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五项全练 高 二
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第一节 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。
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“Dancing, singing and eating: that is a powwow,” said Quisheima Brown, the president of the
Native American Student Council (for NASC) at Utah State University (USU). “Powwows have
always been a part of my life,” Brown said. “I’ve grown up around them, and they are a celebration
of heritage.” The students have spent all year raising money to put on the event by selling the foods
Native Americans once ate.
“It’s about cultural preservation,” said Alina Begay, coordinator for NASC. “USU has less than
1 percent Native American, so we try really hard to get everyone involved.” Begay said that club’s
goals are reminding everyone that Native Americans are still here. “We want to change the perception
around Native Americans and let people know who we are,” Begay said.
“We want to give knowledge to the community, and we take advantage of Native American
Heritage Month,” said Teniya Sonny, public relations representative for NASC. “We have been hosting
the weaving workshops and even perform how to weave.”
From dancing to child performances, there is a lot going on during the powwow. “Everyone is
welcome to come and have fun,” Begay said. “There’s a bit of culture around Native Americans that
we don’t ask questions. We sit and watch and learn. Hopefully a lot of people will come and sit, watch
and fi nd out the diversity of Native Americans.”
A performance by the Cultural Ambassador Program from Blanding will happen. An Elders
Dinner will also be held during the powwow. “The dinner isn’t just for tribe elders,” Begay said. “It’s
for elders of any type of community to come and eat.” The USU powwow will continue at the Nelson
Fieldhouse on campus with a program lasting all day.
( ) 1. Where does the money for the powwow come from?
A. The dancing in the powwow. B. The donating from the NASC.
C. The selling of traditional foods. D. The celebrating of the heritage.
( ) 2. Why