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阅读理解(一)　事物介绍 A　[2018·朝阳一模] Special Festivals St.Anthonys Day January 17th is St.Anthonys Day in Mexico(墨西哥).Its a day when people ask for protection for their animals by bringing them to church.But before the animals go into the church,the people usually dress them up in flowers and ribbons. The Festival of Rakhi Long ago in India, a young lady who needed help sent her silk bracelet(手镯) to a king.Although he did not arrive in time to help her, he kept the bracelet as a sign between them.Today in India, during the Festival of Rakhi, sisters of all ages tie bracelets around wrists of their brothers to show their care and love. The Spring Festival One of the biggest celebrations in China is the Spring Festival.Its the first day of the lunar year.Families get together and watch special programs on TV with the family on the Lunar New Years Eve. People can see a lot of traditional programs too, such as lion dancing or dragon dancing.They wish people a happy new year and a bright future. Setsubun On the evening of February 3rd, people in Japan celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.This is known as Setsubun. Family members throw dried beans around their homes, shouting, “Good luck in!” 1.People celebrate the Festival of Rakhi in 　　　　.? A.Mexico B.China C.India D.Japan 2.Which festival is on the evening of February 3rd? A.Setsubun. B.The Festival of Rakhi. C.The Spring Festival. D.St.Anthonys Day. 3.What do people do on the Lunar New Years Eve? A.Bring their animals to church. B.Watch special programs on TV. C.Give a bracelet to their family. D.Throw beans around their homes. B　[2018·通州一模] Louvre Museum(卢浮宫) Opening hours ·Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ·Wednesday, Friday: from 9 a.m.to 9:45 p.m. ·Tuesday: closed Free admission (免费入场) ·Visitors under the age of 18 ·Old people from the European Economic Area(欧洲经济区) ·Teachers of art and art history ·Disabled(残疾的) visitors Entrances(入口) to the museum ·Pyramid and Galeri