Argosy Christmas Ship FestivalSeattle December1—December 23, 2010The Argosy Christmas Ship

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
Seattle December1—December 23, 2010
The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship , some of the finest Northwest choirs(唱诗班) sing holiday greetings . These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.
Holiday Island Lights Festival
Friday Harbor, Sand Juan Island December 1—December 31, 2010
An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contest, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec . 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children , shops staying open until 7:00 pm . Dec 18-19 Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing , story telling, theater and dining.
Christmas Lighting Festival
Leavenworth December4—December 19, 2010
This old –fashioned Lighted Farm Implement parade, which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including entries with up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher of your choice! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional clothing as they wander through out the Downtown area.
Holiday with Lights
Federal Way December 10, 2010—January 1, 2011
With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! Holiday light displays, festive music and strolling caroler, visit with Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.
【小题1】Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?A．Argosy Christmas Ship FestivalB．Holiday Island Lights FestivalC．Christmas Lighting FestivalD．Holiday with Lights【小题2】If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to .A．SeattleB．LeavenworthC．Friday HarborD．Federal Way【小题3】If you want to learn something about agriculture heritage, you will possibly attend .A．Argosy Christmas Ship FestivalB．Holiday Island Lights FestivalC．Christmas Lighting FestivalD．Holiday with Lights【小题4】If you plan to attend one of the activities on Christmas Day, you will have choice(s).A．oneB．twoC．threeD．fourB

(答案→)B 解析：文章给出了4个节日的广告，主要和圣诞节前后的活动有关。【小题1】B 计算题。根据文章中给出的信息，我们可以计算出各个节日的长度，其中只有 Holiday Island Lights Festival是长度为一个月的，其他都少于一个月，所以选择B【小题2】C 细节题。在Holiday Island Lights Festival的广告中有提到On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening，而这个节日的举办地点是Friday Harbor，所以选C【小题3】C 细节题。Christmas Lighting Festival的广告里提到which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage，所以应该选择C【小题4】B 计算题。根据文章中给出的日期，我们可以选择包含Christmas Day，即12月25日的节日，一共有Holiday Island Lights Festival和Holiday with Lights这两个，所以选B

就是这个解释