Question

【题目】 Would you like to enjoy a visual feast in Broadway in New York? Below are four spectacular shows with their slogans and some critics' remarks.

The Lion King

Experience the stunning artistry, unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of Disney's The Lion King. Now is the time to join the circle of life at Broadway's award-winning Best Musical.

Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. Taymor's imaginative ideas seem limitless. It's a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. The show appeals to our childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh (重新).

— by Richard Zoglin from Time Magazine

Chicago

The Tony-winning revival of Kander and Ebb's musical will razzle-dazzle you.

Chicago remains the best adult entertainment in town and still bubbles with the joy of performing!

— by Ben Brantley from The New York Times

The Phantom of the Opera

The timeless story, the unforgettable score, and the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Phantom rules! It remains as fresh and spectacular as ever. Beautiful and romantic, I have to tip my hat: The Phantom of the Opera has aged divinely.

— by Roma Torre from NY1

Hamilton

Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s inventive Tony-winning musical, winner of 11 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.

Historic. ‘Hamilton' is brewing up a revolution. This is a show that aims impossibly high and hits its target.

— by Ben Brantley from The New York Times

【1】Which two shows are Tony-winning musicals?

A.The Lion King & Hamilton.

B.Chicago & Hamilton.

C.The Phantom of the Opera & Chicago.

D.The Phantom of the Opera & The Lion King.

【2】Which statement is TRUE about the four Broadway shows?

A.The Lion King inspires people to see things from a new perspective.

B.Chicago takes us back to the era of Founding Fathers.

C.The Phantom of the Opera aims high and reaches its goal.

D.Hamilton is the longest-running show in Broadway history.

【3】In what column of a magazine can you most probably read this article?

A.Finance.B.Entertainment.

C.Science.D.Sports.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了纽约的百老汇四场精彩的表演，他们的宣传口号和一些评论家的评论。

【1】细节理解题。根据Chicago部分中The Tony-winning revival of Kander and Ebb's musical will razzle-dazzle you.可知，获得托尼奖的坎德和艾布的音乐剧的复兴将使你眼花缭乱。以及Hamilton部分中Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s inventive Tony-winning musical, winner of 11 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.可知，Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers，由Lin-Manuel Miranda导演的独出心秀的音乐剧《托尼奖》获得了11项百老汇观众选择奖。由此可知，Chicago和Hamilton是赢得托尼奖的音乐剧。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据The Lion King部分中 The show appeals to our childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh (重新).可知，这出戏激起了我们孩童般的兴奋，因为它具有戏剧的力量，能使我们重新审视事物。由此可知，《狮子王》激励人们从新的角度看待事物。故选A。

【3】推理判断题。根据全文内容为文章主要介绍了纽约的百老汇四场精彩的表演，他们的宣传口号和一些评论家的评论。由此可推知，你最可能在杂志的娱乐专栏读到这篇文章。故选B。