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    Edinburgh

    The world's festival city.Discover the best art, music and performances in Scotland.

    There are 12 festivals in a year, half of which are celebrated during July and August.

    Any questions or need?

    Come to our offices at The Hub Castlehill.

    Open from Mon. to Fri. 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.

    For More Help/Tickets:Tel 0131-4732000

    Want to perform: send emails to perform@eif.co.uk

    The Edinburgh International Festival

    This is the original Edinburgh festival ,

    which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform to huge audiences (观众).You need tickets for most events.

     

     

    The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

    Music lovers come to this festival to enjoy

    music shows. One of the most wonderful events is the street carmival(嘉年华),which is free to all. Artists perform street theatre,dance in amazing costumes,and everyone can join in the dancing.The festival started in 1978.

    The Edinburgh International Book Festival

    The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens.There are more than 700 events for book lovers. You can meet many famous writers, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.

    The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

    The largest art festival in the world started in 1947. Thousands of shows take place across the city. Over 20,000 artists part, as the festival is open to anyone.Visitors can choose from different kinds of acts. Join thousands of visitors and locals at the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's main street,to watch all kinds of performers and shows.

    1. (1) How many ways can you order tickets to Edinburgh festivals?
      A . Two. B . Three. C . Four.
    2. (2) Which has the shortest history?
      A . The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. B . The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. C . The Edinburgh International Book Festival
    3. (3) Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?
      A . Edinburgh is a city of the U. K. B . All festivals are held in summer in Edinburgh. C . More than 700 writers come to the Edinburgh, International Book Festival.
    4. (4) Where is the text most probably from?
      A . A travel guidebook. B . A research paper. C . A geography textbook.
    5. (5) The article is written in a / an________tone(语气).
      A . crazy B . sad C . interesting

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