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Best musicals and shows in London’s West End
Thriller-Live
See Thriller-Live, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the J acksons. The show joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatre show.
Prices from £32.72
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long- running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.
Prices: from £30.75
The Book of Mormon
This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Prices: from £24.60
Matilda The Musical
Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Prices: from £24.00
1. What is The Phantom of the Opera special for?
A. Its attractive story. B. Its beautiful songs.
C. Its excellent costumes. D. Its experienced actors.
2. Both kids and adults are most likely to enjoy_____.
A. Thriller-Live B. Matilda The Musical
C. The Book of Mormon D. The Phantom of the Opera
3. What does the text mainly aim to do?
A. Evaluate musicals. B. Criticize musicals.
C. Analyze musicals. D. Advertise musicals.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍了伦敦西区几场最好的音乐剧演出的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Phantom of the Opera部分中“tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long- running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.”可知，《歌剧魅影》讲述了一个暗影人物试图使克里斯蒂娜成为巴黎歌剧院女主角的故事，精彩的情节和惊险的场面使这部经久不衰的音乐剧是伦敦必看的音乐剧之一，由此可知，《歌剧魅影》的特别之处在于它讲述了一个吸引人的故事，故A项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Matilda The Musical部分中“Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.”可知，孩子和大人都会为这个有着非凡想象力的小女孩感到高兴，由此可知，孩子和大人都会喜欢《玛蒂尔达》这部音乐剧，故B项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据文章标题“Best musicals and shows in London’s West End”可知，文章介绍的是伦敦西区几场最好的音乐剧演出的相关信息，目的是为这几场音乐剧做广告，故D项正确。
