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If you’ re looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 9—11),there’s plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Greek Festival
When：November 9—11
Where：St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa
Cost：$25 General Admission
Info：OPA! Whether it’s freshly—prepared Mediterranean style food and pastries, an evening of live music and beautiful dance, or a unique shopping experience, the Tampa Greek Festival gives everyone the chance to enjoy life like a Greek.
Best In Show：Rick Springfield
When：7 p.m.
Where：Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Cost：$60
Info：Celebrate the best pop—rock of the 70’s and 80’s as the Best In Show Tour brings Rick Springfield, Tommy Tutone and Greg Kihn to Ruth Eckerd Hall for a night you won’t want to miss! From classics such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, An Affair of the Heart, I’ve Done Everything for You, Love Somebody, and Human Touch to singles off his latest album The Snake King, Rick Springfield presents the best of the 80’s.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins
When：1 p.m.
Where：Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Cost：$50
Info：Get ready for some Sunday football! The Bucs are taking on the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m.
Steve—O：The Bucket List
When：7：30 p.m.
Where：Tampa Improv Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa
Cost：$25(visitors need to pay an extra waste treatment fee)
Info：Steve—O(A. k. A. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant doing funny stunts(特技) on the show “Jackass”. Since then, Steve—O has had continued success, as a New York Times best—selling author with the release of his memoir, Professional Idiot, and he has established himself as a force in the world of stand—up comedy. He’s even landed a handful of acting roles in film and TV. He will be performing at Tampa Improve Comedy on Friday night at 7：30 p.m. Saturday, November 10.
1. Which is the cheapest event?
A. Tampa Greek Festival.
B. Best In Show：Rick Spring field
C. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins.
D. Steve—O：The Bucket List.
2. Where will a pop—rock lover go?
A. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa
B. Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.
C. Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
D. Tampa Improve Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa
3. What is the event Steve—O：The Bucket List about?
A. A live concert. B. A comedy show.
C. A lecture about a best—seller. D. A local advertisement.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。作者在文中介绍了坦帕湾附近的几个活动或节目，推荐读者在11月9日至11日这个周末去玩。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中对几个活动的报价：“Tampa Greek Festival…Cost：$25 General Admission”，“Best In Show：Rick Springfield… Cost：$60”，“Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins…Cost：$50”，“Steve—O：The Bucket List …Cost：$25（visitors need to pay an extra waste treatment fee）”可知，Tampa Greek Festival(坦帕希腊音乐节)费用：25美元门票；Best In Show：Rick Springfield(最佳表演：里克·斯普林菲尔德)费用60美元；Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins. (坦帕湾海盗队对华盛顿红人队)费用是50美元；Steve—O：The Bucket List(史蒂夫木桶清单)的费用是 25美元加上额外支付废物处理费。因此，最便宜的活动是A.项“Tampa Greek Festival(坦帕希腊音乐节)”。故选A项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据本文对Best In Show Rick Springfield(最佳表演：里克·斯普林菲尔德)的介绍“Where：Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater…Info：Celebrate the best pop—rock of the 70’s and 80’s as the Best In Show Tour brings Rick Springfield (地点：克利尔沃特麦克马伦布思路1111号露丝埃克德大厅……信息：庆祝70年代和80年代最棒的流行摇滚乐) ”可知，Best In Show Rick Springfield(最佳表演：里克·斯普林菲尔德)的特色是，这里有庆祝70年代和80年代流行摇滚乐的表演活动，地址在Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater。因此，喜欢流行摇滚乐的人会到B项“Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater(克利尔沃特麦克马伦布思路1111号露丝埃克德大厅)”这个地方，符合题意，故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据本文最后一段“Info：Steve—O(A. k. A. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant doing funny stunts on the show “Jackass”(信息：史蒂夫（又名斯蒂芬·格洛弗）愿意不惜一切代价成名，即使这意味着要在“傻瓜”节目中表演滑稽特技)”可知，Steve—O：The Bucket List 是一个喜剧表演节目，节目中有Steve—O做滑稽表演。因此，B项“A comedy show(喜剧表演)”符合题意，故选B项。
