| A．Throwing rice. |
| B．Throwing the pieces of newspaper. |
| C．Throwing colored paper. |
2 . America’s Skies Will Be Filled with Hot Air Balloons
In September hot air balloon festivals are held around the United States. No two are alike.
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
Union Vale, New York September 2-4
It’s a Labor Day lift-off in the Hudson Valley, with 100 balloon launches (发射) scheduled. Now let’s just hope the weather is good. But even if it doesn’t there are plenty of activities on offerlike helicopter rides. When the sun goes down the balloons light up like fireflies.
Ticket: $15
Great Reno Balloon Race
Reno, Nevada
September 9-11
Some people say the Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot air ballooning event. This year events for the three-day affair include 5 a.m.Glow Shows, where balloons are tethered(拴住) and lit from within. There’s a daily ascension(升空) of 100 balloons and kids can take a $5 tethered ride for charity.
Ticket: Free
Paris Balloon & Music Festival
Paris, Texas
September 9-12
Don’t know what an “Airmadillo”is? Find out at the Paris Balloon & Music Festival.Float (飘) on up yourself for $275, or just watch: the festival also features evening balloon glows and morning launches (balloon volunteers still needed), and, a live painting competition and music from local bands.
Ticket: $5
Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival
Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania
September 16-18
Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, is home to one of the most unique hot air balloon festivals in the country. Here, you can not only see fireworks, watch magic shows, and of course watch the launch of colorful balloons as well as take a ride yourself for $400, but also learn a bit about local culture, with plenty of delicious food.
Ticket:$10-$30
1. When can people attend an event for free?
| A．On September 2. | B．On September 9. |
| C．On September 12. | D．On September 16. |
| A．Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival. |
| B．Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival. |
| C．Paris Balloon & Music Festival. |
| D．Great Reno Balloon Race. |
| A．It will introduce local culture. | B．It will offer people free rides. |
| C．It will look for volunteers. | D．It will last for four days. |
3 . The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending on region and climate, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held all over the world Some are the start of the season and the fist crops, while other are celebrations to give thanks for the blessing of a harvest.
Rice Harvest Festival (May ~ June)
The harvest festival is dedicated to Dewi Sni-the goddess of rice and fertility(丰产) celebrated by the people of Bali, Indonesia.
Mid-Autumn Festival (September ~ October)
Mooncakes and tea are served on Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival, because it coincides with the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is also a time of family gatherings.
Yam Festival (August or September)
Men are carrying yams(山药) at the Yam Festival on the Trobriand Islands, Papua NewGuinea. The people there celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams.
Sukkoth (September ~ October)
Jewish people decorate the family Sukkah for the Jewish festival of Sukkot. A Sukkah is a temporary building where meals are taken for the week. The 8-day festival gives thanks to the harvest.
Pongal (January)
The 4-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice(冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Its name comes from a Tamil word, meaning “to boil”, and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.
1. Which festivals are related to rice?| A．Yam Festival and Sukkoth. |
| B．Mid-Autumn Festival and Yam Festival. |
| C．Rice Harvest Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. |
| D．Pongal and Rice Harvest Festival. |
| A．Mooncakes. | B．Dumplings. | C．Sweet dumplings. | D．Zongzi. |
| A．Rice dishes. | B．Special houses. | C．Tea | D．Flowers |
