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We know that St. Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking. But there are plenty of kid-safe St. Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix, too. Here are the lucky St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.
3/17： Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St. Patrick’s Day. Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate pots of gold. To-go containers will also be provided.
Details: 1—3 p. m，Friday, March 17. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. $3 for members. $4 for non-members. 602 -253 -0501.
3/17—19: Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
This community festival will include sculptures paintings，handcrafted jewelry and apparel from selected local and regional artists, live music and dance performance throughout the weekend. There will also be a food court.
On Friday, emerald-colored water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon. Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.
Details: 10 a. m. —5 p. m. , Friday — Sunday, March 17—19. Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills. Free. 480 -488- 2014.
3/17 ： St
Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time
Kids above 12 years old can collect their free, green glow necklaces and jump for three hours, scale the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant pit of foam. Jump socks required.
Details： 8—11 p. m. Friday, March 17. AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road，Suite 145, Scottsdale. $15, which is a $14 savings, 480 —427 - 2000.
1. Which telephone number can people call at if they want to make and decorate cupcakes?
A. 602 - 427 -2014. B. 480 -488 -2014.
C. 480 -427 -2000. D. 602 -253 -0501.
2. In which program can kids find the food court?
A. St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Center. B. Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market.
C. St. Patrick’s Day at AZ Air Time. D. Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes.
3. Which program is free for children?
A. Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes. B. St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Center.
C. Fountain 0’ Green Artisan Market. D. St. Patrick’s Day at AZ Air Time.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了在爱尔兰圣帕特里克节期间的各种适合孩子们玩耍的安全又有趣的活动，并对这些活动进行了简单的介绍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes部分的“Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate pots of gold.”（孩子们可以用彩虹糖果和黄金巧克力罐来制作和装饰他们的纸杯蛋糕。）和“602 -253 -0501”可知，如果人们想制作和装饰纸杯蛋糕，可以拨打602 -253 -0501这个电话。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market部分的“There will also be a food court.”（这里还会有一个美食广场。）可知，孩子们可以在Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market这个活动中找到美食广场。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market部分的“free”（免费的）可知，Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market这个活动是免费的。故选C。
