Every year, the French town of Menton hosts an event called the Lemon Festival in the world. The Lemon Festival usually takes place between mid-February until March. During the festival, around 145 tons of oranges and lemons are sent into the town. Over 300 workers work together to make giant sculptures(雕塑) out of fruits.
Menton became the first producer of lemons in 1929. The lemons are loved by the world’s best cooks. In the late 19th century, a town parade was held to encourage Menton’s winter tourism. Kings, princes and artists filled the great and comfortable hotels or their own fantastic houses. Because of its great success, the streets were beautifully planted with oranges and lemons in the following years. In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.
Sleepy Menton becomes a world of color during the festival time. People find it very exciting and full of fun. The festival is enjoyed for three whole weeks. Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.
Every year there will be a special theme for the Lemon festival. This year the theme of the Lemon Festival is: “The regions of France”. Some of the events are free, but you need to buy tickets to see the parades.
1.Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?
A．To encourage people to plant more lemons.
B．To help people enjoy the winter months.
C．To develop winter tourism in Menton.
D．To cerebrate the success of orange planting.
2.What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?
A．The history of Menton.
B．The tourist attractions in Menton.
C．The special taste of the lemons in Menton.
D．The history of the Lemon Festival.
3.You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival.
A．lemon and orange shows B．a town parade
C．fireworks D．a concert
4.In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?
A．Travel B．Family C．Advertisement D．Sport
1.C
2.C
3.D
4.A
【解析】
试题分析：这篇文章给我们介绍了闻名于全世界的芒通柠檬节，它于每年的二月中旬到3月之间举行，很多游客都会前来观看柠檬和橘子展览，城镇游行还有烟火，非常有趣。
1.细节题。根据文章In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.可知，为了发展冬季旅游业，1934年，柠檬节正式诞生了。故选C
2.推断题。在文章第二段，作者是想告诉我们柠檬在芒通的特殊意义。故选C
3.细节题。根据文章Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.可知，在柠檬节，人们肯定会喜欢观看柠檬和橘子的展览，城镇游行还有烟火。故选D
4.推断题。这篇文章讲述了芒通的旅游项目—柠檬节。所以，它很可能是出自于一片旅游指南。故选A
考点：社会现象类说明文
点评：本文介绍了法国柠檬节一些风俗，此类文章重在理解作者所表达的观点和注重对细节题的把握。对于推断题，学生需要将整片文章的写作目的，作者所暗含的意思结合题目的选项进行综合的作答，平时的学习需要多进行阅读的练习培养好的语感。
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