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March, April and May are months full of festivals and events all over the world. Here are four wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring. If you want to know more about them, please click here or visit http://www. buddhanet. net/festival, htm/.
SongKran—Thailand
Dates: 13th-15th, April
In Thailand, people celebrate a festival called Songkran, when people head out to the streets with water guns to spray everyone who walks past.
Naghol—Vanuatu
Dates: Every Saturday from April to May
Every year, villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams, an important part in the people’s diet in Vanuatu. The festival is most famous for its “land diving ceremony”. During the ceremony men and boys dive to the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin vines (藤) attached to their ankles.
Cherry Blossom Viewing—Japan
Dates: The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather forecast.
The festival is well-known. Japanese celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom. Only a few days later, the petals (花瓣) fall to the ground, like pink snowflakes. That means the traditional festival only lasts for several days. In Japan, almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.
Sinhalese New Year—Sri Lanka
Dates: 13th or 14th, April
Just like in many other countries in South or South East Asia, this is the time when the Sinhalese celebrate the traditional New Year, an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the sun is straight above Sri Lanka. There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration.
1.What may happen to a tourist walking in the street during SongKran in Thailand?
A. He may get wet.
B. He may be shot by the locals.
C. He may enjoy delicious foods.
D. He may see some petals falling.
2.Where can you go to enjoy amazing performances during the festival?
A. Thailand. B. Vanuatu.
C. Japan. D. Sri Lanka.
3.How is Cherry Blossom Viewing different from the other three festivals?
A. It is a traditional festival.
B. It is a very famous festival.
C. It varies with weather conditions every year.
D. It allows visitors to eat food during the festival.
4.Where are you most likely to find the text?
A. On TV.
B. In a report.
C. On the Internet.
D. In a newspaper.
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Festivals are meant to celebrate important times and events. The Western Halloween takes place on October 31 every year.1.(obvious), it had its origin in many old2.(believe) about the return of the spirits of dead people. However, children nowadays celebrate it3.their own ways and they are always looking forward to its4.(arrive). Many young people also have great fun with each other, playing music and dancing to it.
Li Hua, an exchange student in the USA, attaches great importance to5.(learn) about the customs and cultures here. On this festive night, he as well as his hand,6.(dress) in fancy clothing, is giving7.(amaze) performances in the open air. The song which8.(sing) on the stage now was just written by Li Hua, for9.being a famous musician is his forever dream. Actually, it is the same interest they share10.brings them together.
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Here are the most popular festivals and fair events in New York this year.
Fanfaire NYC—High School of Art and Design
From：Today, Feb 8, 10：00 am To: Tomorrow, Feb 9, 6：00 pm $5.00-$20.00
The Fanfaire NYC is a fun way to spend the day burying yourself in your love of comic book art and meeting many people who help make it a reality. Super affordable to attend, and a nice way to spend the day with your fellow fans. Don't miss out.
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
From：Friday, Mar6, 10：00 am To：Sunday, Mar8 6：00 pm $8.00-$10.00
Celebrate all that is handcrafted and see what's NEW at Sugarloaf Crafts Festival!
Find special things never available online! Shop the latest in fashion, jewelry, art accessories, furniture, décor, special foods and much more! Discover unique and memorable gifts you can't find anywhere else to make your spring gift giving celebrations extra-special. Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, graduations, weddings and more—you’ll find per-fectly hand-made joy at Sugarloaf!
American Fine Craft Show at Brooklyn Museum
From： Thursday, Nov 19, 6：00 pm To： Sunday, Nov 22, 6：00 pm $8.00-$16.00
American Fine Craft Show at Brooklyn Museum will crown the holiday season with 90 ex-hibits of art and handmade fine crafts for sale from artists and artisans from Brooklyn and around the country in the museum's landmark Beaux-Arts Court. In addition to fine art, exhibitors will sell ceramics, art glass, decorative fiber, fashion and fashion accessories, furniture, jewelry and mixed media.
On Air Fest 2020
From： Friday, Dec 6, 9：00 am To: Sunday, Dec 8, 4：00 pm $149.00-$375.00
On Air Fest is a rally point for leading voices, new movements and curious listeners in-spired by the art of sound. Coming into its fourth year in 2020, the flagship Brooklyn event at Wythe Hotel will feature over 100 artists who bring forward innovative ideas and present new work.
1.Which event charges the highest prices?
A.On Air Fest 2020.
B.New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center .
C.Fanfaire NYC—High School of Art and Design.
D.American Fine Craft Show at Brooklyn Museum.
2.What can we learn about New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center?
A.Its goods can be booked online.
B.It lasts the longest time among the events.
C.It only sells goods made by hands.
D.It gives the visitors free festival gifts.
3.Which section of a newspaper may the text be taken from?
A.Food and drink. B.Performing arts.
C.Festivals and fairs. D.Sports and active life.
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In Washington, Virginia and Maryland, the final months of the year have many festivals. Whether you are into a theatre environment, medieval times or a book festival, there is an event for you.
1. Maryland Renaissance Festival
The festival, now in its 38th season, features 12 stages and hundreds of costumed actors offering entertainment such as music and theatre performance, sword swallowing and a human chess match. Sept. 21 through Oct.19.
2. Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland
This three-day fair features talks and book signings from more than 275 locally and nationally known authors, including Alice McDermott and Andre Dubus III. The festival also includes live music and literary hands-on projects for kids. Sept. 26-28.
3. Middleburg Film Festival in Virginia
The festival offers a relaxed theatre environment, and the events include a dancing party, an orchestra performance of horror film music by Marco Beltrami, and a discussion with Colleen Atwood, who is a famous costume designer. Oct. 30 through Nov.2.
4. Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival in Virginia
The 286-acre farm offers a lot of family-friendly entertainment, including pig races, farm animals and camel rides. Grab seasonal goods at the farmers’ market, take part in the corn harvest, and hear live bluegrass and folk music. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 26 through Nov.2.
5. Kids Euro Festival in Washington
Here is a chance to celebrate and experience European arts and Culture, no passports required. Twenty-eight European countries will be represented during the multicultural children’s event, which features more than 200 performances and workshops. The festival is for children ages 2 through 12, librarians and educators. Activities include puppet shows, cooking and theatre workshops. “It really brings Europe to the children, ” said organizer Sandi Auman. Oct. 24 through Nov. 9
1.When can you enjoy the performance of sword swallowing in a festival?
A. Oct. 30 through Nov.2. B. Oct. 24 through Nov. 9.
C. Sep. 26 through Nov. 2. D. Sept. 21 through Oct. 19.
2.In the Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival, you can ________.
A. raise pigs in person
B. play bluegrass music
C. work in the corn fields
D. learn how to train camels
3.Both the Baltimore Book Festival and the Kids Euro Festival ________
A. offer live music B. invite famous writers
C. have activities for kids D. show European culture
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Cool temperatures, golden colors of autumn and dramatic events are just three reasons to visit Oregon’s Washington County this fall. The season brings a large number of places to see and things to do. We’ve collected some of the best reasons why you should plan a trip here in the coming months.
It’s a Harvest Season
Autumn marks the height of the agricultural season, which not only means a variety of autumn fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ markets, but also means that the season is heating up with fun, family farm events. Three apple festivals this fall will celebrate the diversity and deliciousness of Oregon-grown apples.
The Colors Are Changing
On a cool, autumn day, the rural, agricultural and forested scenery of Oregon’s Washington County comes alive with bright red, orange and yellow leaves --- a stark contrast to the deep, dark green of the trees that share these landscapes.
Bird Migration Season Is in High Season
September and October are busy months for bird watchers. Migratory and native birds call Washington County “home”, whether it’s for the winter or they’re just visiting on their southern voyage.
Wine Harvest Season Brings Signature Tasting Events
Celebrate the splendor of Oregon wine at two of the region’s biggest wine events, which happen annually in the fall. The North Willamette Harvest Trail and Grand Tasting is a full-day guided bus tour to three wineries featuring hands-on experiences, vineyard exploration, a wine country lunch, and wine tastings.
Experience Tree-to-Tree Adventures at Sunset
Enjoy the crisp temperatures and rich colors of the season at Tree to Tree Adventure Park, an aerial ropes course with six challenging courses and zip-line park, all rolled into one. These are the final months to enjoy this fun and exciting attraction until it closes for the season in November.
Plan your own Oregon’s Washington County autumn getaway. Read this great digital visitor guide for ideas and inspiration.
1.When you go to the farmers’ markets ______.
A．you can get kinds of apples for free
B．you can make friends with farmers
C．you can join in the celebrations
D．you can feel satisfied with fun
2.The bird watchers go to Washington County ______.
A．because they are attracted by colorful leaves
B．because the native birds leave their home
C．because they can see different kinds of birds
D．because the birds start their southern voyage
3.It can be inferred from the fifth paragraph that ______.
A．the wine event is to be held in the coming winter
B．farmers are good at growing grape in Oregon
C．the three wineries are most famous in America
D．few tourists like tasting the wine in wineries
4.If you love the aerial ropes course ______.
A．you must face six competitions in Oregon
B．you should have experience in rolling
C．you must take ropes course in advance
D．you can visit Oregon in the fall season
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A．Reasons to Visit Oregon’s Washington County
B．Washington County Welcomes its Best Season
C．Charm of the Colorful Season
D．Take Adventures in the Coming Autumn
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FESTIVALS IN LONDON
London hosts each year a variety of celebrations and festivals. All of them are national and Foreign holidays. Below we show you the most amazing holidays and festivals in London.
New Year's Day Parade
This Parade is a free event which takes place annually on I January since 1987.M lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, featuring more than 10.000 Participants representing 20 countries worldwide. There are marching bands, cheerleading groups, vehicles, animals, clowns and giant inflatables(充气物).
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
Since 1829 each spring the two England's most famous universities race along a 6.7 kilometer stretch of the Thames River in what is perhaps the most famous rowing event in the world. The race attracts a massive crowd of around a quarter of a million fan to the banks of the Thames
London Marathon
The Flora London Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors, has been held each year since 1981. Currently around 32,000 runners take part in this annual event, including professionals and amateurs. There are live bands entertainment and thousands of cheering fans. It is also one of the largest events to collect money in the world in order to attract more funds, some runners dress up in fancy costumes.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon runs annually from late June through early July, Wimbledon is the oldest and most famous tennis tournament in the world, the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts. Started in 1877, he event is often attended by members of the Royal Family, Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream that can be accompanied by an optional glass of champagne.
1.Which of the four festivals has the longest history?
A.New Year's Day Parade. B.Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
C.London Marathon. D.Wimbledon.
2.London Marathon is different from the other three in that______.
A.it has the purpose of donating money to other events
B.it attracts many more fans from around the world
C.it is the only festival accompanied by live band
D.it has the function of raising money
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The Festival of Cultures
August 11 – 14
City Park
The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival's many activities.
Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Tailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
The festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.
1.In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making _______.
A. paper. B. umbrellas. C. bamboo beds. D. flower vases.
2. Which of these is a dance from Germany?
A. The troika. B. The raspa. C. The kinderpolka. D. The mayim mayim
3. The underlined word “irresistible” means ________.
A. in large quantities B. with natural tastes
C. not able to be refused D. hot but delicious
4. For a family with children aged 6—12, which day would be the best bargain for visiting the festival?
A. August 11 B. August 12 C. August 13 D. August 14
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Lecture-related events which are free and open to the public will be held in the National Gallery of Art. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Registration is not required. Don't miss an event!
Lecture One: The Moon in the Age of Photography
August 20 at 2:00, 2020
West Building Lecture Hall
Mia Fineman, department of photographs, Metropolitan Museum of Art
2019 marks 50 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, capturing the attention of viewers worldwide who eagerly awaited the first photographs taken onsite. Mia Fineman explores the fascinating history of the moon imaging.
Lecture Two: Conversation with Oliver Lee Jackson
September 15 at 2:00, 2020
East Building Auditorium
Oliver, artist, has created a complex body of work which masterfully weaves together visual influences ranging from the Renaissance to modernism. His works are drawn from his study of African cultures and American jazz.
Lecture Three: Photography and Nation Building in the Nineteenth Century
October 6 at 2:00, 2020
East Building Auditorium
Makeda Best, master of Photography, Harvard Art Museums. In this lecture, Makeda Best will explore the function of slavery and enslaved people in visual narratives about the Civil War.
Lecture Four: Sydney J. Freedberg Lecture on Italian Art
December 8 at 2:00, 2020
West Building Lecture Hall
The Sydney J. Freedberg Lecture on Italian Art features several scholars presenting original research on modern Italian art. This annual lecture series began in 1997 and is named after the great specialist of Italian art Sydney J. Freedberg (1914- 1997).
1.When and where will Lecture Two be delivered?
A.August 20, 2020; West Building Lecture Hall.
B.September 15, 2020; East Building Auditorium.
C.August 20, 2020; East Building Auditorium.
D.September 15, 2020; West Building Lecture Hall.
2.In which lecture may you learn about the function of slavery?
A.Lecture One. B.Lecture Two.
C.Lecture Three. D.Lecture Four.
3.What do the four lectures have in common?
A.They are all delivered annually. B.Registration is not required for all of them.
C.Each of them involves several scholars. D.Admission fee is needed for each of them.
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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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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.