A
Songkran, Thailand
This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses (软管)and water guns to celebrate the event.
Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea
Don't expect to come home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extreme mud adventure!
La Tomatina, Spain
The festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷)and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.
Dia de los Muertos, Mexico
Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.
1. If you want to experience a special new year in a country, you can choose to visit ________.
A. Thailand B. South Korea C. Spain D. Mexico
2. What may happen to you as a visitor in La Tomatina?
A. You can perform stilts. B. Your can play funeral music in bands.
C. You may be covered with mud. D. You may be attacked with tomatoes.
3. Which festival is similar to the Tomb Sweeping Festival in China?
A. Songkran. B. Boryeong Mud Festival.
C. La Tomatina. D. Dia de los Muertos.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了泰国，西班牙，韩国和墨西哥的独特节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Songkran, Thailand中第一句“This festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. (这个节日标志着泰国新年，在四月的第二周庆祝。)”可知，如果你想在一个国家体验一个特别的新年，你可以选择去泰国。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据La Tomatina, Spain中“If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.( 如果你参加这个活动，要注意在扔西红柿之前先把它压扁。祝你玩得愉快，但要避免造成任何伤害。)”可知，如果你是一个La Tomatina的游客，你可能会被西红柿袭击。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据 Dia de los Muertos, Mexico中“On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.( 他们会在上面放死者的照片和他们最喜欢的食物。他们还参观亲人的坟墓，以表达对逝者的敬意。)可推知，墨西哥的Dia de los Muertos是纪念逝者的，这和中国的清明节相似。故选D。
