閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A，B，C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題紙上將該項涂黑。
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 (喜劇)?
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】
【導語】本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了華盛頓地區(qū)12月份的幾個文化活動，包括展覽、戲劇演出、音樂會和棒球節(jié)等。
【1題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據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.(由韓裔美國作家Young Jean Lee創(chuàng)作的《白人直男》是一部通過三兄弟(Jake由Bruch Reed飾演，Drew由Avery Clerk飾演，Matt由Michael Tisdale飾演)和他們的父親Ed (Michael Winters飾演)的有趣故事來處理特權問題的戲劇，他們在圣誕節(jié)的蛋奶酒和輕微的垃圾談話中團聚，導致了更深層次的事情。)”以及“Dec. 18, Studio Theatre. 202-332- 3300.( 12月18日，工作室劇院，電話:202-332- 3300。)”可知，Studio Theatre中上映由韓裔美國作家Young Jean Lee創(chuàng)作的《白人直男》戲劇。故選B。
【2題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據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. (作為斯特拉斯莫爾藍調陰影音樂節(jié)的一部分，爵士鋼琴家兼作曲家杰拉爾德·克萊頓帶領九人樂隊在歌手勒內·瑪麗和踢踏舞演員莫里斯·切斯納特的表演中演出)”可知，Piedmont Blues是一次音樂盛宴。故選A。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。通讀全文，文章介紹了華盛頓地區(qū)12月份的幾個文化活動，包括展覽、戲劇演出、音樂會和棒球節(jié)等。故文章的目的是提供一些關于活動的信息。故選C。
