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Head to one of these festivals and you’ll find critically praised bands, first-rate literature and peaceful settings for enjoying fresh juice as the sun goes down.
Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain
May 31-June 4
Primavera has become the go-to festival for those who love good tunes, but can’t bear the thought of a weekend’s camping.
Bands play at the Parc del Forum, with party goers either staying in hotels or rented apartments. This year’s artists include Wild Beasts, Broken Social Scene and Japandroids.
Melt, Grafenhainichen, Germany
July 14-16
Melt’s reputation as Europe’s biggest party festival has been assured for years.
Techno and house DJs provide lots of entertainment, fitting perfectly with the attractive setting in an industrial museum between Leipzig and Berlin.
Bigger names are included, too, such as the talented Warpaint and the sleepy beats of Bonobo.
Roskilde, Denmark
June 24-July 1
One of Europe’s biggest festivals, Roskilde is centuries-long in music history.
Big acts like Foo Fighters and The Weekend provide the main draw.
It’s in the outer fields where things get interesting, with street art in Graffiti City and the Ghettoblaster for some hardcore party action.
Port Eliot, Cornwall, UK
July 27-30
Set in the grounds of a beautiful stately home in St Germans, Cornwall, Port Eliot is unlike any other festivals. Festival goers can explore the rooms of the attractive house, go wild swimming in the river and take part in workshops on everything from cheese-making to food-searching. Or they can simply spend time listening to the best alternative music out there. This is a relaxing festival for modern life.
21. In which country can people see Wild Beasts on June 2?
A. Spain. B. Germany. C. Denmark. D. The UK.
22. Which festival has a history of over 100 years according to the text?
A. Primavera Sound. B. Melt. C. Roskilde. D. Port Eliot.
23. What is special about Port Eliot?
A. It gives party goers chances to play music.
B. It provides rooms for party goers to live in.
C. It provides party goers with hands-on experiences.
D. Its host city is located between the river and the sea.
