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     For centuries，Christian cultures celebrated Carnival as a time to enjoy a little last-minute funbefore the penitent Lent season began. For days 13 up to Ash Wednesday, the officialstart of Lent, people would partake 14 their favorite indulgences. On the last day, Shroveor Fat Tuesday, they would eat a large feast to prepare for the reverent fasting and self-denial that was to come. This tradition of mid-winter pleasure-seeking still exists around the globe. And although its righteous origins are somewhat forgotten, Carnival is still a fantastic season to get a(n)15 into a particular culture. One of the most famous Carnivals in the world is the Rio DeJaneiro in Brazil.      In the 15th century, Rio borrowed heavily from European carnival customs, holding masquerade balls similar to what you'll find in Venice. But by the 19th century, Brazilians had introduced their own style to the holiday, one that still continues to present day. Much fanfare16 the city’s free street parades, which are held for up to a month before Fat Tuesday,Various groups of partiers often host these lively marches through the downtown area, withfree-flowing drinks and cranking samba music. 17 important is the Samba Parade, heldthe two nights before Ash Wednesday in Rio’s Sambodromo. Each competing “samba school” prepares for up to a year to showcase the best dances, elaborate floats and costumes all designed18 one central theme. On the last night of Camaval, a committee chooses a winning
13.
(A) lead
(B)led
(C)leading
(D)to lead

參考答案

答案：A[無官方正解]
難度：非常困難0
統計：A(4),B(1),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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