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FESTIVALS IN LONDON

London hosts each year a variety of celebrations and festivals. All of them are national and Foreign holidays. Below we show you the most amazing holidays and festivals in London.

New Year's Day Parade This Parade is a free event which takes place annually on I January since 1987.M lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, featuring more than 10.000 Participants representing 20 countries worldwide. There are marching bands, cheerleading groups, vehicles, animals, clowns and giant inflatables(充气物).

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Since 1829 each spring the two England's most famous universities race along a 6.7 kilometer stretch of the Thames River in what is perhaps the most famous rowing event in the world. The race attracts a massive crowd of around a quarter of a million fan to the banks of the Thames

London Marathon The Flora London Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors, has been held each year since 1981. Currently around 32,000 runners take part in this annual event, including professionals and amateurs. There are live bands entertainment and thousands of cheering fans. It is also one of the largest events to collect money in the world in order to attract more funds, some runners dress up in fancy costumes.

Wimbledon Wimbledon runs annually from late June through early July, Wimbledon is the oldest and most famous tennis tournament in the world, the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts. Started in 1877, he event is often attended by members of the Royal Family, Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream that can be accompanied by an optional glass of champagne.

1.Which of the four festivals has the longest history?

A.New Year's Day Parade. B.Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

C.London Marathon. D.Wimbledon.

2.London Marathon is different from the other three in that______.

A.it has the purpose of donating money to other events

B.it attracts many more fans from around the world

C.it is the only festival accompanied by live band

D.it has the function of raising money

Answer

1.B

2.D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。本篇主要介绍了四个在伦敦盛行的节日活动的相关信息

1.细节理解题。根据文章内容可知四个节日的时间分别是 1987 年，1829 年，1981 年和1877 年开始的。根据Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race中的“Since 1829 each spring the two England's most famous universities race along a 6.7 kilometer stretch of the Thames River in what is perhaps the most famous rowing event in the world.”自1829年春天以来，这两所英国最著名的大学沿着泰晤士河6.7公里的河段进行比赛，这也许是世界上最著名的划船项目由此可知，牛津和剑桥的划船比赛始于1829 年，是四个节日中历史最悠久的。故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据London Marathon部分中It is also one of the largest events to collect money in the world in order to attract more funds, some runners dress up in fancy costumes.可知它也是世界上最大的募捐活动之一，为了吸引更多的资金，一些跑步者穿着奇装异服。由此可知，伦敦马拉松与其他三个节日活动不同因为它有筹款的功能。故选 D。