A Computer Helps!
I just got a new laptop. It is very helpful. When Ms. Liu asked us to write a report about Easter, I decided to do all of my research on the Internet. I entered some key words into a search engine to find information on this topic.
What is Easter?
Easter is an important festival in Western culture.
When is Easter?
Easter does not fall on the same day each year. The date depends on the moon.
How do people celebrate Easter?
People celebrate Easter with their family and friends.
A.But it is always in March or April. |
B.They eat delicious food together. |
C.It is one of the biggest holidays in many countries. |
D.Do you often search for information on the Internet? |
E.Rabbits and eggs are symbols of new life. |
F.Here is what I found. |
G.What do you know about Internet? |
Festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Firefly Music Festival
Many people haven’t thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, but mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Headliners for this year’s show are The Weekend, Muse, Twenty-One Pilots, Chance the Rapper, and Bob Dylan.
Date: June 15—18,2017
Location: Dover, Delaware, USA
Music Type: Rock
Price: $79—$2,499
Roskilde Festival
This Denmark music festival has been a local tradition since 1971. There will be nine stages for this year’s events to host groups like the Foo Fighters, Blink 182, and The Lumineers. What’s interesting about this festival is that in addition to the big headliners, you can also get to know up-and-coming regional artists from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Date: June 24—July 1, 2017
Location: Roskilde, Denmark
Music Type: Rock, emerging regional artists
Price: DKK 995—DKK 1,995 (around $144—$289)
Secret Solstice
With long, dark, and cold winters, nobody celebrates summer quite like Icelanders. To see for yourself, plan a trip to Iceland this June to check out the Secret Solstice festival. Not only will you enjoy seeing bands like Radiohead and Afrika Bambaataa, but you can also experience the other-worldly landscapes and geothermal(地热的) springs nearby as well.
Date: June 15—18, 2017
Location: Reykjavik Iceland
Music Type: Eclectic, Indie
Price: €149— €1,599 (around $160—$1, 725)
Montreal Jazz Festival
All jazz lovers owe it to themselves to check out the Montreal Jazz Festival at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best names in jazz music, as well as diverse R&B, funk(骤停打击乐), and soul artists.
Date: June 28—July 8, 2017
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Music Type: Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk
Price: $27.25—$210.25
【小题1】What is common to the music festivals mentioned in the text?A.They are held in Europe. | B.Their music types are rock and hip-hop. |
C.They are given in the open air. | D.They take place in summer. |
A.It is the city of music. | B.It is not a summer destination. |
C.It is the home of Bob Dylan. | D.It is a city of high expense. |
A.To welcome summer. | B.To memorize the past winter. |
C.To celebrate the coming of spring. | D.To advise the local beautiful landscapes. |
Immersion (沉浸) in music is a remarkable way to relax. Now, music lovers he a chance to please your ears. The following four festivals must bring you great surprise.
Moab Music FestivalWhere: 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 there “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance FestivalWhere: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 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) 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. jacobspillow.org.
Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19 — 28
There’s 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 FestivalWhere: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) 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.
【小题1】Which date is suitable for you to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”?A.June 15. | B.September 4. | C.August 24. | D.July 19. |
A.Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. | B.Cheyenne Frontier Days. |
C.The Glimmerglass Festival. | D.Moab Music Festival. |
A.Art. | B.Literature. | C.Business. | D.Education. |
In America, if you see a group of students wearing crazy hats or summer T-shirts in the middle of winter, don’t be surprised. They may be celebrating their School Spirit Week (校园精神周).
The School Spirit Week is a time for students to show their pride in their school. This is not a break, but the festival. It can be held during any week of the year. The celebration works with students of all ages, from elementary to high School, as long as you keep the themes (主题) simple for the younger kids.
Spirit weeks often have a central theme that is followed throughout the week. During the week, students wear school colors and decorate the classrooms. Every day, there is a different theme. This is also students’ favorite part. They take part in different competitions and have fun together.
Spirit weeks often encourage students to wear fun and fashion clothes, with different outfits for each day of the week. Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday’s Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday’s silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama (睡衣) day, followed by Friday’s school color day.
There are also lots of other activities which the students can take part in on School Spirit Weeks. Do you like to have School Spirit Weeks?
【小题1】Students ______ in their school by holding the School Spirit Week.A.show their pride | B.hang out with parents |
C.study hard | D.clean up the classrooms |
A.in any week in winter | B.in any day in winter |
C.in any week of the year | D.in any day of the year |
A.throughout the week | B.before the week |
C.after the week | D.on the weekend |
A.parties | B.clothes | C.foods | D.glasses |
A.There are different competitions for students. |
B.There are lots of activities for students. |
C.Students can wear crazy clothes. |
D.Students can rest at home for a week. |
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