题目内容
Such tickets were given to certain officials entirely ________.
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解析:
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本题的大意是:这些标免费送给了某些官员。句中的短语free of charge可译作“免费”。同for free |
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 |
| A.Russian dances. | B.Kite show | C.Folk music | D.Flower festival |
| A.watch in advance | B.see more clearly |
| C.get good position of | D.get a general idea of |
| A.6606-4258 | B.6491-2902 | C.6559-8285 | D.8259-5547 |
Ideal for anyone who wants a good time, the Gold Coast is packed with enough fun for everyone in Australia.It's impossible to be bored on the Gold Coast.Below are the attractions;
Dream World
This is a fun place for everyone, whether you are a family with young kids, older kids, or out with your mates.This theme park is actually a series of parks, made up of such places as preschooler heaven Wiggles World and such attractions as Big Brother for inner reality TV fans.Dream World also owns the theme park White Water World.It is possible to buy tickets from Dream World that covers several different parks.
Sea World
Get up close and personal with dolphins, sharks and polar bears.This theme park also offers the right mixture of shows, exhibits, animal fights and thrill rides such as roller coaster.This is a must-see for your Gold Coast adventure.
Warner Bros Movie World![]()
This theme park has the best combination of fast-paced entertainment.Visitors can have fun living as though they're in the movies.Kids will see all their cartoon favourites on parade and in shows.Bigger kids and grown-ups can pretend they're on real movie sets with their favourite action heroes, and then put themselves into some serious action.
How to get there梇ou can easily travel to the Gold Coast by plane.Fly straight into Gold Coast International Airport, or to Brisbane and then catch the '"airtrain" service to the Gold Coast.All of the major airlines have daily flights, some with several per day depending on your departure city.If you want to save money, you can get there by train.
Accommodation—Want something truly unusual? Consider staying in the world's largest residential tower (塔式住宅) and enjoy beautiful views.The accommodation choices on the Gold Coast are just as varied and interesting as the activities, so whether you are a single, couple, family, friends, a large or small group, you will find options perfect for you at TakeABreak.corn.an.
【小题1】From the pas
sage, we know _____.
| A.visitors can go t.o the Gold Goast only by air |
| B.the Gold Coast is famous for its golden beach |
| C.it is difficult for a family to find a right place to stay |
| D.the theme park "Sea World" wi |
| A.Children can see their favorite cartoons. |
| B.Visitors have opportunities to take roller coasters. |
| C.Some famous movie actors often act with visitors. |
| D.Visitors can share the joy from animals. |
| A.to describe the theme parks in Australia |
| B.to draw |
| C.to tell some exciting shows, adventures, etc. |
| D.to introduce how to get to the Gold Coast |
Happy birthday
The China Nation Opera (CNO)will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Different generations of CNO vocalists(歌手), like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like “The White-haired GM “and “The Hundredth Bride”, as well as, arias (咏叹调) of such Western opera classics as “Madame Butterfly”, “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”.
Time/date : 7:30 pm, September 7, 8
Location : Tianqiao Theatre
Tel : 6551-4787, 8315-6170
Tickets : 60—50 yuan (US $7.2-60.2)
Folk music
A concert will be held to feature some recently-composed traditional Chinese music works.
The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood”, “Memorial Ceremony for God” and “Wine Song”.
Time/date : 7:30 pm, September 13
Location: Concert hall at the National Library of China
Tel: 6848-5462, 6841-9220
Tickets : 30-200 yuan (US $ 3.6—24.1)
Moon music
A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year.
The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centered on this theme of the moon, such as “Moonlight”, “Spring Night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River.”
A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos(独奏)as well as collaborate(合奏)with the folk music orchestra.
Time/ date: 7:30 pm, September 21st
Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
Tel: 6606-8888, 6606-9999
1. If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music “Memory of Childhood”, you will dial .
| | A. 6551-4787 | B. 6848-5462 | C. 8315-6170 | D. 6606-9999 |
| | A. a Chinese opera | B. a song | C. a piece of music | D. a Western opera |
| | A. Animals | B. People | C. Entertainment | D. Sports |