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Attend the Next Forum!

For the last thirty-two years, CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs in Sarasota in February in 1991 and our first forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting. Being from the Northern USA, this was a particularly good time to go south for the warmth of our friendships with Dr. Treffinger and Dr. Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.

The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and innovation(革新) and from those who have rich experience and interest in the field. The theme of the2025 Forum includes searching for a few new methods, sharing lessons from experience, and learning and exchanging ideas on cutting-edge research. Space is limited, so early registration is welcome.

VIEW Qualification Course

 February 4 and 5, 2025 Lido Holiday Inn

 Sarasota, Florida

$650( registration includes lunch and course materials)

 Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment (评估) of Problem Solving Style? The two days before The Forum provide you just that chance. For more information on VIEW, see pages 24-25.

 The Forum

 February 6 and 7, 2025 Lido Holiday Inn

 Sarasota, Florida

$750( registration includes some meals and materials)

 Special Offer: If you would like to attend the VIEW qualification course and the Forum, you can register for both events for $1050.

(1) The theme of the 2025 Forum includes the following contents EXCEPT____. A. limiting space registration B. sharing lessons from experience C. searching for a few new methods D. exchanging ideas on cutting-edge research
(2) If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time, you will save ____. A. $350 B. $650 C. $750 D. $1050
(3) In the advertisement, the author intends to ____. A. show the success of the Forum in the past B. promise everyone can save money to attend the Forum C. call on people in the south of the USA to go north for holidays D. call on more people to participate in the Forum as early as possible
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Your family may love to travel. However, you may worry about the environmental effect of doing so. It is time to take an eco-friendlier trip. We have discovered four destinations for you.

Vienna

Explore the kid-friendly city of Vienna, Austria. Here, you can find plenty of bike-share stations for getting around. The city has a large number of playgrounds and some fantastic museums for children. In the city, there are many hostels run by local people. There is always one that suits your family's taste.

Volcan Tenorio Area

When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica, you normally focus on viewing its amazing wildlife. But what about turning to the human activities?One way to do so is to stay on a farm. Kids can take a hand in looking after animals and learning about traditional farming methods.

Khao Sok National Park

In this park, you can show your children a different side of Thailand. Use a local guide to introduce you to the interesting plants and animals. Stay at one of the locally owned cottages. You can even spend a night in a raft house on Chiaw Lan Lake, which runs without electricity.

Countryside of Fiji

Leave luxury hotels behind and head to a village homestay in Fiji. Your kids will learn all about Fijian culture. Your money will go directly to the community. With older children you can join in both sea conservation and community projects, with the help of a reliable organization.

(1) Which place will attract people fond of cycling? A. Vienna. B. Volcan Tenorio Area. C. Khao Sok National Park. D. Countryside of Fiji.
(2) What is special about the raft houses in Khao Sok National Park? A. They are close to nature. B. They are surrounded by trees. C. They are operated by local people. D. They are independent of electricity.
(3) What do these four trips have in common? A. They favour older children. B. They offer green transportation. C. They help protect the environment. D. They provide farming homestays.
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    There are many theme parks in Florida. These amusement parks are designed for kids big and small and have plenty to offer adults, too.

    Magic Kingdom

    Orlando is the center of theme parks in Florida. Of all the parks, no trip to Orlando would be complete without a visit to Magic Kingdom. The center of Disney world, with Main Street USA and Cinderella's Castle, is here at Magic Kingdom. There are rides for kids of all ages as well as shopping and dining.

    Epcot

    After Magic Kingdom, the best-known theme park in Disney World is Epcot. This is a good place for curious kids who want to learn about the planets, the stars, and the workings of the human body. The good and wine festival is another big draw to Epcot.

    Animal kingdom

    When it comes to the top 4 Florida theme parks, Animal kingdom must be on the list. You may have had the chance to go to a zoo before, but Animal kingdom brings the concept of a zoo to new heights. Sure you can go on the safari (狩猎旅行), but there are also rides on different animals, even dinosaurs.

    Universal's Island of Adventure

If your kids have the need for speed, you will surely want to check out Universal's Island of Adventure. Here roller coasters and thrill rides will combine the magic of the movies with plenty of twists (旋转) and turns. You'll also find Wizarding World of Harry Potter here—something the whole family is sure to enjoy.

(1) Epcot would most probably attract those who love ______. A. rides B. science C. animals D. work
(2) What makes Animal Kingdom different from other zoos? A. Having rides on different animals. B. Allowing people to watch new movies. C. Having many different kinds of animals. D. Allowing people to learn about dinosaurs.
(3) Where would you go if you are a big fan of Harry Potter? A. Epcot B. Magic Kingdom C. Animal Kingdom D. Universal's Island of Adventure
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The New York Times Best Fiction Books of the Year are listed below. The star rating and number of reviews are from Amazon, com. In parentheses after the star rating and number of reviews are the number of pages in the book. Click the buy from Amazon, com link to be taken to the Amazon, com website where you can purchase the book from the online bookseller. (The former price is for a paperback version while the latter price is for a hardback version.)

The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

★★★★★ 4310 reviews (816p)

The 2020 NAACP Image Award-winning poet makes her fiction debut with this National Book Award-longlisted, magisterial epic—an intimate yet sweeping novel with all the force of Homegoing.

Price: US$13.99    US$18.40

When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut

★★★★★ 2587 reviews (192p)

When We Cease to Understand the World is a book about the complicated links between scientific and mathematical discovery, madness, and destruction.

Price: US$15.99     US$54.37

No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

★★★★ 3037 reviews (224p)

Fragmentary and sincere, No One Is Talking About This is at once a love letter to the endless scroll and a profound, modern meditation on love, language, and human connection from a singular voice in American literature.

Price: US$11.94    US$12.68

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

★★★★ 0244 reviews (256p)

Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped—and unexpected new ones are forged—in moments of crisis.

Price:    US$12.56    US$19.74

(1) Which book gains the most popularity? A. The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois C. When We Cease to Understand the World D. No One Is Talking About This
(2) If we want to buy a paperback version of When We Cease to Understand the World and a hardback version of No One Is Talking About This, how much should we pay? A. US$28.79 B. US$32.3 C. US$28.67 D. US$66.31
(3) What's the purpose of this text? A. To persuade people to buy these books. B. To present the popularity of these books. C. To emphasize the importance of reading books. D. To introduce readers' reviews about these books.
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