医学博士外语（阅读理解）模拟试卷4
阅读理解
Pier 17 in downtown Manhattan is not the most likely destination for theatre-goers. But here on the East River, among the wailing seagulls, frying fish and tourists, is an enchanting offer of entertainment. Spiegel world is back in town for its second summer, with two spicy cabaret shows of dance, music, and acrobatics and burlesque. Called \\
1.According to the passage, Spiegel world is probably________.(C)
A. a series shows of dance, music, acrobatics and burlesque with boutique quality
B. a mobile dance hall of long history as well as exquisite decoration
C. a troupe performing certain programmes for the public
D. a traditional form of entertainment derived from some ancient European countries
解析：结合全文来看，Spiegel world在Spiegel tent表演节目的一个团体。文章第一段指出Spiegel world is back in town for its second summer, with two spicy cabaret shows of dance, music, and acrobatics and burlesque. Called \\
2.By mentioning that \\(C)
A. imply that theatre-goers are paying much attention to the environment of performance
B. show that Pier 17 is not a place for a formal performance of the theatre
C. prove that the shows in Spiegel tents are very attractive
D. tell us the status of the place where the shows of \\
解析：根据第一段Pier 17 in downtown Manhattan is not the most likely destination for theatre-goers. But here on the East River, among the wailing seagulls, frying fish and tourists, is an enchanting offer of entertainment，可见虽然17号码头不是逛剧院的人的常去之地，但是Spiegel world却受到了热情的欢迎，因此其演出应该是非常吸引人的。所以答案为C选项。
3.The performances staged in Spiegel tents are different from the other ones mainly in that________.(B)
A. they are on show in the pier rather than in the theatre
B. the seats are arranged around the stage so that the audience can watch the performers closely
C. they are of a sweaty, tangible humanity and a like of enticing simplicity
D. it is much easier for their performers to make eye-contact with their audience
解析：根据第三段“It holds about 350 people on wooden chairs and banquettes around a modest, circular stage. And it is this intimacy, this proximity to the performers, that gives these shows their special feel”，可知正是因为和表演者的亲密接触使得这种演出有了特别的感觉，选项B最为符合题意。
4.In the fourth paragraph, the author gives a detailed description of \\(C)
A. imply that Spiegel world is characterized by suggestive sexy scenes and is mainly oriented to the adults
B. showcase the fact that the performance is sexually attractive, but far from tawdry
C. demonstrate the profound meaning conveyed by the surface of the performance
D. give a general impression of the specific performance and illustrate that people should not be deluded by the representation
解析：文章第四段详细描述了“生活”演出，表现出其蕴含的深层意思，即炼狱的过程，而且在这段一开始就提出这些演出是为成人所准备的。由此可以推出演出是有一定的深意。因此，选项C最为符合题意。A、B和D三个选项都不是此段要说明的问题。
5.Which one of the following statements is TRUE of the performances staged in Spiegel tents?(D)
A. Only two families in Belgium and the Netherlands know how to give such performances.
B. The performances are characteristic of erotic shows.
C. The performances are always given with an explicit motif.
D. The performances are mainly given to the mass rather than the elite.
解析：第二段提到这两个家庭知道怎样做这种帐篷，由此可见，A选项陈述错误；根据最后一段可知，这些表演虽然色情但不俗气，但不是以这个为特色的，故B项说法有误
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