Welcome to enj oy the Mattaponi powwow(meeting oi North America Indians)and culture day!
Created in Virginia，America，the Mattaponi Indian Museum sits on a cliff(懸崖)overlooking the Mattaponi River．The Matta—ponis have worked hard to keep their ancient way of life,customs and ceremonies． One purpose of their yearly powwow is to share these traditions with you．
MATTAPONI POWWOW AND CULTURE DAY：May 18
ADMISSION：Adult—$6.00  Children(under 12)—Free
Come and spend the day with us on the shores of the Mattaponi River for an educational experience presenting the customs and beliefs of the Mattaponi．During this special day，American Indians will dance and play drums while dressed in tribal clothing．This year visitors may join in the dancing and trumming．Visitors will be able to observe artists and craftsmen（工匠）as they show their basket-making and tool-making skills．American storytellers will help you see how their habits and beliefs are passed on to their children through stories．
Enjoy Activities
●Taste American Indian foods
●Purchase crafts and souvenirs
●Play American Indian children’s games
●Watch ceremonial dances and listen to ceremonial songs
Important Cautions
●No pets
●Bring your own chairs and blankets
●Tickets may be purchased in advance although no refunds（退款）will be allowed
For more information，please visit http: //www.hemattaponireservation.com／main．
小題1:According to the text，the Mattaponis’habits and beliefs are handed down from generation to generation through      .
A．songsB．storiesC．craftsD．dance
小題2:Visitors coming to enjoy the Mattaponi powwow and culture day can do all the following EXCEPT       ．
A．enjoy American Indian foodsB．watch ceremonlal dances
C．play American Indian children’s gamesD．get crafts and souvenirs for free
小題3:This text is mainly intended to       ．
A．inform readers about an event
B．persuade readers to try drumming
C．sell crafts and souvenirs to readers
D．educate readers on different types of powwows

小題1:B
小題2:D
小題3:A 

試題分析：文章是介紹the Mattaponi powwow and culture day這天的活動(dòng)的，包括這天的由來(lái)，活動(dòng)的內(nèi)容和參加活動(dòng)時(shí)要注意的事項(xiàng)。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第五段的句子：American storytellers will help you see how their habits and beliefs are passed on to their children through stories．可知Mattaponis的習(xí)慣和信念通過(guò)故事傳下來(lái)的，選B。
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題：從Enjoy Activities這部分里面第一條說(shuō)明A是對(duì)的，第四條說(shuō)明B是對(duì)的，第三條說(shuō)明C是對(duì)的，而第二條說(shuō)要購(gòu)買手工藝品或紀(jì)念品，不是免費(fèi)的，選D
小題3:寫(xiě)作意圖題：通讀全文，可知文章是介紹the Mattaponi powwow and culture day這天的活動(dòng)的，所以選A。
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