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Best musicals and shows in London’s West End
Thriller-Live
See Thriller-Live, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the J acksons. The show joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatre show.
Prices from £32.72
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long- running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.
Prices: from £30.75
The Book of Mormon
This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Prices: from £24.60
Matilda The Musical
Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Prices: from £24.00
1. What is The Phantom of the Opera special for?
A. Its attractive story. B. Its beautiful songs.
C. Its excellent costumes. D. Its experienced actors.
2. Both kids and adults are most likely to enjoy_____.
A. Thriller-Live B. Matilda The Musical
C. The Book of Mormon D. The Phantom of the Opera
3. What does the text mainly aim to do?
A. Evaluate musicals. B. Criticize musicals.
C. Analyze musicals. D. Advertise musicals.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇應(yīng)用文,介紹了倫敦西區(qū)幾場最好的音樂劇演出的相關(guān)信息。
【1題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The Phantom of the Opera部分中“tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long- running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.”可知,《歌劇魅影》講述了一個暗影人物試圖使克里斯蒂娜成為巴黎歌劇院女主角的故事,精彩的情節(jié)和驚險的場面使這部經(jīng)久不衰的音樂劇是倫敦必看的音樂劇之一,由此可知,《歌劇魅影》的特別之處在于它講述了一個吸引人的故事,故A項正確。
【2題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Matilda The Musical部分中“Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.”可知,孩子和大人都會為這個有著非凡想象力的小女孩感到高興,由此可知,孩子和大人都會喜歡《瑪?shù)贍栠_》這部音樂劇,故B項正確。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。通讀全文,特別是根據(jù)文章標(biāo)題“Best musicals and shows in London’s West End”可知,文章介紹的是倫敦西區(qū)幾場最好的音樂劇演出的相關(guān)信息,目的是為這幾場音樂劇做廣告,故D項正確。