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Dance is one of the most natural forms of human communication.In many cultures，dance has both historic and cultural significance，which is communicated through learned gestures and expressions.Here's a bit more detail about three of the world's most beautiful dances.
Kathakali (卡塔卡利舞)
Kathakali is the most wellknown dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala.It is a storytelling dance，during which performers use a variety of gestures，and eye and facial expressions to communicate meaning.Costumes，hair styles，face paint and jewelry also hold specific meaning in the performance of kathakali.There are nine facial expressions used to express feelings ranging from sadness and anger to curiosity and disgust.Through their expressions，it should be completely clear to the viewer what the performer is intending to convey.
Tango
The dance has its roots in an African slave dance called candombe，which is also a type of music.One component of a candombe performance is a partnered dance，which has over time developed into the modern tango.If you can keep your eyes on one part of the tango，just focus on the dancers' legs and feet.The tango is typically performed low to the ground，with both performers' dance steps often taking place at the same time.It's complex and communicative.
Flamenco
One of the most interesting facts about the flamenco is that it began as a song.Over time，flamenco developed to include its nowfamous passionate (熱情的)accompanying dance.One of the key components of the flamenco is palmas.It may look like simple，rhythmic(有節(jié)奏的)clapping，but palmas are performed at different speeds and strengths，and it is important that the flamenco dancer understand how to make use of his or her hands as part of the performance.
[語篇解讀] 本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。作者在文中介紹了世界上三種最優(yōu)美的舞蹈：卡塔卡利舞、探戈舞和弗拉門科舞。
1. What is so special about kathakali?
A．It came from Africa.
B．It focuses on romance.
C．It requires specific costumes.
D．It aims to tell a story by dancing.
解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段對Kathakali的介紹可知，卡塔卡利舞是一種南印度舞蹈，這種舞蹈講述某一個故事并且用豐富的面部表情和手部動作，結(jié)合華麗的服飾和妝容來表達(dá)各種各樣的情感，故選D。
答案：D
2．What deserves your attention in a tango?
A．The dancers' eye contact.
B．The dancers' legs and feet.
C．The dancers' arms and hands.
D．The dancers' facial expressions.
解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段對Tango的介紹“If you can keep your eyes on one part of the tango，just focus on the dancers' legs and feet.”可知，在探戈舞中，舞蹈者的腿腳動作很精彩。
答案：B
3．In which dance does dancers' clapping play an important role?
A．Kathakali. B．Flamenco.
C．Tango. D．Candombe.
解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段的“One of the key components of the flamenco is palmas.It may look like simple，rhythmic clapping，but palmas are performed at different speeds and strengths”可知，弗拉門科舞的一個關(guān)鍵要素就是有節(jié)奏的拍手。
答案：B
