Etiquette Matters Centre presents 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop
Always wanted to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers(同龄人)?
Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood.
This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favourite among parents and children. Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations.
Highlight of the Workshop
Day 1
Building self-esteem(自尊)through positive self-talk.
Recognizing the importance of effective listening.
Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.
Obstacle Course Confidence Challenge.
Day 2
Manners in social media.
Dining manners experience.
Observing respectful manners in social settings.
Presentation of certificates of completion to participants.
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Dates: 12 December (Saturday) & 13 December (Sunday)
Timing: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Age of participants: 9 to 12 years old
Fees: $650 per child (inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days)
Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before 1 November and a free goodie bag worth $60.
To register:
Book through sistick.com or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road.
For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media.
【小题1】Participants in the workshop can________.| A．experience the joy of learning |
| B．promote their relationship with peers |
| C．build social skills and confidence |
| D．equip themselves with excellent academic knowledge. |
| A．Dining manners experience. |
| B．Manners in social media. |
| C．Recognizing the importance of effective listening. |
| D．Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence. |
| A．Tea and supper. |
| B．Course material. |
| C．A free goodie bag. |
| D．A discount for workshop. |
In England, there are а few сhаіnеd (用锁链栓住) lіbrаrіеѕ still hidden away in medieval (中世纪的) buildings. The following list is based on those libraries that are open to tourists.
Wells Cathedral Library, Somerset
The medieval library of Wells Cathedral was built in the mid-15th century. Most of the 2,800 volumes (书) in the collection today were got in the 16th to 18th centuries. The earliest book is a copy of Pliny’s Naturalis Historiae printed in 1472. The library also has a set of Aristotle’s works finished in 1497.
Phone: 44 (0)1749 674483
Cost: Guided tours cost ￡10 per person
Merton College Upper Library, Oxford
The oldest part of Merton College Library, known as the Upper Library, dates from 1373. Presently, one remade book chain is provided as an example of how the chained library might have looked. Although the original chains are gone, the library is a step back in time.
Phone: 44 (0)1865 276310
Cost: ￡5 per person; ￡3 for University members
Wimborne Minster Library, Dorset
The Chained Library of Wimborne Minster dates to the mid-17th century. After the Trigge Library of St Wulfram’s, it is one of the first public libraries in the UK. Many of the book chains survive at Wimborne.
Phone: 44 (0)1202 884753
Opening Times: Daily, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm- 4 pm
Cost: Free
Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford
The library of Hereford Cathedral has collected 229 medieval manuscripts (手稿) and 1,200 early printed books. A key attraction in the library is the famous medieval Mappa Mundi dating back to 1300. Hereford Cathedral has been named Autism Friendly and joined in Disabled Access Day, an event in the UK to celebrate accessibility across the country.
Phone: 44 (0)1432 374200
Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Cost: Grown-up, ￡6; Student, ￡5
【小题1】How much will a student from Merton College spend on visiting Upper Library?| A．￡3. | B．￡5. |
| C．￡6. | D．￡10. |
| A．Somerset. | B．Hereford. |
| C．Dorset. | D．Oxford. |
| A．It is friendly to the disabled. | B．It allows people to enter at 4 pm. |
| C．It has the same price for everyone. | D．It successfully remade Mappa Mundi. |
Brightly—Raise Kids Who Love to Read
We believe reading has the power to improve kids’ lives and link members of a family by creating a space in which children and the adults in their lives can spend quality time together. But we also know how hard it can be to find the right book. That’s where Brightly comes in.
Editorial Mission
Brightly provides passionate parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools they need—such as tips and advice, book recommendations, and Brightly Storytime—to keep kids connected to books. We take pride in working with a diverse group of contributors, authors, and partners who cover a wide range of topics for readers of all ages in order to develop a love of books and reading in children.
Brightly Shop
Over the years, countless readers have come to us searching for gifts for the young bookworms in their lives. While it’s always been our mission to provide content that offers great book recommendations, your feedback has helped us realize the value of a more browsable, store-like experience.
The Brightly Shop helps to find exceptional book gifts for kids by offering a diverse collection of age-appropriate titles for kids ages 0–8. Whether you’re looking for a baby shower gift, birthday present, or just want to treat the child in your life to a great book, each title in the Shop is hand-selected by our editorial team—with more added every week—to bring you a satisfactory book buying experience.
We hope you’ll take a moment to browse our Shop and let us know what you think! Send us an email at shop@readbrightly.com.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out by emailing hello@readbrightly.com—we’re listening!
【小题1】What does Brightly think of reading?| A．It demands proper guidance. | B．It requires quality family time. |
| C．It helps to keep families connected. | D．It promises to interest people of all ages. |
| A．Leave their feedback. | B．Update its weekly book list. |
| C．Share their reading experiences. | D．Get a free book on their birthdays. |
| A．The power of reading. | B．A pretty useful website. |
| C．How to choose books for kids. | D．How to make kids love reading. |
May 29 — June 2
Summer Camp for the Whole Family!
Family Camp, an event at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in Virginia, offers the chance for family members to socialize with each other. Participants take three classes a day, one of which is specifically appointed as a family activity. Classes offered include swimming, theatre arts, nature, canoeing, and more. Afternoons and evenings are filled with special activities such as hikes, canoe trips, and campfires.
Family camp offers a variety of activities for all ages. Space is limited to 25 families. Each family has a separate room. To receive registration (登记) information, please call your local Extension Office or Heather Benninghove at Holiday Lake 4-H Center at (434) 248-5444.
If you’re a person with a disability (残疾) and need special services, please call at (434) 248-5444 during business hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM five days before the camp.
Prices
●Family of 4: $500
●Each additional member: $75
●Children aged 2—4 years old: $35
●Children under 2: Free
Payment
●$200 deposit (定金) with registration
●Final payment and all signed forms due May 5
●An information packet and all relevant forms will be mailed to you upon receipt of registration and deposit.
Refunds (退款)
●Full by May 7
●Non-refundable after May 7
【小题1】When should people with special needs call the center?| A．Before May 5. | B．Before May 7. | C．Before May 24. | D．Before May 29. |
| A．$200. | B．$500. | C．$535. | D．$575. |
| A．It’s not really suitable for kids under 2. | B．It requires a deposit when registering. |
| C．Its application fee is non-refundable. | D．It offers classes the whole day. |
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