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Top Music Festivals in 2021
Coachella
Selling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place where the coolest bands are watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, Coachella is a constant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.
When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; Indio
Ultra Music Festival
Seen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a bold and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.
When & where: March 26-28, 2021; Miami
South By South West
Regarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.
When &, where: March 16-20, 2021; Austin
The Governors Ball Music Festival
Another event which proves the music loving potential of Randall's Island Park is Governors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats, Governors Ball has what you want.
When & where: June 11-14, 2021; New York
1. Which music festival lasts the most days?
A. Coachella B. Ultra Music Festival.
C. South By South West D. The Governors Ball Music Festival.
2. What is special about Ultra Music Festival?
A. It's held in a park.
B. It features electronic music
C. It's a gathering of popular DJs.
D. It's the most popular in the country.
3. Which city could you go if you love both music and movies?
A. Indio. B. Miami. C. Austin D. New York.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。主要介紹了2021年四個(gè)著名的音樂(lè)節(jié)。
【1題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。對(duì)照每一節(jié)中“When &. where”部分，根據(jù)Coachella下列“When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; Indio(何時(shí)&.何地：4月9-11日&.2021年6月16日至18日；Indio)”可知， Coachella持續(xù)六天，是四個(gè)音樂(lè)節(jié)里面持續(xù)時(shí)間最長(zhǎng)的。故選A項(xiàng)。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二節(jié)Ultra Music Festival下列段落中“Seen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe…(被視為全國(guó)乃至全球電子音樂(lè)愛(ài)好者的終極聚會(huì)……)”可知，Ultra Music Festival是一個(gè)以電子樂(lè)為主的音樂(lè)節(jié)。故選B項(xiàng)。
【3題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三節(jié)South By South West下列段落中“Regarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing. (作為終極潮流的引領(lǐng)者和職業(yè)生涯的啟動(dòng)者，SXSW是一個(gè)通過(guò)表演、展示、演講、放映等方式享受音樂(lè)、電影和互動(dòng)亮點(diǎn)的年度展示。幾乎占領(lǐng)了整個(gè)Austin市，音樂(lè)界的每個(gè)人，從歌迷到媒體，都聚集在這里來(lái)發(fā)現(xiàn)下一個(gè)大事件。)”可知，如果你既喜歡音樂(lè)又喜歡電影，你應(yīng)該去Austin市。故選C項(xiàng)。
