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It is one of the liveliest festivals that happen in Bath and it is returning this September. The Jane Austen Festival kicks off on September 8 and runs for ten days until September 17 with events running every day and evening.
What are some of the festival highlights?
Grand Regency Costumed Charity Walk
The highlight is usually the walk which sees 600 or more fans dressed in period dress as they walk from Royal Crescent Lawn through the city to Parade Gardens. It is a splendid sight to see in the historic, Georgian streets.
When: Saturday, September 9/11：00 a．m.～12：30 p．m.
Where: Royal Crescent Lawn
Tickets: ￡10 per adult/FREE to watch
Mr Wickham and an evening with Jane Austen
Jane Austen's most memorable characters come to life at the Old Theatre Royal. Performances include the handsome Wickham (Adrian Lukis). Period music and a talk from historian Catherine Curzon will also feature.
When: Sunday, September 10/7：30 p．m.～9：00 p．m.
Where: The Masonic Hall (Old Theatre Royal)
Regency Dance Workshops
“There is nothing like dancing. After all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished societies…”
Join in on the fun. Costumes are welcome but not necessary!
When: Thursday, September 14/(Beginners)10：30 a．m.～12：00 noon/(Improvers)1：30 p．m.～3：00 p．m.
Where: Assembly Rooms
Tickets: ￡15
Are there any free events？Yes.
A Reading of Northanger Abbey. The novel will be read aloud throughout the festival. Sections of Austen's first novel are set in Bath and you can still find the locations mentioned!
When: Every day from Sept. 10～Sept. 17 from 2：00 p．m.～3：00 p．m.
Where：Waterstones bookshop, Milsom Street (upstairs)
语篇导读 本文介绍了简·奥斯汀艺术节上的几项活动。
1．What does the author say about the festival?
A．It is in honor of a novel.
B．It starts on September 8.
C．It is held beyond Bath.
D．It is intended for the locals.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的The Jane Austen Festival kicks off on September 8可知，该节日开始于9月8日，故选B项。
2．Where should people wear special costumes to attend an event?
A．Royal Crescent Lawn. B．The Masonic Hall.
C．Assembly Rooms. D．Waterstones bookshop.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据Grand Regency Costumed Charity Walk部分中的sees 600 or more fans dressed in period dress可知，参加该活动的人都穿着那个时期的服装，而该活动举行地为Royal Crescent Lawn，故选A项。
3．Which of the following charges no money?
A．Joining in the Grand Regency Costumed Charity Walk.
B．Attending a lecture from a historian.
C．Getting Austen's novel in a bookshop.
D．Enjoying the public reading of a novel.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据Are there any free events？Yes.部分中的A Reading of Northanger Abbey可知，小说《诺桑觉寺》的朗读活动是免费的，故选D项。
