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Whether you seek culture, community, or comfort food in America, these amazing festivals prove that small towns from coast to coast know how to throw big celebration.
Tulip Time
Go: May in Holland, Michigan
There’s no better place to celebrate Michigan’s Dutch Heritage than a town called Holland, where six million tulips are planted in private fields, city parks, and other gardens around town. First introduced in 1929, Tulip Time draws a half million visitors and features eight days of events, including three parades, an arts-and-crafts show, carnival rides, fireworks, and plenty of Dutch food tastings.
Texas SandFest
Go: April in Port Aransas, Texas
Since 1997, this artistic sand festival attracts talented amateurs and master sculptors alike to beautiful beaches of Port Aransas. A three-day event typically held over a weekend in late April, SandFest features parades, live music, entertainment, food, and sand sculpting lessons.
Burlington Steamboat Days
Go: June in Burlington, Iowa
Going strong for over 55 years, the four-day Burlington Steamboat Days draws an impressive lineup of musical headliners and new artists to this small town. Over the years, attendees have been treated to performances by Louie Armstrong, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, and more. In addition to music, there are carnival games and parades, as well as a golf tournament.
National Balloon Classic
Go: July-August in Indianola, Iowa
Every summer since 1976, the small town has put on one of the largest festivals in the Midwest. The weeklong National Balloon Classic features twice-daily flights of more than 100 colorful hot-air balloons, skydiving demonstrations, and balloon rides. There’s also live music, food vendors, and a kid’s play area.
21. Which of the following has the longest history?
A. Tulip Time B. Texas SandFest.
C. Burlington Steamboat Day. D. National Balloon Classic.
22. What can people do in Burligton Steamboat Days?
A. Take a balloon ride. B. Attend sculpting lessons.
C. Learn steamboat’s history. D. Enjoy great performances.
23. What do these festivals have in common?
A. They kick off with parades. B. They all last for a week long.
C. They take place in small towns. D. They are held in the same state.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个美国小镇举办的四个节日。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tulip Time中First introduced in 1929, Tulip Time draws a half million visitors and features eight days of events,“Tulip Time于1929年首次推出，吸引了50万游客，并以为期八天的活动为特色，” 再根据Texas SandFest中Since 1997, this artistic sand festival attracts talented amateurs and master sculptors alike to beautiful beaches of Port Aransas.“自1997年以来，这个艺术沙滩节吸引了才华横溢的业余爱好者和雕塑大师来到美丽的阿伦萨斯港海滩。”和Burlington Steamboat Days中Going strong for over 55 years, the four-day Burlington Steamboat Days draws an impressive lineup of musical headliners and new artists to this small town.“为期四天的柏林顿汽船日吸引了大批音乐明星和新艺术家来到这个小镇。”以及National Balloon Classic中Every summer since 1976, the small town has put on one of the largest festivals in the Midwest.“自1976年以来，这个小镇每年夏天都会举办中西部最大的节日之一。”由此推知，Tulip Time的历史最长。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Burlington Steamboat Days中Over the years, attendees have been treated to performances by Louie Armstrong, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, and more. In addition to music, there are carnival games and parades, as well as a golf tournament.（多年来，与会者一直可以观赏到路易·阿姆斯特朗、战前夫人、布雷克·谢尔顿等人的表演。除了音乐，还有嘉年华游戏和游行，以及高尔夫锦标赛。）可知，人们在Burligton Steamboat Days里享受伟大的表演。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段Whether you seek culture, community, or comfort food in America, these amazing festivals prove that small towns from coast to coast know how to throw big celebration.“无论你是在美国寻找文化、社区，还是舒适的食物，这些令人惊叹的节日都证明了美国各地的小镇都知道如何举办盛大的庆祝活动。”可知，这些节日的共同之处是“它们发生在小城镇。”故选C。
