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课件网) 语境12 不同民族文化习俗与传统节日 语境12 不同民族文化习俗与传统节日 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Literary festivals all over the USA offer opportunities for readers to meet their favorite authors and learn about their new projects. You can start planning your next literary vacation！ Summer Words Dates： June 19－22 Price： Free It’s one of America’s most respected literary festivals and writing conferences. Authors are able to attend advanced workshops in order to improve the craft of writing. Besides， they can meet editors and literary agents and attend public panel discussions to gain inspiration and insight. Book Bonanza Dates： June 23－24 Price： $250 It is a celebration of books covering multiple styles and always nets a huge list of incredible author attendees. What makes it stand out， however， is not just its impressive list of attendees： it’s the charitable focus. All proceeds are donated to charitable causes， including those that benefit women and children. Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Dates： April 22－23 Price： Free， although indoor panels will require tickets It is a massive celebration of books and the bookish community， with book signings， panel discussions with distinguished professors and experts， art performances and book giveaways. The two－day event has grown to become an essential element of the L. A. cultural scene. Imaginarium Book Festival Dates： May 20－21 Price： Free， but VIP tickets for early entry to signing rooms ($45)， tickets for the brunch ($50) It celebrates all things about fantasy and science fiction. In addition to panels where authors will answer your questions， you’ll get to meet and acquire signed books from your favorite authors and have the option of brunching with them at the cosmic(宇宙的) brunch buffet. 【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个美国各地的文学节。 1. In which literary festival can you catch a show？ A. Summer Words. B. Book Bonanza. C. Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. D. Imaginarium Book Festival. 解析：细节理解题。根据Los Angeles Times Festival of Books部分中的“It is a massive celebration of books and the bookish community， with book signings， panel discussions with distinguished professors and experts， art performances and book giveaways.(这是一场对书籍和书香社区的盛大庆祝，包括签售会、与知名教授和专家的小组讨论、艺术表演和赠书。)”可知，在Los Angeles Times Festival of Books你可以看演出。故选C项。 答案：C 2. What is special about Book Bonanza？ A. Its profits go to charity. B. It’s meant for women and children. C. It doesn’t charge admission fee. D. It features workshops for notable writers. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据Book Bonanza部分中的“All proceeds are donated to charitable causes， including those that benefit women and children.(所有收益都捐赠给慈善事业，包括造福妇女和儿童的事业。)”可知，Book Bonanza的特别之处是它的收益会捐赠给慈善。故选A项。 3. What can you do in Imaginarium ... ...
