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【題目】

FESTIVALS IN LONDON

London hosts each year a variety of celebrations and festivals. All of them are national and Foreign holidays. Below we show you the most amazing holidays and festivals in London.

New Year's Day Parade This Parade is a free event which takes place annually on I January since 1987.M lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, featuring more than 10.000 Participants representing 20 countries worldwide. There are marching bands, cheerleading groups, vehicles, animals, clowns and giant inflatables(充氣物).

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Since 1829 each spring the two England's most famous universities race along a 6.7 kilometer stretch of the Thames River in what is perhaps the most famous rowing event in the world. The race attracts a massive crowd of around a quarter of a million fan to the banks of the Thames

London Marathon The Flora London Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors, has been held each year since 1981. Currently around 32,000 runners take part in this annual event, including professionals and amateurs. There are live bands entertainment and thousands of cheering fans. It is also one of the largest events to collect money in the world in order to attract more funds, some runners dress up in fancy costumes.

Wimbledon Wimbledon runs annually from late June through early July, Wimbledon is the oldest and most famous tennis tournament in the world, the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts. Started in 1877, he event is often attended by members of the Royal Family, Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream that can be accompanied by an optional glass of champagne.

【1】Which of the four festivals has the longest history?

A.New Year's Day Parade.B.Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

C.London Marathon.D.Wimbledon.

【2】London Marathon is different from the other three in that______.

A.it has the purpose of donating money to other events

B.it attracts many more fans from around the world

C.it is the only festival accompanied by live band

D.it has the function of raising money

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【解析】

這是一篇說明文。本篇主要介紹了四個在倫敦盛行的節日活動的相關信息

【1】細節理解題。根據文章內容可知四個節日的時間分別是 1987 年，1829 年，1981 年和1877 年開始的。根據Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race中的“Since 1829 each spring the two England's most famous universities race along a 6.7 kilometer stretch of the Thames River in what is perhaps the most famous rowing event in the world.”自1829年春天以來，這兩所英國最著名的大學沿著泰晤士河6.7公里的河段進行比賽，這也許是世界上最著名的劃船項目由此可知，牛津和劍橋的劃船比賽始于1829 年，是四個節日中歷史最悠久的。故選B。

【2】細節理解題。根據London Marathon部分中It is also one of the largest events to collect money in the world in order to attract more funds, some runners dress up in fancy costumes.可知它也是世界上最大的募捐活動之一，為了吸引更多的資金，一些跑步者穿著奇裝異服。由此可知，倫敦馬拉松與其他三個節日活動不同因為它有籌款的功能。故選 D。