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     WHAT'S ON STAGE

     Russian dances: The famous "Little White Birth" Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to present

performances in Beijing.

     The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical

dancing art.

     It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co to give four performances in Beijing.

     Tickets are available through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com. cn, www.

chinaticket,

com and www. ticket, elong. com.

     Time: 7: 30 pm, January 18 - 21

     Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicbeng District

     Tel: 6606-4258

     EXHIBITIONS

     Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the

Yanhuang

Art Museum.

     Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the

Kite-making process. The exhibited kites arc made in a traditional Chinese style.

     Time: 9 am-5 pm until February 11

     Place: 9 Huizhong Lu

     Tel: 6491-2902 CONCERTS

     Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the

Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall.

     The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as

"Full of Joy", "Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon." and "Spring Festival Suite."

     Time: 7: 30 pm, January 24

     Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District

     Tel: 6559-8285

     EVENTS

     Flower festival: The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful

flowers in its tropical (热带)plants greenhouse.

     The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers abroad for the exhibition. There is also an

exhibition of potted narcissus (水仙) landscapes. More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported

narcissus will be displayed, people can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd, com, the

garden's website.

     Time: 8:30 am-5 pm until January 28

     Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills

     Tel: 8259-5547

1. Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can't spare time to go there in person, which

of the following show can you enjoy all the same?

A. Russian dances

B. Kite show

C. Folk music

D. Flower festival

2. The phrase "get a preview of" used in the passage means ________.

A. watch in advance

B. see clearly

C. get good position of

D. get a general idea of

3. If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, which is a useful

number to call?

A. 6606-4258

B. 6491-2902

C. 6559-8285

D. 8259-5547