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Top Music Festivals in 2021
Coachella
Selling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place where the coolest bands are watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, Coachella is a constant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.
When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; Indio
Ultra Music Festival
Seen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a bold and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.
When & where: March 26-28, 2021; Miami
South By South West
Regarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.
When &, where: March 16-20, 2021; Austin
The Governors Ball Music Festival
Another event which proves the music loving potential of Randall's Island Park is Governors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats, Governors Ball has what you want.
When & where: June 11-14, 2021; New York
1. Which music festival lasts the most days?
A. Coachella B. Ultra Music Festival.
C. South By South West D. The Governors Ball Music Festival.
2. What is special about Ultra Music Festival?
A. It's held in a park.
B. It features electronic music
C. It's a gathering of popular DJs.
D. It's the most popular in the country.
3. Which city could you go if you love both music and movies?
A. Indio. B. Miami. C. Austin D. New York.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了2021年四个著名的音乐节。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。对照每一节中“When &. where”部分，根据Coachella下列“When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; Indio(何时&.何地：4月9-11日&.2021年6月16日至18日；Indio)”可知， Coachella持续六天，是四个音乐节里面持续时间最长的。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二节Ultra Music Festival下列段落中“Seen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe…(被视为全国乃至全球电子音乐爱好者的终极聚会……)”可知，Ultra Music Festival是一个以电子乐为主的音乐节。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三节South By South West下列段落中“Regarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing. (作为终极潮流的引领者和职业生涯的启动者，SXSW是一个通过表演、展示、演讲、放映等方式享受音乐、电影和互动亮点的年度展示。几乎占领了整个Austin市，音乐界的每个人，从歌迷到媒体，都聚集在这里来发现下一个大事件。)”可知，如果你既喜欢音乐又喜欢电影，你应该去Austin市。故选C项。
