When life tries to bring you down, just dance! That’s the message from Peng Xiaoying, 45, and her 49-year-old husband, Fan Deduo, in Zhejiang province. The couple-farmers who grow corn in Ruian, Wenzhou - recently went viral on the Internet with a shuffle dance(鬼步舞) they invented. They’ve cheered up millions of Chinese with smiling faces and easygoing attitude to life. The couple turned to dancing about four years ago. Fan was in low spirits after a serious traffic accident in Yunnan province 18 years ago. He became nervous, easily upset by small matters, and had trouble sleeping at night due to the accident. The couple then decided to end their shoe-selling business in Yunnan and returned to their hometown, Ruian.
To help overcome his sadness, Peng, who was a big fan of dancing in public squares, invited Fan to join her. As he danced, his suffering disappeared like magic. The couple then continued square dancing. That’s where they invented the shuffle, mixing some elements(元素) of rural life such as combing hair.
During the novel coronavirus epidemic(新冠病毒流行病), the couple uploaded their dance videos to Douyin, also known as TikTok, and began live-streaming on the sharing platform. Their big smiles and unique dance steps took cyberspace by storm, with more than 1.6 million netizens now subscribing to(订阅) their channel and following their dancing on the platform.
“Look at them! I think that’s really what dancing is about-not showing off but really bringing happiness and joy to the dancers themselves in a simple way. This is the most beautiful dancing I’ve ever seen,” one netizen said.
1.Why did the couple turn to dancing?
A.They wanted to invent a new type of dancing.
B.They were eager to show off their dancing.
C.They hoped to cheer up other people.
D.They decided to lead a more positive life.
2.What’s the similar meaning of the underlined word “viral”?
A.Cheerful. B.Popular. C.Familiar. D.Enjoyable.
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Their dance is closely related to their daily life.
B.They learned shuffle dance from videos online.
C.They felt sad because of their business failure.
D.Shuffle dance can make people forget trouble in life.
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Shuffle dance became popular online. B.Shuffle dance was the most beautiful dancing.
C.Shuffle dance changed the couple’s life. D.Shuffle dance came out of square dance.
Seoul is a modern city full of delicious food options (选择) as well as great attractions, historical sights, and places to shop.
Best time to visit
The best month for sightseeing in Seoul is during the warm weather between summer and early fall.
Getting around
In Seoul, you have three main forms of transportation: train, subway, and taxi. The fastest option to get around Seoul is the Airport Railroad Express train. It has two options: the Express and the All-stop. While the All-stop option is cheaper, it’s about 15 minutes slower than the Express. Seoul has one of the largest subway stations in the world with 14 lines. It may seem a bit awful, but once you get used to it, it’s pretty easy.
Another option to get around Seoul is to rent a car. This is one of the least used options as Seoul has a convenient public transportation system.
Places to visit
Everland—the largest theme park in Korea.
Lotte World—a great theme park for kids with never-ending thrill rides.
Seoul Tower—a symbolic skyscraper where you can take breathtaking views of the city. Trickeye 3D museum—if you love photos, you will find strange photos in this museum.
Where to stay
There are lots of places to stay at Seoul. Below are our top recommendations (推荐): Myeongdong is tourists’ popular option. It has great shopping malls, great food, and lively nightlife. You can stay at the Aloft Seoul Myeongdong.
Gangnam is another popular district, which has become famous thanks to the song Gangnam Style. One of the best areas in Gangnam is Garosugil,where you will find cafes, art galleries, retail (零售) stores. A great hotel option in this area is the Dormy Inn Premium Seoul Garosugil.
1.Which month below is the best time to visit Seoul?
A.December. B.February. C.April. D.August.
2.Where may kids most like?
A.Everland. B.Seoul Tower. C.Lotte World. D.Garosugil.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A.The Express offers a faster but more expensive service.
B.Myeongdong is a great shop favored by tourists.
C.Gangnam has become popular only because of a hit song.
D.Renting cars is a common way to get around Seoul.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What worsened Lily’s fatness?
A.Short of exercise. B.Loss of confidence. C.Love of computer games.
2.Why did Lily want to lose weight?
A.To find a boyfriend. B.To buy a wedding dress. C.To get married as planned.
3.How much did Lily weigh on her wedding day？
A.135 pounds. B.146 pounds. C.206 pounds.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why is Debby go to New York?
A.For work. B.For fun. C.For study.
2.Why did the Greens move out of the city?
A.Because they wanted to learn to make cookies.
B.Because they got tired of the life in city.
C.Because they didn’t like the weather in city.
3.How does Mr. Green go to work now?
A.By train. B.By bus. C.By car.
4.What is the Greens’ plan for tomorrow night?
A.Holding a party. B.Throwing a pot. C.Visiting a neighbour.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How many bedrooms does the house on Sunshine Street have?
A.2. B.3. C.4.
2.What is an advantage of the house on Candy Bar Street?
A.Large parking lots. B.Extremely low rent. C.Good public transport.
3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Friends. B.Workmates. C.Husband and wife.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is woman’s plan for this morning?
A.To see around the city. B.To stay home. C.To do some sports.
2.What will Mark do this weekend?
A.Attend a meeting. B.Pick up his parents. C.Show his boss around.
3.When will Mark’s parents most probably leave the city?
A.This Saturday. B.Next Tuesday. C.Next Monday.
