The Firegathering18－20 MayThe Firegathering festival returns to an unidentified place some

The Firegathering
18－20 May
The Firegathering festival returns to an unidentified place somewhere in the Sussex countryside this May.The ticket price is a very agreeable ￡40，an amount that the organisers promise covers only the costs of staging the event.As well as the night­club singers and dancers and circus performers，you can expect live performances from local stars.If this looks like it might be right for you，you’d be well advised to book your ticket soon；the event has sold out every year since its beginning four years ago.
Sheep Music
20－22 July
Sheep Music started life as a garden party and has developed into a full­scale(全面的) community event.Even though the advertising has always been limited to word of mouth，the huge number of people in 2005 left organizers worried that the large crowds could ruin the festival’s family feel.Luckily July sees the return of this brilliant party.The climax(高潮) comes in the shape of Saturday night’s full­scale parade(游行) and fancy dress ball that you just would not expect to happen in the other sleepy Welsh borders.
The Big Chill
3－5 August
Ten years on and The Big Chill could very well be close to becoming a big pop festival like Glastonbury.That said，the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music that would otherwise pass them by.Families have always been given a warm welcome and it’s fair to say that The Big Chill is probably the most child­friendly of all the medium­sized festivals.If you’ve never been，you should certainly go.
Summer Sundae
10－12 August
Although only a year old this summer，Summer Sundae has quickly inspired the imaginations of Leicesteks music lovers.Last year’s event was a success，noted by more than a few mentions at the UK Festival Awards.It is set in the impressive grounds of De Montfort Hall.Although the performers are still to be confirmed，the cabins are sure to be there.These small buildings are made from wood and carpets，storage space，and can fit a family for the night.
【小题1】What can we learn about The Firegathering?A．The festival will take place in a park.B．No profits will be made from the festival.C．The audience will be bigger than expected.D．A lot of national stars will perform at the festival.【小题2】How did Sheep Music advertise itself?A．By holding a parade.B．By advertising orally.C．By giving performances.D．By holding a family party.【小题3】Which festival will provide accommodation for the audience?A．The Firegathering.B．Sheep Music.C．The Big Chill.D．Summer Sundae.【小题4】What is the similarity of these festivals?A．All of them entertain attendants with music.B．All of them have a long history.C．All of them need advance booking.D．All of them can be compared with Glastonbury.B

(答案→)B 解析：【小题1】　B解析　推理判断题。根据第一则广告中的“The ticket price is a very agreeable ￡40，an amount that the organisers promise covers only the costs of staging the event.”可知门票收入只能支付会演的成本。由此推断，它并不以盈利为目的。【小题2】　B解析　细节理解题。根据第二则广告中的“Even though the advertising has always been limited to word of mouth...”可知Sheep Music是通过口头宣传的。【小题3】　D解析　推理判断题。细读最后一则广告的最后一句：这些小建筑物是木制的，铺着地毯，有储藏间，适合一家人过夜。由此推断，Summer Sundae提供住宿。【小题4】　A解析　细节理解题。根据四则广告中分别出现的singers and dancers，fancy dress ball，plenty of music和music lovers可知，这些节日都和音乐有关。

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