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Berrylicious

好玩又好吃的佛罗里达草莓节

by Li Chen

Get your taste of Americana at the Florida Strawberry Festival.

佛罗里达草莓节让你品尝美国特有的文化品味。

There's no better time or place to eat ripe, luscious strawberries than at the annual Florida Strawberry Festival. Each spring, visitors from near and far travel to Plant City, Florida to enjoy not only delicious fresh strawberries but also a piece of Americana, a time when fairs and festivals united communities through celebrations of their harvests.

Steeped in tradition, the Florida Strawberry Festival was established by the Plant City Lions Club in 1930 to celebrate the area's bountiful harvest of strawberries. Community-oriented organizers and volunteers help to keep the historical legacy of Florida strawberries alive and have made the festival one of the best in the US.

As its name reflects, the stars of the Florida Strawberry Festival are the sweet red fruits from the local strawberry farmers, with over 5,000 acres planted annually. Alongside the main attraction, other exhibits and events showcase the feeling of Americana from yesteryear. There are various agricultural and livestock activities, including pig races and lumberjack contests, as well as glorious floats and parades with high-stepping marching bands. Other attractions include local and top-name entertainment, a midway with lots of thrilling rides and games, and the Neighborhood Village, where festival-goers can see the finest award-winning creations in baking, food preservation, and cake decorating. What's more, the festival even has its own beauty pageant, with the winner being crowned the Strawberry Queen. As you can see, there's something for everyone, so head to the Florida Strawberry Festival and have a berry good time.

1.  Why is the Florida Strawberry Festival considered a piece of Americana?

(A) It only allows Native Americans to take part in the activities.

(B) It is where people from around the world get to meet typical Americans.

(C) It is held in Plant City, Florida, which is a part of America.

(D) It celebrates the harvest of strawberries while bringing local communities together.

2.  Where do the strawberries at the festival come from?

(A) Farms from all over the world.

(B) The local Lions Club keeps the strawberries in storage until the festival.

(C) The 5,000 acres of strawberry fields belonging to local farmers.

(D) They are all imported.

3.  Which activity can be found at the Florida Strawberry Festival?

(A) A horse race.

(B) A quiz to see who can name the capitals of all 50 states.

(C) An acrobatics demonstration.

(D) A contest to saw a log in half the fastest.

　没有任何时间或地点比每年的佛罗里达草莓节更适合品尝成熟多汁的草莓了。每年春天，各地的游客来到佛罗里达州的植物市，不只享受美味的新鲜草莓，还能体验传统美国风情，因为在这个时节，市集和节庆将各个小区团聚起来，一同欢庆丰收。

　　佛罗里达草莓节的传统悠久，1930 年由植物市的狮子会所创办，以庆祝当地草莓的丰收。小区的组织人员和义工协助让佛罗里达草莓节这项历史遗产传承下去，并且让这个节庆成为美国最棒的节日之一。

　　就如同节庆名称所反映，佛罗里达草莓节的主角，是每年当地农夫在 5千英亩土地上所种出来的红色甜美果实。除了草苺外，其他的展览和活动也展现了昔日的美国风情。节庆包含各式的农业和牲畜活动，像是赛猪和伐木工竞赛，同时也少不了光鲜亮丽的花车和步伐有力的行进乐队游行。其他有趣的活动包括当地及知名的娱乐表演、一座游乐场提供刺激的游乐设施和游戏活动，以及在 Neighborhood Village，参加节庆的民众可以观赏最棒的得奖烘焙点心、腌制食品，以及蛋糕装饰等创作品。此外，草莓节甚至还有举行选美活动，获胜者将会封为草莓皇后。由此可知，每个人都能在草莓节找到乐趣，所以动身前往佛罗里达草莓节，享受草莓环绕的欢乐气氛吧。

标准答案: 1. (D)2. (C)3. (D)

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佛罗里达州位于美国的东南方，以充足的阳光、温暖的气候、随风漂荡的棕榈树和广大的沙滩闻名，是一个美丽且具有多样风貌的渡假圣地。佛罗里达州也是世上知名主题公园的天堂，最著名的不外乎就是全世界大的迪斯尼乐园（Walt Disney World Resort）。距迪斯尼不远处另有环球影城（Universal Studios）及海洋世界（Sea World）等。