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Here are some important events in August in Britain. Read them and answer the following questions.
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Ⅰ. Great British Beer Festival
Tue. 3 Aug.—Sat. 7 Aug.
London
Drink, music and other entertainments (娱乐). Th is is held at Earls Court.
http: // www.gbbf.org
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Ⅱ. Bristol International Balloon Festival
Thur. 12 Aug.—Sun.15 Aug.
Bristol
Europe’s largest hot air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking part.
http:// www. Bristolfiesta.co.uk
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Ⅲ. Edinburgh International Festival
Fri. 13 Aug—Sun. 5 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. 30 Aug
A public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People take trips or short vacations during the holiday.
For more: Travel / Transport.
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( )21. Where is the Great British Beer Festival held?
A. In Bristol. B. In Wales. C. At Earls Court. D. In Edinburgh.
( )22. What is the Edinburgh International Festival about?
A. Food B. Clothes C. Art D. Sports.
( )23. The text is most probably taken from__________.
A. a travel guide B. a history book
C. a newspaper report D. a geography textbook
