1 . How to Hygge for the Holiday
Everyone is talking about “hygge” — the word used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? But how to realize at least some of hygge holidays?
Express your creativity. Take a step back from the pressures of everyday life and let your creative side out to play. Set aside paint, paper and an hour to yourself.
Share good food with good friends. Friends and food are some of life’s simplest pleasures.
Make simple things special.
It is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year nowadays.
| A．Set a far-reaching goal. |
| B．Spend some “me time” occasionally. |
| C．Combining the two helps get the hygge feeling. |
| D．This way you can have hygge by expressing your talent out. |
| E．Here are some words for hygge: comfort, friends and laughter. |
| F．Hygge is all about letting your senses enjoy everyday moments. |
| G．A volleyball match on the sandy beach is a good example of summertime hygge. |
| A．Go to Alice’s home. | B．See a film with Alice. | C．Have dinner with Alice. |
1. Where did Sue spend the nights in the countryside last weekend?
| A．In a farmhouse. | B．In the open air. | C．In a hotel. |
| A．Busy. | B．Rude. | C．Great. |
| A．By staying at home. | B．By relaxing on the beach. | C．By camping in the mountains. |
4 . The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) holds around 50 events every year. Here is the information of some upcoming events.
Korea International Women’s Invention Exhibition (KIWIE)
KIWIE is truly one and only festival celebrating women inventors and inventions in the world, which has driven the growth of women inventors at home and abroad. This year, KIWIE 2023 will be held online and offline so that you can view the site and the online exhibition hall at the same time.
Date: July 20 (Thurs) — 22 (Sat), 2023
Place: Hall 4, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX
International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN)
iCAN 2022 last year featured more than 720 inventions from 81 countries around the world and was a true global stage for worldwide creativity and innovation. This year is a special online edition. You can send your application form and video file before 10th August 2023 by email.
Date: August 26 (Sat), 2023
Website: www. tisias. org
Macao (China) International Innovation and Invention Exhibition Expo (MiiEX)
MiiEX is the first and only contest showing various inventions and new products that are intended to go to the market. MiiEX offers a platform for communication among university students and inventors, through which students will get inspiration from interaction among participants.
Date: October 27 (Fri) — 29 (Sun), 2023
Place: Cotai Expo Hall D, The Venetian Macao (China) — Online and Offline Exhibition
Malaysia Technology Exhibition (MTE)
MTE focuses on recognizing inventions, programmes and ideas which contribute to sustainability, reducing poverty, improving area cooperation, protecting our planet, and building peace. The awards especially encourage the development of local solutions to local challenges.
Date: October 17 (Tues) — 21 (Sun), 2023
Virtual Event: www. mte. org. my
Place: Kuala Lumpur City Center.
1. Which of the following events is only available online this year?| A．KIWIE. | B．iCAN. | C．MiiEX. | D．MTE. |
| A．Macao people. | B．Market managers. | C．Women inventors. | D．University students. |
| A．Low-cost inventions. | B．High-tech inventions. |
| C．World-wide inventions. | D．Local-related inventions. |
5 . School is out and camp season is here! The followings are the most popular camps available for your teen.
Adventure Camp
Adventure camp gives children and teens a wilderness experience. The key purpose is to put the child in an unfamiliar environment, offering programs in hiking and trekking, mountain biking, and rock climbing among others. Children learn new skills from trainers. During the 7-day stay here, children grow in self-confidence and develop their team-building skills by working with a new set of friends.
Watersports Camp
The Watersports Camp is the newest way that we prepare for teens by providing another opportunity to grow in their faith. This camp will allow the campers to be on the water almost every day. They will be wakeboarding, tubing and more behind world class boats. Follow our professional trainers and spend an unforgettable week here on the water!
Specialty (特长) Camp
Whatever the interest of your child, there is probably a special focus camp for them. Specialty camps’ strength is their dedicated focus on the featured activity. Large parts of the day are spent on the specialty the camper is interested in together with skilled trainers. A wide range of different activities will be arranged in the evenings and at weekends to ensure the campers are busy and happy. You can sign up every Friday and a wonderful 4-day camp is waiting for you!
Leadership Summer Camp
Leadership summer camps, which last ten days, help students have a more positive and open attitude towards new and unknown things. Working with experienced trainers and using interactive workshops and outdoor challenges, students learn the value of hard work and how to make a positive difference in their schools, clubs and communities.
1. What will campers do in Adventure Camp?| A．Go trekking. | B．Learn leadership. |
| C．Learn a specialty. | D．Go wakeboarding. |
| A．Being busy and happy. | B．Providing professional lessons. |
| C．Concentrating on featured activities. | D．Developing positive attitude to new things. |
| A．They develop self-confidence. | B．They last for at least one week. |
| C．They all offer outdoor activities. | D．They provide trainers for the campers. |
6 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Seymour Apple FestivalAdmission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple FestivalThe popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall FestivalThe Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall FestivalThe Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts FestivalMake sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.
1. Which festivals are free of charge?| A．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival. |
| B．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival. |
| C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival. |
| D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival. |
| A．Fun activities on Saturday. |
| B．The duration of the festival, |
| C．The area of the hosting town. |
| D．Musicians’ live performance. |
| A．families with kids | B．modern artists |
| C．visitors of all ages | D．Movie lovers |
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Last Saturday, we have no lessons. My friends and I decided to help the farmers pick apples because they were very busily. Li Hong and I climbed up a big apple tree. There were a quantity apples on it. She couldn’t get the apple because they were too high. I carried the ladder for her. Soon they picked many baskets of apples or the trucks arrived. We all got down and help to load the apples onto the trucks. These trucks would carry out the apples to the cities and the hardworking and simply farmers could get their money back. The farmers had a harvest time!
8 . January is the time for new beginnings,and Florida plans to start 2023 strong with a fun-filled lineup of entertaining events. Start your year of fright at one of these events happening in Florida.
South Florida Fair,West Palm Beach
Visit West Palm Beach to enjoy more than 200 rides,five stages of national concert acts,livestock shows, and tons of activities to keep the kids entertained. You’ll want to come hungry, as it’s the place to have fair food like corn dogs before watching the lovable racing pigs.
Dates: January 17th-February 2nd,2023
Visit:southfloridafair.com
Art Deco Weekend,Miami Beach
There are more than 85 events to attend, including a Bark Deco Dog Show and a Jazz Age. Bring the entire family out to enjoy the live music and a variety of foods,drinks and street theater that will be displayed. Then listen to live lectures and go on guided tours of the area.
Dates: January 17th-19th,2023
Visit: artdecoweekend.com
Film Festival,St.Augustine
Film enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on the Film Festival,as you’ll find various viewing opportunities.You can catch films that are usually screened in the festival, with this year’s highlights including many light-hearted comedies from around the world,as well as excellent films from independent filmmakers.
Dates: January 16th-19th,2023
Visit：staugfilmfest.com
Manatee Festival,Crystal River
Offering a chance to celebrate Florida’s famous gentle giants,the Manatee Festival is also a great time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Manatees love the natural spring waters of Crystal River,and this festival celebrates its beloved winter animals with free access to boat tours and local seafood offerings.
Dates: January 18th-19th,2023
Visit:gomanateefest.com
1. Which is the ideal place for jazz lovers?| A．Crystal River. | B．Miami | C．St.Augustine. | D．West Palm |
| A．January 16th-19th,2023. | B．January 17th-19th,2023. |
| C．January 18th-19th,2023. | D．January 17th-February 2nd,2023. |
| A．Racing pigs. | B．Live lectures. |
| C．Outdoor scenery | D．Light-hearted movies. |
9 . Where to Go Ice-skating Near Austin This Winter
Dreamland Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs
This entertainment, arts and recreational place has magically found itself on everyone’s winter checklist. Why? Well, it could have something to do with the impressive light display, the Artisan Walk with local sellers hawking (沿街叫卖) one-of-a-kind gifts, or, or course, the large ice rink (溜冰场). In other words, it’s transformed into holiday heaven.
Cost: $10 per person, including skate rental
Hours: Open daily; hours vary
Chaparral Ice
West Anderson Lane & Cedar Park
Chaparral Ice is a year-round ice which has two locations complete with hockey games, memberships and more, so serious enthusiasts needn’t wait for a long time. Public skating and adults-only skate sessions are also on hand.
Cost: $12 per person; skate rental is $6 for each pair
Hours: Open daily; hours vary
The Winter Ice Skating Rink
Marble Falls
Marble Falls sits just an hour northeast of downtown. This adorable little town is like escaping to the North Pole at Christmas time, with lots of fun events and one of the prettiest ice rinks in central Texas. It’s in the open air and surrounded by beautiful nature.
Cost: $10-12 per person, including skate rental
Hours: Open daily from 5 pm to 10 pm
The Pond Hockey Club
North Austin
The Pond Hockey Club isn’t so much a place to drop by for casual skating, but more of a destination for ice-sport learners. They have beginner lessons in both ice hockey and figure skating for kids and adults. So if you’re taking to ice-skating this year, the Pond Hockey Club is a good choice.
Cost: Lesson and league prices vary
Hours: Open daily; hours vary
1. What makes Dreamland Dripping Springs a must-visit?
| A．Its price advantage. | B．Its long opening hours. |
| C．Its two large, pretty ice rinks. | D．Its amazing holiday atmosphere. |
| A．$36. | B．$30. | C．$24. | D．S18. |
| A．Chaparral Ice. | B．The Pond Hockey Club. |
| C．Dreamland Dripping Springs. | D．The Winter Ice Skating Rink |
10 . Football: Designing the Beautiful Game
Whether you are a crazy fan or sideline supporter, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world’s beautiful game.
What to expect
The exhibition explores the story behind football, showing how design has been used to push the game to new limits. Take a journey through over 500 objects, films and interviews in sporting performance, equipment development and stadium design, and involve yourself in the stories of clubs and game legends(传奇人物)including Messi, Pelé, George Best and Diego Maradona.
Held by the Design Museum and the National Football Museum in Manchester, the show reveals the master planning of the world’s most significant football stadiums, the design innovation used in today’s equipment, how the graphic design of team badges(徽章) and posters shapes a club’s identity and how grassroots’ efforts are pushing the sport’s commercialization.
Ticket information
※Online booking is advised but tickets will also be available in the booking office. Last entry to the exhibition is 90 minutes before the museum closes.
※Adult tickets are charged from £ 16 and student tickets from £ 12. Meanwhile, you can save 25% on family and group tickets.
※Present your exhibition entry ticket for 10% off food and drink at London Grade Coffee on the ground floor.
1. What can visitors do at the exhibition?| A．Design a team badge. | B．Interview master designers. |
| C．Put on football equipment. | D．Learn about famous football players. |
| A．£ 33. | B．£ 36. | C．£ 44. | D．£ 48. |
| A．A special discount on goods at a cafe. | B．A photo of a significant football stadium. |
| C．A free visit to the National Football Museum. | D．An invitation to a club’s sporting performance. |
