Here are some wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring. If you want to know more about them, please click here or visit http://www.buddhanet.net/festival.htm
Songkran—Thailand
Dates: 13 th-15th, April
In Thailand, people celebrate a festival called Songkran, when people head out to the streets with water guns to spray (喷洒) everyone who walks past. It’s a very important traditional celebration in the country.
Naghol—Vanuatu
Dates: Every Saturday from April to May
Every year, villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams (甘薯), an important part in the people’s diet in Vanuatu. The festival is most famous for its “land diving (潜水) ceremony”. During the ceremony men and boys dive to the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin vines (藤) tied to their feet.
Cherry Blossom Viewing—Japan
Dates: The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather.
The festival is well-known. The Japanese celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom. Only a few days later, the petals (花瓣) fall to the ground, like pink snowflakes. That means the traditional festival only lasts for several days. In Japan, almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.
Sinhalese New Year—Sri Lanka
Dates: 13th or 14th, April
Just like in many other countries in South East Asia, this is the time when people celebrate the traditional New Year, an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the sun is straight above Sri Lanka. There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration.
1. What will most likely happen to a tourist walking in the street during SongKran in Thailand?| A．He will get wet. | B．He will hurt his feet. |
| C．He will be treated to delicious foods. | D．He will see some petal falling. |
| A．It is a traditional festival. | B．It is a very famous festival. |
| C．Its date is different every year. | D．It provides visitors with delicious foods. |
| A．On TV. | B．In a report. | C．On the Internet. | D．In the newspaper. |
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【推荐1】Celebrate!
Birthdays in Mexico
In Mexico, children often get pinatas (皮纳塔) on their birthdays. Their parents put chocolates and other sweets inside the pinata and hang it on a tree. Then the children hit the pinata with a stick. It breaks and the sweets fall out onto the ground.
Business birthdays
A business birthday shows that a company is successful. Many businesses in the USA celebrate important birthdays, like 10, 50 or 150 years. Companies hold parties and send cards. Sometimes they make TV advertisements. It is a good chance to advertisements. It is a good chance to advertise the business.
Name days
As well as a birthday, many people in Southern and Eastern Europe also celebrate their name days. In Greece, name days are more important than birthdays. People have big parties and open their houses to anybody who wants to come. People bring small gifts, often flowers or a box of sweets.
Islamic New Year
In Muslim countries across the world, people celebrate Eid. Eid means festival or celebration. During Eid, people visit family and friends, as well as people who are sick or in hospital. They give presents, such as sweets and food. Children receive toys, too. Children often wear special traditional clothes during the Eid celebrations.
Birthdays in China
In China, people often celebrate birthdays by eating with family or friends, and the last dish of the meal is always noodles. The noodles are long and thin. You have to eat them in one piece. You can’t cut them. In Chinese culture, long noodles mean you will have a long life.
1. Where do people celebrate business birthdays according to the text?| A．In China. | B．In Mexico. |
| C．In America. | D．In Greece. |
| A．Holding parties. |
| B．Visiting parents. |
| C．Sharing sweets and food. |
| D．Making TV advertisements. |
| A．Noodles in China are delicious. |
| B．Noodles represent the reunion of family. |
| C．Noodles are a traditional and popular food. |
| D．Noodles symbolize longevity in Chinese culture. |
【推荐2】As Christmas Eve approached, I found myself in New York City, far from my family and friends in Taiwan. I was feeling homesick and lonely, but my Jewish friend, Rachel, who, like me, doesn’t get connected with Christmas due to any religious things, invited me to join her for a dinner in a Chinese restaurant. She explained that it was a tradition for many Jewish people to celebrate this holiday by eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve.
We went to Jing Fong, a fancy restaurant in Chinatown. The place was packed with people, and the atmosphere was lively and festive. We ordered a variety of dishes. Everything was delicious, and I felt grateful to be sharing this experience with Rachel. As we ate, we talked about our families and our cultures. We laughed and joked, and for a moment, I forgot about my homesickness.
A moment later, a group of carolers (唱圣诞歌的人) came into the restaurant, singing Christmas songs. At first, I was puzzled. Why were they singing in a Chinese restaurant? But then I realized that this was part of the magic of New York City. People from all different cultures and backgrounds could come together and celebrate the holidays in their own way. Rachel and I joined in the singing, and soon the whole restaurant was filled with music. It was a beautiful moment, and I felt blessed to be part of it.
What a night! I learned that even when you’re far from home, you can still find joy and connection with others. Rachel and I may come from different cultures, but we shared amazing food, joyful music, and most importantly heartfelt company. And that’s exactly what all the holidays are all about.
1. Why did Rachel invite the author to join her for dinner?| A．To show respect to God |
| B．To celebrate Christmas in the Jewish way |
| C．To share stories about their families |
| D．To forget about their homesickness |
| A．Fearful | B．Joyful |
| C．Disappointed | D．Confused |
| A．By focusing on religious traditions |
| B．By celebrating with family and friends |
| C．By enjoying a variety of festive dishes |
| D．By embracing diverse ways of celebration |
| A．A personal blog | B．A commercial promotion brochure |
| C．A travel guide of New York | D．An academic article |
【推荐3】Four of the best British foodie gatherings
Scottish Wild Food Festival
If you’ve wondered if anything in there would make a tasty soup, then the Scottish Wild Food Festival (adult £16, child 5-13 £2, family £30) should be in your calendar. The festival focuses on the local, in-season and kind to the planet. Hosted at Tir Na Nóg, six miles east of the West Highland Way, the weekend makes a great start (or end) to a hike.
Ludlow Castle Food Festival
The lovely setting of Ludlow Castle is a great place for a food festival (adult £10, child 5-13 £4, family £26). It is a real treat in many ways. There are over 100 stalls (摊位) selling samples of country fare such as Hereford beef pie to all comers. A cheese-rolling game down the castle mound (堤) was great fun. Plus there are bands and poetry readings with food themes, too.
Sheffield Food Festival
Sheffield Food Festival (free) is held each June in the city centre. Local vendors (摊主) have everything on offer from Caribbean fusion dishes to specialty focaccia. Heeley City Farm, a charitable city centre farm, is my favourite producer with its organic produce and focus on sustainability. There is, of course, plenty of craft beer, too.
Bolton Food & Drink Festival
Love food? Enjoy cuisines from every corner of the world? Well, Bolton Food & Drink Festival (free) is a food lover’s dream. It takes place in December. As soon as you enter the Market Square your sense of smell and taste will be in overdrive with Greek, Chinese and Indian cuisines, etc. You could learn a few cooking skills from celebrity chefs (名厨) as well.
1. What’s the lowest cost for a couple with a four-year-old son to visit Scottish Wild Food Festival?| A．£30. | B．£34. | C．£32. | D．£18. |
| A．Eat food for free. | B．Enjoy food culture. |
| C．Defend the castle. | D．Join music bands. |
| A．They serve organic food. | B．They teach visitors cooking skills. |
| C．They don’t charge admission fees. | D．They are held at the same time annually. |
【推荐1】Food lovers would agree with the sentiment, “you eat with your eyes first”. In this day and age, food establishments constantly lift their dishes to new heights, pushing not only their flavor profiles but also their art of presentation. Some of the best picturesque restaurants that have been the talk of the town for marrying superior tastes and visual elements are located in Fort Bonifacio’s premier lifestyle destination Uptown Bonifacio.
LAS FLORES
GF, UPTOWN RITZ
When Alfredo Rodriguez, now the Executive Chef of Las Flores Group, came to the Philippines eight years ago, he found a good connection between Spain and the Philippines’ cultures and cuisines. Inspired by this, the food selections at Las Flores have that authentic Spanish taste with a Filipino appeal.
PERROCHIKO
GF, UPTOWN PARADE
Perrochiko brings something new to the table by serving classic Spanish cuisine and Catalan-style paellas with the finest ingredients, making for an amazing feast. Appetizing even to the beginner’s roof of the mouth, their glazed Atlantic salmon with cauliflower purée and toasted peanuts is a terrific starter.
SALT & ICE
GF, UPTOWN PARADE
Salt & Ice champions locally sourced products and a passion for craft cocktails. The restobar prides itself with drawing inspiration from different cuisines worldwide in creating its menu, offering a journey through its bar bites, mains, and killer desserts.
ALEGRIA MANILA
GF, UPTOWN PARADE
A stylish dining concept, Alegria Manila impresses in the fine dining territory with its Filipino-Latin American Tasting Menu. Prepared in an open-fire kitchen, their mouth-watering dishes combine the finest ingredients from Mexico with local flavors.
1. Which restaurants will probably be favored by a Spanish traveller?| A．Las Flores and Perrochiko. | B．Perrochiko and Salt & Ice. |
| C．Salt & Ice and Alegria Manila. | D．Las Flores and Alegria Manila. |
| A．Las Flores. | B．Perrochiko. | C．Salt & Ice. | D．Alegria Manila. |
| A．They present their art. | B．They combine different cuisines. |
| C．They create their menus. | D．They provide fine ingredients. |
【推荐2】Let’s Speak French — French Cafe Lessons in Brisbane
If you have always wanted to learn another language and are looking for a convenient opportunity to achieve your dream, then this may provide the solution.
French Cafe Lessons are taught by French Canadian teacher Lise Mariano in the relaxed environment of a suburban (郊区的) cafe. This unique method affords the students the chance to be a part of a small group conversation where they can have that extra comfort and interest which a formal classroom cannot offer.
Lise started Let’s Speak French lessons in Brisbane about 6 years ago. The classes are intentionally small so that Lise can provide personalised tutorage (指导). There are usually 4 students in one class, and the topics are connected to everyday life. Lessons are held at places in Brisbane including Kenmore, Samford and Graceville.
The timetable of classes
• Monday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Graceville Cafe, Graceville, Beginners
• Tuesday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Intermediate (中级)
• Wednesday 9:00 am − 10:00 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Beginners
• Thursday 9:15 am − 10:30 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Beginners
• Friday 9:30 am − 11:00 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Intermediate
Prices
• Block of 5 lessons $175 (60 / 75 minutes)
$165 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 10 lessons $330 (60 / 75 minutes)
$300 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 5 lessons $195 (90 minutes)
• Block of 10 lessons $360 (90 minutes)
If you would like to sign up for French Cafe Lessons, just head to its website at Let’s Speak French.
1. What do we know about French Cafe Lessons?| A．They center on daily topics. | B．They are taught in groups of four. |
| C．They are taught by different teachers. | D．They include morning and afternoon lessons. |
| A．On Mondays. | B．On Tuesdays. |
| C．On Wednesdays. | D．On Thursdays. |
| A．$165. | B．$175. | C．$180. | D．$195. |
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1. What does Billie say about Kindle?| A．It can save his son’s life. | B．It has no parental controls. |
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| A．Miki. | B．Billie. | C．Catherine. | D．Norah |
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