The global craze of the“ Kemusan” dance“科目三”舞動全球

2024-05-21 03:17:33孫啟祿

瘋狂英語·新讀寫 2024年5期

孫啟祿

主題語境：人與社會篇幅：347詞關鍵詞：dance

1 People spring into a freestyle street dance to the beat of a lively Chinese song，swinging their knees and ankles sideways while performing dazzling hand moves. Thissocalled“Kemusan” dance， translated as“ Subject Three” dance， has gone viral in Chinaand beyond， with people from all walks of life， including both Chinese and foreigners，joining in the fun. The dance has brought a lot of joy to young Chinese viewers and hasgained popularity among people worldwide.

2 The dance routine originated in Guangxi， China， and was named “Kemusan”， ashortened term that originally referred to the thirdsubjecttest for a driver＇s license. Thedance moves are said to have originated from breakdancing and have gained fame throughsocial media platforms. It has even been embraced by celebrities and businesses as part ofdance challenges and entertainment for customers.

3 The “Kemusan” dance has also gained international attention， with videos of theroutine being widely viewed on the Internet. Foreign professional dancers and internationaldance stars have joined in the trend， further fueling its popularity and reach. The dance hassparked a new social media frenzy （瘋狂） among young Chinese Internet users and hasbecome a symbol of personal expression and emotion.

4 While some may view the dance routine as “tacky （俗氣的）”，others see it as acelebration of Chinese culture that has gained international recognition. People areexcited to see their culture embraced by other countries.

5 The“ Kemusan” dance trend reflects a shift towards personal and emotive expressionsover traditional narratives， as well as an emphasis on personality. The dance＇spopularity has brought joy and unity to people from different backgrounds， and it hasbecome a symbol of confidence and outgoing nature among the younger generation in China.

6“ I am delighted to see that ‘Kemusan is going global， and people from othercountries like our culture， music and dances，” said Chen Ying， an expert， adding that theyounger generation in China is becoming increasingly confident and outgoing， and“Kemusan” may just herald a future where a popular Chinese culture is increasingly seenon the world stage.

Reading Check

1. What is the original meaning of the dance name“ Kemusan”？

A. A dance performed by foreigners.

B. A celebration of Chinese culture.

C. A dance originating from breakdancing.

D. The thirdpart exam for obtaining a driver＇s permit.

2. What does the popularity of the“ Kemusan” dance signify？

A. A decline in traditional dance forms.

B. A decrease in interest in breakdancing.

C. A lack of unity among people of different backgrounds.

D. A shift towards personal and emotive expressions.

3. What can we infer from paragraph 4？

A. People hold different views about the dance.

B. The dance is bound to take the lead in world dance.

C. The dance will become more popular worldwide.

D. It is significant to add traditional elements to dances.

4. What does the underlined word“ herald” in the last paragraph most probably mean？

A. Estimate. B. Indicate. C. Explain. D. Assume.

語篇解碼

本文是一篇說明文，介紹了中國的“科目三”舞蹈在全球范圍內引發的狂熱。

語言學習

Ⅰ. 語料薈萃

Ⅱ.語句分析

While some may view the dance routine as“ tacky”， others see it as a celebration ofChinese culture that has gained international recognition. 雖然有些人可能會認為這種舞蹈套路“俗氣”，其他人則認為這是對已獲得國際認可的中國文化的慶祝。

【點石成金】本句是一個主從復合句。others see it as...recognition是主句；while意為“雖然”，引導讓步狀語從句；that引導限制性定語從句。

語言運用

Ⅰ. 例句仿寫

我姐姐雖然不是專業舞者，但仍然喜歡通過舞蹈來表達自己。

___________________________， she still enjoys expressing herself through dance.

Ⅱ. 寫作實踐

假定你是李華，你校學生會近期將舉辦舞蹈比賽，請你寫一封郵件邀請交換生Jenny參加。要點如下：

1. 時間和地點；

2. 比賽內容；

3. 注意事項。

注意：

1. 詞數80左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

Dear Jenny，

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Yours，

Li Hua