雅思口语Part 2话题：Music Hall

　　雅思口语Part 2话题参考答案

　　Describe a theatre or music hall that you have seen or been to

　　You should say:

　　where it is

　　what kind of music is performed there

　　why people go there

　　and explain your impressions of this place

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　　解答思路：把4个subtitle按照主次进行描述，侧重点放在最后的个人感觉上。同时注意其中逻辑关系，上下句要有起承转合:

　　where it is

　　what kind of music is performed there

　　why people go there

　　and explain your impressions of this place

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　　When I was in Shanghai last spring, I had some extra time one day and went to the Shanghai Concert Hall. It was time very well spent.

　　Built in 1930, the 78-year-old building is located on the central of downtown and is a typical classical architecture in a European style. The theaters classical European architecture makes it one of the most famous architectural and cultural heritages sites in Shanghai. Music performed here is usually classical music, although there are exceptions.

　　The acoustics are so fantastic that many world-famous artists have been attracted to perform in this hall, including violinists maestro Isaac Stern, Salvatore Accardo, Choliang Lin and cellists Yoyo Ma; pianists Alieda de Larrocha, FU Chong, YING Chunzhong as well as the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and many others have given high appraisals after giving their successful concerts here.

　　I was very impressed by the atmosphere and intimacy of the hall. The sound is clear, full-bodied, and clean for every vocal part and the mix is perfect. Even without microphones, every one of the nearly 2,000 members in the audience could hear the speech given by conductor. With its stunning architecture, advanced facilities and modern management, the center will be the crowning jewel of Shanghais many performing venues. Not to be missed!!!

　　高分词汇：

　　architectural: a. 建筑的,建筑学的,建筑术的

　　heritage: n. 遗产,继承物

　　acoustic: a. 美声的，听觉的,音感教育,音响学的

　　violinist: n. 小提琴家

　　pianist: n. 钢琴家

　　appraisal: n. 估计,估量,评价

　　intimacy: n. 亲昵的言行,熟悉,亲密接触

　　full-bodied: a. 醇厚的, 魁梧的, 浓郁的

　　vocal: a. 声音的

　　stunning: a. 足以使人晕倒的,【口】极好的

　　备选内容：

　　Where it is

　　The Shanghai Concert Hall is located in a park between Peoples Square and the shopping street of Huaihai Lu - when I first came to Shanghai, I lived just around the corner.

　　What kind of music is performed there

　　Built in 1930 and originally called the Nanking Theatre, this concert hall holds regular concert mainly from international music troupes.

　　Why people go there

　　The project cost 150 million yuan and is the largest among similar endeavors made by the east China metropolis.

　　Many widely known musical celebrities such as conductor Tang Muhai and Zhang Guohai started their careers here.

　　It echoes from the ghosts of many many many great artists who performed there

　　And explain your impressions of this place

　　The concert hall is decorated with marble pillars, Roman chandeliers and other architectural designs.

　　Sixteen huge marble pillars are seen when audiences step into the lobby, and the front hall is deliberately ornamented with elegant patterns of slightly solemnized color, which is very much in harmony with the music played inside.

　　Most notably, theres a large television jumbotron on a nearby building. It plays commercials, and theres speakers lying about to play the commercials sound at night. Kind of annoying, really.