Dallas Children’s Theater Academy

ShowBiz Summer 2008

Rosewood Center for Family Arts

　　　　5938 Skillman * Dallas, TX 75231 * (214) 978-0110

Important Information

* All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals!

* All Grade Levels indicated are for Fall 2008.

* Tuition Deposit required for registration.

* Tuition balance due on the first day of class. No tuition refunds (退款).

* DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation.

* Please accompany student to first day of class.

* Registration begins one-half hour before class time.

* Questions? Call Nancy Schaeffer at (214) 978-0110 or e-mail nancy@dct.org

How To Register

MAIL: * Fill out the form in this brochure.

* Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.

* The registration form may be copied.

FAX:  Complete the registration form and fax it to DCT at (214) 978-0118.

PHONE: Call (214) 978-0110.

WEB: Visit www.dct.org, click on Academy Classes

Drama Days! — $175

Entering Grades: Group A: K   Group B: 1st & 2nd   Group C: 3rd –– 5th

Mon. –– Fri.  9:　30 a　.m. –– 1 p.m.   June 2 –– June 6

* Day One –– come up with a character, work with your class to plan the play.

* Day Two –– create the situations and scenes for your one-of-a-kind show!

* Day Three –– rehearse (排演) your part.

* Day Four –– pick a costume, get ready!

* Day Five –– SHOWTIME –– invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase!

* Bring a sack lunch and drink each day!

Laugh Out Loud –– $175

Entering Grades: 5+  Mon. –– Fri.  1:30 p.m. –– 5:00 p.m.  June 23 –– June 27  Show Friday, June 27

* Do you like comedy? Try your hand at the world of comedy in the class just for you!

* Learn a comedy sketch from the old masters!

* Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best!

* Work with your class to put on a one-of-a-kind Comedy Show for family and friends!

Acting –– Just Acting –– $225

Group A: Entering Grades K; Group B: Entering Grades 1st –– 2nd; Group C: Entering Grades 3rd –– 4th; Mon. –– Fri.  9:　30 a　.m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug. 1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15

* Are you ready to challenge your acting skills and try something new?!

* Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams.

* Become the character you’ve always wanted to be.

* Work with your class to create the plot.

* Get ready to present your show for family and friends on the final Friday!

Summer Scenes –– $225

Entering Grades 5th and 6th; Mon. –– Fri. 9:　30 a　.m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug.1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15

* Do you want to be an actor?

* Improve your skills with instruction from professional actors & directors.

* Rehearse and perform scenes from your favorite plays.

* Develop characters and polish performances!

14. What is the purpose of the text?

   A. To attract readers to attend Summer Scenes.

   B. To persuade readers to attend ShowBiz Summer 2008.

   C. To earn money from the introduction.

   D. To teach readers how to register for ShowBiz Summer 2008.

15. If you want to attend Showbiz Summer 2008, you should be aware that ______.

   A. tuition must be paid at least before June 2

   B. there’ll be no refunds in any case.

   C. registration begins half an hour after class time

   D. students had better be accompanied on the first day

16. It can be inferred from the text that all the four one-week specials ______.

   A. are intended for children aged below 5

   B. are all held at 　　Rosewood　 　Center　　 for Family Arts

   C. will take place in June or July and last five days

   D. need students to bring a sack lunch and drink each day

17. Which of the following classes suits those who want to be actors?

   A. Drama Days!                                   B. Laugh Out Loud.

C. Acting – Just Acting.                      D. Summer Scenes.

18. Where is the text most probably from?

   A. Part of a brochure.                           B. An entertainment magazine.

   C. A newspaper.                                   D. A guide book.

第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）

对话填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

　阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。

　　 M: I must say, I'm w___76___about this i___77__.                76      

77      

　　W: Why? You are the r___78___ person they are looking for.         78      

　　M: I know, but I haven't had much e___79___.                     79      

　　W: I don't think that m___80___. You are sure to get the job.          80      

　　M: I r___81__ need it. And there's another thing.                    81      

I don't think I'm good at l____82___.                                82      

　　W: But your German is really good. I was i___83___by the way        83      

you talked to those people we met on holiday last year.

　　M: It's very nice of you to try to c___84__ me up, but I still            84      

don't think I'm going to get the job.

　　W: Well, we’ll just have to wait and see, w___85___we?              85      

这几年，“考生该不该复读”这个话题一直为社会各界所关注。下表是你班同学讨论的结果，请你给英文报社写一封信，客观介绍讲座情况，并简要阐述自己的观点。

Dear Editor,

   I'm writing to tell you about the discussion we've had about whether students retake classes

M: Linda, I don’t think you’ve been here before, have you?

W: 　　　　 1　　　　 But this is my first time to come to Shanghai.

M: 　　　　 2　　　　

W: I’m sure I’ll enjoy it．I’ve heard a lot about the Shanghai Expo．And I’ve been eager to visit it for ages.　　　　 3　　　　

M: We’d love to take you to go sightseeing.

W: 　　　　 4　　　　 Thank you．By the way, what’s the weather usually like this time of year?

M: It’s usually warm and sunny．It seldom rains in October .

W: 　　　 5　　　　

M: I guess you have.

A. So I’ve come at the right time.

B. No, I’ve traveled a great deal in other parts of the country．

C. That’s all right.

D. I hope you’ll like it here.

E. That’s great!

F. So I’m glad my dream has finally come true.

G. Looking forward to your reply.

1.　　　　　 　2.　　　　　 3.　　　　　　 4.　　　　　　　 5.　　　　

第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）

对话填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

　阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。

　　 M: I must say, I'm w___76___about this i___77__.                76      

                                                              77      

　　W: Why? You are the r___78___ person they are looking for.         78      

　　M: I know, but I haven't had much e___79___.                     79      

　　W: I don't think that m___80___. You are sure to get the job.          80      

　　M: I r___81__ need it. And there's another thing.                    81      

I don't think I'm good at l____82___.                                 82      

　　W: But your German is really good. I was i___83___by the way        83      

you talked to those people we met on holiday last year.

　　M: It's very nice of you to try to c___84__ me up, but I still            84      

don't think I'm going to get the job.

　　W: Well, we’ll just have to wait and see, w___85___we?              85