# Canadian festival theatre - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 2） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2023.6.24 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/6da06b56-a3af-45f9-9824-838116c8362a（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,100 Now listen carefully and answer questions eleven to fourteen. 00:00:08,540 Michael McKay, the executive director of the Canadian Festival Theatre, is here with us to talk about the season starting in June. Welcome. 00:00:18,880 Thank you. We have an amazing season this year with some great deals for our clients. You know, we have a lot of regular theatergoers who will be happy to know that we have some great specials for the upcoming season. 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. 00:00:54,160 It is good to get youth interested in theater, so many schools arrange class trips to our theater. This year, we will send a special study guide to each class so the students can familiarize themselves with the play beforehand. 00:01:11,100 Having some background information always makes the experience of watching the actors perform the play more enjoyable. 00:01:20,540 Each guide has suggestions for classroom discussion after seeing the show, which teachers find useful for a follow-up activity. 00:01:31,440 Also, we mustn't forget the Bring a Friend special for our senior citizens. On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, everyone over sixty can buy one ticket and get one free. 00:01:44,360 The offer includes all the musicals plus the plays, so there is lots of choice. 00:01:51,100 We also include five dollars off any gift shop purchase for those clients who spend more than thirty dollars there. 00:01:59,760 So what would you say is the best play you have this year? 00:02:03,960 Ha. 00:02:05,320 All the plays are great, but the must-see play is called Something to Say. It stars the amazing actor Christopher Plunket. This likely will be the last year we see him perform, as he has been on stage for over sixty years. 00:02:24,760 Actually, for the first time, he helped write this play, and it really is a commentary on his amazing career as an actor. 00:02:36,200 You may have seen him in supporting roles in movies, but acting on stage is his first love. 00:02:43,520 He has been in so many fantastic dramas. I can't think of him ever not being on stage. 00:02:53,680 Before you hear the rest of the interview, you have some time to look at questions fifteen to twenty. 00:03:04,000 Questions fifteen to twenty. 00:03:10,020 Now, let's talk about the season's musicals. The first one is called The Climb. Of course, the best part is that we have that really amazing singer, Justin McDonald, playing the part of the hero. 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. 00:03:45,900 Then we have that wonderful classic that we show every two years because it is so popular, The Voyagers. It is a wonderful story of a Canadian farming family in the late eighteen hundreds and how they settled their land near Kingston, Ontario. 00:04:04,200 The musical gives a good description of the times, the struggles, and the way of life in that period. 00:04:12,940 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. 00:04:32,320 Poor Joey has to learn how to win over the boss. The show has a couple of funny twists and a surprise ending. 00:04:40,960 In Main Street, Karen Heinz stars in the true story of a young woman whose dream is to compete in the Olympics. 00:04:49,900 She is such a powerful actress in this role. It is about a gymnast who is crushed when, during a practice session, she breaks her ankle just one week before the games. 00:05:04,400 Now for Millie and Mike. What a story this is. 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. 00:05:25,620 The final must-see is so whimsical. 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. Kids love this one. The music is fun and their imagination goes wild. 00:05:55,720 Michael, that all sounds wonderful. Now tell me about the restaurants in the theater district. I'm- 00:06:06,000 That is the end of part two. ## 题目与答案 ### 11. 11 What special offer is there for regular theatre-goers in this season? 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」 ### 12. 12 What information is given about the study guides? 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」 ### 13. 13 What information is given about the “Bring a friend” special? 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」 ### 14. 14 What does Michael say about the actor Christopher Plunket? 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」 ### 15. The Climb 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」 ### 16. The Voyagers 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」 ### 17. Joey Brown 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」 ### 18. Main Street 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」 ### 19. Millie and Mike 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」 ### 20. Windswept 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」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。