Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)
During the daytime, parades with citrus-decorated floats move through the streets, __4__ music and entertainment. As night falls, the town comes alive with nighttime parades featuring different themes. Visitors can also enjoy garden exhibitions and a children’s carnival, and each evening ends with a spectacular fireworks show.
After the festival, the fruits are carefully __5__. Those that remain in good condition are sold at a special market, and the rest are composted. This ensures a sustainable end to the event. The Lemon Festival not only celebrates the cultural heritage of Menton but also brings together people from all over to share in the joy and creativity inspired by the humble lemon.
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在白天,以柑橘裝飾的花車遊行在音樂和娛樂表演的伴隨下穿越街道。當夜幕降臨時,不同主題的夜間遊行讓小鎮活躍起來。遊客還可以享受花園展覽和兒童嘉年華,每個夜晚都以一場壯觀的煙火秀劃下句點。
當檸檬節結束後,水果會被仔細分類。狀態仍然良好的水果會在特別的市集上出售,而其餘的則被製成堆肥。這確保活動可以有個永續性的完結。檸檬節不僅是為了慶祝芒通的文化遺產,還將來自世界各地的人們聚集在一起,共享這個由樸實檸檬所激發的歡樂和創意。
What Did You Learn?
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1. (A) Making up (B) Taking place (C) Coming over
(D) Running late
2. (A) flushing (B) sinking (C) glowing (D) roasting
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3. (A) Recently (B) Initially (C) Currently (D) Obviously
4. (A) resulting from (B) depending on (C) transferred from
(D) accompanied by
5. (A) wrapped (B) knocked (C) sorted (D) folded
答案:1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C
Words in use
4. throughout prep. 自始至終,貫穿
The storm raged throughout the night, keeping everyone awake.
暴風雨持續了一整夜,讓每個人都無法入睡。
5. parade n. 遊行
The Taipei Pride Parade is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Asia.
臺北同志大遊行是亞洲規模最大的 LGBTQ+ 活動之一。
Practical Phrases
4. come alive 活躍∕熱鬧起來
These streets come alive as soon as the night market opens.
夜市一開,街道便活躍起來。
5. in good condition 狀態良好
The second-hand car is still in good condition, with only a few minor scratches.
這輛二手車的狀態仍然良好,只有些許小刮痕。
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