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【題目】 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 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 (互動) with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧)．

“It's 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 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 (業(yè)余的) 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.

【1】The story is about ______.

A.Liu Qian's experiences of becoming a great magician

B.why people love magic

C.what magic tricks are

D.how fashionable magic is

【2】People love to watch magic because ______.

A.they can't figure out the secret of magic

B.it makes them happy

C.they love watching magicians make something impossible happen

D.it is a centuries-old art

【3】Which of the following is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?

A.He was interested in magic when he was young.

B.He had won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest.

C.He became an amateur magician in his spare time.

D.He couldn't find an acceptable job after graduation.

【4】From the story we know that ______.

A.Liu Qian competed in many magic competitions

B.Liu Qian often invites audiences to be in his magic show

C.Liu Qian performs on streets in order to increase his fame

D.Liu Qian does street show to make money

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

本文為說明文。文章講述了劉謙是怎么成為炙手可熱的魔術師，以及他的表演風格。

【1】主旨大意題。從第一段的“Liu’s magic tricks have made the centuries-old art of magic fashionable once again and made him the hottest magician in China” 劉謙的魔術讓古老的魔術藝術再次流行起來，也讓他成為中國最火的魔術師。接著下文介紹了他如何成為一名魔術師的。由此可知這篇文章是講述劉謙是怎么成為偉大的魔術師的。故選A。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。第三段“Witnessing(見證) something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people’s love for magic.” 目睹一些不可能的事情在你眼前發(fā)生，是人們對魔法熱愛的根源。可知人們喜歡看魔術是因為喜歡看魔術師使不可能的事情發(fā)生。故選C項。

【3】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第五段的“his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career”他畢業(yè)后找不到合適的工作，促使他走上了魔術的道路。 由此可知是因為畢業(yè)后找不到合適的工作劉謙才做魔術師的。故選D。

【4】推理判斷題。第四段中的“Liu is known for his interaction with his audiences.”劉謙以與觀眾的互動而聞名。由此可推斷出劉謙經(jīng)常邀請觀眾參加他的魔術表演。故選B。