1、 Here's a selection of festivals of the United States in summer.
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Films at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical accompaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.
May 29 to June 1 ; www.silentfilm.org
The Union Street Festival
This popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city, in the most fashionable shopping area of Union Street. This year, there are many ihemes—fashion, beer, wine, biscuits tasting, technology, craft, and health and fitness.
June 7 to 10; www.unionstreetfestival.com
The North Beach Festival
Situated in North Beach, known for its associations with the "Beat Generation", this is San Francisco's oldest street party, with live entertainment, delicious food and arts and crafts. Festival-goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food. There is also the “ Blessing of the Animals”,a tradition in San Francisco which takes place at The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi (610 Vallejo Street) at 2 pm on both days of the festival.
June 15 to 16;www.sfnorthbeach.org
The Stern Grove Festival
This is the oldest free summer art festival of its kind in the United Stales, lt includes a wide variety of acts, from the local symphony orchestra to well-known artists such as Smokey Robinson.
Sundays from June 22 to Aug. 24; www.stemgrove.org
1.Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?
A.The Union Street Festival.
B.The San Francisco Silent Film Feslival.
C.The North Beach Festival.
D.The Stem Grove Festival
2.How is the North Beach Festival different from the other festivals?
A.Festival-goers can enjoy food.
B.It lasts the shortest time.
C.lts food has the longest history.
D.Some foreign culture is presented in it.
3.When can you enjoy the oldest art festival in the United States?
A.Saturdays in July.
B.Saturdays in May.
C.Sundays in May.
D.Sundays in July.