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TimeOutNewYork—your ultimate guide to life in the city,helps you discover the best events and things to do in March.
Mar3-5:NewYorkInternationalLiteraryFestival
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 (TheJoyLuckClub—the film version of the novel starring Michelle Yeoh),Internet business expert writer Duncan Clark (Alibaba:TheHouseThatJackMaBuilt),the Anthill founder Alec Ash (WishLanterns) 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.
UntilMar16:VivienneWestwood—GetaLife
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.
Mar17:DogDaySaturdays
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.
Mar17,3-5p.m.,15dollars.TheRooster(13thStreet).
Mar28-29:MomtoMomSale
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.28-29,2-6 p.m.(Tues.),10 a.m.-2 p.m.(Wed.) free entry.New York Racquer Club-clubhouse.
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21.Who will possibly turn up at Glam on March 10th?
A.Michelle Yeoh. B.Jack Ma.
C.Alec Ash. D.Adam Lawry.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据Mar3-5.NewYorkInternationalLiteraryFestival中的“TheliteraryeventchampionofNewYorkisback!Manybest-sellingauthorsaresettoappearatthisyearsfestival,including...theAnthillfounderAlecAsh”可知,许多畅销书的作者都将在今年的艺术节上亮相,包括AlecAsh,故选C项。
22.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.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据UntilMar16:VivienneWestwood—GetaLife中的“eco-friendly,aclimaterevolution”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VivienneWestwood—GetaLife感兴趣,故选B项。
23.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A
解析细节理解题。根据DogDaySaturdays中的“5dollarsFlyingDogBeersanddogtreatsforthelittlebuddiesDonationswillalsobecollectedforlocalanimalrescuegroup”以及MomtoMomSale中的“...willcontribute15percentofalltheirprofittoHearttoHeart”可知,两个活动的共同点是都可以为慈善事业做贡献,故选A项。
