Music festivals in Europe
Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
1.What is special about Melt! Festival?
A. It provides German lessons. B. It is held by a local museum.
C. The bands are from 120 countries. D. Most of the festival goers are German.
2.Why did Exit Festival begin?
A. For political reasons. B. For personal reasons.
C. To help stop a fight. D. To offer help to the poor.
3.What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A. It falls in summer.
B. It is a live music festival.
C. It teaches people Scottish dances.
D. It invites the most famous bands.
I was invited to attend a presentation at the Kentucky School. That evening I found gratitude had amazing______to change our attitude and our life.
The young musician Mr. Patrick was ______ onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced _____the keys as he made beautiful music. He then began to sing as he played, and it was wonderful. But what shocked me most was his _____ smile.
Mr. Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in the legs, which _____ him lame for life. However, as a child, he was _____ artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair. Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano. ____ his mom hit any note on the piano, and within one or two ____, he’d get it. By his second birthday, he was playing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” His father was _______. “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
When Patrick was at the University of Louisville, his father ______ classes with him. He was also a part of the 214-member marching band! He was a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together. His father ______the night shift (夜班) in order to accompany his daytime band practice. Patrick says,“My dad’s my _____.”
But even more than his _____ musical talent, it was Patrick’s“attitude of gratitude” that ____ my soul. On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about how ______ he was with a great father. When his performance was over, Patrick and his father were on the stage together. The crowd rose to their feet and _____ for over five minutes.
We all face misfortune in our lives. ____, it’s not the hardship but how we _____ to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives. During ______ times, do we spend too much time feeling ______ for ourselves, or can we, with gratitude, learn how to dance in the rain?
1.A. knowledge B. quality C. wisdom D. power
2.A. rolled B. held C. allowed D. dragged
3.A. through B. to C. across D. at
4.A. strange B. magic C. bitter D. friendly
5.A. took B. led C. forced D. left
6.A. fitted with B. filled with C. cured of D. reminded of
7.A. before B. when C. since D. until
8.A. memories B. words C. tries D. notes
9.A. confused B. amused C. interested D. overjoyed
10.A. listed B. found C. attended D. organized
11.A. worked B. found C. refused D. canceled
12.A. dream B. hero C. music D. song
13.A. unbearable B. unreasonable C. unconditional D. unbelievable
14.A. touched B. calmed C. freed D. felt
15.A. satisfied B. concerned C. blessed D. laughed
16.A. cheered B. whispered C. shouted D. laughed
17.A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Besides
18.A. see B. react C. agree D. put
19.A. happy B. modern C. usual D. tough
20.A. great B. sorry C. hopeful D. proud
The result was far beyond _______we had expected, _______ brought great joy to every one of us.
A. that; which B. which; this C. what; what D. what; which
______ in London, the penniless American wandered on the pavement, ______ to find a job to make a living.
A. Lost; hoped B. Losing; hoped
C. Lost; hoping D. Losing; hoping
—It’s already twelve o’clock, and he ____________ have been here half an hour ago.
—Maybe his flight was behind time.
A. must B. ought to
C. may D. can
Our teacher advised you to________the article that is too long so as to make it fit the space.
A．cut away B．cut through
C．cut up D．cut down
