20.Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where:Becket,Massachusetts
When:June 15-Aug.24Each summer,this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50companies from around the world.Highlights (最精彩的部分)this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's"The Lark Ascending",which opens the festival.
Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at 22.jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where:Moab,Utah
When:Aug.29-Sept.9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music.But since 1992,it has hosted a private festival that brings classical,jazz,Latin and other types of music to the land.This year there will be 16concerts,including three"Grotto Concerts",where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at 25.moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where:Cheyenne,Wyoming
When:July 19-28
There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival,from an"Indian village"and Old West museum to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attraction,with cowboys (牛仔) and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at 18,and concert tickets at 23.cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where:Cooperstown,New York
When:July 6-Aug.24
Each summer,opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson.This year's performances include Wagner's"The Flying Dutchman"and Verdi's"King for a Day",in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).
Tickets start at 26.glimmerglass.org.
25.If you want to enjoy a"Grotto Concert",which date suits you best?B
A.June 15.
B.September4
C.August 24
D.July 19
26.If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert,how much will you pay at least?D
A.18
B.22
C.36
D.41
27.If you are a big fan of Wagner,you're advised to go toD.
A.Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
B.Cheyenne Frontier Days
C.Moab Music Festival
D.The Glimmerglass Festival.
分析 文章是四個藝術方面的節(jié)日的廣告,介紹了活動的時間地點,活動的內容等信息.
解答 25---27 BDD
25.答案B.細節(jié)題:根據(jù)Grotto Concert 定位到第二個廣告,它的活動時間是When:Aug.29--Sept.9,所以選B.
26.答案D.細節(jié)題:根據(jù)Cheyenne定位到第三個廣告,它的價格是Competition tickets start at 18,and concert tickets at 23.cfdrodeo.com 所以選D.
27.答案D.細節(jié)題:根據(jù)Wagner 定位到第四個廣告,它的標題是The Glimmerglass Festival所以選D.
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