1. From the first two paragraphs, we learn that

[A] the townsfolk deny the RSC’s contribution to the town’s revenue.
[B] the actors of the RSC imitate Shakespeare on and off stage.
[C] the two branches of the RSC are not on good terms.   [D] the townsfolk earn little from tourism.

2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that

[A] the sightseers cannot visit the Castle and the Palace separately.
[B] the playgoers spend more money than the sightseers.
[C] the sightseers do more shopping than the playgoers.   [D] the playgoers go to no other places in town than the theater.

3. By saying "Stratford cries poor traditionally"(Line 2 Paragraph 4), the author implies that

[A] Stratford cannot afford the expansion projects.              [B] Stratford has long been in financial difficulties.
[C] the town is not really short of money.                      [D] the townsfolk used to be poorly paid.

4. According to the townsfolk, the RSC deserves no subsidy because

[A] ticket prices can be raised to cover the spending.            [B] the company is financially ill-managed.
[C] the behavior of the actors is not socially acceptable.         [D] the theatre attendance is on the rise.

5. From the text we can conclude that the author

[A] is supportive of both sides.                             [B] favors the townsfolk’s view.
[C] takes a detached attitude.                               [D] is sympathetic to the RSC.

Text  2

[2005, RC Text 2]

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