姓名： 班级
UNIT 5 MUSIC
5.1 Reading and Thinking
一、基础巩固
I．单词拼写
Language is a social and cultural ____(现象).
He is the youngest person to receive the ____ (奖励).
She was a success both as a pianist and as a (指挥).
The (最初的) plan was not adopted for various reasons.
The movie is about (普通的) people but rather interesting.
We invited fifty people (总共)but only half of them turned up.
His _________(先前的) attempts had been unsuccessful, so he gave up trying.
I love (古典的) music,but I am not interested in jazz and rock music.
More wind power station will be built to meet the demand for clean (能源).
New technology has enabled development of an online “ (虚拟的) library”.
1.phenomenon 2.award 3.conductor 4. original 5.ordinary
6 altogether 7.previous 8.classical . 9 energy 10 virtual
II.单句填空
1.The musician has given ten ________(perform) in the last three months.
2.With a number of movement sets, boxing styles, weapon skills and some unique fighting skills, kung fu keeps its ________(origin) function of self-defence.
3.Each concert is different, depending on the interaction among the ________(conduct), the musicians and the crowd.
4.A few months after he had arrived in China, Mr Smith fell ________ love with the people and culture there.
5.The theory he sticks to ________(prove) to be of no use in his new work.
6.The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 ________(award) to Chinese writer Mo Yan, which inspired billions of Chinese people.
7.The younger generation are raised in a more open environment, which has enabled them ________(develop) in tune with their values in life.
8.The universities have got bigger in size, thus ________(allow) many more people the chance of higher education.
9.Their child is at the stage ________ she can say individual words but not full sentences.
10.A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than ________ who are not.
1.performances 句意为：在过去的三个月里，这名音乐家已经完成了十场演出。作宾语应用名词形式，且其前有ten修饰，所以用复数。故填performances。
2.original 作定语修饰function应用形容词。故填original。
3.conductor 句意为：每场音乐会都是不同的，这取决于指挥、音乐家和观众之间的互动。根据句意应用conductor。
4.in 句意为：到中国几个月后，史密斯先生就喜欢上了那里的人和文化。fall in love wilh...意为“爱上……，喜欢上……”。故填in。
5.proves 句意为：他坚持的理论在他的新工作中证明是毫无用处的。he slicks to是一个定语从句，修饰先行词The theory。prove在此用作连系动词，含义是“证明是”，一般来说，连系动词本身含有被动含义，所以不再用于被动语态。在一般现在时中，主语The theory是第三人称单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填proves。
6.was awarded 句意为：2012年的诺贝尔文学奖被授予了中国作家莫言，这激励了无数的中国人。award在此是谓语动词，与主语是被动关系，指过去的动作，所以应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was awarded。
7.to develop 句意为：年轻一代是在一个更加开放的环境中长大的，这使他们能够按照自己的人生观发展。enable sb to do sth意为“使某人能够做某事”。故填to develop。
8.allowing allow在此应用非谓语形式作结果状语，allow与主语The universities之间是逻辑上的主动关系，所以应用现在分词。故填allowing。
9.where 句意为：他们的孩子正处于能说单个单词而不能说完整句子的阶段。句中________ she can say individual words but not full sentences是一个定语从句，先行词是the stage，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，所以应用关系副词where。
10.those 句意为：一项研究表明，参加课外活动的学生比不参加的学生更快乐。此句中who are not是定语从句，修饰设空处的替代词。设空处替代the students，是特指，所以应用those。
III.短语填空
take part in, fall in love with, add... to..., for the first time, enable... to... lead to, on stage, graduate from, come up with, remind oneself of...,
1. The software ____ people ____ access the Internet in seconds.
2. She appeared ____ with George Michael.
3. I ____ her the moment I saw her.
4. We were asked to ____ some new ideas.
5. About 400 students ____ the competition.
6. Do you want to ____ your name ____ the list
7. He made a few notes to ____ what he wanted to say.
8. Kate ____ medical school last year.
9. Eating too much sugar can ____ health problems.
10. That was a very tough lesson, but ____ they told the truth.
1.enables; to 2.on stage 3.fell in love with 4.come up with 5.took part in 6.add; to 7.remind himself of 8.graduated from 9.lead to 10.for the first time
IV.翻译
1.随着许多奇怪的现象发生，住在这个小村庄的人们开始怀疑地震要来了。(with复合结构)
________ ________ ________ ________ ________, people living in the small village began to suspect that the earthquake was coming.
2.对学生来说，社会实践是更好地理解社会如何运作的机会。(opportunity)
Social practice is ________ ________ for students ________ ________ a better under standing of how society operates.
3.正如上面所提到的，高中生的数量正在增加。(mention)
________ ________ ________ ________, the number of the students in senior school is increasing.
4.不管这些照片是不是真的,那些把照片上传到网上的人都负有责任。(have的使动用法；update)
No matter whether the photos are real or not, the ones ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ are to blame.
5.录制一张激光唱片。如果你拥有电脑和麦克风，所有你需要的只是你的才能。
Record a CD. If you have a computer and microphone, ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
6.短途旅行可能不足以让一个人成为某个新领域的专家，但它为他提供了一个远离常规的好方法。(provide；routines)
A short trip may not be enough time for one to become an expert at something new, but ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
7.她生来就有一副优美的歌喉，被鼓励申请声乐专业。(非谓语动词短语)
________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________, she was encouraged to apply for the programme of vocal music.
8.《流浪地球》改编自雨果奖得主刘慈欣的短篇小说，是假期电影市场上最大的赢家。(adapt；非谓语动词短语)
________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ by Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin, The Wandering Earth was the biggest winner in the holiday film market.
1.With many strange phenomena happening
2.an opportunity; to gain/have
3.As is mentioned above
4.that/who have the photos uploaded onto the Internet
5.all you need is your talent
6.it provides a great way for him to keep away from routines/it provides him with a good way to keep away from routines
7.Born with a beautiful singing voice
8.Adapted from the short story written
V．语法填空.
The virtual choir is 1________ global phenomenon, creating a user-generated choir that brings together singers around the world through the use of technology. Singers record and upload their videos from different 2________(location) all over the world. Each video is then combined into one single performance to create the virtual choir.
The virtual choir was the idea of Eric Whitacre, an award-winning composer and conductor. Born on 2 January 1970, in Reno, Nevada, he graduated 3________ the University of Nevada. Later, he entered Juilliard School for 4________(far) study and received a master's degree in musical composition. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre's original compositions became 5________(high) popular among singers and choirs, 6________ led to the creation of the virtual choir.
The virtual choir began in 2009, when Whitacre received a video of a fan of his music. 7________(inspire), he called on his online fans to join together into one performance. The first virtual choir 8________(create), which had 185 singers from 12 countries.
The first-ever Virtual Youth Choir launched in 2014 after he 9________(film) for UNICEF, which was first seen on stage on 23 July 2014 in the UK. Altogether, 2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing his song “What If”. The virtual choir makes it possible for people around the world 10________(sing) with one voice, thus creating a better world.
1.________2.________3.________4.________5.________
6.________7.________8.________9.________10.________
1.a phenomenon是可数名词，此处是泛指一种全球的现象，所以应用不定冠词。故填a。
2.locations 设空前有different修饰，所以设空处应用复数形式。故填locations。
3.from graduate from...是固定搭配，意为“毕业于……”。故填from。
4.further far的比较级为furlher/farther。farther多用于表示实际距离“更远的”，farther多表示抽象意义“进一步；更深入”。由句意可知应填further。
5.highly 修饰形容词popular应用副词形式。故填highly。
6.which ________ led to the creation of the virtual choir在此处是非限制性定语从句，关系词在定语从句中作主语，指代前面整句话，所以应用关系代词which。
7.Inspired 此处是非谓语动词形式作状语，inspire与主语he是逻辑上的被动关系，所以应用过去分词。故填Inspired。
8.was created create在此是谓语动词，与主语是被动关系，是发生在过去的动作，所以应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was created。
9.had filmed film在此是谓语动词，与主语he是主动关系，是发生在launched前的动作，表示“过去的过去”，所以应用过去完成时。故填had filmed。
10.to sing make it possible for sb to do sth 意为“使某人做某事变得可能”。故填to sing。
二、拓展提升
I.阅读理解
A
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND-Students' involvement (参与) is a goal in schools everywhere. A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students-by bringing rhythm and fun to mathematics. The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.
Making math fun
The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott. Most of the performers are his students. "I use rap because it is something that appeals to students, and also because music aids memory," explains Scott.
Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including YouTube favorites Triangle Experts and Quadratic Formulatic, which have been viewed tens of thousands of times. "It is fun and the whole process is something that students appreciate," says Scott.
More than a teacher
Blair High School principal Renay Johnson is a big supporter. She even appears in Scott's latest video, Undefined Expressions.
"Mr. Scott is very motivating and engaging for students," notes Johnson. "He enjoys what he does. As you know, he engages students and mathematics through music. But he, is also our wrestling coach. He also sponsors the National Honor Society. And he is also a director of after-school sports academy. I am lucky to have him here as a teacher."
Scott was recognized as an outstanding educator last year by the Montgomery County Council. He was also honored the year by an African-American civil rights organization.
Jake Scott says he wants mathematics to be something that students look forward to learning. And he says the results will help them on a path to colleges and careers.
1. Why does Scott use rap to make math fun
A. It is closely connected with math.
B. It is a kind of music, with good beats.
C. It is a kind of music with good rhythm.
D. It is popular with students and helps memory.
2. Who are Scott's teaching approach especially for
A. Students who are poor in math.
B. Students who are fond of music and math.
C. Students who speak English as a second language.
D. Students who major in science and technology.
3. What can we conclude from the passage
A. Johnson doesn't approve of Scott's work.
B. Scott's work is recognized by the public.
C. Watching videos is a daily routine in math classes.
D. Scott makes students sing and dance in math class.
4. What is the main idea of the passage
A. A teacher uses music to make math fun and cool.
B. An introduction of a new teaching method to readers.
C. Mr. Scott is a successful math teacher.
D. Students' involvement is a goal in teaching.
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，主要叙述了一位老师用音乐使数学变得有趣的故事。
1．D 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，Scott用说唱音乐让数学变得有趣是因为说唱音乐对学生有吸引力并且有助于记忆，故选D项。
2．C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.”可知，Scott的教学方法特别针对把英语作为第二语言来讲的学生们，故选C项。
3.B 推理判断题。从倒数第二段我们可以得出Scott的工作得到了公众的认可，故选B项。
4．A 主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句可知，本文讲述的是一位老师用音乐使数学变得有趣，故选A项。
B
Author Walter Dean Myers died at the age of 76 after a brief illness.Walter Dean Myers was the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults and received many top awards.
The prolific author was loved for his vivid description of the lives of African American children,and for writing books for young people that covered different subjects.“Myers has written about all those subjects with deep understanding and a hard-won,qualified sense of hope,” said Leonard S.Marcus in 2008.
He was born in 1937 and was adopted by Florence Dean and Herbert after his mother died while giving birth to his younger sister.They loved him very much and his mother read to him from a very young age.Reading pushed him to discover worlds beyond his landscape.
He began writing at an early age.He wrote well in high school and an English teacher recognized this and advised him to keep on writing no matter what happened to him.“It’s what you do,” she said.
He dropped out of high school at 17 and joined the army.After finishing his service,he entered a dark period in his life.Myers began writing at night to pull himself through that miserable time.
In an essay published in The New York Times earlier this year,Myers described how a short story by James Arthur Baldwin helped change the course of his life.“I didn’t love the story,but I was lifted by it,”he wrote,“for it took place in Harlem,and it was a story concerned with black people like those I knew.By humanizing the people who were like me,Baldwin’s story also humanized me.The story gave me a permission that I didn’t know I needed,the permission to write about my own landscape,my own map.”
“I write books or the troubled boy I once was,” he wrote,“and for the boy who lives within me still.”
1.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A.How popular Myers was.
B.How Myers became successful.
C.What makes Myers’ works popular.
D.What people think of Myers’ works.
2.Who discovered Myers’ writing talent
A.James Arthur Baldwin. B.His mother.
C.Leonard S.Marcus. D.One of his teachers.
3.What does the underlined word “prolific” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Productive. B.Unfortunate.
C.Conservative. D.Humorous.
4.Why was the short story by James Arthur Baldwin so important for Myers
A.It helped him survive the dark period.
B.It inspired him to pursue his writing career.
C.He learned many writing techniques from it.
D.The author of the story permitted him to write.
本文是一篇记叙文,主要介绍了美国著名作家Walter Dean Myers的生活。
1 C 【解析】段落大意题。通读该段可知,该段首句为该段主题句,结合该段其他内容可知,这位多产的作家因其对非裔美国人生活的生动描述,以及为年轻人写的涉及不同话题的书籍而深受读者喜爱。由此可知,该段主要介绍了他的作品受欢迎的原因,故选C。
2 D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知,他在高中时写作就很好,一位英语老师认识到这一点并建议他无论发生什么事都要坚持写下去。据此可知,他的写作天赋是他的一位英语老师发现的,故选D。
3 A 【解析】词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句可知,Walter Dean Myers写了100多本儿童和年轻人读物,并获得了许多最高奖项。由此可推知,他是一位多产的作家。productive意为“多产的”,故选A。
4 B 【解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句以及本段最后一句可知,Baldwin写的故事鼓励了Myers追求他自己的写作事业,故选B。
II..七选五
How similar are language and music
Language is part of our daily life, no matter where we live in the world. It is the same with music, whether you listen to it on the radio on your drive to work or sit before an orchestra. Both language and music play a huge role in our culture. 1________
●Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. 2________ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
●3________
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
●Both share emotion.
4________ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share in that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. 5________ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A. Both are expressive.
B. Both vary with culture.
C. Here are some of their similarities.
D. How do you know that I am angry
E. We use language to express our thoughts.
F. So just as you read English, you can read music.
G. In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了语言和音乐有哪些相同之处。
1.C 根据上文Both language and music play a huge role in our culture. 可知，语言和音乐在我们的文化中扮演着重要的角色，下文介绍了语言和音乐的一系列共同点。C项(以下是它们的一些相似之处。)承上启下，符合语境。
2.F 根据设空前两句可知英语和音乐都是可以被记录下来并且能读取的。F项(正像你可以读英语一样，你也能读音乐。)承接上文。故选F项。
3.B 本空下段落的主要内容是音乐和语言都随着文化而变化。关键词是culture。故选B项。
4.D 根据空后的Of course you maybe able to see it in my face， but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly， music can sound angry， sad or happy.可知这里是说人们可以通过语言和音乐表达气愤和其他情绪，D项(你怎么知道我生气了？)符合语境。故选D项。
5.G G项中的sad music及feeling down与空前一句中的happy song及feel happy相对照，符合语境，故选G项。
III. 写作
Write a speech about music.
One possible version:
Hello, Everyone. I’m Lily. My topic is The Charm of Music.
Music is part of our life today. No one will say no to music and everybody has his own taste about music. When I was very small, my parents would let me listen to the classic music. They want to develop my interest and have a good taste. But as I grow up, I fall in love with rock music, which makes me feel cool. It is said that music can heal people’s soul. I agree with it. When I am not happy, I will listen to music and then dance in my bedroom. The moment I’m immersed myself in the music, I will forget my sorrow and annoyance soon.
What’s more, listening to songs is a good way to learn the second language. For many Chinese students, they learnt he words by listening to English songs that they like. It is an efficient way. Music is full of charm.姓名： 班级
UNIT 5 MUSIC
5.1 Reading and Thinking
一、基础巩固
I．单词拼写
Language is a social and cultural ____(现象).
He is the youngest person to receive the ____ (奖励).
She was a success both as a pianist and as a (指挥).
The (最初的) plan was not adopted for various reasons.
The movie is about (普通的) people but rather interesting.
We invited fifty people (总共)but only half of them turned up.
His _________(先前的) attempts had been unsuccessful, so he gave up trying.
I love (古典的) music,but I am not interested in jazz and rock music.
More wind power station will be built to meet the demand for clean (能源).
New technology has enabled development of an online “ (虚拟的) library”.
II.单句填空
1.The musician has given ten ________(perform) in the last three months.
2.With a number of movement sets, boxing styles, weapon skills and some unique fighting skills, kung fu keeps its ________(origin) function of self-defence.
3.Each concert is different, depending on the interaction among the ________(conduct), the musicians and the crowd.
4.A few months after he had arrived in China, Mr Smith fell ________ love with the people and culture there.
5.The theory he sticks to ________(prove) to be of no use in his new work.
6.The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 ________(award) to Chinese writer Mo Yan, which inspired billions of Chinese people.
7.The younger generation are raised in a more open environment, which has enabled them ________(develop) in tune with their values in life.
8.The universities have got bigger in size, thus ________(allow) many more people the chance of higher education.
9.Their child is at the stage ________ she can say individual words but not full sentences.
10.A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than ________ who are not.
III.短语填空
take part in, fall in love with, add... to..., for the first time, enable... to... lead to, on stage, graduate from, come up with, remind oneself of...,
1. The software ____ people ____ access the Internet in seconds.
2. She appeared ____ with George Michael.
3. I ____ her the moment I saw her.
4. We were asked to ____ some new ideas.
5. About 400 students ____ the competition.
6. Do you want to ____ your name ____ the list
7. He made a few notes to ____ what he wanted to say.
8. Kate ____ medical school last year.
9. Eating too much sugar can ____ health problems.
10. That was a very tough lesson, but ____ they told the truth.
IV.翻译
1.随着许多奇怪的现象发生，住在这个小村庄的人们开始怀疑地震要来了。(with复合结构)
________ ________ ________ ________ ________, people living in the small village began to suspect that the earthquake was coming.
2.对学生来说，社会实践是更好地理解社会如何运作的机会。(opportunity)
Social practice is ________ ________ for students ________ ________ a better under standing of how society operates.
3.正如上面所提到的，高中生的数量正在增加。(mention)
________ ________ ________ ________, the number of the students in senior school is increasing.
4.不管这些照片是不是真的,那些把照片上传到网上的人都负有责任。(have的使动用法；update)
No matter whether the photos are real or not, the ones ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ are to blame.
5.录制一张激光唱片。如果你拥有电脑和麦克风，所有你需要的只是你的才能。
Record a CD. If you have a computer and microphone, ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
6.短途旅行可能不足以让一个人成为某个新领域的专家，但它为他提供了一个远离常规的好方法。(provide；routines)
A short trip may not be enough time for one to become an expert at something new, but ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
7.她生来就有一副优美的歌喉，被鼓励申请声乐专业。(非谓语动词短语)
________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________, she was encouraged to apply for the programme of vocal music.
8.《流浪地球》改编自雨果奖得主刘慈欣的短篇小说，是假期电影市场上最大的赢家。(adapt；非谓语动词短语)
________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ by Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin, The Wandering Earth was the biggest winner in the holiday film market.
V．语法填空.
The virtual choir is 1________ global phenomenon, creating a user-generated choir that brings together singers around the world through the use of technology. Singers record and upload their videos from different 2________(location) all over the world. Each video is then combined into one single performance to create the virtual choir.
The virtual choir was the idea of Eric Whitacre, an award-winning composer and conductor. Born on 2 January 1970, in Reno, Nevada, he graduated 3________ the University of Nevada. Later, he entered Juilliard School for 4________(far) study and received a master's degree in musical composition. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre's original compositions became 5________(high) popular among singers and choirs, 6________ led to the creation of the virtual choir.
The virtual choir began in 2009, when Whitacre received a video of a fan of his music. 7________(inspire), he called on his online fans to join together into one performance. The first virtual choir 8________(create), which had 185 singers from 12 countries.
The first-ever Virtual Youth Choir launched in 2014 after he 9________(film) for UNICEF, which was first seen on stage on 23 July 2014 in the UK. Altogether, 2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing his song “What If”. The virtual choir makes it possible for people around the world 10________(sing) with one voice, thus creating a better world.
1.________2.________3.________4.________5.________
6.________7.________8.________9.________10.________
二、拓展提升
I.阅读理解
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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND-Students' involvement (参与) is a goal in schools everywhere. A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students-by bringing rhythm and fun to mathematics. The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language.
Making math fun
The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott. Most of the performers are his students. "I use rap because it is something that appeals to students, and also because music aids memory," explains Scott.
Scott started using rap videos three years ago. So far he has produced nine, including YouTube favorites Triangle Experts and Quadratic Formulatic, which have been viewed tens of thousands of times. "It is fun and the whole process is something that students appreciate," says Scott.
More than a teacher
Blair High School principal Renay Johnson is a big supporter. She even appears in Scott's latest video, Undefined Expressions.
"Mr. Scott is very motivating and engaging for students," notes Johnson. "He enjoys what he does. As you know, he engages students and mathematics through music. But he, is also our wrestling coach. He also sponsors the National Honor Society. And he is also a director of after-school sports academy. I am lucky to have him here as a teacher."
Scott was recognized as an outstanding educator last year by the Montgomery County Council. He was also honored the year by an African-American civil rights organization.
Jake Scott says he wants mathematics to be something that students look forward to learning. And he says the results will help them on a path to colleges and careers.
1. Why does Scott use rap to make math fun
A. It is closely connected with math.
B. It is a kind of music, with good beats.
C. It is a kind of music with good rhythm.
D. It is popular with students and helps memory.
2. Who are Scott's teaching approach especially for
A. Students who are poor in math.
B. Students who are fond of music and math.
C. Students who speak English as a second language.
D. Students who major in science and technology.
3. What can we conclude from the passage
A. Johnson doesn't approve of Scott's work.
B. Scott's work is recognized by the public.
C. Watching videos is a daily routine in math classes.
D. Scott makes students sing and dance in math class.
4. What is the main idea of the passage
A. A teacher uses music to make math fun and cool.
B. An introduction of a new teaching method to readers.
C. Mr. Scott is a successful math teacher.
D. Students' involvement is a goal in teaching.
B
Author Walter Dean Myers died at the age of 76 after a brief illness.Walter Dean Myers was the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults and received many top awards.
The prolific author was loved for his vivid description of the lives of African American children,and for writing books for young people that covered different subjects.“Myers has written about all those subjects with deep understanding and a hard-won,qualified sense of hope,” said Leonard S.Marcus in 2008.
He was born in 1937 and was adopted by Florence Dean and Herbert after his mother died while giving birth to his younger sister.They loved him very much and his mother read to him from a very young age.Reading pushed him to discover worlds beyond his landscape.
He began writing at an early age.He wrote well in high school and an English teacher recognized this and advised him to keep on writing no matter what happened to him.“It’s what you do,” she said.
He dropped out of high school at 17 and joined the army.After finishing his service,he entered a dark period in his life.Myers began writing at night to pull himself through that miserable time.
In an essay published in The New York Times earlier this year,Myers described how a short story by James Arthur Baldwin helped change the course of his life.“I didn’t love the story,but I was lifted by it,”he wrote,“for it took place in Harlem,and it was a story concerned with black people like those I knew.By humanizing the people who were like me,Baldwin’s story also humanized me.The story gave me a permission that I didn’t know I needed,the permission to write about my own landscape,my own map.”
“I write books or the troubled boy I once was,” he wrote,“and for the boy who lives within me still.”
1.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A.How popular Myers was.
B.How Myers became successful.
C.What makes Myers’ works popular.
D.What people think of Myers’ works.
2.Who discovered Myers’ writing talent
A.James Arthur Baldwin. B.His mother.
C.Leonard S.Marcus. D.One of his teachers.
3.What does the underlined word “prolific” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Productive. B.Unfortunate.
C.Conservative. D.Humorous.
4.Why was the short story by James Arthur Baldwin so important for Myers
A.It helped him survive the dark period.
B.It inspired him to pursue his writing career.
C.He learned many writing techniques from it.
D.The author of the story permitted him to write.
II..七选五
How similar are language and music
Language is part of our daily life, no matter where we live in the world. It is the same with music, whether you listen to it on the radio on your drive to work or sit before an orchestra. Both language and music play a huge role in our culture. 1________
●Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. 2________ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
●3________
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
●Both share emotion.
4________ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share in that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. 5________ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A. Both are expressive.
B. Both vary with culture.
C. Here are some of their similarities.
D. How do you know that I am angry
E. We use language to express our thoughts.
F. So just as you read English, you can read music.
G. In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.
III. 写作
Write a speech about music.
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