题目内容
【题目】 Do you want to go to Spain to experience its festivals in spring? If you do, here are some that are worth experiencing.
15-19 March: Las Fallas Festival, valencia
Huge cardboard, wood, and plaster statues are made into the shape of traditional figures or even modern cultural figures like Shrek and former American President Obama. The creations are on display all over the city before being burned in one of the many bonfires, which takes place among much partying.
23 April: Saint George Festival, Barcelona
Sant Jordi, or St George, is the patron saint of Catalonia (as well as England and about 10 other countries and regions). But St George's Day in Barcelona is also the city's version of Valentine's Day when romance sweeps the city. The tradition is for the man to give his lady a rose in return for a book.
30 April to 7 May: Feria de Sevilla, Seville
Spring Fair, the Feria, is a joyful festival with masses of food, drink, music and dancing. To the west of the city a huge area is given over to the creating a small 'town' of tents for drinking, eating and socializing. Most of the tents are private and invitation only but there are seven public ones.
Mid-May: Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid
It's Madrid's largest festival. Music and dancing is everywhere with Latin rhythms happening at concerts all over the city. The festival starts with a grand procession of giants, followed by an opening speech in the Plaza Mayor. Over the next few days, entertainment takes over the city's public spaces.
【1】What do we know about Las Fallas Festival?
A.Statues are burned during the party.B.American President displays his statues.
C.It is held to burn things for good luck.D.People only party at home with bonfires.
【2】What do men do on St George's Day?
A.Give their girls a book as a gift.B.Join a grand procession of giants.
C.Express their love to their lovers.D.Pray to St George for a happy marriage.
【3】When should you go if you want to try different foods and drinks at a festival in Spain?
A.On 23 April.B.On 15 March.
C.In the middle of May.D.At the beginning of May.
【答案】
【1】A
【2】C
【3】D
【解析】
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【1】
细节理解题。根据第二部分的The creations are on display all over the city before being burned in one of the many bonfires, which takes place among much partying.(这些作品在城市各处展出,然后在许多聚会中被点燃的篝火烧掉)可知,在Las Fallas Festival节上那些用纸板、木头等做的雕像会在聚会的篝火中被烧掉。A. Statues are burned during the party.(雕像在聚会中被烧掉)符合以上说法,故选A项。
【2】
细节理解题。根据第三部分的But St George's Day in Barcelona is also the city's version of Valentine's Day when romance sweeps the city. The tradition is for the man to give his lady a rose in return for a book.(但,巴塞罗那的圣乔治节也是该市版的情人节,那时浪漫席卷全城。根据传统,男人们会送给他的女人一朵玫瑰,以换取一本书)可知,在圣乔治节男人们要向自己的爱人送玫瑰来表达爱意。C. Express their love to their lovers.(向他们的爱人表达爱意)符合以上说法,故选C项。
【3】
细节理解题。根据第四部分的30 April to 7 May: Feria de Sevilla, Seville Spring Fair, the Feria, is a joyful festival with masses of food, drink, music and dancing. (4月30号到五月7号,春交会是一个充满美食、饮料、音乐和舞蹈的欢乐节日)可知,如果想去巴塞罗那品尝各种美食应该在4月30——5月7日去。D. At the beginning of May.(五月初)符合以上说法,故选D项。