The Tomatina Festival (西红柿节) is a festival that is held in a town named Bunol in Spain, on which people throw tomatoes for fun. It is held on the last Wednesday of August each year.
In 1945, during a parade (游行) in the town one day, young men who wanted to be in the parade started a fight in the town square. They used tomatoes as weapons (武器) .
At around 10: 00 a. m. on Wednesday, activities that are organized to celebrate the festival begin.
The Tomatina Festival has inspired other similar celebrations in other parts of the world, for example, in the city of Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, a tomato fight is held on October 19th.
| A．The first one is climbing a pole with a ham on top. |
| B．There are also various competitions held during the festival. |
| C．The local government has made some rules for the safety of people. |
| D．This is the most popular story about how the Tomatina Festival started. |
| E．The whole square becomes red because there is tomato juice everywhere. |
| F．Hotels, parks, or convention centers are common places for large festivals. |
| G．The tomatoes there are less expensive and are grow n specially for the festival. |
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【推荐1】When I lived in France last year, my friends and I, decided to have a “friendsgiving” in November because we were so far away from our families. We decided to have the dinner at my friend Brigitte’s apartment in Paris. There was only one problem. It was difficult to get a turkey because French people don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. The day before our “friendsgiving” dinner, Brigitte and I went to four different markets to look for a turkey. It took us five hours, but we finally found one. We were so excited!
The next day, everyone brought different foods from their home country to share. There was Moroccan (摩洛哥的) food, Italian food, German food, and of course French food. While we waited for the turkey to cook, we played cards and told stories. That’s when we heard a loud BANG! We all ran to the kitchen. There was water everywhere. The water pipes under Brigitte’s kitchen sink were broken. The kitchen was filling with water very fast.
“Jack, you all grab the food and run to the roof (屋顶)!” Brigitte yelled. We took all the food, plates, drinks and silverware and ran to the roof. Brigitte ran outside to turn off the water. That’s when we realized the turkey was still in the oven. We ran to the flooded kitchen, grabbed some gloves, and pulled the turkey out of the oven.
In the end, we all had an amazing “friendsgiving” dinner on a Parisian rooftop with all of our good friends. The turkey was a little darker and “crispy” but still delicious.
1. Jack decided to have_____in France in November last year.| A．a party | B．a picnic | C．a friendsgiving | D．a Thanksgiving |
| A．five hours | B．forty minutes | C．two days | D．a week |
| A．The friends shared different foods. |
| B．They played cars and told stories happily. |
| C．Jack and Brigitte cooked the turkey. |
| D．The water pipes were suddenly broken. |
| A．Run to the roof with all the food. | B．Run outside with all of the things. |
| C．Turn off the water with the gloves. | D．Pull the turkey out with the gloves. |
| A．Amazing turkey, delicious dinner. | B．A little afraid, pretty amazed. |
| C．A little darker but still delicious. | D．Just amazed, totally afraid. |
【推荐2】What do Tom Sawyer and Jumping Frogs have in common? Stories about both of them were created by one man: Mark Twain. When Twain was 4, his family moved to Hannibal, Missouri, lying on the west bank of the Mississippi. Twain grew up there and was attracted greatly with life along the river — the steamboats, the big wooden boats, and the people who worked on them.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is one of Twain’s best-loved short stories, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of his most famous novels. Both these works are celebrated by events held during National Tom Sawyer Days. There’s also a fence-painting competition to see who can paint the fastest. The idea for this competition comes from a scene in Tom Sawyer, in which Tom has been told to paint the fence in front of the house he lives in. It’s a beautiful day, and he would rather be doing anything else. As his friends walk by, he persuades them to paint with him for fun, and they all join in the “fun”. By the end of the day, the fence has three coats of paint!
Although the story of Tom Sawyer is not true, it’s based on fact. If you go to Hannibal, you’ll see the white fence, which still stands at Twain’s boyhood home.
1. National Tom Sawyer Days is ______.| A．a short story | B．a great novel | C．a celebration | D．a competition |
| A．Mark Twain's suggestion | B．a story in Jumping Frog |
| C．the life of people in boats | D．a scene in Tom Sawyer |
| A．the story of Tom Sawyer is based partly on Twain’s experiences. |
| B．the story of Tom Sawyer is based totally on Twain’s imagination |
| C．Twain’s old house is painted by the fence painting competitors |
| D．Twain’s old house is visited by people from all over the country |
【推荐3】Adults generally dislike getting older.
In the United States, the 16th birthday is a mark that a girl has come of age. She is not a legal adult yet, but at 16, many girls can begin to learn to drive.
Society and media often put great importance on a girl’s 16th birthday.
There are many theories about how the sweet 16th birthday came into being. Most connect the birthday celebration with the Mexican Quinceanera, which takes place on a girl’s 15th birthday, or European ancient coming-of-age celebrations.
| A．She is still just a little kid. |
| B．Many parties show a girl’s interest. |
| C．However, kids find “growing up” exciting. |
| D．The big part of a sweet 16th birthday is the party. |
| E．They can get jobs and take other adult responsibilities. |
| F．No matter where the celebration began, it has become a tradition. |
| G．Many movies show girls’ 16th birthdays are just as important as graduations. |
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15---Aug.24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.29---Sept.9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music . But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. Moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July19---28
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. Cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July6---Aug.24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.
Tickets start at $26. Glimmerglass.org.
1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?
| A．September 4. | B．July 19. |
| C．August 24. | D．June 15. |
| A．$18. | B．$41. | C．$360. | D．$22. |
| A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival |
| B．Moab Music Festival |
| C．Cheyenne Frontier Days |
| D．The Glimmerglass Festival |
| A．Education. | B．Literature. |
| C．Business. | D．Art. |
【推荐2】While my cousin and I were riding horses over the dry, grassy hills and swimming in the Navarro River, Mother, Grandma, Auntie Gert, and my elder cousins had begun the annual work of preparations for Thanksgiving on our farm, five months ahead of Thanksgiving.
By mid-July, the summer kitchen was running full steam. Peas were always the first to be processed. Everyone Grandma could get help from sat shelling(剥落) the peas into large pans, but as we wished we were out swimming. Then came the cherries. Mother packed them into jars, while Auntie Gert separated the riper cherries into a large pot to make delicious jam, which is my favorite. Peaches followed shortly. They were carefully washed, then skinned, halved and packed.
By fall, ropes of onions and garlic hung at the end of the shelves; apples, potatoes and pumpkins lined the floor.
With the coming of November rains, Grandma filled the remaining shelf space with coffee cans(罐) packed with her famous fruitcakes. The smell of spices, apples and bay leaves came into the house, announcing the Thanksgiving season.
The weekend before Thanksgiving, aunts, uncles, and cousins began to arrive. My uncles helped Grandpa catch up on repairs around the farm; my aunts baked pie and bread; and my cousins and I played card games in the front room, staying as close to the warm woodstove as possible. When the Thanksgiving dinner was ready, we’d all sit around the dining table, which extended into the front room. Grandpa would pray. And then it was time to enjoy the delicious food prepared months ago.
How I miss those simple happy old days!
1. What does the author mainly intend to show in Paragraph 1?| A．Thanksgiving food was hard to prepare. |
| B．He loved riding horses with his cousins. |
| C．All his relatives lived together on the farm. |
| D．Preparations for Thanksgiving began early in his family. |
| A．Wash peaches. | B．Nothing. | C．Pack cherries. | D．Shell peas. |
① making jam ② baking bread
③ doing repairs ④ making coffee
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．①②④ | D．②③④ |
| A．To attract attention. | B．To show the diversity of preparations. |
| C．To record activities. | D．To stress the long period of preparations. |
| A．They are challenging. | B．They are worth the efforts. |
| C．They are troublesome. | D．They are a waste of time. |
【推荐3】On the 1st of March Bulgarian people celebrate a traditional holiday called Baba Marta and it is related to welcoming the approaching spring. People all over the world meet spring with joy and new hopes but in Bulgaria it is saved as an ancient tradition.
On that day, Bulgarians exchange so-called "Martenitsa" and tell each other, "Chestita Baba Marta!"(Happy Grandma Marta! ). This custom is essentially to wish great health, good luck, and happiness to family and friends. The name "Martenitsa" is taken from the Bulgarian word for March, or, as a legend tells, an angry old lady called Grandma Marta-Baba Marta in Bulgarian.
In Bulgarian folklore Baba Marta is a grumpy old woman who changes her mood very rapidly and it reflects in the changeable March weather. When she is smiling the weather is sunny and warm, but if she gets angry the cold will stay for longer and it may even snow. By wearing the red and white colors of the Martenitsa, they hoped that it will make winter pass faster and bring spring.
The Martenitsa is made of twined red and white threads-woollen, silk, or cotton. The white is a symbol of strength, purity and happiness. The red is associated with health and blood.
When someone gives you a Martenitsa you should wear it either pinned on your clothes, on the hand tied around the wrist, or around your neck until you see, or a fruit tree in blossom for the first time in the season. After that you can tie it on a blossoming tree for fertility. Like kind of amulet, Martenitsa was regarded as a magic power believed to protect folks from "ill fortune", diseases and an evil eye.
The custom of wearing Martenitsa is probably one of the most interesting Bulgarian traditions and it is considered to be unique to Bulgaria. According to one of the many legends, this tradition is also related to the founding of the Bulgarian state in 681 AD.
1. What do we know about Martenitsa?| A．It lasts from March 1st until around the end of May. |
| B．It is a traditional holiday connected with welcoming spring. |
| C．It marks a huge improvement on agriculture. |
| D．It is celebrated by Bulgarian people on May 1st. |
| A．Easy-going. | B．Cold-blooded. |
| C．Open-minded. | D．Ill-tempered. |
| A．By tying it around the wrist. | B．By sticking it on the trousers. |
| C．By pinning it on the head. | D．By drawing it on the body. |
| A．To introduce a Bulgarian tradition. | B．To show how to make the Martenitsa. |
| C．To promote cultural research. | D．To tell people what to do in spring. |
