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    Our neighbor’s cat gave birth to kittens. Of course, as soon as my son saw the “Kittens For Sale” sign in our neighbor’s yard, he wanted to go take a look at them. My husband and I knew that if our son saw the kittens, he was bound to want one for a pet. So we tried to avoid seeing them. Day in and day out, our son kept asking when we could go see the kittens. I kept telling my son he couldn’t have a cat, but it didn’t make a difference. He wanted to see them anyway. Finally, we gave in and we all went to see them.

    There were several other people at my neighbor’s house looking at the kittens. Our neighbor was standing next to the box handing out kittens left and right for people to look at. There were plenty of kittens to go around. My husband and son went to see the kittens, but I wanted nothing to do with them. I stayed near the door and tried not to be in anyone’s way.

    After looking at the kittens, my son ran over to me. “Come and see, Mom!” he said. “There are three boy kittens and two girl kittens.”

    I asked my son, “How can you tell the boys from the girls?”

    My son said, “Dad told me. He turns them upside down and looks under them. I think it’s written on the bottom.”

(from Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories)

Finally, we gave in and we all went to see them.

 

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BUENOS AIRES

 

    Buenos Aires is a city full of attractions, integrating destination that is more than just sightseeing, it is
about living an exceptional experience. With its vast amount of museums, libraries, theatres, movie theatres,
galleries and cultural activities, it is one of the most important urban centres in Latin America.
    The city is also informally known as “Capital Federal” or “Baires.” Every season of the year is a good
[5] time to visit Buenos Aires; the city has a year round pleasant climate which attracts tourists at all times. During
summer the heat is felt during the day, but at night the temperature drops slightly and everyone wears fresh and
light-clothing.
    The Alto Palermo and Paseo Alcorta malls are a showcase for Buenos Aires fashion, decorative items
and cosmetics. Another mall with a wide variety of options is Galerías Pacífico.
[10]    Buenos Aires is famous for its fine restaurants which invite the tourist to live pleasant moments with
gourmet dishes prepared by the best chefs. We mustn’t forget to mention the famous Argentinean red wine,
among the best in the world.
    Buenos Aires has important museums of national and international art. It also has museums of
football, shoes, puppets, costumes and others.
[15]    The city is singular and sophisticated while rich in traditions and culture, it is a colourful city that
charms visitors with experiences they will never forget.

(Adapted excerpt from Tam Magazine, nº 102 – p. 36, 37)

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Everything to Know About the Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

 

    The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony took place on Feb. 4 in a world that has changed dramatically since the last time the Chinese capital held the Olympic Games.

    The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics marked China's “coming out as a global superpower. One third of the world tuned in to the $100 million event. Some 15,000 performers participated in a production that showcased the best of Chinese history and culture. An estimated 91,000 people, including U.S. President George W. Bush and other world leaders, attended the event, which Steven Spielberg had called the “grandest spectacle of the new millennium.”

 

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

 

When is the 2022 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    The opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Games is on Feb. 4. The Beijing Olympics' formal opening began at 7:30 p:m: China Standard Time - or 6:30 am. ET and 3:30 am.Pl. 

 

What happened at the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    Beijing's organizing committee assured a “simple, safe and splendid” staging of the Winter Games during the COVID-19 . pandemic, and the opening ceremony will reflect that theme.

    Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who directed the spectacular launch of the 2008 Summer Olympics, returned for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. He promised a “different and unique” opening this time around in an interview with state-run news outlet Xinhua: “China's status in the world, the image of the Chinese and the rise of our national status - everything is totally different now.” With a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and some 3,000 performers joining, the ceremony was scaled down from 2008's extravaganza due to cold weather and the pandemic. It was still held at the National Stadium, dubbed the “Bird's Nest,” and Zhang promised an “innovative” cauldron-lighting that will echo China's thrust towards environmental protection.

 

Who is attending the Winter Olympics this year?

    Some 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries are  attending the Winter Games in China, close to figures of participating athletes in Sochi, Russia in 2014 and Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018.

 

How will China minimize COVID-19 infections during the Winter Olympics?

    The Zero COVID policy is the cornerstone of the Beijing Olympics anti-epidemic playbook published last December. China will manage athletes and other inbound participants under a “closed-loop" system. Athletes,  coaches and the media will only be allowed to visit designated Olympics venues using special transportation that is separate from Beijing's 21.5 million people. The three zones of Beijing, Yanging, and Zhangjiakou will have their own closed loop systems - barring those inside from having any contact with the wider Chinese population. To transfer from one closed loop system to another, they must take designated trains, or travel on assigned buses which will ply specific routes.

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“The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics marked China's “coming out” as a global superpower.”

 

What can we infer?

Choose the option that completes the gaps below, respectively.

 

I. She tried her __________ to ignore what he’d said.

II. We are no __________ an agreement than we were six months ago.

III. His wife’s bound to find it out ________ or ________.

IV. The more l scold her, the ________ she behaves.