dance form in Brazil at the time.
At the age of 12.Soares began dancing but not in the traditional sense.His older brother was
part of a hip-hop street dance group,and Soares started hanging out with them.He soon combined
his eircus school skills with hip-hop and capoeira to create a unique style that fascinated audiences
in Rio.
One day,the head of a Brazilian dance company saw Soares perform and arranged for him to
selection for a dance school.He was awarded a scholarship that covered his tuition fees,and he
began studying modern dance.However,it wasn't long before everyone believed that Soares should
switch to ballet.He was immediately put on a fast track,attending academic school in the mornings
and ballet classes in the evenings.
Soares'parents were hesitant about their son pursuing ballet as a career.They were worried
about his grades and whether ballet would provide him with a stable future.Soares shared their
concerns and had never known anyone who pursued ballet professionally.
Despite these reservations,something incredible happened within two years of Soares starting
ballet training.He participated in the Paris International Dance Competition and won a silver medal.
This achievement was even more impressive considering that most of his competitors had been
studying ballet since childhood.After Paris,Soares joined the national ballet company in Brazil and
began earning money from his dancing.
Three years later,he went on to win the gold medal at the Moscow International Competition,
previously won by legendary ballet dancers like Mikhail Baryshnikov.
24.Why was Soares sent to a circus school
A.To seek a chance to make a name.
B.To stop him getting into trouble.
C.To earn money to pay for tuition fees.
D.To develop an interest in performance art.
25.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3
A.Modern dance became his favorite.
B.Winning a scholarship was his main aim.
C.He quickly displayed his talent for ballet.
D.His academic classes had to give way to ballet classes.
26.What is the original attitude of Soares'parents to his pursuing ballet
A.Doubtful.
B.Objective.
C.Supportive.
D.Unclear.
27.What's the best title for the text
A.An Unconventional Journey to a Ballet Star
B.The Financial Struggles of a Young Dancer
C.Modern Dance:A Gateway to Ballet Excellece
D.The Dilemma:Balancing School and Ballet for Success
C
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