Some best music and opera holidays for 2019.T...

Some best music and opera holidays for 2019.

Tangle wood Festival

The villages of Lenox and Stockbridge in western Massachusetts have been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for more than 80 years, and its annual Tanglewood festival is East Coast America’s most distinguished music event. Andris Nelsons, BSO music director, conducts 14 of the concerts and star performers include Emanuel Ax, Paul Lewis and Anne-Sophie Mutter. Tickets on sale Feb 10.

June 15—Aug 25 (tanglewood.org)

Aspen Festival

This year is the 70th anniversary of the Aspen Music Festival, one of the longest-running and most prestigious festivals in the United States. The 2019 program has yet to be announced, but a typical eight- week summer season includes more than 400 classical music events—including concerts by five orchestras, solo (独奏) and classical music performances, fully staged opera productions, music lessons, lectures, and children’s programming. Tickets and details available in February.

June 27—Aug 18 (aspenmusicfestival. com)

Grand Teton Music Festival

Aspen’s great classical music competitor in the Rocky Mountains is the Grand Teton, which has been held in Jackson Hole since 1962 and at its heart is a timber concert hall, the Walk Festival Hall, famous for its friendly atmosphere and excellent natural sound. Despite its relatively modest size, the hall attracts the greats—current music director is the Scottish conductor Donald Runnicles. The program for 2019 is yet to be announced but subscriptions are on sale from Feb 1, single tickets from March 1.

July 2—Aug 17 ( gtmf. org)

Salzburg Festival

The excitement is building in Salzburg both for this summer and for its 100th anniversary year in 2020. Bar the Proms, it is the world’s oldest music festival and this year it will pack in an unbelievable 199 performances in 43 days at 16 venues. This year’s theme is ‘Myths’ and includes first public performances of Mozart’s Idomeneo and George Enescu’s opera dipe.

July 20—Aug 31 (salzburgfestival. at)

1.Which of the festivals has the shortest history?

A.Tangle wood Festival. B.Aspen Festival.

C.Salzburg Festival. D.Grand Teton Music Festival.

2.What can we learn about Tanglewood Festival?

A.It is held from June 27 to Aug. 18.

B.Its tickets can be available from March 1.

C.It is best known in the east coast of America.

D.Its more information can be got from gtmf. org.

3.What is the similarity of Aspen Festival and Salzburg Festival?

A.Their tickets can be got in February.

B.They will be held in the same months.

C.They both have music and opera performances.

D.Their audience can be both adults and children.

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Below are some best special interesting holidays—all are new for 2016 and have high quality guides and strong programs.

Holland in bloom river cruise with Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh is the star attraction on this river cruise. Alan joins you for a visit to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens — home to 800 varieties of tulips(郁金香).The Telegraph’s gardening expert will talk about the best new varieties and the garden’s history.

April 19, £149, including flights from the UK and some meals. Telegraph Tours (0161 236 2444; telegraph.co.uk/titchmarshtour).

Morocco Sketchbook

Led by artist Maxine Relton, this tour takes place in Marrakesh helping you develop your drawing skills. Rapid line and figure drawing and colour mixing are all covered and the eight-day holiday is based in Kasbah du Toubkal.

May 8, £2,495, including some meals. Steppes Travel (01285 601 495; steppestravel.co.uk).

Ballroom and Latin American dancing in Tenerife

This travel provides daily dance tuition with David Bowie who’ll be on hand to teach dancing techniques. It is aimed both at the beginners and more experienced dancers looking to improve their skills. There’ll also be time to explore the island on foot or play a round of golf.

April 26,　 £769 full-board. Saga (0800 096 0084; travel.saga.co.uk).

Fishing in Northern Argentina

This nine-day fly fishing and conservation tour takes place in the Iberá Marshlands, the world’s second largest wetlands. Here expert fisherman, Charles Jardine, is the guide as you fish. Based in Estancia Rincon del Socorro, the holiday also includes opportunities for horse riding and bird-watching.

October 15, £5,095 full-board. Cazenove+Loyd (02038135082;cazloyd.com).

1.Who might be interested in the Morocco Sketchbook holiday trip?

A. Painting learners.　　 B. Bird watchers.

C. Sports lovers.　　 D. Photographic lovers.

2.Which number should you call if you want to improve your dancing skills on the trip?

A. 0161 236 2444　　 B. 01285 601 495

C. 0800 096 0084　　 D. 02038135082

3.On which trip can people ride horses?

A. Morocco Sketchbook.

B. Fishing in Northern Argentina.

C. Ballroom and Latin American dancing in Tenerife.

D. Holland in bloom river cruise with Alan Titchmarsh.

4.What can we know from the passage?

A. Maxine Relton is an expert fisherman.

B. Morocco Sketchbook lasts the longest.

C. Two holidays take place in April.

D. The trips led by artist Charles Jardine is the most expensive.

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Chinese actor Liao Fan won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival, _______ caused a stir in the Chinese film industry.

A. who                     B. which                     C. what                      D. as

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For a small town, Mantattan, Kansas has some big surprises. And one of them is the Holiday Inn Hotel, with rooms built around a swimming pool and a friendly atmosphere.

The Holiday Inn is where Manhattan people often go for a special party, or a night out. A lot of them choose to eat in the bright‑lit restaurant near the pool, And many of them will be served by Ellen Logan, who has worked as a waitress here for more than two years.

Ellen, like most of the waitresses, is also a student. She comes from Nebraska, but she’s planning one day to be a veterinary surgeon, and to care for small animals. But in order to support herself at college, she works twenty hours a week at the Holiday Inn.

Ellen soon learned what every waitress finds out. Your best friend has a good pair of shoes. She paid forty‑five dollars for hers, much more than she would usually spend. She’s discovered something else too. You don’t have to know much about food to be a good waitress, but you do have to know a lot about people.

“A lot of business people always stay here when they come to Manhattan”, she explains. “They like you to recognize them and remember their favorite dishes. But some couples come for a night out together. They just want to be left alone. Then there are people who can’t make up their minds. They look down the menu and say,‘What do you suggest?’So I ask them how hungry they are. If they say,‘Not very.’I suggest the salad bar, with soup, salad, bread, and a fruit plate. But if they say they’re very hungry, I suggest a Kansas Strip Steak, with potatoes or rice. You get salad and bread as well. It’s very nice. Real good value”.

Ellen may get tired sometimes, but at least she’s learning too much about people. She’s learning too much about people. She’ll probably make a good animal doctor, but if she finds she doesn’t like it after all, she can become a psychiatrist(心理医生)instead.

1.What does the underlined phrase “a veterinary surgeon” mean?

A、An animal doctor    B、A hotel manager    C、A food expert    D、A restaurant waitress

2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A、Businessmen like to be suggested what to eat.

B、Many couples often want you to recognize them.

C、Why people like to eat in the hotel is that it is full of a friendly atmosphere.

D、If you know a lot about people,you’ll be a good veterinary surgeon.

3.From the passage we can infer that       .

A、waitresses in the Holiday Inn are all students.

B、waitresses are required to buy a good pair of shoes before they go to work.

C、waitresses should be familiar with the food there.

D、it is more important for the waitresses to know much about people than food.

4.Choose the best title for the passage.

A、How to Deal with People        B、A Special Holiday Inn Hotel in Manhattan

C、American Holiday Inn          D、Ellen Logan at the Holiday Inn

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Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R & R (rest and relaxation) can be exactly the thing to refresh. That said, if you’re struggling to think of your next destination, then look no further. Don’t waste time debating, let your blood decide.

Everybody has a lineage (宗系). Recently, finding out more about our family origins has become popular. By the start of 2019, 26 million people had taken an ancestry DNA test at home, according to a report by MIT Technology Review. They believe by 2021 this number will have risen to 100 million.

This trend has been noticed by opportunistic travel operators. Some are looking to provide a service that both allows people to trace their heritage－by literally going back to their roots－and travel to the destinations where their ancestors originated from.

Airbnb, an online lodging marketplace, recently partnered with 23andMe, a DNA testing and analysis company, to offer recommendations that encourage travelers to walk in the footsteps of their forefathers. And they aren’t the only ones. The Shelbourne hotel in Dublin has its own advisor. Hellen Kelly offers consultations to help guests trace their Irish origin using official records. This allows them to ‘fill in the blanks of their Irish ancestry’, she told Good Morning America. The Conte Club, a luxury travel company, offers custom travels based on DNA tests. “These experiences are about exploring deeper into who we really are,” says Conte Club CEO Rebecca Fielding in an article in the Condé Nast Traveller. “It might be the most meaningful trip we can take.”

So next time you think of going on vacation, why not take a DNA test first? Once you know how far your family has come, take the time to holiday back.

1.What’s the purpose of the author to write the text?

A.To advise people to take a trip.

B.To persuade people to take a DNA test.

C.To introduce some famous travel operators.

D.To encourage people to take ancestry travels.

2.What does the underlined words “this trend” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A.More people take time off for holidays.

B.More people trace their family origins.

C.More people take an ancestry DNA test.

D.More people find out their travel destinations.

3.What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on?

A.Clubs providing luxury custom travels.

B.Hotels offering travelling consultations.

C.Companies offering DNA testing and analysis.

D.Travel operators providing services to trace the roots.

4.What does Rebecca Fielding think of the ancestry travel?

A.Significant. B.Relaxing. C.Popular. D.Inspiring.

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Make some noise on May 7 for Music Monday.People in the U．S. and Canada will be celebrating the day by singing and playing musical instruments together.

Music Monday is the first day of National Wanna Play Music Week，which runs from May 7 to 13.The National Association of Music Merchants(NAMM) organizes the week­long celebration every year.This marks the seventh year the organization is teaming up with Canada’s Coalition for Music Education(CME)，the group that started Music Monday.

“It’s a day to fill the skies with music and bring young people together in song，” CME Executive Director Holly Nimmons said.

The CME started Music Monday in 2005.It is held every year on the first Monday of May.It was created to help people realize the importance of music education programs in schools and in communities.The day also celebrates the benefits of playing music for people of all ages.

NAMM researches the effects of music on children.They found that playing music has positive effects on thinking skills and on confidence.It also teaches self­discipline(自律) and helps kids bond with their peers(同龄人)．“Learning musical skills can also help in your studies of other subjects，such as math，reading and language，” Lora Bodmer，who works at NAMM，said.

Their studies show that music can also help people form friendships and connect with different groups.Nimmons says anyone can join in on the day，not just those who are musically gifted.“I think that we all have the music in us，and it’s a matter of confidence，” she said.“Sing with other people or beat drums，just enjoy the music.”

Participants can turn on the radio to join the fun.Each year a song is assigned to Music Monday.This year the song is “Tomorrow Is Coming” by Luke Doucet.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(CBC) will be playing the tune at 1 p．m. Eastern Time.People across North America will play or sing the song at the exact same time.The performance is meant to connect people through melody(旋律)．More than 700,000 students took part in the concert last year.

Schools，after­school programs，organizations，groups and individuals throughout the U．S. and Canada can all participate in Music Monday.Students who would like to share in the celebration should let their teachers or organization leaders know.But NAMM also encourages people to pick up any instrument and play anytime on the day.

1.What can we learn about Music Monday?

A．National Wanna Play Music Week begins on Music Monday.

B．People can’t sing every day except on Music Monday.

C．Music Monday will last at least seven days.

D．Students can enjoy music on Music Monday freely.

2.The purpose of National Wanna Play Music Week is to ________.

A．advise young people to learn music

B．help students to learn music better

C．get schools and communities closely united

D．call on people to pay more attention to music education

3.Which of the following may be the benefit of music to kids?

A．Kids can get rid of many bad habits.

B．Kids are most likely to do well in their lessons.

C．Kids would like to play with other friends more.

D．Kids will get on well with their parents at home.

4.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?

A．How people will celebrate Music Monday.

B．What students should do on Music Monday.

C．Why a theme song is chosen for Music Monday.

D．Where the celebration of Music Monday will be held.

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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last summer, my sister and I went to L.A. for our holiday. Some of my friends, 　 1 had been there before, said it was definitely a wonderful holiday destination. 　 2 going there, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.

After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our 3 (reserve) six months before, but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We 4 (tell) that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week, but for the week after. I didn’t understand why this would happen. What’s 5 (much), the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering 6 to do, the manager came out. She was surprisingly helpful. She apologized 7 the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on the top floor. We had never stayed in such an amazing room and we weren’t 8 (charge) extra.

The next day, my sister and I went to the beach 9 we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little sunburnt, but the day had been so relaxing 10 we didn’t mind.

It was a holiday we would never forget.

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With its fascinating and artistic accompanying music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China’s national opera. Full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera presents the audience with an encyclopedia（百科全书）of Chinese culture, as well as developing stories, beautiful paintings, magnificent costumes, graceful gestures and martial arts. Since Peking Opera enjoys a higher reputation than other local operas, almost every province in China has more than one Peking Opera troupe. Opera is so popular among Chinese people, especially seniors, that even “Peking Opera Month” has been declared.

Peking Opera’s main tune originated from Xipi and Erhuang in Anhui and Hubei and, over time, techniques from many other local operas were incorporated into Peking Opera.

It is believed that Peking Opera gradually came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes came to Beijing. Peking Opera experienced fast development during the period of Emperor Qianlong and the infamous Empress Cixi, eventually becoming more accessible to the common people.

In ancient times, Peking Opera was performed mostly on stage in the open air, teahouses or temple courtyards. Since the orchestra played loudly, the performers developed a sharp style of singing. The costumes were a gorgeous collection of sharply contrasting colors to stand out on the stage lighted only by oil lamps. Peking Opera is a harmonious combination of the Grand Opera, ballet and acrobatics （杂技），consisting of dance, dialogue and martial arts.

The Peking Opera band mainly consists of an orchestra and percussion（打击乐器）band. The former frequently accompanies peaceful scenes while the latter provides the right atmosphere for battle scenes. The orchestral instruments include the Erhu, Huqin, Yueqin, Sheng, Pipa and other instruments. The band usually sits on the left side of the stage.

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Asia is such a vast and diverse continent for anyone dreaming of an escape. Here are some best destinations to visit over the next 12 months.

Xi’an, China

Xi’an, China is supreme and then there’s the biggie (重要的事物)-the Army of Terracotta Warriors, celebrating 30 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.

Xi’an is vast, but a relaxed way of living and recent openings have boosted an already superb accommodation market. A crop of new bars and cafes are thrown in here. There’s never been a better time to visit.

South of Tokyo, Japan

Two cities in south of Tokyo are well worth visiting.

Yokohama is just a 20-mixinte train journey from the capital and packs considerable appeal with its bayside location, architecture, beer and tasty cuisine.

Less than an hour from Tokyo, fantastic seaside town Kamakura »s known for its surfing scene, but also offers an attractive selection of relaxed cafes and restaurants.

Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

Sri Lanka may be “so hot right now”, but Lonely Planet recommends a different experience.

Try getting ahead of (and away from) the pack by taking a scenic train to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country for a wonderfully temperate escape from the nation’s humid coasts.

This island owns a mountainous interior that is every bit as scenic as the coast, blessed by pleasantly cool temperatures that rarely above 21℃.

Raja Ampat, Indonesia

“Raja” means “king” and this grand title is apparent. Packed with white-sand beaches, lush jungle and unusual mushroom-shaped small islands. Raja Ampat is a biological hotspot.

Home to some of the richest, most diverse coral reefs on the planet—over 200 diving spots are still in a state of nature—and this, paired with a growing ecotourism (生态旅游) offering, means Raja Ampat will no doubt remain king of the islands.

1.What can visitors do in Xi’an?

A. Shop in a fantastic seaside town.　　 B. Appreciate diverse heritage.

C. Enjoy mushroom-shaped small islands.　　 D. Experience planting crops by themselves.

2.Where is a surfer most likely to go?

A. Yokohama.　　 B. Raja Ampat.

C. Kamakura.　　 D. Sri Lanka’s Hill Country.

3.Where is this text probably taken from?

A. A fiction book.　　 B. A private letter.

C. A science report.　　 D. A travel guidebook.

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Are you interested in movie musicals? Here are some best movie musicals you need to watch.

Singin’in the Rain (1952)

Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultra-charming in this time-honored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history. She plays a winning showgirl with a golden singing voice designed for Hollywood stars. You can also see how Gene Kelly (the hero) made a hit in the timeless “Singin’in the Rain”.

The Sound of Music (1965)

It hit the big screen in 1965 and became an early blockbuster. It’s one of those movies that everybody watches again and again. Whether you’re singing along to ‘‘Do-Re-Mi” or ‘‘My Favorite Things”, you’ll still think of the cute Von Trapp children and the beautiful Austrian setting. Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts into gentleness when singing “Edelweiss”. And Julie Andrews (the heroine) shows her addictive voice in such songs as “I Have Confidence”.

Chicago (2002)

Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones sing and dance as criminals in this musical about fame, envy, and murderous love. Famous songs include “Cell Block Tango”, where female criminals sing about how they ended up in jail. It won Best Picture, Best Actress in a supporting role, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound in Oscar 2003.

La La Land (2016)

Struggling actress Mia (Emma Stone) and ambitious jazz pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) begin a romance as they both follow their heart in the path of their dreams in Los Angeles. It won Best Performance by an Actress in a leading role, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, and Best Achievement in Production Design in Oscar 2017.

1.Which movie musical marks a change in the movie history?

A. Chicago.　　 B. La ha Land.

C. Sin gin9 in the Rain.　　 D. The Sound of Music.

2.In which song will you feel gentleness from a serious man?

A. “Do-Re-Mi”.　　 B. “Edelweiss”.

C. “Singin’in the Rain”.　　 D. “Cell Block Tango”.

3.What do Chicago and La La Land have in common?

A. They both won Best Picture.　　 B. They both talk about crimes.

C. They both talk about dreams.　　 D. They both won some Oscar Awards.

4.If you are interested in Jazz music, whose role will be your favorite?

A. Ryan Gosling’s.　　 B. Renee Zellweger’s.

C. Catherine Zeta-Jones’.　　 D. Christopher Plummer’s.

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