Five of the Best Theatre Shows
War Horse
It is possibly the National’s biggest hit, having played in 11 countries to more than seven million people. Now, Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris’s production returns to the venue 11 years after its first show. A Christmas treat.
National Theatre, November 8 to January 5
Christmas Spectacular
The small Norfolk town of Fakenham receives around 110, 000 visitors annually for this seasonal institution, which has been running for 42 years. Even the royal family have come to the show.
Thursford Collection, November 6 to December 23
Company
The trend for gender-change roles continues with Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 musical, in which the hero Bobby—turning 35 and at an emotional crossroads—becomes the female Bobbie. It works. In the updated Company, the plot remains the same and there’s funny acting from Rosalie Craig in the lead. Marianne Elliott directs with her habitual imagination.
Gielgud Theatre, November 7 to March 30
Macbeth
There have been a couple of versions of the Scottish Play this year. The Globe hopes for a better opening for its winter season. The rest of the season includes Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus with Pauline Melynn as Mephistopheles, and Richard Ⅱ with a cast of women of colour.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, November 7 to February 2
Troilus and Cressida
To present Polonius in Hamlet, the production of this “problem” play is comical-historical in new RSC (英国皇家莎士比亚剧团) staging. There is even the first deaf actor in a mainstream RSC role, Charlotte Arrowsmith, signing her lines as Cassandra.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, November 8 to November 17
1.The following shows can be watched on Christmas Day EXCEPT ________.
A. War Horse B. Christmas Spectacular
C. Company D. Macbeth
2.What can we learn about Company?
A. The hero Bobby becomes a lady in the musical.
B. Bobby falls in love with Bobbie in the story.
C. In 1970, Stephen Sondheim wrote a novel called Company.
D. Marianne Elliott stars in Company and her acting is interesting.
3.Where is Richard Ⅱ on during this winter season?
A. Royal Shakespeare Theatre. B. Gielgud Theatre.
C. Thursford Collection. D. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
4.Which role does the first deaf actor play in RSC?
A. Polonius. B. Charlotte.
C. Cassandra. D. Hamlet.
假设你是李华，你的朋友Mike写信告诉你他在中国北京做交换生，不适应中国的高中生活，学习压力(pressure)很大。请你给他回信并提供一些减压的建议。
内容要点:
1)了解导致压力的原因；
2)设定一个适合自己的目标；
3)学会放松。
注意:1)词数:100词左右
2)信的开头已写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike,
I have received your letter saying that…
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Yours,
Li Hua
假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。
修改:在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者从第11处不计。
My favorite Japanese story “Natsume’s Book of Friends” opens exact in China at Thursday. The story of “Natsume’s Book of Friends” seems describe the daily life of Natsume and his cat teacher, but their relationship is filled with warmth and touched moments. The film received a lot of attentions before its release, as to the story has built a fan base in China over a decade. The promo song is sung by popular Chinese star Wang Yuan, belonged to the popular teen group TFBoys. The Chinese title of a song is translated as “As long as there is people you want to see, you are not alone.”, that conveys the theme of “loneliness and companionship, reunion and farewell.”
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was young, I was not popular 1. my classmates. If you’d asked me, I would have told you I was against bullying(霸凌).
But one day, I was in the classroom, 2.(chat) with my friend Lizzie, when Kristina walked up to me. She was one of the bullies so I prepared 3.(me) for more insults(羞辱). I looked at her, feeling 4.(terrify). But she said that she was sorry for what she 5.(do) to me.
I accepted her apology. Later, we became friends, laughing at people, 6. even pushing them. People were noticing me in 7. way they never had before.
Then one day, Lizzie came up to me and shouted, “you’ve become a bully!” That night I was 8.(wake) thinking for a long time. The next day at school, I apologized to Lizzie and told her I would never hurt her 9.(feel) like that again.
10. took a while to earn back her trust, but eventually we got back to normal.
Sitting at a table in my school cafeteria, I looked around, slowly taking in everything. Student after student ______ my table carrying that day’s lunch special, but if you looked deeper, more things deserved your ______. There was more than just the uniform they were wearing, or the way they had ______ their hair that day. It suddenly ______ me as I watched classmate after classmate walk by, that I did not know much about ______ at my high school.
I waved politely after ______ the sight of a girl in my grade sitting at a nearby table. She smiled _____ and then continued to pick at the spaghetti in front of her. If I hadn’t ______ recently that her mother had died, I would never have thought anything was wrong. But isn’t that how it ______ works? Without knowing the whole story, we _______ others too quickly.
I realized that everyone may have some difficulties they are facing in their lives, ______why do we so often make it harder for each other? Why not support one another and ______ burden (负担)?
I have a lung disease. No one at my school knows --- I don’t show any ______ symptoms except for a few coughs. I am ______ in my studies like any other kid, but with the ______ that I have a dark and frightening future.
Before that day when I decided to look at the world with a new idea, I ______ myself almost every day. I thought only about myself and my heavy burden. But I've now realized that I am not the only one ______: everyone has their own mountain to face.
So, just take a moment to see others around you and be ______ for what you have. After all, we all live in the ______ and no one is perfect --- we just need to ______ each other the way we are.
1.A. passed B. laid C. moved D. shared
2.A. enjoyment B. exploration C. devotion D. protection
3.A. made B. cut C. styled D. colored
4.A. took B. reminded C. impressed D. hit
5.A. anyone B. everyone C. someone D. none
6.A. losing B. avoiding C. catching D. seeing
7.A. curiously B. weakly C. artificially D. energetically
8.A. learned B. announced C. doubted D. expected
9.A. frequently B. approximately C. universally D. usually
10.A. forgive B. judge C. measure D. believe
11.A. for B. or C. but D. so
12.A. replace B. relieve C. destroy D. solve
13.A. logical B. hidden C. obvious D. necessary
14.A. employed B. educated C. trapped D. admitted
15.A. purpose B. performance C. realization D. result
16.A. admired B. fooled C. cared D. pitied
17.A. suffering B. benefiting C. dreaming D. crying
18.A. calm B. faithful C. grateful D. hopeful
19.A. past B. present C. future D. distance
20.A. appreciate B. love C. view D. accept
I have seen how having an animal in your life can make things much better for all concerned. Here are some reasons.
A pet’s love never stops.
1.. Even if you cannot return that unconditional love, just knowing that it is there will make your life better.
Caring for something other than yourself is emotionally healthy.
Giving and getting a little love, even if you have to say “sit down” 270 times a day, can take your mind off your troubles and help you to see what really matters.
2..
If you have a dog, you need to take it (and yourself) on walks. Dogs are happiest when they are walking. And it’s common knowledge that taking regular walks is also good for your heart and brain health.
Just the act of petting a creature lowers your blood pressure and helps you relax.
The next time you are feeling uncomfortable, I suggest going to your local shelter and giving some love to an animal there. 3., but notice how you feel when the two of you are exchanging emotional energy. And don’t be surprised if you do adopt!
Saving a life will make yours better.
4., but what about the used ones? All my animals have been rescued, and they are as sweet as can be.
Maybe you think you don’t have enough room in your heart.
You may already have a family to love, and that is totally wonderful. 5. I know not everybody is an animal lover, but if you think you might be, don’t lose this chance.
A. You won’t have to take it home
B. Some people want lovely pets
C. Having a pet is also physically healthy
D. If you want more love in your life, consider a pet
E. Taking your dog for a walk can make your dog happy
F. Some people prefer their new puppy to be from a pet store
G. No matter what, your pet will always love you and remember you
