阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are a few impressive balloon displays.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Starting in 1979, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in the UK is an annual balloon festival kicking off at the start of August for four days. Stealing a little bit of the attention, the RAF’s Red Arrows also squeeze in a sky performance just to keep things interesting.
Albuquerque Balloon Festival
Starting off with just 13 balloons in 1972, this 9 day-long October event now pulls in 550 balloons. That makes Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the biggest hot air balloon festival in the world.
While you can jump in a basket any day of the week, take part in the photo contest or listen to live music, Mass Ascension days are the best ones to drop by.
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
In early November, by the Kase River in Japan, over a million people and 100 balloons touch down for the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. Going strong for over 40 years, it’s an annual showcase of the best balloon creations.
The event is entirely free and includes access to the Hot Air Balloon School where you can learn what it takes to run a balloon.
QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Further north at the Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey, you’ll find the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Over the last weekend in July, it runs a schedule of live music and special shape gatherings. But not just about the balloon, this festival helps you blow off your own steam with sessions of stretch classes and a 5-kilometre run alongside the balloons too.
1. What is special about Albuquerque Balloon Festival?
A. It’s free of charge.
B. It’s the largest globally.
C. It’s the oldest.
D. It lasts the longest.
2. Which festival can you attend in Asia?
A. Albuquerque Balloon Festival.
B. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
C. Saga International Balloon Fiesta.
D. QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning.
3. What can visitors do at the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning?
A. Enjoy live music. B. Run a balloon.
C. Blow up balloons. D. Take part in a contest.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个精彩的气球节，包括节日的时间、地点以及活动项目等。
【详解】1． 细节理解题。根据 Albuquerque Balloon Festival 部分中“That makes Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the biggest hot air balloon festival in the world.(这使得新墨西哥州的阿尔伯克基成为世界上最大的热气球节的发源地。)”可知，Albuquerque Balloon Festival是世界上规模最大的气球节。故选B。
2． 细节理解题。根据Saga International Balloon Fiesta部分的“In early November, by the Kase River in Japan, over a million people and 100 balloons touch down for the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. (11月初，在日本的凯斯河，超过100万人和100个气球降落参加国际气球嘉年华。)”可知，Saga International Balloon Fiesta在亚洲举办，故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning 部分中“it runs a schedule of live music and special shape gatherings(它安排了现场音乐和特殊的聚会)”可知，人们可以在新泽西州的热气球节上听现场音乐。故选A。
