When you think of snowy winter festivals, Sapporo in Japan probably isn't the fi

When you think of snowy winterfestivals, Sapporo in Japan probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. In Japan, there are winter festivals every year that draw great crowds and offerlots of attractions to everybody.

The biggest one is the SapporoSnow Festival which is held every year in February on Japan's snow coverednorthern island, Hokkaido(北海道). The Sapporo Snow Festival was the first of its kind held in Japan, and it is still the biggest. Every year, 2 million snow lovers rush to Sapporo, the biggest city in Hokkaido, to enjoy the Snow Festival in the first two weeksof February. At the Festival, you can see hundreds of snow sculptures made byartists from all over the world. Some are a couple of building stories high andweigh tons. There are ice sculptures too, and ice bars where you can go insideand have a beer.

The Sapporo Snow Festival wasstarted in the 1950's by a group of high school kids. Feeling very bored inwinter, they started a snow sculptures competition. Every year, more kids tookpart in the competition and now the festival draws snow artists from 15different countries. There are also musical performances, light shows, and snowballfights.

Every major area has its own snowfestival. One of the most popular is the Iwate Snow Festival. It's held in thesmall town of Shizukuishi in early or mid-February. Iwate is also famous forits yearly fireworks displays, where festival-goers can watch the colorsreflected off the snow. In Iwate, you can see traditional Japanese musiciansand dancers perform on floats.

If you want a truly unique winterfestival experience, northern Japan is a great place to go. Just make sure youdress warmly.

1.Why is the Sapporo Snow Festival famous in Japan?

A．The snow in Hokkaido is very thick.

B．it is the first and the biggest in Japan

C．There are lots of snow sculptures there.

D．its snow sculptures are the highest.

2.When is the Sapporo Snow Festival held in Japan?

A．In late February.

B．From January to February.

C．In the first two weeks of February.

D．Two weeks before February.

3.Who started the Sapporo Snow Festival atfirst?

A．The government of Sapporo.

B．Artists from all over the world.

C．Kids who liked outside activities..

D．A group of high school students.

4.The author wrote the passage to _______.

A．introduce Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival

B．attract people to take part in northern Japan’s winter festival

C．introduce Japan’s winter festival activities

D．tell us the history of Japan’s winter festivals

试题答案

【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.B