2 . A great family day out doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes just going for a walk can be fun, educational, and a chance to make special memories together and share some quality time. Here are a few of our family-friendly favorites.

Blickling Estate, Norfolk

This four-mile multi-use path has a surface that’s great for pushchairs. If you’re out for a family walk and the kids won’t leave the house without their pushchairs, then this is perfect for them. Please bear in mind that you’ll need to book a ticket before visiting.

Coughton Court family walk, Warwickshire

Get your boots on and go for a gentle walk at Coughton Court. This walk will take you across a field with grass and flowers. You’ll need to book a ticket before visiting, though.

Corfe Common history walk

A gentle walk exploring historic Corfe Castle. The kids will love checking out the castle ruins. Don’t forget to book a ticket before visiting.

Crom wildlife walk

This walk through the nature reserve at Crom, Northern Ireland is filled with wildlife. You could also come across one of the oldest yew trees in Ireland. This easy walk is great for all the family to get some fresh air. Booking a ticket before visiting is a must.

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

This is a great walk for little legs. This beautiful area is home to one of the greatest archaeological (考古学的) discoveries of all time. Even though no tours or guides are currently offered, you can still walk around the ancient places. Tickets are required before visiting.

5 . It was sunny last Sunday. Freddy’s_______，Mr. Lance, took him and his classmates to Jurong Bird Park. They didn’t feel _______ on the way to the park because they sang a lot on the school bus. The ride _______ about 40 minutes.

At the park, Freddy and his classmates saw many different kinds of _______. They were very beautiful. Then they went to _______ a bird show. The birds performed(表演)so_______. Freddy loved the show a lot. Before they_______，Mr. Lance took the students to see flamingos (火烈鸟). Freddy and his classmates _______the flamingos very much. They wanted to stay there for a long time, _______Mr. Lance said that they had to leave.

Back on the bus, they all said it was a(n) ________ trip. Mr. Lance was happy that Freddy and his classmates enjoyed________the bird park.

“We will have a competition (比赛). Write a composition (作文) on your________ to the bird park. The student who writes the best________ will get a free ticket (票) to the bird park!" Mr. Lance told his class, It was really ________. Freddy wanted to go to the bird park ________, so he would try to write a good composition.

10 . 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.