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Art museum admission. Adults 500 yen. Children 200 yen. * Free for those 65 and over. Q: How much does a 70-year-old pay? — 0 yen.

In my town, for several years there has been a 'green curtain' scheme. In summer, a net is hung outside the windows of homes and schools and climbing plants are grown on it. The plants cover the window, blocking sunlight and cooling the room. When I first heard of it I didn't expect much; I couldn't believe plants would grow enough to replace a curtain. But when I tried it, by the end of July the window was completely covered in green. The room was about two degrees cooler and I used the air conditioner less. That's not all. I could eat the bitter gourds I grew. It also gave me a reason to chat with neighbours — 'they've done well this year'. A small scheme, but I feel I gained more than I expected. Q: What is the main point of the passage? — Even a small scheme can give more than expected.

Sports centre classes. A Yoga: Tue 19:00–20:00, individuals, 3,000 yen. B Parent-and-child gym: Sat 10:00–11:00, pairs, 2,000 yen. C Swimming: Thu 19:30–20:30, individuals, 4,000 yen. D Dance: Sun 14:00–15:30, individuals, 3,500 yen. Q: How many courses cost 3,000 yen or less? — Two.