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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 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) 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: July 19-28
There's 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: July 6-Aug. 24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) 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 want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?
A. June 15. B. July 19.
C. August 24. D. September 4.
2. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?
A. $18. B. $22.
C. $36. D. $41.
3. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you're advised to go to _____.
A. Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
B. the Glimmerglass Festival
C. Cheyenne Frontier Days
D. Moab Music Festival
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。文章是四个艺术节日的广告。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Moab Music Festival部分中的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.可知，今年将有16场音乐会，其中包括三场“洞穴音乐会”，在那里，客人们要乘船45分钟沿科罗拉多河而下欣赏演出。根据它的活动时间是When: Aug.29-Sept.9结合选项可知，9月4日可以参加。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cheyenne Frontier Days部分中的Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23 cfdrodeo.com可知，比赛门票起价18美元，cfdrodeo.com上的音乐会门票是23美元。由此可知，如果你去夏延看比赛和欣赏音乐会，你至少会付18+23=41美元。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Glimmerglass Festival部分中的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).可知，今年的演出包括瓦格纳的《飞翔的荷兰人》和威尔第的《国王的一天》，以纪念这两位作曲家的200岁生日。由此可知，如果你是瓦格纳的忠实粉丝，建议你去参加“微光玻璃音乐节”。故选B。
【点睛】事实询问题，这类试题通常以疑问词what/who/when/where/why/how引起的特殊问句，就文章中某一词语、某一句子、某一段落或某一具体细节和事实进行提问。解答此类试题首先要弄清题目和每一个选项的含义，然后按题目要求寻找与之相关的细节，正确估计答案来源。同时要注意题目和文章中的暗示作用，特别注意辨别各种信息，确认各种信息。如第1小题，根据Moab Music Festival部分中的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.可知，今年将有16场音乐会，其中包括三场“洞穴音乐会”，在那里，客人们要乘船45分钟沿科罗拉多河而下欣赏演出。根据它的活动时间是When: Aug.29-Sept.9结合选项可知，9月4日可以参加。故选D。
