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Music and Arts Festival

Dear students,

We are excited to announce that our school is holding its annual Music and Arts Festival (1) __________ November 15th. This event is a wonderful opportunity to (2) __________ your artistic talents.

There will be many exciting activities for everyone. You can enjoy live music from the school band, see amazing art (3) __________ from our talented student artists, and watch a short play performed by the drama club.

All students who enjoy (4) __________ their artwork must register with their art teacher by October 25th.

We invite all of you to come and support your friends. Let's celebrate creativity together!

We hope to see you all there for a fun-filled afternoon!

Art is a wonderful way for people to express their feelings. Many young people today are very (1) __________ on learning new skills like digital drawing or photography. Art education helps a person become a more (2) __________ thinker, able to see the world in new ways.

You don't need (3) __________ expensive equipment to begin your art journey; a simple pencil and paper are enough. Some people believe these simple tools can limit what they can create. (4) __________, with practice, you can create great works of art. For an artist, the mind is the most important tool. Just as a musician learns to play a musical (5) __________, an artist learns to use their own imagination and skill well.

The Beatles were probably the most (1) __________ band of all time. Everyone in the 20th century knew about this band. The group started in Liverpool, England, in the year 1960. The four members were John, Paul, George, and Ringo. They (2) __________ many simple but beautiful songs that people still love today.

Their music was new and exciting, (3) __________ they quickly became popular all around the world. The Beatles gave (4) __________ to huge crowds. The excitement they created was called 'Beatlemania'. Many fans would often scream and shout during (5) __________ concerts. Even though the band broke up decades ago, their music continues to inspire people (6) __________.

Street art is art that people create in public places, like on buildings or walls. It includes large paintings called murals and smaller drawings called graffiti. Unlike traditional art in a museum, street art is outside for everyone to see for free.

A famous street artist is Banksy from England. Nobody knows his real name, but his art is very recognizable. He often creates images with a powerful message. His work has appeared in cities all over the world, from London to New York.

Many people love street art because it makes cities more lively and interesting. It can turn a boring wall into something beautiful. However, other people do not like it. They think that some street art is just damage to property.

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper. The word comes from two Japanese words: "ori," which means "to fold," and "kami," which means "paper." The goal is to turn a flat sheet of paper into a finished shape. The most important rule is you cannot use scissors or glue. You start with a simple square of paper to create a finished shape, like the famous paper crane.

In ancient Japan, paper was expensive and rare. Therefore, people only used origami for special occasions or decorations like gifts. Later, paper became cheaper and everyone could enjoy origami. It was not just for rich people. The paper crane is an important symbol of hope and good luck in Japan.

Today, origami is a popular hobby around the world. It is more than just a craft. It can help you be more patient and improve your concentration. Scientists even use origami ideas to solve hard problems.