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The Lion King
Musical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity (成熟)．
Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London
Telephone: 087 0243 9000
Date: Friday, 18 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡37.5
Oliver
Musical: Dickens' story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to discovering his family. The songs include Food glorious food, You've got to pick a pocket or two, Who will buy this wonderful morning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home.
Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London
Telephone: 020 7494 5061
Date: Thursday, 17 Nov.
Ticket price：￡25, but now save 20%
Jersey Boys
Musical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four seasons: the bluecollar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the group's popular songs such as Big girls don't cry, Oh, what a night and Can't take my eyes off you.
Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London
Telephone: 087 0850 9191
Date: Saturday, 19 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡22.5
Alls Well That Ends Well
Play: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess (女伯爵)．
Place: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Park Street, London
Telephone: 020 7401 9919
Date: Sunday, 20 Nov.
Ticket price: ￡40.5
语篇解读：本文介绍了几部音乐剧和戏剧的演出信息。
1．If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?
A．087 0850 9191 B．020 7494 5061
C．087 0243 9000 D．020 7401 9919
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据几部音乐剧和戏剧的演出时间可知，只有The Lion King 是在周五上演的，故选C项。
2．If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to ________.
A．Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
B．Lyceum Theatre
C．Prince Edward Theatre
D．Theatre Royal
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据题干中的“buy a ticket at a discount”可定位至四部剧的票价信息，Oliver的相关信息为“￡25，but now save 20%”， 上映地点是Theatre Royal, 故选D项。
3．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To show the importance of Whatsonstage. com.
B．To give some information about the performing arts.
C．To introduce some famous English theatres.
D．To teach readers how to use the online guide.
解析：选B 写作意图题。文章开头介绍网站，紧接着介绍了四部音乐剧和戏剧详细的演出信息，包括简介、演出地点及时间、票价及订票电话等，由此可推断本文主要是为了介绍几种表演艺术的相关信息。故选B项。
