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There are many famous festivals around the world.The Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro andVenice,Munich's Oktoberfest and London's Notting Hill Carnival are three examples.Thereare,however,festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year.These rangefrom very large events which involve whole cities to local celebrations in tiny villages orneighbourhoods of towns or cities.We have selected a few of the more unusual,colourfulfestivals from around the world.
Australia Day Cockroach(螳螂)Races:Brisbane,Queensland,Australia
“ Racing is simple...the races are held in a circular track and cockroaches are then let gofrom an upturned bucket in the middle...first to the edge is a winner.Things are made a littlemore difficult in the steeplechase(障碍赛)events where a circular fence is used to enhance thespectacle and test the cockroach talent.”
Canberra Sled Dog Classic:Canberra,Australian Capital Territory,Australia
Dog sledding is one of the fastest growing sports on the east coast of Australia.As there'sno snow(the trail is earth and sand and is smooth and wide with a few hills and turns),thesleds have wheels instead of runners,but the excitement is the same
Darwin Beer Can Regatta(划船比赛):Darwin,Northern Territory,Australia
This local charity event brings together great engineers and great drinkers.Participantsconstruct everything from life-size beer-can canoes to beer-can Viking warships during thisoff-the-wall regatta.
La Tomatina:Bunol,Spain
“ The tomato battle is in honor of Saint Luis Beltran.Residents and visitors take part in atomato-throwing battle that uses more than 88,000 pounds of tomatoes.This crazy event beganwith a serious aim as a symbolic protest against Franco.But the Tomatina is now regarded asan amusing way to end the summer.”
21.What do these selected festivals held in Australia have in common?
A.They are famous festivals held in big cities.
B.There are competitions in these festivals.
C.They are celebrated in Northern Australia.
D.Animals or insects are involved in these festivals.
22.Which festival will you go to if you are against Franco?
A.The Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro B.Australia Day Cockroach Race
C.Canberra Sled Dog Classic D.La Tomatina:Bunol,Spain
23.From which is the text probably taken?
A.A biology textbook. B.A health brochure.
C.A research paper. D.A travel magazine.