Parade organizers say more than 13, 000 people attend even in below freezing weather. But if you ask, you will hear many different reasons why people come to watch the parade：

　　"I come here because I'm from a small town. I like how everybody comes together."

　　"I live right down that street, right there. And that's my dog."

　　Middleburg looks its best at Christmastime. That may be why so many people return each year.

　　1．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

　　A．Middleburg's Christams parade

　　B．A small town known for horses

　　C．Christmas traditions in Middleburg

　　D．Newer traditions at Christmastime

　　解析：选C　标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了弗吉尼亚州的一个小镇Middleburg的圣诞传统，C项最具概括性。

　　2．At Christmas, people in Middleburg usually ________.

　　A．visit friends and families

　　B．feed farm horses with hay

　　C．hunt for dogs in the woods

　　D．ride in the yearly parade

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的"For more than 50 years, Middleburg ...the woods and fields."可知，在圣诞节，Middleburg的人们会在一年一度的游行中骑马。

　　3．According to Trey Matheu, why do people visit Middleburg?

　　A．To relax themselves.

　　B．To enjoy the fresh air.

　　C．To escape competition.

　　D．To challenge themselves.

　　解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第四、五段可知，Trey Matheu认为游览Middleburg会让人感到放松、平静，可以暂时逃离快节奏的生活，因此选择A。

　　4．What do we know about the small town Middleburg?

　　A．It makes a large profit from tourism.

　　B．It attracts many people each year.

　　C．It is a good place for family gatherings.

　　D．It doesn't respect Christmas traditions.

解析：选B　细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中的"Parade organizers say more than 13,000