A (2019·南昌市模拟)
THE 2019 NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC：July 26thAugust 3rd
FOR 9 DAYS EVERY SUMMER，IOWA SKIES COME A LIVE as nearly 100 hot air balloons paint the town with brilliant colors and charming special shapes.Don't miss a moment of the excitement as skilled pilots compete for points and prizes every morning and every evening.Great family fun and unbelievable entertainment value await you at the Memorial Balloon Field.Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside as you listen to live music during the evening balloon flights.Grab a bite to eat，take the children to Kids Land，buy a balloon ride for a oneofakind view，and prepare to be awestruck as dark skies come alive with a mystical light during Dawn Patrols and Nite Glows.
Admission
General Admission includes FREE parking.
2019 TICKETING INFORMATION COMING SOON
Morning：Parking/Gates open at 5：00 A．M.
Evening：Parking/Gates open at 4：00 P．M.
Everyone must have a ticket/pass regardless of age.
Cash is only accepted at the gate.
Online tickets MUST be printed for entry.
Balloon Rides
Create lifetime memories and book a balloon ride.Balloon rides can be taken every morning or evening(weather permitting) during the event but spots fill quickly so reserve your firstrate，exclusive experience in advance.
Contact Galena On The Fly
An official balloon ride operator for the National Balloon Classic.
815－777－2747
info@ buyaballoonride.com
Call for Price and Availability
“Once you have flown，you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward，for there you have been，and there you long to return.”—Leonardo da Vinci
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了美国艾奥瓦州热气球节的相关事宜。
1．When could people attend the National Balloon Classic in 2019?
A．July 3rd. B．July 25th.
C．August 1st. D．August 26th.
C [考查细节理解。根据文章的标题“THE 2019 NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC：July 26thAugust 3rd”提示的热气球节的时间，并结合选项可知，答案选C。]
2．What can people do on the National Balloon Classic?
A．Buy a balloon.
B．Take a balloon ride.
C．Paint balloons with colors.
D．Compete in a balloon flight.
B [考查细节理解。根据文章第二个表中第二句话中的“Balloon rides can be taken every morning or evening(weather permitting) during the event”可知，参加热气球节的人们可以乘坐热气球。]
3．What can we learn about the admission?
A．People are allowed to bring a kid for free.
B．People can only pay cash for admission.
C．People should print online tickets before entry.
D．People can call 815－777－2747 for further information.
C [考查细节理解。根据Admission介绍中的“Online tickets MUST be printed for entry”可知，网上购票的游客在入场之前要把票打印出来。]
