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4、Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plant to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to26-funded with £2.5 million of  taxpayers’ money-was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached 13.6 million in 2007,up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.

One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities (优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Young Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

1. Critics of the plan argued that_________.

A. the theatres would be overcrowded

B. it would be a waste of money

C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

D. the government wouldn’t get free tickets

2. According to the supporters, the plan should_______.

A. benefit the television industry

B. focus on producing better plays

C. help increase the sales of tickets

D. involve all the young people in England

3. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding

B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket

C. It may not benefit all the young people.

D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

4. We can infer from the passage that in England______.

A. many plays are not for young people

B. many young people don’t like theatre.

C. people know little about the plan

D. children used to receive good arts education

5. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems_______.

A. controversial

B. inspiring

C. exciting

D. unreasonable

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with ??2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost ??470 million.

One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

Critics of the plan argued that ______.

    A. the theatres would be overcrowded

    B. it would be a waste of money

    C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

    D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

    A. benefit the television industry

    B. focus on producing better plays

    C. help increase the sales of tickets

    D. involve all the young people in England

Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

    A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding.

    B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.

    C. It may not benefit all the young people.

    D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

A. many plays are not for young people

 B. many young people don’t like theatre

    C. people know little about the plan

    D. children used to receive good arts education

According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

A. controversial      B. inspiring      C. exciting      D. unreasonable

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26―funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money―was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.

One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

46. Critics of the plan argued that ______.

    A. the theatres would be overcrowded

    B. it would be a waste of money

    C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

    D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

47. According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

    A. benefit the television industry

    B. focus on producing better plays

    C. help increase the sales of tickets

    D. involve all the young people in England

48. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

    A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding.

    B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.

    C. It may not benefit all the young people.

    D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

49. We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

    A. many plays are not for young people

    B. many young people don’t like theatre

    C. people know little about the plan

    D. children used to receive good arts education

50. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

    A. controversial

    B. inspiring

    C. exciting

    D. unreasonable

 

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.
The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.
The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.
One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”
There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”
Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.
Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”
Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”
【小题1】Critics of the plan argued that ______.

A.the theatres would be overcrowded
B.it would be a waste of money
C.pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets
D.the government wouldn’t be able to afford it
【小题2】According to the supporters, the plan should ______.
A.benefit the television industry
B.focus on producing better plays
C.help increase the sales of tickets
D.involve all the young people in England
【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?
A.Ninety-five theatres have received funding.
B.Everyone will get at least one free ticket.
C.It may not benefit all the young people.
D.Free tickets are offered once every day.
【小题4】We can infer from the passage that in England ______.
A.many plays are not for young people
B.many young people don’t like theatre
C.people know little about the plan
D.children used to receive good arts education
【小题5】According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.
A.controversialB.inspiringC.excitingD.unreasonable

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.

One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

1.Critics of the plan argued that ______.

A.the theatres would be overcrowded

B.it would be a waste of money

C.pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

D.the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

2.According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

A.benefit the television industry

B.focus on producing better plays

C.help increase the sales of tickets

D.involve all the young people in England

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

A.Ninety-five theatres have received funding.

B.Everyone will get at least one free ticket.

C.It may not benefit all the young people.

D.Free tickets are offered once every day.

4.We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

A.many plays are not for young people

B.many young people don’t like theatre

C.people know little about the plan

D.children used to receive good arts education

5.According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

A.controversial

B.inspiring

C.exciting

D.unreasonable

 

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.

One theatre source criticized the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

1.Critics of the plan argued that ______.

A. the theatres would be overcrowded

B. it would be a waste of money

C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

2.According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

A. benefit the television industry

B. focus on producing better plays

C. help increase the sales of tickets

D. involve all the young people in England

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding.

B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.

C. It may not benefit all the young people.

D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

4.We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

A. many plays are not for young people

B. many young people don’t like theatre

C. people know little about the plan

D. children used to receive good arts education

5.According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

A. controversial

B. inspiring

C. exciting

D. unreasonable

 

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.
The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.
The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.
One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”
There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”
Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.
Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”
Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

  1. 1.

    Critics of the plan argued that ______.

    1. A.
      the theatres would be overcrowded
    2. B.
      it would be a waste of money
    3. C.
      pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets
    4. D.
      the government wouldn’t be able to afford it
  2. 2.

    According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

    1. A.
      benefit the television industry
    2. B.
      focus on producing better plays
    3. C.
      help increase the sales of tickets
    4. D.
      involve all the young people in England
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

    1. A.
      Ninety-five theatres have received funding.
    2. B.
      Everyone will get at least one free ticket.
    3. C.
      It may not benefit all the young people.
    4. D.
      Free tickets are offered once every day.
  4. 4.

    We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

    1. A.
      many plays are not for young people
    2. B.
      many young people don’t like theatre
    3. C.
      people know little about the plan
    4. D.
      children used to receive good arts education
  5. 5.

    According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

    1. A.
      controversial
    2. B.
      inspiring
    3. C.
      exciting
    4. D.
      unreasonable

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Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plant to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to26-funded with £2.5 million of  taxpayers’ money-was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached 13.6 million in 2007,up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.

One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities (优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Young Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

1. Critics of the plan argued that_________.

A. the theatres would be overcrowded

B. it would be a waste of money

C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

D. the government wouldn’t get free tickets

2. According to the supporters, the plan should_______.

A. benefit the television industry

B. focus on producing better plays

C. help increase the sales of tickets

D. involve all the young people in England

3. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding

B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket

C. It may not benefit all the young people.

D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

4. We can infer from the passage that in England______.

A. many plays are not for young people

B. many young people don’t like theatre.

C. people know little about the plan

D. children used to receive good arts education

5. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems_______.

A. controversial

B. inspiring

C. exciting

D. unreasonable

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 (09·天津C篇)

Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.

One theatre source criticized the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

46. Critics of the plan argued that ______.

A. the theatres would be overcrowded

B. it would be a waste of money

C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

47. According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

A. benefit the television industry

B. focus on producing better plays

C. help increase the sales of tickets

D. involve all the young people in England

48. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding.

B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.

C. It may not benefit all the young people.

D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

49. We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

A. many plays are not for young people

B. many young people don’t like theatre

C. people know little about the plan

D. children used to receive good arts education

50. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

A. controversial

B. inspiring

C. exciting

D. unreasonable

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阅读理解。
     Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government
campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.
     The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26-funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers' money-
was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some
in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.
     The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up
with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record
year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million.
     One theatre source criticized the Government's priorities (优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when
pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying:"I don't know why the Government's wasting money
on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices."
     There was praise for the Government's plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said:"I
support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not
just in London."
     Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will
offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be
on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.
     Mr. Burnham said:"A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired
to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it's 'not for them'. It's time to
change this perception."
     Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said:"The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the
theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many
children theatres are a no-go area."
1. Critics of the plan argued that _____.
A. the theatres would be overcrowded
B. it would be a waste of money
C. pensioners wouldn't get free tickets
D. the government wouldn't be able to afford it
2. According to the supporters, the plan should _____.
A. benefit the television industry
B. focus on producing better plays
C. help increase the sales of tickets
D. involve all the young people in England
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?
A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding.
B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.
C. It may not benefit all the young people.
D. Free tickets are offered once every day.
4. We can infer from the passage that in England _____.
A. many plays are not for young people
B. many young people don't like theatre
C. people know little about the plan
D. children used to receive good arts education
5. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems _____.
A. controversial
B. inspiring
C. exciting
D. unreasonable

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科目:高中英语 来源:2009年高考英语(天津卷) 题型:050

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  Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre

  The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26funded with 2.5 million of taxpayers’ moneywas announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture SecretaryIt received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged

  The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent showsAttendances reached13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record yearTotal sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost 470 million

  One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事)in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying:“I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on thisThe Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

  There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said:“I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

  Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year planIn return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-servedIt is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre

  MrBurnham said:“A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new worldBut sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’It’s time to change this perception.”

  Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said:“The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first placeFor too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

(1)

Critics of the plan argued that ________

[  ]

A.

the theatres would be overcrowded

B.

it would be a waste of money

C.

pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

D.

the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

(2)

According to the supporters, the plan should ________

[  ]

A.

benefit the television industry

B.

focus on producing better plays

C.

help increase the sales of tickets

D.

involve all the young people in England

(3)

Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

[  ]

A.

Ninety-five theatres have received funding

B.

Everyone will get at least one free ticket

C.

It may not benefit all the young people

D.

Free tickets are offered once every day

(4)

We can infer from the passage that in England ________

[  ]

A.

many plays are not for young people

B.

many young people don’t like theatre

C.

people know little about the plan

D.

children used to receive good arts education

(5)

According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ________

[  ]

A.

controversial

B.

inspiring

C.

exciting

D.

unreasonable

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