题目内容
【题目】Art Beat in January 2016
Beijing
Youth choir to perform
The youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zhao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the show.
7:30 pm, Jan 23. Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng district. 010-6559-8285.
Orchestra recitals
The China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra led by conductor Lyu Jia will give two recitals, featuring works including Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture and Mozart's Symphonies No 40 & No 41 Jupiter. Cellist Wang Jian will join in the performances, playing Schumann's Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 129 and Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op 33.
7:30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16. China National Center for the Performing Arts, No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District. 010-6655-0000.
Ballet from Paris
Paris Opera Ballet will present two gala performances in the city. Besides highlights of classical ballet, such as Swan Lake and Manon, the program will also include modern pieces from the company's repertoire. The leading etoiles are Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette.
7:15 pm, Jan 15-16. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong district. 021-6854-1234.
Ensemble of swans
Shanghai Ballet will present two performances of Swan Lake. The production choreographed by British artist Derek Deane has just completed a tour in 26 cities of the Netherlands. The spectacular production features an ensemble of 48 dancers.
7:15 pm, Jan 22-23. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district. 400-106-8686.
【1】If you only spare some time in the afternoon, you can enjoy ________.
A. Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture
B. Classical ballet Manon
C. The Golden Nightingale
D. Classical ballet Swan Lake
【2】According to the text, we know that Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette are ________.
A. Pianists B. ballet performers
C. cellists D. violinists
【3】If you are interested in ballet performances, which of the following places can you go to enjoy yourself?
A. Forbidden City Concert Hall and China National Center
B. Forbidden City Concert Hall Shanghai Grand Theater
C. Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Grand Theater
D. China National Center and Shanghai Oriental Art Center
【答案】
【1】A
【2】B
【3】C
【解析】
试题分析: 本文讲述是2016年一月艺术活动广告。
【1】A考查细节理解题。根据文中第二个广告中的“2:30 pm, Jan 16.”可知答案应为A项。其余的均是在晚上7点以后,故选A项。
【2】B考查细节理解题。根据第三个广告中的介绍可知,Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette都是芭蕾舞的主演。故正确答案为B项
【3】C 考查细节理解题。根据最后两个广告中提到关于芭蕾的表演,故选C项。