<b>Question 1</b>

options_q:How do Anna and Pete think about the circus performers?

audio:q.2.4.1.mp3

options:1
opt:Pete thinks they are interesting actors. Anna thinks they are athletic.
opt:They agree that circus performers are artists.
optx:What reason does Pete give for his opinion about circus arts?:Anna thinks they are artists. Pete thinks they are athletes.
opt:They both think that circus performers are skilled athletes.
options_end

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<b>Question 2</b>

options_q:What reason does Pete give for his opinion about circus arts?

audio:q.2.4.2.mp3

options:2
opt:It is not easy to swing from a bar and catch someone.
opt:The performers are strong and have good skills.
opt:It takes a lot of skill to be a juggler.
optx:The performers are athletic but do not make art.
options_end

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<b>Question 3</b>

options_q:What reason does Anna give for her opinion about circus performers?

audio:q.2.4.3.mp3

options:3
opt:She says they have very nice costumes
optx:Anna says the performers are telling a story.
opt:They are doing physical tricks with great skill.
opt:It is difficult to twirl sticks while dancing.
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<b>Question 4</b>

options_q:How does the performer, Kate, show that performing in the circus is an art?

audio:q.2.4.4.mp3

options:4
optx:Kate says that it is art because they do not compete.
opt:They are more athletic than those who participate in sports.
opt:Kate says they do not have as much fun as athletes do.
opt:They are hanging upside down while they perform.
options_end
