(2017·湖北七市州教科研协作体高三联合考试)BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB

Category: Comedy

Best known for his role on the Emmy award­winning sitcom (情景喜剧) Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work.

Prices: $56.40 and up

Age restriction: must be 21 years of age or older

Show length: 115 minutes

MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW

Category: Comedy, Magic

Mac King Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon, with lots of audience participation. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his guests in order to make everyone feel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kid­friendly from start to finish. Still, whether you're 8 or 80, you won't be able to figure out Mac King's secrets.

Prices: $40.90 and up

Age restriction: no age restriction

Show length: 90 minutes

THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE

Category: Comedy, Magic

Using his skills as a “mentalist”， Gerry McCambridge shocks the crowds as he uses his abilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away in disbelief, amazed by his unusual power.

Prices: $34.99 and up

Age restriction: under 13 will not be admitted into the theater

Show length: 75 minutes

ROCK OF AGES

Category: Play & Musical

The cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of big hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” “I Wanna Know What Love Is” “Here I Go Again” and more. Rock of Ages has been nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. It also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production of a Musical.

Prices: $74.00 and up

Age restriction: must be 15 years of age or older

Show length: 123 minutes

8.Who is most likely to be able to read audiences' minds?

A.Raymond. B.Mac King.

C.Brad Garrett. D.Gerry McCambridge.

9.Which of the following is good for a kid of 10 years old to go to?

A.Gerry McCambridge's show.

B.Brad Garrett's Comedy Club.

C.Mac King's comedy magic show.

D.Performances of Rock of Ages.

10.If someone is interested in musicals, his best choice must be ________.

A.ROCK OF AGES

B.BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB

C.MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW

D.THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE

11.How many shows are about two­hour long?

A.One. B.Two.

C.Three. D.Four.

D

(2016·江西省百校联盟联考)Earlier this week, I wrapped up (圆满完成) a 5­day trip in San Francisco. I woke up a few hours before sunrise, drove through the darkness and out of the city, hiked for 30 minutes to the top of a hill overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, and snapped (拍摄) this photo. As I stood there soaking in the early morning light, I was reminded of an important lesson.

When I arrived in San Francisco, I told myself, “Just take photos as you do other things.” My primary goal was to meet with friends and so I figured I could take pictures as we walked around the city. This resulted in exactly zero photos worth sharing. I had vague ideas like, “I'd like to do some street photography，” but I never went out with the intent of photographing something specific. Finally, on the last morning, I went out with the intent of capturing a specific picture and I ended up with something worth sharing. My mistake was that I assumed that because I wanted to take photos, I would end up getting a desirable result.

How often do you do this in your own life? We go to the gym to “work out” without trying to become better at something specific. We wish that we were more creative, but never work on a particular project. When you commit to a task, however, then the next step is obvious. You want to take a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise? Next step: find a good spot. You've found a good spot? Next step: wake up early and drive there.

This is perhaps the most shocking thing: if box yourself in, then you'll begin to break out and achieve something greater than you ever imagined.

12.What's the author's original purpose of the trip?

A.To take pictures. B.To attend lessons.

C.To visit friends. D.To enjoy sunrise.

13.What lesson did the author learn?

A.A given task leads to achievement.

B.Stick to your own decision.

C.Get ready for challenges.

D.Hard work pays off.

14.What are you advised to do first when you want to get stronger physically?

A.Make a detailed outline.

B.Go to work out immediately.

C.Discuss the ways with coaches.

D.Choose a certain muscle group.

15.What's the function of the last paragraph?

A.To introduce a new topic.

B.To draw a conclusion.

C.To make a suggestion.

D.To ask readers to reflect on something.

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