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湖北省恩施州高中教育联盟2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
It was the Dragon Boat Festival. Shiny white tents lined the waterfront, (provide) shade and refreshments for dragon boat paddlers (桨手) from all over California, gathered around the Castaic Lake for a festive competition.
Giggling kids raced cheerfully along the lakeside beach, with (they) parents enjoying the shady picnic areas under the trees along the shore. "It's a great day out," said Paul Lin, co-founder of Castaic's own Dragon Eyes team.
Dragon boat racing has been going on for thousands of years in China, (initial) conducted in honor of the poet Qu Yuan, as a way (honor) his legacy and spirit.
In the race, a drummer (use) a large traditional wooden drum to keep the paddlers on the beat, a steersman in the back keeps them in their lane.
Lin said a friend got him (involve) in dragon boat racing over a decade ago. In 2018, they decided to host their own festival. "There's something really special to be learned from our dragon boat motto: One Boat, One Beat," he said. "Paddlers come from all walks of life and that kind of (close) with people is nowhere else to be seen."
"We really want to help expand people's awareness and grow the sport," said Lin. "We're hoping one day it will become Olympic sport."
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