1 . Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Where: Becket, Massachusetts

When: Jun.15-Aug.24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s "The Lark Ascending", which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobs pillow. org.

Moab Music Festival

Where: Moab, Utah

When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three "Grotto Concerts", where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado river to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Where: Cheyenne, W yoming

When: July19-28

There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an "Indian village and Old West museum" to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at$23. cfdrodeo.com.

The Glimmerglass Festival

Where: Cooperstown, New York

When: July 6-Aug.24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s "The Flying Dutchman" and Verdi’s "King for a Day", in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家).

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.

1. Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?

A．In Becket, Massachusetts.	B．In Moab, Utah.
C．In Cheyenne, Wyoming.	D．In Cooperstown, New York.

2. If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose?

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.	B．The Glimmerglass Festival.
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days.	D．Moab Music Festival.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce some art festivals.

B．To compare which art festival is the best.

C．To call on people to support those festivals.

D．To advise readers to join and perform in the festivals.

2 . 假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom正在一家孔子学院学习汉语和中国文化，知道中国人很重视家风传承。
他在给你的电子邮件中想了解你家的家风以及家风对你的影响。请你给他回复一封电子邮件。
注意: 1. 字数80左右，可适当增加细节以使其连贯。
2. 不要求写称呼和落款。
参考词汇：家风 family spirit.
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3 . The Spring Festival, Chinese New Year, is one of     1    most important festivals for all of us.    2    we celebrate is the end of winter, arrival of spring, and reunion with family and relatives. Usually the Spring Festival         3    (celebrate) for fifteen days, during which people do not work except for the workers on duty.

On New Year’s Eve all family members get together     4    (have) a big meal. After the meal they watch TV until the clock strikes twelve. Then every family sets off fireworks     5    (excite) to welcome the new year. On the first day of the new year, almost everyone is dressed in his or her best clothes. Friends and relatives are busy    6    (visit) each other with presents. At that time, children are the happiest because    7    can get many red packets from their relatives.

With the     8    (improve) of living standard, people     9    (change) the ways of celebrating the Spring Festival greatly so far. No matter how it changes, the meaning of the Spring Festival is still     10    great significance in China.