(2) Why did people clap hands a very long time ago?
A)To show that they liked or agreed to something.
B)To express their great admiration for a preformer.
C)To attempt to drive the performers out of the stage.
(3) What do Russian performers do when they receive the applause (clapping hands) ?
A)They don't clap until they leave the stage.
B)They usually clap together with their fans.
C)They ususlly rise from their seats.
听第5段材料，回答第13至15题
M: Now 1et's come to the Social Culture. Here’s Judith with more.
W: In many parts of the world people clap hands to show that they like or agree to something. In the theater, at a concert, or at a fortball game, people clap hands after they see somehing they like. In Russia, the actors, performers, and athletes clap together with the audience. In most countries, however, the performers are happy to receive the applause. They don't clap back to their fans.A very long time ago clapping meant the opposite of what it means now. When poople did not like an actor or a performer they clapped. They were trying to make as much noise as possible. They continued to c1ap until the actor left the stage. At some time in history the meaning of clapping changed. Now when an audience wants to show great admiration for a performer, they not only clap but stand up and clap. That is called a standing ovation. A standing ovation is the dream of every performer. Many actors say that is what they work so hard for -Applause ! Applause !
相关链接
站长信箱：ebigear@yahoo.com.cn 英语交流QQ群 捐助贫困儿童
