1 . The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Seattle

December 1—December 23, 2018

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship, some of the finest Northwest choirs sing holiday greetings. These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire (篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.

The Holiday Island Lights Festival

Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

December 1—December 31, 2018

An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contests, a tree lighting ceremony on December 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On December 11, a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children, and shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On December 18—19 the Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing, story telling, theater and dining.

The Christmas Lighting Festival

Leavenworth

December 4—December 19, 2018

This old-fashioned lighted farm implement (器具) parade, which expresses its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional turn-of-the-century attire(服装) as they wander throughout the downtown area.

Holiday with Lights

Federal Way

December 10, 2018—January 1, 2019

With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! There will be holiday light displays, festive music and strolling carolers, visiting Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.

1. Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A．The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival.

B．The Holiday Island Lights Festival.

C．The Christmas Lighting Festival.

D．Holiday with Lights.

2. The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.

A．introduce different festivals

B．attract visitors

C．compare the advantages and disadvantages of different festivals

D．offer advice on how to enjoy the holidays

3. How will people feel when they are spending Holiday with Lights?

A．Astonished.

B．Tired.

C．Fresh.

D．Happy.

2 . After a long period of lockdown, now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright. Come on, light shows are waiting for you.

Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to 9 p. m. daily and weekends through mid-January, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.

Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.

Town of Islip Holiday Light Show

Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.

Cheap, 516-433-6742. From 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Dec. 22; Brookwood Hall Park.

Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show

The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22 on Dec. 30.

Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622.

Christmas House

Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room: 3 to 11 p. m. Monday-Thursday; 3 p. m. to 1 a. m. Friday; 10 a. m. to 1 a. m. Saturday; 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.

$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.

1. Which light show is for nothing?

A．Christmas House.

B．Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk.

C．Town of Islip Holiday Light Show.

D．Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show.

2. What should visitors call if they want to enjoy holiday-themed lights?

A．516432-6000.	B．516433-6742.
C．631-543-6622.	D．631-591-0455.

3. What must visitors do when visiting Christmas House?

A．Visit the real snow room.

B．Take the family members.

C．Book tickets with credit cards.

D．Buy tickets ahead of time.