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World's Best Summer Festivals
The Governors Ball Music Festival
A relative newcomer to the summer music festival scene, the Governors Ball offers a variety of performers and a taste of New York culture. Visitors can catch sets from rock, electronic, and performers, all while tasting food from popular New York City restaurants. To take a break from the music, festival goers can participate in activities such as Silent Disco or lawn (草坪) games.
WHERE: New York City
WHEN: June 3
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Roskilde
Created by two Danish college students, Roskilde has developed from a hippie gathering ground to a mainstream music festival. The festival attracts an international following and features performances from more than watch their favorite artists perform inside large tents.
WHERE: Roskilde, Denmark
WHEN: June 25July 2
Montreux Jazz Festival
Set on Lake Geneva's beautiful shoreline, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts a global audience. Founded in 1967 as a jazzonly festival, Montreux has since evolved into a twoweeklong showcase that attracts more than 200,000 music enthusiasts. Performances don't end on the shore; visitors can catch themed shows from boats and train cars.
WHERE: Montreux, Switzerland
WHEN: July 116
Rock al Parque
Rock al Parque is proud of an attendance of 88,600 visitors a day. Most music festivals require tickets, but the participation in the threeday festival is free of charge. Festivalgoers line up to watch performances from some of Latin America's most popular artists, but the festival also offers sets from international bands.
WHERE: Bogota, Colombia
WHEN: July 24
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个世界最好的夏季音乐节的相关信息。
1．What will you do at the Governors Ball Music Festival?
A．Dance in local restaurants.
B．Take part in relaxing activities.
C．Watch performances from boats.
D．Enjoy food from the whole country.
答案：B 细节理解题。根据The Governors Ball Music Festival部分中的“To take a break from the music, festival goers can participate in activities such as Silent Disco or lawn (草坪) games.”可知，在休息期间观众可以参加迪斯科或草地游戏等活动，即一些放松的活动，故选B。
2．What do we know about Roskilde?
A．It lasts the longest time.
B．Its contemporary Jazz is popular.
C．It provides themed shows to visitors.
D．Its foundation originates with two college students.
答案：D 细节理解题。根据Roskilde部分中的“Created by two Danish college students, Roskilde has developed from a hippie gathering ground to a mainstream music festival.”可知，罗斯基德音乐节由两名丹麦大学生发起，从嬉皮士聚集地发展成为主流音乐节。故选D。
3．Which festival does not charge an admission free?
A．Roskilde.
B．Rock al Parque.
C．Montreux Jazz Festival.
D．The Governors Ball Music Festival.
答案：B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Rock al Parque is proud of an attendance of 88,600 visitors a day. Most music festivals require tickets, but the participation in the threeday festival is free of charge.”可知Rock al Parque这个节日是免费的，不需要入场费，故选B。
【词汇积累】 ①goer n. 常去……的人 ②showcase n. 展示(本领、才华或优良品质)的场合 ③evolve into 发展成；演变成
【佳句背诵】 Founded in 1967 as a jazzonly festival, Montreux has since evolved into a twoweeklong showcase that attracts more than 200,000 music enthusiasts.
蒙特勒音乐节成立于1967年，是一个只举办爵士乐的音乐节，此后逐渐发展成了一个为期两周的展览，吸引了20多万音乐爱好者。
