Music festivals in Europe
Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
1.What is special about Melt! Festival?
A.It provides German lessons. B.It is held by a local museum.
C.The bands are from 120 countries. D.Most of the festival goers are German.
2.Why did Exit Festival begin?
A.For political reasons. B.For personal reasons.
C.To help stop a fight. D.To offer help to the poor.
3.What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A.It falls in summer.
B.It is a live music festival.
C.It teaches people Scottish dances.
D.It invites the most famous bands.
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Music festivals in Europe
Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
1.What is special about Melt! Festival?
A.It provides German lessons. B.It is held by a local museum.
C.The bands are from 120 countries. D.Most of the festival goers are German.
2.Why did Exit Festival begin?
A.For political reasons. B.For personal reasons.
C.To help stop a fight. D.To offer help to the poor.
3.What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A.It falls in summer.
B.It is a live music festival.
C.It teaches people Scottish dances.
D.It invites the most famous bands.
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Richard Hosford fulfilled an ambition of founding a music festival his home county in 1991.
Richard said, “At that time, my aim was to create a festival with an informal atmosphere and the highest possible artistic standards.”
The festival was first planned in Canon Ray Nichols. The Gaudier Ensemble(乐团),of which Richard is a member, has returned each year to perform a wide range of chamber music(室内乐)at the festival.
Richard said, “Over many years we have built a special relationship with our audience. Teaching and encouraging a love of music are important elements of the festival, which has always included a concert for children, and now runs classes for promising young local musicians. Arriving from across Europe, the members of the Ensemble stay with hosts in the village and enjoy making music with old friends in the wonderful St. Mary’s Church.”
The event is now an established favourite on the South West music festival scene and this year will mark its 25th year with a programme that includes pieces by Mozart, Francaix, Schubert and Bruch from Dec 9 to Dec 12.
There will also be a late-night concert of light American gems by Gershwin, a family concert and a new commission by poet and broadcaster James Crowden and Lillie Harris from the Royal College of Music.
The festival will also welcome a group of recent Royal College of Music students who will perform alongside the Gaudier Ensemble at some concerts and work with talented local musical youngsters.
For more information about the festival, visit cerneabbasmusicfestival.co.uk. Booking forms are also available at local tourist information centres or by calling07527 528673.
1.When can people enjoy the music of Mozart?
A. On Dec 2. B. On Dec 6.
C. On Dec 9. D. On Dec 15.
2.Who will give a late-night concert of light American gems?
A. Richard Hosford. B. Gershwin.
C. James Crowden. D. Lillie Harris.
3.What is the main idea of the text?
A. To introduce the information of the music festival.
B. To provide people with information about music.
C. To tell people how to do well in giving performances.
D. To show how to visit cerneabbasmusicfestival.co.uk
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I left home to support my sister in her efforts to present a music festival. She lives on the other side of the world, and I went to visit her, not wanting to leave and feeling like I was leaving home against my will. However, I wanted to show her my support because she is my only sister.
So I boarded the plane in mid-August, and hated the long flight. I arrived, tired and hungry. I had left my husband of 2 years, alone, in our old New Orleans house.
I was all set and ready to perform for my sister for the music festival on Sunday morning when I received a call from Chicago. The hurricane was predicted to hit our city, and many people had already evacuated, but my husband chose to stay behind. He could not get a call to me on the other side of the world, but he could call his cousin in Chicago. He gave his cousin a message for me, that he would be just fine, and not to worry.
As the day wore on, I finally took the stage in front of hundreds of Europeans, and I realized, thanks to CNN, that New Orleans was under water.
I performed, hoping that my husband would survive. And I performed perfectly. The audience stood and applauded. I left the stage and went straight to the TV. I saw the street sign near my home, of Humanity Street, but nothing below it, except water.
In the days that followed, I found out that my house, my car, my clothes, my furniture, everything that I’d left behind was gone…but not my husband. He survived by riding on the rear bumper(后保险杠)of a VW bus, holding on to the overhead luggage rack, in the pouring rain, down the highway from New Orleans, half-way to Baton Rouge. The rest of the journey was a long walk, but he survived.
By the first week of September, I flew back to the Baton Rouge airport, and hugged my husband. Since then, our relationship has grown deeper; we have completely rebuilt our house, bought a new car, bought new furniture and new clothes and joined an inspirational, spirit-filled community.
1.2.Why did the author leave home?
A. To look after her sister. B. To attend a music festival.
C. To watch a performance. D. To visit her husband’s cousin.
3.4.How did the author feel when she left home?
A. Disappointed. B. Worried.
C. Tired. D. Unwilling.
5.6.What does the underlined word “evacuated” mean?
A. Gathered. B. Struggled.
C. Escaped. D. Hid.
7.8.What might be the title for the passage?
A. Lost it All, Gained Even More. B. Once Gone, Never Returned.
C. Caught in the Hurricane. D. Trapped in a Dilemma.
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I left home to support my sister in her efforts to present a music festival.She lives on the other side of the world, and I went to visit her,not wanting to leave and feeling like I was leaving home against my will.However,I wanted to show her my support because she is my only sister.
So I boarded the plane in mid-August,and hated the long flight.I arrived,tired and hungry.I had left my husband of 2 years,alone,in our old New Orleans house.
I was all set and ready to perform for my sister for the music festival on Sunday morning when I received a call from Chicago.The hurricane was predicted to hit our city,and many people had already evacuated,but my husband chose to stay behind.He could not get a call to me on the other side of the world,but he could call his cousin in Chicago.He gave his cousin a message for me,that he would be just fine,and not to worry.
As the day wore on,I finally took the stage in front of hundreds of Europeans,and I realized,thanks to CNN,that New Orleans was under water.
I performed,hoping that my husband would survive.And I performed perfectly.The audience stood and applauded.I left the stage and went straight to the TV.I saw the street sign near my home,of Humanity Street,but nothing below it,except water.
In the days that followed,I found out that my house,my car,my clothes,my furniture,everything that I'd left behind was gone...but not my husband.He survived by riding on the rear bumper(后保险杆)of a VW bus,holding on to the overhead luggage rack,in the pouring rain,down the highway from New Orleans,half-way to Baton Rouge.The rest of the journey was a long walk,but he survived.
By the first week of September,I flew back to the Baton Rouge airport,and hugged my husband.Since then,our relationship has grown deeper;we have completely rebuilt our house,bought a new car,bought new furniture and new clothes and joined an inspirational,spirit-filled community.
1.Why did the author leave home?
A. To look after her sister. B. To attend a music festival.
C. To watch a performance. D. To visit her husband's cousin.
2.How did the author feel when she left home?
A. Disappointed. B. Worried.
C. Tired. D. Unwilling.
3.What does the underlined word "evacuated" mean?
A. Gathered B. Struggled
C. Escaped D. Hid
4.What might be the title for the passage?
A. Lost it All,Gained Even More B. Once Gone,Never Returned
C. Caught in the Hurricane D. Trapped in a Dilemma
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One Sunday morning in August I went to a local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment ___1._ (late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me ___2._ the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man __3.__ (sit) at the front. He__4.__ (pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be__5.__ (mental) disabled.Behind him were other people to__6.__he was trying to talk, but after some minutes_7.__ walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed.I didn't want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn't like leaving him__8.__ his own either.After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had__9.__ amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.I'm glad I made the choice. It made__10.__ of us feel good.
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It was on Sunday morning in August that I went to local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment later that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me1.the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man2.(sit) at the front. He3.(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be4.(mental) disabled.
Behind him were other people to5.he was trying to talk, but after some minutes6.walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed
I didn’t want to7.(laugh)at for talking to him but I didn’t like leaving him8.his own either.
After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had9.amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.
I’m glad I made a choice. It made10.of us feel good.
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语法填空
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
One Sunday morning in August I went to local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment 1. _____ (late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me 2.____ the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man 3._____ (sit) at the front. He 4.______ (pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be5.______ (mental) disabled.
Behind him were other people to 6.____ he was trying to talk, but after some minutes 7._____ walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed.
I didn’t want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn’t like leaving him 8.____ his own either.
After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had 9.____ amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home. I’m glad I made a choice. It made 10.______ of us feel good.
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
One Sunday morning in August I went to local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment 1.(late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me 2. the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man 3.(sit) at the front. He 4.(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be 5.(mental) disabled.
Behind him were other people to 6.(who) he was trying to talk, but after some minutes 7.(them) walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed.
I didn't want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn't like leaving him 8. his own either.
After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had 9. amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.
I'm glad I made a choice. It made 10. of us feel good.
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The Green Gathering
Date:15th Aug. —22nd Aug.
Location: Chepstow Center
2018 Music Festivals, UK
Details: Over 100 live bands plus DJs on five private solar-powered stages. A wonderful site in a wooded area of outstanding natural beauty. 8 days of inspiration and relaxation are about traditional crafts, campaign stalls(活动摊位), and a magical kids’ area.
Sport Beat Music Festival
Date: 20th Aug. —29th Aug.
Location: Oxstalls Sports Park
Details: Time for fun in the sun with Sport Beat. The festival is for those who wish there are volleyball and netball games that take place over the weekend. Attractions include: ball coaching, food village, and bars. Please see details for VIP passes on our website.
Creamfields Festival
Date: 26th Aug.—28th Aug.
Location: Daresbury Court
Details: Creamfields is the world’s leading dance music festival. Creamfields is famous for many things, not just its traditional world class dancing but its unbeatable atmosphere! The festival mixes together style breaking pioneers from across the DJ and live music spectrum(声谱).
Wilkestock Charity Music Festival
Date: 27th Aug.—31st Aug. Location: Wilkestock Stadium
Details: With entertainment this year from mystery jets to a huge electronic lineup(阵容), this festival keeps turning up the heat year on year while keeping all profits donated direct to charity.
1.At which festival can children probably enjoy themselves thoroughly?
A.Creamfields Festival. B.The Green Gathering.
C.Sport Beat Music Festival. D.Wilkestock Charity Music Festival.
2.Where can a ball game be watched?
A.At Oxstalls Sports Park. B.At Daresbury Court.
C.At Wilkestock Stadium. D.At Chepstow Center.
3.How does Wilkestock Charity Music Festival differ from the other festivals?
A.It gives its earnings to people in need. B.It offers performance in the open air.
C.It entertains people with live music. D.It has five private solar-powered stages.
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A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!
Field Day
January 1, 2018. Sydney
Field Pay means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party,, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun - filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.
The Envision Festival
February 22 – 25, 2018, Uvita
The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an
opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival
March 2 - 4, 2018, Phoenix
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix、musical cele ra ,on of community culture. Since its founding in 2004 f it is the only 100% non – profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.
The Old Settler’s Music Festival
April 19 - 22, 2018, Dale
The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.
1.In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?
A. Phoenix B. Uvita.
C. Sydney D. Dale
2.What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?
A. It encourages people to receive education.
B. It is not aimed at making money.
C. It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.
D. It focuses on cultural exchanges.
3.Which festivals are connected with nature?
A. Field Day and the Envision Festival.
B. The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.
C. The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowll McDowell Mountain Music Festival.
D. The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.
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