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 The Cleveland Apple Festival, a celebrated family event in downtown Cleveland, is a great buy for families, especially since so many of the kids' activities are perfectly free! Enjoy a variety of contests, from the Miss Apple Blossom pageant to the Apple Dessert competition. Indulge in a petting zoo, live music and plenty of good food-much of it inspired by apples, of course. This fantastic event benefits charities in the Cleveland area.

21.Which lasts the longest of all the festivals mentioned above?

A.Sugarlands Mountainfest. B.3 Falls Festival.

C.Granville Fall Celebration. D.Cleveland Apple Festival.

22.What do we know about Granville Fall Celebration?

A.It specially serves the youngest. B.It covers a wide range of activities.

C.It sells various kinds of quilts and crafts. D.It focuses on ancient hand-made crafts.

23.What is special about Cleveland Apple Festival?

A.It is for kids. B.People can enjoy live music.

C.It has something to do with charities. D.It is mainly about a family event.

  B

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