Southern Texas is a wonderful spring time destination.The weather is warm and beautiful.During the month of May visitors will be able to choose from a variety of wonderful festivals and events held throughout the region.Here are some great options for May festivals in southern Texas.
Dragonfly Days，Weslaco
Insect enthusiasts should stop in Weslaco during the month of May.This time of the year is great for sitting dragonflies and damselflies.There are over 100 species in the region.Visitors can learn all about the different species while getting to see them as well.
Songwriter's Showcase Art Festival，Port Aransas
One way to enjoy some of the unique art and culture of Texas is to attend this festival.Visitors can enjoy a grand variety of music.It will be held in the evening at the Tarpon Inn Courtyard and visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and the jye.ai.Music genres range from Folk to Cajun to Rock.
Blues on the Hill，Harlingen
Blues fans should be sure to visit Harlingen on May 12，2020.It will be the first event in the summer series held in McKelvey Park.This event offers a variety of Blues artists.Visitors can attend the event for free，and get to enjoy the music while sitting on a blanket of lawn chair in the grass.
Beach to Bay Relay Marathon，Corpus Christi
This event will be held on May 19，2020.Running enthusiasts visiting Corpus Christi will have a wonderful time.It is a full marathon，26 miles，but it is a relay event.Six people run the marathon as a group.The route starts on North Pare Island and travels through Corpus Christi.
（1）Which festival will you probably choose as a sports lover？ DD
A．Dragonfly Days，Weslaco
B．Songwriter's Showcase Art Festival，Port Aransas
C．Blues on the Hill，Harlingen
D．Beach to Bay Relay Marathon，Corpus Christi
（2）What does the underlined word "genres" mean in Paragraph 3？ AA
A．Types.
B．Characters.
C．Visitors.
D．Artists.
（3）Where is the text most likely from？ BB
A．A diary.
B．A guidebook.
C．A novel.
D．A magazine.
【答案】D；A；B
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