Best musicals and shows in London’s West EndT...

Best musicals and shows in London’s West End

Thriller-Live

See Thriller-Live, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the J acksons. The show joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatre show.

Prices from £32.72

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long- running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.

Prices: from £30.75

The Book of Mormon

This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Prices: from £24.60

Matilda The Musical

Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Prices: from £24.00

1.What is The Phantom of the Opera special for?

A.Its attractive story. B.Its beautiful songs.

C.Its excellent costumes. D.Its experienced actors.

2.Both kids and adults are most likely to enjoy_____.

A.Thriller-Live B.Matilda The Musical

C.The Book of Mormon D.The Phantom of the Opera

3.What does the text mainly aim to do?

A.Evaluate musicals. B.Criticize musicals.

C.Analyze musicals. D.Advertise musicals.

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Find your new favorite West End musicals, from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to extremely funny musicals and must-see London shows.

1.The Phantom of the Opera is special because of its _____.

A.excellent costumes B.experienced actors

C.attractive story D.beautiful songs

2.Which of the following musicals would most probably catch the eye of both kids and adults?

A.The Phantom of the Opera. B.Matilda The Musical.

C.School of Rock. D.Thriller–Live.

3.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To analyze musicals. B.To criticize musicals.

C.To advertise musicals. D.To evaluate musicals.

高一英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Londoners are great readers. They buy large numbers of newspapers, magazines and books-especially paperbacks, which are still cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy “proper” books, too, printed on good paper.

There are many streets in London containing bookshops. Perhaps the best known of these is Charing Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the famous one which is said to be “the biggest bookshop in the world” to the dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens’ time. Some of these shops stock or will make efforts to get any kind of books, but many of them specialize in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books on economics, politics or any other subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes only in books about ballet.

Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charing Cross Road is not the cheapest. For really cheap second-hand books, collectors must go to Farringdon Road, in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so impressive as bookshops. The booksellers come along each morning and put lots of books onto small hand-carts (手推车) which line the streets. The collectors, some professionals and some amateurs (业余爱好者), who have been waiting for them, run quickly towards the books. In places like this one can still, sometimes, pick up for a few pence an old book that may be worth many pounds.

1.“Londoners are great readers” means that _________.

A.Londoners are great because they read many books B.Only great readers live in London

C.Londoners are readers who read only great books D.Londoners read a lot

2.According to this passage, Charing Cross Road ________.

A.is in the suburbs of London B.is famous for its bookshops

C.contains only big shops D.is the cheapest place for Londoners to buy books

3.What do you know about Farringdon Road?

A.It is the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books.

B.Cheap second-hand books can be found there.

C.It is in the West Central district of London.

D.Few people like to buy books there.

4.The best topic for this passage is “__________”.

A.bookshops in London B.the biggest bookshop in the world

C.Charing Cross Road D.Londoners are great readers

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

It’s reported that scientists in London have found the best diet for both humans and the planet.

If the world followed the so-called “planetary health” diet, each year more than ll million early deaths could be avoided according to the scientists. For the health of the planet, they say the same diet will reduce (减少) greenhouse gases and save more land, water and animals. This new food plan is the result of a three-year project organized by The Lancet health journal.

Tim Lang, a professor at Britain’s University of London. He said, “The food we eat and how we produce it decide the health of people and the planet.” Lang added, The world’s population is expected to grow to 10 billion people by 2050. If we want to feed everyone, we all need to change what we eat and the way we eat by improving food production and reducing food waste”. So, what do you eat on the “planetary health” diet?

The scientists who created the “planetary health” diet say it is largely plant-based but still has a little milk, fish and meat. The diet calls for cutting down red meat and sugar by 50 percent and increasing nuts, fruits, and vegetable.

Walter Willet of Harvard University in the United States also talked about the “planetary health” diet. He said, “More than 800 million people around the world do not get enough food while many more people have very unhealthy diets.”

The scientists think it difficult to reach their aim. But for them, doing nothing is also not a choice Willet said, “If we can’t make the best diet, it’s better to try and get as close as we can.”

1.What decides the health of people and the planet according to Tim Lang?

A.The taste of the food.

B.The number of population.

C.The climate and our living conditions.

D.The food we eat and the way we produce it.

2.What does the “planetary health” diet mainly contain?

A.Milk. B.Meat.

C.Sugar. D.Plants.

3.What do scientists say about the “planetary health” diet?

A.It is very easy to produce it.

B.It is better to try their best to make it.

C.It is better to do nothing than fail.

D.It is impossible to make it.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Humans Health Is Very Important.

B.Many People don’t Get Enough Food.

C.A New Kind of diet may Save the Plane.

D.Different People have Different Eating Habits.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Read the following passage and then answer the questions

Like so many teachers，I try hard to make each of my students feel they are special. I'm not a mother, so I look at my students as my children. In short year I have the opportunity to touch their lives. I want to teach each child that he or she is special because of who he or she is. During one year of teaching of fifth- grade class, I was shown how important my actions and lessons were.

It was toward the end of January when I started seeing notes passed around. This was unusual because the students had many opportunities to speak with each other while doing class activities. And because the notes were between students who weren't friends.There was not a certain individual initiator(发起人） of the notes nor was there just one receiver. They were simply circulating on a regular basis.

These notes were passed for a few days before I asked several students caught with them why they were being passed. I then lectured the whole class on their disrespect to me as I was trying to teach, while they passed papers. I didn't read the notes but placed them in the trash can.

After a week or two, I thought I had put an end to the note passing because the activity subsided. As January changed to February thoughts turned towards Valentine's day, but there was very little of the usual talk that goes on this holiday. The art teacher taught them to make big envelopes to hold their valentines and those were taped to the desks. I passed out a class list of names, so students could address their valentines. Finally on the day before the holiday, the students asked if they would be having a party. I asked them if they thought the last hour of the day would be a fair arrangement, and they agreed. Later they pushed for a 90 minute time period. And I gave them the old line, we will see how the rest of the day goes first.

On valentine's day we went through the morning lessons with no problem. I was surprised at how calm they were, considering what a holiday like valentine's day could do to ten-year-olds. Before the students went to lunch, I told them we would celebrate when we came back. They finally showed some excitement. When I went back to the cafeteria to pick my students up from lunch, they were not there.The assistant principal said the music teacher had taken them. I walked around the building to the music department and circled back toward the cafeteria. In the doorway was the music teacher who was waiting to greet me. The cafeteria had been cleared with the exception of one chair in the middle of the room. My students all stood before me on the stage as the music teacher walked me to the lone chair in the center of the room.

Candi, my shy little one spoke into the microphone. “We wanted to do something very special for you because you do so many special things for us. We had many ideas but decided you would like this one the very most. We have put together a talent show for you as our present. We hope you enjoy it.

Each student performed for me that day, there was dancing, singing, a roller blade routine set to music, a piano piece, a poetry reading. Every child did something in that show. I watched in disbelief. They had organized an entire variety show on their own. There was a master of ceremonies, props, scenery and equipment. All the notes that had been passed weeks before were plans for after school meetings to prepare and organize the show. They had asked for the help of the music teacher to help them get permission to use the stage and operate the sound system.

After an hour long performance to an audience of one beaming teary-eyed teacher, the show ended with all the students lined up on the stage. Together they said, “We knew the best gift we could give you would be a part of us. Happy Valentine's day.”

I have never felt so much love on valentine's day for the students and for being a teacher.

Questions 1 to 5. Judge if the following statements agree with the information given in the passage. Choose A for TRUE if the statements agree with it; choose B for FALSE if the statements don’t agree with it; choose C for NOT GIVEN if the information the statements carry is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.

1.The teacher regarded her students as her own kids because she didn’t have a child.

2.The students in her class didn’t respect the teacher and always passed on note in class.

3.Her students practised their performance for the talent show at school every day.

4.Her students were too young to show interest in Valentine’s day.

5.The students showed their love to the teacher in an unexpected way with the help of the music teacher.

Questions 6 to 9. Match the following words with their meanings in the passage. Note that there are four choices more than you need.

6.circulating

7.subsided

8.taped

9.beaming

A.recorded

B.died down

C.smiling

D.shining

E.stuck

F.passing around

G.moving easily

Question 10. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.

10.What is the best title for the passage?

A.My gifted and loving students B.Special gifts on Valentine’s Day

C.Love first, teaching second D.A memorable talent show.

高一英语阅读表达困难题查看答案及解析

A bicycle may be seen by most people as just another vehicle（交通工具）, but for many Londoners, cycling is a way of life. According to a UK government survey in 2017, about 570, 000 bike journeys were made every day in London. In fact, almost half of the vehicles that pass over London Bridge each day are bikes.

London introduced a public bike-sharing system in 2010. “There can be no doubt that our trusty bicycles have changed the way people get around our great city,” Johnson told The Guardian in 2015.

In London, bikes are used for more than just taking short trips to and from the subway. No matter where you want to go in the city, riding a bike is usually the quickest and easiest choice.

And it’s not just shared bikes that the government is encouraging people to ride. In many companies across the UK, the UK government’s Cycle to Work scheme（计划）allows workers to buy a brand new bike without having to pay any tax（税）. This means that it's common to see many people cycling to and from work, and some companies even provide showers and lockers in the workplaces for their workers. More importantly, a cycle-friendly boss may let you off for being late if you ride a bike to work.

Not only is it great for the environment and our body, cycling is also good for the mind. According to National Geographic Magazine, “Bike riding can improve people’s happiness.”

1.How does the author show the popularity of cycling in London？

A.By using numbers.

B.By giving examples.

C.By making comparisons.

D.By using famous sayings.

2.What’s Johnson’s attitude towards the bike-sharing system in London？

A.Disappointed. B.Concerned.

C.Supportive. D.Uninterested.

3.What can workers get from the government under the Cycle to Work scheme?

A.Free bike-sharing services.

B.Showers and lockers in workplaces.

C.Shorter working hours.

D.Tax-free bikes.

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage？

A.Cycling, a healthy way of life

B.How cycling has become popular in London

C.Why Londoners are encouraged to ride bikes

D.London’s public bike-sharing system

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Most people know that listening to music when they are feeling down or depressed can encourage their spirits.

However studies have also shown that music, especially certain tones can reduce stress. Music can change brainwave patterns, deepen breathing and bring on a totally stress-free and more open mindset(心态). Using music to relax when considering a particular problem may not only raise your mood, but also could help you reach that "a-ha" moment and find a solution.

Music has also been shown not only to make you feel good, but also, to be a great motivator. For example, during exercise, get you to exercise more by helping you to ignore negative feelings of tiredness and focus on the pleasurable feelings you get from being absorbed in the music.

Music is mainly used to record emotion. When we listen to a piece of music we share the artist's feelings on a visceral (未来的) level. That can be sad, and who among us hasn't put on a painful love song to share in the misery after a bad breakup? On the contrary, we can share in the delight of songs of joy and happiness, or any song or piece of music that reminds us of a particular happy time in our past. So next time you are feeling down, put on Beethoven s Ode to Joy, I bet you will feel a lot better about whatever it was that was bothering you.

1.We can infer from the first paragraph that music can

A.benefit you in many ways

B.promote you to find more questions

C.change the patterns of your lifestyle

D.influence your attention to a problem

2.When we enjoy a piece of sad music

A.we’ll share the artist's feelings deeply

B.we may recall our miserable past

C.we may be reminded of particular joy

D.well show mercy on the artists life

3.What's the best title of the text?

A.Why people love sad music B.Why people love happy music

C.What kind of music is popular D.How music changes your life

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet.As an English literature major,I have to!Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times,I was full of confidence-until Peking Opera came to town!

Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history,so does this mean it's easier than a Shakespeare play to understand?To find out the answer,I just had to go and see The Revenge of Prince Zidan- the Peking Opera version(版本）of Hamlet.

The opera brought a completely new sound to my Western ears.At first,I thought it was a violin.but later I learnt that it was a traditional Chinese instrument called jinghu.Then. seeing the characters in fantastic costumes and masks,I was amazed!They of course sang in Chinese,but the music and exaggerated movements helped get the meanings across to the audience.The voices sounded really unique-some of the female voices were so high that I was sure they could break glass!

Easily my favourite part of the show was how the characters moved on stage.I had never seen Prince Hamlet do a backflip(后空翻）before!It was so dazzling and energetic that I wasn't sure if the characters were performers or athletes!

Before experiencing The Revenge of Prince Zidan,I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it.But, in fact,I was on the edge of my seat!Feeling the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performance,I could easily recognize the theme of Hamlet.So,if you want to see a show that combines music,singing,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!

1.Why did the author go to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?

A.To have a full understanding of Hamlet.

B.To know about Shakespeare and his works.

C.To prove Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.

D.To see if Peking Opera is more understandable than English plays.

2.Which part of the opera attracted the author most?

A.The music effect.

B.The costume design.

C.The performers'movements.

D.The Chinese instrument jinghu.

3.What does the underlined"I was on the edge of my seat!"in Paragraph 5 suggest?

A.I became tired of the show.

B.I missed the best of the show.

C.I was held spellbound by the show.

D.I was to leave halfway through the show.

4.How did the the author feel about the Peking Opera version of Hamlet?

A.It's puzzling.

B.It's impressive.

C.It's humorous.

D.It's disappointing.

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

The following are a few of my favorite TV shows, each of which have some educational value.

Blue Peter

As a child, this was one of the only programmes I was allowed to watch. It is the longest-running children's TV show in the world, but seemed to have fallen out of fashion recently. The crafts on the show were always good fun, and you would often learn about different countries around the world—for example, one presenter went to the Amazon rainforest in South America!

The Great British Bake Off

This show is all about making cakes, biscuits, and pies. The aim is to find British’s best amateur(业余的)baker. You can watch the show to get some ideas of new things to try baking and the recipes are often available online.

Frozen Planet

David Attenborough has produced many wildlife documentaries. I love this show not only because of the cute animals in it, but also because it teaches us about the effect we have on the planet and what need to do to save these regions. David narrates each episode(电视剧的一集); because he speaks clearly and slowly, his show might be of interest to English language learners.

Pointless

This show is a general knowledge quiz show. Each round will feature a different category(e.g. Sport, music, films) and a topic will be given, for example “Teams which have won the World Cup”. Before the show, 100 people will have been asked the same question. Then they have to think of an answer and the aim is to find an answer which none of the 100 people asked before the show thought of. I've learnt a lot from this show!

1.If you are a food lover, you may be interested in _______.

A.Blue Peter B.The Great British Bake Off C.Frozen Planet D.Pointless

2.Which of the TV shows may attract English language learners?

A.Blue Peter B.The Great British Bake Off

C.Frozen Planet D.Pointless

3.What's the passage mainly about?

A.Some popular TV shows in English

B.Some educational TV shows

C.How to choose the TV shows for kids

D.The differences between some TV Shows

高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is London’s West End?

A. A street full of buses and cars.

B. A well-known shopping area.

C. A famous department store.

2.When will people light the Christmas tree on Trafalgar Square?

A. On 6 December.

B. On 10 December.

C. On 23 December.

3.How do people in London celebrate the beginning of the New Year?

A. By setting off fireworks.

B. By singing Christmas songs.

C. By watching the parade on TV.

4.What is the purpose of this speech?

A. Introduce the best shopping district in London.

B. Encourage people to buy the Christmas trees.

C. Welcome people to visit London in December.

高一英语短文中等难度题查看答案及解析