In China, square dancing is an exercise routine performed to music in squares or parks. Recent years have _________ the growing popularity of square dancing among elderly people in China, _________ it provides them with a good platform to _________ and make new friends in their ordinary lives. Although the practice has roots in both ancient and modern Chinese history, today the Chinese hold _________ views towards it. Some people, the young in particular, argue that it has disturbed their peaceful lives.
As for _________ citizens, square dancing is relatively easy to learn compared to traditional _________ and thus win their _________. Moreover, practicing square dancing doesn’t need special equipment. All it needs are open ground and loudspeakers. _________, it can be found across the country.
_________, many young people have showed their dissatisfaction. They think that square dancing __________ too much space in their neighborhood and disturbs their life. In fact, it is the noise __________ square dancing that young people __________ most.
Therefore, concessions (让步) should be made by both __________ so that they can live in __________ with each other.
People taking part in square dancing are expected to dance in areas far away from residential communities (居民区), while the young are called on to show more __________ of square dancing.
They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now.
In addition, the government should spare more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favorite activities.
【小题1】A.proved | B.witnessed | C.developed | D.advanced |
【小题2】A.since | B.once | C.until | D.though |
【小题3】A.relax | B.retire | C.react | D.recover |
【小题4】A.unique | B.general | C.different | D.wrong |
【小题5】A.local | B.honest | C.responsible | D.senior |
【小题6】A.customs | B.dances | C.approaches | D.entertainments |
【小题7】A.pleasure | B.celebration | C.encouragement | D.love |
【小题8】A.As a result | B.For example | C.In other words | D.In particular |
【小题9】A.Though | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
【小题10】A.takes off | B.takes up | C.makes up | D.keeps up |
【小题11】A.with | B.into | C.against | D.by |
【小题12】A.doubt | B.search | C.regret | D.dislike |
【小题13】A.positions | B.parties | C.situations | D.hands |
【小题14】A.connection | B.hope | C.harmony | D.independence |
【小题15】A.tolerance | B.expectation | C.spirit | D.service |