题目内容
【题目】Each year Worcestershire plays host to a huge variety of events and festivals. Many are large scale(大规模的) events that attract people from around Britain and the world.
Every Christmas Worcester holds a four-day Victorian themed street market, when the streets are lined with stalls selling traditional crafts, gifts and food. Live music to suit all tastes is a regular feature at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester.
The three Choirs(唱诗班) Festival is held in Worcester every third year (2008,2011,2014). The event is billed as(被宣传为) Europe's oldest choral festival.
There are also much smaller scale events that take place throughout the year, such as village outdoor activities, beer festivals and the more quirky(离奇的), such as the asparagus auction(芦笋拍卖会) that take place each May at the ancient Fleece Inn at Bretforton. The scarecrow(稻草人) event at Belbroughton is also very popular-- villagers make scarecrow and display their handiwork outside their homes, with all profits(利润) going to the country.
From Open air theatre and music or poetry performance to civil war re-enactments(再扮演), there is always something going on in this varied county throughout the year.
【1】The text is mainly written to_____.
A. introduce the history of Worcestershire
B. introduce festivals in Worcestershire
C. introduce some strange festivals
D. invite tourists to Worcestershire
【2】If you visit Worcester in May, you can_____.
A. visit the Victorian themed street market
B. go to the Three Choirs Festival
C. experience the civil war re-enactment
D. visit the asparagus auction
【3】How often is the three Choirs Festival held in Worcester?
A. Every three years. B. Every two years.
C. Every fourth year. D. Every fifth year.
【答案】
【1】B
【2】D
【3】A
【解析】文章介绍了一个经常举办各种节日和庆典的地方伍斯特郡,并在文中列举了几个具有地方特色的庆典活动。
【1】主旨大意题。通读全文可看出,文章向我们介绍的时英格兰的伍斯特郡各种各样的庆祝活动。故选B。
【2】细节理解题。根据第三段内容such as the asparagus auction(芦笋拍卖会) that take place each May at the ancient Fleece Inn at Bretforton.可知五月在伍斯特郡,可以参观芦笋拍卖会。故选D。
【3】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句The three Choirs(唱诗班) Festival is held in Worcester every third year (2008,2011,2014).伍斯特郡每三年举办一次三合唱节。故选A.