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HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO TELEPHONE (02)9270111
Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition，Evolution&Revolution：Chinese dress 1700s to now.DON'T FORGET our other special event，the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus！150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
◆Chinese Folk Dancing：Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney.Dances include：the Golden and the Chinese drum dance.A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor's count dance.Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall，at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.
◆Australian Chinese Children's Arts Theatre：Wellknown children's play experts from Shanghai leads this dynamic youth group.Performance includes Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall，at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.
◆Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as Red scarf and Spring flower dances，and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall，11：30 am to 1：30 pm.
◆Kids Activity：Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cutout.(The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting，including a kind of advancement.)Suitable for ages 8—12 years.
Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12：30 pm to 1：00 pm.
◆Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills，including the trapeze，tramp lining and magic.Note only for children over 5.There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk，level 4，on the day.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.
Members receive Powerline，our monthly magazine，discounts in the shops and restaurants，as well as free admission to the Museum.All this for as little as DS| 50.00 a year！Call (02)92170600 for more details.
【语篇解读】 文章介绍了Powerhouse提供多种有趣的假日休闲活动，内容涉及休闲的内容，时间，地点，联系方式，价格以及优惠条件。
1．When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?
A．On July 8. B．On July 3.
C．On July 6. D．On July 2.
D [细节理解题。根据Chinese Folk Dancing部分可以找到Dances include：the Golden and the Chinese drum dance.可知，中国民间舞蹈包括金舞和鼓舞；该段谈及参与时间Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July，故7月2日可以看中国鼓舞。故选D。]
2．To learn the magic tricks，you can go to .
A．Club Med Circus School
B．Children's Arts Theatre
C．Kids Activity
D．Chinese Youth League
A [细节理解题。根据Club Med Circus School部分我们可以找到Learn circus skills，including the trapeze，tramp lining and magic.，故在这儿可以学到马术技巧，包括空中飞人、蹦床和魔术。故选A。]
3．What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?
A．Calling (02)92170600.
B．Coming for the holiday fun.
C．Gaining family membership.
D．Paying powerline DS| 50.00 a year.
C [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.”可知，在成为Powerhouse的会员之后就可以免费参观博物馆了。故选C。]
4．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To present schedules.
B．To attract visitors.
C．To report the performances.
D．To teach kids Chinese arts.
B [主旨大意题。文章提供了powerhouse假日休闲的内容，时间，地点，联系方式，价格以及优惠条件等，目的是给游客详细的信息，进而吸引更多的游客。故选B。]
