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Top Summer Music Festivals to Travel to
Summer is the best time of a year for music lovers, especially if you love the outdoor concert scene. Festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Primavera Sound
To kick off the summer, there’s no better place than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to taste the local food and wine.
May 31-June 4; Barcelona, Spain
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $ 86-$ 323
Governors Ball
One of the great summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the playing artists include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
June 2-4; New York City, New York, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop
Price: $ 105-$ 405
Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is another summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most well-known musicians will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper.
June 8-11; Manchester, Tennessee, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $ 210-$ 554
Firefly Music Festival
Many people haven’t thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, but mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Headliners for this year’s show are The Weeknd, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, Chance the Rapper, and Bob Dylan.
June 15-18; Dover, Delaware, USA
Music Type: Blues, rock
Price: $ 179-$ 499
1. What is special about Firefly Music Festival?
A. It performs Blues. B. It is popular with travelers.
C. It is held in summer. D. It has many famous musicians.
2. When can you enjoy Flume’s performance?
A. On May 31. B. On June 3. C. On June 9. D. On June 15.
3. What can we know from the introduction?
A. These four music festivals are intended for music professionals.
B. The Zombies is a music game for students from music school to play.
C. Some famous musicians will take part in the event to be held in Manchester.
D. Chance the Rapper will not tour around the world but just stay in one city.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个夏季音乐节的详细情况，包括音乐节特色、参加演出的音乐家举办的时间地点、音乐类型和票价。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章每个活动的音乐类型（Music Type）比较可知，Firefly Music Festival的独特之处在于有鲁斯音乐（Blues）。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Governors Ball中的“Some of the playing artists include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.( 一些演奏艺术家包括Tool，Phoenix，Lorde, Flume，和Wu-Tang Clan。)” 可知有 Flume的表演，演出时间是June2-4，选项中6月3日在此期间。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Bonnaroo中的“Some of the most well-known musicians will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper. (一些最出名的音乐家将在今年演出，包括U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Weeknd和Chance the Rapper。)” 并结合“June 8-11; Manchester, Tennessee, USA(6月8 – 11日；曼彻斯特，美国田纳西州)”可知，一些著名的音乐家将参加在曼彻斯特举行的活动。故选C。
