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BURNING MAN (BLACK ROCK DESERT, NEVADA)
Burning Man started in 1986, when Larry Harvey and Jerry James assembled(组装) a 8-foot tall wooden figure and pulled it to San Francisco’s Baker Beach. They lit it on fire, a curious crowd of around 20 people watched it burn, and thus one of the world’s wildest parties was born.
It takes place from the last Sunday in August to Labor Day(the first Monday of September). Once a gathering of friends and family, the festival is now a feast to the wonder of self-expression, attracting tourists from all around the world.
CARNIVAL (RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL)
Arguably the biggest festival in the world, Brazil’s Carnival attracts nearly 5 million people each year, with a half-million or so being visitors.
Historically, Carnival is a religious celebration. The Brazil festival takes place in February or March. So picture 5 million people who’ve been baking in the heat for months, preparing to give up the things they love for 40 days, set loose in a city filled with lively music and various dancers.
LA TOMATINA (VALENCIA, SPAIN)
Launched way back in 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. It’s also easily the messiest, coming off like the world’s biggest food fight. If you go, please follow some simple rules: Don’t throw hard objects, squash(挤压) the tomato before throwing it, stay a safe distance away from tomato trucks, and stop when the fight has ended. In other words, have fun, but don’t hurt anybody.
21. When does Burning Man celebration usually start?
A. In 1986. B. In 1945. C. In August. D. In September.
22. How many local people attend Carnival every year?
A. Nearly 0.5 million. B. Nearly 2 million.
C. Nearly 4.5 million. D. Nearly 5 million.
23. What can we infer about the food fight?
A. It’s held just for fun.
B. It’s held to honor a famous person.
C. It’s allowed to throw anything during the fight.
D. It’s allowed to throw the tomato directly whenever you like.
