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　　As children, we are easily amazed by magic. We believe and enjoy the fun without questioning what is really happening. When we are older, it becomes much harder to stay a believer and simply enjoy the show. Fortunately, though, there have been magicians who have intrigued adults and children alike and kept the world in awe. They have done what seems impossible by keeping us believing in mysteries. These amazing people have kept the art of performing magic alive.
　　This March, the city of South Tyneside in England welcomes magicians and more to the 10th annual International Magic Festival. Many of the world's best magicians, including illusionists, mentalists, and escape artists, will be attending the festival. They will put on large and small shows as well as private classes throughout the festival weekend. Other special events will be held as well. For example, in 2012, magic tricks were taught to blind children and their families as a way for the festival to give back to the community.
　　Acts at the International Magic Festival include escape tricks, illusions, card tricks, circus tricks, and much more. The shows and events are geared towards magic enthusiasts of all ages.

1. question　vt. 懷疑，質問
   Allen is starting to question his boss' ability to lead the company.
   艾倫開始在質疑他老闆領導公司的能力。
   
2. intrigue　vt. 激起興趣，引起好奇心
   People have always been intrigued by the possibility of aliens.
   人們一直對外星人存在的可能性感到很好奇。
   
3. in awe　　驚嘆地；崇敬地
   awe　n. 驚嘆；崇敬
   Cathy gazed at the magnificent Grand Canyon in awe.
   凱西讚嘆地凝視壯麗的大峽谷。
   
4. welcome　vt. 歡迎
   Michael's family and friends held a huge party to welcome him back from the war.
   麥可的親朋好友舉辦了一場盛大派對來歡迎他自戰場返家。
   
5. put on...　　舉行∕上演……（節目等）
   The singer put on a charity concert to raise money for the tsunami victims.
   那位歌手為了募款援助海嘯災民而舉辦了一場慈善演唱會。
   
6. private　 a. 私人的，個人的
   This is private property, so you cannot enter without permission.
   這裡屬於私人財產，因此你不能未經允許就擅入此地。
   
7. give back to...　　回饋給……
   To give back to his hometown, the celebrity set up a community center that provides free classes.
   那位名人為了回饋故鄉，所以設立了一個提供免費課程的社區中心。
   
8. be geared towards/to...　　專門為……設計；適合於……
   The training course was geared to those needing experience with that software.
   那門訓練課程是特別規劃給那些需要練習那個電腦軟體的人而開的。

引用自：長春藤英語http://www.ivy.com.tw/