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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #36098 Paris Opera
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Most  important  of  all  is  the  fact  that  for  each  new  ballet-pantomime  created  at  the  Paris  Opera  during  the  July  Monarchy,  a  new  score  was  produced.The  reason  for  this  is  simple:  these  ballet  -pantomimes  told  stories  -elaborate  ones  -and  music  was  considered  an  indispensable  tool  in  getting  them  across  to  the  audience.  ,  music  had  to  be  newly  created  to  fit  each  story  Music  tailor-made  for  each  new  ballet-pantomime,  however,  was  only  one  weapon  in  the  Opera's  explanatory  arsenal.    was  the  ballet-pantomime  libretto,  a  printed  booklet  of  fifteen  to  forty  pages  in  length,  which  was  sold  in  the  Operas  lobby  (like  the  opera  libretto),  and  which  laid  out  the  plot  in  painstaking  detail,  scene  by  scene.  Critics  also  took  it  upon  themselves  to  recount  the  plots  (of  both  ballet-pantomimes  and  operas)  in  their    of  premieres.  So  did  the  publishers  of  souvenir  albums,  which  also  featured  pictures  of  famous    and  of  scenes  from  favorite  ballet-pantomimes  and  operas.

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Correct answer: Therefore

Explanation: The word 'Therefore' indicates a logical conclusion drawn from the previous statement, which discusses the necessity of new music for each ballet-pantomime. It fits grammatically as it connects the cause (the need for new scores) to the effect (the creation of new music).

Meaning: 'Therefore' means 'for that reason' or 'as a result,' indicating that the new music was a direct consequence of the storytelling requirement.

Wrong options:

  • However: 'However' introduces a contrast, which does not fit the context of explaining the necessity of new music.
  • Nevertheless: 'Nevertheless' also suggests a contrast or concession, which is not appropriate here as the sentence is building on the previous idea.
  • In fact: 'In fact' emphasizes a statement but does not logically connect the cause and effect as 'Therefore' does.
Correct answer: Another

Explanation: The word 'Another' appropriately introduces an additional item in a list, referring to the ballet-pantomime libretto as a second tool in the Opera's explanatory arsenal. It fits grammatically as it aligns with the singular noun 'libretto.'

Meaning: 'Another' means 'one more' or 'an additional one,' indicating that the libretto is an extra resource alongside the music.

Wrong options:

  • Others: 'Others' implies multiple items but does not specify a singular noun, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • It: 'It' is a pronoun that does not introduce a new item and lacks clarity in this context, as it does not specify what is being referred to.
  • Also: 'Also' is an adverb that adds information but does not serve as a subject or introduce a new noun, making it unsuitable here.
Correct answer: reviews

Explanation: The word 'reviews' fits contextually as it refers to critical assessments of performances, which aligns with the role of critics in recounting plots. It is grammatically correct as it matches the plural noun form needed in this context.

Meaning: 'Reviews' are evaluations or critiques of performances, providing insights into the plots of the ballet-pantomimes and operas.

Wrong options:

  • views: 'Views' refers to opinions or perspectives but does not specifically denote a critical assessment, making it less precise in this context.
  • overviews: 'Overviews' suggest a summary but lack the critical depth implied by 'reviews,' which are more detailed and evaluative.
  • supervisions: 'Supervisions' refers to overseeing or managing, which does not relate to the context of critics recounting plots.
Correct answer: performers

Explanation: The word 'performers' accurately describes the individuals who act in the ballet-pantomimes and operas, fitting grammatically as it aligns with the plural noun form required in this context.

Meaning: 'Performers' refers to the artists who present the ballet-pantomimes and operas, highlighting their role in the productions.

Wrong options:

  • teachers: 'Teachers' refers to educators and does not fit the context of performing arts, making it irrelevant here.
  • students: 'Students' implies learners, which does not relate to the context of performance in ballet-pantomimes and operas.
  • drivers: 'Drivers' refers to those who operate vehicles, which is completely unrelated to the context of performing arts.

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