Gu Jinling, a 12-year-old girl from Beijing, has risen to fame as a social media influencer, boasting over 2.5 million followers who are attracted by her unique Chinese-style costume dances.
In her videos, Gu imitates the flying figures depicted in Dunhuang murals, portrays themes inspired by Tang Dynasty (618-907) figurines, and draws from the Chu Ci from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), using Chinese classical dance to breathe life into legends. Viewers are attracted by her beautiful costumes, amazing visuals, and the rich atmosphere of classical culture in her performances. Additionally, they are amazed by her remarkable dance skills at such a young age.
Gu started dancing at 3 and has been practicing for nearly ten years. She tried calligraphy and played the piano, cello, and guitar, but none of them interested her. Finally, she realized that dancing was what truly made her happy. Gu first trained in ballet but began learning Chinese classical dance at 6 because she found its costumes were more beautiful than those of ballet.
Classical dance is deeply rooted in rich cultural heritage. To perform it well, one must understand and appreciate various aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Gu’s home is filled with books on Chinese murals, which she studies to imitate the expressions and gestures. When visiting different cities, she often tours museums, closely observing the details of ancient dance figurines. For Gu, paying attention to detail is crucial for capturing the essence of ancient Chinese style.
However, growing from a child to an adolescent brings new challenges for her. A child’s body is naturally more flexible, and movements that were once easy for her now require more effort and practice. Since last year, Gu has spent more time mastering basic dance techniques. Despite her busy schedule, Gu doesn’t feel mentally tired or unbalanced. “I chose dance. The better I dance, the happier I am,” said Gu.
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1.1. What contributes to Gu Jinling’s popularity on social media?
A Her daily life updates.
B Her interactions with fans.
C Her Chinese-style costume dances.
D Her travel vlogs.
解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第一段的“who are attracted by her unique Chinese-style costume dances”和第二段的“Viewers are attracted by her beautiful costumes, amazing visuals, and the rich atmosphere of classical culture in her performances.”可知，古金灵穿国风服饰跳古典舞吸引了众多粉丝。故选C。
2.2. Why did Gu switch from ballet to Chinese classical dance?
A She loved the prettier clothes.
B She found ballet too difficult.
C She was influenced by her friends.
D She wanted to try something new.
解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第三段的“Gu first trained in ballet but began learning Chinese classical dance at 6 because she found its costumes were more beautiful than those of ballet.”可知，她一开始学的是芭蕾舞，从6岁的时候开始学习中国古典舞，因为她觉得中国古典舞的衣服更好看。故选A。
3.3. How does adolescent Gu handle the challenges she is now facing?
A She has given up dancing to focus on her studies.
B She has increased her practice time.
C She has switched to a different style of dance.
D She has hired a professional coach to help her.
解析：选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，随着古金灵的身体成长，她的身体灵活性不如以前，所以她需要更多的努力和练习。结合“Since last year, Gu has spent more time mastering basic dance techniques.”可知，她增加了舞蹈练习时间。故选B。
4.4. Which words can best describe Gu Jinling?
A Frustrated and unhappy.
B Confused and stressed.
C Hardworking but anxious.
D Hardworking and motivated.
解析：选D。推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，古金灵为了更好地表演中国古典舞，她需要理解和欣赏中国传统文化的各个方面，包括研究中国壁画和参观博物馆，观察古代舞蹈雕塑的细节等以及后面描述的随着年龄的增长，她的身体灵活性不如以前，她花更多时间在练习上可推断她是一个勤奋的人；尽管古金灵的日程安排很紧张，但她并不觉得精神疲惫或失衡，反而觉得跳舞让她更快乐，因此可推断她是一个积极，内驱力十足的人。故选D。
