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课件网) 中考英语文化话题以读促写 Reading-based writing La Tomatina — A Colorful Tradition 人教新目标九年级英语二轮专题复习 the festival The Most Glorious Mess on Earth Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the town of Bu ol near Valencia transforms into the world's most spectacular food fight. Trucks haul mountains of over-ripe tomatoes into Plaza del Pueblo at noon, and 20,000 people from every corner of the globe let loose for one extraordinary hour. Since 2013, official ticketing has capped attendance at 20,000 — down from the 50,000 who once crammed into the streets. That means tickets are genuinely limited, and you need one to get in. No ticket, no entry. What Actually Happens Here's the running order of one of the most chaotic and joyful days you'll ever experience. morning Gather & Warm Up Crowds begin filling the streets of Bu ol. The atmosphere builds as participants from around the world converge on Plaza del Pueblo. ~11:00 The Palo Jabón A brave soul attempts to climb a two-storey greased pole to claim the ham at the top. The official start depends on this — though in practice the crowd rarely waits. 12:00 noon Water Cannons Fire Trucks haul over 100 metric tons of tomatoes into the square. Water cannons signal the start and pure, glorious chaos begins. 13:00 The Cannons Sound Again One hour later, a second shot signals the end. No more tomatoes can be thrown. Fire trucks hose down the streets — and everyone in them. evening Official After Party Clean up (loosely), change, and head to the official after party included in all packages. La Tomatina is a special and fun festival held in Bunol in Town in Spain People celebrate it on the last Wednesday in August. It has become world-famous for its unusual and playful tradition: a big tomato fight. The festival begins with a parade (游行) and music. People also set the stage for the main event. Once someone gives a signal, people start to throw tomatoes at each other in a big, fun-long food fight. The streets of Bunol become a red sea. People's laugh and excitement fill the air. During the tomato fight, there are some rules to follow, such as squashing the tomatoes with hands into soft ones before throwing them at each other, so they won't hurt others. After the fight, the streets are cleaned with water from fire trucks. La Tomatina is not just about the tomato fight; it is also a celebration of Spanish culture and community spirit. People from all over the world come to take part in this fun event. It is a day for strangers to become friends, and everyone gets together and shares playful chaos (混乱). La Tomatina shows that sometimes, it is good to enjoy life's simple pleasures. La Tomatina — A Colorful Tradition Reading-based writing 中考英语文化话题以读促写 At the end of this class, you will Where Why La Tomatina ——— A Colorful Tradition 1 2 3 Read for structure general introduction 总体介绍 interesting activities cul ... ...
