英语听力精选进阶版 6437

If you think you have two left feet but would love to be a good dancer then why not try your hand at dancing?

That's exactly what I did five years ago and I immediately got the bug¹; I have stayed hooked ever since. To me, dancing is a magical experience: I've become fitter, look younger and feel more confident. I enjoy it so much that I will never give up this healthy pastime.

It's very sociable² as well. You meet people and make new friends while dancing the night away. Haven't you heard stories about how dancing inspired new romances or rekindled³ old ones? My friends Joe and Rena just had their big day a few weeks ago after they met each other at a Ceroc workshop some three years before.

The word 'Ceroc' comes from the French language. It's best described as a fusion⁵ of salsa and jive, but without the complicated footwork, so it is more accessible to beginners. Another good thing about Ceroc is that while it is a partner dance, you don't have to bring a dancing partner.

Other popular styles of dancing in the UK include ballroom⁶, belly⁷ dancing, lindy hop⁴, salsa, tango and tap dancing, just to name a few.

No matter what types of dancing you do, one thing is guaranteed: you will become fitter. For office workers like me, dancing is good cardio exercise after a long day sitting in front of the computer screen. It also strengthens your muscles, improves your coordination⁸ and boosts your physical confidence.

Few people will end up being queens of the dance floor. The aim is not to win a competition but to enjoy the interaction. As long as you have a good repertoire⁹ of cool moves, keep the rhythm and most importantly maintain an encouraging smile to your dancing partners, you will always be a winner!

Quiz 测验

1. What does it mean if you have 'two left feet'?

It means you are not a very good dancer.

2. True or false? The writer has benefitted a lot from dancing.

True. The writer has become fitter, looks younger and feels more confident.

3. Where did Joe and Rena meet each other?

They met at a Ceroc workshop.

4. True or false? You need to bring a dancing partner along to a Ceroc workshop.

False. You don't need to bring a dancing partner to a Ceroc workshop.

5. Which is more important? To win a competition or to enjoy yourself?

It is more important to enjoy yourself.

Glossary 词汇表

two left feet 左右脚不分

to try your hand 尝试

to get the bug 上瘾

magical 神奇的

pastime 业余爱好

to inspire 激励

to rekindle 重燃

Salsa 萨尔萨舞

Jive 捷舞

footwork 步法

accessible 容易（学）的

partner dance 对舞

dancing partner 舞伴

Ballroom 交际舞

Belly dancing 肚皮舞

Lindy Hop 林迪舞

Tango 探戈舞

Tap dancing 踢踏舞

to guarantee 保证

cardio exercise 有氧运动

muscles 肌肉

coordination （肢体）协调

repertoire （一）套，系列

cool moves 潇洒舞步

rhythm （音乐）节奏

1 bug   

n.虫子；故障；窃听器；vt.纠缠；装窃听器

参考例句：

• There is a bug in the system.系统出了故障。
• The bird caught a bug on the fly.那鸟在飞行中捉住了一只昆虫。

2 sociable   

adj.好交际的，友好的，合群的

参考例句：

• Roger is a very sociable person.罗杰是个非常好交际的人。
• Some children have more sociable personalities than others.有些孩子比其他孩子更善于交际。

3 rekindled   

v.使再燃( rekindle的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• As soon as they met again his dormant love for her was rekindled. 他们一见面，他对她的旧情如乾柴烈火般又重新燃起。 来自辞典例句
• Ive found rekindled my interest in re-reading the books. 我发觉这提起了我再次阅读这些书的兴趣。 来自互联网

4 hop   

n.单脚跳，跳跃；vi.单脚跳，跳跃；着手做某事；vt.跳跃，跃过

参考例句：

• The children had a competition to see who could hop the fastest.孩子们举行比赛，看谁单足跳跃最快。
• How long can you hop on your right foot?你用右脚能跳多远？

5 fusion   

n.溶化；熔解；熔化状态，熔和；熔接

参考例句：

• Brass is formed by the fusion of copper and zinc. 黄铜是通过铜和锌的熔合而成的。
• This alloy is formed by the fusion of two types of metal.这种合金是用两种金属熔合而成的。

6 ballroom   

n.舞厅

参考例句：

• The boss of the ballroom excused them the fee.舞厅老板给他们免费。
• I go ballroom dancing twice a week.我一个星期跳两次交际舞。

7 belly   

n.肚子，腹部；(像肚子一样)鼓起的部分，膛

参考例句：

• The boss has a large belly.老板大腹便便。
• His eyes are bigger than his belly.他眼馋肚饱。

8 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

9 repertoire   

n.(准备好演出的)节目，保留剧目；(计算机的)指令表，指令系统， <美>(某个人的)全部技能；清单，指令表

参考例句：

• There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.有很多供长笛演奏的曲目。
• He has added considerably to his piano repertoire.他的钢琴演奏曲目大大增加了。