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Time Out New York, your ultimate guide to life in the city, helps you discover the best events and things to do in March
Mar 3-15. New York International Literary Festival
The literary event champion of New York is back! Many best-selling authors are set to appear at this years festival, including the award- winning writer Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club the film version of the novel starring Michelle Yeoh), Internet business expert writer Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built ) the Anthill founder Alec Ash ( Wish Lanterns) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features
Mar 3-15, various times, 20 dollars or 35 dollars (for literary lunches). Glam.
Until Mar 16: Vivienne Westwood- Get a Life
The well-known fashion designer is the subject of this crossover exhibition of American contemporary art and eco-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood's strong attitude towards a climate revolution Participating artists also include Adam Lawry and Jill Smith
Until March 16, free entry. Chi K /l Art Museum
Mar 17: Dog Day Saturdays
On the third Saturday of the month, The Rooster(13th Street) throws a backyard Party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs. 5 dollars Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends America
Mar 17, 3-5 P. m., 15 dollars. The Rooster(13th Street)
Mar 28-29: Mom to Mom Sale
Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by New York mother Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to Heart to Heart Come and pick up some useful stuff for your family.
Mar.28-29,2-6p,m,(Tues.),10a.m.-2p.m,(Wed.) free entry. New York Racquer Club-clubhouse
1. Who will possibly turn up at Glam on March 10th?
A. Michelle Yeoh. B. Jack Ma.
C. Alec Ash. D. Adam Lawry.
2. Which event might interest those who care about the environment?
A. New York International Literary Festival. B. Vivienne Westwood Get a Life.
C. Dog Day Saturdays. D. Mom to Mom Sale.
3. What do the events Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common?
A. Participants can support charity work. B. Participants are admitted free of charge
C. They are organized annually in New York D. They take place at the same time
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。纽约时代杂志是城市生活的终极指南，它帮助读者发现三月份发生的重要活动。短文并介绍了三月份活动的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由Mar 3-15. New York International Literary Festival中的“The literary event champion of New York is back! Many best-selling authors are set to appear at this years festival, includingthe Anthill founder Alec Ash”可知，许多畅销书的作者都将在今年的艺术节上亮相，包括 Alec Ash。所以 Alec Ash在3月10号将亮相 Glam。故C选项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Until Mar 16: Vivienne Westwood- Get a Life中的“co- friendly、 a climate revolution”等 关 键 词 可 知, 这个活动和环境有关。所以那些关心环境的人会对Vivienne Westwood Get a Life感兴趣。故B选项正确。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由Dog Day Saturdays中的“5 dollars Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group”以及Mom to Mom Sale中的“will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to Heart to Heart Come”可知，当地的动物救援组织“buddies Donations”也将收到5美元的Flying Dog Beers和狗零食捐赠。他们将把所有利润的15%捐献给Heart to Heart。所以对比最后两个活动可知，两者的共同点是它们都可以为慈善事业做贡献。故A选项正确。
