Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity ( 机会 ) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
21 ． Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?
A ． At the New Theatre. B ． At the Glee Club.
C ． At Sherman Cymru. D ． At St David’s Hall.
22 ． What can people do at the Glee Club?
A ． Watch musicals. B ． Enjoy comedies.
C ． See family shows. D ． Do creative things.
23 ． Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre?
A ． www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B ． www.shermancymru.co.uk
C ． www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D ． www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
D 22 ． B 23 ． A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了 Cardiff 当地的一些剧院和娱乐场所。
21 ．细节理解题。根据 “St David’s Hall” 部分中的 “With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”(With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”( 圣大卫音乐厅拥有令人印象深刻的 2000 个座位的音乐厅，每年的卡迪夫威尔士逍遥音乐节都在这里举行。 ) 可知，卡迪夫威尔士逍遥音乐节在圣大卫音乐厅举行。故选 D 。
22 ．细节理解题。根据 “The Glee Club” 部分中的 “If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.”( 如果你正在寻找巡回演出中最好的喜剧和精彩的现场音乐，你应该从这里开始。 ) 可知，人们可以在欢乐合唱团欣赏喜剧。故选 B 。
23 ．细节理解题。根据 “New Theatre” 部分中的 “Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre.”( 新剧院是加的夫现存最古老的传统剧院，它展示了西区的精华以及英国巡回演出的精选。 ) 和 “www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk” 可知，可以登陆网页 “www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk” 了解加的夫现存最古老的剧院。故选 A 。
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