Номер 8, страница 51 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Вербицкая, Каминс Карр

5. Express yourself. Reading and Vocabulary - номер 8, страница 51.

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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.

‘Socrates learned to dance when he was seventy because he felt that an essential part of himself had been neglected.’

Source unknown

‘Dance is the hidden language of the soul.’

Martha Graham, pioneer of modern dance

‘I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.’

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Russian ballet dancer

‘A sense of humour is just common sense, dancing.’

Clive James, Australian writer

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 the British Strictly Come Dancing or the Russian Dancing with the Stars 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.’

‘It’s really a performance art and takes years to perfect.’

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 Andalusia 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.

Monika

A: FLAMENCO

‘A big city person might see it as a form of self-defence, while for others it’s a way of life.’

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.’ ‘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

B: CAPOEIRA

‘There’s no ‘right’ way of doing it, you just dance for the joy of it.’

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

C: SALSA

Решение.

Решение 2.

Обсудите вопросы в группах.

Ответ:

1. Which of the dances you have read about or heard would you like to try? Why?

I would like to try Capoeira because it looks like a fun mix of martial arts and dance, and the description says it helps with self-defence and self-expression, and you meet interesting people.

Я хотел бы попробовать капоэйру, потому что она выглядит как веселое сочетание боевых искусств и танца, а в описании говорится, что она помогает с самообороной и самовыражением, и вы встречаете интересных людей.

2. What role does dance play in your life and your culture?

Dance doesn't play a big role in my personal life right now, but I enjoy watching dance shows on TV. In my culture, dance is often part of celebrations and traditional events, like folk dances during holidays, and also modern pop dances are popular.

Танец не играет большой роли в моей личной жизни прямо сейчас, но мне нравится смотреть танцевальные шоу по телевизору. В моей культуре танец часто является частью праздников и традиционных мероприятий, таких как народные танцы во время праздников, а также популярны современные поп-танцы.

3. Why do you think dance is often a performance?

I think dance is often a performance because people enjoy watching skilled dancers express emotions and stories through movement. It takes a lot of practice and dedication to perfect routines, and sharing that with an audience is a natural outcome.

Я думаю, что танец часто является представлением, потому что людям нравится наблюдать, как опытные танцоры выражают эмоции и истории через движение. Чтобы отточить движения, требуется много практики и самоотверженности, и демонстрация этого публике является естественным результатом.

4. Read the quotes and choose the one you like best, saying why.

I like the quote by Martha Graham: "Dance is the hidden language of the soul." I like it because it suggests that dance is a very deep and personal way to express feelings and thoughts that words can't capture. It makes dance sound very meaningful, not just about steps or movements.

Мне нравится цитата Марты Грэм: «Танец — это скрытый язык души». Она мне нравится, потому что она предполагает, что танец — это очень глубокий и личный способ выразить чувства и мысли, которые слова не могут передать. Это придает танцу очень глубокий смысл, а не просто набор шагов или движений.