1037590010452100祁县中学2020年高三年级十二月月考 英语试题 满分：150分 第一部分 阅读理解(满分60分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Famous Dance Forms From Around The World Singing and dancing is an essential part of many cultures around the world and has been so for centuries. Worldwide, various dance forms have evolved over the years and some have crossed their regional boundaries and gained admirers globally. Here we present some of the most famous dance styles in the world. Ballet, Russia No dance form can approach gracefulness as closely as the Russian ballet. It is an artistic dance form that is performed to music. The steps of Russian ballet demand high levels of precision and formality. The classical ballet dance form which originated in Renaissance Italy was introduced to Russia during the rule of Peter the Great and since then became an integral part of Russian society. Flamenco, Spain Flamenco is a globally famous dance form that originated in Spain. The dance is accompanied by guitar playing, singing, finger snapping, and handclapping. Flamenco is closely linked to the Romani people in Spain, and its style is distinctly Andalusian. The art form is currently taught in many countries worldwide but is most popular in the US and Japan. In the latter country, Flamenco schools outnumber those in Spain. Tango, Argentina Tango is a partner dance that is associated with style and expressiveness. In the 1880's, the dance form originated along the River Plate which is the natural border between Uruguay and Argentina. Many different styles of tango exist today and international tango dancing competitions are held each year signifying the popularity of this dance. Samba, Brazil Samba is synonymous(同义的)with the famous Carnival of Brazil. It is a Brazilian dance style and music genre with roots in Africa and arrived in Latin America via the African slaves who arrived in Latin America with their European masters. Samba is associated with rhythm and brightly colored costumes and is considered as an integral part of the Brazilian culture. Which dance form is believed to be the most graceful? A. Ballet. B. Tango. C. Samba. D. Flamenco. 22.What is the main feature of Tango? A. Being accompanied by finger snapping and hand dapping. B. Style and expressiveness. C. High levels of precision and formality. D. Rhythm and brightly colored costumes. 23.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Ballet originated in Russia during the rule of Peter the Great. B.Spain has more Flamenco schools than Japan. C. All the four forms of dance mentioned did not originate in their own countries D. Samba was brought to Brazil by European masters B If you feel sick or uncomfortable, you might seek out a doctor. But what to do if you don't quite know where you fit into this world and you're tired of carrying that burden alone? I answered strangers' questions on life puzzles at t ... ...
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