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Top Music Festivals
Summer festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Anyone who likes indie(独立的)music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park. This is an indie rock haven that explores more underground and lesser-known bands than the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.
Date: July 14—16, 2018
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Music Type :Indie rock
Price: $126- $2, 700
Essence Music Festival
No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an incredible place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of legendary(大名鼎鼎的)artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige.
Date: June 29—July 2, 2018
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Music Type :R& B，soul, rock
Price :$75- $365
Sziget Festival
Budapest knows how to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco taking the stages here during this three-day festival.
Date :August 9-11，2018
Location :Budapest, Hungary
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $70- $296
Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many others. Come to this festival to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an earth-friendly belief.
Date: August 11-13, 2018
Location :I Helsinki, Finland
Music Type :Rock, soul, jazz
Price: $106- $199
1.What do the music festivals have in common ?
A. They include rock music.
B. They are held in the USA.
C. They are given in the open air.
D. They lake place from July to August.
2.Compared with Essence Music Festival, the Pitchfork Music Festival introduces more .
A. types of music
B. less famous bands
C. music knowledge
D. top artists
3.What does the author think of Flow Festival?
A. Its style is wild and unlimited.
B. Every music lover can afford it.
C. Participants in it are all friendly.
D. It will attract many visitors to Helsinki.
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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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Chicago festival season is here, but are you ready? Music festivals, film series, street fests, beer bashes—it’s a summer long party. So pull out your calendar, reference our guide and start blocking off weekends.
◆ Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza
Select Fridays August 19 through Stepmber
Daley Plaza
Cost: Free
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Directions
Nearly 75 artists will be exhibiting their work in Daley Plaza, including jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, wearables, wood and mixed media.
◆ Renegade Chicago Pop-Up
Sept. 9-10
Pilsen
Cost: Free
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Get your hands on the goods at this outdoor celebration of all things handmade. Festivities include food trucks, DJ sets, craft brews, DIY workshops, photo ops and shopping.
◆ Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Select Mondays and Thursdays June 12 through Aug. 21
Millennium Park
Cost: Free
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Directions
Grab a blanket and some picnic snacks for a free outdoor concert in the park. The music series features a wide variety of music from top local, national and international artists.
◆ Northsider Craft Beer Fest
Sept 23
Uptown
Cost: $ 15-$ 69
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Spend a day on the green sampling beers and hard ciders (苹果汁) from breweries across the country, including Colorado, Michigan, California and Wisconsin—and let’s not forget those in our own home state, too.
1.What can you buy when you visit Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza?
A. Art works. B. Beers.
C. Picnic snacks. D. Fruit juice.
2.Which of the following lasts more than two months?
A. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza. B. Renegade Chicago Pop-Up.
C. Millennium Park Summer Music Serie. D. Northsider Craft Beer Fest.
3.What is special about Northsider Craft Beer Fest?
A. You can enjoy free drinks. B. You have to pay to attend it.
C. You can appreciate a concert. D. You can create your own beer.
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The Dragon Boat Festival ________ the beginning of the hottest season of the year.
A. is marking B. marks C. will mark D. marked
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The holiday season is supposed to be the most festival and fun time of the year, but all those plans and expectations of joy can turn together and more stressful than they sound. This is especially true for those of us who struggle with mental illness.
1. Sometimes you’re forced to spend time with family you rarely see and don’t always get along with. Or you are off from work, with more time to think troubling thoughts. Or you are put into party situations that you don’t like.
When you have a routine, it is easier to manage whatever mental struggles you may face, and when that routine is broken, it can trigger things you may not be ready to face. 2. It was during the holidays that I hit a low moment and, with the help of my mother, decided to seek help for my eating disorder.
During the holidays, I often feel as if I were supposed to be everywhere with everyone.3. To fight this, I’ve developed a mantra (咒语): it’s not selfish to take time for yourself.
Take a walk in nature. Talk to a friend you trust. Sit out one of the holiday gatherings in favor of some personal time. 4.
Trying to spend all of your time pleasing everyone else is not only exhausting — it is impossible. And you know why? 5.
A.I know it has for me.
B.The holidays break your routine.
C.There are many things crowding in your mind.
D.I will accompany my friends to go wherever they like.
E.I have the added guilt of knowing it’s the season of giving.
F.Just do whatever helps you calm down and gives you a break from the stress.
G.If you take a little time for yourself, you will be a much better company for those around you.
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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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There are thousands of film and music festivals in and out of Austin, but there is nothing like ATX. Our focus is on the celebration of the medium: looking back at its history, where it is now, and where it is headed. Our weekend consists of screenings and events where participants can hear from actors, writers, directors, involved in all stages of bringing their favourite series to the small screen.
We have the function of a traditional film festival with screenings followed by Q&As from creators; and a series of events including parties, social media events, and “super secret happy hours”. Unlike traditional festivals, however, we celebrate the history of the medium as well as the future. Since we arrange 50% for the biggest television fans and 50% for those working or wanting to work in the industry, our panels (专家小组) range in topics from “behind the scenes” looks at your favourite series, to more technical topics on where the medium and how technology is headed. Eventually, ATX Television Festival has the goal of serving both the community and industry professionals equally by giving them the opportunity to discuss and celebrate all aspects of TV together.
Austin is approximately in the middle of America, making travel from East or West coast more convenient. Austin TV production has a long history. We love our city and try to be part of our community by showing small businesses, local food, and working with arts organizations like Texas Film Commission, and Austin Film Festival—though we are not the “Austin Television Festival”. We are a national event that works with our members coming from all over the world.
Cofounders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson have spent a decade in a variety of areas of the entertainment industry—from
film & television production to working within the network & studio systems. Combining their knowledge, along with numerous good industry professionals that make up the Advisory Board, they are introducing a oneofakind festival experience.1.What is special about ATX?
A. The films are performed there alive.
B. Actors compete there for better films.
C. Audiences can enjoy more than films there.
D. Audiences can choose their favorite films to see.
2.What do panels do at ATX?
A. They play roles in the films.
B. They monitor the creation of the films
C. They see how audiences react to their films.
D. They offer a technological perspective of films.
3.What does the author mean by “we are not the ‘Austin Television Festival’” in paragraph 3?
A. The festival is celebrated nationwide.
B. The audiences are mainly from abroad.
C. The locals are uninterested in the event.
D. People can enjoy the festival worldwide.
4.What may be the best title of the passage?
A. Films in ATX B. Trip to Austin
C. ATX Television Festival D. Festivals in Austin
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Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.
A recent study suggests that preterm (早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr. Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.
Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological (神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.
Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing. There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.
Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown-away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system.
1.How does music affect preterm babies?
A.It helps reduce their pain.
B.It helps develop their potential in music.
C.It helps improve their hearing systems.
D.It helps repair their neurological systems.
2.What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Lead to
B.Increase
C.Prevent
D.Break into
3.Why can music mend a broken heart?
A.It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.
B.It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.
C.It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.
D.It can help patients recover in a slow way.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Who can benefit from music
B.The best time to listen to music
C.The way to choose quality music
D.How music affects our mind and body
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The Dragon Boat Festival ________ the beginning of the hottest season of the year.
A．marks
B．makes
C．falls
D．comes
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The arrival of autumn starts the traditional fall festivals which aim to welcome the new season. Here's a guide to several fall festivals that are held in the Roanoke region each year.
Boones Mill Apple Festival
It is held the third Saturday in September every year.The festival is hosted by the Boones Mill Lions Club and attracts(吸引) people from all over Virginia. The most important things of the festival include art shows, fried apple pies，and a high school band. There are lots of food，crafts，music，and games for every age group. Admission (入场费) is free. For more information, call 540－334－5975.
Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
Ferrum College hosts the festival as an October celebration of the harvest every year.The festival shows some farm fresh produce and the farming practices of the last year.Children can enjoy playing many of the games.The festival begins at 10：00 a．m.Admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 5 for children and senior citizens.You can call 540－365－4412 or visit the website：http：//www，blueridgeinstitute.org.
Mountain Magic Fall Festival
The town of Buchanan on the outskirts of Roanoke is the place where the Mountain Magic Fall Festival is held.The festival is held in October and has two to four groups of crafters，antique dealers，and food vendors.Live Bluegrass music plays all day and children enjoy visiting the pet zoo. The auto show and farmers' market are also big attractions. Call 540－357－2509 for more information.
Vinton Fall Festival
A 5K walk, a truck ride, and a civil war group are just some of the exciting parts of the Vinton Fall Festival.The festival is held in October under the golden shade trees in downtown Vinton.Other attractions include hayrides，agriculture judging, health education，and children's activities.Phone: 540－343－1364.
1.If a boy and his parents go to Blue Ridge Folklife Festival，they should pay________.
A．$5 B．$10 C．$15 D．$25
2.By visiting the website you can learn more information about________.
A．Boones Mill Apple Festival
B．Blue Ridge Folklike Festival
C．Mountain Magic Fall Festival
D．Vinton Fall Festival
3.If your children want to see some animals，you probably should go to ________.
A．Boones Mill Apple Festival
B．Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
C．Mountain Magic Fall Festival
D．Vinton Fall Festival
4.Which would be the BEST title for this passage?
A．Autumn—the Season of Harvest in America
B．Traditional Fall Festivals in the Roanoke Region
C．Interesting History of Some Traditional Festivals
D．The Differences Between the Traditional Festivals
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film & television production to working within the network & studio systems. Combining their knowledge, along with numerous good industry professionals that make up the Advisory Board, they are introducing a oneofakind festival experience.