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 ____ 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 it wins their ____. Moreover, practicing square dancing doesn’t need ____ equipment. All it needs are open ground and loudspeakers. ____, it can be found across the country.
___, many young people have showed their ____. They think that square dancing ___ too much space in their neighborhood and ____ 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 ____ more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favourite activities.
1.A. proved B. witnessed C. developed D. advanced
2.A. since B. once C. until D. though
3.A. relax B. retire C. react D. recover
4.A. process B. performance C. service D. practice
5.A. unique B. general C. complex D. wrong
6.A. local B. honest C. responsible D. senior
7.A. customs B. dances C. approaches D. entertainments
8.A. pleasure B. celebration C. encouragement D. love
9.A. comfortable B. remote C. special D. regular
10.A. As a result B. For example C. In other words D. In particular
11.A. Still B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
12.A. cautiousness B. determination C. dissatisfaction D. madness
13.A. removes B. occupies C. controls D. divides
14.A. supports B. ignores C. accepts D. disturbs
15.A. with B. into C. against D. by
16.A. doubt B. search C. regret D. dislike
17.A. positions B. parties C. situations D. hands
18.A. connection B. hope C. harmony D. independence
19.A. tolerance B. expectation C. spirit D. appeal
20.A. save B. separate C. fix D. spare
—Still, Mr. Bradley, there are two more ...
—_____. I’ve had enough of your excuses.
A. I beg to differ B. Cut it out
C. Out of question D. Take it easy
If you are unable to attend the interview, for _____ reason, you should inform us as soon as possible.
A. whatever B. whichever
C. whenever D. wherever
Mozart was a famous composer _____ with Beethoven, both of whom made great achievements in the field of music.
A. familiar B. popular
C. contemporary D. concerned
(题文)In history, the Romanies were divided into different groups and developed their own languages, _____ there are now around sixty varieties.
A. by which B. of which
C. by whom D. of whom
Robert’s new book about space exploration is wonderful. You simply _____ read it.
A. must B. will
C. need D. may
