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There are many famous festivals around the world like the Carnivals in Rio and Venice Munich's Oktoberfest Here are some unusual and crazy festivals in the world.
Mighty Mud Mania,USA
Children's dreams really do come true in the City of Scottsdale.Children aged 1 to 13,get to participate in a mud race.During the running of the Mighty Mud Obstacle(障碍物)course,several mud holes in the ground are intentionally placed as kids compete for the fastest time in each race.There are also mud puddle pools for small kids,and a mini mud course for those six and younger.
The New Straits Times Million Ringgit Charity Duck Race,Malaysia
Thirteen years ago,Eric Schechter and his friends were brainstorming to find new ways raising money for local charities when they came up with the idea of rubber duck races.The event,crazy as it may sound,involves racing“cool”rubber ducks down a local waterway and having members of the community"adopt"the ducks for a chance to win valuable donated prizes,possibly even＄1 million bucks.
Songkran Festival,Thailand
What better way to celebrate the"start of the return of rains"than with a country—wide water fight?Thais celebrate their festival officially from April 13th until April 15th.These three days represent the last day of the old year,the day of transition,and the first day of the New Year.These are days of cleaning the houses and the body,days of merry making,and renewal.Nothing evil has to be taken into the New Year.
Canberra Sled Dog Classic,Australia
Dog sledding is one of the fastest growing sports on the east coast of Australia.As there's no snow(the trail is earth and sand and is smooth and wide with a few hills and turns),the sleds have wheels instead of runners,but the excitement is the same.
1. What is special about Mighty Mud Mania?
A. Water and mud games. B. Fastest growing sports.
C. Snow and sand tracks. D. Longest local history.
2. Why is The New Straits Times Million Ringgit Charity Duck Race held?
A. To raise ducks. B. To collect money.
C. To found charities. D. To make waterway.
3. Which place will you go to if you want to experience a new year?
A. USA. B. Malaysia.
C. Thailand. D. Australia.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了世界上几个不同寻常的节日。
【1题详解】
细节理解题 。根据Mighty Mud Mania,USA中的内容“There are also mud puddle pools for small kids, and a mini mud course for those six and younger."可知, 还有供小孩使用的泥坑池，以及为六岁及以下儿童准备的迷你泥球场。故答案为A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The New Straits Times Milion Ringgit Charity Duck Race 中的内容“to find new ways of raising money for loeal charities when they came up with the idea of rubber duck races.”可知，举行新海峡时报百万灵吉慈善鸭子比赛是为了为爱心慈善机构寻找筹款的新方法。故答案为B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Songkran Festival, Thailand中的内容“These three days represent the last day of the old year, the day of transition, and the first day of the New Year."可知，这三天代表旧的一年的最后一天，过渡的一天，和新年的第一天，因此如果你想要体验新年可以去泰国参加泼水节。故答案为C。
