What’s On?
Electric Underground
7: 30 pm-1: 00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7: 30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8: 30 pm—10: 30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian(喜剧演员) on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7: 00 pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5: 00 pm—7: 30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8: 00 pm—11: 00 pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
【语篇概述】本文属于广告类阅读, 文章列出了四则广告。
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?
A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz.
C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一则广告中倒数第一、二句“If so, come early to the talk at 7: 30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music. ”可知, Jules Skye是一位成功的唱片制作人, 如果你想做音乐的话可以去找他。故选A。
2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?
A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Kaleidoscope.
C. Victoria Stage. D. Pizza World.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二则广告中“This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. ”可知, 这场表演能让所有年龄段的人都很开心。故选B。
3. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?
A. It requires membership status.
B. It lasts three hours each time.
C. It is run by a comedy club.
D. It is held every Wednesday.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第三则广告中“5: 00 pm—7: 30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage”可知, Simon’s Workshop是在每周三下午5点至7点30之间进行。故D项正确。
4. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?
A. 5: 00 pm—7: 30 pm. B. 7: 30 pm—1: 00 am.
C. 8: 00 pm—11: 00 pm. D. 8: 30 pm—10: 30 pm.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第四则广告“8: 00 pm-11: 00 pm Pizza World”可知, Charlotte Stone将在晚上8点至11点之间表演她最受欢迎的歌曲。故C项正确。
