阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Gateways
This exhibit explores the immigrant experience in America. By looking at community, social justice and gatherings, it aims to show how people come to adopt a new home in major metro areas like Washington, Baltimore, Charlotte and Raleigh, N. C.
Dec. 5 — 6, Anacostia Community Museum. 202-633-4820. anacostia. Si. edu. Free.
Straight White Men
Straight White Men, created by Korean American writer Young Jean Lee, is a play that deals with the privilege problem through the funny story of three brothers (Jake by Bruch Reed, Drew by Avery Clerk and Matt by Michael Tisdale) and their father Ed played by Michael Winters, who reunite over Christmas eggnog (蛋酒) and light trash-talking that leads to something deeper.
Dec. 18, Studio Theatre. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre. org. $20 — $85.
Piedmont Blues
As part of Strathmore’s Shades of Blues festival, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton leads the nine-piece Assembly band in a performance featuring singer Rene Marie and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut. This performance, which highlights works by the Blues musicians, will combine music, film and photography.
Dec. 10, Strathmore. 301-581-5100. Strathmore. org . $30 — $60.
Winterfest
You don’t have to wait until spring training to get a look at the Nationals. The Washington Nationals host a two-day festival featuring games, activities and appearances by its great baseball players.
Dec. 10 — 11, Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 202-608-1110. Nationals. mlb. com. $33 adults, $23 children.
1. At which place can people see a comedy (喜剧)?
A. Strathmore. B. Studio Theatre.
C. Anacostia Community Museum. D. Walter.
2. What do we know about Piedmont Blues?
A. It is a music feast. B. It is a film festival.
C. It is a photography show. D. It is a painting exhibition.
3. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To advertise some plays in December.
B. To show the date of festivals in winter.
C. To provide some information about the events.
D. To list the entertainment activities at the theatre.
【答案】1. B2. A3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了华盛顿地区12月份的几个文化活动，包括展览、戏剧演出、音乐会和棒球节等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Straight White Men部分中“Straight White Men, created by Korean American writer Young Jean Lee, is a play that deals with the privilege problem through the funny story of three brothers (Jake by Bruch Reed, Drew by Avery Clerk and Matt by Michael Tisdale) and their father Ed played by Michael Winters, who reunite over Christmas eggnog (蛋酒) and light trash-talking that leads to something deeper.(由韩裔美国作家Young Jean Lee创作的《白人直男》是一部通过三兄弟(Jake由Bruch Reed饰演，Drew由Avery Clerk饰演，Matt由Michael Tisdale饰演)和他们的父亲Ed (Michael Winters饰演)的有趣故事来处理特权问题的戏剧，他们在圣诞节的蛋奶酒和轻微的垃圾谈话中团聚，导致了更深层次的事情。)”以及“Dec. 18, Studio Theatre. 202-332- 3300.( 12月18日，工作室剧院，电话:202-332- 3300。)”可知，Studio Theatre中上映由韩裔美国作家Young Jean Lee创作的《白人直男》戏剧。故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Piedmont Blues部分中“As part of Strathmore’s Shades of Blues festival, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton leads the nine-piece Assembly band in a performance featuring singer Rene Marie and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut. (作为斯特拉斯莫尔蓝调阴影音乐节的一部分，爵士钢琴家兼作曲家杰拉尔德·克莱顿带领九人乐队在歌手勒内·玛丽和踢踏舞演员莫里斯·切斯纳特的表演中演出)”可知，Piedmont Blues是一次音乐盛宴。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，文章介绍了华盛顿地区12月份的几个文化活动，包括展览、戏剧演出、音乐会和棒球节等。故文章的目的是提供一些关于活动的信息。故选C。
