题目内容
This dance is known ______ country music.
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“It’s no use, Mum,” said Johnny. “I’m just no good at dancing.”
“You’ve got to keep trying. Tonight will be 36 , dear. Try a turn with that pretty Lisette.”
Johnny 37 . Every Saturday night used to be the best of the week. He and his parents went to the 38 at the Club, where his hero, Alcide, played the accordion (手风琴) with the band. But lately everything had changed. Now that Johnny was older, he was 39 to dance with a girl!
40 Johnny and his parents arrived at the Club, music had already started. Johnny got up his 41 to approach Lisette. “May I have this dance?” Johnny asked. “That’s all right,” said Lisette. Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisette’s 42 steps, but he was always one beat behind her. Then Johnny heard his friend
burst from the crowd. Johnny 44 and ran outside, determined never to go to another dance.
The next Saturday, Alcide 45 to Johnny’s house for some potatoes. He happened to hear Johnny playing the accordion. Alcide’s eyes 46 . “Bring that accordion and play some songs tonight,” Alcide said. Then he drove off, leaving Johnny staring open- mouthed 47 him.
At the Club, Johnny scanned the crowd for Lisette and 48 her. The band played for a long time before Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a 49 for you tonight. Young Johnny is going to join us!” 50 , Johnny stepped up on the platform, his eyes on the floor. He began to play, and the band 51 behind him. When the song ended, he heard cheers. Johnny kept playing until the dance was 52 . “You did a fine job tonight. Play with us again next Saturday night,” Alcide said. “Yes, sir!” said Johnny. 53 he went outside, Johnny saw Lisette and her friends near the door. Lisette stepped 54 , smiling. “You played really good tonight!” she said.
“Thank you,” Johnny blushed (脸红). As he walked on,
Johnny patted his accordion. Come to think of it, in his whole life, he had never once seen Alcide out on the dance floor.
36. A. difficult | B. troublesome | C. different | D. terrible |
37. A. answered | B. sighed | C. smiled | D. laughed |
38. A. platform | B. appointment | C. meeting | D. dance |
39. A. expected | B. invited | C. allowed | D. chosen |
40. A. If | B. Since | C. Though | D. When |
41. A. spirits | B. feelings | C. courage | D. strength |
42. A. smooth | B. clumsy | C. slow | D. small |
43. A. Shouts | B. Laughter | C. Applause | D. Cheers |
44. A. broke away | B. went out | C. broke up | D. turned out |
45. A. ran | B. walked | C. drove | D. cycled |
46. A. opened | B. rolled | C. sharpened | D. widened |
47. A. off | B. with | C. after | D. for |
48. A. caught | B. searched | C. sought | D. spotted |
49. A. surprise | B. puzzle | C. story | D. joke |
50. A. Struggling | B. Trembling | C. Wandering | D. Whispering |
51. A. got round | B. joined in | C. turned around | D. showed off |
52. A. in | B. out | C. over | D. on |
53. A. As | B. Because | C. Until | D. So |
54. A. backward | B. forward | C. onward | D. downward |
55. A. still | B. even | C. ever | D. almost |
There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango(探戈舞) Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country — Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentineans admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo(马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina. This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina. Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people, admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel to Argentina in October. There are also many carnivals in October. There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
【小题1】.
What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Travel to Argentina | B.Entertainments in Argentina |
C.Festivals in Argentina | D.A brief introduction to Argentina |
From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival .
A.is organized by the government | B.is held in summer |
C.welcomes everyone to take part in | D.holds parties for different dances |
Which of the following is a sport festival?
A.The Semana Musical Llao Llao. | B.Open Polo Tournament. |
C.The Tango Festival. | D.Argentina Carnivals. |
If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit .
A.Buenos Aires in spring | B.Palermo in April |
C.Bariloche in October | D.Palermo in winter |
. This dance is known _________ country music.
A.performed by |
B.performing with |
C.to be performed to |
D.being performed in |
There are many festivals in Argentina(阿根廷) during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango(探戈舞) Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country — Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentineans admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo(马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina. This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina. Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people, admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel to Argentina in October. There are also many carnivals in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
1.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Travel to Argentina |
B.Entertainments in Argentina |
C.Festivals in Argentina |
D.A brief introduction to Argentina |
2.From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival_______.
A.welcomes everyone to take part in |
B.is held in summer |
C.is organized by the government |
D.holds parties for different dances |
3.Which of the following is a sport festival?
A.The Semana Musical Llao Llao. |
B.Open Polo Tournament. |
C.The Tango Festival. |
D.Argentina Carnivals. |
4.If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit _____ .
A.Buenos Aires in spring |
B.Palermo in April |
C.Bariloche in October |
D.Palermo in winter |
5.Which festival is not mentioned in the massage?
A.Tango Festival |
B.Open Polo Tournament |
C.Argentina Carnivals |
D.Argentina Spring Festival |