17. D。　 细节判断题。文章在第四中活动中提到“Do you want to be an actor?”。故答案选D。

16. B。　 推理判断题。根据文章，参加四种课程孩子的年龄各异，历经6、7、8三个月。四种课程中，只有第一种课程需要带午餐和饮料。另外，所有课程的举办地都是在　Rosewood　 　Center　 for Family Arts。故答案选B。

15. D。　 细节理解题。从文章中“important information”部分可知，交费时间最迟是开学当天，

对于在以后日子开学的并不一定要在6月2号之前，因各个培训时间不同，故选项A不对；如果课程取消当然所交费用可以退还，因此，选项B不对；注册应该是在上课后前个小时而不是之后半个小时，因此，选项C不对；上学第一天，学生要求最好有人陪伴。故答案选D。

14. B。　 文章意图题。本文主要是介绍了ShowBiz Summer 2008的一些重要信息，以及一些课程培训的时间和内容安排，其目的就是希望读者对此熟悉，并参加这些课程的培训。故答案选B。

18. Where is the text most probably from?

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

　 C. A newspaper.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. A guide book.

[解题导语]本文主要是介绍了ShowBiz Summer 2008的一些重要信息，以及一些课程培训的时间和内容安排。

[答案与解析]

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.

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

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

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.

13. A　 归纳标题题。(从文章第一段和第三段可知答案。)

D

　　　 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!