单选题The seaman moved like dancing on the deck because ______.Ahe was doing some physical exerciseBthat was the best way to keep balanceCthe deck was uncomfortable to stand onDhe wanted to attract the watchers’ attention
单选题
The seaman moved like dancing on the deck because ______.
A
he was doing some physical exercise
B
that was the best way to keep balance
C
the deck was uncomfortable to stand on
D
he wanted to attract the watchers’ attention
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解析：
第二段第二句话“偶尔会有一个赤裸着上身的海员来到夹板上，他的动作就像是在跳某种复杂的舞蹈，步伐轻盈，决不在那滚烫的金属上停留。”说明那个船员在甲板上奇怪的挪动并不是在跳舞而是因为甲板很熟，站在上面很烫。A项“在做运动”，B项“是因为那是保持平衡最好的方法”，C项“站在甲板上很不舒服”，D项“为了避开观察者的视线”，只有C项表达了文章的意思，所以选C。
第二段第二句话“偶尔会有一个赤裸着上身的海员来到夹板上，他的动作就像是在跳某种复杂的舞蹈，步伐轻盈，决不在那滚烫的金属上停留。”说明那个船员在甲板上奇怪的挪动并不是在跳舞而是因为甲板很熟，站在上面很烫。A项“在做运动”，B项“是因为那是保持平衡最好的方法”，C项“站在甲板上很不舒服”，D项“为了避开观察者的视线”，只有C项表达了文章的意思，所以选C。
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