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Here are some important events in August in Britain.
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I. Great British Beer Festival
Tue., 2 Aug. Sat., 6 Aug,
London
Drink, music and other entertainments. This is held at Earls Court
http: //www. gbbf. org
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II. Bristol International Balloon Festival
Thun., 11 Aug. —Sun., 14 Aug.
Bristol
Europe's largest hot air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking part
http: / / www. Bristol fiesta. co. uk
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III. Edinburgh International Festival
Fri., 12 Aug. —Sun., 4 Sep.
Edinburgh
A festival of classical music, operas and dances in Edinburgh.
http: //www. eif. co. uk
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IV. Summer Bank Holiday
Mon., 29 Aug.
A public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People take trips or short vacations during the holiday.
http: //www. travel/transport
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1. If you want to enjoy yourself at the beer festival, you should go to ________.
A. London B. Bristol C. Edinburg D. Glasgow
2. How long does the Bristol International Balloon Festival last?
A. 3 days. B. 4 days. C. 5 days. D. 6 days.
3. What is the Edinburgh International Festival about?
A. Food B. Clothes. C. Art D. Sports.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了英国8月份的一些重要事件。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格内第一部分的“I. Great British Beer Festival（英国啤酒节）”和“London（伦敦）”可知，想要在啤酒节玩得尽兴，应去伦敦。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格内第二部分的“Thur., 11Aug.—Sun., 14Aug”（8月11日，星期四--8月14日，星期日）可知Bristol International Balloon Festival持续4天。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格内第三部分中的“A festival of classical music, operas and dances in Edinburgh（爱丁堡古典音乐、歌剧和舞蹈的节日）”可知Edinburgh International Festival是关于艺术的。故选C。
