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Performances at the Moss Arts Centre in the USA
Callas in Concert
Friday，November 2，2018，7：30 p．m.
Prices：$150|$125|$100
The Moss Arts Centre marks its fifth anniversary(周年纪念日) with a special performance.The opera world lost Maria Callas in 1977.Her great performances astonished audiences，and her loss shocked millions of fans，many of whom never had the chance to see her perform live.Now Callas returns to the stage through amazing holographic(全息的) technology.Callas in Concert brings Callas to the Moss Arts Centre to perform with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.Just experience her beautiful voice and great beauty.
Sounds of China
Saturday，February 2，2019，7：30 p．m.
Prices：$45|$35|$20
Sounds of China from Beijing combines traditional Chinese music with advanced arrangements，mixing the ancient and the modern.While the group plays plenty of traditional instruments，it arranges the ancient music in a new way with electric guitars and drums，giving the performances a poplike energy.This performance is supported in part by Arts Midwest.
Terry Tempest Williams' Speech
Monday，April 1，2019，7：30 p．m.
Prices：$25 general admission|$10 students with ID and youth 18 and under
Terry Tempest Williams is a writer and environmentalist.Her most recent book，The Hour of Land：A Personal Topography of America's National Parks is a New York Times bestseller.Among many awards，she received the 2017 Audubon New York Award for Environmental Writing.
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Monday，April 8，2019，4：00 p．m.
Prices：$75|$60|$40
The Australian Chamber Orchestra(ACO) returns to the Moss Arts Centre for their second visit.Led by Richard Tognetti，the ACO has performed as a flexible orchestra.The ACO's unique style includes both the masterpieces and modern crossart form projects.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章提供了美国莫斯艺术中心的几场演出活动信息。
1．What do we know about Callas in Concert?
A．It is intended for Callas' old fans.
B．It has been put on for nearly five years.
C．It will present Callas' past performances.
D．Callas' songs will be sung by other singers.
C [推理判断题。根据Callas in Concert条目下的“Now Callas returns to the stage through amazing holographic technology.”可知，这场演出会通过全息技术呈现Callas过去的表演。]
2．What is special about Sounds of China?
A．It is given on the weekend.
B．It is put on by foreign performers.
C．It is a mixture of new and old music.
D．It lasts for the greatest length of time.
A [细节理解题。阅读文章可知，只有Sounds of China的演出是安排在周末的。]
3．Which performance can cost a student the least money to attend?
A．Callas in Concert.
B．Sounds of China.
C．Terry Tempest Williams' Speech.
D．Australian Chamber Orchestra.
C [细节理解题。阅读文章可知，学生凭借学生证只需10美元就能参加Terry Tempest Williams的演讲，是所有演出活动中花费最少的。]
4．Who has performed at the Moss Arts Centre before?
A．Maria Callas.
B．Richard Tognetti.
C．Terry Tempest Williams.
D．The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.
B [细节理解题。根据Australian Chamber Orchestra条目下的“The Australian Chamber Orchestra(ACO) returns to the Moss Arts Centre for their second visit.”可知，澳大利亚室内管弦乐团将是第二次在莫斯艺术中心演出。由此可知，其领奏Richard Tognetti以前也在此表演过。]
