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第 PAGE 10 页 共 NUMPAGES 10 页 湖南省长沙市炎德英才联考联合体2021届高三12月联考英语试题带答案解析+详解点睛 姓名:_____________ 年级:____________ 学号:______________ 题型 选择题 填空题 简答题 xx题 xx题 xx题 总分 得分 评卷人 得分 第 1 题：Summer Events on U. S. Islands Hundreds of U. S. islands host summertime festivities and many invite travelers to join in the fun. Here are 3 of our favorite island events across the country. Detroit Kite Festival (July 14) Belle Isle, Michigan Kite flying is an ancient skill that’s been used by cultures around the world for wind testing, fishing, military communications and windy day fun. On Belle Isle, Detroit, the latter is celebrated in high style with this event that draws thousands of attendees including the Wind Jammers, a professional kite-flying team based in the city. Kites can be borrowed, bought, built, with staff from the Detroit Institute of Arts on hand teach the basics of kite construction. Ukulele(四弦琴) Festival(July 21) Oahu, Hawaii This festival, now in its 50th year, sings the praises of the ukulele, Originating in part from the braguinha, a small guitar brought to Hawaii in the 19th century by Portuguese immigrant (移民 ) who worked in the sugarcane fields, the ukulele quickly became a beloved element of the hula culture. The event features internationally known musicians as well as a famous children’s orchestra(管弦乐队). Head to the Queen Kapiolani Park, which lies at the base of Diamond Head and is also home to the Honolulu Zoo. Mermaid(美人鱼) Festival(July5-7) Key West, Florida Haven’t heard of Mermay? Come to this Florida event to see 35 mermaids rise to the surface. With goals of celebrating mermaids and advocating for ocean conservation, the festival kicks off the first of seven events with Meet the Mermaids, at Havana. Cabana and goes on to include Swim With the Mermaids sessions (tails available for rent), an adults-only Ocean Blue party, and a MerTots Splash Hour. Ticket sales will support the nonprofit organization Reef Relief. 1.