Argosy Christmas Ship Festival Seattle December1-December 23, 2010 The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Seattle December1—December 23, 2010

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship , some of the finest Northwest choirs(唱诗班) sing holiday greetings . These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.

Holiday Island Lights Festival

Friday Harbor, Sand Juan Island December 1—December 31, 2010

An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contest, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec . 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children , shops staying open until 7:00 pm . Dec 18-19 Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing , story telling, theater and dining.

Christmas Lighting Festival

Leavenworth December4—December 19, 2010

This old –fashioned Lighted Farm Implement parade, which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including entries with up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher of your choice! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional clothing as they wander through out the Downtown area.

Holiday with Lights

Federal Way December 10, 2010—January 1, 2011

With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! Holiday light displays, festive music and strolling caroler, visit with Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.

1.Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival B．Holiday Island Lights Festival

C．Christmas Lighting Festival D．Holiday with Lights

2.If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to _______.

A．Seattle B．Leavenworth C．Friday Harbor D．Federal Way

3.If you want to learn something about agriculture heritage, you will possibly attend___.

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival B．Holiday Island Lights Festival

C．Christmas Lighting Festival D．Holiday with Lights

4.If you plan to attend one of the activities on Christmas Day, you will have ______choice(s).

A．one B．two C．three D．four

【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.C

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：文章给出了4个节日的广告，主要和圣诞节前后的活动有关。

1.B 计算题。根据文章中给出的信息，我们可以计算出各个节日的长度，其中只有 Holiday Island Lights Festival是长度为一个月的，其他都少于一个月，所以选择B

2.C 细节题。在Holiday Island Lights Festival的广告中有提到On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening，而这个节日的举办地点是Friday Harbor，所以选C

3.C 细节题。Christmas Lighting Festival的广告里提到which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage，所以应该选择C

4.B 计算题。根据文章中给出的日期，我们可以选择包含Christmas Day，即12月25日的节日，一共有Holiday Island Lights Festival和Holiday with Lights这两个，所以选B

考点：考查广告布告类短文

点评：此类短文的考查主要以细节题为主，可以先审题，再看文章，有的放矢，可以提高阅读的速度提高阅读的效率。文本所给信息非常丰富，要求考生从中选出适合题目要求的信息。解此类题目时，考生可以先阅读题目和选项，了解具体要求，然后再仔细阅读文章，认真筛选甄别，这样的阅读就有的放矢，可以大大提高阅读的速度和效率。

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