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    Top Music Festivals

    The festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.

    The Pitchfork Music Festival

    Anyone who likes indie (独立的) music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park. It is an indie rock heaven where you can explore more underground and lesser-known bands than at the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.

    Date: July 14—16

    Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Music Type: Indie rock

    Price: $126—$2,700

    The Essence Music Festival

    No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an amazing place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of well-known artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Mary J. Blige.

    Date: June 29—July 2

    Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Music Type: R& B, soul, rock

    Price: $75—$365

    The Sziget Festival

    Budapest knows how to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco playing here during this three-day festival.

    Date: August 9—11

    Location: Budapest, Hungary

    Music Type: Eclectic, Indie rock

    Price: $70—$296

    The Flow Festival

    The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many others. Come to this festival to enjoy yourselves with an earth-friendly belief.

    Date: August 11—13

    Location: Helsinki, Finland

    Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz

    Price: $106—$199

    1. (1) What do the music festivals have in common?
      A . They are given in the open air. B . They are held in the USA. C . They include rock music. D . They take place from July to August.
    2. (2) Which music festival will last for the longest time?
      A . The Essence Music Festival. B . The Sziget Festival. C . The Flow Festival. D . The Pitchfork Music Festival.
    3. (3) What can we know about Budapest from the text?
      A . It has the longest cultural tradition in Europe. B . It is home to many well-known bands. C . It is a city of high living cost in all of Europe. D . It is good at organizing entertainment events.

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