题目内容
| Carnival __1__(begin) in the 15th century in Europe. It __2__(be) popular with the European and American people. And the largest and most significant carnival __3__(celebrate) in Brazil in late February,and __4__(last) 4 days. During the period,meat(especially the fried one) __5__(give up) by the Christian people. And they __6__(ask) others to forgive them in time. Various parties will __7__(hold) by the people having facial make-up or wearing masks to __8__(enjoy) themselves,drinking and dancing crazily all day and night. It __9__(sound) interesting and exciting. Now the festival __10__(become) an important holiday to show the people's eagerness(渴望) for happiness and freedom.
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| 1.began 2.is 3.is celebrated 4.lasts 5.is given up 6.ask 7.be held 8.enjoy 9.sounds 10.has become |
Nowroz: Iranian New Year or Nowroz is celebrated on the first day of spring sometime in March. People sing, dance and parade as in a carnival through the streets with drums and trumpets to spread the news of the coming new year.
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year is called “Rosh Hashanah”, and is celebrated in the month of September. It is a holy (神圣的) time when people think of the things they have done wrong in the past, and promise to do better in the future. Special prayers are held, and an instrument called a Shofar is played. Children are given new clothes, and New Year loaves are baked and fruits are served to remind people of harvest time.
Shogatsu: In Japan, the New Year (Shogatsu) celebrations are from January 1 to January 3 and most Japanese don’t work during these days. In Japan, the New Year is a fresh start. This means that in December all duties should be completed. Parties are held to forget the worries and troubles of the old year. Homes and cars are decorated. On New Year’s Eve, most people spend their time with their families.
Bahai New Year: The Bahai people have their own calendar consisting of nineteen months of nineteen days plus a couple of extra days between the eighteenth and nineteenth months. They have, however, adopted the Iranian custom of beginning the New Year in the spring equinox (春分). The New Year celebrations are held on the evening of March 20th.
【小题1】During the Jewish New Year, .
| A.people don’t mention things they have done wrong |
| B.children often wear new clothes |
| C.loaves and fruits are often not allowed to be served |
| D.Shofar is their favourite food |
| A.Nowroz and Shogatsu. |
| B.Rosh Hashanah and Shogatsu. |
| C.Nowroz and Rosh Hashanah. |
| D.Nowroz and the Bahai New Year. |
A. Japanese families often stay together to celebrate Shogatsu.
B. The Bahai people usually hold a carnival to celebrate the New Year.
C. The Jewish harvest fruits to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
Summerfest Arts Faire 2010
Summerfest Arts Faire is an arts festival in Logan, Utah, celebrating local, regional and national artists. Visitors can expect to see high quality artworks from nationally recognized artists. Summerfest also features live entertainment and a variety of delicious food.
Place: 50 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321
Dates: June 17-June 19, 2010
Time: Thursday-Saturday 1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Venture Outdoors Festival
The 5th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival is a celebration of outdoor recreation (娱乐). This unique festival is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of and participation (参与) in the many recreational activities available in Utah. This family-friendly event features live music, guest speakers, giveaways, creative children’s activities, and great food all day long.
Place: 3100 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Date: June 19, 2010
Time: Saturday 3:00 pm -10:00 pm
The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade (游行)
The parade is one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States. Colorful floats, bands, horses and clowns thrill tens of thousands of people each year. Many parade-goers camp out on the streets the night before just to make sure of a great position to catch it all.
Place: 900 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Date: July 24, 2010
Time: Saturday 9:00 am
Taylorsville Dayzz 2010
Experience Taylorsville Dayzz 2010, a celebration of the city’s birthday. Enjoy a 5K Family Run, Carnival, Food and Exhibit Booths and Fireworks. Listen to a live concert by Taylorsville Symphony and Utah Symphony, and a live performance of Jayson Hewlett (an American entertainer).
Place: 5100 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Dates: June 25-June 28, 2010
Time: Monday 8:00 pm, Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
【小题1】If you have to go to work in the afternoon, you can only take part in .
| A.Summerfest Arts Faire 2010 | B.Venture Outdoors Festival |
| C.The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade | D.Taylorsville Dayzz 2010 |
| A.50 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321 |
| B.3100 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 |
| C.900 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 |
| D.5100 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118 |
| A.Monday 8:00 am. | B.Friday 6:00 pm. | C.Saturday 9:00 pm. | D.Sunday 10:00 pm. |
| A.The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade attracts a large crowd |
| B.Summerfest Arts Faire 2010 is mainly intended for writers |
| C.people can take part in various matches at Taylorsville Dayzz 2010 |
| D.Venture Outdoors Festival will become more and more popular |
下面是美国著名游记作家Bill Bryson的几本作品,首先请阅读它们的封面信息:
| A. | A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail | B. | The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America | C. | I’m a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America after 20 Years Away |
| D. | The Road Less Traveled: 1000 Amazing Places off the Tourist Trail | E. | Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe | F. | ![]() The English Landscape: Its Character and Diversity |
【小题1】 In this collection, Bill Bryson is writing from home. We find he assesses life both in New England and in the contemporary United States. With the telescopic perspective(远望视角) of one who has stepped out of the American mainstream and come back after 20 years, Bryson holds the mirror up to U.S. culture and feel strange to his motherland.
【小题2】This book is a guide to the world’s unspoilt sights and experiences. It presents one thousand fresh and fascinating alternatives to hundreds of well-known tourist destinations and sights, including alternatives to the Carnival in Rio and the beaches of Thailand, the most-visited national parks, over-rated restaurants and holiday sites.
【小题3】Returning to the U.S. after 20 years in England, Bill Bryson decided to reconnect with his mother country by hiking the length of the 2100-mile Appalachian Trail. Awed by merely the camping section of his local sporting goods store, he still goes into the wilderness and learns hard lessons about self-reliance.
【小题4】 A travelogue by Bill Bryson is as close to a sure thing as funny books get. This book is no exception. Following an urge to rediscover his youth, the author leaves his native Des Moines, Iowa, in a journey that takes him to across 38 states in the country, which is like a small town in his opinion.
【小题5】Born in Iowa, Bryson backpacked through Europe as a young man. While living in England some 20 years later, he revisited many of the same places from arctic Norway’s northern lights to romantic Capri in Italy. Here he jumps back and forth between old memories and new experiences.
