Best musicals and shows in London's West End
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
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 longrunning show is one of the mustsee musicals in London. Prices: from ￡30.75
School of Rock
Rock out at this awardwinning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of Agrade students into a real rock group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands? Booking until Feb. Prices: from ￡ 18.00
Matilda The Musical
Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company's multiawardwinning 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
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦西区最好的四部音乐剧的情况。
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.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“With a fantastic plot ... in London.”可知，该剧剧情奇幻、场面惊险，是伦敦必看的音乐剧之一。由此可知，《歌剧魅影》的特别之处是它的故事很吸引人。故选A。
2．Both kids and adults are most likely to enjoy?
A．School of Rock B．Matilda The Musical
C．The Book of Mormon D．The Phantom of the Opera
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Children and adults alike ...imagination.”可知，孩子们和大人都会为这个有着非凡想象力的小女孩感到高兴。由此可知，孩子和大人都最喜欢看的是Matilda The Musical。故选B。
3．What does the text mainly aim to do?
A．Evaluate musicals. B．Criticize musicals.
C．Analyze musicals. D．Advertise musicals.
解析：选D 写作意图题。根据标题Best musicals and shows in London's West End(伦敦西区最好的音乐剧和表演)以及文章主要介绍了四部音乐剧的情况。由此可推知，这篇文章的主要目的是给音乐剧打广告。故选D。
