The world’s most popular musical, The Sound of Music is coming to China!
Presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Production, we are looking for talented young performers to play the roles of the von Trapp children. This is a fantastic chance to perform with musical theater professionals.
Since its first performance（演出） on Broadway 55 years ago, The Sound of Music has been singing its way into everyone’s hearts with some of the most popular songs ever performed on the musical theatre stage.
This June, after a tour around the world with stops including the UK, Canada, South Africa, Singapore, and New Zealand, this show will take to the stage in China. Don’t miss it!
We are looking for young talented performers for the roles of:
Friedrich (1.55m tall, unbroken voice, playing age 14)
Louisa (1.5m tall, undeveloped body, playing age 13)
Kurt (1.45m tall, unbroken voice, playing age 11)
Brigitta (1.4m tall, playing age 9/10)
Martha (1.35m tall, playing age 7)
Gretl (up to 1.2m tall, playing age 6)
Interview Dates: 16-18/04/2016
Application Deadline (申请截止日期): 13/04/2016
Interview Address: National Theatre of China
Rehearsals(排练): 5 May until performances
Performances: 15 June--20 June 2016, National Center for the Performing Arts
1.What is the Lunchbox Theatrical Production is doing now?
A. selling some tickets
B. introducing a new film
C. looking for some young performers
D. talking about their feelings
2.Who can play the role of Martha?
A. Susan, 1.5m tall, 13 years old
B. Elizabeth, 1.45m tall, 12 years old
C. Linda, 1.4m tall, 10 years old
D. Rachel, 1.35m tall, 7 years old
3.What can we know about The Sound of Music from the passage?
A. It needs 7 talented performers.
B. It will be showed in June, 2016.
C. It has been successful for more than half a century.
D. It has been showed in six countries before coming to China.
Michael wanted to make some money to buy a new computer game, but he did not know how. So he went to ask his brother Greg for help.
“I think you could help to wash Mom's and Dad's cars,” Greg said, “Some of the neighbors could pay you to wash theirs, too. It's getting colder and no one wants to wash the cars themselves.”
Michael agreed, but he shivered（哆嗦）at the thought of washing cars and getting wet in cold weather.“Maybe this isn't a good idea.”
“Don't worry,” Greg said. “I have some golf（高尔夫）gloves（手套）.You can use them to wash cars. and I will even help you to wash the cars.”“Thank you!”Michael said.
After spending the day washing cars, Michael got enough money and went to the store with Greg. He found the game he wanted quickly, but as he took it off the shelf he saw a golf video game next to it. He knew Greg loved golf and wouldn't play golf in winter, so he put his game back and decided to buy the golf video game.
“What are you doing?” Greg asked. “I thought this game would be more fun.” said Michael. “We can play it together.”
1.For what purpose did Michael want to make money?
A. To help support his family.
B. To buy a gift for his Mom.
C. To buy a new computer game.
D. To buy some golf gloves.
2.How could Michael make money in Greg’s opinion?
A. By asking Mom for a little.
B. By washing cars for others.
C. By washing their father’s car.
D. By designing a computer game.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Michael enjoyed playing with cold water.
B. Michael asked his brother to buy a golf video game.
C. Michael bought a golf video game for his brother and himself.
D. Michael had difficulty finding the computer game he wanted.
4. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Michael’s childhood.
B. Michael and his neighbors.
C. How Michael made money
D. How Michael and Greg helped each other.
完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出能填入短文相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Whitney didn't have many friends. She was shy and 1. . She never wanted to be popular, but she did want to have someone to share 2. and laugh with.
Then it was time for her to go to college in another town. And she had to 3. with someone she didn’t know. She had no idea whether she could make friends in that new environment.
But something happened during the first class. And it 4. Whitney's life. The teacher asked everyone to 5. a little about themselves. Whitney told everyone where she came from and some simple information. The last 6. for each student was - "What is your goal for this term?" 7. of the students said it was to get good grades, pass the tests or something similar. But Whitney said something 8. . She said that her goal was to make just one good friend.
When most of the students sat quietly, one student came to Whitney. She reached out her hand and introduced herself. She asked 9. she could be Whitney’s friend. Whitney was surprised and happy. She 10. and reached her hand out, too.
Their friendship lasted all through the college.
11.A. careless B. quiet C. noisy D. weak
12.A. marks B. friends C. tests D. secrets
13.A. quarrels B. debate C. live D. discuss
14.A. changed B. controlled C. destroyed D. blocked
15.A. remember B. share C. recite D. write
16.A. require B. decision C. competition D. question
17.A. Most B. Few C. All D. None
18.A. interesting B. different C. similar D. strange
19.A. how B. why C. whether D. where
20.A. smiled B. watched C. rushed D. turned
－Let’s go for a swim on Saturday, Jack.
－Oh, ______ I have to work on a science report.
A. what a pity! B. with pleasure.
C. go ahead D. how come?
－How is George now?
－I hear the manager ______ him a good job, but he refused it.
A. showed B. offered C. passed D. paid
As we all know, life is short but amazing. ______ it!
A. Enjoy B. To enjoy C. Enjoying D. Enjoyed
