Queensland Music Festival

题目与答案

1. 11 Why does Jane recommend visiting the Music Tent on Tuesday?
   • There will be free entry.
   • There will be fewer people.
   • There will be special classes.

   答案：There will be fewer people.

   原文定位：Monday is gonna be really busy as it's a public holiday and the first day of the event. It's going to be lots of fun, but if you're free, it's probably a better option to leave it till Tuesday unless you love crowds

   同义替换：「recommend」↔「a better option to」，「fewer people」↔「unless you love crowds」

2. 12 When do the educational workshops take place in the Music Tent?
   • weekends only
   • every evening
   • every afternoon

   答案：every afternoon

   原文定位：The weekend educational workshops were so popular last year that they have been extended this year. They now run each afternoon from one till four o'clock before the evening performances start from five

   同义替换：「take place」↔「run」，「every」↔「each」

3. 13 Why does Jane recommend going to the library to buy a ticket?
   • The tickets will be cheaper there.
   • You can get tickets in advance there.
   • It's easier to get tickets there than in the city.

   答案：The tickets will be cheaper there.

   原文定位：Tickets for the music tent events are available from the door, or you can purchase them at the ticket office located in the city center. For the best deal, though, take proof of your home address to any library. As a local resident, you will be able to purchase discounted tickets

   同义替换：「buy」↔「purchase」，「will be cheaper」↔「the best deal」

4. 14 What will history lovers find interesting about Macquarie House?
   • its gardens
   • its architecture
   • its location

   答案：its location

   原文定位：Not to be missed on the walk is a tour of Macquarie House, the home of Queensland's first governor. It has lovely gardens you can walk around or picnic in. This building has a fascinating history because it was built on the very same spot where the first settlers landed, so it's really worth a visit if you enjoy learning about our local history

   同义替换：「lovers」↔「enjoy learning about」，「find interesting」↔「has a fascinating」，「location」↔「spot」

5. 15 The Big Barbecue is different this year because
   • it will be much larger than before.
   • there will be free entertainment.
   • the food will be cooked by international chefs.

   答案：there will be free entertainment.

   原文定位：It's not quite as big as the millennium year barbecue, but there'll be local and international bands playing on the main stage for the first time this year at no extra cost. As always, the food will be prepared by top local chefs

   同义替换：「free」↔「no extra cost」，「entertainment」↔「local and international bands playing」

6. 16 What can you do at the Railway Museum?
   • see a steam engine working
   • dress up in a railway worker's uniform
   • have a meal inside an old train

   答案：have a meal inside an old train

   原文定位：I really recommend going along to the Railway Museum during the festival because trains are such an important part of Queensland's history. On loan from Queensland Rail at the moment is our very first steam train. You won't be able to see it in operation, but you can hop on board and have a meal in the old dining carriage. There is also a wonderful display of uniforms that have been worn over the last one hundred years

   同义替换：「inside an old train」↔「in the old dining carriage」，「working」↔「in operation」

7. 17-18 Which TWO free things does the family ticket on the steam train include?
   • an educational talk
   • a children's book
   • a short film
   • a flag
   • a tour of the lpswich Museum

   答案：a children's book,a flag

   原文定位：If you purchase a family ticket, as well as a trip on the train, you receive a free Australian flag each to wave while aboard;On the return train journey, the kids get a lovely activity book designed to teach them about the history of the steam train

   同义替换：「a children's book」↔「a lovely activity book」

8. 19-20 Which TWO things apply when voting for Our Favourite Place?
   • People of any age may vote.
   • You may send in your vote by email.
   • Only local residents may vote.
   • You may vote several times.
   • Voting ends at midnight on Saturday.

   答案：People of any age may vote.,You may vote several times.

   原文定位：You can vote even if you're not living in the area at the moment. You can vote as often as you like by sending in the voting form, or if you prefer, send a text message from any Australian mobile phone number with the name of the location. It's so easy;Not much time left, though, so get those votes in as soon as possible. The winning location will be announced on the last Saturday of the festival. Also remember that no age limit applies for this one, so this is a good way to get the whole family involved

   同义替换：「Place」↔「spot」，「People of any age」↔「no age limit applies」，「several times」↔「as often as you like」