For five days, Edmonton’s Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what folk music is all about and that’s the traditional togetherness(友爱) that is felt when people gather to share stories and feelings through songs.
This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival. “People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation,” Riedel said. “It’s really easy to relax, and it’s great seeing family and friends have fun together.” These families and friends come from all different kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are people who love Bluegrass. This festival does its best to develop everyone’s musical interests.
With so many years of experience, the festival has become a well-oiled machine, and does whatever it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible. There are free water stations throughout the venue(举办地) for people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee, but that is returned when the plate is brought back.
The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it’s easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area during the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A bike lock-up area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates open until 45 minutes after the gates close.
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug. 4 with Van Morrison playing the special donation fund concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug. 8.
1.The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to _______.
A.gather people with different musical tastes
B.remind people of the real sense of folk music
C.exhibit the good voices of great talents in folk music
D.collect old stories of folk music
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5 years.
B.It’s hard for people to appreciate Blues.
C.It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.
D.People have to pay $2 for a plate of food.
3.We can learn from the passage that _______.
A.people can get tickets easily for the festival
B.the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized
C.driving one’s own car to the festival is highly recommended
D.bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the purpose of the talk?
A.To explain the rules of a race.
B.To tell about a weekend event.
C.To introduce some runners.
2.When should runners arrive at the Town Hall?
A.At 8:30. B.At 9:15. C.At 9:45.
3.What are the prizes for the winners?
A.Money. B.Coats. C.Running shoes.
4.How much should a family pay to run in the race?
A.$5.6. B.$5. C.$4.5.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is Bob now?
A.In a TV station. B.At a friend’s house. C.In his office.
2.Where did Bob grow up?
A.In France. B.In Switzerland. C.In the UK.
3.What satisfies Bob most about Weybridge?
A.The natural scenery. B.The friendly people. C.The living facilities.
4.How does Bob like his neighbor’s dog?
A.Annoying. B.Frightening. C.Acceptable.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How does the woman feel about the news?
A.Disappointed. B.Surprised. C.Nervous.
2.Why did the man quit his job?
A.He lost his interest in the job.
B.His boss often got angry with him.
C.He had little chance to get promotion.
3.What does the woman suggest the man do?
A.Go traveling with his parents first.
B.Find a satisfying job immediately.
C.Try to improve himself.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man?
A.A high school student. B.A college student. C.A supermarket manager.
2.Where will the speakers go first?
A.A coffee shop. B.A cinema. C.A supermarket.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman come to the library?
A.To renew a book.
B.To return the books.
C.To look for her library card.
2.How many books can students borrow at most at a time now?
A.4. B.5. C.10.
