Edinburgh is the world’s festival city with t...

Edinburgh is the world’s festival city with twelve festivals throughout the year. Here are some of the events you can enjoy.

The Edinburgh International Festival

This is the original Edinburgh festival which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform to huge audiences. You need tickets for most events which take place in theaters around the city.

The Edinburgh Art Festival

This festival is modern and has been celebrated for around ten years. It is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the city’s best visual art in art galleries and museums. Most events are free and include events such as fashion shows and art exhibitions.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

This is the largest arts festival in the world with thousands of shows which take place across the city. Anyone can perform in the festival and over 20,000 artists take part, so there is always a huge variety of acts to choose from. Go to the Royal Mile to watch performers such as magicians and comedians for free. However, it can get very busy as thousands of tourists and local people fill the city streets to enjoy the shows.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival

The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the centre of Edinburgh. There are over 700 events for children and adults who love books. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.

1.Which Festival has the longest history?

A.The Edinburgh Art Festival.

B.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

C.The Edinburgh International Festival.

D.The Edinburgh International Book Festival.

2.What can tourists do in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?

A.Ask authors to sign books.

B.Perform with artists together.

C.Go to theaters to watch plays.

D.See the best visual art in galleries.

3.Where does the passage come from?

A.A story book. B.A science fiction.

C.A news report. D.A travel magazine.

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LONDON: The Edinburgh Festival, the biggest arts festival of its kind in the world, got under way in the Scotland capital on Sunday with a concert that included Hector Berlionz's To Deum, under the direction of Christoph von Dohnanyi.

The festival, which runs until August 31 this year, includes as its high points Peter Stein’s staging of Wagner’s Parsifal, with Claudio Abbado directing the Gustav Mahler youth orchestra. The concert programme includes American pianist Richard Goode, bass baritone Thomas Quasthoff and violinist Christian Tetzlaff. New to the programmes this year will be 25 late evening classical music concerts.

Earlier this month, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest show-case in the world for performance art, officially got under way with theatre, dance, poetry and music presentations.

Many of the fringe artists, who can enter the fringe festival upon payment of a small fee, were inspired this year by the event of September 11.

Thousands of people flock to Edinburgh from around the world during the festival, which is over 50 years old. It aims to promote and encourage arts and to reflect international culture. It consists of various dance, music, opera, and theatre presentation taking place across the city during the three-week run.

1.Who will perform in the concert on Sunday?

2.When did the Edinburgh Festival begin?

3. What did the Edinburgh Festival never have before?

4.Which of the following statements about the Edinburgh Festival is true?

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Cafe Hub

Near the Castle is The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our café is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful house.

The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh.

Open every day from 9:30 a.m. till late.

Tel:0131173 2067 www.thehub-edinburgh.com

Farm World

Enjoy being“A Farmer for a Day”. Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies—bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course. Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.

Open: May—Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a.m.—5 p.m.

Tel:01797 260256/260321 www.farmworldrye.co.uk

Enter the Europe-wide student competition!

Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 9 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2006 is for you!

Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English-based on one of three different topics. You can register (报名) between May 1 and June 15, 2006 and will have to turn in your entry before September 15, 2006.

The rewards are wonderful: £ 150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp—plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!

For further information and registration forms go to: www.siemens.com/join. multimedia.

1.You’ll have to register first if you want____________.

A. to enjoy delicious food

B. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres

C. to enter the Europe-wide student competition

D. to watch the world go by from the beautiful house

2.According to the passage, there will be_________rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.

A. only one           B. two           C. three          D. four

3.You can visit Farm World_________.

A. on Monday in May              B. any day in October

C. at 2 p.m. at Christmas            D. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays

4.From the advertisements above, we can learn that_________.

A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local area

B. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground

C. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine dining

D. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15,2006

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It’s fun to dream about vacationing in Europe, but international flights are not always particularly affordable. If you’re looking to experience a taste of European culture, however, there are many places in the US with a European heritage(传统).

St. Augustine Florida

Founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, St. Augustine is full of Spanish-inspired architecture, historical sites and other attractions. The Colonial Quarter is a popular tourist area, and there are many places to grab traditional Spanish food.

Holland, Michigan

Holland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists, under the leadership of Dr Albertus van Raalte. Terrible economic conditions in the Netherlands forced them to emigrate(移居国外), while their desires for religious freedom led them to unite and settle together as a group. Much of the original architecture was destroyed in an 1871 fire, but the city still has many windmills, eateries, art and even an annual tulip festival and holiday market.

New Glarus, Wisconsin

More than 160 years after it was founded, New Glarus has maintained much of its Swiss heritage and old world traditions. New Glarus’ Swiss immigrant roots are proudly on display with its Alpine architecture, Swiss Historical Village Museum and Yodel Club. The Wisconsin village also puts on cultural events like the Heidi Folk Festival and Swiss Volksfest.

Solvang, California

Located near Santa Barbara, Solang is a charming California city with Danish roots.　 A group of immigrates from Denmark founded Solvang just over 100 years ago to create a Danish home away from home. As such, the city is full of Danish architecture, restaurants, shops and even a copy of Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue.

1.Which US city might have the longest European origin ?

A.St. Augustine B.Holland C.New Glarus D.Solvang

2.Why did Dutch Calvinist separates decide to emigrate?

A.To reveal the dark side of their native place.

B.To pursue religious freedom and economic opportunities.

C.To found a Dutch community with united power.

D.To seek for a US state with better social welfare.

3.Which of the following originates from Denmark?

A.Yodel Club. B.The Heidi Folk Festival.

C.The Colonial Quarter. D.The Little Mermaid statue.

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The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There is a lot to do.

On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favorite dish on this day is dumplings. Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.

The color red is everywhere during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy color and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of “hong bao”. It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, older people give younger ones hong bao. They think it brings good luck.

The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So don’t say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people. For instance, you'd better not say any bad words like “death”. Don’t break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.

Also, don’t borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.

1.What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival?

A.Family members gather for a big meal. B.Friends eat dumplings together.

C.They borrow money from friends. D.They give each other “hong bao”.

2.Which of the following things is Not supposed to happen during the Spring Festival?

A.Returning money before the Spring Festival.

B.Saying words that have to do with death.

C.Wearing red clothes.

D.Decorating houses with red paper.

3.The underlined phrase “running out” probably means “______”.

A.进来 B.打碎 C.耗尽 D.离开

4.We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is ____.

A.a time of harvest and fun B.celebrated for one whole month

C.only celebrated in China D.a time for families to get together

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Cafe Hub

Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.

The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Open every day from 9:30 a.m. till late.

Tel: 0131 473 2067　 www.thehub-edinburgh. com

Farm World

Enjoy being "A Farmer for a Day". Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies -- bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course, Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.

Open: May—Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a. m.--5 p. m.

Tel: 01797 260256/260321　 www. farmworld-rye, co. uk

Enter the Europe-wide student competition!

Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 19 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2006 is for you!

Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English -- based on one of three different topics. You can register(报名) between May I and June 15, 2006 and will bare to turn in your entry before September 15, 2006.

The rewards are wonderful: ￡150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp -- plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!

For further information and registration forms go to: www. siemens, com/join _ multimedia.

1. You' 11 have to register first if you want ________.

A. to enter the Europe-wide student competition

B. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres

C. to enjoy delicious food

D. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace

2. According to the passage, there will be _______ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.

A. three　　　　 B.　 only one　　　　　　　 C. two　　　　　　 D. four

3. You can visit Farm World________.

A. at 2 p.m. at Christmas

B. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays

C. on Monday in May

D. any day in October

4. From the advertisements above, we can learn that ________

A. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground

B. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15, 2006

C. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine dining

D. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local area

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Cafe Hub

Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace(阳台).

The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh.

Open every day from 9: 30 a.m. till late.

Tel: 0131173 2067　 www. thehub-edinburgh.com

Farm World

Enjoy being “A Farmer for a Day”. Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies—bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course. Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.

Open: May—October Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a.m. —5 p.m.

Tel: 01797 260256/260321 www.farmworldrye.co.uk

Enter the Europe-wide student competition!

Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the news media? Are you between 12 and 9 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2010 is for you!

Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English-based on one of three different topics. You can register(登记报名) between May 1 and June 15 and will have to turn in your entry before September 15.

The rewards are wonderful：￡150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp, which means new experiences and an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!

For further information and registration forms, go to：www.siemens. com/join.multimedia.

1.You can visit Farm World ________.

A. on Monday in May

B. any day in October

C. at 2 p.m. during the summer holidays

D. at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays

2.From the advertisements above, we can learn that ________.

A. Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local area

B. families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground

C. Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine dining

D. the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15

3.You’ll have to register first if you want ________ .

A. to enjoy delicious food

B. to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres

C. to enter the Europe-wide student competition

D. to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace

4.According to the passage, there will be ____ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.

A. one　　　　　　　　 B. two　　　　　　　　 C. three　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. four

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Café Hub

Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our café is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.

The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Open every day from 9:30 a. m. till late.

Tel: 0131 473 2067    www. thehub-edinburgh. Com

Farm World

Enjoy being “A Farmer for a Day”. Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies—bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course, Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.

Open: May---Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a. m. ----5 p. m.

Tel: 01797  0260256/260321      www.  Farmworld-rye. co. uk

Enter the Europe-wide student competition!

Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 19 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2010 is for you!

Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English----based on one of three different topics. You can register (报名) between May 1 and Nov. 15, 2010 and will have to turn in your entry before Dec. 15, 2010.

The rewards are wonderful:￡150 000in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp ---- plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!

1.You’ll have to register first if you want _______.

A．to enjoy delicious food

B．to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres

C．to enter the Europe-wide student competition

D．to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace

2.According to the passage, there will be _______ rewards for the Europe-wide student competition.

A．only one          B．two              C．three             D．four

3.You can visit Farm World ________.

A．on Monday in May                      B．any day in October

C．at 2 p. m. at Christmas                    D．at 10 : 30 a. m. during school holidays

4.From the advertisements above, we can learn that __________.

A．Café Hub is a popular place in the local area

B．families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground

C．Farm World provides lunches, snacks and fine dining.

D．the Europe-wide student competition will be held on Dec. 15, 2010

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A film festival is an event at which multiple (多种多样的) films are screened for participants. Typically, film festivals are accompanied by panels (陪审团) which may consist of directors, cast members, and other film personnel, and awards may be offered at the close of the festival to films of particularly high quality. Numerous regions of the world hold film festivals every year. 1..

The first official film festival appears to have taken place in Venice in 1932, when the medium of film was starting to explode in popularity. 2.. Many started focusing on specific categories within the field of film, such as Independent films, documentaries, animation (动画片), or gay and lesbian films. 3.. That explains why movies have advertisement copy (广告宣传文案) like "Screened at Sundance Film Festival"!

In many cases, a film festival includes multiple venues, allowing participants to pick from several films at once. 4. This information typically includes showing times and details about panels and discussions. Participants may pay a flat fee for admission. Or they may be asked to pay a fee for each screening.

5.. Depending on the festival, the festival may hold an open call for submissions, or filmmakers may be invited to participate. A panel reviews any proposed films, determining which will be shown. If the film festival offers awards, the panel may make award nominations (提名) at this time as well. Filmmakers may be required to pay a fee to submit their work.

A.So take advantage of this chance

B.Getting a film into a film festival is challenging

C.It is also a unique opportunity to meet famous people

D.After the Venice Festival, numerous other cities took up the trend

E.Depending on the festival, just getting a screening can be an honor

F.They range from the famous Berlin Film Festival to smaller regional events

G.Typically, the films to be shown are included in a catalogue having information about them

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Y Not Festival

The festival lineup(阵容): Royal Blood, Craig David Presents TS5, Bombay Bicycle Club, Rag’n’Bone Man.

Y Not Festival has come a long way since it started out 15 years ago, winning the UK’s Best Small Festival award and becoming one of the country’s most popular, small, fresh and loud music festivals in the decade and a half since, attracting world-known performers to participate in. It will take place on the coming summer weekend in the surroundings of Pikehall. Ready to make your online followers envious?

NASS Festival

The festival lineup: Chase & Status, The Streets, Solardo, Andy C, Shy FX, Holy Goof

NASS Festival is the UK’s biggest celebration of music, street art and bicycle motocross. Displayed across four days, from 9th to 12th, July and 11 stages at the Bath& West Showground in Shepton Mallet, NASS Festival lays on a weekend of athletic competitions in skating and bicycle motocross, as well as music performances by distinguished people and bands.

Download Festival

The festival lineup: KISS, Iron Maiden, Kom, Deftones, Disturbed, Volbeat

Probably the most well-known heavy metal festival, Download Festival took over from the MOR Festival at Derby’s Donington Park this summer. Is three days was packed with the biggest names from the 70s right up to the newest generation, with KISS, one of the most famous American rock bands, on stage first.

Kendal Calling

The festival lineup: Foals, Stereophonics, Primal Scream, Supergrass, Blossoms, The Kooks

Annually Kendal Calling mixes a diverse and well-known lineup that covers various types, while also laying on a wide range of food and drink, as well as entertainments, bars, and a market. As a result, it’s a perfect festival to take the family to. All in the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Deer Park.

1.Which festival combines games with music?

A.Kendal Calling. B.Download Festival.

C.NASS Festival. D.Y Not Festival.

2.Where do those who are fond of rock music most probably go?

A.Pikehall B.Shepton Mallet C.Donington Park D.Lowther Deer Park

3.What do the four festivals have in common?

A.They are aimed at young people. B.They take place in the same month.

C.They are broadcast live online. D.They involve many musical talents.

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