晚练册 第6周-【晨读晚记】2023-2024学年高一上学期英语阅读强化训练

Week Six 第6周 晚练 的阅读理解A Student Christine Ngo Souhe convinced funders to award her fl,000 to run African dance classes for youngsters in Southampton,UK,because she was worried they were growing up not knowing enough about their heritage. The 21-year-old,who studies at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College in the city,impressed Energise Me,an organization that supports young people to make creative changes in their communities,with her plans for the classes. Christine,whose family is from Cameroon,wanted to pass on her love of traditional African dance to youngsters from the ethnic communities near where she lives.She came up with the idea of Cultural Kidz,a weekly Afrobeat dance class using traditional steps,at St Mary's Primary School for youngsters aged eight and nine and was awarded the money to set it up."I just wanted to create something where kids could learn something about their and someone else's culture.It's important because if you don't know about the place where you come from you don't understand the culture and you don't learn to respect it,"she said. The first class ended their term with a presentation for their parents."It was such a beautiful moment seeing them all come together wearing traditional clothing and seeing the smiles on their parents'faces," said Christine.This term's class attracts over 50 young dancers every Thursday.Christine said she has had great support from her college. The money was awarded through Energise Me's The Agency,a creative program that encourages young people to make social changes.Assistant facilitator Megan Smith said:"Christine is always in good spirits and that's what has made her a good teacher." Richard Taunton president Paul Swindale said the student's passion has touched them."We're very proud of Christine and her determination to share her love of dance with young people.We are a diverse college that promotes respect for all cultures and it is so heart-warming to see Christine take that a step further with this p