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World's Best Summer Music Festivals
The Governors Ball 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, electronica, 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 Festival
Created by two Danish college students, Roskilde has developed from a hippie(嬉皮士) gathering ground to a mainstream music festival. The festival attracts an international following and features performances from more than 3 ,000 artists. Bands include a mix of contemporary and lesser-known performers. and visitors can 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 can you do at the Governors Ball Music 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 Festival?
A. It lasts the longest time.
B. Its modern 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 Festival. B. Rock al Parque.
C. Montreux Jazz Festival. D. The Governors Ball Music Festival.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
【解析】
本文是应用文。介绍了四个世界最好的夏季音乐节的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分中To take a break from the music, festival goers can participate in activities. such as Silent Disco or lawn(草坪)games.可知音乐节的观众们可以从音乐中休息一下，参加一些活动。比如无声迪斯科或草地游戏。由此可知，在Governors Ball音乐节上，可以跳无声迪斯科，玩草坪游戏等活动来放松，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二部分中Created by two Danish college students, Roskilde has developed from a hippie(嬉皮士) gathering ground to a mainstream music festival.可知由两名丹麦大学生创立的Roskilde音乐节已经从嬉皮士的聚集地发展成为主流音乐节。由此可知，Roskilde Festival最初由两名大学生创办，故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四部分的Rock al Parque Most music festivals require tickets, but the participation in the three-day festival is free of charge.可知大多数音乐节都需要门票，但是三天的音乐节是免费的。由此可知，Rock al Parque是免费的，故选B。
