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In Spain in summer there are many villages with a lot of tourists. The tourists go to the villages with their families, where there are festivals. People living around the villages also go to these festivals. To begin the festivals they throw big fireworks and the mayor（市长）makes a speech. When he finishes, people applaud and parties begin. On the morning of the fist day people organize chocolate parties and clowns(小丑) for the children. In the afternoon there is a festival for the grandparents with music, drinks and foods. And at night a big party is held for everybody. At the party, people dance and sing. They feel very happy in the festivals and go to bed very late.
Next morning they get up much later than usual, the they go to a place where there are poetry（诗歌）competitions, squares(纵横字谜), etc. Later people go to a ceremony in the church to visit their dead family members. In the afternoon there is a fair and everybody goes to it to buy things or to go for a walk. At night a famous pop music group who plays traditional songs goes to the village and holds a concert at 12 or 1 o’clock. The third is the last day, people are still very happy. To end the festivals they throw a lot of artificial fire. People will have to wait till the next year for such festivals.
40. How long do the village festivals usually last?
A. Two days
B. Three days
C. Four days
D. The whole summer
41. The festival begins with____.
A. a connect and dance
B. children’s parties
C. a speech by organizer
D. a display of firework
42. During the first day of the festival, people____.
A. go to a fair and visit the church
B. have a concert and competitions
C. have parties, dance and sing
D. visit the dead and throw artificial fires
43. According the first day of the festival, people ____.
A. Tourists as well as the people around the village
B. Tourists and their families
C. The mayor and the villagers
D. The grandparents and their children
44. Which of the following is TURE about the festivals?
A. More tourists visit the villages other than the cities in Spain
B. Tourists usually watch the performances instead of part in them
C. The last day of the festival is happiest
D. The festivals last till late in the night

答案如下：B D C A D