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In this classroom,laughing is encouraged. In :fact,learning a hearty ho-io-hi cAwcA:/e (fe 笑) is;required. Best Santas,a program in Denver,teaches men and women to become the best Mr. and Mrs. i Clauses possible. “We teach our Santas that being Santa is so much more than putting on a red suit and making sure your beard is white/' Jim Coleman,the owner of Best Santas,said. “Their focus must be on serving children and sharing the magic of Christmas — happiness."

Coleman started the school after receiving professional Santa training in Canada. Wanting to spread the cheer,he founded ^est Santas and shared his ideas with a fresh new team of hopeful Santas. aWe wanted to teach Santas how to do things differently than they,re usually done/' -Coleman said. “In so many cases you’ 11 find Santas who sit on their chair,half asleep. That's no fun and most certainly not magical!We knew there had to be a better way."

After program participants complete a full background check,the schooling begins. The Denver Clau? course includes CT?rá加i c?r?/s (圣诞颂歌) and jingles,developing a perfect,hearty chuckle aná learning cookie recipes. ^SanHa must learn how to walk,gesture,control his body language,project his voice,and read the crowd. Above all,he can engage the crowd immediately with his bigger-than-life presence and delighted ho-ho-ho!” Coleman said.

Once the characterization is complete,and graduates receive their Bachelor of Santa diploma (-^ 业证书) ,the Santas will be sent out on various special events including holiday parties. They are booked at a rate of $195 per hour. Some Santas are even coupled with assistants that help with face painting and balloon art.

“There is just something so completely magical about Santa Claus,” Coleman said. “And it's not just for the children. Adults light up at the site of Santa just as much as the children do. I think it reminds them of those warm memories of their childhood."

9. What's the purpose of Coleman's program?

   A. To teach Santas how to dress.

   B. To train Santas to spread the joy of Christmas,

    C. To help Santas with face painting.

   D. To tell children how to celebrate Christmas.

10. In Coleman's opinion,Santas should

   A. help those in need

   B. be hopefill about life

    C. follow the latest fashion   

    D. act differently from usual ones

11. After attending Coleman’s course,students might

   A. get a high-paid job

   B. be invited to Canada

    C. become famous in a short time   

    D. receive further professional training

12. Which word can best describe Coleman?

   A. Generous.  B. Creative.

    C. Optimistic.  D. Determined.

Surf and Yoga Retreat,Portugal

   Having kids doesn’ t  mean giving up doing the things you love. Just bring them along so they can get excited too. Surf camps and hotels are getting more and more popular. So are yoga retreats. Places such as Karma Surf Retreat combine the two for parents and kids over six and childcare is also available.

  From ?665pp a week,including twice-daily surf and yoga sessions,but not childcare and flights.

Bushcraft Camp,Wales 

  Many of US desire to get back to nature but lack practical experience. Family Bushcraft Camp is a great place to start. The camp is surrounded by forest and is just 20 minutes,walk from beautiful Oxwich beach. Activities include nature walks,shelter building,fire lighting and tracking. And there's  a special focus on wild cooking with a campfire.

  Mobile home from ?80 a night.

Back to Nature,Slovenia 

  Staying in a glass mobile home is a great way to put yourself in nature. Built from wood and natural,breathable materials,Sava5 s are set in a valley near the shores of Lake Bled. There's hiking from the doorstep and swimming on the lake. A bus goes to the lake of Bohinj and the wilderness of Pokljuka forest.

  Adult £90,child £30,including sleeping in shelters or bring your own tent.

Sea Swimming,Turkey 

  This offers open water coastal swimming. Children must be 11-plus to swim. If not,they can join children's clubs. There's an art to efficient and enjoyable sea swimming,so technique analysis and tips are provided along the way.

  From £l,000pp for 10 swims or £760 for 3,all paid.

13. The Surf and Yoga Retreat is meant for

   A. parents

   B. teenagers

    C. family visitors   

    D. elderly people

14. If you are interested in wild cooking,you can choose .

   A. Back to Nature

   B. Sea Swimming 

    C. Bushcraft Camp

   D. Surf and Yoga Retreat

15. How much should a couple and their two kids pay for visiting Back to Nature?

   A. £180.    B. £240.

   C. £300.   D. £360.

16. What can be learned about Sea Swimming in Turkey?

   A. It offers-swimmers free meals.

   B. Visitors can swim in deep sea.

    C. Visitors can learn swimming skills there.

   D. Children under 11 are not allowed to come.

Cycling,Austrian Tyrol 、

   This self-guided cycling holiday starting in Fiigen is along quiet cycle paths with beautiful mountains all around. It can either be a relaxing introduction to family cycling or faster-paced,depending on the routes chosen each day. Kids will love the Black Hole water slide.

. Seven days from 525pp half-board (半食宿) including route guidance,bike hire £70 a week

zipwiriwg (高空滑索) and (绕绳下降) ,

Scotland 

  It was once the summer home of Beatrix Potter,an English author best known for her children's books featuring animals. Now its 50 acres of gardens and woodland by the Tay River are the setting for family adventures ranging from zipwiring and tree climbing to mountain climbing and abseiling. There,s  also an indoor sports stadium for rainy days,and family and kids,entertainment in the evenings.

 . Seven nights from £409 adult, £349 child,full-board,including activities 

Rock climbing,Spain

  If your kids love climbing walls back home,try it on the real thing on the sunny Costa Blanca,where the sea cliffs (MM.) provide a perfect learning setting. The beaches at Calp,a coastal town,are great for kids to relax on when not climbing. Remember to take enough food with you.

From £699pp a week. Discounts for non-climbing family members and children under 7

Canoeing and damping,Sweden 

  This is a slow travel experience for the family,walking down the Klar?lven river in Sweden just about 2 km per hour. The river is wide and mellow (p 音柔和的) , so this trip is suitable for children of all ages,as long as they love wild camping on the river,s  banks. An adventure yes,but a peaceful one.

 .Seven-day tour for £135 adult, £55 child and food package free 

13. In the summer home of Beatrix Potter,visitors can

   A. go camping by the Tay river

   B. leam to write children's stories 

    C. do various adventurous activities   

    D. learn why Potter loved animals

14. What can be known about Rock climbing in Spain?

   A. It has cycle paths.

   B. It is held in a sunny area.

    C. It offers free food to visitors.

   D. It is intended for children under 7.

15. If a couple and their twin daughters go canoeing and camping,they should pay.

   A. 190   B. 245

    C. 325   D. 380

16. What do the four activities have in common?

   A. They are easy to get to.

   B. They are provided all year round,

    C. They are for family visitors.

   D. They are suitable for lovers of cycling.

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