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cuss Paragraph1 Paragraph2 Paragraph3 the reasons for clapping the beginnings of clapping the features of clapping Fast Reading Clapping Para 1(The reasons why we clap) 1) Why do people clap? To show we like something. 2) On what occasion do people clap? We clap at the end of a live performance, such as a play, or a concert, to say thank you to the performers. careful reading Para 2(the history of clapping) 1)What did applause mean in classical Athens? Applause meant judgement and taking part. 2)What did the prolonged clapping help? Prolonged clapping helped a play to win. classical Athens Para 3 ( the features of applause) 1)What is the definition of applause? Applause was a sign of being part of the munity, and of equality between actors and audience. 2)What are the features of clapping? Clapping is social, like laughter. It is infectious, and spreads very quickly. 3) Do people from different cultures clap on the same occasions? No, some occasions on which people clap change from one country to another. We clap at the end of a______________ not clap at the end of a _________ programme or a ______ Without ______________, t