attitude to life |
| C．How to find the real purpose of life. |
| D．The importance of our family and friends |
| A．Finding Your Element. | B．How Will You Measure Your Life? |
| C．Less Doing, More Living. | D．Emotional Intelligence. |
| A．Ari Meisel. | B．Ken Robinson. |
| C．Daniel Goleman. | D．Clayton M. Christensen. |
6 . Programs Allow You to Explore Canada and Learn French
Are you open to exploring Canada for a few weeks, meeting new friends, learning French and participating in unforgettable worthy adventures? Are you looking for something longer-term where you can dive deep into another language and culture? Explore Programs may be right for you!
Explore ProgramsOffered during every summer and every winter to people with any level in French, Explore Programs are language programs which allow you to discover another area of Canada while learning French. There is a three-week Explore (aged 13 to 15) program and an Explore program if you’re a 16-year-old or older student.
FeesThe three-week Explore program: $2,000(taxable income).
The Explore program: $2,800 (taxable income).The fee covers the major expenses for participating in the program: tuition, teaching materials,workshops, accommodations, and most of your activities. Aside from personal spending (on snacks or souvenirs, etc.), you will need to pay registration fees and travel expenses.
Eligibility Criteria (资格标准)In order to qualify for Explore Programs, you must:
——be a Canadian citizen(those studying in Canada on a student visa are not eligible);
——meet the age limits by the time your Explore course begins;
——have been a full-time student for at least one term during the present school year.
There are no grade or language skill requirements for the programs. However, you must have met all of the above criteria for the entire duration of the program. Usually, the application should be finished before February 15, 2019. However, for the Explore program: applications after February 16 will still be considered on condition that there are still places available.
For more information, please visit www.my explore.ca.1. What can people do in Explore Programs?
| A．Go abroad. | B．Meet old friends. |
| C．Take adventures. | D．Improve their English. |
| A．$2,800. | B．$4,000. | C．$4,800. | D．$5,600. |
| A．the language level requirement | B．the application deadline |
| C．activities accessible | D．registration fees |
7 . Tree Planting Events
Opportunity DetailsJoin us to palm trees and wildflowers and help grow our urban forest. As a volunteer you will.
·Learn more about native trees and invasive species.
·Learn how to plant a tree.
·Meet new people, make new friends and network within the community.
·Gain experience , leadership and interpersonal skills.
Where and WhenPlanting events take place from spring through fall each year. Check our event calendar for dates, and locations.
How to ApplyEvents will run on a drop-in (无需预约的) basis unless otherwise noted. Individuals and small groups do not need to register. We require groups of five or more people to register in advance to ensure we have enough materials and tools at each event. Email us at greentoronto@toronto.ca to register your group and include the following information：
·Your name
·Which event(s) you would like to participate in
·The number of participants
Planting site conditions vary. If you would like to request accessibility support or accommodation, contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation PolicyAn event will be cancelled if there is a greater than 70 percent Chance of a thunderstorm or if hazardous weather arises.
Event Tips for Volunteers·Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
·Bring water to drink in a reusable container.
·Remember to apply sunscreen (防晒霜) beforehand.
·Gloves, shovels and watering cans are provided.
·Events happen rain or shine but not in thunderstorms. Please dress for the weather.
1. Who should sign for an event in advance?| A．A teenager. | B．A family of four. |
| C．A married couple. | D．A group of 20 students. |
| A．When no accommodation is available. |
| B．When materials and tools are not enough. |
| C．When there will likely be a thunderstorm. |
| D．When there will be only a few participants. |
| A．Sunscreen. | B．Drinking water. |
| C．Gloves. | D．Watering cans. |
8 . VUEUFROM HERE
The Great Outdoors February 2023
Giving a winter skill course a go
4 FEBRUARY
Rombalds Stride
YORKSHIRE DALES
Organized by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, the Rombalds Stride Winter Challenges is a 23-mile walking or running route taking in some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery. You’ll ascend the Airedale Valley, over Rombalds Moor to Hkley and across Otley Chevin.
Cost: $ 12
rombaldsstride.co.uk
16-19 FEBRUARY
Fort William
MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
Scotland’s outdoor capital welcomes you for a packed programme of events inspired by its high places. From sessions to award ceremonies and film screenings, as well as a schedule of guided walks and runs, the activities are as varied as the landscape.
Cost: varies
mountainfestival.co.uk
21-22 FEBRUARY
Caravan, Camping &Motorhome Show
BIRMINGHAM
With more than 350 exhibitor stands showcasing their latest and greatest products, this huge show is the place to be if you’re on the lookout for a touring caravan, a motorhome or a campervan. You’ll also be able to browse a huge array of tents, tilted towards the family and car camping market, plus a wide array of accessories and gadgets, from sleep systems to stand up paddleboards.
Cost: $ 12 per adult, under 15 free
Ccmshow.co.uk
23-24 FEBRUARY
Winter Skills and Wild Camping
GLENCOE
This two-day course will help you hone your winter skills and combine your new-found knowledge with a high winter wild camp (and sunset, weather permitting!) with reduced legwork. Based around Glencoe and Kinlochleven, the course is provided by qualified guides on behalf of Rich Mountain Experiences. Camping gear can be supplied.
Cost: $ 250
richmountainexperiences.co.uk
22-28 FEBRUARY
The Winter reverse
DARTMOOR
Start your new year with a big dose of winter and a walk or run across Dartmoor. This fully supported 50km journey from south to north, through some of the most remote parts of the moors, is more challenge than race. Whilst good fitness is required, walkers can choose to be accompanied by local Mountain Leaders with first aid cover.
Cost: $ 255-275
climbsouthuest.com
1. What kind of course will you take if you want to enjoy a guided walking and running?| A．YORKSHIRE DALES. | B．MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL. |
| C．BIRMINGHAM. | D．GLENCOE. |
| A．$ 24. | B．$ 27. | C．$ 39. | D．$ 25. |
| A．The local guides’ company. | B．Some winter skills like running. |
| C．Necessary first aid. | D．New found knowledge. |
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10 . Whether you’re looking for a steamy cup of coffee or a wide range of sweet treats, there are endless selections of cafes that have something for you.
The Salfee Bar
Check out the newly opened branch at Quarry Bay, featuring a wide selection of salads and coffee. This vegan-friendly bar classifies salads based on their health benefits, including immune boost, heart guardian and anti-aging. You can also choose a fruity coffee to go green and go along with your salad.
The Salfee Bar, G/F, 34 Hoi Kwong Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Knockbox
Found in the jam-packed neighbourhood of Wan Chai, Knockbox puts emphasis on the colors in coffee, encouraging customers to visualize their coffee-drinking experiences with the shop front. A cup of “red honey catuai” is only as different as a “long black”. Let Knockbox lead you to see the beauty in coffee and to “taste” out of the box.
Knockbox, 3 Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cosha
This warm-coloured cafe situated in Central is the perfect place for a brunch. The beautifully colored juices that pair up with the savoury dishes are also worth a try. Let an icy Super Strawberry Juice or Mango Hill Juice help you beat the sweltering heat.
Cosha, G/F, 61 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yama Coffee
Located in the busy neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei, Yama Coffee takes you on a short vacation to Japan, as its design is based on a Japanese theme. The cafe is divided into two floors—the lower level mainly serves takeaway, while the upper level provides a variety of services, including reading and writing. Their latte is crafted with Hokkaido coffee beans and milk, giving it a rich, silky aftertaste.
Yama Coffee, 15 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
1. Which cafe would you choose if you have a taste for vegetables?| A．The Salfee Bar. | B．Knockbox. | C．Cosha. | D．Yama Coffee. |
| A．The wide variety of coffee. | B．The inviting colors in coffee. |
| C．The perfect place for a brunch. | D．Pleasant spaces for coffee and study. |
| A．To compare the features of the cafes. | B．To inform readers of different cafes. |
| C．To share studies of some special cafes. | D．To evaluate the products of the cafes. |
