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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
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了四個(gè)節(jié)日的情況，包括時(shí)間、地點(diǎn)和特色活動等。
【1題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Lollapalooza部分中“September 29 — October 1(9月29號到10月1日)”可知，Lollapalooza音樂節(jié)持續(xù)三天。故選D。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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.(這個(gè)節(jié)日不僅是關(guān)于音樂，它也關(guān)于食物，著名廚師的烹飪節(jié)目和40多家當(dāng)?shù)鼐茝S每年的特色)”可知，Bottlerock有烹飪表演。故選B。
【3題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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(這將是首個(gè)為這座匯集了無與倫比的人才、多樣性和文化的城市做出貢獻(xiàn)的節(jié)日，同時(shí)它也致力于解決城市面臨的一些緊迫挑戰(zhàn))”可知，游客可以從LA3C了解洛杉磯面臨的緊迫挑戰(zhàn)。故選D。
