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Have you ever visited the circus? Traditionally, a circus is a show with acrobatics(杂技) and animal acts. Circuses used to travel around and _1_ big shows. However, audiences' tastes changed, and circuses no longer drew large _2_. But in 1984, a new kind of circus began to interest people. Cirque du Soleil, a genius circus group _3_ comes from Montreal, Canada, has created circuses for modern audiences.

Cirque du Soleil _4_ all over the world. Unlike traditional circuses, Cirque du Soleil focuses on telling stories rather than just showing off _5_ and human talent. The company removed clowns(小丑), animals and over-the-top acrobatic acts. _6_, Cirque du Soleil performers take on character roles in a story. Cirque du Soleil's decision not to include animals in their shows has got them a _7_ answer. Some people said that circuses of the past didn't treat animals well. These changes have brought Cirque du Soleil much popularity and success, which is a _8_ to modern circus art.
Audiences love Cirque du Soleil. The company now performs shows in Las Vegas, and their traveling shows tour the world. Their shows have been _9_ by millions of people. Each one _10_ a story through colorful visuals, excellent acrobatics and live music that makes people tap their _11_. It's truly a show for the senses.
A lot of work goes into producing a Cirque du Soleil show. Each one _12_ several years to develop. The company searches all over the world for performers with great talent, true _13_ of body control. Performers practice many difficult stunts(特技表演) with every bit of effort. It takes them months to _14_. Original music is usually composed for each show. The music goes along perfectly with the performers' movements and inspires the audience's _15_. When the show is ready, the doors open, and audiences can enjoy a wonderful performance!
()1. A. take off B. give up C. look for D. put on
()2. A. teams B. crowds C. families D. classes
()3. A. that B. what C. whom D. whose
()4. A. reaches B. arrives C. performs D. lands
()5. A. animals B. plants C. tools D. toys
()6. A. Besides B. Instead C. However D. Finally
()7. A. positive B. boring C. tiring D. dangerous
()8. A. question B. problem C. hobby D. contribution
()9. A. watched B. made C. done D. found
()10. A. says B. tells C. talks D. speaks
()11. A. hands B. arms C. feet D. legs
()12. A. spends B. costs C. pays D. takes
()13. A. learners B. masters C. keepers D. waiters
()14. A. play B. rest C. prepare D. sleep
()15. A. imagination B. information C. invitation D. introduction
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本文介绍传统马戏因观众变化逐渐衰落,来自加拿大的太阳剧团创新现代马戏,注重讲故事、不用动物,凭借精彩表演风靡全球,其节目制作精良,深受观众喜爱。
1. D 马戏团过去经常到处巡回演出。
2. B 然而,观众的口味变了,马戏团不再吸引大批观众。
3. A 来自加拿大蒙特利尔的太阳马戏团为现代观众创造了马戏。此处用 that 引导定语从句。
4. C 太阳马戏团在世界各地演出。
5. A 由"与传统马戏团不同,太阳马戏团注重讲述故事"可知,下文对应表示:而不仅仅是卖弄动物和人类才能。
6. B 上文提及"太阳马戏团撤下了小丑、动物和夸张的杂技表演",下文用 Instead 表示相反的情况:而是让演员们在故事中扮演角色。
7. A 由"有些人说,过去的马戏团没有善待动物"可知,上文对应表示:撤下了动物表演的决定得到了积极的回应。
8. D 上文提及"这些变化给太阳马戏团带来了很大的人气和成功",下文对应表示:这是对现代马戏艺术的贡献。
9. A 由上文中"他们的巡回演出遍及全球"可知,下文对应表示:他们的节目被数百万人观看。
10. B 每一场演出都通过丰富多彩的视觉效果、出色的杂技和现场音乐来讲述一个故事。tell a story 讲故事。
11. C tap one's feet 是固定搭配,意思是"用脚打节拍"。
12. D 每一次演出都需要几年的时间创作。take some time to do sth. 是固定搭配,意思是"花费一些时间做某事"。
13. B 该公司在全球范围内物色极具天赋的表演者,身体控制的真正高手。
14. C 由"表演者使出浑身解数练习许多高难度的特技表演"可知,下文对应表示:他们需要几个月的时间来准备。
15. A 由"每场演出通常都有原创音乐"可知,下文对应表示:音乐与表演者的动作完美配合,激发了观众的想象力。