2023年高考英语全程考评特训卷课下天天练八含解析.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 11 课下天天练(八)　40分阅读提分练 姓名________　班级________　考号________　时间：40分钟 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A [2022·南昌市第三次模拟]No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone. Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a cultural event. Though the celebration is held every year, the festivities last for months. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world- famous Tipitinas on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras). La Tomatina (Valencia, Spain) Launched way back in 1944 or 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. Its also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the worlds biggest food fight. Legend has it that the whole thing started when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys made the performers so angry that they tried to hit the boys, and a vendors (摊贩) vegetable stand fell victim to the incident. If you go, please follow some simple rules: Dont throw hard objects; squash the tomato before throwing it; keep a safe distance from tomato trucks and stop in time. Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland) Founded back in 1967, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It is also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitors—around 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from its pretty location on the attractive shores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held. 1．When is the Galactic concert held? A．On Mardi Gras. B．On Lundi Gras. C．On Montreux Jazz Festival. D．On La Tomatina. 2．What do people do on La Tomatina? A．Punish naughty boys. B．Enjoy musicians performance. C．Throw tomatoes without hurting. D．Catch people who destroy tomatoes. 3．Where can you read the