1、课时分层作业(十五).阅读理解APerformances at the Moss Arts Centre in the USACallas in ConcertFriday，November 2，2018，7：30 pm.Prices：$150|$125|$100The Moss Arts Centre marks its fifth anniversary(周年纪念日) with a special performance.The opera world lost Maria Callas in 1977.Her great performances astonished audiences
2、，and her loss shocked millions of fans，many of whom never had the chance to see her perform live.Now Callas returns to the stage through amazing holographic(全息的) technology.Callas in Concert brings Callas to the Moss Arts Centre to perform with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.Just experience her beau
3、tiful voice and great beauty.Sounds of ChinaSaturday，February 2，2019，7：30 pm.Prices：$45|$35|$20Sounds of China from Beijing combines traditional Chinese music with advanced arrangements，mixing the ancient and the modern.While the group plays plenty of traditional instruments，it arranges the ancient
4、music in a new way with electric guitars and drums，giving the performances a poplike energy.This performance is supported in part by Arts Midwest.Terry Tempest Williams SpeechMonday，April 1，2019，7：30 pm.Prices：$25 general admission|$10 students with ID and youth 18 and underTerry Tempest Williams is
5、 a writer and environmentalist.Her most recent book，The Hour of Land：A Personal Topography of Americas National Parks is a New York Times bestseller.Among many awards，she received the 2017 Audubon New York Award for Environmental Writing.Australian Chamber OrchestraMonday，April 8，2019，4：00 pm.Prices
6、：$75|$60|$40The Australian Chamber Orchestra(ACO) returns to the Moss Arts Centre for their second visit.Led by Richard Tognetti，the ACO has performed as a flexible orchestra.The ACOs unique style includes both the masterpieces and modern crossart form projects.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章提供了美国莫斯艺术中心的几场演出活动信息。
7、1What do we know about Callas in Concert?AIt is intended for Callas old fans.BIt has been put on for nearly five years.CIt will present Callas past performances.DCallas songs will be sung by other singers.C推理判断题。根据Callas in Concert条目下的“Now Callas returns to the stage through amazing holographic tech
8、nology.”可知，这场演出会通过全息技术呈现Callas过去的表演。2What is special about Sounds of China?AIt is given on the weekend.BIt is put on by foreign performers.CIt is a mixture of new and old music.DIt lasts for the greatest length of time.A细节理解题。阅读文章可知，只有Sounds of China的演出是安排在周末的。3Which performance can cost a student t
9、he least money to attend?ACallas in Concert.BSounds of China.CTerry Tempest Williams Speech.DAustralian Chamber Orchestra.C细节理解题。阅读文章可知，学生凭借学生证只需10美元就能参加Terry Tempest Williams的演讲，是所有演出活动中花费最少的。4Who has performed at the Moss Arts Centre before?AMaria Callas.BRichard Tognetti.CTerry Tempest Williams.D
10、The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.B细节理解题。根据Australian Chamber Orchestra条目下的“The Australian Chamber Orchestra(ACO) returns to the Moss Arts Centre for their second visit.”可知，澳大利亚室内管弦乐团将是第二次在莫斯艺术中心演出。由此可知，其领奏Richard Tognetti以前也在此表演过。BIts a classroom.Instead of being told to sit quietly and listen, you ar
11、e encouraged to stand up, jump around, imagine and act out.Its a class full of laughter and applause (鼓掌), emotion and energy.Welcome to drama class, one of my favourite classes at high school.In drama class we used to play a lot of “drama games”We would improvise (即兴创作), copy and above all use our
12、imagination.My favourite game was called “Spotto”One person stood in the front of the class and performed a scene, completely out of others imagination.When one audience member yelled “Spotto！”， the performer had to freeze.Then the person who had yelled “Spotto” had to get up and improvise a new plo
13、t (情节) based on the position the first performer froze in.This went on as more and more people were added to the scene.Eventually the entire class would have joined the scene.Then the performers would start to leave in reverse (相反的) order.It was a lot of fun, and a good test of everyones imagination
14、 to see what they would come up with.Drama class at my school often involved a big performance at the end of the term as well.We would work on a production throughout the term and put on a show for our parents and the school community.It was a great experience to perform on stage in front of a large
15、 audience.Drama class can help shy children, like me, to come out of their shells.It helps them become more confident and develop their public speaking skills.Drama class is also a great place to express oneself, and a way for children to use up some of their energy.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了作者高中时最喜欢的戏剧课的相关内容。5W
16、hich do you agree with about the game “Spotto”？AEach performer in the game has to retell the story of the latter performer.BA performer has to show a story unrelated to that of the former performer.CEvery student gets the chance to make a contribution to the “Spotto” game.DIt is designed to help dra
17、ma students learn from one anothers performance.C细节理解题。根据第三段“Eventually the entire class would have joined the scene.”可知，最后班里的每位同学都将加入这个场景中去表演，故C项正确。根据第三段“Then the person who had yelled “Spotto” had to get up and improvise a new plot based on the position the first performer froze in.”可知，那个喊出“Spotto
18、”的人需要站出来在上一个表演者定格的地方继续即兴表演，故A、B两项错误。文中并未提及该游戏的目的，故D项错误。6What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to?AShy children.BThe audience.CDrama students.DThe whole class.A代词指代题。根据画线词所在句上一句“Drama class can help shy children，like me，to come out of their shells.”可知，戏剧课能够帮助那些像作者一样害羞的孩子不再羞
19、怯；画线词所在句的句意为：戏剧课帮助他们变得更自信，并帮助他们提高当众演讲的技能。由此可知，画线词指代的是“害羞的孩子”，故选A项。7What do you know about the author according to the article?AHe was too shy to attend the drama class.BHe was a star student in the drama games.CHe was shining in big performances each term.DHe was happy to perform on stage in front o
20、f the audience.D细节理解题。根据最后一段“It was a great experience to perform on stage in front of a large audience.”可知，作者喜欢在许多观众面前上台表演，故选D项。8Whats the best title for this passage?AA Few Drama Games for FunBHow to Improve Drama SkillsCUnforgettable Experiences on StageDOne of My Favourite High School CoursesD标题
21、归纳题。文章主要介绍的是作者高中时最喜爱的戏剧课，故D项最切题。文中只介绍了一种表演游戏，故A项错误。文中没有提到具体怎样提高戏剧表演技能和作者的舞台经历，故排除B、C项。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“Are you crazy？You finally retired! Why would you want to work in the hospital again？”My friends couldnt understand why，after forty years of nursing and four of retirement，
22、I would return to nursing.Actually，I didnt understand either.Tired of the pressure of the job，I had eagerly and joyfully retired with no plans to practice nursing again.Then one day a friend who was also a retired nurse told me how much she loved being a part of the Volunteer Registered Nurse progra
23、m.“You help nurses care for patients at the bedside，”she said，“and the best part is that you do so at your own speed.”She directed me to the program at our local hospital，and after completing lots of paperwork and a few classes，I was excited about getting back to the bedside.On my first day，after ba
24、sic training，I stepped onto the surgical(外科的) floor to be welcomed with smiles and hellos from the staff.I checked with the charge nurse to see who needed my help the most or if there was a particular patient requiring some extra care.She smiled，“I am so glad to see you.I cant believe you are here t
25、o help me.”Taking a deep breath，she added，“Mr.Jones needs a bath and some extra attention.He is so disappointed hes not going home today.”I proceeded(前往) to the patients room to see a sad man staring out of the window.I gave him my biggest smile.“Hi，Im Mary，a volunteer RN and Im here to take special
26、 care of you this morning.”I asked if he would like to take a shower and he shook his head.“Taking a shower and putting on clean pajamas(睡衣) may make you feel better，”I encouraged.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。He agreed and walked to the shower. I felt I had made a small difference. 【参考范文】He agreed and
27、 walked to the shower.Meanwhile，I made his bed and tidied his room.After he finished his shower，I made him a cup of tea and we had a chance to talk about his disappointment at not being able to go home.I explained the possible reason why he needed to stay a day longer in the hospital.He opened up an
28、d even put a smile on his face.I felt excited，asking，“Is there anything else I can do for you？”“No，I believe you have done a great deal.I feel much better than before you came in.I cant thank you enough.”I felt I had made a small difference.I was proud of my role as a nurse and thought it a wise decision to go back to nursing.I kept in touch with the old man though he had already been released from the hospital.We exchanged our updates regularly，where I knew he made a remarkable recovery.Despite the pressure of the job，I never regret my decision to pursue my passion.