Read Text A, A German Circus Uses Stunning Holograms Instead of Live Animal Performers, in the insert and then answer Questions 1(a)–(e) on this question paper. (a) Name two types of hologram animals that feature in the show.
(b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by:(i) ‘a tech-savvy effort‘ ”’ (line 4):(ii) ‘eliminating concerns’ (line 5):
(c) Re-read paragraph 3, (‘Some of the holographic acts… middle of the ring.’)Give two examples of holographic acts performed at the show.
(d) Re-read paragraphs 4 and 5, (‘Once a mainstay of… place in modern society.’).(i) Identify two reasons why circuses have become less popular.(ii) Explain why Circus Roncalli no longer uses wild animals in their shows.
(e) Re-read paragraphs 6 and 7, (‘Circus owners, however … in the wild’).Using your own words, explain why some people still want animals in circuses.
Read Text B, Review of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil, in the insert and then answer Question 1(f) on this question paper. (f) According to Text B, what happens to Isabella and what makes the show so astonishing and awe-inspiring?You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible.Your summary should not be more than 120 words.Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 5 marks for the quality of your writing.
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