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If you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, a travel destination that people crowd to from around the world, and want to attend one Festival while you are there, keep on reading to discover more information.
AKA. Imaginate Festival When: 22 May – 2 June 2021
Where: Traverse Theater, Assembly Roxy
A festival where kids take over Edinburgh. With a whole range of free pop-up performances, take your kids to see some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers.
Edinburgh International Film Festival When: 19 June – 29 June 2021
Where: Film House, Festival Theater
Originally the very best in international film, it was established in 1947. The dynamic programme features everything from documentaries to shorts, along with a range of experimental cinema, in an attractive setting with a spray of red carpet charm.
Edinburgh Art Festival When: 25 July – 25 August 2021
Where: City Art Center, The Scottish Gallery
With over 40 exhibitions to attend, the Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest visual arts event where you can see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo When: 2 – 24 August 2021
Where: Edinburgh Castle
With a different theme every year, over 200,000 visitors crowd to Edinburgh to see the military bands and the symbolic piper set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
1. Who is the AKA. Imaginate Festival intended for?
A. Children. B. Talented performers.
C. Parents. D. Dancers.
2. What’s special about Edinburgh Art Festival?
A. It includes all forms of arts.
B. It is about great works in history.
C. It is the largest festival in the world.
D. It lasts for the longest time.
3. Which Festival offers performances by soldiers?
A. Edinburgh Art Festival
B. AKA. Imaginate Festival
C. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
D. Edinburgh International Film Festival
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。介绍了苏格兰爱丁堡的四个节日的时间，地点和节日内容。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据AKA. Imaginate Festival部分的“A festival where kids take over Edinburgh. With a whole range of free pop-up performances, take your kids to see some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers. (一个孩子们接管爱丁堡的节日。通过一系列的免费弹出式表演，带你的孩子去看一些最鼓舞人心的来自各种有才华的表演者的戏剧和舞蹈。)”可推断，AKA. Imaginate Festival是面向孩子的。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据各个节日的时间“AKA. Imaginate Festival When: 22 May – 2 June 2021”“Edinburgh International Film Festival When: 19 June – 29 June 2021”“Edinburgh Art Festival When: 25 July – 25 August 2021”“The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo When: 2 – 24 August 2021”可知，爱丁堡艺术节持续时间最长。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo部分的“With a different theme every year, over 200,000 visitors crowd to Edinburgh to see the military bands and the symbolic piper set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.( 每年有不同的主题，超过20万游客来到爱丁堡，观看映衬着爱丁堡城堡的背景下的军乐队和具有象征性的风笛手。)”可知，The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo节日提供士兵表演。故选C项。
