Tokyo troupe’s surreal street show – answers

true/false

1. The scene here is unusual. T: ‘quirky and bizarre’
2. Well over 150,000 people came to watch the performances. F: ‘around’- so near the figure of 150,00
3. Some people were afraid of the performers. T: some ‘terrified’ the audience
4. The fair takes place each year during Japan’s ‘Coming of Age’ public holiday. F: it coincided with the public holiday this year
5. 20-year olds officially become adults on this day. T: ‘those turning 20’ (about to become) become adults
6. People wear special clothes for the ceremony. T: they wear kimonos
7. Many street performances were based on Chinese history and culture. F: Japanese history and culture
8. In the past Japanese women painted their teeth. T: ‘harking back to a time when it was fashionable for women to paint their teeth’
9. All the street performers drew inspiration from Japanese history and culture. F: some are ‘futuristic’
10. The Charlie Chaplin character created his own interpretation of the actor’s art. F: he ‘re-created’ the character and ‘the signature walk and mannerisms’