Unit 5 MUSIC
单元素养评估卷
第一部分 听力
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
A valuable musical instrument was played recently in its first public performance (表演) since being rediscovered in 2015. The instrument, a Stradivarius violin, had been stolen and was missing for 35 years.
The violin has a long history. It was made in the 18th Century. Later, the instrument belonged to Roman Totenberg, a Polish-born violinist. He died before the violin was rediscovered. Now, the violin belongs to one of his daughters and its sound is again being heard.
This week, one of Totenberg's former students, Mira Wang, played the instrument for the first time since its rediscovery.
Totenberg's three daughters all agreed that Mira Wang should perform with the Stradivarius. Amy Totenberg says the former student was close to her father.
Antonio Stradivari made the instrument in 1734. Roman Totenberg played the violin for almost 40 years. He performed on many famous concert stages around the world. Totenberg died in 2012 at the age of 101.
The Stradivarius was taken from his dressing room after a show. Daughter Nina Totenberg remembers what happened. " He was greeting well-wishers afterwards and when he turned around to go back and get the violin, it was gone. And they found the case thrown down the stairs in the place where the concert had been and they called the police and the FBI came.”
The disappearance of the violin remained a mystery (谜)for 35 years. Then, the former wife of the man who stole the instrument tried to sell it to a violin specialist who identified it. The former husband had once been a student of Totenberg.
In 2015, the Stradivarius violin was returned to Totenberg's three daughters. They had it repaired to playing condition.
The Totenberg sisters say they will sell the violin to a performer or a group. They want the instrument to be heard again by listeners around the world. Rare instruments also are musical treasures. In 2011, a Stradivarius violin was sold for more than $ 15 million.
1. Why was the performance unique
A. It was played by a Chinese musician.
B. It was played to honour a former violinist.
C. It was played with a lost - and - found valuable violin.
D. It was organized by a famous musician's daughters.
2. Why did Mira Wang have the honour to play the violin
A. She has the best skill to play the violin.
B. She will show the violin to the world.
C. She is familiar with the daughters.
D. She was related closely to its former owner, her teacher.
3. Who stole the violin
A. A violin specialist. B. A student of Totenberg's.
C. The former wife of a thief. D. One of the well-wishers at a concert.
4. What do you know about the rediscovered violin
A. It will change hands. B. It will be donated to a group.
C. It will be played only once. D. It will be kept in a museum.
B
It's OK to say you've never heard of Grime—unless you're from the UK. That's because this music type was invented in the UK in the early 2000s.
To someone who's not familiar with underground music culture, it's easy to get confused between hiphop and Grime since they are both noisy. And many people didn't bother to tell them apart, until earlier this month when Grime stars like Stormzy led this year's MOBO—“music of black origin”—award nominations(提名)in the UK.
Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop, by which Grime was influenced, it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people. But different from hip-hop, Grime singers sing in dialects with strong accents, giving a special flavour to their songs.
Lady Leshurr, known as the “Grime Queen”, said that she once tried to hide her accent, as she didn't want people to judge her. But one day, she realised that she didn't need to change herself just to please others. And there's no doubt that this is the most basic and important quality of Grime music: be yourself.
Also different from the hip-hop culture, which usually focuses on being rich, Grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena like Europe's refugee problem and the gap between the rich and the poor.
Although still quite young, Grime seems to be getting favoured by more and more people. In 2016, the English Grime artist Skepta won the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa, beating big names like David Bowie and Radiohead. However, no matter whether Grime is one day accepted by the mainstream music world or not, one thing is for sure: in Grime, singers always stay true to themselves.
5.What do hip-hop and Grime music have in common
A. They are born in the UK.
B. They make a lot of loud noise.
C. They challenge traditional cultures.
D. They are full of creative ideas.
6.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. Electronic music.
B. Hip-hop.
C. Grime music.
D. Black music.
7.What can be learnt about Grime singers
A. They care too much about themselves.
B. They refuse to be judged by others.
C. They tend to care about social problems.
D. They show strong independence qualities.
8.What does Skepta's success suggest
A. Grime is gradually getting recognised.
B. Singers should try to be themselves.
C. Crime has become mainstream music.
D. It is easy to win the Mercury Prize.
C
Across the world,studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading.These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys,and have a more positive attitude towards reading.
There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences.Parents read more with their daughters.This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls,as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage.Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls,girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.
So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially engineered gap for boys’ reading
To improve boys’ reading performance,parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading.This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called boy-friendly books that boys supposedly prefer.These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works,as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.
But this belief is not supported by recent research,which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction.Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful.Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.
Besides encouraging more fiction reading,there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books.Firstly,don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time.To match boys with suitable reading material,have regular discussion about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.
Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling.Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys,and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during lessons.Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.
In addition,we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls.Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model.Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.
9.According to the author,what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ and girls’ reading ability
A.Social factors.
B.Teaching methods.
C.Personal preferences.
D.Psychological differences.
10.Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading
A.To persuade boys to read more often.
B.To learn what boys are most interested in.
C.To help boys improve their language ability.
D.To show that adults are good reading role models.
11. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author
A.Before and after class.
B.At any time of the school day.
C.At regular times during lessons.
D.When they are in the lower grades.
12.What is the main purpose of the text
A.To show students ways to improve their reading.
B.To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.
C.To urge governments to provide more reading resources.
D.To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.
D
I have a special place in my heart for libraries.I have for as long as I can remember.I was always an enthusiastic reader,sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child.Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties,I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother,the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life.I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment.It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library,where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books.
Now,I see my children taking their children to the library and I love it that the excitement of going to the library lives on from generation to generation.
As a novelist,I’ve found a new relationship with libraries.I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book.I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers,a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book.Libraries,in their own way,help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and I think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can.Encourage readers to use the library.Share library announcements on your social media.Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
13.Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child
A.Cooperative. B.Uneasy.
C.Inseparable. D.Casual.
14.What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to
A.Pleasure from working in the library.
B.Joy of reading passed on in the family.
C.Wonderment from acting out the stories.
D.A closer bond developed with the readers.
15.What does the author call on other writers to do
A.Sponsor book fairs.
B.Write for social media.
C.Support libraries.
D.Purchase her novels.
16.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.Reading: A Source of Knowledge
B.My Idea about Writing
C.Library: A Haven for the Young
D.My Love of the Library
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The UN has recognized the contributions of volunteers on Dec.5,International Volunteer Day.Here,the four things are offered to consider before taking the leap into overseas volunteering.
Choose your organization carefully.
1 Volunteering may be a fund-raising mechanism(筹资机制) for a development project.For others,volunteering is fundamental to their programs,and those serving take on professional roles in longer-term development.
2
Volunteers want to help and make a difference,but most know this isn’t a purely selfless act.You will learn new skills,broaden your horizons and come to better understand yourself and the world. 3 Reflect on your motivations.You want to help reduce global poverty or protect the natural world,but what else Have you always wanted to travel,but not as a tourist Work with kids When you understand your motivations,you’ll be in a better position to choose the option that is right for you.
Work alongside the local community.
Often times,travelers volunteer in isolation(隔离) from the local community that they are working in. 4 This enables you to ensure you are committing to a project that promotes long term and sustainable change.
A volunteer trip is just the beginning.
5 Further ignite(点燃) the global change maker in you by taking your experience one step further when you return home.Spread the message of your transformative experience to others,helping to spark the change within them.
A.And that’s all OK.
B.Know why you’re going.
C.Don’t assume you know it all.
D.Communities always welcome volunteers.
E.Volunteer travel is a life-changing experience.
F.Some organizations require you to pay your own way,and often include a fee.
G.Make sure to travel with organizations that have strong partnerships with local communities.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Jack Bruce, singer and songwriter for the 1960s rock band Cream, died on Oct. 25th, 2014, at 71. Bruce's family confirmed the 1________ of the Scottish musician on his official website and Facebook page. “The world of music will be a poorer place without 2________, but he lives on in his 3________ and forever in our hearts.”
Considered one of the greatest rock trios(三人组)of all time, Cream was 4 by Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker in 1966. The 5________ produced such hits as “Sunshine of Your Love”, “Crossroads” and “Strange Brew”, many of which Bruce wrote and 6________. He also helped 7________ the memorable guitar riff(重复乐段) in “Sunshine of Your Love”.
The band members' infighting became almost as well-known as their musical talent, and the group 8 ways in 1968. “Jack felt that he had been lost too 9________ from his ideals and wanted to 10________ his musical and social roots,” according to his official biography.
11________ into a musical family in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1943, Bruce played in various dance bands and jazz groups before joining the Graham Bond Organisation in 1962, 12________ he met Baker. He later 13 John Mayall's Blues Breakers and met guitarist Eric Clapton, 14________ the formation of Cream.
After group 15________, Bruce went on to record solo albums(个人专辑)and front bands. He 16________ more than a dozen solo albums over the next four decades, including his latest, “Silver Rails” in March, 2014. Cream 17________ briefly in 1993 for the band's being introduced to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Baker expressed 18________ on his Facebook page for “the loss of a fine man”. “My thoughts and wishes are with his 19________ at this difficult time.”
Clapton, on his Facebook page, said Bruce “was a great 20________, and a great inspiration to me.”
1.A. achievement B. experience C. effect D. death
2.A. us B. them C. him D.it
3.A. music B. memory C. success D. reputation
4.A. found B. formed C. helped D. decided
5.A. band B. branch C. committee D. district
6.A. spoke B. played C. sang D. translated
7.A. keep up with B. come up with C. put up with D. catch up with
8. A. gathered B. transformed C. parted D. adopted
9.A. away B. close C. far D. near
10.A. prove B. create C. transform D. rediscover
11.A. Born B. Absorbed C. Taken D. Brought
12.A. why B. where C. what D. which
13.A. liked B. exchanged C. affected D. joined
14.A. turning to B. devoting to C. referring to D. leading to
15.A. put up B. gave up C. broke up D. brought up
16.A. repeated B. released C. sold D. bought
17.A. reunited B. recovered C. responded D. relaxed
18.A. excitement B. stress C. sadness D. anxiety
19.A. friends B. family C. fans D. partners
20.A. musician B. worker C. dancer D. scientist
第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式.
The following true story happened several years ago in the Paris Opera.A famous singer had agreed 1 (sing),and ticket sales were increasing.As a matter of fact,the night of the concert found the house packed and all the 2 (ticket) sold.The feeling of excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said,“Ladies and gentlemen,thank you for your enthusiastic support.I’m afraid because 3 illness,the man whom you come to hear will not be performing tonight.But we have found a person to take 4 (he) place.He will provide you with 5 same joy.”Hearing this,the crowd shouted in 6 (disappoint) and failed to hear the announcer mention the stand-in’s name.
The stand-in performer tried his best.When he had finished,there was nothing 7 an uncomfortable silence.No one applauded(鼓掌). 8 (sudden),a little boy stood up and shouted,“Daddy,I think you are wonderful!” In a moment,the crowd 9 (break) into thunderous applause.
We all need people in our lives 10 are willing to stand up once in a while and say,“I think you are wonderful.”
第四部分：写作
第一节 应用文写作
你所在的学校将要举办一次主题为“What Can We Do for Our School”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇英语演讲稿，要求从以下四方面任选一至两个方面进行阐述，并举例加以说明。
1．关心他人；
2．爱护学校设施；
3．美化校园；
4．营造良好的学习氛围。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：关爱 love and care；校园campus；设施 facility
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第二节
短文改错（此题供全国甲乙卷地区使用）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误．每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加．删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词：
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I am sorry to know that you're having so a bad time nowadays. In fact, as a Senior Three student, it is normal that everyone will have to face the special periods where things seem to be going worse and worse, so you don't have to worry so many. The most important thing is learn how to control our temper. Here are two useful tip：
First, talking to someone you trust for how you feel. Second, go outdoors and play team games with your friends. I hope you'll be soon feel calmer or carry on to achieve your goal.
概要写作 （此题供浙江地区使用）
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps；for there is a companionship of books as well as of men；and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness；amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and consoling us in age.
Men often discover their affinity(关系）to each other by the mutual love they have for a book just as two persons sometimes discover a friend by the admiration which both entertain for a third. There is an old proverb, “Love me, love my dog. ” But there is more wisdom in this:“Love me ，love my book. ” The book is a truer and higher bond of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author. They live in him together, and he in them.
Books possess an essence of immortality. They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues decay, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s minds，ages ago. What was then said and thought still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page. The only effect of time has been to sift out(筛选）the bad products; for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good.
The great and good do not die, even in this world. Embalmed in books, their spirits walk abroad. The book is a living voice. It is an intellect to which one still listens.
读后续写（此题供新高考地区使用）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Long ago,one old man had all the wisdom in the world.His name was Father Anansi.People always came to him for help and paid him well for his wisdom,and he grew rich and his family were never hungry.But Anansi feared that one day somebody would try to steal all his wisdom,and he would no longer possess the thing that brought him respect and wealth.And so one day,he decided to collect together all his wisdom in one big pot and hide it in the forest.
His son called Kweku Tsin was as clever as his father.He suspected that Anansi had secret plots,and decided to follow him.He walked behind his father and his big pot,until he came to the tallest tree in the forest.Anansi meant to climb to the top of the tree,and hang his pot of wisdom on the highest branch where nobody would see it.
Anansi fastened the pot in front of his body,and then he tried to climb the tree.But try as he might,he could not get beyond the first branch,and then he fell down to the ground.
“Ouch!”
He stood up and rubbed a bruise(碰伤)on his back.Not one to give up easily,he started to climb again.This time he reached the second branch before falling back to the ground.
“Ooh!Ouch!”
A third time,Anansi tried to climb the tree,and on this occasion he just managed to grab the third branch before he fell back onto the ground.
“Ooh!Ooh!Ouch!”
His son stepped out from behind the bush where he had been hiding and said,“Father,I have seen you try three times to climb the tree with the pot hanging in front of you.Thank you for this amusing comedy.My sides hurt because I have been laughing so much.But let me tell you how to do this.Put the pot on your back,and then you will find it much easier to climb the tree.”
Paragraph 1:
And Anansi immediately got angry and threw the pot down onto the ground,
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Paragraph 2:
And as he spoke,all the wisdom flew out of the pot
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单元素养评估卷
第一部分 听力
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
A valuable musical instrument was played recently in its first public performance (表演) since being rediscovered in 2015. The instrument, a Stradivarius violin, had been stolen and was missing for 35 years.
The violin has a long history. It was made in the 18th Century. Later, the instrument belonged to Roman Totenberg, a Polish-born violinist. He died before the violin was rediscovered. Now, the violin belongs to one of his daughters and its sound is again being heard.
This week, one of Totenberg's former students, Mira Wang, played the instrument for the first time since its rediscovery.
Totenberg's three daughters all agreed that Mira Wang should perform with the Stradivarius. Amy Totenberg says the former student was close to her father.
Antonio Stradivari made the instrument in 1734. Roman Totenberg played the violin for almost 40 years. He performed on many famous concert stages around the world. Totenberg died in 2012 at the age of 101.
The Stradivarius was taken from his dressing room after a show. Daughter Nina Totenberg remembers what happened. " He was greeting well-wishers afterwards and when he turned around to go back and get the violin, it was gone. And they found the case thrown down the stairs in the place where the concert had been and they called the police and the FBI came.”
The disappearance of the violin remained a mystery (谜)for 35 years. Then, the former wife of the man who stole the instrument tried to sell it to a violin specialist who identified it. The former husband had once been a student of Totenberg.
In 2015, the Stradivarius violin was returned to Totenberg's three daughters. They had it repaired to playing condition.
The Totenberg sisters say they will sell the violin to a performer or a group. They want the instrument to be heard again by listeners around the world. Rare instruments also are musical treasures. In 2011, a Stradivarius violin was sold for more than $ 15 million.
1. Why was the performance unique
A. It was played by a Chinese musician.
B. It was played to honour a former violinist.
C. It was played with a lost - and - found valuable violin.
D. It was organized by a famous musician's daughters.
2. Why did Mira Wang have the honour to play the violin
A. She has the best skill to play the violin.
B. She will show the violin to the world.
C. She is familiar with the daughters.
D. She was related closely to its former owner, her teacher.
3. Who stole the violin
A. A violin specialist. B. A student of Totenberg's.
C. The former wife of a thief. D. One of the well-wishers at a concert.
4. What do you know about the rediscovered violin
A. It will change hands. B. It will be donated to a group.
C. It will be played only once. D. It will be kept in a museum.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一把乐器——斯特拉迪瓦里小提琴，它曾经被盗，失踪了35年。描写了它从诞生，被盗，重现以及被出售的经历。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“A valuable musical instrument was played recently in its first public performance (表演) since being rediscovered in 2015. The instrument, a Stradivarius violin, had been stolen and was missing for 35 years.”（近日，一件珍贵的乐器在2015年被重新发现后首次公开演出。这把乐器是一把斯特拉迪瓦里小提琴，曾经被盗，失踪了35年。）可知，这场表演的特别之处在于演奏这首曲子的是一把失而复得的珍贵小提琴。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第四段“Totenberg's three daughters all agreed that Mira Wang should perform with the Stradivarius. Amy Totenberg says the former student was close to her father.”（托滕伯格的三个女儿都同意Mira Wang应该和斯特拉迪瓦里一起表演。艾米·托滕伯格表示，这名前学生与她父亲关系密切。）可知，Mira Wang能有幸演奏小提琴是因为她和它的前主人，她的老师有密切的关系。故选D项。
3. 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Then, the former wife of the man who stole the instrument tried to sell it to a violin specialist who identified it. The former husband had once been a student of Totenberg.”（然后，偷琴人的前妻试图把它卖给一位鉴定出它的小提琴专家。她的前夫曾是托滕贝格的学生。）可知，偷琴人是托滕伯格的一个学生。故选B项。
4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Totenberg sisters say they will sell the violin to a performer or a group. They want the instrument to be heard again by listeners around the world. Rare instruments also are musical treasures. In 2011, a Stradivarius violin was sold for more than $ 15 million.”（托滕伯格姐妹表示，她们将把小提琴卖给一个表演者或团体。他们希望世界各地的听众能再次听到这一乐器。稀有的乐器也是音乐的瑰宝。2011年，一把斯特拉迪瓦里小提琴以超过1500万美元的价格售出。）可猜测，这把琴它将易手。故选A项。
B
It's OK to say you've never heard of Grime—unless you're from the UK. That's because this music type was invented in the UK in the early 2000s.
To someone who's not familiar with underground music culture, it's easy to get confused between hiphop and Grime since they are both noisy. And many people didn't bother to tell them apart, until earlier this month when Grime stars like Stormzy led this year's MOBO—“music of black origin”—award nominations(提名)in the UK.
Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop, by which Grime was influenced, it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people. But different from hip-hop, Grime singers sing in dialects with strong accents, giving a special flavour to their songs.
Lady Leshurr, known as the “Grime Queen”, said that she once tried to hide her accent, as she didn't want people to judge her. But one day, she realised that she didn't need to change herself just to please others. And there's no doubt that this is the most basic and important quality of Grime music: be yourself.
Also different from the hip-hop culture, which usually focuses on being rich, Grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena like Europe's refugee problem and the gap between the rich and the poor.
Although still quite young, Grime seems to be getting favoured by more and more people. In 2016, the English Grime artist Skepta won the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa, beating big names like David Bowie and Radiohead. However, no matter whether Grime is one day accepted by the mainstream music world or not, one thing is for sure: in Grime, singers always stay true to themselves.
5.What do hip-hop and Grime music have in common
A. They are born in the UK.
B. They make a lot of loud noise.
C. They challenge traditional cultures.
D. They are full of creative ideas.
6.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. Electronic music.
B. Hip-hop.
C. Grime music.
D. Black music.
7.What can be learnt about Grime singers
A. They care too much about themselves.
B. They refuse to be judged by others.
C. They tend to care about social problems.
D. They show strong independence qualities.
8.What does Skepta's success suggest
A. Grime is gradually getting recognised.
B. Singers should try to be themselves.
C. Crime has become mainstream music.
D. It is easy to win the Mercury Prize.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了来自英国的一种音乐类型——Grime。
5.B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句To someone who's not familiar with underground music culture， it's easy to get confused between hip-hop and Grime since they are both noisy.可知，不熟悉地下音乐文化的人很容易混淆hip-hop和Grime，因为它们都很吵。故选B项。
6.C 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop， by which Grime was influenced， it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people.可知，Grime受到英国电子音乐和嘻哈音乐的影响，它主要反映了年轻人的思想。所以主语it指代的是Grime。故选C项。
7.C 细节理解题。根据第五段中的Grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena like Europe's refugee problem and the gap between the rich and the poor可知，Grime歌手更多地关注诸如欧洲难民问题和贫富差距等社会现象。故选C项。
8.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句和第二句Although still quite young， Grime seems to be getting favoured by more and more people. In 2016， the English Grime artist Skepta won the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa， heating big names like David Bowie and Radiohead.可知，Grime歌手Skepta凭借专辑Konnichiwa获得了水星奖，打败了像大卫·鲍伊和电台司令乐队这样的知名音乐人。由此可推断出，Grime在逐渐被人们认可和接受。故选A项。
C
Across the world,studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading.These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys,and have a more positive attitude towards reading.
There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences.Parents read more with their daughters.This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls,as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage.Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls,girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.
So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially engineered gap for boys’ reading
To improve boys’ reading performance,parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading.This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called boy-friendly books that boys supposedly prefer.These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works,as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.
But this belief is not supported by recent research,which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction.Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful.Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.
Besides encouraging more fiction reading,there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books.Firstly,don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time.To match boys with suitable reading material,have regular discussion about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.
Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling.Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys,and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during lessons.Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.
In addition,we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls.Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model.Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.
9.According to the author,what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ and girls’ reading ability
A.Social factors.
B.Teaching methods.
C.Personal preferences.
D.Psychological differences.
10.Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading
A.To persuade boys to read more often.
B.To learn what boys are most interested in.
C.To help boys improve their language ability.
D.To show that adults are good reading role models.
11. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author
A.Before and after class.
B.At any time of the school day.
C.At regular times during lessons.
D.When they are in the lower grades.
12.What is the main purpose of the text
A.To show students ways to improve their reading.
B.To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.
C.To urge governments to provide more reading resources.
D.To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.
本文简要分析了男孩和女孩阅读能力有差异的原因,着重讨论了如何提高男孩子的阅读兴趣,从而提高其阅读能力。
9 A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二、三段的内容可推知,作者认为男孩和女孩在阅读能力方面的差异是由社会因素造成的,故选A。
10 B 【解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段最后一句可知,作者建议大人们经常和男孩子们谈论阅读是为了让大人能够了解男孩子们的兴趣,故选B。
11 C 【解析】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一句并结合对本段的整体理解可推知,作者建议学校在上课期间为学生提供接触图书馆的机会,故选C。
12 D 【解析】写作意图题。根据第三段和对全文的整体理解可推知,本文主要就如何提高男孩子的阅读能力进行了探讨,故选D。
D
I have a special place in my heart for libraries.I have for as long as I can remember.I was always an enthusiastic reader,sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child.Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties,I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother,the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life.I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment.It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library,where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books.
Now,I see my children taking their children to the library and I love it that the excitement of going to the library lives on from generation to generation.
As a novelist,I’ve found a new relationship with libraries.I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book.I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers,a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book.Libraries,in their own way,help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and I think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can.Encourage readers to use the library.Share library announcements on your social media.Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
13.Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child
A.Cooperative. B.Uneasy.
C.Inseparable. D.Casual.
14.What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to
A.Pleasure from working in the library.
B.Joy of reading passed on in the family.
C.Wonderment from acting out the stories.
D.A closer bond developed with the readers.
15.What does the author call on other writers to do
A.Sponsor book fairs.
B.Write for social media.
C.Support libraries.
D.Purchase her novels.
16.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.Reading: A Source of Knowledge
B.My Idea about Writing
C.Library: A Haven for the Young
D.My Love of the Library
本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者是一个热情的读者,孩提时热衷读书,第一份工作在图书馆。作为小说家,作者呼吁其他作家支持图书馆,宣传图书馆。
13 C 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段可推断,作者小时候与书是密不可分的。故选C。
14 B 【解析】词义猜测题。根据第三段可知,图书馆在作者的生活中又增添了新的意义,阅读的乐趣在家庭中代代相传。故选B。
15 C 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可推断,作者呼吁其他的作家支持图书馆。故选C。
16 D 【解析】主旨大意题。纵观全文可知,文章讲述了作者是一名热情地读者,作者呼吁其他作家支持图书馆,宣传图书馆。故选D。
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The UN has recognized the contributions of volunteers on Dec.5,International Volunteer Day.Here,the four things are offered to consider before taking the leap into overseas volunteering.
Choose your organization carefully.
1 Volunteering may be a fund-raising mechanism(筹资机制) for a development project.For others,volunteering is fundamental to their programs,and those serving take on professional roles in longer-term development.
2
Volunteers want to help and make a difference,but most know this isn’t a purely selfless act.You will learn new skills,broaden your horizons and come to better understand yourself and the world. 3 Reflect on your motivations.You want to help reduce global poverty or protect the natural world,but what else Have you always wanted to travel,but not as a tourist Work with kids When you understand your motivations,you’ll be in a better position to choose the option that is right for you.
Work alongside the local community.
Often times,travelers volunteer in isolation(隔离) from the local community that they are working in. 4 This enables you to ensure you are committing to a project that promotes long term and sustainable change.
A volunteer trip is just the beginning.
5 Further ignite(点燃) the global change maker in you by taking your experience one step further when you return home.Spread the message of your transformative experience to others,helping to spark the change within them.
A.And that’s all OK.
B.Know why you’re going.
C.Don’t assume you know it all.
D.Communities always welcome volunteers.
E.Volunteer travel is a life-changing experience.
F.Some organizations require you to pay your own way,and often include a fee.
G.Make sure to travel with organizations that have strong partnerships with local communities.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
本文是一篇说明文。你想成为一名海外志愿者吗 成为海外志愿者之前你有四件事需要考虑。
1 F 【解析】根据空后一句可知,组织需要你自付路费,并常常会要求缴纳参加该组织的费用。故选F。
2 B 【解析】空处下文主要陈述了你需要知道你去的原因。故选B。
3 A 【解析】根据空前一句可知,这里是对上文作的总结性评述,同时引出后面的内容。故选A。
4 G 【解析】根据该段小标题“Work alongside the local community.”和空后一句可知,此处是呼应小标题,引出后一句。故选G。
5 E 【解析】根据该段小标题“A volunteer trip is just the beginning.”和空后的内容可知,志愿旅行是一种改变人生的经历。故选E。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Jack Bruce, singer and songwriter for the 1960s rock band Cream, died on Oct. 25th, 2014, at 71. Bruce's family confirmed the 1________ of the Scottish musician on his official website and Facebook page. “The world of music will be a poorer place without 2________, but he lives on in his 3________ and forever in our hearts.”
Considered one of the greatest rock trios(三人组)of all time, Cream was 4 by Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker in 1966. The 5________ produced such hits as “Sunshine of Your Love”, “Crossroads” and “Strange Brew”, many of which Bruce wrote and 6________. He also helped 7________ the memorable guitar riff(重复乐段) in “Sunshine of Your Love”.
The band members' infighting became almost as well-known as their musical talent, and the group 8 ways in 1968. “Jack felt that he had been lost too 9________ from his ideals and wanted to 10________ his musical and social roots,” according to his official biography.
11________ into a musical family in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1943, Bruce played in various dance bands and jazz groups before joining the Graham Bond Organisation in 1962, 12________ he met Baker. He later 13 John Mayall's Blues Breakers and met guitarist Eric Clapton, 14________ the formation of Cream.
After group 15________, Bruce went on to record solo albums(个人专辑)and front bands. He 16________ more than a dozen solo albums over the next four decades, including his latest, “Silver Rails” in March, 2014. Cream 17________ briefly in 1993 for the band's being introduced to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Baker expressed 18________ on his Facebook page for “the loss of a fine man”. “My thoughts and wishes are with his 19________ at this difficult time.”
Clapton, on his Facebook page, said Bruce “was a great 20________, and a great inspiration to me.”
1.A. achievement B. experience C. effect D. death
2.A. us B. them C. him D.it
3.A. music B. memory C. success D. reputation
4.A. found B. formed C. helped D. decided
5.A. band B. branch C. committee D. district
6.A. spoke B. played C. sang D. translated
7.A. keep up with B. come up with C. put up with D. catch up with
8. A. gathered B. transformed C. parted D. adopted
9.A. away B. close C. far D. near
10.A. prove B. create C. transform D. rediscover
11.A. Born B. Absorbed C. Taken D. Brought
12.A. why B. where C. what D. which
13.A. liked B. exchanged C. affected D. joined
14.A. turning to B. devoting to C. referring to D. leading to
15.A. put up B. gave up C. broke up D. brought up
16.A. repeated B. released C. sold D. bought
17.A. reunited B. recovered C. responded D. relaxed
18.A. excitement B. stress C. sadness D. anxiety
19.A. friends B. family C. fans D. partners
20.A. musician B. worker C. dancer D. scientist
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了摇滚音乐人杰克·布鲁斯的生平和他的乐队的形成和发展。
1.D 根据设空前的died on Oct. 25 th, 2014, at 71可知，此处指布鲁斯的家人证实了他的死亡。故选D项。
2.C 根据前文Bruce's family confirmed the ________ of the Scottish musician on his official website and Facebook page.中的his可知，布鲁斯为男性。故选C项。
3.A 根据设空前的The world of music will be a poorer place without... 可知，此处是说人们会记住他的音乐，并在他的音乐中怀念他，即他活在他的音乐中。故选A项。
4.B 根据第四段最后一句中的formation of Cream可知此处表示奶油乐队由布鲁斯等三人组成。故选B项。
5.A 根据前文Considered one of the greatest rock trios of all Lime 可知， 此处是指这个乐队创作了很多风行一时的作品。故选A项。
6.C 根据第一段第一句可知，此处是指这些歌曲大部分由布鲁斯创作和演唱的。故选C项。
7.B 根据前文可知，布鲁斯又创作又演唱，他也帮助在歌曲《爱的阳光》中想出(come up with)了令人难以忘记的重复乐段。故选B项。
8.C 根据前文The band members* infighting became almost as well-known as their musical talent可知，此处是说因为乐队成员的暗斗使得乐队分道扬镳，part ways意为“分道扬镳”。故选C项。
9.C 根据设空前的lost可知选C项。too far from意为“距离……太远”。故选C项。
10.D 根据设空前的Jack felt that he had been lost too ________ from his ideals可知，此处他想重新发现他的音乐和社会的根。rediscover意为“重新发现”。故选D项。
11.A 此处指他出生在音乐世家，be born into/to sth为固定搭配，表示“出生于某种情况(家庭等)”。故选A项。
12.B 此处________ he met Baker是定语从句修饰先行词the Graham Bond Organisation，关系词在定语从句中作状语，指地点，所以应用where。故选B项。
13.D 根据前文joining the Graham Bond Organisation in 1962 可知，此处表示他之后加入了约翰·梅奥尔的Blues Breakers并且遇见了吉他手埃里克·克拉普顿。故选D项。
14.D 根据第二段可知布鲁斯、贝克和克拉普顿在1966年组成了奶油乐队，所以布鲁斯与其余两人的相继相遇致使奶油乐队组成。lead to意为“导致”。故选D项。
15.C 根据后文Bruce went on to record solo albums and front bands 可知，后来他开始录制个人专辑，这说明乐队解散了。put up意为“张贴；搭建”；give up意为“放弃”；break up意为“解体；分手”；bring up意为“抚养；养大”。故选C项。
16.B 根据宾语a dozen solo albums可知，此处表示他发布了超过十二张的个人专辑。故选B项。
17.A 根据前文可知，乐队在1968年解散了，所以此处是说乐队在1993年短暂地重聚。reunite意为“重聚”，符合语境。故选A项。
18.C 根据“the loss of a fine man”可知，此处表示贝克在网上表达了他的悲伤。故选C项。
19.B 根据常识可知，逝者的好友应向逝者的家人表示关心。故选B项。
20.A 根据第一段中的the Scottish musician可知布鲁斯是一名伟大的音乐家。故选A项。
第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式.
The following true story happened several years ago in the Paris Opera.A famous singer had agreed 1 (sing),and ticket sales were increasing.As a matter of fact,the night of the concert found the house packed and all the 2 (ticket) sold.The feeling of excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said,“Ladies and gentlemen,thank you for your enthusiastic support.I’m afraid because 3 illness,the man whom you come to hear will not be performing tonight.But we have found a person to take 4 (he) place.He will provide you with 5 same joy.”Hearing this,the crowd shouted in 6 (disappoint) and failed to hear the announcer mention the stand-in’s name.
The stand-in performer tried his best.When he had finished,there was nothing 7 an uncomfortable silence.No one applauded(鼓掌). 8 (sudden),a little boy stood up and shouted,“Daddy,I think you are wonderful!” In a moment,the crowd 9 (break) into thunderous applause.
We all need people in our lives 10 are willing to stand up once in a while and say,“I think you are wonderful.”
本文讲了一次演唱会中由于歌星生病找了一个人来代替,结果全场的人都很失望不愿给予掌声,一个孩子带头鼓掌的故事。
1 to sing 【解析】agree to do sth.同意做某事。
2 tickets 【解析】根据句意可知,所有的票都卖光了,所以ticket要用复数形式。
3 of 【解析】because of是固定搭配,意为“因为”。
4 his 【解析】take one’s place 是固定短语,意为“代替”。所以用his。
5 the 【解析】same 前面必须加the,the same相同的。
6 disappointment 【解析】介词in的后面跟名词,disappoint的名词形式是disappointment。in disappointment表示“失望地”。
7 but 【解析】there is nothing but…表示“除了……什么都没有”。
8 Suddenly 【解析】suddenly是副词,意为“突然地”,在句中做状语。
9 broke 【解析】文章的叙述用的是一般过去时,所以此处也用一般过去时,break的过去式是broke。
10 who/that 【解析】先行词是people ,在定语从句中做主语,所以用who或者that来引导。
第四部分：写作
第一节 应用文写作
你所在的学校将要举办一次主题为“What Can We Do for Our School”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇英语演讲稿，要求从以下四方面任选一至两个方面进行阐述，并举例加以说明。
1．关心他人；
2．爱护学校设施；
3．美化校园；
4．营造良好的学习氛围。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：关爱 love and care；校园campus；设施 facility
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参考范文
Hello，everyone.It’s nice to speak about what we can do for our school，and I think each
of us can do something.
The first thing that we can do is to protect the facilities in our school.Not only should we never forget to turn off the light or close the door when we leave the classroom，but also we should not leave the tap water running if it is not necessary.The second thing we can do is to make our campus more beautiful by planting trees and developing a good habit of not littering about.
If everyone does his bit for our school，I believe our school will soon take on a new look and become a better place to study and live in.
Thank you for listening!
第二节
短文改错（此题供全国甲乙卷地区使用）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误．每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加．删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词：
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I am sorry to know that you're having so a bad time nowadays. In fact, as a Senior Three student, it is normal that everyone will have to face the special periods where things seem to be going worse and worse, so you don't have to worry so many. The most important thing is learn how to control our temper. Here are two useful tip：
First, talking to someone you trust for how you feel. Second, go outdoors and play team games with your friends. I hope you'll be soon feel calmer or carry on to achieve your goal.
参考答案：
（1）so改为such. 考查固定搭配。句意：我很遗憾知道你现在过得很不愉快。根据固定搭配so+形容词+a+单数名词=such+a+形容词+单数名词，故so改为such .
（2）where改为when. 考查定语从句。句意：每个人都要面对事情似乎越来越糟的特殊时期是很正常的，所以你不必那么担心。先行词为时间名词，在定语从句中作时间状语，所以用when引导，where作地点状语，故where改为when.
（3）many改为much. 考查词义辨析。句意：每个人都要面对事情似乎越来越糟的特殊时期是很正常的，所以你不必那么担心。修饰动词，所以用so much, so much还可以修饰不可数名词，so much修饰复数名词，故many改为much.
（4）learn前加to. 考查不定式。句意：最重要的是学会如何控制自己的脾气。作表语，所以用不定式，故learn前加to.
（5）our 改为your. 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：最重要的是学会如何控制自己的脾气。指对方，所以用形容词性物主代词your放在名词前面，故our 改为your.
（6）tip改为tips. 考查名词的数。句意：以下是两个有用的提示。前面有大于一的数字，所以用复数名词，故tip改为tips.
（7）talking改为talk. 考查祈使句。句意：首先，和你信任的人谈谈你的感受。本句为祈使句表示建议，所以用动词原形开头，故talking改为talk.
（8）for改为about. 考查介词。句意：首先，和你信任的人谈谈你的感受。表示"关于"，所以用介词about, 故for改为about.
（9）去掉be. 考查句子结构。句意：我希望你很快就会平静下来，继续实现你的目标。后面有系动词feel, 所以be多余，故去掉be.
（10）or改为and. 考查连词。句意：我希望你很快就会平静下来，继续实现你的目标。前后是并列关系，而不是选择关系，所以用and连接，故or改为and.
概要写作 （此题供浙江地区使用）
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps；for there is a companionship of books as well as of men；and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness；amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and consoling us in age.
Men often discover their affinity(关系）to each other by the mutual love they have for a book just as two persons sometimes discover a friend by the admiration which both entertain for a third. There is an old proverb, “Love me, love my dog. ” But there is more wisdom in this:“Love me ，love my book. ” The book is a truer and higher bond of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author. They live in him together, and he in them.
Books possess an essence of immortality. They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues decay, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s minds，ages ago. What was then said and thought still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page. The only effect of time has been to sift out(筛选）the bad products; for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good.
The great and good do not die, even in this world. Embalmed in books, their spirits walk abroad. The book is a living voice. It is an intellect to which one still listens.
参考范文：
People should choose the best men and books to be their companion (要点1). And a good book could not only be one of their best friends who is usually a man(要点2)，but also be the bridge of friendships among people(要点3) . Besides，books are considered to be immortal in essence, especially good books(要点4) . Therefore, good books are really important and helpful to all the people(要点5) .
读后续写（此题供新高考地区使用）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Long ago,one old man had all the wisdom in the world.His name was Father Anansi.People always came to him for help and paid him well for his wisdom,and he grew rich and his family were never hungry.But Anansi feared that one day somebody would try to steal all his wisdom,and he would no longer possess the thing that brought him respect and wealth.And so one day,he decided to collect together all his wisdom in one big pot and hide it in the forest.
His son called Kweku Tsin was as clever as his father.He suspected that Anansi had secret plots,and decided to follow him.He walked behind his father and his big pot,until he came to the tallest tree in the forest.Anansi meant to climb to the top of the tree,and hang his pot of wisdom on the highest branch where nobody would see it.
Anansi fastened the pot in front of his body,and then he tried to climb the tree.But try as he might,he could not get beyond the first branch,and then he fell down to the ground.
“Ouch!”
He stood up and rubbed a bruise(碰伤)on his back.Not one to give up easily,he started to climb again.This time he reached the second branch before falling back to the ground.
“Ooh!Ouch!”
A third time,Anansi tried to climb the tree,and on this occasion he just managed to grab the third branch before he fell back onto the ground.
“Ooh!Ooh!Ouch!”
His son stepped out from behind the bush where he had been hiding and said,“Father,I have seen you try three times to climb the tree with the pot hanging in front of you.Thank you for this amusing comedy.My sides hurt because I have been laughing so much.But let me tell you how to do this.Put the pot on your back,and then you will find it much easier to climb the tree.”
Paragraph 1:
And Anansi immediately got angry and threw the pot down onto the ground,
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Paragraph 2:
And as he spoke,all the wisdom flew out of the pot
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One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
And Anansi immediately got angry and threw the pot down onto the ground,“What is the point of all the wisdom,if my son who has no wisdom collected in the pot knows how to do this simple thing better than I do Why do I bother to hide it in the forest ”he angrily said and demanded to know.
Paragraph 2:
And as he spoke,all the wisdom flew out of the pot and moved quickly around the four corners of the world.Wisdom did no longer just belong to Father Anansi. It is said that this is the reason why there is so much wisdom in the world.Since then,people have known how to take care of things,how to make things work,and how to get things done.In addition,people can change the world to get it to become better and better.And all things happen because of the bad temper of Father Anansi who threw down the pot of wisdom in anger.
