1. According to the passage, Spiegelworld is probably ____.

  1. a series shows of dance, music, acrobatics and burlesque with boutique quality
  2. a troupe performing certain programmes for the public
  3. a mobile dance hall of long history as well as exquisite decoration
  4. a traditional form of entertainment derived from some ancient European countries

2. By mentioning that "Pier 17 in downtown Manhattan is not the most likely destination for theatre-goers", the author wants to ____.

  1. imply that theatre-goers are paying much attention to the environment of performance
  2. show that Pier 17 is not a place for a formal performance of the theatre
  3. prove that the shows in spiegeltents are very attractive
  4. tell us the status of the place where the shows of "Absinthe" and "La Vie" are presented

3. The performances staged in the spiegeltents are different from the other ones mainly in that ____.

  1. they are on show in the pier rather than in the theatre
  2. the seats are arranged around the stage so that the audience can watch the performers closely
  3. they are of a sweaty, tangible humanity and a like of enticing simplicity
  4. it is much easier for their performers to make eye-contact with their audience

4. In the fourth paragraph, the author gives a detailed description of "La Vie" in order to ____.

  1. demonstrate the profound meaning conveyed by the surface of the performance
  2. showcase the fact that the performance is sexually attractive, but far from tawdry
  3. imply that Spiegelworld is characterized by suggestive sexy scenes and is mainly oriented to the adults
  4. give a general impression of the specific performance and illustrate that people should not be deluded by the representation

5. Which one of the following statements is TRUE of the performances staged in spiegeltents?

  1. Only two families in Belgium and the Netherlands know how to give such performances.
  2. The performances are characteristic of erotic shows.
  3. The performances are always given with an explicit motif.
  4. The performances are mainly given to the mass rather than the elite.

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