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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. （1） Which festival lasts the longest?

   A . Wilderness Festival.     B . Notting Hill Carnival. C . La Tomatina.     D . Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
3. （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.
5. （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.