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        Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

        Where: Becket, Massachusetts

        When: June 15-Aug. 24

        Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

        Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22.

        Moab Music Festival

        Where: Moab, Utah

        When: Aug. 29-Sep. 9

        This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

        Events start at $25.

        Cheyenne Frontier Days

        Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming

        When: July 19-28

        There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys(牛仔) and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.

        Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23.

        The Glimmerglass Festival

        Where: Cooperstown, New York

        When: July 6-Aug. 24

        Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year's performances include Wagner's “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi's “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.

        Tickets start at $26.

    1. (1) Where can a tourist enjoy free performances?
      A . Massachusetts. B . Utah. C . Wyoming. D . New York.
    2. (2) If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?
      A . June 15. B . July 19. C . August 24. D . September 4.
    3. (3) If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?
      A . $18. B . $22. C . $36. D . $41.
    4. (4) If you are a big fan of Wagner, you're advised to go to __________.
      A . Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival B . the Glimmerglass Festival C . Cheyenne Frontier Days D . Moab Music Festival
    5. (5) Which part of a website is the passage probably chosen from?
      A . Education. B . Art. C . Business. D . Literature.

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