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Festival Season is Back
Lollapalooza
Where: Chicago, IL September 29—October 1
Lollapalooza has been around for more than two decades. The three-day music festival, which is held at Chicago's central Grand Park, will run from late September to early October. A full vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required for entry. As for performers, Lollapalooza 2021 will be headlined by Foo fighters and Tyler, the Creator.
Bottlerock
Where: Los Angeles, CA September 3—5
Bottlerock, which is Napa Valleys first large-scale music festival, will return in early September. As much as the festival is about the music, it's also about the food, cooking shows from famous chefs and more than 40 local wine factories featured each year. Headliners include the Foo Fighters and Guns N' Roses.
Life Is Beautiful
Where: Las Vegas, NV December 17-19
Hosted in downtown Las Vegas, Life Is Beautiful is as glamorous as music festivals. Along with big names in hip-hop and electronic music, the festival also includes comedy acts and artists who create large art pieces live for attendees to see. Headliners include ASAP Rocky, Billie Eilish and Young Thug.
LA3C
Where: Los Angeles, CA December 2-4
LA3C—which stands for Los Angeles, the Capital of Creativity & Culture — will host its festival in early December. Along with live music, the event will also include comedy shows, cooking experiences, fashion shows and class experiences.
The event is hosted by Penske Media Corporation, which is led by Chairman and CEO Jay. This will be the first festival of its kind to contribute to a city that combines talent, diversity and culture like no other while it is also engaged in an attempt to solve some of the city's pressing challenges,” said LA3C Chief Executive Juan Mora. “Jay's vision and the commitment to positively impact the city of Los Angeles is inspiring.”
1. How long does Lollapalooza last?
A. More than two decades. B. About two months.
C. Four days. D. Three days.
2. What can visitors do at Bottlerock?
A. Get a COVID test. B. Watch chefs work. C. Act in a comedy. D. Enjoy fashion shows.
3 Where can visitors learn about Los Angeles' pressing challenges?
A. Lollapalooza. B. Bottlerock. C. Life Is Beautiful. D. LA3C.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D
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【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个节日的情况，包括时间、地点和特色活动等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Lollapalooza部分中“September 29 — October 1(9月29号到10月1日)”可知，Lollapalooza音乐节持续三天。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bottlerock部分中“As much as the festival is about the music, it's also about the food, cooking shows from famous chefs and more than 40 local wine factories featured each year.(这个节日不仅是关于音乐，它也关于食物，著名厨师的烹饪节目和40多家当地酒厂每年的特色)”可知，Bottlerock有烹饪表演。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据LA3C部分中“This will be the first festival of its kind to contribute to a city that combines talent, diversity and culture like no other while it is also engaged in an attempt to solve some of the city's pressing challenges(这将是首个为这座汇集了无与伦比的人才、多样性和文化的城市做出贡献的节日，同时它也致力于解决城市面临的一些紧迫挑战)”可知，游客可以从LA3C了解洛杉矶面临的紧迫挑战。故选D。
