1 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Seymour Apple Festival
Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests and more.
Humansville Fall Festival
The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented craftsmen selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall Festival
The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food stores, live music, karaoke and more.
Fall Into Arts Festival
Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival and much more.
1. What do Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival have in common?| A．They are free of charge. | B．They are for family celebrations. |
| C．They have parade events. | D．They host kid-friendly activities. |
| A．Fun activities on Saturday. | B．Musicians’ live performance. |
| C．The area of the hosting town. | D．The celebration of the festival. |
| A．Humansville Fall Festival. | B．Fall Into Arts Festival. |
| C．Seymour Apple Festival. | D．Southside Fall Festival. |
2 . 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. |
| 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 |
| A．Astonished. | B．Tired. | C．Fresh. | D．Happy. |
3 . Are you confused about what to do next when you plan a birthday celebration for your loved family member or try to help your family prepare for birthdays?
Form a band. If you want to fully enjoy yourselves, instead of turning on the music on the computer or phone, you can invite your classmates to form a band for your family member’s birthday. They can play a much music as you like.
Find a meeting place. Many people like to hold their parties at home.
Invite a special guest. Birthdays are often more memorable than the rest. To ensure your loved one’s party is special, besides gifts, think about someone you can invite that your family member will be happy and surprised to see.
| A．Buy a special cake. |
| B．Make a cake at home. |
| C．It’s not always easy to know where to begin. |
| D．You extremely want to get special birthday gifts. |
| E．It can be a friend your family member expects to see. |
| F．All of you will enjoy you selves in the live music this way. |
| G．But not everyone’s house is big enough for a birthday party. |
4 . 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. |
| A．516432-6000. | B．516433-6742. |
| C．631-543-6622. | D．631-591-0455. |
| A．Visit the real snow room. |
| B．Take the family members. |
| C．Book tickets with credit cards. |
| D．Buy tickets ahead of time. |
5 . In summer of this year, we have options for your young artiste (专业演员) to learn a new creative art or develop an existing talent around the sound. Here are just 4 of a dozen highly unique activities being offered by us in Seattle.
Broadway Bound
Broadway Bound will be offering 12 weeks of in-person musical theater camps this summer. Campers will work together to learn acting, singing and dancing, and then put on a performance at the end of the week.
Dates: June 13-Sept. 2
Ages:5-14
Cost: $ 400
Stone Soup Theatre
Stone Soup will hold its Summer Stage day camps outside at two parks: Meridian Playfield in North Seattle and Jefferson Park in South Seattle. Camps run 9 a. m.—3 p. m, with early-arrival care and aftercare free of charge. Kids can act their hearts out.
Dates: June 13-Aug. 22
Ages: 6-14
Cost: $ 395
School of Rock
Join a band this summer! At School of Rock, kids can spend a week learning and making music at fun day camps. No experience is needed for some camps, such as Rookies Camp, though some require some experience. Most camps come to an end with a live performance.
Dates: June 20-Aug. 26
Ages: 5-17
Cost: $ 495
Gage Academy of Art (Seattle, online)
Gage Academy’s full-day and in-person camps and half-day online camps offer practical art instruction in drawing, painting, sculpting and digital design. The curriculum encourages students to explore new materials and techniques, develop problem-solving skills and celebrate self-expression.
Dates: June 27-Aug. 26
Ages:6-18
Cost: Varies by programs, before-/after-care provided for an additional fee
1. What will campers do at the Broadway Bound?| A．Visit a theater. |
| B．Give a performance. |
| C．Meet a famous star. |
| D．Work for dancers. |
| A．It offers free aftercare. |
| B．It will be held in summer. |
| C．It encourages early arrival. |
| D．It is about kids’ performance. |
| A．Broadway Bound. |
| B．Stone Soup Theatre. |
| C．School of Rock. |
| D．Gage Academy of Art. |
6 . In the United States and Britain, 70th wedding anniversaries are known as “platinum anniversaries (铂金婚)”.
| A．If two people reach their 10th anniversary, they can expect to receive diamond jewelry. |
| B．People in different countries have their own ways of celebrating wedding anniversaries. |
| C．The 25th wedding anniversary is popularly referred to as the “silver anniversary” |
| D．In Canada and the US, couples can even receive special congratulations from world leaders on certain anniversaries. |
| E．People often celebrate their wedding anniversary by having dinner at an expensive restaurant. |
| F．In fact, there are many different terms that are used to describe different marriage lengths. |
| G．How cool would it be to get a letter from the president? |
7 . While some customs like setting off fireworks and counting down the last few seconds seem universal, many countries have their own unique New Year’s Eve traditions.
Denmark: Break plates
A Danish tradition is to throw plates and dishes against friend’s and neighbor’s front doors. It’s a bit of a popularity contest as the bigger the pile of broken china is the next morning, the more friends and good luck you’ll have in the coming year.
Germany: Pouring lead
In Germany, people melt small pieces of lead in a spoon over a candle, then pour the liquid into cold water. The shapes from the lead pouring are supposed to reveal what the year ahead will bring. If the lead forms a ball, luck will roll one’s way, while the shape of a crown means wealth; a cross means death and a star will bring happiness.
Spain: Twelve grapes of luck
In Spain, one New Year’s tradition is to eat 12 grapes, one for each month of the coming year, to secure prosperity (繁荣). You need to eat one grape with each bell strike at midnight. The tradition dates from 1909 when farmers in Alicante came up with this idea to sell more grapes after an exceptional harvest.
Philippines: Round food, round clothes, round everything
In the Philippines, the start of the new year is all about the money. The locals believe that surrounding themselves with round things (to represent coins) will bring money or fortune. As a result, clothes with dots are worn and round food is eaten.
1. What is believed to bring good luck for the coming new year in Denmark?| A．A red candle. | B．Round food. | C．Broken china. | D．A lead cross. |
| A．A way to make coins. | B．An act to keep power. |
| C．A desire to be popular. | D．An idea to gain profit. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Travel. | C．Culture. | D．Entertainment. |
8 . On Saturday, millions of people around the world will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, which honors Patron Saint (or main religious figure) of Ireland. Communities across the United States will host parades (游行), parties, and other festivities to mark the occasion.
This year, cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago have organized massive (大规模的) events celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. In New York City, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to watch the Saint Patrick’s Day parade — the nation’s largest. It is one of the most watched parades in the world. Last year, almost 2 million spectators(观众) and more than 150,000 participants (参与者) filled the streets. The parade, first held in 1776, is also one of the oldest.
Chicago also throws a big celebration. Every year, the Chicago River, which crosses the city, glows (反光) green as event organizers dump about 40 pounds of fluorescence (荧光粉), a powerful dye (染料), into the water.
Boston keeps its parade rolling for three hours or more. It is the nation’s second-largest parade. The city will also salute (致敬) one of its most famous former residents (居民), President John F. Kennedy, by opening the exhibit “A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland,” at his official library.
Patron Saint lived in Britain in the early fifth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire (帝国). He was captured and sold into slavery (奴隶制) in Ireland when he was only 16. He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister (主教) and set out to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 1461. Saint Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on March 17. In Ireland, it is an official holiday.
1. What’s the best title of the passage?| A．History of Saint Patrick’s Day | B．An Official Holiday in US |
| C．The Largest Parade in the World | D．Celebrations across the Country |
| A．Green. | B．Red. |
| C．Black. | D．Yellow. |
| A．the cruel slave trade. | B．Roman Empire’s contribution. |
| C．activities during Saint Patrick’s Day | D．Ireland’s Patron Saint |
| A．Parade is a most important event to observe Saint Patrick’s Day. |
| B．Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday. |
| C．Saluting the former president has become a main event on the occasion. |
| D．The Saint Patrick’s Day parade has a history of over two centuries. |
9 . A Housewarming Party
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house.The person or people who bought the apartment or house or moved are the ones who throw the party.
It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift so that the person could keep the home warm for the winter.
| A．You can also bring food or drinks to share. |
| B．Different activities are held to make guests satisfied. |
| C．There are usually no planned activities at a housewarming party. |
| D．Now most homes substitute(替代) fires with central heating to keep warm. |
| E．Different people hold or attend housewarming parties for various reasons. |
| F．Some people register a list of things they would like to give as gifts at local stores. |
| G．The party is an opportunity for friends and family to congratulate the person or people on the new home. |
10 . During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals (节日) in the world. Look at the following ones.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Place: China
Time: January 5 to February 5
People build incredible things out of ice and snow,decorating them with lights.
The Carnival of Venice
Place: Italy
Time: between February and March
One of the most beautiful festivals in the world,people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes,and there are contests for the best costumers.
Holi Festival
Place: India
Time: late February/March, on the last dull moon day
Hindus and Sikhs,in India,Nepal,and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.
Sundance Film Festival
Place: Utah, the US
Time: end of February
The largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.
1. Which of the following festivals can’t be celebrated at the end of February?| A．Sundance Film Festival. | B．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. |
| C．Holi Festival. | D．The Carnival of Venice. |
| A．India | B．China |
| C．America | D．Italy |
| A．Sundance Film Festival. | B．Holi Festival. |
| C．The Carnival of Venice. | D．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. |
