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Ballet NY Dancing can provide an outstanding cardiovascular (心血管的) workout, but this week the members of Ballet NY come to Pittshurgh to dance for people whose hearts need help. The performance will benefit the Artificial Heart Program of the Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute of UPMC. Ballet NY was founded 10 years ago by former New York City Ballet principal ballerina Judith Fugate and internationally famous dancer Medhi Bahiri, and former members of top dance companies. The performance starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Byham Theater, Downtown. Admission: $35~$125. The top price includes post-concert coffee and dessert reception with the dancers. Details: 412-453-7777.

Classic rock, literally Mannheim Steamroller will bring a breath of “Fresh Air” to the Benedum Center, Downtown, Monday. The band, which blends (交融) classical and rock influences with electronic and ancient instruments, is on the road in its “Fresh Air” tour. The name comes from a series of eight albums with that title. Music begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $40, &50 or $60. Details: 412-456-6666. Expansive endeavors Outdoors adventure goes beyond fun. It is a way of encountering the weakness of our existence and seeing ourselves as rather small creatures after all. The Banff Mountain Film Festival helps us see that with movies that also are just downright good. Sponsored here by Venture Outdoors, the festival will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Byham Theatre, Downtown, with different films each night. Admission: $10, or $15 for both nights, in advance﹙提前﹚; $15 at the door. Details: 412-255-0564.

In bloom Children with spring fever (春倦症) can find an outlet on Saturday at the Frick Art& Historical Center, which is hosting “Green Kids—What’s up?” The program brings children aged 4-8 into the garden on Frick’s Point Breeze grounds, so that they can see what flowers are coming up in the early spring. The program, which runs 11-11:45 a.m., is free and includes an interactive tour and take-home activity. Meet in the Visitors’ Center at the Frick, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Details: 412-371-0600.

1.Where can you enjoy a program for free?

A. Classical rock, literally.                  

B. Expansive endeavors.

C. In bloom.                           

D. Ballet NY.

2.If a person with heart problem goes to Ballet NY, he will _________.

A. enjoy some wonderful dances                 

B. be cured of his illness

C. dance on the stage                                    

D. drink coffee for free

3.If you are a music fan, you should go to _________.

A. Expansive endeavors      B. Classical rock, literally    

C. Ballet NY          D. In bloom

4.If three adults go straight to the Byham Theatre and buy tickets just before the festival starts, how much will they spend?

A. $40.                  B. $30

C. $45.                  D. $35.

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇广告，介绍了三个项目：Ballet NY；Classical Rock，literally；In Bloom。分别介绍了这三个项目的内容和票价、联系电话等，不同的人群可以根据项目内容进行选择。

1.细节理解题。介绍最后一个项目In bloom时，最后两行The program, which runs 11-11:45 a.m., is free and includes an interactive tour and take-home activity.“这个项目，上午11:00到11:45运行，是免费的并包括一个互动之旅和带回家的活动。”可知In bloom是免费的，故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第一段第二行but this week the members of Ballet NY come to Pittshurgh to dance for people whose hearts need help.“但是这周Ballet NY的成员来到Pittshurgh为那些心脏需要帮助的人准备的舞蹈。”可知有心脏疾病的人来到Ballet NY可以享受跳舞，故选A。

3.细节理解题。文章第二框介绍Classical Rock“古典摇滚乐”是介绍音乐的，因此如果你是一个音乐爱好者可以来到Classical Rock，literally。故选B。

4.细节理解题。题意：如果三个大人去Byham剧院，在节目马上开始之前买票需要多少钱？根据文章介绍这一部分的Admission：$15 at the door.“临近时15美元”；因此三个大人是45美元。故选C。

考点：广告布告类短文阅读。