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阅读理解 If you ever visit an English village, make sure to look out for morris dancing(莫里斯舞). Undoubtedly one of the strangest traditions of English culture, morris dancing is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th century. If you ever get the opportunity, you really have to see it. Men and women wearing old-fashioned, shabby（破烂的）clothing dance in the streets of towns and villages across the country during the holiday periods. Women wear long skirts and men wear short trousers with bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments. Some groups carry heavy black sticks with which they beat against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air while they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when they're over, the dancers and audience can sing some traditional folk songs over beer. The celebrations will often continue long into the night. Morris dancing is a great English tradition but it's facing a big crisis. As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if not protected, the tradition will die out within the next few decades. If you've ever had the fortune to see morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers aren't rushing to sign up. Frankly, it's not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to do. Why dress up in bells and funny costumes when you could be going camping, playing sports or doing anything else? However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and lively part of England's history and culture. So here's a toast to the next generation of would-be morris dancers! Let's hope they don't leave it too late. （1） What is the passage mainly about? A . The origins of moris dancing. B . The popularity of morris dancing. C . The protection of morris dancing. D . The introduction of morris dancing. （2） What do we know about morris dancers? A . They dance in pubs late into the night. B . They perform with sticks or handkerchiefs. C . They wear long dresses with bells attached. D . They sing folk music while they dance. （3） What is the present situation of morris dancing? A . It is losing appeal among young people. B . It is keeping pace with people's demand. C . It is witnessing great changes in history. D . It is being criticized by modern people. （4） What does the author think about morris dancing? A . It helps stay healthy. B . It is fun for teenagers. C . It deserves more attention. D . It is too old-fashioned. 答案： D B A C

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