International Kite Festival Hyderabad
——Hyderabad Tourism 2020

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难词探意

1. enthralling /ɪn'θrɔːlɪŋ/ adj. 迷人的

2. allure /ɔ'lʊə（r）/ v. 诱惑；引诱

3. fervor /'fзːvə（r）/ n. 热情；热烈

4. pierce /pɪrs/ v. （光、声）穿透；刺破

5. array /ə'reɪ/ n. 大群；大堆

Flying kite is unquestionably one of the most popular sports in India, something that all of us have tried at least once.However, a touch of festivity does add a charm to it; so does the International Kite Festival Hyderabad.

Organized by the State Government, International Kite Festival is an important part of Hyderabad tourism. The setting and the grandness of the festival is soenthrallingand energetic, that no one can resist the temptation to fly kite. During this festival Hyderabadalluresnot only the local residents but also a huge number of tourists who come especially to witness and be a part of kite festival. During International Kite Festival, a kite flying competition is also held, which also draws many participants and even more onlookers, who would busy themselves in cheering for the kite they love the most.

Four-day-long festival of kite fills Hyderabad with festivefervorwhere everyone seems ready to either fly their kitespiercingthe blue sky or cheer their fellow kite flyers as they cut through other kites. Each part of Hyderabad city radiates fun and entertainment during the kite festival. With kites of various colors,sizes and shapes, the festival makes for a beautiful sight with blue sky filled with colors unlimited. The festival is organized during the month of January. Hence, the pleasantly cool weather of the city during this month makes the experience of kite flying even better. However, a widearrayof stunning kites paints the sky of Hyderabad with innumerable colors, creating a site worth remembering.

From professional kite fliers to hobbyists to first-timers, everyone takes part in this festival with equal enthusiasm. Adults, teenagers and children, people of all age groups assemble together and celebrate it.

Although the kite festival is organized in daylight, some parts of the city also celebrate the festival at night. Flying kite in the night is soon becoming popular amongst many kite lovers. Wide-ranging shapes and sizes of kites with halogen lights pointing upwards fill the sky at night like beautiful stars.

Whether at night or in the day, traditional kite or the modern one with halogen light, flying kite during the kite festival is something everyone should try at least once.

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Flying kites is undoubtedly one of the most 1.sports in India. The International Kite Festival 2.by the state government is an important part of Hyderabad tourism. During the festival,Hyderabad 3.not only local residents, but also a large number of tourists. The kite festival lasts 4.days. The festival is held in 5.. Therefore, the cool weather in the city this month makes the kite flying experience better. People of all 6.take part in the festival with the same enthusiasm.

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However, a touch of festivity does add a charm to it; so does the International Kite Festival Hyderabad.

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【点石成金】本句中，“so+情态动词/助动词/be动词+主语”句型为倒装结构，意思为“……也是如此”，be动词、情态动词或助动词必须与上句中的谓语动词保持时态上的一致。 除此之外，“so＋主语+情态动词/助动词/be动词”则表示同意上文或对方刚说的话，意为“主语就是这样做了”。