The Blue Cafe' Theatre
The Artist is a movie set in a neighborhood of the French capital, by the River Seine. Made in 1940, this black and white movie has made cinema history. A romantic drama that will make you cry, it is well worth watching. Don't worry if you don't know French; you can read the subtitles(字幕). Showing Sunday morning in the Blue Cafe' Theatre.
Elmstreet Village Cinema
Ask me that again! A great movie for all ages, young and old. It's a movie with something for everyone! Set in a New York college, it sells the story of a girl who is so pretty that every boy falls for her. But all she wants to do is study! Now showing until Sunday, Special afternoon tickets at 10% discount for the 4：00 p. m. matinee(午后场).
The Orange Cinema Company
Star Traveler is a great movie for sciencefiction fans who like to have a good laugh at the same time. It may not be the best film of all time, but it certainly is the funniest. You will love Wil, the star traveler, who gets lost in space, chased by green aliens. Showing from Saturday at all Orange Cinemas, 7：00 p. m. , 9：00 p. m. and 11：30 p. m.
Findley Park Cinema
Dance all the way! A musical romance, set in an arts & dance school in the US, the film will have you singing along and tapping(轻叩) your toes from beginning to end. Doors open on Saturday at 5：00 p. m. for the early showing.
A Love Note to My Mum
When I was a little girl, you always modelled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood the role that modelling plays in your life. Little did I know you were saving every penny you made to go to law school.
I cannot thank you enough for what you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I went into the dining room where you were focusing on reading law books. I was confused. Why were you doing what I do—memorising textbooks and studying for tests? When you said you were in law school, I was even more surprised. I didn't know mums could be lawyers, too. You smiled and said, "In life, you can do anything you want to do. "
As young as I was, those words kept ringing in my ears. I watched as you faced the challenges of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a model and a mum of five kids. You never complained and gave up. With your words of wisdom in my mind, I suddenly felt the freedom to dream. My whole world opened up. I set out to live my life filled with hope, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional success.
Your words became my motto(座右铭). As I grew up, I always found myself in the unique position of being either the first or one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained power every time I said, "Yes, I'll try that. "
Encouraged by your words, I have forged ahead(毅然前行) with my life's journey, less afraid to make mistakes or to meet challenges. You did it, and now I'm doing it. Sorry, I have got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to realise.
Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerveracking(神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasn't the most athletic person, so I knew that I couldn't stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.
The ride there was definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still had a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I spent so much time together trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.
The great thing about nature is that, it's just you, the views, and the people around you. There's nothing there to bother you and it's the best way to relax and enjoy yourself. Yosemite has 5 of the world's highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; it's formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of them are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are formed with spots of green peeking(探出) out. It's definitely something that you wouldn't want to miss.
Yosemite isn't the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends. It's a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature offers.
If you are planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
First of all, always check and doublecheck departure(出发) time. It is surprising how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10：50. When I arrived at the airport, the person at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards(信用卡), it is still important to have some local money in cash(现金). Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi but because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. "Listen! I only take real money！" the driver said angrily. You can imagine how terrible I felt at that moment.
The third and the last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.
Tips for Green Travel with Kids
Travelling doesn't mean letting go of all the ecofriendly choices we work so hard to achieve in our daily life. Here are a few tips for green travel with kids.
Booking nonstop flights whenever possible will reduce carbon emissions(碳排放). If the closest local airport doesn't have nonstop flights to a certain place, check in with other local airports to see if nonstop flights are available.
Whether you're flying or driving, it's easy when travelling to pull into fast food restaurants for snacks. My kids love to help plan snacks. I let them create their own snacks for the trip at home.
At the airport, keep your reusable bottles empty until you have passed through the security(安检). Fill them up on the other side of the security checkpoint. Singleuse plastic water bottles create unnecessary waste and the plastic can be harmful to your health.
Open a few windows and turn off the air conditioner(空调). You should also help your children keep their good, green habits from home to place while travelling. Sometimes vacation can mean more than one shower each day—once in the morning and again after getting out of the pool. Pay attention to the number of showers and the length of showers.
A. Walking is good for your health.
B. Try to cut back to save water and energy.
C. But you can pack healthy food from home.
D. Travelling is a great chance to introduce your kids to the world.
E. Reusable water bottles are easy to bring along wherever you travel.
F. Save energy by turning off the hotel room lights when you head out for the day.
G. You might have to drive a bit further, but saving on carbon emissions makes it worthwhile.
I remember, when I was growing up, that my mom would tell me stories about the kind acts my dad had done. One day, my dad met a close, long time friend of his in the downtown area. They talked for a while and his friend 1 that he didn't have money for 2 home. My dad gave him the 3 money he had, which was for his own train, so he just 4 home.
I also 5 these kind acts in our home. Dad would let me and my two younger brothers eat first but he would eat after us. He would 6 whatever was 7 on the table. I remember the days when his older brother would sometimes come to our house and 8 money for his kid's allowance(零花钱) in school and my dad would give him some. And when it was our time to ask for allowance he would tell us that he had no more money and we should ask our mom.
Dad was a 9 man and even after his death, there were many people who told me kind 10 that my dad had done for them, like 11 them food. He even 12 to help someone fix his roof and buy him a water pump when he had the money.
In my 13 life, I never met a man like my dad. For me, he was the kindest, most selfless man on Earth. He would always give 14 when he could and he gave it with a(n) 15 heart.
A Frenchman went to a small Italian town stayed with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for walk alone. It was late and the small street was dark and (quietly). Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man quickly walked past him. The man was nearly of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. He decided (follow) him and get back the watch. Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of (they) understood the other's language. The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist while (point) at the Italian's watch. In the end the Italian gave his watch to the Frenchman. When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was (great) surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he (realise) that by mistake he had robbed the watch and it was the Italian's.
I am a proud mother of three children, my last little one being delivered in the middle of this pandemic. She was born in August and her name is Aida.
Shortly after having Aida, my motherinlaw Ann showed me something she learned from her friend's mother in an art class she attended weekly. She had showed me how to knit(编织) a scarf. She showed me stitches(针) and gave me her half done project.
I spent a lot of time breastfeeding my sweet little girl, so I had some extra time to do something with my hands throughout the day. I enjoyed making the scarf so I purchased tons of yarn(线) since it was winter. I wanted to make scarves for my three children as Christmas gifts.
There was a new family that moved in down the street. The only daughter of the family was Jane, a shy girl, aged 14, the same age of my oldest son David. It seemed that she came from a financially disadvantaged family, for she always wore old clothes. Worse still, in such cold days, she had no more clothes to wear and trembled with cold.
Due to the pandemic, society was thrown into crisis mode. Schools were closed, food supplies and deliveries were suspended and children were stuck at home. In such discouraging times, however, they became good companions, talking and playing at home or around the houses.
It was dreadfully cold this winter. Every time David came back from outside, with red face, he always cried, "Mum, it is freezing outside！" Then, he came over to see whether I finished the scarf. I could tell how impatient he was to wear my scarf sooner! I had to speed the project to satisfy his expectation. But David comforted me saying he could wait a few days. What a kind and considerate boy he was! Then my great art project finally was accomplished on the morning ahead of Christmas.
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I wrapped the scarf around David's neck.
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Later that day David came back saying Jane also deserved a scarf.
