Task 3 The following is about Hong Kong Book Fair. After reading it,
you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through
50 (in no more than 3 words) in the table below.
The annual Hong Kong Book Fair, one of Asia’s most influential cultural
events, kicked off Wednesday at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
More than 500 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions are
participating in the seven day exhibition, which was initiated in 1990. The
number of visitors is expected to top 850,000 this time. More
than 100 publishers from the Chinese mainland are attracted to the
event,bringing with them around 13,000 types of books. Around 900 square meters
of exhibition area has been reserved for their counterparts from Taiwan, a
record high in the event’s history. The Hong Kong Trade and
Development Council, which organizes the event, has set up an International
Cultural Village, providing a forum for international publishers from 11
countries. On top of this, around 200 cultural activities, such
as publication-related seminars,literature workshops and autograph sessions for
new hooks, will be held in the coming days. Hong Kong Book Fair Opening time:
(46) Place: at Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Center The number of exhibitors:
(47) Initiating time:
(48) The number of visitors:
(48) Organizer of this event: The Hong
Kong Trade and Development Council The number of cultural
activities: (50)