Listen-this-way6-unit-1.doc

Part II Fast track ANotice Location: Glen Helen Regional ParkThe 37th Annual Renaissance Pleasure FairDuration: 8 weekends from now through June 20thWhat to enjoy? 8 stages of continuous entertainment, costume performers, fine handcrafts, exotic foods, hearty ales Want to take part in it? Please contact: 180052 fair BThe meaning of the word “cocoon”:Original meaning: home/ caterpillar/comes out/ butterfly or mothFigurative meaning: a warm, safe, snug homeActivities and entertainments preferred by cocooning families: stay home for meals, rent videos Services and products for these activities and entertainments; take-out food/convenience foodbig-screen TVs/CD players /computersTwo factors in the popularity of cocooning: Time: long hours at work/not want/spend time traveling / lack time to cookMoney: have money/take-out food/ need not pay a baby-sitter/ video renting cheaper C.SummaryServices and facilities in Canadian communities are either run by a local government or organized by the people themselves. Government-run ones include libraries, recreation centers, swimming pools, skating rinks, tennis courts, gymnasiums, programs and lessons, etc. On the other hand, people may help organize clubs and special-interest groups including singing clubs, neighborhood watch programs, and community theaters. Taking part in community activities can help people (a) meet other people , (b) have a stronger community spirit (c) and make their communities a safer and better place to live state –of –the -artThe development of What one can do there a place where one can surf the Net and enjoy a cup of cappuccino with friends a cybercafea comfortable place a traditional coffee house Serendipity drink coffee and chat with friends writes business reports; do homework; play game; access the Internet; send /receive-email; find entertainment information face to face businessmeetings with peopleacross the globe;poetry readings on Thursday nights;Musical events on Saturday nights a cybercafé with video-conferencing equipment and other equipment for travelers: check e-mails; send business documents; communicate with office Statements:1. In the early 1990s, there were more than 100 cybercafes in the United States. F2. Serendipity has four old computers. F3. The first cybercafé in the United States opened in 1984. T4. Cybercafes are not common in other cities in the United States. F 5. Serendipity is the first cybercafé in South Carolina. F 6. Computers and coffee go together for many people. T E General information about the festivalName: the Smithsonian Folk life FestivalLocation; the National Mall, Washington D.C.Time: every summerDuration: 10 daysTheme of the festival: showing different cultures and people--- their music and art, stories and celebrations, things made for home and to sellOrganizer: the Smithsonian Institution History: 33 years New Hampshire Part Romanian Area What one can see or watch: Activities outside: play horn andGuns/spot hunting/ information drumabout a winter dog-sled race/canoe building Musicians: step and kick/turn andCompetitions: throw and catch spin Balloons filled with water Cooks: prepare Romanian salad。