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A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!
Field Day
January 1, Sydney
Field Day means New Year's Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city's original multistage outdoor party, it's a gathering of friends coming together for a great funfilled first day of the year. There's an air of hope and positive energy in beautiful surroundings on a perfect summer's day.
The Envision Festival
February 22－25, Uvita
The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practise art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival
March 2－4, Phoenix
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix's musical celebration of community culture. Since its founding in 2004, it is the only 100% nonprofit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.
The Old Settler's Music Festival
April 19－22, Dale
The Old Settler's Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler's Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。四个音乐节即将在世界不同的城市举行，每个音乐节都希望通过自己的特点吸引来自世界各地的音乐爱好者。
1．In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year's Day?
A．Sydney. B．Uvita.
C．Phoenix. D．Dale.
解析：选A 根据Field Day中的“...it's a gathering of friends coming together for a great funfilled first day of the year.”可知，在悉尼举办的Field Day音乐节可以让朋友们在一起度过充满欢乐的新年第一天。故答案为A。
2．What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?
A．It encourages people to receive education.
B．It is not aimed at making money.
C．It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.
D．It focuses on cultural exchanges.
解析：选B 根据The McDowell Mountain Music Festival的介绍中提到的“...it is the only 100% nonprofit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community.”可知，这个音乐节是唯一一个百分之百非营利的音乐节，也可以推断出这是该音乐节与其他音乐节的不同之处。故答案为B。
3．Which festivals are connected with nature?
A．Field Day and the Envision Festival.
B．The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.
C．The Old Settler's Music Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.
D．The Envision Festival and the Old Settler's Music Festival.
解析：选D 根据The Envision Festival的介绍中提到的“...our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.”可知，该音乐节的目的与增强人与自然的关系有关；再由The Old Settler's Music Festival的介绍中提到的“The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season.”可知，该音乐节的举办地是在野花盛开的乡村。所以这两个音乐节都与自然有关。故答案为D。
