The global craze of the“ Kemusan” dance“科目三”舞动全球

2024-05-21孙启禄

疯狂英语·读写版 2024年5期

孙启禄

主题语境：人与社会篇幅：347词关键词：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 （俗气的）”，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.

語篇解码

本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国的“科目三”舞蹈在全球范围内引发的狂热。

语言学习

Ⅰ. 语料荟萃

Ⅱ.语句分析

While some may view the dance routine as“ tacky”， others see it as a celebration ofChinese culture that has gained international recognition. 虽然有些人可能会认为这种舞蹈套路“俗气”，其他人则认为这是对已获得国际认可的中国文化的庆祝。

【点石成金】本句是一个主从复合句。others see it as...recognition是主句；while意为“虽然”，引导让步状语从句；that引导限制性定语从句。

语言运用

Ⅰ. 例句仿写

我姐姐虽然不是专业舞者，但仍然喜欢通过舞蹈来表达自己。

___________________________， she still enjoys expressing herself through dance.

Ⅱ. 写作实践

假定你是李华，你校学生会近期将举办舞蹈比赛，请你写一封邮件邀请交换生Jenny参加。要点如下：

1. 时间和地点；

2. 比赛内容；

3. 注意事项。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；