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Barbara and the Camp Dogs
The confident lead singer of a pub rock band, Barbara sets out on a road trip with her cousin Rene to reconnect with their family and see her sick mum. It’s written by Alana Valentine, and Leticia Caceres directs a cast including Yovich.
Malthouse Theatre. Today, 6:30pm.
Tickets: $30-$55.
Bookings: (03) 9685 5111 or online.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society presents the Olivier award-nominated play Peter Pan Goes Wrong. JM Barrie’s classic fairytale Peter Pan has been reimagined with comedic disasters, including technical problems and cast conflict.
Sydney Lyric Theatre. Tonight, 7pm.
Tickets: $69.90- $119.90.
Bookings: 1300 795 267 or online.
Kwongkan
Combining contemporary and traditional dance, the Ochre Contemporary Dance Company and the Daksha Sheth Dance Company perform Kwongkan to live music. Created and directed by Mark Howett, this piece explores ancient, present and future cultures where humans struggle to save the planet and themselves.
Fremantle Arts Centre. Tonight and Tomorrow, 7:30pm.
Tickets: $28.60-$51.
Inquiries: (08) 9432 9555 or online.
The Rosie Result
Author Graeme Simsion discusses his new novel, The Rosie Result, which explores the love life of middle-aged autistic (患自闭症的) character Don. Simsion presents the talk alongside clinical psychologist Tony Attwood. The event will be moderated (主持) by autism advocate Barb Cook.
Brisbane Powerhouse. Tonight, 7pm.
Tickets: $30-$57.
Bookings: (07) 3358 8600 or online.
1. Who is the author of Peter Pan?
A. JM Barrie. B. Alana Valentine. C. Yovich. D. Mark Howett.
2. What is special about The Rosie Result?
A. It is directed by a singer. B. It has comedic disasters.
C. It includes traditional dance. D. It is a talk about a novel.
3. Which stage has the smallest price range of tickets?
A. Barbara and the Camp Dogs. B. Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
C. Kwongkan. D. The Rosie Result.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
本文是一则广告。文章介绍了四个舞台演出的地点、时间、票价及联系方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Peter Pan Goes Wrong部分中的JM Barrie’s classic fairytale Peter Pan has been reimagined with comedic disasters, including technical problems and cast conflict.可知，JM·巴利的经典童话《彼得·潘》在重新构思中遭遇了喜剧灾难，包括技术问题和演员冲突。由此可知，《彼得·潘》的作者是JM·巴利。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Rosie Result部分中的Author Graeme Simsion discusses his new novel, The Rosie Result, which explores the love life of middle-aged autistic (患自闭症的) character Don. Simsion presents the talk alongside clinical psychologist Tony Attwood.可知，作者Graeme Simsion讨论了他的新小说《罗西的结果》，这本小说探讨了中年自闭症人物Don的爱情生活。Simsion和临床心理学家Tony Attwood一起发表了这次演讲。由此可知，《罗西的结果》的特别之处在于它是一个关于一部小说的讨论。故选D。
3题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干中的the smallest price range of tickets可以定位到每部分中的价格介绍，对比发现Kwongkan的票价最便宜。故选C。
