Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Let’s take a look at these traditional events in the UK.
WorldGurningChampionships
Gurning is a British word meaning to pull a funny facial expression.The World Gurning Championships set out to crown(加冕) a contestant who can pull the strangest face of all.The contest takes place every year in Egremont,Cumbria,as part of the town’s Crab Fair,which dates back to 1267.
Nettleeatingcontest
Hosted by the Bottle Inn pub in Marshwood,Dorset every year,this 20-year-old nettle eating contest sees dozens of competitors take part in eating as many nettle stalks(荨麻茎) as possible within one hour.Winners normally eat around 70ft of nettle stalks!
WhittleseaStrawBearFestival
Every January,the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival takes place,which dates back more than 200 years.The strange festival consists of a performer dressed in a straw suit while parading through the town streets with a group of Appalachian and Morris dancers.
Wifecarryingrace
If you think your husband is strong enough to carry you in a race,then you may be in with a chance of winning this odd tradition,held in Dorking,Surrey every March.The sport actually originates from the Viking invasion(入侵) of 793 CE.The tradition wasn’t revived in the UK until 2008,but now comes with a friendlier feel.The winner receives ￡100,while the carrier of the heaviest wife is given a pound of sausage.
1.What do we know about World Gurning Championships?
A.They are briefly banned.
B.They are part of another activity.
C.They attract funny-looking players.
D.They originate from an English word.
2.Which event has the longest history?
A.Wife carrying race.
B.Nettle eating contest.
C.Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival.
D.World Gurning Championships.
3.What do the listed events have in common?
A.They are held in the wild.
B.They are yearly events.
C.They are invented by farmers.
D.They’re only for strong players.
