What surprises the writer about the popularity of Holiday on Ice?
THE SHOW HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE IT STARTED.
FEW PEOPLE KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS SEEN IT.
ICE-SKATING IS NOT GENERALLY A POPULAR HOBBY.
PEOPLE OFTEN SAY THEY PREFER OTHER TYPES OF SHOW.
The writer describes the backstage area in order to show
THE CONDITIONS THAT THE SKATERS PUT UP WITH
THE TYPE OF SKATER THAT THE SHOW ATTRACTS.
HOW MUCH FUN THE CAST HAVE DURING THEIR WORK.
HOW MUCH PREPARATION IS NEEDED FOR A PERFORMANCE.
What does the writer highlight about the show in the third paragraph?
THE NEED FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
THE DIFFICULTY OF FINDING SUITABLE EQUIPMENT
THE RANGE OF COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION
THE VARIETY OF PLACES IN WHICH THE SHOW HAS BEEN STAGED
For Robin Cousins, the key point when rehearsing skating routines is
THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIGHTS.
KEEPING IN TIME WITH THE MUSIC.
FILLING ALL AVAILABLE SPACE ON THE ICE
THE SKATERS' POSITIONS ON THE ICE.
Cousins believes that he can meet the challenge of producing shows for different audiences
BY VARYING THE ROUTINES EACH NIGHT.
BY ADAPTING MOVEMENTS TO SUIT LOCAL TASTES.
BY PRESENTING FAMILIAR MATERIAL IN AN UNEXPECTED WAY.
BY SELECTING MUSIC THAT LOCAL AUDIENCES WILL RESPOND TO.
What does Cousins suggest in paragraph 5 about skating in shows?
IT ALLOWS SKATERS TO TRY OUT A RANGE OF IDEAS.
IT ENABLES SKATERS TO VISIT A VARIETY OF PLACES.
IT CAN BE AS COMPETITIVE AS OTHER FORMS OF SKATING.
IT IS PARTICULARLY WELL PAID
What is meant by 'the hard way' in paragraph 5
THROUGH MAKING A LOT OF ERRORS
THROUGH DIFFICULT PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
BY OVER-ESTIMATING THE ABILITY OF OTHERS
BY MISUNDERSTANDING THE EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS
What conclusion does the writer draw about Holiday on Ice?
IT IS MORE ENJOYABLE TO WATCH THAN FORMAL ICE-SKATING.
IT REQUIRES AS MUCH SKILL AS OLYMPIC ICE-SKATING.
IT IS HARD TO KNOW WHO REALLY ENJOYS IT.
IT IS DIFFICULT TO DISLIKE IT.