2019 年高考英语试卷(全国卷) 阅读理解A篇汉语译文与答案分析

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OPENINGS AND PREVIEWS

Animals Out of Paper

Yolo! Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami (折纸术) artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio. Merri Milwe directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 12. (West Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W. 86th St. 212-868-4444. )

The Audience

Helen Mirren stars in the play by Peter Morgan, about Queen Elizabeth II of the UK and her private meetings with twelve Prime Ministers in the course of sixty years. Stephen Daldry directs. Also starring Dylan Baker and Judith Ivey. Previews begin Feb. 14. (Schoenfeld, 236 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200. )

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton, in which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story. Thomas Kail directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 17. (Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555. )

On the Twentieth Century

Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher star in the musical comedy by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, about a Broadway producer who tries to win a movie star’s love during a cross-country train journey. Scott Ellis directs, for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin Feb. 12. (American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St. 212-719-1300. )

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公演与预演

纸折的动物

Yolo！制片和狮鹫公司联合打造了这部拉吉夫·约瑟夫的剧集，它讲述了一位折纸艺术家邀请一个天才少年和他的老师去她工作室的故事。梅里·米尔威指挥。在预演中。2月12日公演。（第86大街西165号，西公园长老会教堂剧场。电话：212-868-4444。）

观众

海伦·米伦出演彼得·摩根的戏剧，讲述英国女王伊丽莎白二世60年来与12位首相的私人会晤。斯蒂芬·达尔德利指挥。同时主演迪伦·贝克和朱迪思·艾维。预演将于2月14日开始。（第45大街西236号，舍恩菲尔德剧院，电话：212-239-6200。）

汉密尔顿

林曼努埃尔·米兰达写了这部关于亚历山大·汉密尔顿的音乐剧，在这部音乐剧中，美国的诞生被描述为一个移民故事。托马斯·凯尔执导。在预览中。2月17日公演。（拉斐特大街425号，大众剧院，电话：212-967-7555。）

论二十世纪

克里斯汀·切诺维斯和彼得·加拉赫主演了由贝蒂·康登和阿道夫·格林主演的音乐喜剧，讲述了一位百老汇制片人在一次越野火车旅行中试图赢得一位影星的爱。斯科特·埃利斯是环岛剧院公司的导演。预演将于2月12日开始。（第42大街西227号，美国航空剧院，电话：212-719-1300。）

21. What is the play by Rajiv Joseph probably about?.

A. A type of art. B. A teenager’s studio.

C. A great teacher.         D. A group of animals.

22. Who is the director of The Audience?

A. Helen Mirren. B. Peter Morgan.

C. Dylan Baker. D. Stephen Daldry.

23. Which play will you go to if you are interested in American history?

A. Animals Out of Paper. B. The Audience.

C. Hamilton.     D. On the Twentieth Century.

21. 拉吉夫·约瑟夫的剧本大概是关于什么的？

A. 一种艺术。                    B. 青少年工作室。

C. 一位伟大的老师。              D. 一群动物。

22. 谁是观众席主任？

A. 海伦·米伦。                   B.彼得·摩根。

C. 迪伦·贝克。                   D.斯蒂芬·达尔德利。

23. 如果你对美国历史感兴趣，你会去看哪出戏？

A. 把动物从纸上拿出来。         B.观众。

C.汉密尔顿。                   D.关于二十世纪。

答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.C

解析：1.细节理解题。根据话剧Animals Out of Paper的Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio.可知,Rajiv Joseph创作的的话剧是关于折纸的一种艺术。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据话剧The Audience的Stephen Daldry directs.可知,本剧是Stephen Daldry导演的。故选D。

3.细节理解题。根据话剧Hamilton 的Li-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton in which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story.可知,话剧Hamilton的主题是美国的诞生,由此可知,如果你对美国历史感兴趣,你可以看这部话剧。故选C。