house, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own montage. Or, use items from nature. Let them use leaves, pine cones, twigs and whatever else they can find to create something from their imaginations.

Family Picnic

　　Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn't cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let the kids have a day of playing. Or, if it is the middle of winter and a foot of snow is on the ground, set up a picnic in the living room.

Family Field Trip

　　A family field trip doesn't have to cost a dime. Ask a nearby farm if it would be alright to bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park and make a scavenger hunt where they need to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work -- you might be surprised at the number of people who would be thrilled to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for the kids.

1. We can learn from the passage that "charades" ________.

　　A. is a computer game B. is too difficult for children

　　C. involves acting out words D. should be played by more than four people

2. According to the passage, the family picnic____________.

　　A. should be held in the middle of winter B. can be held inside your house

　　C. will be very meaningful if held in offices D. will cost much money if held on a farm

3. Who might be most interested in this passage? _________.

　　A. Parents B. Teachers C. Kids D. People in general

Europe is now the biggest market for organic food in the world, having grown by 25 percent a year over the past 10 years. Denmark's agriculture minister is herself an organic farmer. The UK market for organic food grew by 55 percent in 2000,