2 . WISCONSIN WINTER WELCOME EVENTS

The spring semester is here, and we’re excited to welcome both returning and new students to campus. The start of a new semester is an exciting time of the year. It’s the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and create memorable new experiences.

During the first four weeks of the semester, Wisconsin Welcome offers events for students to meet new friends and find community. We've highlighted just a few of the events offered below:

MSC Comeback Carnival — Thursday, January 23

Ready to get involved in a multicultural student organization? Want to catch up with friends over some free food and fun activities? Stop by the MSC to meet with over 45 multicultural student organizations, have fun, and connect with new and old friends! -6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, MSC Lounge on the 2nd Floor of the Red Gym.

Public Service Fair — Wednesday, January 29

The Morgridge Center for Public Service hosts two Public Service Fairs per year. The fairs draw hundreds of students eager to learn about work and internship (实习) opportunities with local and national organizations. -3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Gordon Dining &Event Center.

Winter Carnival — Tuesday, February 4 to Sunday, February 9

The Wisconsin Union's Winter Carnival is a long-standing tradition. It challenges you to embrace the cold, snow and play crazily! When you need to warm up a bit, head indoors for hot chocolate and food specials! -Memorial Union.

Spring Student Organization Fair — Tuesday, February 11

The Student Organization Fair is a great opportunity to explore your hobbies and meet different student organizations on campus. Stop by, meet new people, and maybe join a new student organization! - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Kohl Center.

These are just a few of the many events you can check out during Wisconsin Welcome. Go to www.go.wisc.edu/welcome for more events and information, and use WiWelcome on social to stay connected.

We hope you have a great semester!

1. If you want to improve your foreign languages, which event are you expected to join in?

A．MSC Comeback Carnival.

B．Public Service Fair.

C．Winter Carnival.

D．Spring Student Organization Fair.

2. Public Service Fairs will help students ___________.

A．make friends	B．develop hobbies
C．find jobs	D．purchase textbooks

3. Which of the following is true of the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival?

A．It has a quite short history.

B．It will be held in the open air.

C．It will take place on Monday.

D．It will offer free hot chocolate.

3 . Most people buy a lot of gifts just before Christmas. But some people think we buy too much. They have started a special day called Buy Nothing Day.     1    .

Buy Nothing Day is November 29. It’s 25 days before Christmas. It’s after Thanksgiving and often the first day of Christmas shopping.     2    .

The idea for Buy Nothing Day started in Vancouver, British Columbia.     3     In California, parents, and children get together to read stories, sing songs, and paint pictures. The children talk about why they don’t need a lot of toys. This year, in Manchester, England, people dressed up in costumes to tell people that we buy too much.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, high school students, wanted to tell other students about Buy Nothing Day. They organized a spaghetti dinner to give people information about Buy Nothing Day.     4     They made posters and talked to other students about it.     5     The students at high schools liked the idea of this new tradition. Next year, they want to have another dinner to tell more people about Buy Nothing Day!

A．They asked restaurants in the neighborhood to donate the food.

B．At this time, we see ads in newspapers and, on TV telling us to “buy, buy, buy!”

C．Buy Nothing Day has successfully persuaded people not to buy anything.

D．Many people think highly of the idea of Buy Nothing Day.

E．They don’t want anyone to go shopping on that day.

F．Now people all over the world celebrate Buy Nothing Day.

G．The dinner was a big success, and many students a- greed not to buy anything on November.