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Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15---Aug.24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) in 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 16 concerts, 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: July19---28
There is 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 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: July6---Aug.24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country 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.
1. If you are interested in dance performance, which date suits you best?
A. June 6. B. June 28. C. August 29. D. September 9.
2. Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?
A. Becket, Massachusetts. B. Moab, Utah.
C. Cheyenne, Wyoming. D. Cooperstown, New York.
3. If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose?
A. Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival B. The Glimmerglass Festival
C. Cheyenne Frontier Days D. Moab Music Festival
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个节日的庆祝地点、时间以及每个节日的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival部分下的When: Jun.15---Aug.24 Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world.可知该节日的时间是从6月15日到8月24日，期间会有来自全世界超过50个公司在这个舞蹈的中心展示各种舞蹈。如果是一个舞蹈爱好者可以在6月15日到8月24日到这儿来。B. June 28. (6月28日)在上述时间之内，故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cheyenne Frontier Days部分下的Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming There is 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 and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.可知Cheyenne Frontier Days在Cheyenne, Wyoming举行，在这个具有117年历史的节日上，从“印度村庄和老西部博物馆”到乡村音乐会，每个人都可以欣赏到自己喜欢的。但竞赛仍然是主要的吸引力，牛仔和女牛仔在世界最大的露天舞台上争夺巨额奖金。如果想要看竞赛和听音乐会可以到Cheyenne, Wyoming。C. Cheyenne, Wyoming.符合以上说法，故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Glimmerglass Festival部分下的This year's performances include Wagner's ''The Flying Dutchman'' and ''King for a Day'', in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家). (今年的表演包括Wagner's的“飞行的荷兰人”和Verdi's的“国王的一天”，这两个作品都是为了纪念两个作曲家的200年诞辰)可知如果是Wagner的粉丝，可以参加The Glimmerglass Festival。B. The Glimmerglass Festival符合以上说法，故选B项。
