1 . The Hay Festival (of Literature&Arts) is a book festival. It takes place in Hayon-Wya, a small town in Wales. The festival is held every year, and lasts for ten days between May and June. It attracts over 80,000 visitors and many important writers give readings or discuss their works. The festival started in 1988 and is sponsored by The Daily Telegraph newspaper.
Glyndebourne is a festival of opera. It’s organized in a private house: Glyndebourne, which is on the south coast of England. The festival has been held there every summer since 1934. The operas are performed in a specially-designed theatre in the gardens. The festival specializes in the works of Mozart. Visitors to the festival listen to operas in the afternoon. Then, they have picnics in Glyndebourne’s beautiful gardens.
Cheltenham is a horse racing festival held in a town in western England. One of the days falls on St Patrick’s Day (on 17th March), Ireland’s national day. The biggest race of the four-day event is the Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of the most important races in the horse racing calendar. During the festival, hundreds of millions of pounds are gambled on the 28 races.
The Great British Beer Festival is a ...beer festival. It’s held in Olympia (an exhibition centre in London) for a week every August. Over 1,000 different British and foreign beers are served. There are lots of unusual drinks to taste, such as an Oscar Wilde, the Champion Beer of Britain 2011. But the festival isn’t only about beer. There’s live music, book signings and even tutorials on how to taste beer.
1. What do these festivals have in common?| A．They all can attract art. |
| B．They are all UK festivals. |
| C．They all date from the mid-20th century. |
| D．They are all held in private houses. |
| A．The Hay Festival. | B．Glyndebourne. |
| C．Cheltenham. | D．The Great British Beer Festival. |
| A．Learn how to make beer. |
| B．Perform live music on stage. |
| C．Sign their names on books. |
| D．Sample some unusual beers. |
2 . Here are a few impressive balloon displays.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Starting in 1979, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in the UK is an annual balloon festival kicking off at the start of August for four days. Stealing a little bit of the attention, the RAF’s Red Arrows also squeeze in a sky performance just to keep things interesting.
Albuquerque Balloon Festival
Starting off with just 13 balloons in 1972, this 9 day-long October event now pulls in 550 balloons. That makes Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the biggest hot air balloon festival in the world.
While you can jump in a basket any day of the week, take part in the photo contest or listen to live music, Mass Ascension days are the best ones to drop by.
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
In early November, by the Kase River in Japan, over a million people and 100 balloons touch down for the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. Going strong for over 40 years, it’s an annual showcase of the best balloon creations.
The event is entirely free and includes access to the Hot Air Balloon School where you can learn what it takes to run a balloon.
QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Further north at the Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey, you’ll find the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Over the last weekend in July, it runs a schedule of live music and special shape gatherings. But not just about the balloon, this festival helps you blow off your own steam with sessions of stretch classes and a 5-kilometre run alongside the balloons too.
1. What is special about Albuquerque Balloon Festival?| A．It’s free of charge. |
| B．It’s the largest globally. |
| C．It’s the oldest. |
| D．It lasts the longest. |
| A．Albuquerque Balloon Festival. |
| B．Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. |
| C．Saga International Balloon Fiesta. |
| D．QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. |
| A．Enjoy live music. | B．Run a balloon. |
| C．Blow up balloons. | D．Take part in a contest. |
3 . Where to Eat on Christmas Day in London?
Bob Bob Ricard
The best choice for smaller child-free parties—or pairs—that think of Christmas as an excuse to enjoy distinctly adult treats, let’s say: caviar, oysters, steak, followed by cheese and fries, all washed down with wine (ordered by pressing a button, obviously).
Location: 1 Upper James St, Soho, London W1F 9DF, UK
Contact: 020 3145 1000
Min Jiang Restaurant
If a typical modern Chinese banquet (宴会) is required to refresh the family’s Christmas spirit, book a table atop the Royal Garden Hotel and look out over Hyde Park while sharing a feast that includes traditional Chinese dishes. Since it’s Christmas, it’s probably worth going all out by pre ordering a whole or hall Beijing (Peking) duck, too.
Location: 2-24 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 4PT, UK
Contact: 020 7361 1988
The Alexandra
A special case: The Alexandra in Wimbledon offers a wonderful Christmas dinner to anyone spending Christmas Day alone, no charge under whatever circumstances. It is a place of spirit, refuge, and generosity.
Location: 33 Wimbledon Hill Rd, Wimbledon. London SW19 7NE, UK
Contact: 020 8947 7691
The Pem
Sally Abé’s newest restaurant is serving up a classic three courses in Westminster, for £130 a head (children under six, free if accompanied by adults). Guests can choose between smoked sea fish and crab mousse or a special ham for a starter, with bee Wellington or a plate of goose coming as main dishes, followed by Christmas pudding and ice scream. We offer a 10% discount if the total cost is over £500.
Location: 22-28 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH, UK
Contact: 020 3301 8080
1. Which number should you dial if you love Chinese food?| A．020 3145 1000. | B．020 7361 1988. | C．020 8947 7691. | D．020 3301 8080. |
| A．A family banquet. | B．A wine party. | C．A living place. | D．A free dinner. |
| A．£468. | B．£520. | C．£585. | D．£650. |
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| A．In her mother’s. | B．In her sister’s. | C．At home. |
6 . As is known to all, St. Patrick’s Day is on Thursday, but some Americans started celebrating two weeks ago. The city of Alexandria, Virginia, held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 5. So did three cities in New Jersey.
The holiday is a big deal in America and not only for the 33.1 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry (祖先). Many non-Irish Americans will join Irish friends in wearing green clothes on Thursday. Many will lift a glass of Guinness, the famous Irish beer.
The holiday honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Patrick lived in the 5th century. He was taken by pirates and kept as a slave in Ireland. After he escaped, he trained as a priest before returning to Ireland. Diarmuid Ó Giolláin is a professor of Irish Language and Literature at Notre Dame University in Indiana. He said that St. Patrick’s Day appeals to many nationalities because it is linked to immigrants, or outsiders.
“The Irish came in large numbers, and were Catholics seen as outside the majority Protestant population,” Ó Giolláin said. “I think they found this space of parading their ethnicity (种族) and their identity, and this probably made the holiday attractive to all immigrants,” he said.
Many Americans will observe St. Patrick’s Day with big parades. The largest is in New York City on Thursday, where crowds in the millions are not unusual.
And don’t forget about Ireland. The capital city of Dublin will also have a big parade on Thursday. The theme is, “Imagine If...” Parade officials say it centers on the imagination of Ireland’s youth as they look to the next 100 years.
1. What will people do on St. Patrick’s Day?| A．Honor their ancestors. | B．Have two weeks off. |
| C．Wear clothes of various colors. | D．Drink Irish beer. |
| A．He once led a hard life. | B．He escaped from America. |
| C．He lived in the 6th century. | D．He saved many Irish people. |
| A．The holiday honors Saint Patrick. | B．They will hold great parades during the holiday. |
| C．Many western countries celebrate the holiday. | D．It’s an opportunity to show their ethnicity and identity. |
| A．Technology Report. | B．The Making of a Nation. |
| C．Culture and History. | D．Health and Education News. |
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8 . Canada is a highly developed capitalist country. It is one of the major tourism players all over the world because of its unique glamour. Over the years, arts and culture has lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. You can have a really good experience when you go on a trip in Canada. Do you know why it is so obvious that Canada improves and develops in art, culture, sport and so on? Due to a racial and immigrant population, the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.
Since World War I, Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novel to poetry, the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from country to pop, classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.
Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well-known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
The National Film Board, a film crew in Canada, is the primary producer of movies in Canada. However, many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative (选择) to the more expensive US. Many well-known actors, directors, screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop international awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the amount of art and artists has increased.
Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling. American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
1. What give Canada various forms of art and culture?| A．The different immigrants. | B．The large area. |
| C．The long history. | D．The large population. |
| A．Painters and writers. | B．Photographers and actors. |
| C．Musicians, actors and directors. | D．Native writers and photographers. |
| A．Fry. | B．Limit. | C．Win. | D．Exist. |
| A．Canadian writers are only good at poetry. |
| B．Canadian people love sports very much. |
| C．There are many big film-making companies in Canada. |
| D．Canadian arts have been much influenced by Americans. |
9 . If you’re looking for more than just a great travel destination, and interested in attending a world-famous festival while you’re on holiday, the following list can be helpful.
Burning Man, Nevada, United States
The week-long annual festival takes place in the middle of the desert. It lasts from the last Monday in August to the first Monday in September. The main event is burning a large wooden statue. It has no single purpose, but calls for participants to express themselves, and supports community, art, self-expression, self-reliance, communal effort and so on. Gift giving between participants is also a key principle of the festival.
Tomorrowland, Boom, Belgium
Tomorrowland is the largest annual electronic music festival in the world. Starting in 2005, it quickly became one of the most important music festivals in the world with hundreds of thousands of visitors. The festival is just several days long and takes place during July or August.
San Fermin, Pamplona, Spain
The San Fermin festival is held every year from noon of July 6 till midnight of July 14. The most famous event is the encierro (斗牛), or the running of the bulls, which starts at 8：00 every day of the festival. More than a million people from the world attend the festival every year.
Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
The largest funfair in the world spans for 16 days starting from late September every year. The world-famous festival has been around since early 19th century. It is held in Theresienwiese in central Munich and is best known for the massive amount of beer that is served to the attendees. Millions of liters of beer are served, and they go along great with the German sausage Weisswurst and other local foods.
1. In which festival do people attach importance to giving gifts?| A．Burning Man. | B．Tomorrowland. | C．San Fermin. | D．Oktoberfest. |
| A．They have a long history. | B．There are sports and beer. |
| C．They are world famous. | D．They take place in spring. |
| A．Health. | B．Travelling. | C．Sports. | D．Art. |
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Yesterday, I went to an amazed Chinese art festival. It was of an exciting experience for a foreign student like me. Which caught my attention first was a 15th-century qinghua bowl. It vivid showed a dragon playing with a ball. Then I tried some paper cutting or made images out of paper. It was difficult, but a lot of funs! With the help of the artist, I manage to make one in the shape of a fish. There was also an old man write Chinese calligraphy: his writing was so free and elegant! Another man sitting next him showed me how seal cutting (篆刻) worked. Finally, he made one for myself with my name in Chinese—pretty awesome!
