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Festivalsaroundtheworld
RakshaBandhan
This is a Hindu festival held in August.Sisters give their brothers a rakhi,a bracelet made of thread.In return,the brothers promise to care for their sisters.
Moomba
This takes place each year in Melbourne,Australia.There are boat races in the Yarra River,parades and art shows.
USIndependenceDay
This is held on 4th July.The US flag is flown from buildings and people hold parties to celebrate the birth of the nation.
BastilleDay
On 14th July,people in France celebrate this occasion with flags and fireworks.It marks the start of the French Revolution.
MayDay
The 1st of May is the day when northern Europeans welcome spring.People wear green leaves and dance outdoors.
CarnivalinRiodeJaneiro
This is a four-day festival when thousands of people in costume dance the samba through the streets.
JoanofArc
Joan of Arc,the French girl-soldier is honoured on the 30th of May.It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431.
1.Which of the following is NOT one of the activities on the Moomba Festival?
A.Boat races. B.Parades.
C.Art shows. D.Dancing the samba.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。由Moomba中的“ThereareboatracesintheYarraRiver,paradesandartshows.”可知选D项。
2.Which festival marks the day when the nation was set up?
A.US Independence Day. B.May Day.
C.Bastille Day. D.Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。由USIndependenceDay中的“peopleholdpartiestocelebratethebirthofthenation”可知选A项。
3.Which festival is held in memory of a famous person?
A.Moomba. B.Bastille Day.
C.Raksha Bandhan. D.Joan of Arc.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。由JoanofArc中的“ItwasthedayshewasburnttodeathbytheEnglishin1431.”可知选D项。
