1 . Canada is diverse and vast, and the festivals celebrated there reflect this. Here are some exciting ones that attract visitors worldwide.

Vancouver Celebration of Light

The largest fireworks competition in the world is held every summer in Vancouver. It consists of concerts, food stalls, and the Seawall Challenge, a popular urban adventure race. The festival, which lasts about a week, makes for a great way to get to know the city from a local standpoint.

Edmonton Folk Festival

From its humble beginning in 1980, Edmonton Folk Festival has grown to be one of the world’s famous folk festivals. Held each August, the lineup of the 10-day-long festival is always outstanding and ticket prices stay reasonable. Edmonton is also a gateway to Jasper and the Canadian Rockies, about two hours away in case you have extra time to explore after the festival.

Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the leading film festivals in the world, ranking closely with Cannes and Sundance. Films such as Hotel Rwanda, American Beauty, and The Big Chill made their premieres (首映) at this famous star-filled event held each September. The 11-day-long festival is also known as the kick-off of awards season, with many films that make their first public performance at TIFF going on to get nominated for Oscars and Golden Globe awards.

Montreal Comedy Festival

Since 1983, Montreal Comedy Festival, or, Just for Laughs as it is more commonly known, has been inviting people to get together just for fun, just for entertainment-just for laughs. The festival, which takes place every year for two weeks in July, has grown in popularity and reputation and today features some of the world’s greatest comedians and it also resulted in a television show that is broadcast internationally.

1. What do Vancouver Celebration of Light and Edmonton Folk Festival have in common?

A．They feature fireworks.	B．They require admission tickets.
C．They consist of concerts	D．They are held annually.

2. Which of the following lasts the longest?

A．Edmonton Folk Festival.	B．Montreal Comedy Festival.
C．Vancouver Celebration of Light.	D．Toronto International Film Festival.

3. Where will movie enthusiasts most probably go to enjoy themselves?

A．Vancouver.

B．Edmonton.

C．Toronto.

D．Montreal.

2 . Food Festivals to Look Forward to This Summer

Taste of Park Ridge

11: 00 am to 10:30 pm, Thursday, July 13, in Uptown Park Ridge, 100 Summit Ave

There will be a variety of foods, including ice cream, Mexican foods, Filipino dishes, corn dogs, Indian and Nepali cuisine, pizza, cupcakes, barbecue, and more. Don’t miss the drinks and wine. Most importantly, there is Giant Turkey Leg Eating Contest at 2: 30 pm. Free.

Antioch Taste of Summer

4: 00 pm to 10: 00 pm, Friday, July 14, at the Antioch Bandshell

You will find the classic pub fare, Crazee Ice, and more, plus carnival (嘉年华) rides, games, sidewalk sales and crafters. Music from The Beach Bum Band is on at 7: 00 pm and themed musical light show at 8: 00 pm. Free.

Taste of Westmont

5:00 pm to 9: 30 pm, Sunday, July 16, on Cass Avenue in Westmont

It features local restaurant food vendors serving Thai, Mexican, and Greek foods, pizza, barbecue, and more. There will be carnival, craft show, kids’ activities, and a car show. Music from Tom Petty band starts at 6: 00 pm. Free.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday, July 23, at Volunteer Park, Main Street

Wander among corn boil, and other tasty foods, craft show, and carnival while enjoying live music and fireworks. Car show starts from 3:00 pm. This attractive festival takes you to music from The Boy Band Night at 7:30 pm. Free bus service. Reserve tickets before availability.

1. Which of the four festivals begins the earliest?

A．Taste of Westmont.	B．Sugar Grove Corn Boil.
C．Taste of Park Ridge.	D．Antioch Taste of Summer.

2. What can you do on Antioch Taste of Summer?

A．Listen to music from Tom Petty band.	B．Set off fireworks at Volunteer Park.
C．Join in Giant Turkey Leg Eating Contest.	D．Enjoy themed musical light show.

3. What do you need to do to attend Sugar Grove Corn Boil?

A．Book a ticket in advance.	B．Order some delicious food.
C．Take a bus before 5: 00 pm.	D．Park your car on Main Street.

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Many countries around Asia have unique ways of observing Lunar New Year. Some of these are famous, but Singapore has one special way,    1     you may not know about. Each year, cooks across the country prepare yu sheng, a salad made with raw fish. The salad is placed at the centre of a dinner table. Diners will gather around and use their chopsticks     2    (throw) the salad up into the air. This practice is known     3     Lo Hei.

Since its origins as     4     simple raw fish dish back in the 1930s，the recipe has undergone a series of transformations, and even until today, people are still finding innovative ways to present this dish. The dish     5    (bring)to Singapore in the late 19th century by the migrants from China.

“Lo Hei”, in Cantonese (广东话)    6     (literal) translates to “tossing (掷) up good fortune”, and it refers to the ritual (仪式) adopted in Singapore that involves a group of people gathered around a     7    (mass) plate, tossing its contents violently while saying out lucky    8    (phrase) before eating it. For example, when the golden crackers (薄脆饼干) are added, everyone will say “bian di huang jin”. This     9    (mean) “the entire floor will be covered with gold”. A1so, it is popularly believed that the higher the toss, the     10    (good) your prospects and fortune in the year ahead.

4 . Four European Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023

Festival Medieval (中世纪的) de Sedan

For an unforgettable slice of Medieval France, head to Festival Medieval de Sedan in May. Held at the largest medieval castle in Europe, the Chateau de Sedan, the festival brings the spirit of the Middle Ages alive. Exciting tournaments and atmospheric parades take place around the castle grounds. Around 15,000 people come to explore the castle. Just be prepared to climb a lot of stairs!

La Fete de la Musique

There’s music in the air throughout France on 21 June. This is when La Fete de la Musique (Music Day) takes place. The first all-day musical celebration was first held in Paris in 1982 but later became celebrated in 120 countries around the world. During the festival, thousands of musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafes giving free public performances.

Festival d’ Avignon

Another fantastic French festival not to miss is the Festival d’ Avignon. The annual theater festival is held in July in the courtyard of the Palais des Papes in Avignon. During this time, Avignon transforms its architectural heritage into various grand performance venues. Tens of thousands of theater lovers of all ages come to enjoy theatre, dance, visual arts, and live music.

Bastille Day

Celebrated nationwide on 14 July, Bastille Day is the biggest and most important festival in the French calendar. It marks the day that Parisian civilians and peasants stormed the fortress (堡垒) and prison of Bastille. This caused events that would end the monarchy (君主制) and start the age of liberty and equality. Celebrations are held all over France, including large-scale public events and parties.

1. Which of the following holidays takes place earliest?

A．Bastille Day.	B．Festival d’ Avignon.
C．La Fete de la Musique.	D．Festival Medieval de Sedan.

2. What can people do on La Fete de la Musique?

A．Enjoy beautiful music.	B．Explore some castles.
C．Make delicious coffee.	D．Learn about the monarchy.

3. When should you go if you are interested in the most important festival?

A．In May.

B．In June.

C．In July.

D．In August.