The Most Breathtaking Theaters in the World Shakespeare's Globe Theater (London,UK)
The original Globe Theater was built by Shakespeare's company in 1599,but was destroyed by fire in 1613.A replica was built in 1997 just meters from the original site.The new 857-seat structure has several modern features.It has the first and only straw roof permitted in London since the great fire of 1666.
Shakespeare's Globe,21 New Globe Walk,Bankside,London; +44 20 7902 1400
Margravial Opera House (Bayreuth,Germany)
Built in 1745,the UNESCO-listed Margravial Opera House is regarded as the finest baroque theater in Europe.The stage has a depth of 27 meters and was the largest in Europe until 1871.Much of the original materials remain,along with original structures,such as the twin staircase.
Margravial Opera House,Opernstrasse 14,Bayreuth,Germany; +49 921759 69 22
Teato Amazonas (Manaus,Brazil)
There can't be many theaters located in the middle of the Amazon rainforests and the Teato Amazonas is certainly the most breathtaking.The theater was Built in 1895 and was designed by Italian architect Celestial Sacardim.Work took 15 years,largely thanks to the decision to source supplies from all over the world.
Amazon Theater,Centro,Manaus,Brazil: +55 92 3622 1880
National Centre for the Performing Arts(Beijing,China)
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA),built in 2007,is an arts centre in Beijing.Designed by French architect Paul Andreu,the NCPA is the largest theatre complex(建筑群)in Asia.The NCPA includes value in both ancient traditional Chinese architecture and modern architecture.It was specially designed to improve the red walls of ancient buildings and the Great Hall of the People in order to fit in with the surroundings.
NCPA,No.2 West Chang an Avenue,Xicheng District,Beijing; + 86 010 6655 0989
(1)Where does the theatre with its longest survival time lie?
B
B
A.In London.
B.In Bayreuth.
C.In Manaus.
D.In Beijing.
(2)Which of the following was designed by an Italian architect?
C
C
A.Shakespeare's Globe
B.Margravial Opera House.
C.Teatro Amazonas.
D.National Centre for the Performing Arts.
(3)How is National Centre for the Performing Arts special?
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D
A.It features modern architecture.
B.It receives worldwide supplies.
C.It is a multifunctional theatre.
D.It matches its surroundings.