When early colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance to their new home. Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French quadrille(四对方舞).

   In the American version of square dancing, four couples form a square and dance to music. An American addition to square dancing is the caller. What do you think a caller does?

The callers---someone who calls out the dance steps in time to the music--- was a completely American invention. At first dancers memorized all the steps for a particular dance, but eventually the dances became so complicated that it was necessary to have someone call out cues (提示) so that dancers didn’t have to remember so many steps. The caller didn’t just call out “do-se-do your partner”; a good caller also came up with colourful sayings or witty lines that he said in between the cues such as “Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid. Swing on the corner in a waltz promenade (步伐).” A caller might also come up with new dance steps and routines.

   Although popular for years, square dancing seemed to be going out of style and fading away until the early 1930s, when Henry Ford helped revive interest in it. Ford, the automobile manufacturer, used to vacation at the Wayside Inn in Massachusetts, where he enjoyed the dance programme run by a man named Benjamin Lovett. Ford asked Lovett to come to Detroit and teach dances, but Lovett said he couldn’t because he had a contract with the inn. Ford solved that problem by buying the inn and Lovett’s contract. He took Lovett back to Detroit, where together they established a programme for teaching squares and rounds. Square dancing was updated and groups began forming all over the country.

53. What is the best title for the passage?

   A. The Different Steps of Square Dancing

   B. The Origin and Development of Square Dancing

   C. Who Was the Inventor of Square Dancing?

   D. Why Did Square Dancing Go Out of Style?

54. What does the underlined part “their new home” refer to?

   A. The United Kingdom.            B. France.

   C. Africa.                          D. America.

55. Why did the caller call out the steps for the dancers?

   A. Because the dance was invented by the caller.

   B. Because the dancers didn’t know the names of the steps.

   C. Because the steps were very particular.

   D. Because it was hard for the dancers to remember all the steps.

56. Why did the author mention Henry Ford in the last paragraph?

   A. Because he was the man who made the first car.

   B. Because he was vey fond of dancing.

   C. Because he helped make square dancing popular again.

   D. Because he taught people how to dance.


C
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B. persuading people to want what have already been built
C. building windows that help save your energy costs
D. building your doors completely to your taste
65. The two ads are most probably about        .
A. managing money matters                         B. environmental protection
C. architecture styles                              D. home improvement & design
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A. call (403) 982-1107 or (403) 720-8055
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When early colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance to their new home. Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French quadrille(四对方舞).
In the American version of square dancing, four couples form a square and dance to music. An American addition to square dancing is the caller. What do you think a caller does?
The callers---someone who calls out the dance steps in time to the music--- was a completely American invention. At first dancers memorized all the steps for a particular dance, but eventually the dances became so complicated that it was necessary to have someone call out cues (提示) so that dancers didn’t have to remember so many steps. The caller didn’t just call out “do-se-do your partner”; a good caller also came up with colourful sayings or witty lines that he said in between the cues such as “Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid. Swing on the corner in a waltz promenade (步伐).” A caller might also come up with new dance steps and routines.
Although popular for years, square dancing seemed to be going out of style and fading away until the early 1930s, when Henry Ford helped revive interest in it. Ford, the automobile manufacturer, used to vacation at the Wayside Inn in Massachusetts, where he enjoyed the dance programme run by a man named Benjamin Lovett. Ford asked Lovett to come to Detroit and teach dances, but Lovett said he couldn’t because he had a contract with the inn. Ford solved that problem by buying the inn and Lovett’s contract. He took Lovett back to Detroit, where together they established a programme for teaching squares and rounds. Square dancing was updated and groups began forming all over the country.
53. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Different Steps of Square Dancing
B. The Origin and Development of Square Dancing
C. Who Was the Inventor of Square Dancing?
D. Why Did Square Dancing Go Out of Style?
54. What does the underlined part “their new home” refer to?
A. The United Kingdom.            B. France.
C. Africa.                          D. America.
55. Why did the caller call out the steps for the dancers?
A. Because the dance was invented by the caller.
B. Because the dancers didn’t know the names of the steps.
C. Because the steps were very particular.
D. Because it was hard for the dancers to remember all the steps.
56. Why did the author mention Henry Ford in the last paragraph?
A. Because he was the man who made the first car.
B. Because he was vey fond of dancing.
C. Because he helped make square dancing popular again.
D. Because he taught people how to dance.

C

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That’s why we make windows that count. Our energy efficient windows will provide the best comfort for your family and will save money on your energy bills all the year round. So you can concentrate on giving your family the things that matter most.

Contact us to find out how our energy efficient windows can help you save on your energy costs all the year round, or visit us at our Renovations Showroom.

3900-106 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

( 403 ) 720-8055

www. allweatherwindows, com

64. According to the ads, the two companies are both expert at        .

A. making windows and doors that suit the look of your home

B. persuading people to want what have already been built

C. building windows that help save your energy costs

D. building your doors completely to your taste

65. The two ads are most probably about        .

A. managing money matters                         B. environmental protection

C. architecture styles                              D. home improvement & design

66. If you prefer comfort as well as energy efficiency, you can       .

A. call (403) 982-1107 or (403) 720-8055

B. call (403) 720-8055 or visit www.allweatherwindows.com

C. call at All Weather Windows or Award Windows & Doors

D. visit Renovations Showroom or Award Windows & Doors

 

Your home is a reflection of you…

We understand you want windows and doors that suit the look of your home as well as improve its energy efficiency (效率).

At Award Windows & Doors we believe in building what you want rather than trying to persuade you to want what we have already built.

Call us today and we will be happy to find out how we can build our windows and doors just for you and your home.

Jordan Primeau

Ph: (403) 850-4174 Fax: (403) 451-1472

E-mail: jprimeau@ awardwindoors.com

Josh Stover

Ph: (403) 982-1107 Fax: (403) 982-1107

E-mail: jstover@ awardwindoors.com

www. Awardwindowsanddoors.com

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It is what’s inside your home that matters

That’s why we make windows that count. Our energy efficient windows will provide the best comfort for your family and will save money on your energy bills all the year round. So you can concentrate on giving your family the things that matter most.

Contact us to find out how our energy efficient windows can help you save on your energy costs all the year round, or visit us at our Renovations Showroom.

3900-106 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

( 403 ) 720-8055

www. allweatherwindows, com

64. According to the ads, the two companies are both expert at_____.

A. making windows and doors that suit the look of your home

B. persuading people to want what have already been built

C. building windows that help save your energy costs

D. building your doors completely to your taste

65. The two ads are most probably about______.

A. managing money matters                         B. environmental protection

C. architecture styles                               D. home improvement & design

66. If you prefer comfort as well as energy efficiency, you can________.

A. call (403) 982-1107 or (403) 720-8055

B. call (403) 720-8055 or visit www.allweatherwindows.com

C. call at All Weather Windows or Award Windows & Doors

D. visit Renovations Showroom or Award Windows & Doors

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