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Baltimore County plants 300 trees to kick off Earth Day goal

 

TOWSON, Md. (AP) BaltimoreCounty officials say that they've planted the first 300 trees as part of a goal to plant 5,000 in honor of Earth Day 2021 in April. The county issued a news release. Monday saying that 325 trees were planted at apartment and townhome complexes in Cockeysville, Dundalk and Essex in partnership with a local property owner.

The news release said the trees were planted by contractors working for the county as part of its Tree Canopy Expansion program. The county says the trees help reduce runoff into the Chesapeake Bay and also provide other environmental benefits.

 

The program lets property owners sign up to have trees planted by county crews at no cost.

"We remain committed to building and innovating toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Baltimore County. Like many jurisdictions, Baltimore County's tree canopy has diminished over the decades, and tree plantings on private property is an important tool to combat climate change, strengthen environmental resiliency and help beautify our neighborhoods," said County Executive, Johnny Olszewski.

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Baltimore County plants 300 trees to kick off Earth Day goal

 

TOWSON, Md. (AP) BaltimoreCounty officials say that they've planted the first 300 trees as part of a goal to plant 5,000 in honor of Earth Day 2021 in April. The county issued a news release. Monday saying that 325 trees were planted at apartment and townhome complexes in Cockeysville, Dundalk and Essex in partnership with a local property owner.

The news release said the trees were planted by contractors working for the county as part of its Tree Canopy Expansion program. The county says the trees help reduce runoff into the Chesapeake Bay and also provide other environmental benefits.

 

The program lets property owners sign up to have trees planted by county crews at no cost.

"We remain committed to building and innovating toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Baltimore County. Like many jurisdictions, Baltimore County's tree canopy has diminished over the decades, and tree plantings on private property is an important tool to combat climate change, strengthen environmental resiliency and help beautify our neighborhoods," said County Executive, Johnny Olszewski.

The followings are the goals of the event, except…

• To help reduce runoff into Chesapeake Bay

• To combat climate change

• To strengthen environmental resiliency

• To beautify the neighborhoods

• To help increase the cost of apartment and townhome complexes

Baltimore County plants 300 trees to kick off Earth Day goal

 

TOWSON, Md. (AP) BaltimoreCounty officials say that they've planted the first 300 trees as part of a goal to plant 5,000 in honor of Earth Day 2021 in April. The county issued a news release. Monday saying that 325 trees were planted at apartment and townhome complexes in Cockeysville, Dundalk and Essex in partnership with a local property owner.

The news release said the trees were planted by contractors working for the county as part of its Tree Canopy Expansion program. The county says the trees help reduce runoff into the Chesapeake Bay and also provide other environmental benefits.

 

The program lets property owners sign up to have trees planted by county crews at no cost.

"We remain committed to building and innovating toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Baltimore County. Like many jurisdictions, Baltimore County's tree canopy has diminished over the decades, and tree plantings on private property is an important tool to combat climate change, strengthen environmental resiliency and help beautify our neighborhoods," said County Executive, Johnny Olszewski.

What can we learn from the news?

•     The event was held in honor of earth day 2021

• The event was conducted by the villagers due to deforestation

• The plants were planted by the resident of Baltimore country

• There was a climate protest due to this event

• The property owners should pay some money to have trees planted by county crews

  “like many jurisdictions, Baltimore Country’s tree canopy has diminished over the decades,..”

The underlined word has similar in meaning to …

• Decreased

• Eliminated

• Damaged

•   Got worse

• Raised

This text  is for question 5 to 8

The Pucuk Coolinary Festival (PCF) returned for its fourth edition in Plaza Medan Fair, Medan, North Sumatra, over the weekend. Organized by a bottled tea brand, the event was previously held in Malang, East Java, and Bandung, West Java, last year, as well as in Yogyakarta in March this year. The national sales and promotion chief of organizer PT Mayora Indah Tbk, Henry David Kalangie, said Medan had been chosen because it was widely known as a culinary destination.

 

"We cannot deny that the food in Medan is one of the best in Indonesia; this needs to be constantly promoted," Henry said at the festival's opening ceremony on Saturday.

 

Henry added that the festival collaborated with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) to help promote their brands.

 

Medan Deputy Mayor Akhyar Nasution welcomed the festival, saying the administration supported any event that promoted the city's tourism potential.

 

"The event is an important step toward boosting Medan's tourism potential, especially in culinary tourism," he said. The festival featured over 80 tenants in three zones, namely Sweet, Hot, and Savory. A string of legendary and must-try Medan cuisines attracted visitors and satisfied their appetites.

A number of activities were held to entertain visitors, one of them being the Spicy King Noodle Contest, with participants competing at devouring spicy foods. The two winners each took home a motorcycle as the grand prize.

Where was the PCF 2019 held?

• North Sumatra

• East Java

•    Yogyakarta

•   West Java

•     Jakarta

This text  is for question 5 to 8

The Pucuk Coolinary Festival (PCF) returned for its fourth edition in Plaza Medan Fair, Medan, North Sumatra, over the weekend. Organized by a bottled tea brand, the event was previously held in Malang, East Java, and Bandung, West Java, last year, as well as in Yogyakarta in March this year. The national sales and promotion chief of organizer PT Mayora Indah Tbk, Henry David Kalangie, said Medan had been chosen because it was widely known as a culinary destination.

 

"We cannot deny that the food in Medan is one of the best in Indonesia; this needs to be constantly promoted," Henry said at the festival's opening ceremony on Saturday.

 

Henry added that the festival collaborated with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) to help promote their brands.

 

Medan Deputy Mayor Akhyar Nasution welcomed the festival, saying the administration supported any event that promoted the city's tourism potential.

 

"The event is an important step toward boosting Medan's tourism potential, especially in culinary tourism," he said. The festival featured over 80 tenants in three zones, namely Sweet, Hot, and Savory. A string of legendary and must-try Medan cuisines attracted visitors and satisfied their appetites.

A number of activities were held to entertain visitors, one of them being the Spicy King Noodle Contest, with participants competing at devouring spicy foods. The two winners each took home a motorcycle as the grand prize.

  Why did this event collaborate with micro, small, and medium enterprises?

•   To get more profit

• To attract many visitors

• To help promote their brands

•   To satisfy the visitors’ appetites

• To get more sponsorships.

This text  is for question 5 to 8

The Pucuk Coolinary Festival (PCF) returned for its fourth edition in Plaza Medan Fair, Medan, North Sumatra, over the weekend. Organized by a bottled tea brand, the event was previously held in Malang, East Java, and Bandung, West Java, last year, as well as in Yogyakarta in March this year. The national sales and promotion chief of organizer PT Mayora Indah Tbk, Henry David Kalangie, said Medan had been chosen because it was widely known as a culinary destination.

 

"We cannot deny that the food in Medan is one of the best in Indonesia; this needs to be constantly promoted," Henry said at the festival's opening ceremony on Saturday.

 

Henry added that the festival collaborated with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) to help promote their brands.

 

Medan Deputy Mayor Akhyar Nasution welcomed the festival, saying the administration supported any event that promoted the city's tourism potential.

 

"The event is an important step toward boosting Medan's tourism potential, especially in culinary tourism," he said. The festival featured over 80 tenants in three zones, namely Sweet, Hot, and Savory. A string of legendary and must-try Medan cuisines attracted visitors and satisfied their appetites.

A number of activities were held to entertain visitors, one of them being the Spicy King Noodle Contest, with participants competing at devouring spicy foods. The two winners each took home a motorcycle as the grand prize.

   From the text, we know that…

•   The festival provides sweet and hot Medan cuisines

•   All the activities provide some grand prizes

•   This event is to boost Bandung’s Tourism potential

•   There was a contest which winners could win a motorcycle

•     The festival featured over 80 tenants of western restaurant

   “…..with participants competing at devouring spicy foods.”

The underlined word means….

•   Eating quickly

• Cooking fast

•     Making quickly

•     Grabbing quickly

•   Selling fast

This text is for question 12-15

Indonesian public figures to join online festival

 

A new online festival, said to be the largest of its kind in the country, is to entertain those in quarantine from May 15 to 17 via teleconferencing app Zoom and Instagram Live.

 The Indonesia Online Festival will feature various events, from online bazaars, workshops, seminars and discussions, to music concerts and e-sports competitions.

Organized by promoter PK Entertainment,the public is encouraged to participate in some of the events, such as the Tote Bag Painting workshop with creative brand Ornare Industry; Healthy Cooking workshop with chef Yuda Bustara; yoga workshop with Sana Studio; a one on-one session with American social entrepreneur, Jaeson Ma; an hour session with businessman, Sandiaga Uno; music performance by Randy Pandugo; and marketing planning strategy sharing with fashion designer, Didiet Maulana.

Other public figures are also scheduled to appear at the online festival, including director-scriptwriter, Joko Anwar, stand-up comedian, Pandji Pragiwaksono; writer motivator, Merry Riana; singer, Vidi Aldiano; and content creator, Atta Halilintar.

The news is about?...

•   The Indonesia online festival

•     Meet and greet of Indonesian Public Figures

• The online fashion show

•    The industry workshop

• Stand-up comedy festival

Indonesian public figures to join online festival

 

A new online festival, said to be the largest of its kind in the country, is to entertain those in quarantine from May 15 to 17 via teleconferencing app Zoom and Instagram Live.

 The Indonesia Online Festival will feature various events, from online bazaars, workshops, seminars and discussions, to music concerts and e-sports competitions.

Organized by promoter PK Entertainment,the public is encouraged to participate in some of the events, such as the Tote Bag Painting workshop with creative brand Ornare Industry; Healthy Cooking workshop with chef Yuda Bustara; yoga workshop with Sana Studio; a one on-one session with American social entrepreneur, Jaeson Ma; an hour session with businessman, Sandiaga Uno; music performance by Randy Pandugo; and marketing planning strategy sharing with fashion designer, Didiet Maulana.

Other public figures are also scheduled to appear at the online festival, including director-scriptwriter, Joko Anwar, stand-up comedian, Pandji Pragiwaksono; writer motivator, Merry Riana; singer, Vidi Aldiano; and content creator, Atta Halilintar.

    From the text we know that Jason Ma is…

•      a businessman

•      a chef

•      an entrepreneur

•    a fashion designer

•        a motivator