Question

    Find your new favorite West End musicals, from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to extremely funny musicals and must-see London shows.

	The Lion King Enjoy songs such as Circle Of Life. The award-winning adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King features music by Elton John, plus outstanding costumes and wonderful special effects. The Lion King delights all ages with rhythms of Africa and touching stories of love and life. Prices from £43.05  Call 077-533-0589 for Booking!
	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  Call 077-916-4545 for Booking!
	Thriller–Live See Thriller–Live, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. 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  Call 077-816-3148 for Booking!
	School of Rock Rock out at this award-winning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of A-grade students into a real rock group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands? Booking until Feb. Prices from £18.00  Call 077-317-8315 for Booking!
	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  Call 077-517-8367 for Booking!

1.The Phantom of the Opera is special because of its _____.

A.excellent costumes B.experienced actors

C.attractive story D.beautiful songs

2.Which of the following musicals would most probably catch the eye of both kids and adults?

A.The Phantom of the Opera. B.Matilda The Musical.

C.School of Rock. D.Thriller–Live.

3.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To analyze musicals. B.To criticize musicals.

C.To advertise musicals. D.To evaluate musicals.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.C

【解析】

这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了五部音乐剧的特点。

1.推理判断题。根据第三段中“The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera.”可知，歌剧魅影讲述了一个暗影人物试图让Christina成为巴黎歌剧院的女主角的故事，因此这部歌剧讲的是一个引人注目的故事。故选C项。

2.推理判断题。根据Matilda The Musical部分的“Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.”可知孩子们和成年人都会喜欢这个有着奇幻想象的小女孩，因此Matilda The Musical最可能吸引孩子们和成年人的兴趣。故选B项。

3.推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Find your new favorite West End musicals, from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to extremely funny musicals and must-see London shows.(找到你最喜欢的西端音乐剧，从感人的改编和获奖的分数，到非常有趣的音乐剧和必须看的伦敦节目。)”并结合各分述段落可知全文分别介绍的是5个音乐剧的特点和票价，符合广告的宣传形式，所以此文的主要目的是给5部音乐剧打广告。故选C项。