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第19至23題為題組When it comes to modern-day artists, most people consider them revolutionaries. That is, their works are expected to be completely new, with no reference to tradition. Not Lin Hwai-min, Asia's synthesizing dance genius. After receiving training in modern dance with some of the top studios in New York, Lin returned to his homeland, Taiwan, in the 1970s. He then set up the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, which specialized in adaptations of Beijing operas and Chinese epics. This background fostered his unique style of choreography that (19) elements from East and West.Such fusion, evident not only in the movements Lin uses in his dance but also in the images and themes of Cloud Gate’s works, is exactly (20) makes Cloud Gate so praiseworthy. For example, he uses modern dance and ballet movements, but combines these with movements inspired by a wide range of Asian traditions: Chinese concept of qi (energy), calligraphy, Buddhist meditation, and aboriginal ritual dances, to name just a few. Everyday motions familiar to Asian people, such as those of people planting rice or burning incense are incorporated in the dance as well. The result is a dance unlike any other—a mixture of “many, many things,” (21) by Lin himself.Though based on local or Asian themes, Cloud Gate’s performances are infused with a universal dimension. That’s why they are able to reach beyond national and cultural boundaries, appealing to audiences at home and abroad. In Taiwan, (22) outdoor shows with an audience of up to 60,000 are held, crowds often rise and cheer. In Europe, spectators have been known to burst into tears. Their dances express spiritual desires shared by all mankind and explore the landscape of the human heart. No wonder Cloud Gate is often referred to as “the most outstanding dance company in Asia,” by international media, because obviously, it (23) the title.
19.
(A) draws on
(B) reminds of
(C) is familiar to
(D) strikes up

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答案：A
難度：適中0.5
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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