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The best festivals
in August
Edinburgh Festival
Fringe
The Edinburgh
Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world. In 2018, the
festival lasted 25 days, including 55, 000 performances of 3, 548 shows in 317
places. The festival started in 1947. For around three weeks in August, the
city of Edinburgh welcomes a large number of artists and performers around the
globe. Anyone can join in with the performance of their choice.
Wilderness
Festival
Wilderness
Festival takes place in one of the oldest woods in England. Taking place four
days in nature, people will experience music, comedy, theatre, and dance from
Sadler's Wells. All the campsites(野营地) are made to
order for different needs, including family camping.
Notting Hill
Carnival
Notting Hill
Carnival takes place on the streets of Notting Hill in London, England in each
August lasting over two days. Attracting around one million people each year,
it's one of the biggest street festivals in the world. Happening since 1966,
Notting Hill Carnival is an essential cultural experience in London.
La Tomatina
Each year, the
Valencian town of Bunol gets changed into a red mess as locals and tourists
take to the streets and throw tomatoes at each other, all for fun. This tomato
festival has been happening since 1945 and is held on the last Wednesday of
August each year.
(1)
Which festival lasts the longest?
A . Wilderness Festival.
B . Notting Hill Carnival.
C . La Tomatina.
D . Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
(2)
What can people do during the Wilderness Festival?
A . Buy handmade tents.
B . Dance with famous stars.
C . Experience wilderness adventures.
D . Choose specially offered campsites.
(3)
What is special about La Tomatina?
A . It is held for tourists.
B . It is a food fight festival.
C . It takes place on the streets.
D . It limits the color of clothes.
答案: D
D
B