1 . Upcoming Events in California
PAW PatrolThe heroic PAW Patrol dogs need your help in Adventure Bay! Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, this interactive exhibit gives visitors an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges. The hands-on exhibit is a fun way for the whole family to learn bravery and heroism with exciting stories.
Dates: January 28～May 14Location: Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Cost: $10
Maya: the Exhibition
The exhibition features over 250 authentic artifacts (真品) highlighting the ancient Maya civilization. Through priceless artifacts and hands-on exhibits, visitors can discover how the ancient Maya built and sustained complex cities in the heart of the rainforest.
Dates: January 15～March 2Location: California Science Center
Cost: $7
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
Centennial Farm Discovery Days is an unguided tour program and open to all grade levels and ages. During a discovery day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information. There are also opportunities for children to pet a chick, plant a seed and see a milking demonstration.
Dates: June 1～November 8Location: Centennial Farm
Cost: $50
It’s Magic!
It’s Magic! features an all-new cast of award-winning performers from around the globe, ready to leave audiences speechless with excellent stage tricks, comedy and variety acts. “It’s the best magic show in town!” cheers the Los Angeles Times.
Date: May 21Location: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: $75
1. Which event helps people understand courage?
| A．PAW Patrol. | B．It’s Magic! |
| C．Maya: the Exhibition. | D．Centennial Farm Discovery Days. |
| A．Centennial Farm. | B．California Science Center. |
| C．Discovery Cube Los Angeles. | D．Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. |
| A．Watch a great magic show. | B．See a milking demonstration. |
| C．Learn some farming methods. | D．Carry out fun rescue missions. |
2 . Family Camping Guide: Ensuring Safety and Fun for Everyone
Are you planning a family camping trip?Whether it's a weekend getaway or a longer adventure, spending time outdoors can be a wonderful experience for families.
Check the weather forecast ahead. This step ensures you pack the proper clothing and equipment for unexpected weather changes. It's also wise to have a backup plan.
Assign age-appropriate tasks.
Pack a First Aid Kit.
Plan safe outdoor activities. Camping offers various family-friendly activities. However, it's essential to plan safe and age-appropriate activities for everyone. If you're going hiking, pick a trail your youngest family members can manage. When swimming or boating, ensure everyone has a life jacket.
| A．It's time to hit the road and start your camping trip. |
| B．Let's make our family trip unforgettable and enjoyable. |
| C．Prepare indoor activities or games to enjoy in the camper. |
| D．However, as exciting as camping can be, safety must come first. |
| E．It is wise to have an added layer of safety during unseen situations. |
| F．It lightens parental workload and gives kids ownership and contribution. |
| G．Accidents could happen on camping grounds, so preparing it is essential. |
3 . This Week’s Events & More to Come
SIP & SUPPORTEnjoy dinner, delicious wine, dancing and music by Lonesome Found, all while supporting a great cause. This night of fun and fund raising will benefit the Pocono YMCA’s scholarship programs, which assist children and seniors.
Stroudsburg-2332 Walters Rd.(570) 421-2525 poconoymca. org
Price: $85/person; $170/couple; $450/table of six
HOUSEPLANT HOW — TO’S
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to address your houseplants’ needs before the growing season. Each participant can bring a houseplant in need of a little rehab(修复) and will choose a 6-inch houseplant to take home. Come for a night of fun and learning! Cocktail/mocktail and snacks provided. Reservations required.
Hawley -210 Welwood Ave.(570) 576-0490 gorgeous-floral. com
Price: $45/person
TRAVIS TRITT
Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Tickets can be purchased at the Penn’s Peak Box Office (walk-up only) or through Ticketmaster.
Jim Thorpe-325 Maury Rd.(866) 605-7325 pennspeak. com
Price: $48/person
BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW
Gentle Flow will take yoga beginners to the next level with a slower paced flow. This class will also allow for more time with each pose, softening and going deeper into the pose increasing strength and flexibility. Reservations required. An eight-hour cancellation policy is required. Class cards must be used within 90 days.
East Stroudsburg-95 Crystal St.(570)213-8356 bodyworkswellnessstudios.com
Price: $16/per class; $ 140/10 classes
1. What’s special about SIP & SUPPORT?
| A．It requires reservations. | B．It’s for charity purposes. |
| C．It aims at kids and seniors. | D．It provides snacks for free. |
| A．Have a houseplant improved. | B．Enjoy dinner and snacks for free. |
| C．Exchange houseplants with others. | D．Hold parties throughout the night. |
| A．TRAVIS TRITT. | B．HOUSEPLANT HOW-TO’S. |
| C．SIP & SUPPORT. | D．BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW. |
4 . Here is a list of festivals and events taking place throughout Ontario. You can choose whatever suits you.
Family Day Geocaching Event
Date: December 21,2022 Admission: $24.35
The event will start with an introduction to geocaching(地理寻宝). After one practice, we’ll review important geocaching rules, helpful clues, and safety considerations. All equipment is provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by paying adults.
Contact: Shawn Hermans, Email: info@geocachecanada.com, Phone: 4164026746
Winter Glow
Date: December 4-27, 2022, 5:30 p. m.——11:00 p. m. Admission: $40 per person
Experience a family-friendly outdoor winter festival as you celebrate the magic of winter with ice and snow sculptures, life size snow globes, light show and more!
Contact: Julie, Email: julie@ellevents.ca, Phone: 6477993187
Barrie Winterfest
Date: February 4-5, 2023,10:00a. m.-5:00 a. m.
Grab your gloves and celebrate winter! Enjoy spectacular ice & snow sculptures, lumberjack(伐木工) shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, pancake breakfast, and skating.
Contact: Arin Donnelly, Email: arin.donnelly@barrie.ca, Phone: (705) 7394285
Bridges Festival
Date: December 12-14, 2022 Admission: $0-35
Puppetry(木偶戏) and the animation of inanimate objects are some of the oldest art forms known to humans. But giving life to lifeless objects is not an art form of the past. We are proud to present world class puppetry and animation shorts to local audiences in Mississauga.
Contact: Aimee Poulin, Email: info@cranecreations.ca, Phone: 5149268781
1. Which activity is unsuitable for a 10-year-old kid alone?| A．Bridges Festival. | B．Barrie Winterfest. |
| C．Family Day Geocaching Event. | D．Winter Glow. |
| A．They last two days. | B．They have polar bear dip. |
| C．They charge the same price. | D．They provide ice programs. |
| A．Julie. | B．Arin Donnelly. | C．Shawn Hermans. | D．Aimee Poulin. |
5 . Is your child interested in a camp with Girl Scout (童子军) activities? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore while giving them experience and confidence. Browse our selection and find the perfect fit for your child.
Code Ninjas Camps (CNC)
Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It’s an unforgettably fun learning experience! Our camps invent, inspire and create to bring out the inventor and creator in your child this Summer and Spring Break.
Fighting Illini Sports Camps (FISC)
The University of Illinois has committed itself to the development of well-rounded summer camp programs for boys and girls. Camps are offered for boys and girls in cheer leading, cross country, golf and swimming. Also offered are camps for boys in baseball, football, gymnastics and wrestling, as well as camps for girls in basketball, gymnastics, soccer, softball and volleyball. Team camps are available in Cheer leading, Basketball, Football and Volleyball.
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana (GSCI)
Campers will enjoy the great outdoors, improve their mental health, make new friends and learn more about themselves! Girl Scouts of Central Indiana has five unique camps, each situated on beautiful sprawling acres, and each with their own special touch. Activities vary by camp program/event/location, and may include: hiking, swimming, jumping on the giant trampoline, horse or pedal car riding. It’s definitely more fun than you’d ever expect for such a great price!
1. Who is CNC intended for?| A．Girls interested in science. | B．Kids fond of sports. |
| C．Teenagers addicted to games. | D．Children keen on adventures. |
| A．Activities are organized outdoors. | B．Activities are available to boys. |
| C．Programming courses are provided. | D．Campers need to be creative. |
| A．Soccer. | B．Hiking. | C．Swimming. | D．Wrestling. |
6 . These local hot spots put the “win” in winter
1. Roasting s’mores at Backyard Bar
It’s a dream backyard that encourages sitting outside with a glass of wine, ignoring the evening chill.
Open Wednesday through Sunday. S’mores $12, cocktails $12-$14. (Warning: When the temperatures get close to freezing, outdoor service may be stopped. )
2. Discover a comedian at Hotbug
If you need to hear a few jokes, head to underground comedy, a stand-up show case held five nights each week at Hotbug.
Underground Comedy takes place Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p. m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 p. m. Free.
3. Watch indoor movies for all ages at Metrobar
Free outdoor movies have been a loved communal activity in D. C. for decades, but uncertain weather means that most series tend to wrap up before Labor day. But Metrobar, the outdoor bar is best known for the out-of-service Metro car sitting in the heart of its beer garden.
Sundays at 3 p. m. Metrobar. Free.
4. Have a sound bath at Eaton
It may seem like the last place you’d expect to find your happiness, but not if Artis Moon is your host. Each Thursday night, the healing guide takes over the yoga room at the Eaton wellness center.
Thursdays at 7 p. m. Eaton,. $30.
5. Watch the poets spit rhymes at Busboys and Poets
The Busboys and Poets’ 14th Street location feels like a warm embrace. Try your hand at a verse (章节) or a song or a five-minute set of stand-up comedy. There is no friendlier crowd.
Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Busboys and Poets. $5. See Busboys and Poets’website for the full schedule.
1. If you arrive at this city on Wednesday with the temperatures getting close to freezing, which hot spot would be available?| A．Backyard Bar. | B．Hotbug. | C．Metrobar | D．Eaton. |
| A．Listen to comedy for free. | B．Watch movies for free. |
| C．Practice yoga. | D．Try playing stand-up comedy. |
| A．A market research report. | B．A magazine column. |
| C．An online news report. | D．An official document. |
7 . Central Park Picnic Experiences
Having a picnic with family, friends or colleagues at the Pool with iconic views of the NYC backdrop would give you good feelings. We handle all aspects of your event from beginning to end, so you can just show up and have a great time! Fresh baked service! — You can now add games to any picnic experience (details below).
Family-Style Picnic
Serves a minimum of 15 people
Our family-style picnic experience is perfect for big groups! Includes set up & clean up, plus fruits and food. Also includes coolers with ice, blankets, pillows and parasols (遮阳伞). $60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child. Includes a 2-hour picnic with set up and clean up. $50 per add 1 hour.
Social Picnic Party
Serves 10 to 12 people
Comes complete with an entire picnic set up including extra space, blankets, pillows, parasols. The meal is a sampling of sandwiches, roast chicken, potato salad, seasonal greens, local cheese platter, lemonade, water and something sweet for dessert. Perfect for meeting new friends.
We Love This Formal Picnic!
Serves 4 to 10 people
Looking for something more formal? This is special and for you! Includes set up with a set low-rise table for business talk, a great selection of delicious food, flowers, and clean up! Tips not included — and should go direct to your picnic expert.
Birthday Party Picnic
Serves 2 to 18 people
Besides our signature birthday party cake, we also offer a local cheese platter (拼盘), seasonal salad, chips, lemonade and water, plus cookies & brownies for dessert! When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of our picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you when you arrive! Includes a 2-hour picnic for 2 with set up and clean up. Add up to 16 additional guests. $50 per add 1 hour. $50 per add 1 guest. Max 18 guests.
Contact us with questions!1. What is a new service for the picnic experiences?
| A．New spots with wonderful views. | B．Whole-process service. |
| C．Allowing for adding games. | D．Offering freshly-made bread. |
| A．$720. | B．$1,020. | C．$1,070. | D．$1,150. |
| A．Expense of picnic. | B．Number of people. |
| C．Age of the group. | D．Purpose of the activity. |
8 . Visit America’s National Parks for Free on These Six Days in 2024
It’s time to plan a visit to your dream national park destination. For a few days each year, every national park in America is free to visit — including hundreds of national monuments, seashores, historic sites and more.
Less than a quarter of them have entry fees, but those that do charge up to $20 per person or up to $35 per vehicle. Revenue (收入) from these fees stays in the National Park Service to cover visitor services, including improving accessibility, restoring wildlife habitat and more.
“National parks are places that awaken senses, inspire curiosity, encourage reflection, and promote joy,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said in a statement. “The entrance fee-free days expand opportunities for people to visit their national parks and experience the beauty and history of our country.”
There’s a new addition to the entrance fee-free days in 2024: Juneteenth, which became recognized as a national holiday on June 17, 2021.
National park free entry days for 2024:
●Jan. 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
●April 20 — First day of National Park Week
●June 19 — Juneteenth
●Aug. 4 — Great American Outdoors Day
●Sept. 28 — National Public Lands Day
●Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
Fees for certain activities like camping and fishing will still be in place. Additionally, parks operated in partnership with outside parties may charge other types of fees. For instance, Waco Mammoth charges an access fee for its dig shelter. That park is run by the Park Service, together with the City of Waco, Texas, and Baylor University. Visitors can find site-specific details on park websites.
1. What are some national parks’ entrance fees mainly used for?| A．Popularizing the country’s history. | B．Paying for visitor services. |
| C．Financing visitors during their stay. | D．Boosting local economies. |
| A．April 20. | B．June 17. | C．June 19. | D．Sept. 28. |
| A．It is cooperatively managed. | B．It hosts some outdoor parties. |
| C．It features camping and fishing. | D．It is free of charge all year round. |
9 . Immersive Disney Animation Singapore
Since its first world appearance in Toronto in December 2022, Immersive Disney Animation has already drawn audiences across 13 North American cities and made an intercontinental splash in Tokyo. Now, this much-awaited journey is about to hit South East Asia for the first time on 18th November 2023 at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands!
HIGHLIGHTS
The doors open up to a stunning 360-degree environment that will transport you into the world of Disney’s storytelling. From classic hits to the latest movies like Frozen, Encanto, Zootopia, and Big Hero 6, you can journey through iconic scenes and meet the timeless characters.
The experience goes beyond me re visual delights. There’ll be lots of interactive elements too, including floors that move with you as you explore the galleries, bubble snowfall, wristbands that light up in different colors, and more. Of course, children will be provided with protective gear when they are exploring with parents.
It is also a hands-on adventure that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of animation. Inside the gallery filled with rarely seen exhibits from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, you can discover animators’ character sketches and get to know some of the incredible animators behind Disney’s legacy. There is also an interactive drawing table to try your hand at drawing your own car to on characters and make them move.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: From 18th Nov 2023(Sat)
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu & Sun: 10 am-10 pm
Fri-Sat: 10 am-11: 30 pm
Duration: 90 minutes per slot(时间段)
Exhibition Time-Slots:
10 am; 11: 30 am;1 pm; 2: 30 pm; 4 pm; 5: 30 pm; 7pm; 8: 30 pm
10 pm(Only applicable to Fridays and Saturdays)
Tickets: From $41
CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW.
1. What can you experience in the Immersive Disney Animation Singapore?| A．Feasting your eyes on fantastic magic shows. |
| B．Interacting with Disney characters face to face. |
| C．Creating your own animated cartoon characters. |
| D．Enjoying a 90-minute newly-released Disney film. |
| A．10 am, 19th Nov 2023. |
| B．11 am, 17th Nov 2023. |
| C．10 pm, 20th Nov 2023. |
| D．9 am, 18th Nov 2023. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．An official website. |
| C．A local newspaper. | D．A cartoon magazine. |
10 . The Department for International Trade(DIT) is a government department working with businesses based in the United Kingdom to sure their success in international markets. Here are some events to be held by DIT.
The International Business Festival-Future Transport
What could new technology in travel mean for businesses? Hear the latest information from the Government’s centres for autonomous vehicles. The event will also predict near-future developments in transport.
LOCATION: National Exhibition Center, West Midlands B401NT, the United Kingdom
PRICING: 80 pounds for a festival pass and 40 pounds for a day pass.
TEL.:0121-7804141
The International E-Commerce Workshop
This workshop will enable you to develop your digital skills, raise your global brand presence, and allow you to test new markets with minimal investment. You will learn how to develop a strategy on online routes to markets and identify multi-channel and B2B online opportunities.
LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd., Unit 5 Merus Court, the United Kingdom
PRICING: Free
TEL.: 0658-1714889
The International Business Festival-Urbanization Cities
Examine the considerable leadership and governance challenges that must be overcome if cities are to fulfil their potential as engines for growth. Find opportunities in a changing world, meet future partners, buyers, investors and develop relationships.
LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, L3 4BX, the United Kingdom
PRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. A 20 percent discount is available until the end of April.
TEL.: 0289-6032899
1. Which number should you call if you have some questions about the event of future transport?| A．0658-1714889 | B．0789-1056888. | C．0121-7804141. | D．0289-6032899 |
| A．Exhibition Centre Liverpool. | B．East Midlands Business Ltd. |
| C．Kings Dock, L3 4BX. | D．West Midlands B401NT. |
| A．105 pounds. | B．21 pounds. | C．10 pounds. | D．40 pounds. |
