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　　If you guessed that this festival was a strange way to celebrate the changing of the seasons, you would be greatly mistaken. Held in Kenting, Spring Scream is an outdoor festival that focuses on music. The festival was the idea of two Americans, Jimi Moe and Wade Davis, and has been held annually since it started in 1995. The festival lasts from two to 11 days but averages four days most years. Spring Scream started off with only a handful of bands but now has around 200 acts1 each year.

　　The bands that perform at Spring Scream come to Taiwan from all parts of the world. Some of the favorites have been from Japan, Hong Kong, and the US, while local Taiwanese bands also share the stage with them. In fact, Spring Scream has been especially important in helping local underground bands get exposure. It has also put Taiwan on the map of the international music scene2.

　　Over the years, Spring Scream has grown in popularity and scale. Although Moe and Davis have said the festival is all about the music, there are plenty of other things to see and do. Spring Scream's amateur film festival is a great place to start. There are also art exhibits3 and stalls4 selling all kinds of foods and goods. There are local and foreign DJs who help keep the party going. What's more, there is no place like Kenting to catch up on some well-deserved beach time or surfing.

　　如果您猜想這個慶典是慶祝季節更替的一種怪法子，那您可真是大錯特錯。在墾丁舉辦的春天吶喊是個以音樂為重點的戶外慶典。這個節慶的發想是來自於兩位 美國人－－吉米‧莫和偉德‧戴維斯，而且自1995年創辦以來每年都會舉行。此慶典會持續二到十一天不等，但大多數的年份都平均舉行四天。春天吶喊初創時 只有寥寥幾個樂團參加，不過現在每年皆約有兩百段的演出。

　　在春天吶喊中登場表演的樂團是從世界各處來到台灣。歷年來人氣最高的一些團體是來自日本、香港以及美國，而台灣本土的樂團也會與他們共享這個表演舞 台。事實上，春天吶喊對於幫助本土地下樂團獲得曝光這一點尤其重要。它也在國際間的音樂界打響了台灣的名號。

　　春天吶喊不論在受歡迎程度或規模上都逐年俱增。雖然莫和戴維斯表示這個慶典的主角是音樂，但是裡頭還是有很多其它好看好玩的事物。春天吶喊的業餘電影 祭就是一個很好切入的地方。這段期間同時還有藝術展覽及許多販售各式各樣食物和商品的攤位。本地及外國的DJ也會讓整個派對的氣氛一直high下去。更棒 的一點是，再也沒有其它地方像墾丁一樣，能讓您多享受您應得的海灘假期或衝浪樂趣。

1. mistaken　a. 弄錯的
You are mistaken if you think I am happy.
如果你認為我很開心的話，那你就搞錯了。
2. average　vi. 平均是；平均做
Ian averages five cups of coffee every day.
伊恩每天平均喝五杯咖啡。
3. exposure　n. 曝光；報導
Almost all products need exposure to sell.
幾乎所有產品都要得到曝光才會賣。
4. scale　n. 規模，程度
The scale of the problem was beyond belief.
這個問題嚴重的程度到了令人難以置信的地步。
5. amateur　a. 業餘的，非職業的
The amateur golfer is turning pro next year.
那位業餘的高爾夫球選手將在明年轉戰職業。

1. a handful of...　　幾個∕少數……
Zack only has a handful of tasks to finish.
柴克只剩少數幾項任務尚待完成。
2. put...on the map　　使……出名∕為人所知
Sky lanterns have put Pingshi on the map.
天燈讓平溪變得出名。
3. catch up on...　　補做……
I caught up on some sleep after staying up all night writing my report.
在徹夜寫報告之後，我去補了一下眠。

1. act　n.（一段）表演，節目
2. scene　n.（某事物的）界，領域
3. exhibit　n. 展覽會
4. stall　n.（尤指戶外的）攤位

Spring Scream started off with only a handful of bands...
（春天吶喊初創時只有寥寥幾個樂團參加……）
handful　n. 一把；少數
a handful of...　　幾個∕少數……
以下為您介紹結尾為"-ful"的單字所形成的類似片語：
1. mouthful　n. 一口的份量
　 a mouthful of...　　一口的∕滿嘴的……
2. bucketful　n. 一桶之量
　a bucketful of...　　一桶的……
3. cupful　n. 一杯的容量
　 a cupful of...　　一杯的……
4. spoonful　n. 一匙的量
　 a spoonful of...　　一匙的……
5. pocketful　n. 一口袋之量
　 a pocketful of...　　一口袋的……





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