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祁县中学高二四月月考试题
英语B卷
I. 阅读理解(每小题3分,20小题,共计60分)
第一节(共15小题,每题3分,共45分)
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Music festivals in Europe
Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands. Around 90% of the people celebrating the festival are Germans , with whom it provides a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old castle, the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. Now it’s less political but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc. and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
1. Which is True about Melt! Festival?
A. It provides German lessons. B. The bands are from 120 countries.
C. It is held by a local museum. D. Most of the festival visitors are Germans.
2. Why did Exit Festival begin?
A. For personal reasons. B. For political reasons.
C. To help stop a fight. D. To offer help to the poor.
3. What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A. It falls in summer. B. It invites the most famous bands.
C. It teaches peopl