Canadian Festival Theatre

题目与答案

1. 11 What special offer is there for regular theatre-goers in this season?
   • They can see a second play at a reduced price.
   • They can buy two tickets and get two free.
   • They can get a discount on Mondays.

   答案：They can see a second play at a reduced price.

   原文定位：For example, if you order two tickets to any play performed at the theater, you can get fifty percent off the price of the next play we put on. This replaces the special offer we had last season, which was for fifty percent off all performances on Mondays

   同义替换：「see a second play at a reduced price」↔「get fifty percent off the price of the next play」

2. 12 What information is given about the study guides?
   • They are handed out at the theatre.
   • They provide information on the actors.
   • They give ideas for discussion.

   答案：They give ideas for discussion.

   原文定位：Each guide has suggestions for classroom discussion after seeing the show, which teachers find useful for a follow-up activity

   同义替换：「give ideas for」↔「has suggestions for」

3. 13 What information is given about the “Bring a friend” special?
   • It is only for those over 65.
   • It applies to a number of productions.
   • It includes a 5% reduction on gifts.

   答案：It applies to a number of productions.

   原文定位：Also, we mustn't forget the Bring a Friend special for our senior citizens;The offer includes all the musicals plus the plays, so there is lots of choice

   同义替换：「applies to a number of productions」↔「includes all the musicals plus the plays」

4. 14 What does Michael say about the actor Christopher Plunket?
   • He may retire from acting soon.
   • He writes his own plays.
   • He prefers acting in films to performing live.

   答案：He may retire from acting soon.

   原文定位：This likely will be the last year we see him perform, as he has been on stage for over sixty years

   同义替换：「may retire from acting soon」↔「likely will be the last year we see him perform」

5. The Climb
   • living in a different century
   • managing to achieve success
   • ageing slowly
   • growing up
   • experiencing disappointment
   • living in a magical place

   答案：managing to achieve success

   原文定位：It is an inspiring story of a man called Steven, who starts working for a newspaper in a very junior job in the mailroom. After many years and many promotions, he finally gets to the top position. He becomes editor-in-chief of the newspaper

   同义替换：「managing to achieve success」↔「After many years and many promotions, he finally gets to the top position」

6. The Voyagers
   • living in a different century
   • managing to achieve success
   • ageing slowly
   • growing up
   • experiencing disappointment
   • living in a magical place

   答案：living in a different century

   原文定位：It is a wonderful story of a Canadian farming family in the late eighteen hundreds and how they settled their land near Kingston, Ontario;The musical gives a good description of the times, the struggles, and the way of life in that period

   同义替换：「living in a different century」↔「the way of life in that period」

7. Joey Brown
   • living in a different century
   • managing to achieve success
   • ageing slowly
   • growing up
   • experiencing disappointment
   • living in a magical place

   答案：handling conflict

   原文定位：The next musical, Joey Brown, is a comical story of a piano player who writes songs for kids' TV shows. However, he ends up having a terrible time when he gets a new boss who always criticizes him and makes his life difficult;Poor Joey has to learn how to win over the boss

   同义替换：「handling conflict」↔「has to learn how to win over the boss」

8. Main Street
   • living in a different century
   • managing to achieve success
   • ageing slowly
   • growing up
   • experiencing disappointment
   • living in a magical place

   答案：experiencing disappointment

   原文定位：It is about a gymnast who is crushed when, during a practice session, she breaks her ankle just one week before the games

   同义替换：「experiencing disappointment」↔「is crushed when she breaks her ankle just one week before the games」

9. Millie and Mike
   • living in a different century
   • managing to achieve success
   • ageing slowly
   • growing up
   • experiencing disappointment
   • living in a magical place

   答案：growing up

   原文定位：Stephanie James and Peter Dumas are only ten years old, but they star in the musical as the twins Millie and Mike. They have a wonderful upbringing with their grandmother, who teaches them life's lessons through song

   同义替换：「growing up」↔「have a wonderful upbringing」

10. Windswept
    • living in a different century
    • managing to achieve success
    • ageing slowly
    • growing up
    • experiencing disappointment
    • living in a magical place

    答案：living in a magical place

    原文定位：In Windswept, a land of imaginary creatures, the flowers and trees dance and the enchanted animals talk. It is delightful, and we even have a very talented actor who is amazing as he travels with us through the world of make-believe

    同义替换：「living in a magical place」↔「a land of imaginary creatures」