104. --- What do you do in the theatre?--- I ...

104. --- What do you do in the theatre?

--- I ____ plays.

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.—How do you find the concert in the Beijing Grand Theatre last night?

—_______. But the conductor was perfect.

A. I couldn’t agree more          B. I don’t think much of it

C. I was crazy about it         D. I really like it

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—How do you find the concert in the Beijing Grand Theatre last night?

—_______. But the conductor was perfect.

A. I couldn’t agree more        B. I don’t think much of it

C. I was crazy about it          D. I really like it

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—What were you doing when she dropped in?

—I for a while and_________ some reading.

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What will the speakers do in the afternoon?

A. Go mountain biking. B. Build a tree house. C. Play beach volleyball.

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Five of the Best Theatre Shows

War Horse

It is possibly the National’s biggest hit, having played in 11 countries to more than seven million people. Now, Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris’s production returns to the venue 11 years after its first show. A Christmas treat.

National Theatre, November 8 to January 5

Christmas Spectacular

The small Norfolk town of Fakenham receives around 110, 000 visitors annually for this seasonal institution, which has been running for 42 years. Even the royal family have come to the show.

Thursford Collection, November 6 to December 23

Company

The trend for gender-change roles continues with Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 musical, in which the hero Bobby—turning 35 and at an emotional crossroads—becomes the female Bobbie. It works. In the updated Company, the plot remains the same and there’s funny acting from Rosalie Craig in the lead. Marianne Elliott directs with her habitual imagination.

Gielgud Theatre, November 7 to March 30

Macbeth

There have been a couple of versions of the Scottish Play this year. The Globe hopes for a better opening for its winter season. The rest of the season includes Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus with Pauline Melynn as Mephistopheles, and Richard Ⅱ with a cast of women of colour.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, November 7 to February 2

Troilus and Cressida

To present Polonius in Hamlet, the production of this “problem” play is comical-historical in new RSC (英国皇家莎士比亚剧团) staging. There is even the first deaf actor in a mainstream RSC role, Charlotte Arrowsmith, signing her lines as Cassandra.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, November 8 to November 17

1.The following shows can be watched on Christmas Day EXCEPT ________.

A. War Horse B. Christmas Spectacular

C. Company D. Macbeth

2.What can we learn about Company?

A. The hero Bobby becomes a lady in the musical.

B. Bobby falls in love with Bobbie in the story.

C. In 1970, Stephen Sondheim wrote a novel called Company.

D. Marianne Elliott stars in Company and her acting is interesting.

3.Where is Richard Ⅱ on during this winter season?

A. Royal Shakespeare Theatre. B. Gielgud Theatre.

C. Thursford Collection. D. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

4.Which role does the first deaf actor play in RSC?

A. Polonius. B. Charlotte.

C. Cassandra. D. Hamlet.

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Is it Shakespeare Theatre _______ you are going to watch the play The Merchant of Venice?

A. swheres B. that　　 C. which D. as

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The theatre in Shakespeare’s time was much different than it is today. Authors wrote plays for the masses, especially those who couldn’t read or write.

The theatre changed a lot during Shakespeare’s lifetime. The authorities didn’t like it and didn’t allow acting in the city itself: They thought it had a bad influence on people and kept them from going to church. Queen Elizabeth, on the other hand, loved acting and helped the theatre become popular.

The theatre in Shakespeare’s time was full of life. People did not sit all the time and it was not quiet during the performance. The audience could walk around, eat and drink during the play.

Theaters were open arenas or playhouses that had room for up to three thousand people. There was almost no scenery because the dialogue was the most important part of the play. Colourful and well-designed costumes were very important and told the people about the status of a character. Women never performed in plays, 80 young boys played female characters. The performances took place in the afternoon because it was too dark at night.

There was no stage crew as there is today. Actors had to do everything themselves-from making costumes to setting the stage. Plays were organized by acting companies. They performed about 6 different plays each week because they needed money to survive. They had almost no time to rehearse (排练).

The companies in Shakespeare’s time had a rank system. The company belonged to shareholders and managers. They were responsible for everything and got most of the money when the company was successful. Sometimes they even owned their own buildings. Actors worked for the managers and after some time became a permanent member of the company. Apprentices (学徒) were young boys and were allowed to act in unimportant role. They also played female characters in plays.

1.Why was the theatre banned by the authorities?

A. It was much different than before.

B. They thought it affected people negatively.

C. They thought it kept people going to church.

D. The queen didn’t like it.

2.What does the underlined word “arenas” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Stages. B. Stores.

C. Companies. D. Playgrounds.

3.What do we know about then actors?

A. They could drink during the play.

B. Women had to cross-dress male characters.

C. They had stage crew to help them.

D. They were too busy to practice.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To remember Shakespeare.

B. To show his love of Shakespeare’s plays.

C. To introduce theaters in Shakespeare’s time.

D. To discuss the company’s rank system.

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-----What do you think of the play ?

-----Terrible! I have never seen________one.

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--- What do you think of the play?

--- Terrible! I’ve never seen ________one.

A．a better       B．a worse        C．the better     D．the worse

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