BIPC would like to invite beekeepers to the
World Bee Day Activities
9:00 am﹣ 4:00 pm, Sunday, May 20th 2018
Landhill Hall, Cornwall
Bees are now in danger and its number is going down every year largely because of human activity, while a third of the world's food production depends on this yellow and black insect(昆虫) and other pollinators(传授花粉者).
May 20th this year is the first World Bee Day. It was created last year by the UN, after Slovenia put forward the idea, to draw people's attention to the important role of bees and other pollinators in keeping the planet healthy.
A day for all those who are interested in learning to improve the quality(质量) of their bees! A day also for those who want to know more about bee keeping!
Bring your family with you and have fun! Let's celebrate everything connected with bees and the coming of spring!
Activities for the whole family:
talks on bees/bee products for sale/wax(蜡) & candle﹣making lessons
Bee Communication:
Dr Gavin Ramsay will explain the dances of bees, telling you about what smart behaviors bees have.
Cleaning beeswax & candle﹣making: Classes will be given by Kate Black.
Cafe: Lunch and tea/coffee/cakes are available at the cafe.
These activities are held by BIPC, the Bee Improvement Program for Cornwall.
Tickets are 8 for members of BIPC and 10 for non﹣members. Half price for a child.
All the money will go to the City Bee Protection Project.
Book your place by emailing bengreen@hotmail.com
(1)The danger that bees are facing is caused by .
A. beekeepers
B. food production
C. human activity
D. other pollinators
(2)The World Bee Day was created .
A. to advise people to keep healthy
B. to help beekeepers sell more bee products
C. to celebrate the coming of spring
D. to make people know the importance of bees
(3)During the activities, you can learn all the following EXCEPT .
A. to make a candle
B. to improve the quality of bees
C. to make tea and coffee
D. to understand the dances of bees
(4)Bill, a member of BIPC, and his 5﹣year﹣old son will pay for tickets to the activities.
A. 10 dollars
B. 12 dollars
C. l6 dollars
D. l8 dollars
(5)The money from the sales of tickets .
A. will be used to protect bees
B. will make BIPC very rich
C. will be given to beekeepers
D. will be spent on the celebrations