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 Four interesting festivals £º
   Grand Old Days£º 

   Phone numeber: (651) 699-0029      E-mail address: [email protected]
   Grand Old Days is one of the Midwest’s largest one-day festivals. It’s held every year on the first Sunday in June. It starts at 7:45 am until 5:00 pm. You should pay $8 for a ticket to enter the live music festival gardens and you must be at least 21 years old. There are a lot of interesting activities for the whole family. 
   Uptown Art Fair£º
   Phone numeber: (612) 823-4581   E-mail address: [email protected]
   There is a wide variety of artwork you can buy from only a few dollars to thousands of dollars. There are also activities held by some artists. Uptown Art Fair starts on August 5th and ends on August 7th. It is free to attend. The opening time and closing time are Friday 11 am-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-8 pm, and Sunday 10 am-6 pm.
    Minnesota State Fair£º
    Phone numeber: (651) 288-4400    E-mail address: [email protected]
    It is one of the most popular fairs in Minnesota. It starts on August 25th and goes through Labor Day on September 5th. Tickets for adults (aged 13-64) are $11, seniors (aged 65 and older) $9, kids (aged 5-12) $8 and children under 5 are free of charge. It opens at 6 am and closes at midnight. The State Fair has lots of fun activities, bands, games, and rides.
    Nativity County Fair£º
    Phone numeber: (651) 696-5401    E-mail address: [email protected]
    The Nativity County Fair is a kid’s fair, but it has some fun things for adults as well. You can buy tickets for the rides and games, and the price depends on how many tickets you want to buy. It starts from September 16th to September 18th.
1. Which of the following lasts the longest?
    A. Grand Old Days.                 B. Minnesota State Fair.
    C. Uptown Art Fair.              D. Nativity County Fair.
2. How much should a couple with their 4-year-old son pay to attend the Minnesota State Fair?
    A. 17 dollars.                     B. 19 dollars.   
    C. 22 dollars.                     D. 30 dollars.
3. The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is to           .

A. advertise some popular festivals.
    B. introduce some festival activities. 
    C. give advice on kids’ festival safety.
    D. compare the costs of different festivals.
4. Where can you probably find the passage?
    A. In a museum guide.                  B. In a business report.
    C. In a book review.                    D. On a tourist website.