题目内容
What's On
Stage
An acrobatic(杂技) soul: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒战) will run down your spine (脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge
Time: 7:30p. m,Septemberl3—19
Place: Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.
About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time: 9 a.m. —5 p.m.until September 10
Place: Huangshicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng Distirct
Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle — aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture(捕捉) he wonderous variety of life in unique(独特的) styles.
Time: 9 a.m. —4 p.m.until September 15
Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature (文学) museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in —depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m, daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District(Shaoyaoju area)
Conarts
Beijing rocks: "The Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience(听众) will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
Belgium Orchestra (管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach' s death.
Time: 7:30 p.m. September l1—14
Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?
A.When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.
B.Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.
C.Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.
D.Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.
The most characteristic thing about the Fashionow Night of Chinese Rock is that_________.
A.it will let the audience choose the performers and the music
B.it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes
C.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China
D.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians
Suppose it is September 14 today, how marry activities can people choose to attend?
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
On the whole, we can conclude__________.
A.people in Beijing prefer modem culture to something traditional
B.there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month
C.most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only
D.we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
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WHAT’S ON
STAGE Russian dances: The famous “Little White Birth” Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to present performances in Beijing. The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art. It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co. in order to give four performances in Beijing. Tickets are available through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com. cn, www. chinaticket, com and www. ticket, elong. com. * Time: 7: 30 pm, January 18 - 21 * Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District * Tel: 6606-4258 EXHIBITIONS Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum. Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the kite-making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style. * Time: 9 am-5 pm until February 11 * Place: 9 Huizhong Lu * Tel: 6491-2902 |
CONCERTS Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall. The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy”, “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon” and “Spring Festival Suite”. * Time: 7: 30 pm, January 24 * Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District * Tel: 6559-8285 EVENTS Flower festival: The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical plants greenhouse. The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers abroad for the exhibition. There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus (水仙) landscapes (盆景). More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed, people can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd, com, the garden’s website. * Time: 8:30 am-5 pm until January 28 * Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills * Tel: 8259-5547 |
1.Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can’t spare time to go there in person, which of the following shows can you enjoy all the same?
A.Russian dances. |
B.Kite show |
C.Folk music |
D.Flower festival |
2.. The phrase “get a preview of” used in the passage means ______.
A.watch in advance |
B.see more clearly |
C.get good position of |
D.get a general idea of |
3. If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, which is a useful number to call?
A.6606-4258 |
B.6491-2902 |
C.6559-8285 |
D.8259-5547 |