At dance competitions, people usually watch only the athletes. Their perfect makeup, smooth movements and shining costumes attract all eyes. But during the Chengdu World Games’ dance event, the real star wasn’t dancing at all. It was a silver-haired judge standing quietly beside the floor. His natural elegance excited the whole Chinese internet.
Everything started when someone shared two photos of Sergejs Sinkins, the Latin dance judge, on Xiaohongshu. The post said: “Everyone who sees him says one word—‘elegant’.” In the pictures, Sinkins wore a well-dressed black suit. His silver-gray hair was tidy, and black glasses highlighted his sharp face. His tall, straight posture showed great grace.
These photos quickly became popular online, getting millions of views. People praised his “truly elegant” look and called him “a man with perfect body proportions”. Soon, he got a fun nickname: “Ferrari”. Like the famous car brand, people said he “never goes out of style”. This nickname became trendy after a recent movie. It reflects how handsome older men can still shine.
“I’m surprised by this sudden popularity in China,” said Sinkins, the experienced Latvian dancer. “I did nothing for this attention. You chose me—it’s amazing!” He shared that he received many kind messages online. “Chinese people around us create such warmth. They send friendly words to me and my colleagues.”
When asked about staying elegant and energetic, the 191cm-tall dancer explained his secrets. He has practiced dance since age seven and makes it part of his daily life. He believes dance sport is more than physical competition—it combines beauty, teamwork and personal expression. Dancers must learn to appreciate beauty in everything, from clothing to makeup.
Sinkins hopes this attention helps more people discover dance sport. “Anyone who wants to feel its beauty and energy is welcome,” he said warmly. Though leaving Chengdu after his first visit, he wishes to return both as a tourist with family and as a judge for future events.
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1.1.What made Sinkins look special in the photos?
A Shining costumes.
B Perfect makeup.
C Natural elegance.
D Smooth movements.
解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据首段“His natural elegance excited...”和第二段的“His tall, straight posture showed great grace”可知，他因自然优雅的气质走红。故选C。
2.2.Why does the author mention “Ferrari”?
A It symbolizes speed.
B It represents luxury.
C It suggests expensive cars.
D It indicates timeless style.
解析：选D。D 推理判断题。第三段明确解释“Like the famous car brand, people said he ‘never goes out of style’”，说明该昵称强调其永不过时。故选D。
3.3. How did Sinkins react to his fame in China?
A Expected and prepared.
B Surprised and grateful.
C Indifferent and calm.
D Proud and confident.
解析：选B。B 推理判断题。第四段Sinkins直言“I’m surprised...”，并用“amazing”表达惊喜，同时感谢中国网友的温暖留言（“received many kind messages”），由此可知他是惊喜且感恩的。故选B。
4.4.What is Sinkins’ secret of staying elegant?
A Appreciating beauty in clothing.
B Doing regular exercise.
C Dancing as daily habit.
D Winning dance competitions.
解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“When asked about staying elegant and energetic...makes it part of his daily life”可知，辛金斯保持优雅的秘诀在于把舞蹈融入生活。故选C。
