Ⅰ.阅读理解
As the birthplace of kites in the world, Weifang, Shandong Province of China, produces beautiful, vivid, colourful and high-quality kites.Now, more than 70% of kites in the world are exported from Weifang.If you want to see various shapes and sizes of kites covering the sky, you cannot miss the Weifang Kite Festival held on the third Saturday of every April.
But in 2020, tens of thousands of Chinese participants gathered in Weifang, from September 26 to 29 for the 37th International Kite Festival.Held since 1984, the International Kite Festival is an annual event to “exhibit the excellence of the kite lovers to the public，” according to the festival's website.
During the festival, kite lovers can enjoy stunt (特技表演) kite flying, also known as aerial ballet.Controlled by either a single person or a group, the kites form different shapes in the air.People always devote a lot of time and wisdom to making their own kites.From animals that crawl (爬行) on the ground or swim in the water to legends like Monkey King, everything can fly in the sky at the festival.One of its highlights was the giant kites decorated with images of medical staff and the Long March 5 rocket, which reflected the hot topics.
“Flying a kite is like flying your dream.All the cultural symbols from ancient and modern times can be found in the sky of Weifang，” noted Medium.After more than three decades of development, the festival has become a place to appreciate kites.But most importantly, it serves as a unique cultural event to promote international exchange.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了潍坊的国际风筝节。
1．What does the text mainly talk about?
A．A kite festival.
B．A kite birthplace.
C．The future of kites.
D．Kite performances.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句可知，这篇文章主要介绍了潍坊的风筝节。
2．For what purpose is the kite festival held every year?
A．To enjoy animals flying in the air.
B．To show kite-lovers' brilliance.
C．To perform specialised kite flying.
D．To enhance Weifang's global impact.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，每年举行风筝节的目的是展示风筝爱好者的才能。
3．What can be known from Paragraph 3?
A．It takes a lot of trouble to make a kite.
B．Stunt kite flying is the only highlight.
C．Imagination can be shown in the kite.
D．Decorations matter least in the show.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段中“People always devote a lot of time and wisdom to making their own kites.”可知，想象力可以在风筝上表现出来。
4．What is the most important role the festival plays?
A．It helps organise an international event.
B．It offers tips on how to appreciate kites.
C．It helps make the place known worldwide.
D．It enhances international cultural exchange.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，这个节日最重要的作用是它促进了国际文化交流。
