The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50thbirthday. Different generations of CNO vocalists , like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous operas like "The White-haired Girl" and "The Hundredth Bride", as well as arias of such Western opera classics as "Madame Butterfly", "La Traviata" and "Rigoletto". Time/Date:7:30pm, September 7,8 Location: Tianqiao Theatre Tel: 65514787, 83156170 Tickets:60~500 yuan (US $7.3~60.2) _ A concert will be held to feature some recently-composed traditional Chinese music works. The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as "Memory of Childhood", "Memorial Ceremony for God" and "Wine Song". Time/Date:7:30pm, September 13 Location: Concert Hall at the National Library of China Tel: 68485462, 68419220 Tickets:30~200 yuan (US $ 3.6~24.1) _ A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21 this year. The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centered on the theme of the moon, such as "Moonlight", "Spring Night on a Moonlit River" and "Lofty Mountain and Flowing River". A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra. Time/Date:7:30pm, September 20 Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities Tel : 66068888, 66069999 Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A) Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists. B) "Lofty Mountain and Flowing River" is a traditional Chinese music. C) "Rigoletto" is a famous piece on the theme of the moon. D) Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
B
The dirty, homeless man sat on the pavement, staring at the stones. He thought back more than twenty years to when he was a boy living in a small red brick house on this very street. He recalled the flower garden, the swing his dad made, and the bike he had saved up for months to buy. _ , for the brightness of those pictures hurt him, and his memory traveled on another ten years. He had a job by then, plenty of friends and started to come home less. He did not really want to remember those years, nor the day when, because of debts, he had gone home planning to ask for money. He felt embarrassed, but he knew exactly where his dad kept the money. When his parents stepped out of the room, he took what he wanted and left. That was the last time he had seen them. Ashamed, he went abroad, and his parents knew nothing about the years of wandering or time in prison. But locked in his cell he often thought of home. Once free, he would love to see his parents again, if they were still alive, and still wanted to see him. When his prison time was up, he found a job, but couldn't settle. Something was drawing him home. He did not want to arrive penniless, so he hitchhiked most of the long journey back. But less than a mile from his destination he started to feel sick with doubt. Could they ever accept this man who had so bitterly disappointed them? He spent most of that day sitting under a tree. That evening he posted a letter which, although short, had taken him hours to write. It ended with: I know it is unreasonable of me to suppose you want to see me ... so it's up to you. I'll come early Thursday morning. If you want me home, hang a white handkerchief in the window of my old bedroom. If it's there, I'll come in; if not, I'll wave good-bye and go. And now it was Thursday morning and he was sitting on the pavement at the end of the street. Finally he got up and walked slowly toward the old house. He drew a long breath and looked. His parents were taking no risks. _ The man threw his head back, gave a cry of relief... Why did it take him hours to write the letter? A) He doubted if his parents still lived in that house. B) He had much news to tell his parents. C) He felt ashamed to ask for forgiveness. D) He was longing to return home and felt excited.
C
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It was a week before Christmas, but things were far from cheery. Our task was to deliver as many boxes of food as possible to those in need in Camden, New Jersey. There were no Christmas carolers walking these streets that were lined with boarded-up houses and broken windows. Mothers kept their children close as they hurried down the streets. It was mid-afternoon, but even the bright sun couldn't warm this place. Red tickets in the windows marked which houses we were to visit. Our white truck stopped in front of one townhouse and our group knocked on the door. In our arms were boxes filled with ham, bread and other essentials to make the perfect Christmas dinner. Four small faces glanced through the curtains and one exhausted mom answered the door. She seemed embarrassed to be caught in her nightgown with undone hair. She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years. "Sacred Heart food delivery service," I smiled. "Where can we put this for you?" She pointed and as we entered the house, I noticed the conditions they lived in. The children climbed around, wearing only diapers . There were no carpets, only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations. My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. We set the boxes down and the mother grabbed my hand. "You don't know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family," she said, crying. _ I opened my arms and gave her a hug. "Happy holidays!" I replied before I headed out the door. I realized how warm I felt inside. This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other. The passage mainly tells us that _ . A) the poor can also help others B) assisting the poor needs actions C) people should help each other D) having more children causes poverty
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C