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B. greeted
C. played on
D. made to
Here’s an unusual story: a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician, Liu Qian, discovered it in front of an audience of million at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. Liu’s magic tricks have made the centuries-old art of magic fashionable once again, and made him the hottest magician in China.
As a seasoned magician from Taiwan, Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States, Japan, South Korea and the UK.
Witnessing(见证) something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people’s love for magic.
Liu is known for his interaction with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship.
“It’s actually thinking rather than one’s performing skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively, to make them appear more interesting,” Liu said.
Liu Qian’s success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan, he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12, he won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest, which was judged by the great American magician, David Copperfield.
Yet, Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese Literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur magician in his spare time. However, his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.
To refine his performing skills, he has performed on streets, roads and fields, for passers-by, policemen and farmers.
“Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds,” Liu said.
【小题1】The story is about__________.
| A.why people love magic |
| B.how Liu Qian became China’s hottest magician |
| C.how fashionable magic is |
| D.what magic tricks are |
| A.they love watching magicians make the impossible happen |
| B.it arouses their curiosity |
| C.they can’t figure out the secret of magic |
| D.it is a centuries-old art |
| A.He was interested in magic when he was little |
| B.He had won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest. |
| C.He couldn’t find an acceptable job after graduation. |
| D.He became an amateur magician in his spare time. |
| A.experienced | B.freshman | C.amateur(业余的) | D.unskillful |
| A.learning from David Copperfield |
| B.learning magic in a university |
| C.performing in public on streets |
| D.joining in Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest |
Here’s an unusual story: a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician(魔术师), Liu Qian, discovered it, in front of an audience of millions at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. Liu’s magic tricks have made the centuries old art of magic fashionable once again, and made him the hottest magician in China.
As a seasoned young magician from Taiwan, Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States, Japan, South Korea and the UK.
Witnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people’s love for magic.
Liu is known for his interaction(互动) with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧).
“It is actually thinking, rather than one’s manipulation(操作)skills, that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively, to make them appear more intriguing(吸引人的),”Liu said.
Liu Qian’s success dates back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan, he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12, he won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest, which was judged by the great American magician, David Copperfield.
Yet, Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur(业余的) magician in his spare time. However, his failure to find a decent(体面的)job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.
To refine(升华) his performing skills, he has performed on streets, roads and fields, for pedestrians(路人), policemen and farmers.
“Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds,” Liu said.
1.Why do people love to watch magic?
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A.Because Liu Qian is known for his interaction with his audiences. |
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B.Because people love watching magicians make the impossible happen. |
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C.Because people want to know the secret of the magic. |
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D.Because people are curious about everything. |
2.Which word in the following is close to the underlined word “seasoned”?
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A.Handsome. |
B.Growing. |
C.Fruitful. |
D.Experienced. |
3.What is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?
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A.He was good at magic when he was young. |
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B.He had won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest. |
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C.He couldn’t find a decent job after graduation. |
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D.He became an amateur magician in his spare time. |
4.The passage is mainly about .
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A.why Liu Qian plays magic well |
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B.what magic tricks are |
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C.why people love magic |
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D.how Liu Qian became China’s hottest magician |