Question

Every year， thousands of people come to Edinburgh(爱丁堡)， the capital(首都) city of Scotland， to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain.During this time the streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting pictures on the streets. One of the best parts of Festival is the “Fringe”， where students do comedy shows in small halls and cafes.

Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and hear music played by famous musicians.This year， you can see over five hundred performances with actors from more than forty countries.

The tickets for these performances are quite cheap and it is usually easier to see your favorite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer， but remember it can be difficult to find a room， so why not book your hotel now?

1.How long does the Edinburgh Festival usually last?

A、Three days

B、Seven days.

C、Twenty–one days

2.There are some activities at the festival. Which is Not mentioned in the passage?

A、You can see many actors and artists from all over the world.

B、You can see artists painting pictures on the streets.

C、You can see some magicians playing on the streets.

3.The tickets for the performances are .

A、too dear

B、very expensive

C、not expensive

4.What does the writer advise us to do in the last paragraph?

A、To book the tickets for the performances.

B、To book the hotels in Edinburgh.

C、To see the films and plays.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A、Enjoy the Edinburgh Festival.

B、Travel Around Edinburgh.

C、The Best Hotel in Edinburgh.

Answer 1