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. 1.

    Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?

    1. A.
      To encourage people to plant more lemons
    2. B.
      To help people enjoy the winter months
    3. C.
      To develop winter tourism in Menton
    4. D.
      To cerebrate the success of orange planting
  2. 2.

    What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?

    1. A.
      The history of Menton
    2. B.
      The tourist attractions in Menton
    3. C.
      The special taste of the lemons in Menton
    4. D.
      The history of the Lemon Festival
  3. 3.

    You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival

    1. A.
      lemon and orange shows
    2. B.
      a town parade
    3. C.
      fireworks
    4. D.
      a concert
  4. 4.

    In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?

    1. A.
      Travel
    2. B.
      Family
    3. C.
      Advertisement
    4. D.
      Sport
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試題分析：這篇文章給我們介紹了聞名于全世界的芒通檸檬節(jié)，它于每年的二月中旬到3月之間舉行，很多游客都會前來觀看檸檬和橘子展覽，城鎮(zhèn)游行還有煙火，非常有趣。
1.細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.可知，為了發(fā)展冬季旅游業(yè)，1934年，檸檬節(jié)正式誕生了。故選C
2.推斷題。在文章第二段，作者是想告訴我們檸檬在芒通的特殊意義。故選C
3.細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.可知，在檸檬節(jié)，人們肯定會喜歡觀看檸檬和橘子的展覽，城鎮(zhèn)游行還有煙火。故選D
4.推斷題。這篇文章講述了芒通的旅游項目—檸檬節(jié)。所以，它很可能是出自于一片旅游指南。故選A
考點：社會現(xiàn)象類說明文
點評：本文介紹了法國檸檬節(jié)一些風(fēng)俗，此類文章重在理解作者所表達的觀點和注重對細節(jié)題的把握。對于推斷題，學(xué)生需要將整片文章的寫作目的，作者所暗含的意思結(jié)合題目的選項進行綜合的作答，平時的學(xué)習(xí)需要多進行閱讀的練習(xí)培養(yǎng)好的語感。
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