People, old or young, can enjoy many different performances at theaters or concert halls, which have become an important part of our culture.
“LOUDMOUTH”at the Tank(through Nov.18) .Young theatergoers may not be familiar with the expression,but the title of the show is a great example：Its10-yearoldheroine, Amy,dislike stalking.The theatre piece explore show Amy finally finds her voice through an imaginative games he plays with her friends.The production also offers an optional performance workshop where participants invent their own games.
212-563-6269,thetanknye.org
“WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD”at the Actors' Theater(Nov.18, 1 to 3:30pm) .This musical answers not only the timeless question for kids, but another one, too：Which came firs, the chicken or the egg?Written and directed by Rob Lester, the production opens the season for the Play Nice People.One way it plays nice：donating ticket earnings to local charities.
800-313--8599,playnicepeople.com
“GUITAR MASH”at City Winery(Nov.19, 2 to 4：30pm) .Jamming with top-billed musicians is something most amateur players can only dream of.But this event, intended for ages 10 and older, invites all music fans with guitars to join in a“camp re.”Brunch is provided, and those who want to sing or listen are welcome, too.The performers will be former guitarists in Guitar Mash.
212--608055,guitarmash.org/6thanniversary
“WHO IS BENNY GOODMAN”at the Rose Hall(Nov.17-18, 1 to 3：30pm) .Goodman was both a great bandleader and a pioneer in musical performances.In the concert, part of Jazz at Lincoln Centre for Youngster 'series, children will learn about both Goldman's values and his music.Hosted by Victor Gaines, the interactive show will include Goodman hits like“Sing,Sing, Sing”, and“Let's Dance”.
212-721-6500,gman.org/events
1.Where could you take part in an on-profit program?
A.At the Tank. B.At the Actors’ Theater.
C.At City Winery. D.At the Rose Hall.
2.In which way is GUITAR MASH different from the other programs?
A.It lasts two and a half hours.
B.It is intended for children.
C.There is an interactive section.
D.There is a minimum age limit.
Her eyes fell to the box, and I removed the covers so we could view the contents. Her hands lifted a handful of buttons before slowly_______them back into the container. Her tiny fist closed around a delicate pearl button now yellow_______age.She smiled as she told me about the special_______christening outfit worn by six babies_______time wore it thin.
I pulled out a large, dark brass_______button that appeared to be from World War Ⅱ. “From my first husband's uniform, one of the few things I had to_______me of him when he didn't return home_______”She told me.“I married his best friend two years after his_______, and we had a good marriage.That's_______it was in those days.Someone always__________the widows and children.”
As we__________the box, we found hairpins__________black to brown to shades of gray and even white. Each color__________the passing of time and its__________on her hair.
Pulling a small key from the box， I heard the__________intake of her breath. Her eyes__________with tears.She thought it had been lost， never to be found. From my hand to__________， I passed the key to her memories.
More items like a Sunday school pin， snaps and ruby buttons took her__________down memory lane. I knew I would be visiting at her nursing home shortly after our conversation，__________I knew that when I reached my house， my heart would__________me to the sewing room， where I would rediscover my own lifetime of memories in my button box.
1.A.falling B.dropping C.sinking D.reaching
2.A.of B.as C.for D.with
3.A.pearl-buttoned B.single-buttoned C.flower-buttoned D.mouse-buttoned
4.A.after B.while C.before D.when
5.A.commercial B.fantastic C.delicate D.military
6.A.warn B.remind C.inform D.rid
7.A.sound B.punctual C.alive D.safe
8.A.death B.retirement C.return D.arrival
9.A.the problem B.the matter C.the way D.the things
10.A.made up for B.took charge of C.took control of D.looked out for
11.A.went for B.went through C.went ahead D.went out
12.A.ranging from B.dating from C.differing from D.separating from
13.A.observed B.tested C.bore D.stood
14.A.judgment B.impression C.effect D.comment
15.A.sharp B.large C.high D.good
16.A.rolled B.shone C.lit D.lowered
17.A.his B.its C.theirs D.hers
18.A.back B.further C.on D.away
19.A.just as B.as if C.even though D.so that
20.A.carry B.allow C.forbid D.pull
一Mary， you water the plants n the garden and I will cook the dine.
一OK，______.
A.my pleasure B.no way
C.I'm glad to hear that D.that's settled
______ I failed in English a third time， I had no doubt about my gift for foreign languages.
A.Until B.When C.If D.Since
I still can’t believe my eyes when I remember the scene ______ the best player should miss the pass.
A.that B.when C.where D.how
His statement was so ______ that it was difficult to make out that he was trying to express.
A.vague； what was it B.ambiguous； what it was
C.explicit； what it was D.clear； what was it
