A
Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times.
Are you a meat lover? Then why not try Meatopia? This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August. In addition to a range of racially sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tasty steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demos, and attend informal meat-based workshops.
If you prefer a festival that will help you avoid any kind of meat or fish, then Vegfest is for you. This vegan-friendly event takes place in a range of UK places several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegan food, learn cooking tips and hear talks on nutrition to help you make the most of your plant-based food.
If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts over 2, 000 entrants to their traditional competition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, honey.
If that didn’t suit you, what about a festival that is dedicated merely to strawberry? Strawberry, a festival of preserves, has been running for a decade. It includes a competition to find the best homemade strawberry sauce.
If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. It celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger.
While there’s no accounting for taste, the UK has something to offer most people. From large-scale festivities, to the smaller more amateur gatherings, one thing is certain: people are crazy about their food.
1. What does Meatopia aim to offer?
A. Various local specialties. B. Meat-related activities.
C. Just meat-based products. D. Lessons on healthy diets.
2. Which of the following is intended for people who favor sugar?
A. Vegfest. B. The National Honey Show.
C. Strawberry. D. The Ginger and Spice Festival.
3. What do all the festivals have in common?
A. They are popular with some people. B. They last for no more than three days
C. They have gained global recognition. D. They have promoted the local tourism.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。美食节在英国很常见，在不同的时间、不同的地点举行。文章主要介绍了一些英国与食物相关的节日活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中In addition to a range of racially sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tasty steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demos, and attend informal meat-based workshops.可知除了从多汁的汉堡到美味的牛排等各种不同种类的肉制品外，与会者还可以听现场音乐、观看屠宰演示以及参加非正式的肉制品研讨会。由此可知，肉托邦的目标是提供与肉相关的活动。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be.可知如果你喜欢吃甜食，那么你应该去参加始于1921年的National Honey Show，它是同类活动中规模最大的一场。由此可知，The National Honey Show是为喜欢吃糖的人准备的。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段While there’s no accounting for taste, the UK has something to offer most people. From large-scale festivities, to the smaller more amateur gatherings, one thing is certain: people are crazy about their food.可知虽然无法解释人们的口味，但英国可以为大多数人提供一些东西。从大规模的庆祝活动到规模较小的业余聚会，有一件事是肯定的:人们对食物非常着迷。结合文章说明了美食节在英国很常见，在不同的时间、不同的地点举行。介绍了一些英国与食物相关的节日活动。由此可推知，这些节日共同之处在于它们很受一些人的欢迎。故选A。
