Question

【题目】

Ballet is a type of dance. It is a kind of art that can express a feeling, tell a story, or interpret(翻译) a song. The first ballet began in the 15th century. Ballet dancers may be men and women --- ballet is not just for girls! They are strong, pretty, and flexible (柔韧的).

Many movements in ballet are unusual for the human body. Dancers turn their legs out, instead of having their knees and feet straight forward. They also point their feet and may even dance on the tips of their toes.

Dancers must go through a lot of training. Many take classes almost daily if they'd like to be professional (职业的) ballet dancers. They need to practice often to keep up their strength. That also means that dancers need to take very good care of their bodies, so their bodies can keep up with the dancing! Dancers need to be well rested and eat healthy meals. They also should drink plenty of water and listen to their bodies by resting if that's what their bodies need.

In ballet class, most teachers ask dancers to warm up their bodies at first. After that, dancers come to the center to practice other movements. They should start slowly when learning new steps, so their bodies have time to get used to the steps and not get injured.

In fact, it is not easy to become good ballet dancers. Not only do dancers need to control their bodies well, but they need to have a good understanding of music.

Ballet looks soft, but it is really an athletic activity. If you love to move your body and use it to tell stories, ballet might be a great activity for you to try!

【1】When did the first ballet begin?

【2】Why do professional ballet dancers need to practice often?

【3】How can people become good ballet dancers?

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】The first ballet began in the 15th century.

【2】Because they need to keep up their strength.

【3】They need to control their bodies well and have a good understanding of music.

【解析】

本文主要讲述了芭蕾舞，它是一种能表达情感、讲故事或演绎歌曲的艺术，因为芭蕾舞中有很多不寻常的动作，所以舞者需要通过大量的循序渐进的训练。要成为优秀的芭蕾舞演员并不容易，舞蹈演员不仅要控制好身体，还要对音乐有很好的理解。

【1】题干句意：最早芭蕾舞是什么时候开始的？

细节理解题。根据上文The first ballet began in the 15th century.“最早芭蕾舞始于15世纪。”故答案为The first ballet began in the 15th century.。

【2】题干句意：为什么专业芭蕾舞演员需要经常练习？

细节理解题。根据上文They need to practice often to keep up their strength.“他们需要经常练习以保持体力。”可知因为他们需要保持体力。故答案为Because they need to keep up their strength.。

【3】题干句意：人们怎么能成为优秀的芭蕾舞演员？

细节理解题。根据上文In fact, it is not easy to become good ballet dancers. Not only do dancers need to control their bodies well, but they need to have a good understanding of music.“事实上，要成为优秀的芭蕾舞演员并不容易。舞者不仅需要很好地控制自己的身体，还需要对音乐有很好的理解。” 可知他们需要很好地控制自己的身体和对音乐有很好的理解。故答案为They need to control their bodies well and have a good understanding of music.。