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Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match -no matter how specialized.
Meatopia
This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of meat products, from burgers to steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery shows, and attend informal meat-based workshops.
Vegfest
If you prefer a festival that will help you meet your five a day, then Vegfest fest is for you. This vegan-friendly event takes place several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegetables, learn cooking tips and hear talks on nutrition to help you make the most of your plant-based search.
The Marmalade Festival
Held in Cumbria, this festival has been running for 13 years. It includes a competition to find the best homemade marmalade. There are thousands of entries from over 30 different countries across the globe.
The Ginger (姜) and spice Festival
The Ginger and spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of spices from mild to hot.
The National Honey show
It started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind. This three-day event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional competition and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.
While people’s tastes are different from each other, the UK has something to offer most people. From large-scale festivities, to the smaller gatherings, one thing is certain: people are passionate about their food. And while some of the products on offer might be strange to someone, when food is given that much attention, it’s unlikely to leave a bad taste in anyone’s mouth.
1. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People can enjoy a wide selection of meat in Vegfest.
B. Meatopia falls on August 31 every year.
C. The Marmalade Festival is just known by the British.
D. Robert Clive took ginger to the UK from India.
2. Which festival will be most a tractive for people having a sweet tooth?
A. Meatopia B. The Ginger and spice Festival,
C. Vegfest. D. The National Honey show.
3. In which part of a magazine can you most probably find this passage?
A. Voice & views. B. Science & Technology.
C. Culture D. Sports.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了英国常见的美食节的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由The Ginger (姜) and spice Festival中的“The Ginger and spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger”可知，在德雷顿市场举办的生姜和香料节庆祝了小镇与罗伯特·克莱夫的历史联系，罗伯特·克莱夫从印度带回了生姜。所以罗伯特·克莱夫从印度把姜带回了英国。故D选项“罗伯特·克莱夫从印度把姜带回了英国”正确。故D选项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由The National Honey show中的“ This three-day event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional competition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.”可知，这个为期三天的活动吸引了2000多名参赛者参加他们的传统比赛，并提供有关养蜂的讲座和研讨会，当然，还有甜腻的金色蜂蜜。所以The National Honey show对爱吃甜食的人最有吸引力。故D选项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段“Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match -no matter how specialized.”美食节在英国很常见，在任何地方、任何时间都可以举办。无论你的口味如何，总有一个美食节适合你。所以短文介绍了英国常见的美食节的相关信息。而美食节是文化的一部分。所以判断出最有可能在杂志的文化部分,找到这篇文章。故C选项正确。
