A
Despite usually being associated with the Chinese, the Lunar New Year is also celebrated in other countries. Here are several places in America to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
New York City
New York City, which has one of the largest populations of ethnic（少数民族）Chinese people outside of Asia, is a great place to experience the Lunar New Year. There are around 10 different Chinatowns in New York City. Visitors will find parades, performances and foods in most of these areas but some of the festival characteristics are unique to the particular district.
San Francisco
San Francisco's lunar New Year celebrations are the longest runnings in America. They date back to the 1860s, during the “Gold Rush” period. Today, numerous events take place around the Bay Area, but the headline is the massive Chinese New Year Parade that draws as many as 1 million viewers.
Washington DC
Washington DC has a historic Chinatown. There is a parade here with floats, firecrackers, dancers and music. The Smithsonian American Art Museum can host hands on arts and crafts events that feature performers invited from China. The Kennedy Center stages themed performances, including folk music and symphonies from China.
Chicago
Despite low temperatures in January and February, Chicago celebrates the Lunar New Year in a big way. There are two parades, usually held on different days of the same weekend. One is in the city's traditional Chinatown on the South Side, and the other takes place on Argyle Street. Asian culture is on full display during these parades, and other Chicago com munities also take part.
1. Which city has the longest history of celebrating the Lunar New Year?
A. New York City. B. San Francisco.
C. Washington DC. D. Chicago.
2 What can the Smithsonian American Art Museum do on the Lunar New Year?
A. Serve Chinese food. B. Show Chinese dancers.
C. Play Chinese court music. D. Invite Chinese art performers.
3. What common activity is held in the listed cities on the Lunar New Year?
A. Festival parades. B. English concerts.
C. The American culture weekend. D. The American-style art exhibitions.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国四个城市庆祝中国春节的方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“San Francisco's lunar New Year celebrations are the longest runnings in America. They date back to the 1860s, during the “Gold Rush” period.（旧金山的农历新年庆祝活动是美国最长的。它们可以追溯到19世纪60年代的“淘金热”时期。）”可知，美国旧金山庆祝春节的历史最久远，可以追溯到19世纪60年代。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The Smithsonian American Art Museum can host hands on arts and crafts events that feature performers invited from China.（史密森尼美国艺术博物馆可以举办邀请中国演员参加的手工艺术活动。）”可知，史密森尼美国艺术博物馆会在中国春节期间举办手工艺品活动，并邀请来自中国的表演者参加。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据New York City中的“Visitors will find parades, performances and foods in most of these areas but some of the festival characteristics are unique to the particular district.（游客们可以在大多数这些地区看到游行、表演和食物，但有些节日特色是该地区独有的。）”、San Francisco中的“Today, numerous events take place around the Bay Area, but the headline is the massive Chinese New Year Parade that draws as many as 1 million viewers.（今天，在旧金山湾区有许多活动，但头条新闻是吸引了多达100万观众的大型春节游行。）”、Washington DC中的“here is a parade here with floats, firecrackers, dancers and music.（这里有花车、鞭炮、舞蹈和音乐的游行。）”和Chicago中的“Asian culture is on full display during these parades, and other Chicago com munities also take part.（亚洲文化在这些游行中得到充分展示，芝加哥的其他社区也参与其中。）”可知，这四个城市在庆祝中国春节时都会举行游行活动。故选A。
