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Music festivals in Europe
Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German, providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (堡垒), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection (精选品) of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
【文章大意】本文主要介绍欧洲的几个音乐节。
21. What is special about Melt! Festival?
A. It provides German lessons.
B. It is held by a local museum.
C. The bands are from 120 countries.
D. Most of the festival goers are German.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据本段最后一句话可知, 参加这个音乐节的人中大约90%是德国人, 这提供了一个很好的机会来练习说德语。故选D。
22. Why did Exit Festival begin?
A. For political reasons.
B. For personal reasons.
C. To help stop a fight.
D. To offer help to the poor.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据Exit Festival, Serbia第一句话中的“began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government”可知Exit Festival开始是人们为了表达对政府的不满意, 是因为政治原因, 故选A。
23. What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A. It falls in summer.
B. It is a live music festival.
C. It teaches people Scottish dances.
D. It invites the most famous bands.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据Belladrum这段中的最后一个句子“It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance. ”可知, 就算你是新手也没关系, 因为乐队会教你跳每一支舞。故选C。
