【题目】The Nutcracker

Time: May 5

Place: Wuhan Theater

Enjoy a fairy tale come to life with this amazing production, presented by the famous Russian State Ballet. The ballet tells the story of a little girl who receives a nutcracker as a present on Christmas Eve. Suddenly, it transforms into a little prince, and he takes the girl on a voyage through the Land of Snow. This production is a superb performance which lived up to the mystery of the charming Russian classic.

Hello Sadness

Time: Ongoing until May 1

Place: Shanghai Art Theater

This play is adapted from the 1954 French novel Bonjour Tristesse, written by Francoise Sagan when she was only 18. The story is about a 17-year-old girl, Cecile, who lives with her father Raymond. When Raymond finally decides to settle down with a woman, Cecile worries about how her life will change, and she tries to destroy the marriage. Be prepared for a sad ending.

Rain Zone

Time: Ongoing until June 19

Place: Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone, Guangzhou

If you have wondered what it is like to walk in the rain without getting wet, this is an exhibition you shouldn’t miss. This artistic equipment allows visitors to walk through falling water, but sensors make sure that the water stops falling wherever a person is standing. The experience will provide you with the interesting feeling that you’re controlling the rain.

Claude Monet

Time: May 1 to Aug 31

Place: Beijing World Art Museum

If you are an art fan who also enjoys modern technology, you should make time for this multimedia exhibition. The high-tech art show displays about 400 copies of Claude Monet’s work and records the life of the artist himself. The exhibition takes you through Monet’s artistic career. With the help of 3-D technology, visitors can also travel to Monet’s hometown to see how his masterpieces were created.

1Which place may satisfy a dance fan in May?

A. Wuhan Theater.

B. Shanghai Art Theater.

C. Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone.

D. Beijing World Art Museum.

2What can we learn about the play Hello Sadness?

A. It’s produced by a teenager. B. Cecile’s father treats her badly.

C. It’s an adaptation from a novel. D. Cecile’s family live in harmony.

3Which can you still enjoy in July?

A. Hello Sadness. B. The Nutcracker.

C. Rain Zone. D. Claude Monet.

4What do the last two events have in common?

A. They are exhibitions of paintings.

B. They depend on modern technology.

C. They are held in memory of different artists.

D. They allow visitors to control the equipment.

【题目】Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians are Real Danger

We are having a debate about this topic. Here are some letters from our readers.

■ Yes, many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists But pedestrians are probably the worse offenders.

People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade (避让) them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.

The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.

——Michael Horan

■ I loved the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists (Viewpoints, May 29). I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads.

I was walking across Altrincharn Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me.

The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used.

The police do nothing. What a laugh they are!

The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的)jacket and tights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.

——Carol Harvey

■ Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.

I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him.

Other road users, including horse riders, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists?

It’s about time they had to be registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be traced and there might be an opportunity to claim.

——JML

Write to Viewpoints of the newspaper.

1Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that .

A. drivers should be polite to cyclists

B. road accidents can actually be avoided

C. some pedestrians are a threat to road safety

D. walking while using phones hum one’s eyes

2Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should .

A. be provided with enough roads

B. be asked to ride on their own lanes

C. be made to pay less tax for cycling

D. be fined for laughing at policemen

3The underline word “they” in the third letter refers to .

A. accidents B. vehicles

C. pedestrians D. cyclists

4The three letters present viewpoints on .

A. real sources of road danger

B. ways to improve road facilities

C. measures to punish road offences

D. increased awareness of road rules

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