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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. In the morning of the first 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 food. 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; then 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 fam¬ily 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 and at 12 or 1 o' clock. The third day 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.

(1).How long do the village festivals usually last?

A.Two days.

B.Three days.

C.Four days.

D.The whole summer.

(2).The festival begins with__________.

A.a concert and dance

B.children's parties

C.a speech by the organizer

D.a show of big fireworks

(3).During the first day of the festival people__________.

A.go to a fair and visit the church

B.have a music show and competitions

C.have parties, dance and sing

D.visit the dead and throw artificial fires

(4).According to the passage, who take part in the festival?