Unit3 Celebrations 单元检测卷 一、阅读理解：本大题共 15 小题，共 37.5 分。 A Entertaining Fall Festivals, Events and Activities Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia: Sept. 30—Oct. 2 The 40th yearly end-of-summer celebration takes place in downtown Duluth on the last weekend in September. This free event is run by a team of 300-plus volunteers. Attendees can wander around more than 180 vendors (摊贩) selling arts and crafts or catch a show at either of the two stages with 20-plus scheduled performances throughout the weekend. Kids can experience rides and games just for them, and anyone can enjoy the on-site carnival (嘉年华). Fall for Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina: Oct. 12—15 Dozens of food and drink vendors set up for this yearly fall festival. Entry and entertainment are free, but attendees can buy Taste Tickets to try dishes prepared by local restaurants and exchange them for drinks, carnival rides and slides in the Kids' Area. Dozens of free performances are given by local and national acts on stages throughout the weekend. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Oct. 7—15 Well-known as the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, this annual autumn attraction has been around for more than half a century. Attendees can enjoy activities for which they will have to pay a fee. A full schedule of events keep attendees busy throughout each day with a series of themed balloon competitions. Additional activities include free live music performances, firework shows, and shopping and dining at vendors. West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon: Oct. 21—22 Tualatin draws people each October for a free festival with unique fall-themed activities. This year the event kicks off on Saturday with a competition of a giant vegetable weigh-off. The next day starts with a 5K run to raise money for scholarships for local students. Attendees then gather on the banks of Lake Tualatin to watch the festival's main performance: the Giant Pumpkin Competition. 1.What is specially designed for children at Duluth Fall Festival A. Live music. B. Some rides. C. The carnival. D. Firework shows. 2.What can Taste Tickets be used for A. Attending different festivals. B. Enjoying drinks. C. Shopping for clothes. D. Appreciating local performances. 3.Which festival lasts for the shortest time A. Fall for Greenville. B. Duluth Fall Festival. C. West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. D. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. B It s funny—as a writer, it s easy to share your knowledge, or your personal stories with an unknown listener of many. You think your friends and family may not read your articles. But as I began to talk more openly about Chinese traditions and food, I learned that they were interested, curious and really hungered for it. Their interest and curiosity grew and the culmination of their interest and curiosity was this past Spring Festival. They would like to spend the Spring Festival with me. It was ... ...
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