16.Spring is just around the corner and it's a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors.Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.
Dana Point Festival of the Whales
Dana Point,California
March 7to 8and 14to 15,2010
Each year,over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point,California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean.Festivities include whale-watching,an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family.Prices start at 29per adult and 19for children.For more information,visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Chandler,Arizona
March 13to 15,2010
Chandler is the center of Ostrich(鸵鸟) ranching in the U.S.You can see jockeys ride these feathered beasts around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park.General admission is 9for adults,8for seniors,7for children aged five to 12and kids four and under are free.For more information visit www.ostrich festival.com
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charlestib,South Carolina
March 19to April 18,2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America.Each three-hour tour(afternoons from 2to 5p.m.and evenings from 6to 9p.m.)lets you to visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period.Prices range from 25to 45.For more information,visit www.historic-charleston.org,
Tulip Time Festival
Holland,Michigan
May 1to 9,2010
You don't need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world's finest tulips(郁金香).The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs.The 81st annual Tulip Time Festival,one of the largest flower festivals in the country will begin with fireworks on May 1.Admission fee ranges from 6for the children's area to 38for theatre tickets.Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com
25.Which of the following is truer of Tulip Time Festival?B
A.It is held in a town in the Netherlands.
B.It will start with fireworks on the first day.
C.It is the largest flower festival in the country.
D.It has been held every year for the past 81years.
26.A group of travelers who want to have fun in mid-April will go toC.
A.Dana Point Festival of the whales
B.Chandler Ostrich Festival
C.Festival of Huouses and Gardens
D.Tulip Time Festival
27.A couple with their 4-yer-old son will go whale-watching,they have to payD.
A.58.
B.38.
C.48
D.77.
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解答 25-27 BCD
25 B 细节题. 根据文章最后一段The 81st annual Tulip Time Festival,one of the largest flower festivals in the country will begin with fireworks on May 1. 可知Tulip Time Festival节会在五月一号以烟花开始,故选B.
26 C 细节题. 根据文章第 三段 Festival of Houses and GardensCharlestib,South CarolinaMarch 19to April 18,2010可知如果你想在四月中学去旅游,你可以去 Festival of Houses and GardensCharlestib,故选C.
27.D 细节理解题,根据第二段Dana Point Festival of the Whales.Prices start at﹩29per adult and﹩19for children.可知一对夫妻带他们四岁的儿子去看鲸鱼需要支付29*2+19=77,一共77美元,故选D.
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