Dancing through life

江西 江海連

舞蹈也能跨越文化障礙。當上海的公園里充滿活力的廣場舞與充滿異域風情的烏茲別克斯坦傳統舞蹈同時上演時，那會是怎樣一種場景？

主題語境：舞蹈與文化 篇幅：333詞 建議用時：6分鐘

1In 2019, I found a special place in Shanghai at Donghua University.Early in the morning at a local park, old people were dancing.It was amazing, and I loved to watch them while drinking my coffee.Sometimes, I would even join them.They didn't care if you missed a step; everyone just danced and had fun.

2I've been dancing since I was little,back in Uzbekistan, where I'm from.My parents weren't dancers, but they loved watching me dance to music as a kid.At 3 or 4, I started dance classes.I can still remember my first big performance when I felt nervous but kept dancing even after forgetting some steps.This made me love dancing more and want to get better.

3Among these dances, one of my favorites is the Andijan Polka, a lively Uzbek folk dance that combines fundamental, energetic movements with entertaining components.It's a dance that both children and adults adore.When I first arrived in China, I had the privilege of showcasing this dance at a cultural event for international students, introducing my culture to others.It was a compelling experience to teach and share our unique dance form,and it left a lasting impression.

4At the university, we made a dance club where students could teach and learn different dances like hip-hop and K-pop dances.I joined and loved trying new dances.But I also loved going back to the park.The dancing there wasn't just about moving, but about old and young people coming together to enjoy themselves and make friends.

5Dancing, whether in the modern city of China or the soul of Uzbekistan, continues to be the rhythm of my life.It serves as a bridge between cultures, an expression of the human spirit, and serves as a reminder that the joy of dance transcends borders, languages and backgrounds.In every step and movement, I find a connection to the diverse world of dance and a celebration of the universal language of joy, movement and connection.

Reading Check

Detail1.What activity did the author witness in the park that she found amazing?

A.Children playing soccer.

B.Old people dancing.

C.Street performers singing.

D.Young people skateboarding.

Vocabulary2.What does the underlined word“ compelling” in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Tough.B.Adventurous.

C.Thrilling.D.Humorous.

Inference3.What's the purpose of the dance club formed at the university?

A.To host dance competitions.

B.To help students teach and learn different dances.

C.To only showcase traditional Uzbek dances.

D.To prevent students from dancing in the park.

Gist4.What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A.The significance of life.

B.The function of languages.

C.The varieties of human spirits.

D.The impacts of dancing.

Language Study

Ⅰ.日積月累

joinv.加入

improvev.提高

showcasev.展示

impressionn.印象

hip-hopn.嘻哈舞

rhythmn.節奏

folk dance 民間舞蹈

cultural event 文化活動

international student 國際學生

bridge between cultures 文化間的橋梁

transcend borders 超越邊界

traditional dance 傳統舞蹈

dance club 舞蹈俱樂部

make friends 交朋友

universal language 通用語言

Ⅱ.語法填空

Dance is a fun way for people to tell stories and share 1.________(them) history.Long ago, every group of people 2.________(make) up their own dances.These dances would show important things about who they were and 3.________ they liked.For example, in Spain, dancers stamp their feet and clap their hands in a dance 4.________(call) flamenco.5.________ India, dancers tell stories with their 6.________(finger) and eyes in a dance called bharata natyam.Some dances can even look like a fight or 7.________ play.The haka from New Zealand is a dance 8.________ people make loud chants and show off their muscles.It is very exciting to watch.Even now, these dances haven't gone away.Some kids go to special schools 9.________(learn) them.There are also big parties and festivals where lots of people come to watch or do the dances.This way,the old dances don't get 10.________(forget).It's like when we dance these dances, we are holding hands with history and keeping it alive.