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  People in Britain and the USA are taking more interest in modern dance.Dance classes of all kinds are popular; the audiences going to watch modern dance companies are also larger.And perhaps the most popular modern dance company in Britain is the Ballet Rambert.The Ballet Rambert is Britain’s oldest established dance company which began in 1926.In the 60s the company lacked the money to go on staging big productions.The directors wanted to encourage new talent and to keep up their high standards.A change of direction was necessary.They decided to give the ballet a “new look” in 1966.The aim was to provide a chance for new talent-for musicians and designers as well as dancers-and to show dance as a contemporary art form.And although some of the company’s previous fans disliked the change, new audiences came to see the productions.The modern dance pieces and modern music found unexpected popularity.In 1968 the Ballet Rambert was a great success in London’s West End.The company became a focus for new, progressive talent in the arts.

  Later, the Ballet Rambert started to introduce young people to modern dance by giving performances at schools, which again, was a success.The Ballet Rambert has managed to make modern dance popular while creating original and often avant-garde(標新立異的)productions.It can claim to be the oldest dance company in Britain and at the same time one of the most modern!

(1)

According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT true?

[  ]

A.

People in Britain and the USA are interested in modern dance.

B.

It is popular to learn all kinds of dances.

C.

More audiences than before go to watch modern dances.

D.

Ballet Rambert is the most popular modern dancer.

(2)

The phrase “new talent” in the second paragraph means _________.

[  ]

A.

new direction

B.

new directors

C.

new programs

D.

skilled young dancers

(3)

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

[  ]

A.

All the people liked the change of the Ballet Rambert.

B.

The modern dance pieces won great popularity.

C.

The modern music won great popularity.

D.

The Ballet Rambert became the leader in modern dance.

(4)

From the last paragraph, we know that _________.

[  ]

A.

the Ballet Rambert has succeeded to make modern dance popular

B.

the Ballet Rambert wanted to become the oldest dance company

C.

the Ballet Rambert was the oldest dance company in the world

D.

the Ballet Company changed old dances into new ones

(5)

The passage is mainly about _________.

[  ]

A.

why modern dance is popular

B.

how to train new modern dancers

C.

the development of Ballet Rambert

D.

the development of modern dance

答案:1.D;2.D;3.A;4.A;5.C;
解析:

(1)

是非題。要找出錯誤的選項,文中提到的Ballet Rambert是一個舞蹈團名而不是人名。A、B、C項可在文中第一段找到。

(2)

語意題。在第一段中,new talent指的是音樂家、設計家,以及舞蹈家。A、C項分別指的是新的方向和節(jié)目,不是指的人;B項雖然指的人,但導演不包括在內(nèi)。

(3)

是非題。要找出錯誤的選項,第一段中說,還是有一些該舞蹈團以前的舞迷不太喜歡這種改變。B、C項也可在短文的第一段找到;D項可在短文的最后一段找到。

(4)

細節(jié)題。第一句話就說,Ballet Rambert使現(xiàn)代舞變得流行起來。文中Ballet Rambert是英國最老的舞蹈團,所以B和C項是錯誤的;D項沒有提到。

(5)

主旨題。主要內(nèi)容在短文前已做介紹。錯誤選項說明:A項本文不是介紹現(xiàn)代舞為什么受歡迎的;B項本文沒有介紹訓練現(xiàn)代舞蹈家的方法;D項本文談的不是現(xiàn)代舞的發(fā)展,而是Ballet Rambert這個舞蹈團的發(fā)展。


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  More than seven hundred years ago, the Prince of Wales had a very big and brave dog called Gelert.One day the Prince wanted to go hunt-ing with his men.He told his dog to stay at home and look after his baby son.The baby was in a wooden cradle, which was like a small bed.When the Prince came back from hunt-ing, Gelert ran out to meet his master.He wagged his tail and jumped up to put his paws on the Prince's chest.Then the Prince saw the blood on Gelert's jaws and head.

  "What have you done?" the Prince said.He rushed into his house and looked for his baby son.The cradle was lying on its side on the floor.The clothes were torn and there was blood on them.

  "So you have killed my son?" the Prince said angrily."You unfaithful dog!" He took out his sword and killed the dog.Just as Gelert was dying, he managed to bark.Then the Prince heard a baby call to the dog.

  The Prince ran out of the house and saw his son lying on the ground unhurt.Near him was a dead wolf.Then the Prince knew that Gelert had defended the baby and killed the wolf.

  The Prince ran back into the house but he was too late.Gelert was dead.The Prince was very sad indeed.Tears ran down his face when he realized 'he had killed his faith-ful friend.The Prince carried the body of his brave dog to the top of a mountain and buried him there.After this, the Prince never smiled again.Every morning at dawn, he walked up the mountain and stood by the dog's grave for a few minutes.

  If you go to Mount Snowdon in Wales, people will show you where Gelert is buried.There is a sign by his grave.It reminds peo-ple of a brave and faithful dog.

(1)

Gelert was the dog of the Prince of _________.

[  ]

A.

Scotland

B.

England

C.

Ireland

D.

Wales

(2)

The Prince told the dog to _________ when he was leaving.

[  ]

A.

watch the door

B.

take care of his baby at home

C.

welcome his friends

D.

stop the strangers

(3)

The dog was very _________ when his master came back from hunting.

[  ]

A.

glad

B.

fearful

C.

afraid

D.

tired

(4)

The Prince never smiled again because _________

[  ]

A.

the wolf was killed by Gelert

B.

he had buried the dog on the top of mountain

C.

he had killed his faithful friend Gelert

D.

Gelert had killed his baby son

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