小练(7) Unit 3 Section 1 Reading and Thinking—Prereading-【赢在微点】轻松课堂2023-2024学年新教材高中英语选择性必修第一册（人教版2019）

小练(七)　UNIT 3　Section 1 熟练高考题型　 阅读理解　A　体裁：说明文　主题语境：旅游　难度：★★☆☆☆ Whatever holiday you celebrate, one thing's for sure—you'll find events for children on Long Island throughout the month of December. From holiday performances to crafts, gingerbread houses, light shows, Santa breakfasts and more, here are some of our favourites. Animated story and Santa at Hicks Nurseries Santa will be at Hicks Nurseries (100 Jericho Tpke, Westbury) from Nov. 23rd—Dec. 23rd, so bring a camera for photos (no fee). Kids can also mail their letters to Santa at the North pole Mailbox and Santa will answer them (last day for letter mailing is Dec. 17th; a self­addressed, stamped envelope must be included to receive a reply). On weekends, (Nov. 23rd—Dec. 16th) there will be live music with a brass band from noon to 4 p．m. Price: Free. Grinch­inspired events The 2018 version of “The Grinch” hit the big screen this month, and the popular Dr. Seuss character is inspiring family­friendly events across Long Island. Click here to view where The Grinch will be making an appearance this season, and more fun holiday happenings in Nassau and Suffolk. The events take place Dec.15th, 16th and 22nd. Bayville Winter Wonderland During the holiday season, Bayville Adventure Park (8 Bayville Ave.) turns into a Winter Wonderland. Families can visit Santa's Toy Factory Funhouse, watch Captain Bay's “Yo­Ho­Holiday” light show, ride the Holiday Express train and check out the ice skating rink, among other attractions. The Winter Wonderland runs from Nov. 23rd through Jan.1st on Friday—Sunday (also open Dec. 26th—27th and 31st); kids can meet Santa daily. Long Island Festival of Trees The 28th annual Long Island Festival of Trees takes place at Cradle of Aviation Museum (Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City) features display of designer decorated trees, gingerbread creations, cookie decorating, costumed characters and vendors from 10 a．m.—6 p．m. Nov. 24th—25th and 10 a．m—5 p．m. Nov. 26th. Price: $15 adults, $10 ch