Question

    The following are some of the most unique celebrations from all around the world.

Songkran—Thailand

If you’re in Thailand between April 13th and 15th, get ready for the world’s biggest water fight. The celebration marks the beginning of the Thai New Year, where cleansing with water is meant to purify and renew. In Bangkok or Chang Mai, the water fights can last up to six days. While this is the most popular activity, Songkran is also a time when people visit elders and monks to pay their respects to the New Year.

La Batalla del Vino—Haro, Spain

June 29th is a good day to visit Haro, Spain. Bring a bottle of red wine and prepare to be drenched (湿透) in red wine in the heart of Spain’s grape-growing region. After a church ceremony, a large number of people get gathered for the battle, where white shirts will be made bright purple by the end of the day.  

Bay to Breakers—San Francisco, California

Created after the terrible 1906 earthquake as a way of lifting people’s spirits, the race has become one of the region’s most important events. Hosted every year on the third Sunday of May, the race runs approximately 12km through the city. The real highlight, however, is the thousands of people dressed up in a show. Wear whatever you want: Batman suits, purple wigs (假发)...

Koninginnedag—The Netherlands

Although their Queen’s birthday is actually during the winter, she celebrates it on April 30—the country’s official “Queen’s Day” since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of shining wigs and body paints, as crowds gather in the squares. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.

1.If a tourist enjoys water sports most, we can recommend _____________.

A.Songkran B.La Batalla del Vino

C.Bay to Breakers D.Koninginnedag

2.What can we learn about Bay to Breakers?

A.The race began hundreds of years ago.

B.The most exciting part is the 12km race.

C.It’s celebrated by people all over the country.

D.It was to encourage people after the disaster.

3.According to the passage, on Koninginnedag ___________.

A.people should wear formal clothes

B.people should get together at home

C.people attend the church ceremony

D.people can paint themselves orange

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了世界各地的一些独特的庆祝活动。

1.

细节理解题。根据Songkran—Thailand下面的关键句“If you’re in Thailand between April 13th and 15th, get ready for the world’s biggest water fight.”可知， Songkran（泼水节）里会有世界上最大的水战。所以如果游客喜欢水上运动，可以去Songkran。故选A项。

2.

细节理解题。根据Bay to Breakers—San Francisco, California下面的关键句“Created after the terrible 1906 earthquake as a way of lifting people’s spirits, the race has become one of the region’s most important events.”可知，Bay to Breakers（旧金山越湾长跑）是在1906地震后被创造的，目的是为了鼓舞灾难后人们。故选D项。

3.

细节理解题。根据Koninginnedag—The Netherlands下面的关键句“Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of shining wigs and body paints, as crowds gather in the squares.”可知，橙色是国家的颜色，人们会戴橙色的假发，也会把身体彩绘成橙色。再根据关键句“Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.”可知，在那一天，几乎每个城镇都充满了橙色，推断可知，人们会在这一天把自己彩绘成橙色。故选D项。