Carnival does not take place only in Louisiana. There are many celebrations around the world.

　 In Brazil, the celebration is supposed to go on from the Saturday before Mardi Gras(四旬斋前的最后一天)to Mardi Gras Day, but in some Brazilian cities the celebration can last seven or eight days. Just like New Orleans, not many important things are decided in Brazil from New Year’s Day to Mardi Gras Day because everyone is preparing for or celebrating carnival. Most Brazilian parades have a subject, which could be political and historical. The parades had to have a subject related to Brazil until 1996. Some cities in Brazil do not have a street carnival but they might have an indoor ball.

　 Bolivia has carnival parades for children and then more parades for adults. The children dress up in costumes and march in the streets. The adults make traditional dance groups and dance in the streets. But the main part of Bolivia’s carnival is getting wet. Almost everyone gets wet from water balloons and water buckets. In Oruru, Bolivia, their carnival is held in the last ten days of the carnival season. People there participate in crafts and dancing, but their main carnival event is a ceremonial parade that lasts for twenty hours and parades for four kilometers. Over 20,000 dancers are involved as well as 10,000 musicians. This parade attracts at least 400,000 people.

　 The carnival in Venice, Italy is often regarded as the most carefully prepared carnival and lasts the ten days before Lent (四旬斋). Many events are held in the canals including shows, concerts, dances, and water processions(队列). The official ending to the celebration is the ball held in St. Mark’s Square.

(　 )1. What’s the best title of the passage?

　 　A. Carnivals around the world. B. History of carnival. C. Customs of carnival. D. Carnival parades.

(　 )2. From the passage we learn that in Brazil　　　　 .

　 　A. all urban residents celebrate carnival for a week

B. people prepare for or celebrate carnival after Mardi Gras Day

C. the parades should have a subject related to Brazil　　　　　 D. not all cities have a street carnival

(　 )3. The most important feature of the celebration of carnival in Bolivia is that 　　　 .

A.children wearing costumes march in the streets B. adult dance groups dance in the streets

C.people participate in crafts and dancing　 D.nearly all people are sprayed with water

(　 )4. Which of the following statements shows that the author pays special attention to the carnival in Bolivia?

　 A. The time of celebrating carnival in Bolivia is mentioned.

　 B. There are details and numbers about carnival celebrations in Bolivia.

　 C. Events or performances for carnival celebrations in Bolivia are mentioned.

　D. Participants in the carnival celebration in Bolivia are mentioned.

(　 )5. Which of the following areas or countries prepares the most carefully for their carnival according to the passage?

　　A. Louisiana.　　 B. Bolivia.　　　 C. Venice.　　　 D. Brazil.

Carnival(狂欢节) does not take place only in Louisiana. There are many celebrations around the world.
In Brazil, the celebration is supposed to go on from the Saturday before Mardi Gras (大斋节前的最后一天)to Mardi Gras Day, but in some Brazilian cities the celebration can last seven or eight days. Just like New Orleans, not many important things are decided in Brazil from New Year's Day to Mardi Gras Day because everyone is preparing for or celebrating carnival. Most Brazilian parades have a subject, which could be political or historical. The parades had to have a subject related to Brazil until 1996. Some cities in Brazil do not have a street carnival, but they might have an indoor party.
Bolivia has carnival parades for children and then more parades for adults. The children dress up in costumes and march in the streets. The adults make traditional dance groups and dance in the streets. But the main part of Bolivia's carnival is getting wet. Almost everyone gets wet from water balloons and water buckets. In Oruru, Bolivia, their carnival is held in the last ten days of the carnival season. People there join in dancing, but their main carnival event is a ceremonial parade that lasts for twenty hours and parades for four kilometers. Over 20,000 dancers are involved as well as 10,000 musicians. This parade attracts at least 400,000 people.
The carnival in Venice, Italy is often regarded as the most carefully prepared carnival and lasts ten days before Lent (大斋节). Many events are held in the canals including shows, concerts, dances and water processions(队列). The official ending to the celebration is the party held in St. Mark's Square.
【小题1】What's the best title for the passage?

Carnival(狂欢节) does not take place only in Louisiana. There are many celebrations around the world.

In Brazil, the celebration is supposed to go on from the Saturday before Mardi Gras (大斋节前的最后一天)to Mardi Gras Day, but in some Brazilian cities the celebration can last seven or eight days. Just like New Orleans, not many important things are decided in Brazil from New Year's Day to Mardi Gras Day because everyone is preparing for or celebrating carnival. Most Brazilian parades have a subject, which could be political or historical. The parades had to have a subject related to Brazil until 1996. Some cities in Brazil do not have a street carnival, but they might have an indoor party.

Bolivia has carnival parades for children and then more parades for adults. The children dress up in costumes and march in the streets. The adults make traditional dance groups and dance in the streets. But the main part of Bolivia's carnival is getting wet. Almost everyone gets wet from water balloons and water buckets. In Oruru, Bolivia, their carnival is held in the last ten days of the carnival season. People there join in dancing, but their main carnival event is a ceremonial parade that lasts for twenty hours and parades for four kilometers. Over 20,000 dancers are involved as well as 10,000 musicians. This parade attracts at least 400,000 people.

The carnival in Venice, Italy is often regarded as the most carefully prepared carnival and lasts ten days before Lent (大斋节). Many events are held in the canals including shows, concerts, dances and water processions(队列). The official ending to the celebration is the party held in St. Mark's Square.

1.What's the best title for the passage?

2.From the passage we learn that in Brazil ____.

3.The most important feature (特征)of the celebration of carnival in Bolivia is that ____.

4.Which of the following shows that the author pays special attention to the carnival in Bolivia?

5.Which of the following areas or countries prepares the most carefully for their carnival?

Carnival(狂欢节) does not take place only in Louisiana. There are many celebrations around the world.
In Brazil, the celebration is supposed to go on from the Saturday before Mardi Gras (大斋节前的最后一天)to Mardi Gras Day, but in some Brazilian cities the celebration can last seven or eight days. Just like New Orleans, not many important things are decided in Brazil from New Year's Day to Mardi Gras Day because everyone is preparing for or celebrating carnival. Most Brazilian parades have a subject, which could be political or historical. The parades had to have a subject related to Brazil until 1996. Some cities in Brazil do not have a street carnival, but they might have an indoor party.
Bolivia has carnival parades for children and then more parades for adults. The children dress up in costumes and march in the streets. The adults make traditional dance groups and dance in the streets. But the main part of Bolivia's carnival is getting wet. Almost everyone gets wet from water balloons and water buckets. In Oruru, Bolivia, their carnival is held in the last ten days of the carnival season. People there join in dancing, but their main carnival event is a ceremonial parade that lasts for twenty hours and parades for four kilometers. Over 20,000 dancers are involved as well as 10,000 musicians. This parade attracts at least 400,000 people.
The carnival in Venice, Italy is often regarded as the most carefully prepared carnival and lasts ten days before Lent (大斋节). Many events are held in the canals including shows, concerts, dances and water processions(队列). The official ending to the celebration is the party held in St. Mark's Square.

1. 1.

   What's the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Ways of Carnival
   2. B.
      Carnival Parades
   3. C.
      Carnivals around the World
   4. D.
      History of Carnival
2. 2.

   From the passage we learn that in Brazil ____.

   1. A.
      not all cities have a street carnival
   2. B.
      all Brazilian cities celebrate carnival for a week
   3. C.
      the parades should have a subject related to Brazil politics
   4. D.
      people prepare for or celebrate carnival after Mardi Gras Day
3. 3.

   The most important feature (特征)of the celebration of carnival in Bolivia is that ____.

   1. A.
      people join in dancing
   2. B.
      nearly all people are wet
   3. C.
      children wearing costumes march in the streets
   4. D.
      adult dance groups dance in the streets
4. 4.

   Which of the following shows that the author pays special attention to the carnival in Bolivia?

   1. A.
      The time of celebrating carnival in Bolivia is mentioned.
   2. B.
      There are details and numbers about carnival celebrations in Bolivia.
   3. C.
      People in the carnival celebration in Bolivia are mentioned.
   4. D.
      Events or performances for carnival celebrations in Bolivia are told.
5. 5.

   Which of the following areas or countries prepares the most carefully for their carnival?

   1. A.
      Louisiana.
   2. B.
      Bolivia.
   3. C.
      Venice.
   4. D.
      Brazil.

       Olympic champion Carl Lewis begins the 34^th annual Hershey's (好时巧克力公司)Track and Field Games. Nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis has teamed up with Hershey’s for the 34^th annual Hershey's Track and Field Games. The goal of the Games, which take place in 4,000 communities throughout North America, is to promote physical fitness and sportsmanship in kids aged 9 to 14.

       Why is a chocolate company encouraging kids to get fit? “Everyone should get involved in helping kids to get active.” Lewis says. “We should all be responsible. It's great that Hershey’s stepped up to the challenge.”

       Lewis recently got the word out about the Games at a preview event in New York City. He showed kids how to stretch and then demonstrated a broad jump. Next, the kids practiced throwing softballs and ran in relay race.

       At the Games, which take place from April to August, kids compete in softball throws, long jump, running and relay races. In the end, 450 winners will be chosen to take a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, for the Track and Field finals. Then what about the sweetest part? Winners get a tour of the Hershey’s chocolate factory and a medal awarded by Lewis himself.

       So far, more than 10 million kids have participated in Hershey’s Track and Field Games. You can sign up too. Find out if there are events in your community at hersheytrackfield.com. Registration is free. “It’s good for you, good for your health, good for your self-esteem and it's a lot of fun.”

56. Why does Carl Lewis attend Hershey’s Track and Field Games?

      A. To get more gold medals.

      B. To encourage children to do more exercise.

      C. To make himself more famous.

      D. To make more people buy the products of Hershey.

57. According to Paragraph 4, we can know ______.

      A. the Games will last for half a year

      B. the winners will get a special tour and a medal

      C. the people joining in the Games can have a trip to Hershey

      D. the winners can get the sweetest chocolate as prize

58. We can learn form the passage that ______.

      A. kids show little interest in Hershey’s Games

      B. not everyone in North America can join in Hershey’s Games

      C. kids should pay some money for joining in Hershey’s Games

      D. kids could increase their self-respect by joining in Hershey’s Games