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Summer vacation is coming soon.To enjoy a relaxing holiday, here we’d like to share with you some of the best rock and jazz festivals.Although many Ukrainian music festivals were canceled because of the bad financial condition, plenty remain for music lovers.
Krayina Mriy
When and where:June 20-21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum
Lineup(阵容):TNMK, Boombox, Vopli Vidoplyasova, Onuka
Krayina Mriy is an annual(每年的) rock music festival that promotes modern music.Besides music, the festival will offer dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing of a traditional music instrument.
Alfa Fest
When and where:June 26-28, Lviv
So far all tickets have been booked, but a waiting list is available at www.alfajazzfest.com/buyticket. This annual festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners.The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine, Japan, Cuba and the US.
Koktebel
When and where:Aug.22-Sept.6, Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast
Koktebel Jazz is the biggest outdoor jazz festival.The Cinematic Orchestra, Parov Stelar, Nino Katamadze, Bonobo, Submotion Orchestra, Billy’s Band were the GALA’S superstars in previous years.This year the list of festival’s participants and tickets prices still remain unknown but the organizers revealed(透露) that apart from good jazz, the guests will be offered music lectures and movie screenings.
Respublica
When and where:Sept.4-7, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Khmelnytska Oblast
Folk music and street art festival Respublica will take place in Kamyanets-Podilsky, one of the most beautiful cities in the west.Kyiv Post staff writer Nataliya Trach can be reached at trach@ kyivpost.com.Booking in advance can get a good discount.
【语篇概述】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个与音乐有关的节日。
21.Who is the text mainly intended for?
A.People enthusiastic about music.
B.People fond of travelling around.
C.Merchants able to make a fortune.
D.Musicians able to play various instruments.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Although many Ukrainian music festivals were canceled because of the bad financial condition, plenty remain for music lovers.”可知。故选A。
22.What do Krayina Mriy and Alfa Fest have in common?
A.Their performers are all from Ukraine.
B.Their aim is spreading modern music.
C.They both offer other performances.
D.They are both yearly-held festivals.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文中的“Krayina Mriy is an annual rock music festival that promotes modern music.”和“This annual festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners.”可知,二者的共同点是:每年都举行。故选D。
23.Which festival lasts the longest?
A.Krayina Mriy. B.Alfa Fest.
C.Koktebel. D.Respublica.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文章中的“Krayina Mriy:June. 20-21;Alfa Fest:June 26-28;Koktebel:Aug.22-Sept.6;Respublica:Sept.4-7”可知举办时间最长的是Koktebel。故选C。
