Because of COVID-19，in many places，large gatherings of people aren't allowed.In some areas，the rules are more strict，and people aren't allowed to leave their homes unless going out is absolutely necessary.
   These steps are very important for slowing the disease down.By doing this，governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people，and that fewer people suffer in all.Usually，it's called "flattening the curve".
   But if no one can go out，that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle.Many singers，bands，and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now.Instead，they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences.The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled（取消） its season，but it is showing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website.Other opera companies have made similar moves.Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.
   Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus.He set up a website with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled.He called his project the Social Distancing Festival.He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new，rather than feeling disappointed.
   Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows.Some late night TV shows have continued，but without audiences.Others are showing reruns.
   While their shows are on pause，some TV stars like Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home.Mr.O' Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone and talking with guests over the Internet.

（1）What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to？

D

D

A．Keeping patients staying at home anytime.
B．Speed up the spread of disease.
C．Stopping people from often gathering up.
D．Slowing down the spread of the disease.
（2）What are opera companies' new ways？

B

B

A．Stopping sharing music with audience.
B．Providing live stream services.
C．Trying to attract live audiences.
D．Sharing their operas with each other.
（3）What did the cancellation of Nick Green's play bring him？

C

C

A．Disappointment.
B．Annoyance.
C．Creativity.
D．Anxiety.
（4）What is the text mainly about？

D

D

A．People staying at home.
B．The absence of audiences.
C．The efforts of Nick Green.
D．Entertainment going online.