2023届广西柳州市高三第二次模拟考试英语试题 .pdf

2023 届广西柳州市高三第二次模拟考试英语试题 一、阅读理解 Theaters in London The Apollo Theatre The Apollo Theatre first opened its doors more than a century ago on 21st February 1901. It is a Grade II building and also one of the most well-known theaters in London’s West End. The first show at the Apollo was the American musical comedy The Belle Of Bohemiu. Located in Shaftesbury Avenue, the theatre offers a seating capacity of 775. The grand and tall structure comprises three levels-the Grand Circle, Dress Circle and Stalls. The Arts Theatre The Arts Theatre is in the heart of the West End, Leicester Square. It isa beautiful red-brick building with beautiful arched windows. Almost a century old, the venue opened as a private member club in 1927. It is currently an independent theatre offering a good platform for smaller musicals and plays. The theatre won the Best Theatrical Venue at the Broadway World Awards. The Arts Theatre has 123 seats in the Circle and 230 in the Stall-a total of 353 seats. The Palace Theatre The Palace Theatre stands between Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road. The massive red-brick building’s colour and structure make it easily distinguishable in the area. The Stalls, Dress Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony together can hold about 1, 400 people, making it one of the West End’s largest venues. Opening in 1891, it is the second oldest theatre to open in this area. The Prince Edward Theatre The Prince Edward Theatre is a London West End theatre on Old Compton Street, north of Leicester Square. It opened on April 3, 1930, with a performance of the musical Rio Rita. With a capacity of 1, 716 seats, the Prince Edward is currently showing the much anticipated West End revival of Mary Poppins. 1. What was the first show at the Apollo Theatre? A ．Mary Poppins. B ．Aladdin The Musical. C ．The Belle Of Bohemia. D ．Rio Rita. 2. What do the Arts Theatre and