Most schools offer different kinds of subjects and activities for students, but some schools offer additional training in certain areas, such as the performing and arts. In this way, schools can help students develop their artistic talents from an early age and have greater success in their future profession.

THE ROYAL BALLET（芭蕾舞）SCHOOL

For ballet dancers, one of the best training centres in the world is the Royal Ballet School, in London, England. The school only accepts the most talented dancers, who must complete eight years of full-time training. There are 225 students, aged 11—19, and most of them live together in boarding houses.

THE IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY

Located in the mountains about 100 miles from Los Angeles, the Idyllwild Arts Academy is a boarding school for young artists. It offers training in arts, like drawing, painting, photography and cinema, along with programmes for the performing arts. The school’s quiet, rural location also makes it a very peaceful and beautiful place to learn.

THE NATIONAL CIRCUS（杂技）SCHOOL

If you’d like to join the circus, you should come to the National Circus School in Montreal, Canada. The school has offered training in theatre, dance and other circus arts. After finishing the programme, many students find work in circus companies such as the Cirque du Soleil. That’s the dream of every circus artist!

THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY（AAU）

Located in San Francisco, AAU（Academy of Art University）provides high school students with the Pre-College Art Experience（PCAE）a tuition-free art and design education programme. It’s a great opportunity to jump—start your art in San Francisco or online in advance. Students there will be trained strictly and only 60 percent students could graduate.

(1). Which of the following requires eight years of full-time training?

A．	The Royal Ballet School.	B．	The Idyllwild Arts Academy.
C．	The National Circus School.	D．	The Academy of Art University.

(2). What is special about the Academy of Art University?

A．	It offers training in arts.	B．	It is a boarding school.	C．
D．	It only accepts the most talented dancers.	E．	It provides high school students with PCA	F．

(3). What do the listed schools have in common?

A．	They are located in peaceful places.
B．	They help students develop their artistic talents.
C．	Few students could graduate from these schools.
D．	They provide good work chances for all their students.