IVAE20170527-Hollywood's Magic Castle and Academy of Magical Arts

IVAE20170527-Hollywood's Magic Castle and Academy of Magical Arts 眾星雲集的魔術表演殿堂 The Magic Castle's Academy of Magical Arts serves to promote and advance the art of magic and enhance1 the image of magic and magicians worldwide. What started as an informal association of magicians in 1952 became a formally established magic arts academy 10 years later as a nonprofit2 corporation3. 　　Today, there are at least 5,000 Academy of Magical Arts members in the world, 2,500 of whom are magicians. The organization's membership structure allows for several different membership types. Actively practicing magicians must successfully pass an audition4 to be admitted, while non-performers such as magic historians, writers, scholars, and others who have demonstrated5 a strong interest in the field of magic are also eligible for membership. The academy created a separate6 membership program for promising7 young magicians between the ages of 13 and 21. Selection into this group is rather exclusive8 and strict and is done by audition. Once accepted, junior magicians learn their craft▼ and build their skills in workshops and lectures conducted9 on the premises by some of the top names in the field of magic. When they reach a certain level of proficiency10, junior members have the opportunity to perform onstage11 before the entire Academy during the annual Future Stars of Magic performances. Among the greats who have performed at The Magic Castle is the renowned Taiwanese magician Lu Chen. He even won the award for Magician of the Year in 2007 and was appointed12 to The Magic Castle Hall of Fame. Break out your wands▼, capes▼, and hats, and maybe one day you will be the one saying "abracadabra" on stage at The Magic Castle. 1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prominent feature of The Magic Castle? (A) Fine dining. (B) Stage performances. (C) Posters and memorabilia. (D) A strict dress code13. 2. By inference▼, which of the following refers to the magical history of The Magic Castle? (A) The existence of The Magic Castle's resident ghost. (B) One of its founders published a magazine about magic. (C) The old building was renovated by two brothers. (D) The building was sold in the 1940s. 3. Which of the following best describes the admission policy of the Academy of Magical Arts? (A) The policy is restrictive14, but not limited to magicians. (B) Young, talented magicians are given priority. (C) Only performing magicians may apply. (D) Admission is open to anyone willing to pay the fee. 4. How might the reader describe the junior magicians' program? (A) It's a great opportunity for old people who want to learn magic for fun. (B) It offers a solid career path for young people who want to become scholars. (C) It is exclusively designed for serious and talented students. (D) A recommendation is required to be accepted into the program.