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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 (热情的) accompanying dance.One of the key components of the flamenco is palmas.It may look like simple, rhythmic (有节奏的) 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.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。作者在文章中介绍了世界上三种最优美的舞蹈：卡塔卡利舞、探戈舞和弗拉门科舞。
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：细节理解题。根据第二段对Kathakali的介绍可知，卡塔卡利舞是一种南印度舞蹈，这种舞蹈讲述某一个故事并且用丰富的面部表情和手部动作，结合华丽的服饰和妆容来表达各种各样的情感，故选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：细节理解题。根据第三段对Tango的介绍“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，舞蹈者的腿脚动作很精彩。
答案：B
3．In which dance does dancers' clapping play an important role?
A．Kathakali. B．Flamenco.
C．Tango. D．Candombe.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的“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，弗拉门科舞的一个关键要素就是有节奏的拍手。
答案：B
