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Going out guide
R&B: Melanie Fiona
Known for such songs as “It Kills Me” and “This Time,” R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album(唱片) in 2009 with “The Bridge” and followed it up with “The MF Life” in 2012. A new album, “Next Train, ” is planned to drop this year.
8 pm, Feb. 13. Howard Theatre. 202-803-2899. $ 30—$ 59. 99.
Ballet: John Cranko's “Romeo & Juliet”
Celebrated South African choreographer (编舞者) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare’s lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev. The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent.
Feb. 14 — 18. Kennedy Genter. 202-467-4600. $ 25— $ 160.
Exhibit(展览): “Brand New: Art and Commodity (商品) in the 1980s”
This exhibit shows the commodification of art in the 1980s when trade, art and entertainment became unclear. The exhibit shows works by 68 artists, including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel.
Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 202-633-1000. Free
R&B: Valentine's Love Jam
R&E artists are known for some of our most beloved(喜爱的) love songs, and the performers lined up for this show are no exception. Singer-songwriters Tyrese (“Sweet Lady”) and Joe (“I Wanna Know”) join forces with SWV (“Weak”) ,Dru Hill (“Beauty”) and Next (“Wifey”) for this show.
8 p. m., Feb. 17. EagleBank Arena. 703-493-4000. $ 59—$ 99.
1. Which number should you call if you are interested in dance?
A. 703-493-4000. B. 02-633-1000. C. 202-467-4600. D. 202-803-2899.
2. Where can people enjoy a free show?
A. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. B. Kennedy Center.
C. EagleBank Arena. D. Howard Theatre.
3. When can you attend a love song concert?
A. Feb 18. B. Feb. 17. C. Feb . 14. D. Feb. 13.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了近期一些艺术活动的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由Ballet: John Cranko's Romeo &，Juliet以及其介绍内容中的Celebrated South African choreographer John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev可知，该节目以芭蕾舞的形式演出。如果对舞蹈感兴趣的话，可以拨打电话202-467-4600来了解节目详情。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Exhibit: “Brand New: Art and Commodity in the 1980s”中最后一句Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 202-633-1000. Free可知，观众可以免费观看此次展览，展览的地点是Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由 R&B: Valentine's Love Jam 介绍内容中的 R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved love songs 以及 8pm, Feb. 17 可知，观众可以在 2 月 17 日聆听节奏蓝调歌手们的情歌演唱会。故选B。
