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2017年职称英语综合类考试阅读理解习题 The Development of Ballet 　　Ballet is a dance form that has a long history. The fact that it survives to this day shows that it has adjusted as times have changed. 　　Ballet began in the royal courts during the Renaissance. At that time it became common forkings and queens，as well as other nobility，to participate in pageants that included music，poetry，and dance. As these entertainments moved from the Italian courts to the French ones，court ladies began participating in them. Though their long dresses prevented much movement，they were able to perform elaborate walking patter