Many people head to the Takhini Hot Springs in Yukon, Canada to take part in the International Hair Freezing Contest(比赛) in winter. The event usually runs for the whole month of February which is traditionally the coldest time of the year in Yukon. It is below 4℉(-20℃). The purpose of the contest is to create the most creative frozen hairstyle possible.
After checking in, you are led to the natural hot springs, which has a temperature of 104℉(40℃). Thanks to the cold air, only putting the head into the water is enough to freeze hair.
You can also sit in the hot springs and allow the steam to gradually get on your head while the cold air freezes your hair. After the hair is frozen and molded(成型)(when possible), you take pictures. The hot springs officials collect all the pictures during the contest and in mid to late March the top three pictures are chosen.
People must agree to give all rights of their pictures to the hot springs officials. The contest also offers some great prizes.
1st place: $750 and a free 30-time soak(浸泡) membership at the hot springs.
2nd place: $200 and a free 12-time soak pass.
3rd place: $100 and a free 3-day pass.
The contest started in 2011. Now it has become popular and draws lots of people from all over the world.
5. Who will be the winner of the contest?
A.Tom, who swims fastest in the water. |
B.Sam, who stays in the cold air for the longest time. |
C.Jim, who freezes his hair in the most creative shape. |
D.Tim, who takes the strangest photo of the hot springs. |
6. Which of the following describes the right order?
a. Put the head into the hot springs.
b. Hand over the photos to the contest.
c. Check in.
d. Make the hair frozen and molded.
A.a—c—b—d | B.c—a—d—b |
C.d—b—a—c | D.d—c—a—b |
7. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?
A.The contest started in 2011 to raise money. |
B.Now the contest is less popular than before. |
C.The third-place winner will go home with $200. |
D.The hot springs officials can put the pictures online. |
8. What's the best title for the text?
A.The Coolest Hairstyle in the World |
B.The Top Three Pictures of the Contest |
C.The Most Famous Hot Springs of Canada |
D.The International Hair Freezing Contest in Canada |