A
The Nutcracker
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., March 12th
Tickets: $ 10 per person for groups of 15 or more; $ 15 for individuals
It’s Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece (代表作) of ballet designed and danced by the Conejo Valley’s oldest established dance company. A holiday tradition of entertainment and inspiration will be enjoyed by audience members of all ages. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on their magical journey through the Kingdom of Sweets. This is an unmissable Nutcracker.
The New Shanghai Circus
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., January 22nd
Tickets: $10 per person for groups of 15 or more; $15 for individuals
For more than 2000 years, Chinese acrobats have been thrilling audience and making acrobatics the “longest running” folk art form in history. The New Shanghai Circus represents the best of this glorious tradition, mixing award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, amazing costumes and ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical wonder to present a show of great skill and beauty.
Rumpelstiltskin
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., March 24th
Tickets: $ 9 per person for groups of 15 or more; $ 15 for individuals
It is believed that Daisy can spin straw into gold. A greedy king locks her in a stable and demands that she turn all of the straw into gold. Daisy looks hopeless until a strange little man, Rumpelstiltskin, appears and promises to spin the straw into gold in return for her necklace. The king is delighted but locks her again—wanting twice as much as straw to spin! Who will help Daisy?
1. Who wrote the play The Nutcracker?
A. A dance company B. The Nutcracker Prince
C. Tchaikovsky D. Clara
2. What can we enjoy in January?
A. A ballet B. A fairy story C. A magic show D. Chinese acrobatics
3. How much is the cheapest ticket for Rumpelstiltskin?
A. $9 B. $10 C. $12 D. $15
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三场演出，及它们的演出时间和票价等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The Nutcracker”部分关键句“It’s Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece (代表作) of ballet designed and danced by the Conejo Valley’s oldest established dance company.”（它是Tchaikovsky的芭蕾舞代表作，由Conejo Valley最古老的舞蹈团设计和舞蹈。）可知，“The Nutcracker”是Tchaikovsky的芭蕾舞代表作，由此可知，“The Nutcracker”是“Tchaikovsky”写的。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。浏览三个演出的表演时间，根据“The New Shanghai Circus”部分关键句“Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., January 22nd”（演出时间：1月22日上午10:00至11:30）可知，“The New Shanghai Circus”的演出时间是1月，再结合这部分关键句“The New Shanghai Circus represents the best of this glorious tradition, mixing award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, amazing costumes and ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical wonder to present a show of great skill and beauty.”（新的上海马戏团代表了这一光荣传统的精华，融合了屡获殊荣的杂技、传统舞蹈、令人惊叹的服装、古今音乐和戏剧奇迹，展现了高超的技艺和美丽。）可知，在这场演出中，你可以看到屡获殊荣的杂技，由此可知，1月我们可以享受中国杂技。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Rumpelstiltskin”部分关键句“Tickets: $ 9 per person for groups of 15 or more; $ 15 for individuals”（门票：15人或以上的团体每人9美元；个人每人15美元）可知，“Rumpelstiltskin”的票价是15人或以上的团体每人9美元，个人每人15美元，由此可知，对“Rumpelstiltskin”来说，最便宜的票是每人9美元。故选A项。
