题目内容
6.HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO•TELEPHONE (02)9270111
Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition,Evolution & Revolution:Chinese dress 1700s to now.DON'T FORGET our other special event,the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus(马戏团)!150years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
◆Chinese Folk Dancing:Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney.Dances include:the Golden and the Chinese drum dance.A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor's count dance.Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.
Sunday 29June and Wednesday 2July in the Turbine Hall,at 11.30am & 1.30pm.
◆Australian Chinese Children's Arts Theatre:Well-known children's play experts from Shanghai leas this dynamic youth group.Performance include Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3to Sunday 6July in the Turbine Hall,at 11.30am & 1.30pm.
◆Chinese Youth League:A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as Red scarf and Spring flower dances,and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6to Tuesday 8July in the Turbine Hall,11.30am to 1.30pm.
◆Kids Activity:Make a Paper Horse:Young children make a paper horse cut-out.(The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting,including a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8-12years.
Saturday 28June to Tuesday 8July in the Turbine Hall,12.30pm to 1.00pm.
◆Club Med Circus School:Learn circus skills,including the trapeze,trampolining and magic.Note only for children over 5.There are 40places available in each 1hour session and these must be booked at the front desk,level 4,on the day.
Tuesday 1to Saturday 5July at 11.30am & 1.00pm.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16years at the one address.
Members receive Powerline,our monthly magazine,discounts in the shops and restaurants,as well as free admission to the Museum.All this for as little as 50,00ayear!Call(02)92170600formoredetails.
61.When can you watch the Chinese drum danceA?
A.On July2.
B.On July3.
C.On july6.
D.On July8.
62.To learn the magictricks,you can go toC.
A.KidsActivity.
B.Chinese Youth League.
C.Club Med CircusSchool.
D.Children's ArtsTheatre.
63.what is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the MuseumB?
A.Calling(02)92170600.
B.Gaining family membership.
C.Coming for the holiday fun.
D.Paying powerline 50.00 a year.
64.What is the main purpose of the textA?
A.To attract visitors.
B.To present schedules.
C.To report the performances.
D.To teach kids Chinese arts.
分析 全文大意
本月在the Powerhouse有新的展示活动,如保存至今的18世纪中国衣服;拥有150年马戏表演历史的地中海马戏学校俱乐部的演出.
中国民间舞团--由悉尼中国民间舞学校表演黄金舞和中国腰鼓舞.特色舞为秦朝宫廷舞.还有一个京剧脸谱展.时间:7月6日-8日,上午11:30-下午1:30;地点:Turbine大厅.
澳大利亚中国儿童艺术剧院--来自上海的知名儿童戏剧专家表演中国童话故事和戏剧.时间:7月3日-6日,上午11:30-下午1:30;地点:Turbine大厅.
中国共青团--由一个传统的表演艺术团表演红领巾等,还有一位音乐家演奏二胡.时间:7月6日-8日,上午11:30-下午1:30;地点:Turbine大厅.
儿童活动室--适合8-12岁的孩子来学剪一匹纸马.时间:6月28日-7月8日,上午12:30-下午1:00;地点:Turbine大厅..
地中海马戏学校俱乐部--在此可学习马戏技巧.座位有限请在当天前台预定,观看儿童5岁以上.7月1日-5日,上午11:30-下午1:00.
一年5000块就可以成为the Powerhouse的会员,享受无限次免费参与活动及其他优惠.还可以收到我们的热线电话,每月的杂志和商店饭店的折扣等.
解答 61.A 细节理解题.根据Chinese Folk Dancing部分中第二句"Dances include:the Golden and the Chinese drum dance."可知,中国民间舞里有腰鼓舞.再根据Chinese Folk Dancing的时间"Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall,at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm."可知,在July 2.可以欣赏到Chinese drum dance腰鼓舞.故A正确.
62.C 细节理解题.根据Club Med Circus School部分中第一句"Learn circus skills,including the trapeze,trampolining and magic."可知,在这里可以学习到魔术技巧.故C正确.
63.B 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段"Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse."可知成为Powerhouse的会员就可以获得不限次数的免费参观.故B正确.
64.A 写作意图题.根据文中的五个副标题可知,本文谈的是the Powerhouse中不同的活动和时间安排,以及在最后两段提出的许多优惠,可知其最终的目的在于吸引游客去参观或者参与.故A正确.
点评 抓住题干的关键字眼去原文中找寻细节题的答案.譬如61题,根据题干中的the Chinese drum dance可以定位到Chinese Folk Dancing部分,然后再在此部分中找寻答案.
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24.A.hiding | B.stealing | C.selling | D.wearing |
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26.A.nursed | B.cured | C.missed | D.guarded |
27.A.long | B.hard | C.merry | D.free |
28.A.suddenly | B.finally | C.nearly | D.immediately |
29.A.said | B.proved | C.supposed | D.judged |
30.A.smarter | B.higher | C.firmer | D.lighter |
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32.A.travel | B.business | C.children | D.marriage |
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35.A.hotel | B.restaurant | C.home | D.shop |
36.A.homely | B.lively | C.motherly | D.friendly |
37.A.ought to | B.used to | C.might | D.could |
38.A.takes | B.keeps | C.looks | D.feels |
39.A.unless | B.while | C.because | D.though |
40.A.money | B.chair | C.house | D.necklace. |
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36.A.given | B.written | C.told | D.taught |
37.A.successful | B.helpful | C.tiring | D.surprising |
38.A.shook | B.put | C.bent | D.kept |
39.A.difficult | B.boring | C.important | D.easy |
40.A.eyes | B.mind | C.heart | D.legs |
41.A.nicely | B.exactly | C.curiously | D.carelessly |
42.A.realized | B.reminded | C.learnt | D.dreamt |
43.A.decision | B.fortune | C.business | D.plan |
44.A.cooking | B.reading | C.running | D.babysitting |
45.A.just | B.ever | C.even | D.only |
46.A.selfish | B.proud | C.stubborn | D.sensitive |
47.Aeverything | B.something | C.anything | D.nothing |
48.A.tried | B.arranged | C.managed | D.prepared |
49.A.Panic | B.Pain | C.Noise | D.Stress |
50.A.frozen | B.dragged | C.pushed | D.brought |
51.A.because | B.until | C.as | D.unless |
52.A.smoke | B.light | C.water | D.fire |
53.A.cheerful | B.strange | C.guilty | D.confident |
54.A.busy | B.hungry | C.worried | D.asleep |
55.A.promised | B.allowed | C.expected | D.persuaded. |
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37.A.scientific | B.final | C.previous | D.thorough |
38.A.chance | B.challenge | C.success | D.error |
39.A.wrong | B.easy | C.fast | D.ahead |
40.A.leaving | B.visiting | C.knowing | D.appreciating |
41.A.Although | B.Since | C.Unless | D.Once |
42.A.strange | B.necessary | C.obvious | D.important |
43.A.same | B.right | C.general | D.opposite |
44.A.looked at | B.waited for | C.got off | D.ran into |
45.A.driver | B.friend | C.stranger | D.gentleman |
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54.A.results | B.news | C.kindness | D.appearance |
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23.A.doubt | B.hope | C.suggest | D.accept |
24.A.broke in | B.settled down | C.turned up | D.showed off |
25.A.relief | B.loss | C.achievement | D.justice |
26.A.blamed | B.loved | C.forgotten | D.affected |
27.A.highly | B.little | C.poorly | D.enough |
28.A.present | B.first | C..recent | D.previous |
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30.A.strength | B.independence | C.importance | D.safety |
31.A.kept up with | B.caught up with | C.came up with | D.put up with |
32.A.none | B.few | C.some | D.each |
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36.A.chance | B.gift | C.moment | D.reward |
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