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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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C
【解析】
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【21题详解】
细节理解题。由Melt! Festival, Germany中的“Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.”可知，大约90%参加节日的人是德国人，这为练习说德语提供了一个绝佳的机会。所以 Melt! Festival特别之处是大多数参加节日的人都是德国人。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由Exit Festival, Serbia中的“ the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) ”可知，这个节日开始是为了表达人们对政府的不满。如今，它不那么政治化了。所以 Exit Festival最开始的原因是出于政治目的。故选A项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland中的“ 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.”可知，周末最令人愉快的部分是Ceilidh（传统苏格兰舞蹈和派对），它总是一个非常活跃的活动。如果你是初学者也没关系，因为乐队会教你每一支舞蹈。所以教人们苏格兰舞蹈让Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival与众不同。故选C项。
