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　　Tango lovers received some good news in 2009. The United Nations declared that the tango was a part of the world's cultural heritage1, which especially pleased Argentina and Uruguay. Despite recognition for both countries, there had been an old disagreement that lasted for quite some time. Uruguay insisted that this original music had been created by one of their own in the city of Montevideo. However, Argentina argued that this passionate dance had come from the working classes2 of Buenos Aires in the late 1800s.

　　In fact, the tango tradition, music and dance alike, was developed in both Montevideo and Buenos Aires by the lower classes3, which included European immigrants4 and descendants5 of African slaves. They mixed with native-born Argentines to create a melting pot6 of cultures, which resulted in the birth of the tango. The tango has become a part of the cultural identity7 of both countries, and its spirit continues to spread across the globe. Argentina and Uruguay had been arguing about the tango's birthplace for years. Finally, they set their differences aside, and their efforts to convince the United Nations of the cultural status of the tango paid off. Both countries will continue to preserve and promote the passionate tradition of the tango.



　　喜愛探戈的朋友們在2009年得知了一些好消息。聯合國宣佈將探戈納為世界文化遺產的一部份，而這項消息尤其令阿根廷與烏拉圭雀躍不已。儘管兩國皆因 此得到表揚，但雙方之間卻早已為某件事爭論了許久。烏拉圭堅持這個原創的音樂是在蒙特維多城由他們的一位同胞所創作的。然而，阿根廷則主張這種熱情的舞蹈 是源自於1800年代末期身處布宜諾斯艾利斯的勞工階級。

　　事實上，探戈這項傳統－－音樂及舞蹈皆然－－是由蒙特維多與布宜諾斯艾利斯兩地的下層階級所共同發展而成，而這些下層階級包括了歐洲移民以及非洲奴隸 的後裔。這些人與阿根廷當地居民融合，產生了一個文化的大熔爐，進而促成探戈的誕生。探戈已經成為兩國人民文化認同感的一部份，其精神也持續傳播至全球各 地。阿根廷和烏拉圭曾為了探戈的發源地爭論了許多年。最後他們拋開歧見，而雙方聯手為了說服聯合國瞭解探戈的文化地位所付出的努力也獲得了回報。今後兩國 也將持續保存及發揚探戈這項熱情奔放的傳統。

1. According to the article, which of the following is NOT true?
(A) The tango was declared a part of the world's cultural heritage by the United Nations.
(B) Uruguay argued that the tango dance had come from the working classes of Buenos Aires.
(C) Argentina and Uruguay will continue to preserve and promote the tango.
(D) The mix of foreign immigrants and local Argentines led to a melting pot of cultures.

2. This article is mainly about ______.
(A) the reasons why Argentina and Uruguay argued about the tango's birthplace
(B) how Argentina and Uruguay persuaded the United Nations to preserve the tango
(C) the United Nations announcing the results of the 2009 world's cultural heritage
(D) a brief history of the tango and its recognition as a world's cultural heritage

1. 根據本文，下列何者為非？
(A) 聯合國宣佈將探戈納為世界文化遺產的一部份。
(B) 烏拉圭主張探戈舞蹈是源自於布宜諾斯艾利斯的勞工階級。
(C) 阿根廷與烏拉圭將持續保存及發揚探戈。
(D) 外來移民與阿根廷當地居民的融合導致了文化大熔爐的形成。

2. 本文主要是關於______。
(A) 阿根廷和烏拉圭為探戈發源地爭論的種種原因
(B) 阿根廷和烏拉圭如何說服聯合國保存探戈
(C) 聯合國宣佈2009年世界文化遺產的評選結果
(D) 探戈的簡史及其被表揚為世界文化遺產的殊榮

答案：1. (B)　2. (D)

1. declare　vt. 宣佈；聲稱
The suspect declared that he was innocent.
那名嫌犯聲稱自己是清白的。
2. recognition　n. 表揚，表彰
The scientist won recognition for his work.
那位科學家因為他的研究而受到表揚。
3. original　a. 獨創的；新穎的
Ian's original idea impressed his boss.
伊恩別出心裁的點子令他的老闆印象深刻。
4. difference　n. 分歧，歧見
You two must try to settle your differences.
你們倆務必試著消除你們的歧見。
5. preserve　vt. 保存，維護
It is important to preserve natural resources.
維護自然資源是很重要的一件事。

1. result in...　　導致……
The heavy rains resulted in a terrible flood.
豪雨造成了嚴重的水災。
2. set/put...aside　　把……撇開不理∕擱置一旁
Let's put this issue aside and discuss it later.
咱們先把這項議題放在一邊，待會再討論吧。
3. convince + 人 + of...　　說服某人相信……
Nicole convinced her boss of her abilities.
妮可成功說服她的老闆相信她的能力。

1. heritage　n. 遺產；傳統
2. working class　n. 勞工階級
3. lower class　n. 下層階級，勞工階級
4. immigrant　n.（外來的）移民
5. descendant　n. 後代，後裔
6. melting pot　n.（文化）大熔爐
7. identity　n. 認同（感）

Tango lovers received some good news in 2009.
（喜愛探戈的朋友們在2009年得知了一些好消息。）
　　探戈這項新宣佈的世界文化遺產，實為國際標準舞（International Standard）的舞蹈之一。國際標準舞共分摩登舞及拉丁舞這兩大類，以下便為各位介紹當中所包含的舞蹈項目。
摩登舞（Ballroom Dance）：
1. Waltz　華爾滋2. Tango　探戈
3. Foxtrot　狐步4. Quick Step　快步
5. Viennese Waltz　維也納華爾滋
拉丁舞（Latin Dance）：
1. Jive　捷舞2. Samba　森巴
3. Rumba　倫巴4. Cha-Cha　恰恰
5. Paso Doble　鬥牛舞



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