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The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre
This comedy musical follows the troubling situation of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries (传教士), who were sent to change a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Booking until July 2020. Prices from £ 20.00.
Wicked at the Apollo Victoria
Based on the praised novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz (奥兹国女巫). Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover the hidden story of Oz. Booking until Oct. 2020. Prices from £19.50.
Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre
The multi-award-winning hit musical arrives in London’s Adelphi Theatre. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, and music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this heartwarming tale based on a real event is sure to amaze the audience. Booking until Sept. 2020. Prices from £19.50.
School of Rock at New London Theatre
Rock out with the whole family at this award-winning new musical. Based on the popular movie in 2003, School of Rock follows the funny story of Dewey Finn and his exploration to change a class of A-grade students into the best rock group. Booking until Nov. 2020. Prices from £15.00.
1. Which musical is adapted from a true story?
A. Wicked B. Kinky Boots
C. School of Rock D. The Book of Mormon
2. Where can we probably see a musical about school life?
A. At the Adelphi Theatre B. At the Apollo Victoria
C. At New London Theatre D. At the Prince of Wales Theatre
3. What is the lowest price to see all the musicals?
A. £39 B. £59
C. £89 D. £74
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章推荐了四部让人买票观看的音乐剧。
【1题详解】
细节理解。根据文章第四段Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, and music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this heartwarming tale based on a real event is sure to amaze the audience（托尼奖得主哈维·菲尔斯坦的书，流行偶像辛蒂·劳帕的歌曲和歌词，这部根据真实事件改编的感人故事一定会让观众们感到惊讶）可知，Kinky Boots是根据真实事件改编的感人故事。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段Based on the popular movie in 2003, School of Rock follows the funny story of Dewey Finn and his exploration to change a class of A-grade students into the best rock group（《摇滚学校》以2003年的流行电影为蓝本，讲述了杜威·芬恩（Dewey Finn）的有趣故事，以及他将一班A年级学生转变为最佳摇滚乐队的探索）可知，School of Rock 是讲述学校生活的。而这部音乐剧将会在New London Theatre表演。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。综合全文可知，The Book of Mormon的价格是£ 20.00；Wicked的价格是£19.50；Kinky Boots的价格是£19.5；School of Rock的价格是£15。四者相加的价格是£74。故选D项。
