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What’s On?
Electric Underground
7.30pm－1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music.
Gee Whizz
8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm with drinks and snacks.
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?
A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz.
C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.
2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?
A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Victoria Stage.
C. Kaleidoscope. D. Pizza World.
3. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?
A. It teaches comedy writing. B. It lasts three hours each time.
C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It is held every Wednesday.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍几个晚间上演的节目或活动的时间，地点及特点等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。“Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music. ”你有兴趣成为一个音乐家和获得唱片合同吗？如果是这样，那就早点来参加成功 唱片制作人Jules Skye晚上7:30的演讲吧。他将谈论如何找到合适的人为你创作音乐。可知，Jules Skye可以帮助进行音乐制作，故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。“Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.” 来看看Gee Whizz的表演吧。他是喜剧界最滑稽的单口相声演员。这场欢乐的演出将使每个人都感到高兴，从年轻到年长的。因此，看Gee Whizz的表演可以使不同年龄的人欢笑，Gee Whizz 表演的地点在Kaleidoscope，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。Simon’s Workshop是学习如何做喜剧的， A选项不正确；Simon’s Workshop每次的时间是2个半小时，B选项不正确；C选项文中没有提及；Wednesdays at Victoria Stage， Simon’s Workshop每周三在Victoria舞台进行，D选项正确，故选D。
【点睛】应用文中题目多为细节理解题，定位关键词适用于解答细节理解题。通过定位关键词解题，考生在阅读题干时，把题干中有标记意义的词或词组划记出来，或者选项中的关键词，然后用这个词回到原文当中定位。如小题1题干中的各个选项，再如小题3中的Simon’s Workshop，可以帮助快速找出答案。
