TALENT ON PARADE（游行）

It is time for the Smithdale Student Activity Club’s yearly talent show. In the past, actors sang and danced. This year the show will be called “Talent on Parade”, and we have planned two important changes for this year’s show. 

Two shows instead of one

   First, “Talent on Parade” will be held on two nights. Actors can go to Smithdale High School Theater for their act. Students can enjoy the show at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, May 11 and at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 13.

No tryouts(預賽)

The second change is that this year’s actors will be chosen in a new way. No tryouts will be held. We will call you or send an e-mail to you if your act is included.

47. In the past, actors ________ in the talent show.

   A. ran              B. talked       C. sang and danced        D. took photos        

48. Students can enjoy the show at ________.

A. 6:30 pm on Wednesday              B. 7:30 am on Thursday

C. 8:30 am on Friday                     D. 5:30 pm on Saturday

49. This year’s actors will be chosen in a new way and no ______ will be held.

   A. acts             B. concerts                   C. meetings                  D. tryouts                                                   

                                         

47. C  48. A   49. D 

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