Стр.51 Unit 5 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс
READING AND VOCABULARY 1 In groups, write down as many different kinds of dances as you can in one minute. 2 Discuss the questions in pairs.
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READING AND VOCABULARY
1 In groups, write down as many different kinds of dances as you can in one minute.
2 Discuss the questions in pairs. Then read the introduction to the text on page 52 and check your answers.
1 When and why did people begin to dance?
2 What roles has dance played in our society and culture?
3 What sorts of dances are popular nowadays?
4 Do you know any TV programmes which popularise dancing? What are they?
5 Why is dancing good for us?
3 T032 Work in groups of three. Listen and read your text on pages 52-53 and answer questions 1-5. Then exchange information with the other two members of your group.
Student A, read the text about flamenco.
Student B, read the text about capoeira.
Student C, read the text about salsa.
1 How did the writer first find out about the dance?
2 Where did the dance come from and what is it about?
3 What does the writer like about it? How does it make them feel?
4 What has he/she learnt from it?
5 What benefits does it bring to the people who do it?
Move to the Music
People of all ages and walks of life are dragging themselves away from their sofas and TVs and discovering the pleasures of moving their bodies to the rhythms of music. Is this a temporary craze or a sign of the times?
Moving to music appeals to our most primal instincts. Throughout history, people have expressed themselves through dance in rituals and ceremonies, on social occasions with friends and family, and as professional artists. Nowadays clubbing is one of the most popular forms of socialising for young people.
And added to this, the huge popularity of TV programmes like Strictly Come Dancing, where even the clumsiest celebrities are turned into graceful ballroom dancers, has encouraged people of all ages to try it for themselves. Meanwhile, a leading medical journal applauds the benefits: Dancing is a great way to build physical activity into our lives. It stimulates the senses, it s great fun and it s good for our bodies and minds.
Flamenco
I go to a flamenco club every Friday just to watch the dancing. The British love flamenco and I m one of them. I happened to be in Andalucia on holiday when the Jerez flamenco festival was on, and it just blew me away. Now there s an annual festival in London and it s getting more popular every year, partly because flamenco s changing so much. There are still those who perform it the traditional gypsy way, but others have experimented with a fusion of styles, mixing flamenco with jazz, modern dance, even ballet. But what I love most is the pride and fiery passion of the gypsy temperament. I m sure this is its basic appeal we have nothing like it in British culture.
I go to classes every week, and more people are joining all the time, both men and women. Some come to get rid of stress after a day s work, some are very committed and want to be professionals. It s really a performance art and takes years to perfect. Still, I find it exhilarating to stamp out passionate rhythms with twenty other people. It s the only place I can use that kind of aggressive energy, but at the same time I m allowed to be so feminine, and feel proud and free. To me, flamenco is the ultimate in self-expression. It s all about the way people feel. When I watch flamenco, I see the dancers make confessions on stage. When I dance flamenco, I feel as if I m dancing my life. Monica
Capoeira
It was a sunny winter s day in London when I first heard the music. Exotic instruments, hypnotic rhythms. I turned round. Was it a dance? Some sort of fight? Acrobatics? What is it? Capoeira. Capo-what? Ca-po-ei-ra. A Brazilian martial art. As I later discovered, it s all of these things and more. It originated nearly 400 years ago as a form of self-defence amongst African slaves. They disguised it as a folk dance to make it acceptable, and it developed from there. Brazilians say they play capoeira, like a game, not a fight. It s quite difficult to learn, but I don t do it just to get physically fit; it s the mind-body-spirit connection that begins to change you. You meet so many different people, especially Brazilians, and they have a completely different take on life. I used to be very shy, but I ve lost some of my inhibitions and I don t get uptight when things go wrong. I enjoy life and appreciate the good things. Anyone can find some form of identity in capoeira. For instance, a big city person might see it as a form of self-defence, while for others it s a way of life. Its philosophy is to release good energy. When everybody s facing each other in the circle, and the instruments are playing, and everybody s focusing on the two players in the middle, singing and clapping to the music, you re definitely going to feel something. And if you don t, then you re not doing it right. Keith
Salsa
I first heard about salsa a couple of years ago when a friend came back from Cuba raving about it. Finally, he persuaded me to go to a salsa club in the West End. It was hot and crowded, and the music was deafening, but I just couldn t believe the energy and vitality of the place it was magic. One thing that surprised me was how courteous it all was. Complete strangers will politely ask you to dance, then after five breathless minutes on the dance floor, just as politely thank you and move on. But it was the dance itself that was so intoxicating. There s no right way of doing it, you just dance for the joy of it. It s very sensual and the only philosophy is to delight in the music and let yourself go. I found out that salsa means hot sauce in Spanish, and Latin American people in New York began to use it to describe their music in the 70s. It s a mix of Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms like mambo and rumba with lots of spice! If you re not a confident dancer, have a few lessons to learn the basic steps. As well as learning something new, it s a great way to meet people. You ll feel so free and happy, and it s a fantastic release when you re feeling a bit stressed out. I was amazed to find that I was quite good at it. Now I m training to be a salsa teacher. Joanne
4 In groups, match the dances from all three texts to sentences 1-9.
1 This dance is usually performed in public by full-time, professional dancers.
2 You dontaskt need to have much professional training to do this dance.
3 This has helped the writer take a more relaxed attitude to life.
4 This goes beyond being just a dance or means of entertainment.
5 You usually do this in a club as a way of relaxing and enjoying yourself.
6 The writer is attracted to this dance because of its pride and passion.
7 It still retains its original purpose but has developed its own philosophy.
8 It is now being adapted to incorporate other dance forms and rhythms.
9 This dance has a ritual formality associated with it.
5 Look at the underlined words and expressions in the texts and match them to their definitions.
1 so worried and tired that you cantaskt relax
2 really surprised and impressed me
3 feelings of shyness or embarrassment
4 talk about something you like in an excited way
5 have a very different opinion or attitude to something
6 express feelings you wouldntaskt normally talk about
7 relax completely and enjoy yourself
8 behave in an angry way because you are nervous or worried
9 put your feet down on the floor loudly and with force
6 T033 Find two adjectives in each text that best describe each dance. Then listen to the dance music and add other adjectives to describe it.
1 Flamenco
2 Capoeira
3 Salsa
One
[Flamenco music]
Two
[Capoeira music]
Three
[Salsa music]
7 T034 Listen to more dance music. How would you describe it? Use the adjectives from the box or your own ones. Justify your opinions.
peaceful; dramatic; energetic; rhythmic; graceful; soporific; depressing; uplifting; relaxing; monotonous
1 tango
2 ballet
3 hip hop
4 waltz
5 Irish jig
One
[Salsa music]
Two
[Ballet music]
Three
[Hip-hop music]
Four
[Waltz]
Five
[Irish jig]
8 Discuss the questions in groups.
Which of the dances you have read about or heard would you like to try? Why?
What role does dance play in your life and your culture?
Why do you think dance is often a performance?
Read the quotes and choose the one you like best, saying why.
taskSocrates learned to dance when he was seventy because he felt that an essential part of himself had been neglected.task Source unknown
taskDance is the hidden language of the soul.task Martha Graham, pioneer of modern dance
taskI do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.task Mikhail Baryshnikov, Russian ballet dancer
taskA sense of humour is just common sense, dancing.task Clive James, Australian writer