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Going out Guide
R&B：Melanie Fiona
Known for such songs as “It Kills Me” and “This Time”， R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album(唱片) in 2009 with “The Bridge” and followed it up with “The MF Life” in 2012. A new album, “Next Train”， is planned to drop this year.
8 p．m., Feb.13. Howard Theater. 2028032899. $30－$59.99.
Ballet：John Cranko’s “Romeo & Juliet”
Celebrated South African choreographer(编舞者) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare’s lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev. The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent.
Feb.14－18. Kennedy Center. 2024674600. $25－$160.
Exhibit(展览)：“Brand New: Art and Commodity(商品) in the 1980s”
This exhibit shows the commodification of art in the 1980s, when trade, art and entertainment became unclear. The exhibit shows works by 68 artists, including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel.
Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 2026331000. Free.
R&B：Valentine’s Love Jam
R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved(喜爱的) love songs, and the performers lined up for this show are no exception. Singersongwriters Tyrese (“Sweet Lady”) and Joe (“I Wanna Know”) join forces with SWV (“Weak”), Dru Hill (“Beauty”) and Next (“Wifey”) for this show.
8 p．m., Feb. 17. EagleBank Arena. 7034934000. $59－$99.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了近期一些活动的信息。
21．Which number should you call if you are interested in dance?
A．2028032899. B．2024674600.
C．2026331000. D．7034934000.
B 解析：细节理解题。由Ballet：John Cranko’s “Romeo & Juliet”以及其介绍内容中的“Celebrated South African choreographer(编舞者) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare’s lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev.”可知，该节目以芭蕾舞的形式演出。如果对舞蹈感兴趣的话，可以拨打电话2024674600，了解节目详情。
22．Where can people enjoy a free show?
A．Howard Theater.
B．Kennedy Center.
C．EagleBank Arena.
D．Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
D 解析：细节理解题。由Exhibit(展览)：“Brand New：Art and Commodity(商品) in the 1980s”介绍内容中的Free可知，观众可以免费观看此次展览。
23．When can you attend a love song concert?
A．Feb. 13. B．Feb. 14.
C．Feb. 17. D．Feb. 18.
C 解析：细节理解题。由R&B：Valentine’s Love Jam介绍内容中的“R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved(喜爱的) love songs”以及“8 p．m., Feb. 17.”可知，观众可以在2月17日聆听歌手们的情歌演唱会。
