Unit 5: Being Parts Of Asia - Language

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. ASEAN’s diversity presents hundreds of traditional dances with interesting histories. Cambodia’s (1)   _____  Apsara dance dates back more than 1,000 years, and has its roots in animism with Hindu forms introduced during the time of Indian (2)______ beginning in the 1st century. However, between the 12th and the 15th centuries, the Apsara dance took on a more Khmer identity by (3)__________ movements and meaning during the early Angkor era. Due to its size and varying influences, Indonesia is (4) ____ to dozens of traditional dances, though a few are more well-known than others. Traditional Indonesian dance (5) ____  the people’s rich diversity. Bali’s three most famous dances - the Sanghyang (Trance), Kecak (Monkey Dance) and the Fire Dance - each tells stories of bringing (6) ____ to the villages themselves learning the basics of some form of local dance. In Lamvong, a circle of men is surrounded by a(n) (7) ____  circle of women. Different ethnic groups have their distinct dances (8)______ their beliefs and legends. Traditional dance forms an (9)______ part of the culture and history of Viet Nam. The movements are graceful, elegant, and smooth, and many of the motions depict nature such as flowing rivers, swaying trees, blooming flowers, and flying birds. Others (10)________ daily activities, such as harvesting, boat rowing, or washing silk. Among the most popular dances are the conical hat dance, the fan dance, the royal lotus dance, and the ancient drum dance.