Question

Ice dancing developed from ballroom dancing, particularly the waltz, and was very popular in the early 1900s. It requires well-trained, exact footwork, conformity(协调) with one another’s steps, and a good sense of timing and rhythm. Ice dancing differs from pairs skating in that ice dancers are limited to lifts no higher than the man’s shoulders and there are no jumps. One skate must be on the ice at all times.

Ice dancing competitions are made up of three principal parts: compulsories(规定舞蹈), original dance, and free dance. In compulsories, partners must perform two dances selected by the ISU, for example, waltz, tango, or polka. Compulsories contain set patterns in which dancers perform and repeat steps at certain points around the arena. Although the steps are predetermined, dancers are encouraged to perform them for artistic charm(魅力). Each compulsory dance counts for 15 percent of a pair’s final score.

The original dance, formerly known as the original set pattern dance, requires skaters to design their own performance to their choice of music, set to a speed and rhythm announced by the ISU. It counts for 35 percent of the final score, and skaters receive marks for composition and presentation. In the free dance, the partners perform a dance to music of their choice. They are given marks for presentation and style as well as for technical value. This dance counts for 50 percent of the final score.

1.The passage is mainly about ______.

   A. how to win ice dancing                           B. the history of ice dancing

   C. how to develop ice dancing                     D. the competition of ice dancing

2.Ice dancing competitions are made up of three ____ parts: compulsories, original dance, and free dance.

   A. active                        B. unnecessary                            C. chief                 D. typical

3.If a pair performs successfully in the first two parts but obtains only half of the score in the free dance, the final score is probably ________.

   A.78                       B.72                      C.52                            D.83

4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about ice dancing?

   A. Well-trained, exact footwork                           B. Conformity with each other’s steps

   C.A good sense of music                             D. Warm-up exercises

Answer 1

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