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READING PASSAGE – 1
A LOOK AT THE FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER
A The Firegathering
18-20 May
The Firegathering festival returns to an unidentified location somewhere in the Sussex countryside this May. The ticket price is a very agreeable £40; an amount that the organisers promise covers only the costs incurred from staging the event. As well as the cabaret and circus performers, you can expect live performances from local stars. If this looks like it might be right for you, you’d be well advised to book your ticket soon; the event has sold out every year since its beginning four years ago.
B Sheep Music
20-22 July
Sheep Music started life as a garden party and has blossomed into a full-scale community event. Even though the advertising has always been limited to word of mouth, the monster turnout in 2005 left organisers worried that the large crowds could ruin the festival’s family feel. Luckily July sees the return of this brilliant party. The climax comes in the shape of Saturday night’s full-scale parade and fancy dress ball that you just wouldn’t expect to happen in the otherwise sleepy Welsh borders.
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C The Big Chill
3-5 August
Ten years on and The Big Chill could very well be on the verge of becoming a big pop festival like Glastonbury. That said, the many thousands in attendance are still able to relax in the beautiful Eastnor deer park and listen to plenty of music that would otherwise pass them by. Families have always been given a warm welcome and it’s fair to say that The Big Chill is probably the most child-friendly of all the medium- sized festivals. If you’ve never been, you should definitely go.
D Summer Sundae
10-12 August
Although only a year old this summer, Summer Sundae has quickly captured the imaginations of Leicester’s music lovers. Last year’s event was a roaring success, noted by more than a few mentions at the UK Festival Awards. Set in the imposing grounds of De Montfort Hall, the festival has a dedicated kids arena right in the middle of the site. Although the performers are still to be confirmed, the cabins are sure to be there. These small structures are made from wood and feature carpets, storage space and ventilation, and can fit a family for the night.
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Questions 1-7
Look at the festival advertisements A-D.
For which festival are the following statements true?
1. There is no formal marketing of the festival.
2. The acts for the festival have not yet been finalised.
3. The audience was bigger than expected one year.
4. No one knows where the festival will take place.
5. Some accommodation is provided at the festival.
6. No profits will be made from the festival.
7. The festival can be compared with another major music event.
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Read the text below and answer questions 8-14.
Customs House Library
Located over three floors in the historic Customs House building near the old harbour, the library has books, CDs, videos, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, music scores, audio books, community language books and much more.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 10am-7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am-4pm
Public holidays: Closed b
After hours
Return books every day until 11.30pm on the ground floor.
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Contact us
Tel: 9209 8554
Email: library@city.gov.net
Fax: 9202 8561
TTY: 9202 8565 (for hearing impaired)
Free library tours
Public tours: Tuesdays at 1pm – no booking required
Group tours: Thursdays at 10am
Meet on the first floor (lounge area).
Tours take approximately 30 minutes.
No tours on public holidays and from 15 December to 15 January.
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Joining
To become a member of the City Library Network, please bring to a branch the following documents:
• proof of your name
• proof of your permanent residential address (e.g. bank statement)
City residents and ratepayers FREE
Click here for non-residents’ membership fees and charges.
NOTE Library membership will NOT be granted without proof of your permanent residential address. No membership services are available at the Town Hall branch. Lost or stolen cards incur a replacement fee. Click here for details.
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Borrowing
Members can borrow up to 10 items for three weeks. This includes
• books, magazines, CDs and talking books 10 at a time
• videos, DVDs and CDs 5 at a time
• language kits-2 at a time
• inter-library loans 5 at a time
• toys 2 items plus 1 puzzle at a time
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Questions 8-14
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
8. What place is close to the library?
9. What is the latest time that books can be taken back to the library?
10. What number should the partially deaf ring for information?
11. On which level do the tours commence?
12. What can you show the library as evidence of where you live?
13. What is required if you lose your membership card?
14. How many items are you allowed to order from another branch?
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ANSWERS
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. (THE) (OLD) HARBOUR
9. 11.30PM
10. 9202 8565
11. (THE) FIRST FLOOR
12. (A) BANK STATEMENT
13. (A) REPLACEMENT FEE
14. 5/FIVE
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