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Going out guide
R&B：Melanie Fiona
Known for such songs as “It Kills Me” and “This Time”， R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album (专辑) in 2009 with “The Bridge” and followed it up with “The MF Life” in 2012. A new album, “Next Train”， is planned to drop.
8 pm, Feb.13. The Howard Theatre.202－803－2899.$30—$59.99.
Ballet：John Cranko's “Romeo & Juliet”
Celebrated South African choreographer (舞蹈指导) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev. The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent. Feb.14—18. Kennedy Center.202－467－4600.$25—$160.
Exhibit (展览)：“Brand New：Art and Commodity (商品) in the 1980s”
This exhibit shows the commodification of art in the 1980s, when trade, art and entertainment became unclear. The exhibit shows works by some of today's most influential artists, including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel.
Feb.14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.202－633－1000. Free.
R&B：Valentine's Love Jam
R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved (钟爱的) love songs, and the performers lined up for this show are no exception. Singersongwriters Tyrese (“Sweet Lady”) and Joe (“I Wanna Know”) join forces with SWV (“Weak”), Dru Hill (“Beauty”) and Next (“Wifey”) for this show.
8 pm, Feb.17. EagleBank Arena.703－493－4000.$59—$99.
本文是一篇应用文。推荐了四场值得去的展览或演出并做了一些简要介绍。
1．Which number should you call if you are interested in dance?
A．703－493－4000. B．202－633－1000.
C．202－467－4600. D．202－803－2899.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。由Ballet：John Cranko's “Romeo & Juliet”部分中的“Celebrated South African choreographer (舞蹈指导) John Cranko created the dance”可知，你如果对舞蹈感兴趣的话，可以看这个芭蕾舞演出，应该拨打电话202－467－4600。故选C项。
2．Where can people enjoy a free show?
A．Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
B．Kennedy Center.
C．EagleBank Arena.
D．The Howard Theatre.
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词free，将答案定位到Exhibit (展览)：“Brand New：Art and Commodity (商品) in the 1980s”部分的内容，该展览的举办地址为“Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden”。故选A项。
3．When can you attend a love song concert?
A．Feb.18. B．Feb.17.
C．Feb.14. D．Feb.13.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的“love song concert”将答案定位至R&B：Valentine's Love Jam部分的内容，根据该部分中的“R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved (钟爱的) love songs”以及“8 pm, Feb.17”可知，观众可以在2月17日观看该演唱会。故选B项。
