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Whatsonstage.com is the UK's biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on.
◆The Lion King
Musical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story.A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity(成熟)．
Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London
Telephone: 0870 243 9000
Date: Friday, 18 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡37.5
◆Oliver
Musical: Dickens' story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to his family.The songs include “Food glorious food” “You've got to pick a pocket or two” “Who will buy this wonderful morning”“I am reviewing the situation” and “Consider yourself at home”．
Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London
Telephone: 020 7494 5061
Date: Thursday, 17 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡25, but now save 20%
◆Jersey Boys
Musical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: the bluecollar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous.The musical features many of the group's popular songs such as “Big girls don't cry”“Oh, what a night” and “Can't take my eyes off you”．
Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London
Telephone: 0870 850 9191
Date: Saturday, 19 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡22.5
◆Alls Well That Ends Well
Play: A romantic story.Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess(女伯爵)．
Place: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Park Street,
London
Telephone: 020 7401 9919
Date: Sunday, 20 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡40.5
【语篇解读】 Whatsonstage.com作为英国最大最好的表演艺术在线指南，给人们提供包括戏剧、歌剧、古典音乐、舞蹈等的最新资讯。文章介绍了其中的一些表演信息。
1.If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?
A．0870 850 9191. B．020 7494 5061.
C．0870 243 9000. D．020 7401 9919.
C [细节理解题。根据文章中“The Lion King”的资讯可知，这部音乐剧的上演时间是“Date: Friday, 18 Nov.”星期五，其电话为“Telephone: 0870 243 9000”，故若是Mary在星期五有空，就可打电话 0870 243 9000买票去看这部剧。故选C。]
2.If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to ．
A．Shakespeare's Globe Theatre B．Lyceum Theatre
C．Prince Edward Theatre D．Theatre Royal
D [细节理解题。根据文章中“Oliver”的资讯“Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London，Ticket price: ￡25 but now save 20%”可知，该音乐剧票价为￡25并且现在可以节省20% (即打八折)，又根据其上映的地点Theatre Royal，故选D。]
3.What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To show the importance of Whatsonstage.com.
B．To give some information about the performing arts.
C．To introduce some famous English theatres.
D．To teach readers how to use the online guide.
B [写作意图题。本文属于广告类阅读，主要告诉我们Whatsonstage.com是英国最大最好的表演艺术在线指南，给人们提供包括戏剧、歌剧、古典音乐、舞蹈等的最新资讯。故B项正确。]
