五、阅读理解
Join Our School Drama Club
Auditions (试镜) for Protecting the Innocent
Are you ready to shine on stage? Our school drama club is excited to announce the auditions for our upcoming play Protecting the Innocent. The play will be performed during the English Festival. We are looking for talented students to bring the following characters to life:
Detective Ken—A sharp and determined detective
The Businessman—A tricky character
Two Office Ladies—Friendly and hard-working
What We’re Looking for:
• Good English-speaking skills.
• Ability to express emotions (情感) and act out scenes.
• Earlier acting experience is a plus but not required.
How to Apply (报名)
Please prepare a short introduction about yourself and why you want to join the play. You can also prepare a short dialogue to show your acting skills.
Submission (提交) Details
• Materials: Your introduction and any prepared dialogue.
• Email your materials to dramafun@13577.com or submit them directly to the drama club room.
• All materials must be submitted by March 15th.
Audition Details
• Date: March 18th
• Time: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Location: School Theatre
Don’t miss this chance! We can’t wait to see you at the auditions. Break a leg!
() 1. If you want to audition, you can submit your materials before by .
A. 3:00 p.m., email
B. March 18th, calling the theatre
C. March 15th, email
D. 5:00 p.m., visiting the drama club room
() 2. Which of the following is unnecessary in the submitted materials?
A. A self-introduction.
B. Your daily plan.
C. A prepared dialogue.
D. Your reason for the audition.
() 3. What does the phrase “Break a leg” at the end of the poster mean?
A. Take a break!
B. Watch out!
C. Congratulations!
D. Good luck!
() 4. Which of the following students is most likely to be chosen?
A. Leo: good at English, impatient, has won awards in drama competitions.
B. Sarah: speaks French very well, good-looking, has acted in class plays.
C. Jane: average English-speaking skills, friendly and very interested in drama.
D. Eason: good at English, no acting experience, willing to put effort into practice.

1.C 2.B 3.D 4.D

【分析】
这是一篇学校戏剧俱乐部招新的应用文海报阅读理解，解题思路为：针对每道题，先明确题干关键词，回到原文定位相关信息区域，将选项与原文信息逐一比对，排除错误选项确定答案。具体各题：第1题定位提交材料的截止时间和方式；第2题定位提交材料需包含的内容，排除无关项；第3题结合语境推断短语含义；第4题匹配候选人是否符合招募要求。
【解析】
1. 题干问提交材料的截止时间和方式，定位原文Submission Details部分：“All materials must be submitted by March 15th.”及“Email your materials to dramafun@13577.com or submit them directly to the drama club room.”，对应选项C正确。
2. 题干问提交材料不需要的内容，定位How to Apply部分：需准备自我介绍、加入原因、简短对话，B项“日常计划”未提及，故B正确。
3. 题干问“Break a leg”的含义，结合演出前的语境，该短语意为“祝你好运”，对应选项D正确。
4. 题干问最可能被选中的学生，定位What We’re Looking for部分：需具备良好英语口语、表达情感能力，有经验加分但非必须。A项“不耐烦”不符合；B项“法语流利”不符合英语要求；C项“一般英语口语”不符合；D项“英语好、愿意努力”符合要求，故D正确。
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.D 4.D
【知识点】
应用文阅读，细节理解，短语含义推断
【点评】
本题为应用文类阅读理解，侧重考查信息定位与细节匹配能力，难度适中，学生仔细阅读原文即可解答。
【难度系数】
0.7