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(B)Like most foreigners from English-speaking countries,Holt's first job in China was teachingEnglish in training centers and middle schools.Since November,2021,he has been a teacher at NewChannel,a Beijing-based language training institute."I teach them theater,"he said.Holt was very shy as a kid.In the first grade,he was invited to "star"in Romeo and Juliet.Hedeclined.But his teacher insisted on giving him the biggest part."He gave me the power to empower(给予力量)myself,,”Holt explained.He intended to pass on that same feeling.So he studied theaterand education at the Evergreen State College in the US,and then went to Asia,first the Republic ofKorea,then China.浙考神墙750"Teaching theater and public speaking in China is wonderful,"he said.Training aside,he and hiscolleagues also adapt Chinese stories,like The Monkey King,into English screenplays for students."Children literally want to be as dramatic as possible instead of just reciting words,"he said.But teaching is not all it's cracked up to be."The biggest challenge is to get the introverted)kids---or adults---to speak up,"Holt added.Making the shyest kid the director is one of hismethods to build them up.And the change with them is noticeable:students who'd barely utter a wordbefore end up being the loudest person in the room."I love to see that turnaround,"Holt said.His future plan is to get as many children as possible to feel more empowered,and"make theatera little bridge"between China and other countries.Art makes for a universal conversation start.Despite disagreements among different countries,people from different countries can get along well through art."I think it's a really powerful thing thatwe can all share,"he said.24.How did Holt react when invited to"star"in Romeo and Juliet?A.He didn't show interest in the least.B.He turned it down owing to shyness.C.He joined in without any hesitation.D.He wondered if he could play the role.25.Which of the following does Holt want to convey about theatre?A.It can give shy children power to speak up.B.It can remove all barriers between cultures.C.It can help children overcome any challenge.D.It can change conventional teaching methods.26.What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean?A.Makes up.B.Contributes to.C.Takes over.D.Breaks down.27.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A.Art appeals to kids in ChinaB.Theater is to be a trend in teachingC.Art builds a cultural bridgeD.Theater will make all kids love art高三英语试题第4页（共10页）