A virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and （1）

conductor

conductor

（conduct） Eric Whitacre， （2）

who

who

began studying music in 1988.In 2009，he received a video of a girl （3）

singing

singing

（sing） one of his works. （4）

Inspired

Inspired

（inspire），he asked his fans to make videos，which he then joined together into one（5）

performance

performance

（perform）.His first virtual choir was set up and （6）

has become

has become

（become） a worldwide phenomenon ever since.
    In a virtual choir you have the opportunity （7）

to sing

to sing

（sing） together with hundreds of people while you are at home alone，and all you need is a video and （8）

an

an

Internet connection.A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together and has proved to be a positive influence （9）

on/upon

on/upon

the lives of many people. （10）

As

As

one virtual choir member said，" With music，I became someone else."

1．Dance is one of the most natural forms of human communication.In many cultures，dance has both historic and cultural significance，which is communicated through learned gestures and expressions.Here's a bit more detail about three of the world's most beautiful dances.
   Kathakali （卡塔卡利舞）
   Kathakali is the most well-known dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala.It is a storytelling dance，during which performers use a variety of gestures，and eye and facial expressions to communicate meaning.Costumes，hair styles，face paint and jewelry also hold specific meaning in the performance of kathakali.There are nine facial expressions used to express feelings ranging from sadness and anger to curiosity and disgust .Through their expressions，it should be completely clear to the viewer what the performer is intending to convey.
   Tango
   The dance has its roots in an African slave dance called candombe，which is also a type of music .One component of a candombe performance is a partnered dance，which has over time developed into the modern tango.If you can keep your eyes on one part of the tango，just focus on the dancers' legs and feet.The tango is typically performed low to the ground，with both performers' dance steps often taking place at the same time.It's complex and communicative.
   Flamenco
   One of the most interesting facts about the flamenco is that it began as a song.Over time，flamenco developed to include its nowfamous passionate （熱情的） accompanying dance.One of the key components of the flamenco is palmas.It may look like simple，rhythmic （有節奏的） clapping，but palmas are performed at different speeds and strengths，and it is important that the flamenco dancer understand how to make use of his or her hands as part of the performance.

（1）What is so special about kathakali？

A．It came from Africa.
B．It focuses on romance.
C．It requires specific costumes.
D．It aims to tell a story by dancing.
（2）What deserves your attention in a tango？

A．The dancers' eye contact.
B．The dancers' legs and feet.
C．The dancers' arms and hands.
D．The dancers' facial expressions.
（3）In which dance does dancers' clapping play an important role？

A．Kathakali.
B．Flamenco.
C．Tango.
D．Candombe.