Question

Here are some inportant events in August in Britain. Read them and answer the following questions.

Ⅰ. Great British Beer Festival Tue. 3 Aug.—Sat. 7 Aug. London Drink, music and other entertainments. This is held at Earls Court. http: // www.gbbf.org

Ⅱ. Bristol International Balloom Festival Thur. 12 Aug.— Sun,15 Aug. Bristol Europe's largest hot air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking part. http://www. Bristolfiesta.co.uk

Ⅲ. Edinburgh International Festival Fri. 13 Aug— Sun. 5 Sep Edinburgh A festival of classcal music, operas and dances in Edinburgh. http://www.eif.co.uk

Ⅳ. Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 30 Aug A public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People take trips or short vacations during the holiday. For more: Travel / Transport.

1.Where is the Great British Bear Festival held?

A. In Bristol.

B. In wales.

C. At Earls Court.

2. How long does the Bristol International Balloon Festival last?

A. Three days. B. Four days. C. Five days.

3.If you are in the UK at the beginning of August,you can probably take in ____.

A.the Summer Bank Holiday

B. the Great British Beer Festival

C. the Edinburgh International Festival

4.What is the Edinburgh International Festival about?

A.Food B.Clothes C.Art

5.If you want to know more about the Summer Bank Holiday,you can click on____

A. Travel / Transport

B. http://www.eif.co.uk

C. http: // www.gbbf.org

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.B

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了八月份英国发生的4个重要事件的时间、地点、活动内容以及查询网址等相关信息。

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