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Let's Go Fly a Kite...
—at Piedmont Middle School's celebration of kites!
Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites, from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to the most complex(复杂的) box kites. Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want. Once you have finished a kite, get advice on flying techniques from kite expert Lorena Hallsberg. The celebration will be at Piedmont Middle School, 151 Piedmont School Drive.
The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has organized a refreshment(茶点) tent. All profits(收益) will benefit future PTO activities. Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade! While you are doing so, why not join the PTO? Membership is free; you just donate(捐赠) your time. Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO this Saturday!
When: Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Piedmont Middle School
Why: For fun!
Cost: Free, thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!
Schedule
9:00 am: Kite-building booths open. All materials are supplied for kites.
10:00 am: Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard. Come by and learn how to build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies.
11:00 am: Kite-flying shows on the school track. Learn all the most important skills.
12:00 pm: Kite-flying competitions on the school track.
1:00 pm: Presentation by Dr. Brian Lehrman in the show tent: "The History of Kites".
2:00 pm: Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent. Come see the most artistic kites and the most interesting theme kites.
3:00 pm: Presentation by Dr. Lehrman in the show tent: "Kites and Science".
3:30 pm: Awards(颁奖) ceremony conducted(主持) by Headmaster Seward on the football field. The results of the day's judging will be announced, with awards such as Best of Show, Most Artistic, Highest Flyer, and others. Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!
4:00-5:00 pm: Let's all go fly a kite! Everyone flies kites at the same time, creating a wonderful sight for all to enjoy.
Come to the kite celebration, enjoy yourself and learn more.
1. The main purpose of Paragraph 2 is to ask people to ____.
A. build a kite B. support the PTO
C. take a break D. join the fun
2. Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions?
A. 10:00 am and 11:00 am. B. 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
C. 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. D. 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
3. From the passage, we know that the kite celebration ___.
A. is enjoyable and educational
B. is strict about the shapes of kites
C. gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School
D. gives people a chance to see kites from around the world
