A
WHAT’ S ON
STAGE
Russian dances: The famous“Little White Birth”Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to Present performances in Beijing.
The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art.
It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co to give four performances in Beijing.
Tickets are available（可得到的）through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com.cn, www.chinaticket. com and www.ticket. elong. com
Time: 7:30 pm, January 18—21
Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District
Tel: 6606—4258
EXHIBITIONS
Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum.
Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the Kite—making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style.
Time: 9 am—5 pm until February 11
Place: 9 Huizhong Lu
Tel: 6491—2902
CONCERTS
Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall.
The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy,” “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon,” and “Spring Festival Suite.”
Time: 7:30 pm, January 24
Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District
Tel: 6559—8285
EVENTS
Flower festival：The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical（热带）plants greenhouse.
The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers from abroad for the exhibition.
There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus（水仙）landscapes（风景）. More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed. People can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd. com, the garden’s website.
Time: 8:30 am -5pm until January 28
Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills
Tel: 8259—5547
1. Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can’t spare time to go there in person, which of the following show can you enjoy all the same?
A. Russian dances B. Kite show
C. Folk music D. Flower festival
2. The phrase “get a preview of” used in the passage means .
A. watch in advance B. see clearly
C. get good position of D. get a general idea of
3. If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, which is a useful number to call?
A. 6606—4258 B. 6491—2902
C. 6559—8285 D. 8259—5547
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了俄罗斯舞蹈，风筝展览，古典音乐，鲜花节四个活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四部分“People can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd. com, the garden’s website.”（人们可以通过拜访www. beijingbd. Com，花园网址，观看展览的试映。）可知人们可以在网络上观看鲜花节的试映，所以如果不在北京且没有时间亲自去的话，通过网络一样可以享受鲜花节。故选D。
【2题详解】
词义猜测题。根据短语所在原句“People can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd. com, the garden’s website.”（人们可以通过拜访www. beijingbd. Com，花园网址，观看展览的试映。）可知，人们可以通过浏览网站进行观看，根据常识，我们通常会网络上先看到一项活动的预告片，所以推测短语“get a preview of”意为“提前观看”。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。分析题目可知，在2月19号的晚上有时间，根据“Russian dances”的时间信息“Time: 7:30 pm, January 18—21”可知，应该拨打电话6606—4258。
故选A。
