黑龙江省哈尔滨市第三十二中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（word版，含答案）

哈32中2020～2021学年度下学期期末考试 英语试题 （考试范围：必修1 适用班级：高二学年 ） 第一部分 选择题（共70分） I. 阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并涂在答题卡上。 A Dance is one of the most natural forms of human communication.In many cultures，dance has both historic and cultural significance，which is communicated through learned gestures and expressions.Here's a bit more detail about three of the world's most beautiful dances. Kathakali (卡塔卡利舞) Kathakali is the most well­known dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala.It is a storytelling dance，during which performers use a variety of gestures，and eye and facial expressions to communicate meaning.Costumes，hair styles，face paint and jewelry also hold specific meaning in the performance of kathakali.There are nine facial expressions used to express feelings ranging from sadness and anger to curiosity and disgust.Through their expressions，it should be completely clear to the viewer what the performer is intending to convey. Tango The dance has its roots in an African slave dance called candombe，which is also a type of music.One component of a candombe performance is a partnered dance，which has over time developed into the modern tango.If you can keep your eyes on one part of the tango，just focus on the dancers' legs and feet.The tango is typically performed low to the ground，with both performers' dance steps often taking place at the same time.It's complex and communicative. Flamenco One of the most interesting facts about the flamenco is that it began as a song.Over time，flamenco developed to include its now­famous passionate (热情的)accompanying dance.One of the key components of the flamenco is palmas.It may look like simple，rhythmic(有节奏的)clapping，but palmas are performed at different speeds and strengths，and it is important that the flamenco dancer understand how to make use of his or her hands as part of the performance. 1. What is so special about kathakali? A．It came from Africa. B．It focuses on r