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Time Out New York, your ultimate guide to life in the city, helps you discover the best events and things to do in March
Mar 3-15. New York International Literary Festival
The literary event champion of New York is back! Many best-selling authors are set to appear at this years festival, including the award- winning writer Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club the film version of the novel starring Michelle Yeoh), Internet business expert writer Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built ) the Anthill founder Alec Ash ( Wish Lanterns) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features
Mar 3-15, various times, 20 dollars or 35 dollars (for literary lunches). Glam.
Until Mar 16: Vivienne Westwood- Get a Life
The well-known fashion designer is the subject of this crossover exhibition of American contemporary art and eco-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood's strong attitude towards a climate revolution Participating artists also include Adam Lawry and Jill Smith
Until March 16, free entry. Chi K /l Art Museum
Mar 17: Dog Day Saturdays
On the third Saturday of the month, The Rooster(13th Street) throws a backyard Party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs. 5 dollars Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends America
Mar 17, 3-5 P. m., 15 dollars. The Rooster(13th Street)
Mar 28-29: Mom to Mom Sale
Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by New York mother Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to Heart to Heart Come and pick up some useful stuff for your family.
Mar.28-29,2-6p,m,(Tues.),10a.m.-2p.m,(Wed.) free entry. New York Racquer Club-clubhouse
1. Who will possibly turn up at Glam on March 10th?
A. Michelle Yeoh. B. Jack Ma.
C. Alec Ash. D. Adam Lawry.
2. Which event might interest those who care about the environment?
A. New York International Literary Festival. B. Vivienne Westwood Get a Life.
C. Dog Day Saturdays. D. Mom to Mom Sale.
3. What do the events Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common?
A. Participants can support charity work. B. Participants are admitted free of charge
C. They are organized annually in New York D. They take place at the same time
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
這是一篇說明文。紐約時(shí)代雜志是城市生活的終極指南，它幫助讀者發(fā)現(xiàn)三月份發(fā)生的重要活動(dòng)。短文并介紹了三月份活動(dòng)的相關(guān)信息。
【1題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由Mar 3-15. New York International Literary Festival中的“The literary event champion of New York is back! Many best-selling authors are set to appear at this years festival, includingthe Anthill founder Alec Ash”可知，許多暢銷書的作者都將在今年的藝術(shù)節(jié)上亮相，包括 Alec Ash。所以 Alec Ash在3月10號(hào)將亮相 Glam。故C選項(xiàng)正確。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由Until Mar 16: Vivienne Westwood- Get a Life中的“co- friendly、 a climate revolution”等 關(guān) 鍵 詞 可 知, 這個(gè)活動(dòng)和環(huán)境有關(guān)。所以那些關(guān)心環(huán)境的人會(huì)對(duì)Vivienne Westwood Get a Life感興趣。故B選項(xiàng)正確。
【3題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由Dog Day Saturdays中的“5 dollars Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group”以及Mom to Mom Sale中的“will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to Heart to Heart Come”可知，當(dāng)?shù)氐膭?dòng)物救援組織“buddies Donations”也將收到5美元的Flying Dog Beers和狗零食捐贈(zèng)。他們將把所有利潤的15%捐獻(xiàn)給Heart to Heart。所以對(duì)比最后兩個(gè)活動(dòng)可知，兩者的共同點(diǎn)是它們都可以為慈善事業(yè)做貢獻(xiàn)。故A選項(xiàng)正確。
