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高二年级第二次英语周测
第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Let's celebrate some festivals in summer.
The Cariwest Festival
It is one of Edmonton's most colourful summer festivals!It's three days of fun as Caribbean
Canadians share their music,cuisine and carnival culture!Local performers bring you amazing
dance,music and fun.Bring Cariwest atmosphere into your home this year with these amazing
online events.
Indigenous Festival
The annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF)in Edmonton has done a wonderful
job to make their annual off-line festival a number of online events this year because of
COVID-19.The events take place from June I to 21.SSIF has partnered with BMO to provide
Education Days for students to leam together about indigenous history.These classes for which
only a small fee will be charged include art workshops,book readings and museum tours.
Bluegrass Festival
Just 45 minutes from the heart of downtown Edmonton is the town of Stony Plain that works
hard to keep ties to its agricultural background,and here you'll see old-styled lamp posts and
historical wall paintings with a long history everywhere.It's also the site of Western Canada's
largest bluegrass festival,which has been a main attraction for more than 25 years and in July
every year draws in all the big names,including Grammy winners.
Cowboy Festival
You like poetry,music,art and cowboys?Then you can't miss it.Heading into its 24th year,
Cowboy Festival in Stony Plain in August is a showcase of the cowboy life.The events include
good old-fashioned BBQ meals and some other entertainment.
1.What is true about SSIF?
A.It takes place in two cities.
B.It focuses on students.
C.It is annually held online.
D.It is free of charge.
2.What do we know about Stony Plain?
A.It's a city with modern appearance.
B.It has produced many musicians
C.It has deep roots in agriculture.
D.It often hosts national festivals.
3.Which festival will you be most interested in if you're