Question 48

Suggests attending a circus.

The author conveys a positive sentiment about the circus, suggesting that it is an experience worth attending for people of all ages. The description of bright lights, fanciful costumes, and exhilarating performances indicates that the circus is a delightful adventure.

A) Encourages avoiding the experience.

This option is incorrect as the author's tone is celebratory rather than discouraging. The extract emphasizes the joy and excitement that the circus brings, which contradicts the idea of avoiding it.

B) Suggests attending a circus.

This option is correct because the author highlights the enjoyment and wonder associated with the circus. Phrases such as "everyone loves a circus" and references to the experience allowing us to "be a child again" support the idea that the author advocates for attending the circus.

C) States that only children can enjoy the experience.

This option is incorrect since the author clearly states that the circus is enjoyable for "folks of all ages," indicating that it is not limited to children alone. The emphasis on a shared experience across generations contradicts this statement.

D) Believes the experience is too intense for children.

This option is also incorrect as the author does not imply that the circus is too intense for children. Instead, the extract suggests that the circus is a joyful experience that resonates with the child in everyone, which is a positive reflection rather than a caution against intensity.

Conclusion

The correct answer, "suggests attending a circus," aligns with the author's enthusiastic portrayal of the circus as a delightful and magical experience. All other options misinterpret the tone and message of the extract, which celebrates the circus as an enjoyable event for people of all ages.