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Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won't Want to Miss
Seymour Apple Festival
Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple Festival
The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall Festival
The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn't mean it's lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year's festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You'll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall Festival
The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts Festival
Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.,
1. Which festivals are free of charge?
A. Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival
B. Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival,
C. Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival
D. Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.
2. What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year?
A. Fun activities on Saturday.
B. The duration of the festival.
C. The area of the hosting town.
D. Musicians' live performance.
3. Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by .
A. movie lovers B. modern artists
C. visitors of all ages D. families with kids
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
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【分析】
本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了几个秋季的节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中Seymour Apple Festival的Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! 可知，西摩苹果节的门票是免费的，娱乐也是免费的!和Southside Fall Festival中的The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission.可知，此节日也是免费入场。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段This year's festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years.可知，今年的音乐节将以当地优秀音乐家的现场音乐为特色，使它有别于往年。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.,可知，秋季艺术节既有许多孩子喜爱的活动，也有为父母准备的活动，故特别受到有孩子的家庭的欢迎。故选D。
【点睛】文章内容较为简单，文章考查到细节理解题，对此类题型，考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别。如小题2中题干中special与文中的make it different from表达的同一个意思，这些都考生需要比较它们之间的细微区别。
