Must-Read about Notting Hill Carnival(狂歡節(jié))

Route

The carnival procession itself begins at 9am on both Sunday and Monday. It starts on Great Western Road, winding its way along Chepstow Road, then on to Westbourne Grove, and then down Ladbroke Grove. See our Notting Hill Carnival map for the full route.

Bus 

While extra services will be in operation, no buses will enter the Carnival area from first thing Sunday morning until the first service on Tuesday morning. On both days bus services begin from Notting Hill Gate in the south and from Harrow Rd (close to Elgin Avenue) in the north.

Bike

Last year the nearest bike-parking stations – Chepstow Villas and Pembridge Road – were removed for Carnival, so don’t rely on being able to park your bike nearby this year.

Safety

Avoid carrying expensive items, such as jewellery and digital cameras. Take a bag with a secure zip to keep your more valuable possessions in and avoid putting your valuables in your back pocket. 

Do tell police if you see an incident. Officers will be stationed throughout the Carnival area. Don’t try to walk against the flow of the crowd, as you won’t get far. Drink plenty of water on the day too, especially if the sun makes an appearance.

Children

Children’s Day on Sunday is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid-friendly floats(游行花車) create a fun atmosphere. Arrange meeting points in case you become separated. The smaller the buggy(嬰兒車), the better. Ear defenders may be necessary for very young children.

1.Visitors are warned not to bike to the Carnival because _________.

A. there are an increasing number of bike thefts there

B. there are no bike-parking stations nearby

C. roads to the Carnival area are closed to bikes

D. they will be charged with extra parking fees

2.Visitors had better_________.

A. wear trousers without back pockets

B. bring plenty of beer with them

C. leave their valuables in the hotel

D. walk along the flow of the crowd

3.People who go to the carnival with children are advised_________.

A. to be there on Sunday

B. to let their children go wherever they like

C. to arrange a meeting time

D. to bring ear defenders for each child.

 

【答案】

 

1.B

2.D

3.A

【解析】

試題分析:本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章介紹了去Notting Hill狂歡節(jié)的注意事項(xiàng)。

1.B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)文章第三段中的the nearest bike-parking stations were removed for Carnival, so don’t rely on being able to park your bike nearby this year.可知,最近的兩個自行車停車場被取消,所以,別指望能在附近停車。故選B。

2.D考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)文章safety中的Don’t try to walk against the flow of the crowd, as you won’t get far可知,不要逆人流而行,那樣走不遠(yuǎn)。故選D。

3.A考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)文章children中的Children’s Day on Sunday is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid-friendly floats(游行花車) create a fun atmosphere.可知A正確。

考點(diǎn):考查應(yīng)用文的閱讀理解。

 

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