Unit 1 Festivals around the world 知识点题库

—I'm not quite sure.I __________ go to my uncle's instead.     

My Forever Valentine

    Valentine's Day was the time my father chose to show his love for the special people in his life. Over the years I fondly (天真地) thought1him as my “Valentine Man”.

    My first recollection of the2he could bring to Valentine's Day came when I was six. That morning at the breakfast table I found a card and a gift­wrapped package at my chair.

    The card was3“Love, Dad ”and the gift was a ring with a small piece of red glass to4my birthstone, a ruby (红宝石). There is5difference between red glass and rubies to a child of six, and I remember6that ring with pride that all the cards in the world7not surpass (超越).8I grew older, the gifts gave9to heart­ shaped boxes filled with my10chocolates and always included a 11card signed “Love，Dad”. In those years my “thanks” became12of a perfunctory(敷衍的)response. The cards seemed less13and I took it for granted that the Valentine would14be there. I had15my hopes and dreams in receiving cards and gifts from “significant others” and “Love, Dad” just didn't seem quite16

    His final card remains on my desk today. It's a17of how special father can be and how important it had been to me over the years to know that I had a father who continued a 18of love with simple acts of understanding and an ability to express happiness over the people in his life.

    Those things never19nor does the memory of a man who never20being my Valentine.

如果没有这种知识,没有人将能够做这项工作。

当他还是个孩子时,他常和父亲一起去钓鱼。

    Every year, about 600 monkeys are invited to eat fruits and vegetables during an annual feast(盛宴)in Thailand. It is said that Rama once rewarded his friend Hanuman, the Monkey King, with some land. Organizers of the annual Monkey Buffet use more than 3,000 kg of fruits and vegetables to prepare for the feast.

    This event is held in England. Though it might sound very gentle, it is actually very dangerous. Running down a very steep hill behind a 7-pound wheel of cheese can be very dangerous. In fact, the police have attempted to ban the event, but participants have refused to carry out the ban. Men and their cheese wheels cannot be separated so easily. Simple: the cheese is set rolling down the hill, and the racers run down the hill after the cheese. However, as the cheese can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, it rarely happens that someone catches the cheese.

    In this festival, grown men jump over newborns, with their parents' permission.  This custom has been observed since 1620; any onlookers who seem to be in need of ＂cleaning＂ also get involved in the event.

     This Naked (裸的) Festival is held in dozens of places throughout Japan every year, usually in summer or winter. Hidden somewhere in these men is one fully naked man, and touching him is believed to bring good luck.

A. This event is very interesting.

B. Everybody takes an active part in it.

C. So what happens during a cheese roll?

D. The first to reach the bottom wins the cheese.

E. It is held in honor of Rama, the greatest of the Gods.

F. There is a Japanese festival where participants wear little clothing.

G. Wearing scary costumes, the Spanish men attempt to ＂clean＂ babies of evil (邪恶).

the beauty is on familiar terms with the humorous musician with a long beard.

We must work hard to gain more knowledge .

Famous food festivals around the world

    Food festivals are held all across the world every year, and people from different parts come to these festivals in large numbers to satisfy their taste buds(味蕾).

    Galway International Oyster(牡蛎) and Seafood Festival

    Galway, Ireland

    September 26 to September 29, 2020

    This is the world's longest running oyster festival, first appeared in 1954. Apart from the excellent seafood that is served, the festival also features some exciting events such as oyster eating contest, live music, tasting parties, etc.

    International Mango(芒果) Festival

    New Delhi, India

    June 30 to July 2, 2020

    This festival is a celebration of everything about mangoes. It features the different kinds of mangoes and the various food items that are made from them. The festival also holds a number of special events such as mango-eating competitions, mango-tasting events, quiz competitions, and plenty of traditional and folk performances.

    Garlic (大蒜) Festival

    The Isle of Wight, England

    August 17 to August 18, 2020

    This is one of the largest events that the Isle of Wight hosts each year, and it shows recipes made from garlic. Some foods made out of garlic and garlic beer are available(可得到的) there. The festival also features live music and a country fair.

    The Crave Sydney International Food Festival

    Sydney, Australia

    October 1 to October 31, 2020

    This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. From fine dining at famous restaurants to street food to cooking classes, this event has a lot in store for a visitor.

    The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying "Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming,," which means clean and bright.Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.

    Traditional customs

    Tomb sweeping.On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors' blessing for the rest of the year.

    Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.

    Traditional food

    Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice, stuffed with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable, In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes.Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.

A. With each distinct look comes a good blessing

B. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.

C. It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River.

D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.

E. The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.

F. Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.

G. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.