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Top Summer Music Festivals to Travel to

Summer is the best time of a year for music lovers, especially if you love the outdoor concert scene. Festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.

Primavera Sound

To kick off the summer, there's no better place than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you'll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to taste the local food and wine.

May 31-June 4; Barcelona, Spain

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop

Price: $86—$323

Governors Ball

One of the great summer concerts in New York City is Governor's Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the playing artists include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.

June 2-4; New York City, New York, USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop

Price: $105—$405

Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo is another summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most well-known musicians will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper.

June 8-11; Manchester, Tennessee, USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop

Price: $210-$554

Firefly Music Festival

Many people haven't thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, hut mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Headliners for this year’s slow are The Weeknd, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, Chance the Rapper, and Bob Dylan.

June 15-18; Dover, Delaware, USA

Music Type: Blues, rock

Price: $179-$499

1.Which concert has the cheapest ticket?

A. Bonnaroo.　　 B. Governors Ball.

C. Primavera Sound.　　 D. Firefly Music Festival.

2.What is special about Firefly Music Festival?

A. It performs Blues.　　 B. It is popular with travelers.

C. It is held in summer.　　 D. It has many famous musicians.

3.When can you enjoy Flume's performance?

A. On May 31.　　 B. On June 3.

C. On June 9.　　 D. On June 15.

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World’s Best Summer Festivals

The Governors 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 3-5

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 25-July 2

Montreux Jazz Festival

Set on Lake Geneva’s beautiful shoreline, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts a global audience. Founded in 1967 as a jazz-only festival, Montreux has since evolved into a two-week-long 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 1-16

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 three-day festival is free of charge. Festival-goers 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 2-4

1.What will you do at the Governors Ball Festival?

A.Dance in local restaurants B.Take part in relaxing activities.

C.Watch performances from boats. D.Enjoy food from the whole country.

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.

3.Which festival does not charge an admission fee?

A.Roskilde B.Rock al Parque

C.Montreux Jazz Festival D.The Governors Music Festival

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Belgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so you’re sure to find a festival that suits your taste.

Groezrock

Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a small event to an international festival that had 33,000 visitors in 2016.

When? April 29-30, 2017. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, and rock. Free? No.

Sfinks Mixed

Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kid-friendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances for children.

When? July 27-30, 2017. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? Yet.

Graspop Metal Meeting

As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2016 the festival received 140,000 visitors　　 When? June 16-18, 2017. Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.

Genk on Stage

Genk on Stage is a pop musical with not only a lot of Belgian artists. 80,000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2016.

When? June 23-25, 2017. Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.

1.Which festival may be enjoyed most by the kids?

A. Groezrock.　　 B. Sfinks Mixed.

C. Graspop Metal Meeting.　　 D. Genk on Stage.

2.What do we know about Groezrock?

A. It marks the end of the festival season

B. It attracts least people among all the festivals

C. It enjoys worldwide popularity

D. It offers free camping site

3.Where may lovers of the international pop stars likely to go?

A. Meerhout.　　 B. Boechout.

C. Genk.　　 D. Dessel.

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The person, _____ to be the best composer, is considering ______ another new music.

A. considered; to create　　 B. considering; creating

C. considering; to create　　 D. considered; creating

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John is not good at music, but when ______ es to English, he is the best in the class.

A. he           B. this        C. it        D. that

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Music festivals are, for many people, the purest and most enjoyable way to experience live music. 1. But you can always spot an experienced festival goer; they're the clean, relaxed, non-sunburned ones with the hammock (吊床), the Nalgene water bottle, and the highlighted schedule. Take their example, and you'll have more fun than you've ever had.

2. Most music festivals that charge money has graduated pricing, where tickets are sold at ''Early Bird'' prices, advance prices and gate prices. You can save yourself a fat chunk of change if you get the early bird tickets. Also, at festivals that sell camping, get your camping tickets early. If they sell out, you’ll be stuck staying off-site. Take care of other reservations early, too: plane tickets, car rental reservations, etc.

3. Music festivals generally publish a schedule well before the event. Print one out off the festival's website and highlight your ''must-see'' bands. But remember: be careful not to be too rigid! Spontaneous (即兴) jam sessions, great bands you’ve never heard of, festival stages running late and so on can interrupt your plans. This is not a bad thing! It just helps to have a game plan going in.

Know the Rules. 4. This can save yourself some money. If a festival doesn't allow glass, it'd be an unhappy experience to have to pour out all of your expensive microbrews (微酿啤酒). If a music festival doesn't allow pets, know this in advance, so you don t show up to the gate with Fido and get a surprise. So knowing the rules is beneficial. 5.

A. Get your tickets early.

B. Know the schedule in advance.

C. Check out three types of ticket prices.

D. However, they can be physically and mentally tiring

E. If a music festival allows you to bring your food and water, do it.

F. Music festivals aren't just about music, but they re about togetherness, too.

G. If its website is unclear about their rules, get in touch and ask for clarification!

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The UK’s music festivals are world famous but there are plenty more to celebrate in the country.

Burns Night, Scotland

On 25 January. Scots celebrate the life and works of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns by holding a special Burns Supper. This can be a casual gathering of friends or a huge formal dinner. Guests take it in turn to recite Burns’ poems or sing one of his songs.

Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Wales

For 10 days each May, the small town of Hay-on-Wye on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales is filled with writers, filmmakers, musicians, comedians, politicians, and people who come to hear them talk and exchange ideas. The festival celebrates great writing of all genres (体裁) and it all takes place in a tented village in the town.

Camp Festival, Dorset

As a branch of a festival held in Dorset, it’s one of the best family festivals in the UK. Held every year in the grounds of the historic Lulworth Castle in Dorset, the festival includes top live music acts but, as the organizers say, “kids are king” at Camp Festival, with a wide variety of entertainment, workshops and fun for kids. The 2020 Camp Festival takes place from 25 to 28 July.

Guy Fawkes Day or “Bonfire Night”

All over the UK on 5 November, the British light bonfires and set off fireworks in their back gardens or, more commonly these days, at organized events in public parks. They celebrate the Catholic Guy Fawkes’ failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5 November, 1605.

1.Which festivals are related to literature?

A.Burns Night and Hay Festival.

B.Hay Festival and Camp Festival.

C.Burns Night and Guy Fawkes Day.

D.Camp Festival and Guy Fawkes Day.

2.When does the festival most appealing to children take place?

A.In January. B.In May.

C.In July. D.In November.

3.What does Guy Fawkes Day celebrate?

A.A historical event.

B.A successful explosion.

C.An organized strike.

D.An impressive building.

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Here’s a selection of festivals for tourists to the United States in summer.

San Francisco Silent Film Festival

Films at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical accompaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.

May 29 to June 1; www.silent film.org

Union Street Festival

This popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city, in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street. This year, there’s beer, wine, biscuits tasting and more separate themes-fashion, cuisine, tech, local, craft, and health and fitness.

June 7 to 10; www.unionstreetfestival.com

North Beach Festival

This is San Francisco’s oldest street party, with live entertainment, delicious food and arts and crafts. Situated in the Little Italy district, known for its associations with the “Beat Generation”, festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food. There is also as the “blessing of the animals”, a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi (610 Vallejo Street) at 2 pm on both days of the festival.

June 14 to 16; www.sfnorthbeach.org

Stern Grove Festival

This is the oldest free summer arts festival of its kind in the United States. It includes a wide variety of acts, from the local symphony orchestra to well known artists such as Smokey Robinson.

Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24; www.stemgrove.org

1.Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?

A. Union Street Festival.　　 B. San Francisco Silent Film Festival.

C. North Beach Festival.　　 D. Stem Grove Festival.

2.How is North Beach Festival different from the other festivals?

A. Festival goers can enjoy food in it.　　 B. It lasts the shortest time.

C. It has the longest history of food.　　 D. Some foreign culture is presented in it.

3.When can you enjoy the oldest arts festival in the United States?

A. Saturdays in July.　　 B. Saturdays in May.

C. Sundays in May.　　 D. Sundays in July.

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Here’s a selection of festivals for tourists to the United States in summer.

San Francisco Silent Film Festival

Films at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical accompaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.

May 29 to June 1; www.silent film. org

Union Street Festival

This popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city, in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street. This year, there’s beer, wine tasting and more separate themes–––fashion, cuisine, tech, locals craft, and health and fitness.

June 7 to 10: www.unionstreetfestival.com

North Beach Festival

This is San Francisco’s oldest street party, with live entertainment, delicious food and arts and crafts. Situated in the Little Italy district, known for its associations with the “Beat Generation”, festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food. There is also as the “blessing of the animals”, a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi (610 Vallejo Street) at 2 pm on both days of the festival

June 14 to 16; www.sfhorthbeach. org

Stern Grove Festival

This is the oldest free summer arts festival of its kind in the United States, It includes a wide variety of acts, from the local symphony orchestra to well-known artists such as Smokey Robinson.

Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24; www.sterngrove. org

1.Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?

A. San Francisco Silent Film Festival.

B. Union Street Festival.

C. North Beach Festival.

D. Stern Grove Festival.

2.How is Beach Festival different from the other Festivals?

A. It lasts the shortest time.

B. Festival goers can enjoy food in it.

C. It has the longest history of food.

D. Some foreign culture is presented in it.

3.When can you enjoy the oldest art festival in the United States?

A. Saturdays in May.　　 B. Saturdays in July.

C. Sundays in May.　　 D. Sundays in July.

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Here’s a selection of festivals for tourists to the United States in summer.

San Francisco Silent Film Festival

Films at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical accompaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.

May 29 to June 1; www. silent film. org

Union Street Festival

This popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city, in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street. This year, there’s beer, wine tasting and more separate themes—fashion, cuisine, tech, local, craft, and health and fitness.

June 7 to 10; www. unionstreetfestival. com

North Beach Festival

This is San Francisco’s oldest street party, with live entertainment, delicious food and arts and crafts. Situated in the Little Italy district, known for its associations with the “Beat Generation”, festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food. There is also as the “blessing of the animals”, a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi （610 Vallejo Street） at 2 pm on both days of the festival.

June 14 to 16; www. sfnorthbeach. org

Stern Grove Festival

This is the oldest free summer arts festival of its kind in the United States. It includes a wide variety of acts, from the local symphony orchestra to well known artists such as Smokey Robinson.

Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24; www. sterngrove. org

1.Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?

A. San Francisco Silent Film Festival.　　 B. Union Street Festival.

C. North Beach Festival.　　 D. Stern Grove Festival.

2.How is North Beach Festival different from the other festivals?

A. It lasts the shortest time.　　 B. Festival goers can enjoy food in it.

C. It has the longest history of food.　　 D. Some foreign culture is presented in it.

3.When can you enjoy the oldest arts festival in the United States?

A. Saturdays in May.　　 B. Saturdays in July.

C. Sundays in May.　　 D. Sundays in July.

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