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No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.
Mardi Gras （New Orleans, Louisiana）
Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a cultural event. Though the celebration
is held every year on the day before Ash Wednesday, the festivities last for months, banning in November throughout January and early February. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world-famous Tipitina’s on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras).
La Tomatina （Valencia, Spain）
Launched way back in 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. It's also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the world's biggest food fight.
Legend has it that the whole thing started when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys made the performers so angry that they tried hit the boys, and a vendor's (小摊贩)vegetable stand fell victim to the incident.
If you go, please follow some simple rules: Don't throw hard objects, squash the tomato before throwing it, stay a safe distance away from tomato trucks, and stop in time.
Montreux Jazz Festival （Switzerland）
Founded back in 1967, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It's also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitors-around 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from its pretty location on the attractive shores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held.
1. When is Galactic concert held?
A. On Mardi Gras. B. On Lundi Gras.
C. On Montreux Jazz Festival. D. On La Tomatina.
2. What do people do on La Tomatina?
A. Punish naughty boys. B. Enjoy musicians' performance.
C. Throw tomatoes without hurting. D. Catch people who destroy tomatoes.
3. Where can you read the passage probably?
A. News report. B. Academic journal.
C. Conceit brochure. D. Travel magazine.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上几个地方的节日庆祝方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Mardi Gras （New Orleans, Louisiana）”部分最后一句“And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world-famous Tipitina’s on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras).”（如果你喜欢音乐，可以去世界著名的Tipitina的Lundi Gras（狂欢节的前一天）观看一年一度的银河音乐会）可知，银河音乐会在Lundi Gras那天举行。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“La Tomatina （Valencia, Spain）”部分第三段中的“Don't throw hard objects, squash the tomato before throwing it, stay a safe distance away from tomato trucks, and stop in time.”（不要扔硬物，在扔西红柿之前要把西红柿压扁，与运西红柿的卡车保持安全距离，并及时停车。）可知，在La Tomatina上人们扔西红柿时不能造成伤害。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.”（无论你走到世界的哪个角落，每个人都喜欢庆祝。说到庆祝，节日对每个人都有好处。）可知，文章是介绍了世界几个地方的节日庆祝，所以它可能来自一本旅游杂志。故选D。
