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Do you want to go to Spain to experience its festivals in spring？If you do，here are some that are worth experiencing.
15—19 March：Las Fallas Festival，Valencia
Huge cardboard，wood，and plaster statues are made into the shape of traditional figures or even modern cultural figures like Shrek and former American President Obama.The creations are on display all over the city before being burnt in one of the many bonfires，which takes place among much partying.
23 April：Saint George Festival，Barcelona
Sant Jordi，or St George，is the patron saint of Catalonia(as well as England and about 10 other countries and regions)．But St George's Day in Barcelona is also the city's version of Valentine's Day when romance sweeps the city.The tradition is for the man to give his lady a rose in return for a book.
30 April to 7 May：Feria de Abril de Sevilla，Seville
Spring Fair，the Feria，is a joyful festival with masses of food，drink，music and dancing.To the west of the city a huge area is given over to creating a small“town”of tents for drinking，eating and socialising.Most of the tents are private and by invitation only，but there are seven public ones.
MidMay：Fiesta de San Isidro，Madrid
It's Madrid's largest festival.Music and dancing are everywhere with Latin rhythms happening at concerts all over the city.The festival starts with a grand procession of giants，followed by an opening speech in the Plaza Mayor.Over the next few days，entertainment takes over the city's public spaces.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了春天去西班牙时四个值得体验的节日。
1．What do we know about Las Fallas Festival?
A．Statues are burnt during the party.
B．American President displays his statues.
C．It is held to burn things for good luck.
D．People only party at home with bonfires.
A [细节理解题。根据15—19 March：Las Fallas Festival，Valencia标题下的“The creations are on display all over the city before being burnt in one of the many bonfires，which takes place among much partying.”可知，在法雅节上那些用纸板、木头等制作的雕像会在聚会的篝火中被烧掉。故选A项。]
2．What do men do on St George's Day?
A．Give their girls a book as a gift.
B．Join a grand procession of giants.
C．Express their love for their lovers.
D．Pray to St George for a happy marriage.
C [细节理解题。根据23 April：Saint George Festival，Barcelona标题下的“But St George's Day in Barcelona is also the city's version of Valentine's Day when romance sweeps the city.The tradition is for the man to give his lady a rose in return for a book.”可知，在圣乔治节男人们要向自己的爱人送玫瑰来表达爱意。故选C项。]
3．When should you go if you want to try different foods and drinks at a festival in Spain?
A．On 23 April.
B．On 15 March.
C．In the middle of May.
D．At the beginning of May.
D [细节理解题。根据30 April to 7 May：Feria de Abril de Sevilla，Seville标题下的“Spring Fair，the Feria，is a joyful festival with masses of food，drink，music and dancing.”可知，如果想去西班牙品尝各种美食应该在4月30日至5月7日前往。故选D项。]
