1 . The Torch Festival (火把节) is a traditional festival which is celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu, and Lahu, etc. It usually falls on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The festival came from worship (崇拜) of fire by ancestors (祖先). For some ethnic groups, it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience with young people and educate them about taking care of crops.

During the festival, big torches are made to stand in all villages, with small torches placed in front of the door of each house. When night falls, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses, holding small torches and placing the torches in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches that keep burning throughout the night. Other activities like horse races are also held during the festival.

In a horse race of the Yi people in Yunnan, torches are used to form hurdles for riders to get through. The Hani people in Yunnan traditionally tie fruits to torches with strings. When the strings are broken after the torches are lit, people struggle for the fruits for good luck.

For the Lisu people in Sichuan, the festival is an occasion for holding torch parades. Big torches are carried by teams of people, which is like a fire dragon. If different teams meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another.

1. What can we know about the Torch Festival from the first paragraph?

A．It has nothing to do with farming.

B．Its celebrations usually last two days.

C．It is a traditional festival of all China.

D．It is a festival to show worship of fire.

2. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．ancestors.	B．young people.
C．elders.	D．ethnic groups.

3. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A．Why the festival is enjoyed.	B．Where the festival is celebrated.
C．How the festival is celebrated.	D．What torches are used for the festival.

4. Which is a way that Lisu people in Sichuan celebrate the festival according to the text?

A．Holding torch parades.	B．Tying fruits to torches with strings.
C．Struggling for fruits for good luck.	D．Using torches as hurdles for a horse race.

2 . CHRISTMAS LANE

Tuesday, December 19, 6:00pm

Florida Strawberry Festival Agricultural Show Center Building

2508 WOAK AVE., PLANT CITY, FL 33563

Santa and Mrs. Claus greet you at this holiday occasion with giant toy soldiers and a 14-toot reindeer, Christmas castle, face painting, children’s performers and decoration-making.

Price: $5; $3, ages 4-12; 3 and younger free.

Phone: (813) 478-0494

HOLIDAYS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Tuesday, December 19, 8:00 pm

Universal Orlando

6000 UNIVERSAL BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32819

Get into the holiday spirit at Universal Studios with the Macy’s Holiday march including balloons and floats, Santa and the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular live stage show based on the Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Price: $ 105, $100 child.

Phone: 1-800-837-2273

SEAWORLD'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Wednesday, December 20, 9:00 am

Sea World

7007 SEAWORLD DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32821

Sea World’s celebration welcomes guests with everything from a sparkling (闪亮的) Sea of Trees, classic holiday tunes, an ice skating show, a Christmas market, Elmo’s Christmas

Wish show and a special Shamu’s Christmas-Miracles show. Remains open until 10 pm with extended hours on New Year’s Eve.

Price: $99, $94 ages 3-9.

Phone: (800)327-2424

CHRISTMAS IN THE WILD

Wednesday, December 20, 9：30 am

Lowry Park Zoo

Editor’s pick

1101 W SLIGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33604

The animals come out at night for the zoo’s new holiday party with carolers (唱圣歌者), costumed characters, performers, a Christmas tree, holiday treats, music and photo chances with Santa. $21.95 after 4 pm on event days.

Price: $29.95, $27.95 seniors, $22.95 ages 3-11, 2 and younger free.

Phone: (813)935-8552

1. How much should a couple going to Christmas Lane with a child aged 6 and one aged 3 pay?

A．$10.	B．$12.
C．$13.	D．$16.

2. What can people do at Universal Studio on December 19 night?

A．Create giant toys.	B．Learn drawing.
C．Visit art shows.	D．Watch classic plays.

3. What can we know about Sea world’s Christmas celebration?

A．It lasts a week long.

B．It aims at environmental protection.

C．People with art gift are especially welcome.

D．People can buy Christmas-themed products there.

4. Which event’s leading roles are animals?

A．Christmas Lane.	B．Christmas In The Wild.
C．Holidays At Universal Studios.	D．Sea World’s Christmas Celebration.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What day is it today?

A．Friday.

B．Saturday.

C．Sunday.

2. What did the man enjoy the party?

A．The food.

B．The games.

C．The music.

3. How did the man get home after the party?

A．On foot.

B．By car.

C．By bus.