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【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’shometown to see how his masterpieces were created.

【1】Which 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.

【2】What 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.

【3】Which can you still enjoy in July?

A. Hello Sadness. B. The Nutcracker.

C. Rain Zone. D. Claude Monet.

【4】What 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.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

文章向读者介绍几个演出和展示的时间，地点，以及相关的表演及展示的一些具体信息。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一部分The Nutcracker的内容，时间是在Time: May 5，……presented by the famous Russian State Ballet.可知由著名的俄罗斯国家芭蕾舞团表演，可知舞蹈爱好者在5月份可能在Place: Wuhan Theater，故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据Hello Sadness这部分内容的第一句This play is adapted from the 1954 French novel Bonjour Tristesse written by Francoise Sagan when she was only 18.这个话剧是根据1954年的法国小说Bonjour Tristesse改编的，故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据四个表演信息的时间，可知7月你能欣赏的只有Claude Monet

Time: May 1 to Aug 31，故选D。

【4】推理判断题。根据第三部分内容This artistic equipment allows visitors to walk through falling water, but sensors make sure that the water stops falling wherever a person is standing.这个艺术的装备可以让游客在雨中行走，传感器确保水不会落在任何有人站立的地方。根据第四部分内容With the help of 3-D technology, visitors can also travel to Monet’s hometown to see how his masterpieces were created.在3-D技术的帮助下，游客可以去莫奈的家乡看看他的杰作是怎样创造出来的。可推断，这两个项目的共同点是它们都依靠现代科技。故选B。

关于细节理解题

用细节定位法：细节理解题属于直接解答性问题，是阅读理解题中最简单的一种，多数属中低难度的送分题。但由于高考所占的比例很大，应特别引起注意。事实和细节题的命题特点是：把某词语、某个句子或某具体事实用不同于原文的另一方式或句型表达，即同义改写。解答这类题的窍门是：A)注意掌握英语的多种表达法；B)正确分析词语在句中的作用；C)熟练运用英语的句型转换；D)读懂题干所提出的问题，并准确地找到文中涉及该问题的句子。

比如文章第2小题，我们首先读懂题干What can we learn about the play Hello Sadness? 关于话剧Hello Sadness ，我们能了解到——然后快速定位文章第二部分对于Hello Sadness的介绍，——定位到句子This play is adapted from the 1954 French novel Bonjour Tristesse written by Francoise Sagan when she was only 18.找到关键词——This play is adapted from the 1954 French novel得出答案。