Thanksgiving is basically a harvest-related festival which celebrates communal harmony. Though this festival is said to have originated in America, a number of other countries also celebrate harvest-related festivals. The festival is observed with different names and in different seasons. In Australia we can see a number of harvest festivals.
Apple Festival & Grape Festival
The harvest for apples and grapes takes place in the month of March in Australia in the granite belt, a special area. The festival is celebrated for 3-4 days. During the festival, various cultural and fun events are organized. Activities like grape crushing competitions, apple picking competitions, street carnivals (狂欢), and grand parades are also part of the festival.
Renmark Orange Week Festival
In August or September, the large orange growing area along the Murray River in South Australia holds a festival in Renmark, which is called the Renmark Orange Week. All kinds of games, competitions and fun last for a week during the carnival. Fireworks are another feature of the festival. The two varieties that are being harvested in Australia are the Valencia, which is from October to May and the Navel, which is from May to October.
Cane Festival
The cane is harvested from June to December in Australia. Most of the cane crop is grow n in Queensland and some in Maclean, New South Wales. And June is time for cane festivals. Just before harvest, the cane is burnt to remove dead leaves and to drive out pests. Machines are being used to cut the cane to the ground.
Wheat Festival
Wheat is harvested in the month of December and is usually finished by the end of January. Harvesting is done by machines. A new harvester invented by Headlie Taylor makes it easier to harvest crops which get flattened or damaged by bad weather.
1. Which festival takes place in June?| A．Cane Festival. | B．Wheat Festival. |
| C．Renmark Orange Week Festival. | D．Apple Festival & Grape Festival. |
| A．Appreciate fireworks. | B．Taste delicious grape wine. |
| C．Join in apple eating competitions. | D．Take part in grand parades. |
| A．Wheat Festival begins in January. |
| B．Harvest-related festivals originated in America. |
| C．Oranges are being harvested in Australia all the year round. |
| D．Renmark Orange Week Festival takes place in the granite belt. |
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【推荐1】Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The name of the festival comes from the Arabic month in which it is celebrated. Ramadan is celebrated in countries all over the world, especially in Africa and the Middle East. The time for celebrating Ramadan varies each year. People celebrate it in the ninth month of the Arabic lunar calendar. During Ramadan, people must not eat during the day: from when the sun comes up to when the sun goes down, people celebrating Ramadan will not eat or smoke. When the sun has gone down, however, the celebration begins. People often stay up all night eating, singing and dancing.
Easter
In late spring, many people around the world celebrate Easter. The festival is a celebration of spring and it is also a religious holiday. It is the time for Easter bunnies and egg hunts, and of course for eating lots of delicious foods. Easter is celebrated in late March or early April but the exact dates are different from year to year. People celebrate Easter in different ways: in some countries, the Easter Bunny-a big rabbit-will visit people and children will go on egg hunts, looking for eggs and candy that have been hidden by their parents. In other countries, Easter is a time for children to dress up like witches and go from door to door asking for candy---much like Halloween in the US. The Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg are popular symbols of the festival.
1. The word Ramadan is the name of____________.| A．a person | B．a town | C．a holy book | D．a month |
| A．festivals celebrated in Asia and Africa |
| B．the only festivals that people like to celebrate |
| C．festivals celebrated by people all over the world |
| D．two names of the year |
| A．sleep | B．sing | C．talk | D．eat |
| A．Easter Bunny, Easter egg | B．Easter Bunny, Easter tree |
| C．Easter Man, Easter tree | D．Easter Man, Easter egg |
【推荐2】Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. This article will fuel your wanderlust（漫游癖）and guide you to the best festivals.
St Patrick’s Day
Where: Dublin, Ireland & New York, USA
When: 17 March
St Patrick’s Day has taken place in New York city on March 17th since 1762. On this day, the whole city turns green. Many Irish make traditional bread on this day. It is one of the most fun days the of the year in New York City every year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.
SXSW
Where: Austin, USA
When:10-19 March
Like free things? Yeah me too! Free food, drink and music sound good? Welcome to Austin, Texas. SXSW is a festival for those who work in the music and film industries. There are “free” shows. You di have to pay but not by handing over cash; you have to give some time to queue but it is worth it to see some popular stars.
King’s Day
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
When: 27 April
Every year on April 27 Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange for King’s Day, which is the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. It is a crazy fun celebration when the center of the city is car, bus, and bike-free. It is a market day, when anyone can sell pretty much anything. Tips: Take a jacket with you, wear orange, and bring cash.
Just for Laughs
Where: Montreal, Canada
When: 14-30 July
For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal’s Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.
1. What do St Patrick’s Day and King’s Day have in common?| A．They are market days. |
| B．They feature a specific color. |
| C．They begin in the same month. |
| D．They are in honor of a King’s birthday. |
| A．St Patrick’s Day. | B．SXSW. |
| C．King’s Day. | D．Just for Laughs. |
| A．It offers free food. |
| B．It lasts for one week. |
| C．It is the best comedy festival in the world. |
| D．It is celebrated in many places worldwide. |
On tonight’s program, “Reflections,” Christopher Hutton will perform selections from J.S. Bach’s Suites (组曲) for Solo Cello and music by later composers inspired by Bach. Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Hutton is the cellist (大提琴演奏家) of the Poinsett Piano Trio. He has performed widely and has recorded for New Zealand’s Concert FM, Germany’s SWF Radio, and appears on a disc of contemporary music on Albany Classics.
Tu 2/27 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert, Turner Chapel
When we think of great composers we often think of “the three B’s” Bach, Beethoven, Brahms. Tonight, however, the NGU symphony will perform works by two of these composers with another great composer whose name also begins with B, Bizet. The program will begin with Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2, from his opera The Girl from Arles. Next is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4.
Tu 4/17 7:00 pm Orchestra, Choir, and String Ensemble, Turner Chapel
This evening the NGU String Ensemble will perform two works, Gustav Holst’s Brook Green Suite and Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. Holst wrote his suite for his students at St. Paul’s Girl’s School in 1933 desiring to provide them with a piece in a contemporary mature style that was not a “watered down” version of a classic. Both works are readily accessible by the average audience and are performed regularly.
M 2/12 7:00 pm Serena HillLaRoche Concert, Hamlin Recital Hall
Join us for “Love and Other Youthful Exploits: a voice recital”. Performed by soprano Serena HillLaRoche and pianist Catherine Garner. This delightful program includes vocal and piano setting of Hamlet’s “Ophelia Songs” by Richard Strauss, Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Four Madrigals of Love”; and a Richard Pearson Thomas setting of six. Also featured will be Emily Dickinson poems including “At last to be identified” and “I never saw a Moor.”
1. Which of the following is true about Tu 2/27 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert?| A．Bizet’s works will be mainly played on it. |
| B．It will begin with Beethoven’s Symphony No.4. |
| C．Works of three great composers will be heard on it. |
| D．Audiences can hear works of “the three B’s” on it. |
| A．L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2. | B．Brook Green Suite. |
| C．Holberg Suite. | D．Four Madrigals of Love. |
| A．Tu 1/30 7:00 pm Christopher Hutton Recital. |
| B．Tu 2/27 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert. |
| C．Tu 4/17 7:00 pm Orchestra, Choir, and String Ensemble. |
| D．M 2/12 7:00 pm Serena HillLaRoche Concert. |
【推荐1】If you have the opportunity to visit some places in New Zealand, then the list below is our recommendation.
Fiordland National Park
This park is part of the South Westland World Heritage Area and is New Zealand’s largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordland is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.
The area has some of the world’s greatest walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman may be New Zealand’s smallest national park, but the attractions are huge. Located in one of New Zealand’s sunniest spots, the area also has the best beaches in the country.
The popular Abel Tasman Walk is a great way to see this park. It takes 3-5 days to complete. Sea taxis are also available and can drop you off at any number of beaches within the park.
Rotorua
Accessible from New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, Rotorua is famous for its volcanic activities. Rotorua is also famous for its plentiful lakes which are great for swimming and fishing. The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famous walks.
Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori culture.
Mt Cook National Park
Mt Cook as well as the surrounding area is an alpine( 高山的) park within the World Heritage listed in South Westland. The biggest peaks in all of Australasia are here. The park doesn’t contain many trees or plants due to the altitude. Walks range from a two-hour walk to difficult tracks suitable for experienced mountaineers only.
A helicopter or plane ride gives visitors excellent views of the mountains with the option of landing at the top of Tasman Glacier, a true permanent snow-covered alpine environment.
1. The most impressive experience in Fiordland National Park may be ．| A．rock climbs | B．forest camps |
| C．water jumps | D．boat trips |
| A．Fiordland National Park | B．Rotorua |
| C．Mt Cook National Park | D．Abel Tasman National Park |
| A．view some amazing waterfalls | B．enjoy some tropical fruits |
| C．step on the top of Tasman Glacier | D．take walks in various bushes |
【推荐2】Four Dog-Friendly Vacation Spots to Explore
Vacations mean family time and if you are a pet parent, there’s no reason why you can’t take your dog with you. There are four dog-friendly vacation destinations in the US.
Portland, Oregon
This city has pet-friendly trails (小径) and 34 dog parks and one of the most popular dog parks is located in Mt Tabor Park. After playing with the other dogs, you and your fur baby can walk to the top of an inactive volcano and appreciate the view of the city and afterwards, you can have a picnic at the nearby reservoir.
Bar Harbor, Maine
This island town may be small in size but is very close to Acadia National Park. There are trails for you and your dog to hike and you can drive the Scenic Park Loop Road to the top of Cadillac Mountain for a breathtaking view. Dogs are welcome on the park buses and also on buses in the town.
Austin, Texas
The city is open to pets as well as dozens of restaurants. The Austin Terrier serves dog-themed sandwiches and pizza. You and your dog can go on a hike or bike ride on the 10-mile trail at Lady Bird Lake or you can rent a kayak (皮划艇) if your dog doesn’t mind getting wet. Just outside the city, you can explore the woods at the Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve.
Sedona, Arizona
In Sedona, you can visit Slide Rock State Park, a 43-acre space located just outside the city limits. Most of Sedona’s hiking trails allow dogs, so do campgrounds in the area. If you want to stay in the city, you can visit the dog park which has separate areas for small, large and senior dogs to play off leash (狗绳).
1. Where will you go if you want to walk to the top of an inactive volcano with your dog?| A．Sedona, Arizona. | B．Austin, Texas. |
| C．Bar Harbor, Maine. | D．Portland, Oregon. |
| A．Get on a bus. | B．Play on a kayak. |
| C．Eat in a restaurant. | D．Visit Slide Rock State Park. |
| A．It has a large state park in the downtown area. |
| B．Its campgrounds don’t allow pet dogs to enter. |
| C．It has a park that allows pet dogs to play freely. |
| D．Its hiking trails are only open to human beings. |
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