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(2019·山西八校联考)Belgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so you’re sure to find a festival that suits your taste.
Groezrock
Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a small event to an international festival that had 33，000 visitors in 2016. If you’re into the harder stuff(东西), this is where you need to go.
When? April 29－30. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, emo, ska and rock in all its variations. Free? No.
Sfinks Mixed
Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kidfriendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances aimed at children.
When? July 27－30. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? The festival is free; the camping is not.
Graspop Metal Meeting
If Groezrock doesn’t seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might. As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2016 the festival received 140，000 visitors who came to watch the more than 100 bands performing.
When? June 16－18. Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.
Genk on Stage
Genk on Stage is a pop musical with not only a lot of Belgian artists, but also some international names. 80，000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2016.
When? June 23－25. Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，涉及音乐节话题。作者推荐了比利时几个重要的音乐节。
1．Which may kick off the festival season in Belgium?
A．Groezrock. B．Sfinks Mixed.
C．Graspop Metal Meeting. D．Genk on Stage.
A 解析：细节理解题。根据Groezrock部分中的“Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium.”可知，Groezrock拉开了比利时音乐节的序幕。
2．What do we know about Sfinks Mixed?
A．It enjoys worldwide popularity.
B．It’s mainly targeted at kids.
C．It combines fun with culture.
D．It features certain types of music.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据Sfinks Mixed部分中的“Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do...”可知，该音乐节将娱乐和文化结合在一起。
3．Where are crazy metal music enthusiasts most likely to go?
A．Meerhout. B．Boechout.
C．Genk. D．Dessel.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据Graspop Metal Meeting部分中的“If Groezrock doesn’t seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might...this festival is all about metal, rock and punk.”可知，对于狂热的金属乐爱好者，Graspop Metal Meeting可能更适合他们；再结合下文的“Where? Dessel.”可知举办地是Dessel，故选D。
