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The California Avocado (鳄梨) Festival is one of the most expected and beloved events on the California coast, celebrating the state’s lively avocado industry. Held annually in Carpinteria, the festival draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a fun-filled weekend. From delicious avocado-inspired dishes to live music, cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts, the festival provides something for everyone.
The roots of the California Avocado Festival date back to 1986, when a small group of local residents decided to host an event that would honour the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the role avocados played in the area’s economy. California, home to more than 90% of the nation’s avocado production, is the epicentre of the avocado industry in the U. S., with Carpinteria being one of the top avocado-growing regions. The festival was created as a way to celebrate the farmers, the land, and the incredible versatility (多样性) of the avocado fruit.
Over the years, the festival has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest free-admission festivals in California. It is now a three-day event held every October, and it continues to attract avocado enthusiasts, families, and tourists from across the country. The festival’s main highlight is the wide array of avocado-based dishes that are offered at over 100 food booths. From avocado toast to more inventive treats like avocado ice cream, and even avocado cocktails, the festival showcases the fruit’s incredible food flexibility.
In addition to the food, the California Avocado Festival features live music performances on multiple stages, with a diverse line-up of bands and musicians spanning various genres. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations where chefs share their best avocado recipes and tips for incorporating the fruit into everyday meals. For those looking for some friendly competitions, there are fun events like the Guacamole Contest, where local chefs and enthusiasts compete to create the best guacamole (鳄梨酱), and the Avocado Pit Spitting Contest, a playful and humorous tradition that always draws a crowd.
28. Which aspect of the California Avocado Festival is emphasised in the first paragraph?
A. The variety of activities offered at the festival.
B. The economic impact of the avocado industry in California.
C. The historical significance of avocado farming in Carpinteria.
D. The festival’s influence on national avocado consumption trends.
29. Why was the California Avocado Festival created?
A. To increase tourism in Carpinteria.
B. To promote the use of avocados in everyday cooking.
C. To provide a platform for local musicians and performers.
D. To celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage and the avocado industry.
30. What can people do at the California Avocado Festival?
A. Have a three-day vacation.
B. Visit avocado-loving families.
C. Attend experts’ lectures about avocados.
D. Enjoy a wide variety of avocado-based dishes.
31. What can we learn about Avocado Pit Spitting Contest?
A. It is a contest about making dishes.
B. It is a stage for music performances.
C. It is a fun event that brings in a large audience.
D. It is a competition between chefs and enthusiasts.

答案： 28.A 29.D 30.D 31.C