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READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1–13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.
A Brief History of Ballet
Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance of the 15th century. The nobility were treated to extravagant events, especially wedding celebrations, where dancing and music created a detailed and fascinating spectacle. Dancing masters taught the dance steps to the nobility, who participated in the performances. In the 16th century Catherine de Medici, an Italian noblewoman, wife of the king of France and a great patron of the arts, began to fund ballet in the French court. Her elaborate festivals encouraged the growth of ballet de cour, a programme that included dance, costume, song, music and poetry. A century later, King Louis XIV helped to popularise and standardise the ballet. A passionate dancer, he performed many roles himself, including that of the Sun King in Ballet de la Nuit. His love of ballet raised it from a hobby for amateurs to a skill requiring professional training.
By 1661, a dance academy had opened in Paris, and in 1681 ballet moved to the stage. The French opera Le Triomphe de l'Amour incorporated ballet elements in its performance, creating a long-standing opera-ballet tradition in France. In the mid-18th century, however, French ballet master Jean Georges Noverre rebelled against the artifice of opera-ballet, believing that ballet could stand on its own as an art form. His idea that ballet should contain expressive dramatic movement, and this should reveal relationships between characters, introduced the ballet d'action, a dramatic style of ballet that features a narrative. Noverre's work is considered the forerunner to the narrative ballets of the 19th century.
Early classical ballets such as Giselle evoked the world of spirits and magic, and often showed women as passive and fragile. These themes are reflected in the ballets of the time which are called romantic ballets. This is the period in which dancing on tiptoe, known as pointe work, became the normal style for the ballerina. The romantic tutu, a calf-length, full skirt, was also introduced at this time. >> 🔥 Form đăng kí giải đề thi thật IELTS 4 kĩ năng kèm bài giải bộ đề 100 đề PART 2 IELTS SPEAKING quý đang thi (update hàng tuần) từ IELTS TUTOR
D The late 19th century saw the rise of classical ballet in Russia, where composers such as Tchaikovsky collaborated with choreographers like Marius Petipa. Their partnership produced timeless masterpieces including Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. These ballets featured precise technique, elaborate sets, and complex storytelling. Russian ballet placed greater emphasis on virtuosity, with both male and female dancers showcasing extraordinary athleticism.
E In the early 20th century, Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes revolutionised ballet by bringing together avant-garde composers, artists, and choreographers. Collaborators included Igor Stravinsky, Pablo Picasso, and Vaslav Nijinsky. Their works, such as The Rite of Spring, shocked audiences with bold movements and modern themes. This period broke many traditional rules and expanded ballet's artistic boundaries.
F Throughout the 20th century, ballet continued to evolve. In America, George Balanchine co-founded the New York City Ballet and developed neoclassical ballet, which stripped away elaborate narratives and costumes to focus on pure movement and musicality. Meanwhile, contemporary ballet emerged, incorporating elements of modern dance and jazz. Today, ballet remains a vibrant and diverse art form, performed by companies around the world and enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
Questions 1–5
Reading Passage 1 has six paragraphs, A–F.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–F, in boxes 1–5 on your answer sheet.
1 a description of how ballet changed from an amateur activity to a professional discipline
2 the name of a style of ballet that focused on narrative rather than spectacle
3 an example of a ballet that combined opera and dance
4 the century in which ballet first began
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Questions 6–9
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9 on your answer sheet.
6 Catherine de Medici was known as a great _______________ of the arts.
7 King Louis XIV famously performed the role of the _______________ in Ballet de la Nuit.
8 Jean Georges Noverre introduced the ballet d'action, a dramatic style that features a _______________.
9 In romantic ballets, women were often portrayed as passive and _______________.
Questions 10–13
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 10–13 on your answer sheet, write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | if there is no information on this |
10 The first dance academy opened in Italy during the 15th century.
11 Jean Georges Noverre believed that ballet should be part of opera.
12 Tchaikovsky composed music for several famous Russian ballets.
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IV. Dịch bài đọc A Brief History of Ballet
V. Giải thích từ vựng A Brief History of Ballet
VI. Giải thích cấu trúc ngữ pháp khó A Brief History of Ballet
VII. Đáp án A Brief History of Ballet
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. E
6. patron
7. Sun King
8. narrative
9. fragile
10. FALSE
11. FALSE
12. TRUE
13. FALSE
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