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Music, nature and picnics in the sun: here are the best operas to catch this summer.
Opera Holland Park, London
For a mixture of urban and country operas, this open-air theatre is built each summer right in the heart of one of the most quiet parks of London.
Book early as tickets sell out fast, and remember to bring a wrap or blanket to keep yourself warm on chillier summer evenings!
July 4 to August 3, operahollandpark.com
Glyndebourne Festival Opera, East Sussex
Glyndebourne is one of the oldest opera festivals in the world. It attracts some of the world’s greatest artists. Besides, the festival’s the perfect occasion to put on your black tie or evening dress, enjoy a long picnic during the 90-minute interval (间隔). Summer festivals don’t get better than this.
July 8 to August 25, glyndebourne.com
The Grange Festival, Hampshire
Surrounded by lots of green plants and overseeing a picturesque lake, The Grange Festival in Hampshire is certain to be one of the most impressive visual feasts (视觉盛宴) you’ll ever see.
Arrive a bit early to take in the countryside views. During the lengthy interval, you’ll enjoy a romantic dinner—an essential part of the festival.
July 6 to August 6, thegrangefestival.co.uk
Grange Park Opera, Surrey
Though it’s relatively new, the festival attracts some of the world’s top talent and this year’s edition is no different, featuring performances by one of the world’s most charming mezzo-sopranos, Joyce DiDonato, and the charismatic baritone Simon Keenlyside.
July 6 to August 13, grangeparkopera.co.uk
1. What should you do if you go to Opera Holland Park?
A. Put on your best dress. B. Book tickets early.
C. Enjoy a romantic dinner. D. Perform on the stage.
2. Which of the following may have the most beautiful natural environment?
A. Opera Holland Park. B. Grange Park Opera.
C. The Grange Festival. D. Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
3. What is the purpose of author in writing the text?
A. To attract more visitors to Britain. B. To inform you of traveling destinations.
C. To advertise some places of interest. D. To introduce British opera festivals.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国的四个歌剧节的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Opera Holland Park, London部分中Book early as tickets sell out fast, and remember to bring a wrap or blanket to keep yourself warm on chillier summer evenings!可知票很快就卖光了，所以要早订票，记得在更冷的夏天晚上带一条毯子或毛毯来保暖！由此可知，如果你要去Opera Holland Park，你应该早点订票。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Grange Festival, Hampshire部分中Surrounded by lots of green plants and overseeing a picturesque lake, The Grange Festival in Hampshire is certain to be one of the most impressive visual feasts (视觉盛宴) you’ll ever see.可知在汉普郡的格兰其节被许多绿色植物环绕，并俯瞰一个风景如画的湖，一定是你所见过的最令人印象深刻的视觉盛宴之一。由此可知，The Grange Festival可能拥有最美丽的自然环境。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段Music, nature and picnics in the sun: here are the best operas to catch this summer.可知音乐、自然和阳光下的野餐：以下是今年夏天最好的歌剧。结合文章主要介绍了英国的四个歌剧节的情况。由此可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍英国的歌剧节。故选D。
