1 . Top 4 Music Festivals in 2023

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Originally focused on jam bands and folk rock, this festival has expanded to include rock and roll. Once praised by Rolling Stone magazine as being amongst the “50 Moments That Changed Rock &. Roll”,Bonnaroo has firmly strengthened its place as one of the most influential festivals in North America.

When & where: June 15-18, 2023;Great Stage Park, Tennessee
Rolling Loud Festival

In only a few short years Rolling Loud shot up to become the king of all hip hop festival series. With editions held in New York, LA, the Bay Area, Australia, Toronto, the Netherlands, Portugal and of course its flagship in Miami, the festival is by far the biggest festival to hip hop.

When &. where: July 21-23,2023;Miami, Florida
Stagecoach Festival

Stagecoach is the Coachella of country music in every way. The lineup(阵容)is one of the most hotly anticipated in the country and annually features the biggest names in modern country music, you’re likely to spot some celebrities onsite.

When & where: April 28-30,2023;Indio,California
Ⅲ Points

As one of the country’s leading boutique(精品店)festivals,Ⅲ Points has been raising the bar in terms of giving creativiy a platform since 2013.Firmly base on electronic music, the festival also showcases the best from hip hop and rock with only one criteria to make it on the bill: your music has to be good.

When & where: October 20-21,2023; Miami, Florida
1. Where should visitors go if they want to enjoy country music?

A．Tennessee.

B．Florida.

C．California.

D．Delaware.

2. Which music festival lasts the longest?

A．Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.	B．Rolling Loud Festival.
C．Stagecoach Festival.	D．III Points.

3. What do Rolling Loud Festival and III Points have in common?

A．They both have the same criteria.	B．They both feature rock.
C．They both perform electronically.	D．They both play hip hop.

2 . Since it is your birthday as an adult, you’ll want it awesome! It can be tricky to plan. Everyone will have various ideas about it. But as long as everyone has fun, the possibilities are endless. Here are some helpful tips.

Brainstorm ideas. The first thing you need to do is come up with some ideas for how you might want to celebrate your birthday. Get together with a couple of closest friends and think as many possibilities as you can.    1    .

    2    .Once you have ideas, talk with your parents. They might disappoint you by not seeming too enthusiastic about them, but work with them. They really do want you to have fun!

Decide the number of people. You might want the party small or big.    3    , but it’s good to have a rough idea of numbers before you get too far ahead in the planning.

Pick a theme.    4    , you can think about what theme you would like. Talk it over with friends and family and try to come up with something. A theme is a good way to tie the party together.

Send out invitations.    5    . You can either write out them by hand, email them, or tell in person. You could also use free services on the internet.

A．Run ideas

B．Get some entertainment

C．This is a chance to be a bit creative

D．Now you have a good idea of the size

E．Make sure everybody understands the plans

F．Which size works better will depend on what kind of party

G．They know you well, and can tell you if you have a really good idea

3 . The Coming Events

Culture Night Greenland
January 21, 2023

Culture Night was started in 2000 at the National Library of Greenland, which offers programmes and maps, and is an information centre. Culture Night in Greenland is a gathering point for families and citizens. Many musicians, actors, entertainers and writers will take part. These can be experienced by everyone and the city buses can be used for free during the cultural night.

Kulunnguaq Run
February 27, 2023

Trail run has different distances. The longest distance is 24 km, then 12 km, 8 km and 4 km. The story behind this event is about a young woman Kulunnguaq who ran away with her child Inequnaat. By taking the long-distance route you’ll follow the exact same route as Kulunnguaq followed during her escape from the Assassakkaq.

Nuuk Snow Festival

MARCH 2-5, 2023

Nuuk Snow Festival was held for the first time in 1994. Nuuk Snow Festival brings people together in teams, but also as visitors. The festival site was the ideal(理想的) place to go, both for family trips and for the romantic first date.

Arctic Sounds

APRIL 6-10, 2023

Arctic(北极的) Sounds is a music festival held every year to celebrate talent from Greenland as well as from other Nordic countries and Arcticareas. It takes place across five days at various places throughout the city of Sisimiut. It also has a place on Sarfaq Ittuk where they get on from Nuuk to Sisimiut playing music onboard.

1. What can we learn about Culture Night Greenland?

A．It is world famous.	B．Actors will perform.
C．Stars will host the event.	D．City buses are free to use.

2. Why is Kulunnguaq Run held?

A．To remember Kulunnguaq.	B．To attract people to take part.
C．To encourage people likeKulunnguaq.	D．To praise Kulunguaq for her bravery.

3. Which might a music lover choose?

A．Arctic Sounds	B．Kulunnguaq Run
C．Nuuk Snow Festival	D．Culture Night Greenland

4 .

A．The concert is very popular.

B．The woman has to finish her work first.

C．The woman shouldn’t go to the concert.

D．He doesn’t believe the woman has the concert ticket.

5 . July is National Ice Cream Month. This means it is your civil duty to consume a spoon or two of the delicious treat daily. In 1984 the former US president Ronald Reagan designated July 17 as National Ice Cream Day in honor of the nutritious food. Here are some ice cream anecdotes (轶事) to keep you entertained while enjoying the creamy dessert.

Origin of ice cream

The first records of milk-based ice cream, made using heated milk, flour, and camphor (樟脑), come from China’s Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). But the Arabs are credited with inventing the delicious treat, using milk, sugar as ingredients in the 9th century. By the 10th century, the modern-day recipe with milk, cream and dried fruits was widely available in West Asian countries.

The frozen treat did not arrive in the US until 1744 when Maryland Governor Thomas Bladen served strawberry ice cream to guests. Now, Americans are the world’s largest consumers of ice cream, eating an average of 48 pints (品脱) per person every year.

Ice-cream related Guinness World Records

The frozen dessert’s popularity makes it a favorite for setting new Guinness World Records. The latest one was set in 2021 by the Ice Cream Lab pop-up at the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The temporary retail shop offered ice cream lovers 1,001 flavor options — setting a new world record for the most flavors offered.

Ice cream choice reveals personality traits

Most people believe their choice of ice cream flavor is due to taste preferences. But Dr. Alan Hirsch, founder of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, maintains it reflects the individual’s personality.

Vanilla ice cream fans are risk-takers who are great at relationships. Love chocolate ice cream? Then you are lively, charming, and slightly dramatic. Mint chocolate ice cream fans can be ambitious and argumentative. Surprisingly, those who enjoy the multi-colored rainbow sherbet (果汁冰糕) are labeled pessimists, while rocky road ice cream lovers are believed to be engaging speakers and even better listeners.

1. How many stages did ice cream experience before it arrived in the US?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

2. Which ice cream is the favorite of adventure lovers?

A．Vanilla ice cream.

B．Chocolate ice cream.

C．Rainbow sherbet ice cream.

D．Rocky road ice cream.

3. What is the subject of the text?

A．Fun tradition.

B．Cultural heritage.

C．Nutrition and health.

D．Celebrity anecdotes.