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From a live music festival that champions Mother Nature to the sporting artistry of the HSBC Women’s World Championship, Singapore’s dynamic line-up of events in February will have you at the edge of your seat. Here are the concerts, festivals and celebrations that await you in the Lion City.
Chinatown CNY Celebrations
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition of the Lunar New Year at the Chinatown CNY Celebrations. The seven-week long festivities include a slew of activities for the young and old alike, with nightly street shows, a festive bazaar (街市), and an international Lion Dance competition.
For two months, the streets of Chinatown will be decorated with lanterns and interesting motifs (图案), from gold coins to the mythical zodiac animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.
Date: 2 Jan - 22 Feb Venue: Chinatown
Dahlia Dreams
Inspired by the Lunar New Year, this enchanting floral showcase tells the mythological story of the Chinese zodiac animals. Weave your way through the Flower Dome’s elaborate topiary like sculptures, amidst more than 70 dahlia cultivars (品种) and indulge in an unforgettable visual feast. Date: 17 Jan - 23 Feb
Venue: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome
Have a Squeaky New Year!
Animal lovers can take a walk on the wild side at this Chinese New Year-themed event, happening across the Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Bark and Night Safari.
Keeping in theme with this year’s Chinese zodiac animal, visitors can check out the gambian pouched rat, clouded rat, speckled mousebird and more.
The event will be accompanied by lion dance performances, themed mascots and a special Zoo-diac trail to reveal your fortune forecast.
Date: 25 Jan - 8 Feb
Venue: Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Jurong Bird Bark and Night Safari
Chingay Parade Singapore 2020
Join Singaporeans as they celebrate the largest street performance and float parade in Asia. An annual celebration of Singapore’s multicultural tapestry (织锦), this year’s entertainment is themed ‘Colours in Harmony’, and will feature a mix of dazzling spectacle and dynamic performances.
Grab some street food and participate in games at the carnival along the parade route, and don’t forget to drop by NS Square for River Hongbao to marvel at the lanterns and fireworks.
Date: 31 Jan – 1 Feb Venue: F1 Pit Building
1. At the Chinatown CNY Celebrations, people could ______.
A. buy the lanterns and interesting motifs
B. enjoy an international Lion Dance competition
C. hear the mythological story of the Chinese zodiac animals
D. check out the gambian pouched rat and speckled mousebird
2. Where can visitors see the street performance and float parade?
A. Chinatown. B. Singapore Zoo.
C. Flower Dome. D. F1 Pit Building.
3. What is the main purpose of the writing?
A. To attract visitors.
B. To describe events.
C. To compare festivals.
D. To evaluate activities.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了狮子城新加坡将在2月份举办的几个有吸引力的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Chinatown CNY Celebrations部分中的“The seven-week long festivities include a slew of activities for the young and old alike, with nightly street shows, a festive bazaar (街市), and an international Lion Dance competition.”可知，为期七周的唐人街春节庆祝活动包括一系列为老老少少举办的活动，比如夜间街头表演、节日集市和国际舞狮比赛，由此可知，在唐人街春节庆祝活动中你会看到国际舞狮比赛，故B项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Chingay Parade Singapore 2020部分中的“Join Singaporeans as they celebrate the largest street performance and float parade in Asia.”及“Venue: F1 Pit Building”可知，在F1维修站大楼（运动场）可以看到亚洲规模最大的街头表演和花车游行，故D项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“Singapore’s dynamic line-up of events in February will have you at the edge of your seat. Here are the concerts, festivals and celebrations that await you in the Lion City.”可知，本文介绍了狮子城新加坡将在2月份举办的几个有吸引力的活动，属于一则广告，目的自然是吸引游客，故A项正确。
