본문 1 ‒ All in Good Fun in Canada
Sleepovers have apparently become an essential part of childhood for boys as well as for girls
Perri Klass
Friday April 17th
Dear Diary
I ve been dying to tell you about a sleepover I had at Maddie s house on the weekend It was a blast As I already told you Maddie has been my best friend at school since I moved to Canada nine months ago Even though I ve visited her house a handful of times I haven t had a chance to stay overnight and foster our relationship Filled with anticipation I walked to Maddie s house Beth and Stephanie two of my classmates were also invited and waiting for me
As soon as we got together we decided to raid the kitchen and make some sandwiches instead of ordering pizza and wings Finishing the sandwiches we started a weird food experiment Stephanie mixed barbecue sauce into semi melted ice cream All of us tried it and everyone liked it I put some hot sauce on the mashed potatoes saying This is Korean style mashed potatoes All of them were reluctant to taste it and for a while they teased me calling me Miss Hot Sauce
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After doing the dishes we ran up to Maddie s room down the corridor on the second floor Her room was not big but still comfortable Maddie opened her closet and took out all the clothes that she hadn t worn since she was a kid scattering threads everywhere Giggling and laughing at each other we tried on many of her party clothes and funny Halloween costumes
We danced to the music of our favorite singers into the middle of the night I got a bit tired but Beth warned me not to fall asleep telling me that one of the crucial rules of this phase of sleepovers is Never be the first to fall asleep So afraid of missing out on what was going to happen I stayed awake This time the victim was Maddie Beth and I sneakily drew on Maddie s face After we finished making her a monster Stephanie crept over and put shaving cream on Maddie s hand and then stroked her face Immediately afterwards Maddie slapped herself and the cream splattered all over her face Maybe next time she will get her revenge
I am back home and sitting on my bed writing to you
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Monday July 19th
Dear Diary
Sorry I didn t get to write last night I got home late from a weekend camping trip and I was too tired to write I am sure that you want to hear about my camping trip to the magnificent Kouchibouguac National Park right Maddie s parents kindly invited me on their weekend family camping trip We left early Friday morning in Maddie s family RV After a moderate drive we arrived at the park The whole park was flat and forested coastal land and the sea had sculpted a long thin sand dune barrier island offshore which was breathtaking
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Upon arriving at the camp site next to a small creek Maddie s parents started setting up the tent So Maddie and I went to the beach and collected shellfish I could ve filled a basket with the shellfish but Don Maddie s dad advised us not to Don explained that people need a legitimate National Park fishing permit in order to fish or collect shellfish in all Canadian National Parks
However those who are under 16 do not need to obtain the permit as long as they are accompanied by an adult who has one He also told us that people caught taking undersized seafood have their seafood seized and are fined $100 000 by the judicial system I was so surprised by the size of the fine that I tipped out my basket in the weeds right away Without Don s permit I would have had to pay a $100 000 fine or ended up in the police station
Soon after dusk the camp site became very dark After a barbecue dinner Maddie and I gazed at the clear sky The absence of all artificial city lights made the stars in the sky more
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Early next morning Maddie and I went mountain biking along the virgin forest trail During the bike ride I had the chance to see all sorts of wildlife I saw moose different types of birds and small mammals amongst the scrub It was so amazing to see all this wildlife so close up
I think I will remember this camping trip to Kouchibouguac National Park for ages How can I sweep away the memories of the beautiful scenes the starry night sky and wildlife It was also impressive to see Canadians determination to retain this monument to nature through strict regulations and restrictions Canadians seem to truly believe that the custody of the park belongs to the creatures of the forest not humankind I hope to visit another national park soon
Bye for now
Yujin
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Gap Year in the U K
The concept of a gap year originated in the U K in the 1960s and has long been considered to be a rite of passage A gap year is a semester or year off traditionally described as a break from academics Gap years are usually taken between the end of high school and the start of college or after graduating from university before graduate school or starting a career Typically students will undergo an enriching experience abroad such as interning teaching volunteering or learning a foreign language Others may simply travel and see the world A gap year is considered beneficial for a number of reasons―adding to your resume recharging your batteries to avoid academic burnout personal growth and maturity and gaining life experience
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Sweet Sixteen
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What is sweet sixteen A
The expression sweet sixteen is used for a girl s 16th birthday in America and Canada
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Do 16th birthdays have a special meaning A
The 16th birthday is a mark that a girl has come of age She is not a legal adult yet but 16 is when many girls can learn to drive get a job and assume other adult responsibilities The 16th birthday is a celebration of womanhood and marks the end of a girl s childhood
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How is sweet sixteen celebrated A The highlight of every girl s sweet 16th birthday is the party Family members and friends try to make the party a great memory for the birthday girl
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Forget the Stereotype Typical Australian Teenagers
Researchers from the University of Canberra Education Institute have found that typical Australian teenagers are more likely to be found helping around the house after school than using SNS or playing computer games More than 200 Australian teenagers aged 12 18 years were asked about their typical after school activities in a questionaire Computer games only just scraped into the top 10 in 10th place and using SNS ranked ninth Family time topped the list with sport homework hobbies and odd jobs also in the top 10 When asked what they do after school the most common activities young people undertake on a regular basis at least several times a week are
1 spending time with family 90% 2 doing homework 82%
3 watching television 75%
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We really need to rethink our stereotypes of modern teenagers Dr Karen Macpherson said No one would argue against the fact that teenagers have welcomed digital technologies into their lives with open arms But it may be that the popular stereotype of teenagers being consumed by SNS and computer games is an illusion Although technology is now woven into their lives this study suggested that young people today spend most of their time doing what they have done after school for generations
