A
The Firegathering
18-20May
The Fire gathering festival returns to an unidentified place somewhere in the Sussex countryside this May. The ticket price is a very agreeable 40, an amount that the organisers promise covers only the costs of staging the event. As well as the night-club singers and dancers and circus performers, you can expect live performances from local stars. If this looks like it might be right for you, you'd be well advised to book your ticket soon; the event has sold out every year since its beginning four years ago.
Sheep Music
20-22July
Sheep Music started life as a garden party and has developed into a full-scale(全面的)community event. Even though the advertising has always been limited to word of mouth, the huge number of people two years ago left organisers worried that the large crowds could ruin the festival's family feel. Luckily July sees the return of this brilliant party. The climax(高潮) comes in the shape of Saturday night's full- scale parade that you just would not expect to happen in the otherwise sleepy Welsh borders.
The Big Chill
3-5 August
Ten years on and The Big Chill could very well be close to becoming a big pop festival like Glastonbury. That said, the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music that would otherwise pass them by. Families have always been given a warm welcome and it's fair to say that The Big Chill is probably the most child-friendly of all the medium-sized festivals. If you've never been, you should certainly go.
Summer Sundae
10-12August
Although only a year old this summer, Summer Sundae has quickly inspired the imaginations of Leicesteks music lovers. Last year's event was a success, noted by more than a few mentions at the UK Festival Awards. It is set in the impressive grounds of De Montfort Hall. Although the performers are still to be confirmed, the cabins(小屋) are sure to be there. These small buildings are made from wood and carpets, storage space, and can fit a family for the night.
1. If you are free only in July, you can choose ________.
A. The Fire gathering B. Sheep Music
C. The Big Chill D. Summer Sundae
2. What can we learn about The Big Chill .
A. The festival will take place in a park.B. The audience will be bigger than expected
C. No profits will be made from the festival.D. A lot of national stars will perform at the festival.
3. What do the four festivals have in common?
A. They have a long history. B. visitors need to book ticket in advance.
C. visitors can enjoy music D. They can be compared with Glastonbury.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了四个节日的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sheep Music 中的“20-22July ”可知，Sheep Music举办的时间为7月20日至7月22日。所以你只在7月有空，可以选择参加Sheep Music。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Big Chill中的“That said, the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music”（也就是说，数以千计的参观者仍然可以在美丽的东鹿公园里放松，聆听大量的音乐）。由此可知节日将在一个公园里举行。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Firegathering中的“As well as the night-club singers and dancers and circus performers, you can expect live performances from local stars.”（除了夜总会的歌手、舞者和马戏团演员，你还可以期待当地明星的现场表演）根据Sheep Music中的“Sheep Music started life as a garden party and has developed into a full-scale(全面的)community event”（绵羊音乐节起源于一个游园会，现已发展成为一个全面的社区活动）根据The Big Chill中的“That said, the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music”（也就是说，数以千计的参观者仍然可以在美丽的东鹿公园里放松，聆听大量的音乐）根据Summer Sundae中的“Although only a year old this summer, Summer Sundae has quickly inspired the imaginations of Leicesteks music lovers.”（虽然Summer Sundae只举办过一次，但它已经迅速激发了莱斯特克斯音乐爱好者的想象力。）由此可知，这四个节日的共同之处是游客可以欣赏音乐。故选C项。
