Unit 5 Music
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2020·潍坊市6月高考模拟)
Crazy at home？Travel restrictions limit your wanderlust？For now，from the safety of your couch，you can still explore the world with these travel inspiring films.
The Beach
Maya Bay，Thailand
If there was ever a movie that tells about the search to find your own private paradise，this is it.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio，The Beach follows backpackers' search for a hidden mysterious utopia in Thailand.Ironically，Maya Bay has become so overrun with tourists since the movie was filmed that it was forced to close until 2021 due to environmental concerns.
Tracks
The Outback，Australia
Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2，000 mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels，the film spotlights the vast Outback.You'll get lost in the wild beauty of the country as glimpses of these wonders such as Uluru fill the screen.
Lost in Translation
Tokyo，Japan
This classic won Sofia Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and numerous fans for its quiet brilliance describing the loneliness of travel.Suffering from jet lag and culture shock，two drifting foreigners—Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson—bond over drinks at the Park Hyatt Tokyo in the fascinating up all night world of Tokyo.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Nuuk，Greenland
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this film adaptation of a short story about an unlucky dreamer who leads a sedentary(久坐不动的)life working for Life magazine.That is until he goes on a wild adventure tracking down a film negative for the last issue.From jumping out of a helicopter in Greenland to spotting rare snow leopards in the Himalayas，Mitty reminds us about the rewards of stepping out of our comfort zone.
1．Which film is from a true story
A．The Beach.
B．Tracks.
C．Lost in Translation.
D．The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
2．What appeals to the audience most in Lost in Translation
A．Its famous director.
B．The natural beauty of Tokyo.
C．Its presentation of loneliness.
D．The friendship of two foreigners.
3．In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A．Science. B．Entertainment.
C．Fashion. D．Sports.
B
(2021·山东新高考第一次模拟)
Next time you find yourself tending to your flower garden，you may want to stay quiet.The flowers are listening.
Israeli scientists discovered that the plants hear bees approaching and attempt to lure them in with sweeter nectar(花蜜).In several experiments，they found that playing audio recordings of buzzing bees around certain flowers will cause the sugar concentration in the nectar to rise by about 20% in less than five minutes.Such a rapid reaction by plants to sound had never previously been reported.Just to make a comparison，the researchers also tried a higher frequency noise—like that made by a mosquito or a bat—and the flowers did not respond.
The authors pointed out that the behavior is actually in line with the natural order of things，considering that a plant's ability to sense its environment and respond to it is critical for its survival.So，it seems that plants have some sort of consciousness.
This is not the first time that plants have reacted to the sound around them.In a 2009 study，the researchers found that women's voices help make plants grow faster.In that experiment，tomato plants were found to grow two inches taller when they were tended to by a female gardener.
What if we told you that a potato chip bag left on the floor of a break room could listen in on office gossip？As people were talking around the potato chip bag，they were sending tiny sound vibrations(震动) into the air.Those vibrations then hit lifeless objects around the room.If you had a camera that was zoomed in on one of those objects extremely closely，in theory，you could actually see the object move along with the vibrations.You could then feed that video into a computer program that could translate the vibrations and you could play back the audio of the conversation that just took place.
So the next time you're at the botanical garden or in a grocery aisle，be careful what you say.Someone—or something—might be listening.
4．Which of the following best explains “lure” in Paragraph 2
A．Shut. B．Attract.
C．Trap. D．Lead.
5．What is vital for plants to survive
A．The soil they depend on to grow.
B．The audio recordings played to them.
C．The identification to the sound frequency.
D．The power to sense and react to the environment.
6．What can speed up the growth of plants
A．The women's voice.
B．The strength of the vibration.
C．The species of the young plant.
D．The number of the music played.
7．What is the main idea of the text
A．The frequency of vibrations determines plants' growth.
B．Sound vibrations can be processed into audio.
C．Buzzing bees can increase the production of nectar.
D．Plants or lifeless objects may have the ability to listen.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2021·惠州市高三第一次调研)
How do you wake up in the morning？If you set an alarm on your phone or clock that sounds like this：beep beep beep，that hard，unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess(昏昏沉沉).__1__？A recent study says yes.The answer is music.
Researchers say alarms that have a melody can help people feel fresher in the morning.The study，carried out by researchers in Australia，involved 50 people.They answered questions about the alarm sound they like to wake up to.__2__．
Sleep inertia(惯性) is another term for grogginess.__3__，and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping.People need to better understand sleep inertia's harmful effects on human performance later in the day.The grogginess we may feel in the morning usually lasts for up to 30 minutes，but some may last from two to four hours.Not everyone will experience the full effect.__4__，especially when they perform duties that require a top performance within this period or for people who work in dangerous situations shortly after they wake.So，what makes musical alarms better for waking up？__5__．
A．Possibly the different tones in it
B．Simply the single sound of “beeping”
C．So，is there a better way to wake up
D．So，what is a better way to wake up
E．But for those who do，care should be taken
F．It means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up
G．They also expressed how they feel about that sound and how they feel when they wake up
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2020·浙江省台州市4月质量评估)
假定你是李华，你校交换生David有意加入学校阳光志愿者组织(Sunshine Volunteer Club)，向你咨询相关情况，请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．表示支持；
2．主要志愿活动；
3．申请方式。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David，
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
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6Unit 5 Music
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2020·潍坊市6月高考模拟)
Crazy at home？Travel restrictions limit your wanderlust？For now，from the safety of your couch，you can still explore the world with these travel inspiring films.
The Beach
Maya Bay，Thailand
If there was ever a movie that tells about the search to find your own private paradise，this is it.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio，The Beach follows backpackers' search for a hidden mysterious utopia in Thailand.Ironically，Maya Bay has become so overrun with tourists since the movie was filmed that it was forced to close until 2021 due to environmental concerns.
Tracks
The Outback，Australia
Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2，000 mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels，the film spotlights the vast Outback.You'll get lost in the wild beauty of the country as glimpses of these wonders such as Uluru fill the screen.
Lost in Translation
Tokyo，Japan
This classic won Sofia Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and numerous fans for its quiet brilliance describing the loneliness of travel.Suffering from jet lag and culture shock，two drifting foreigners—Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson—bond over drinks at the Park Hyatt Tokyo in the fascinating up all night world of Tokyo.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Nuuk，Greenland
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this film adaptation of a short story about an unlucky dreamer who leads a sedentary(久坐不动的)life working for Life magazine.That is until he goes on a wild adventure tracking down a film negative for the last issue.From jumping out of a helicopter in Greenland to spotting rare snow leopards in the Himalayas，Mitty reminds us about the rewards of stepping out of our comfort zone.
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四部和旅行有关的电影，可以让旅行爱好者坐在家里探索世界。
1．Which film is from a true story
A．The Beach.
B．Tracks.
C．Lost in Translation.
D．The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
B [考查细节理解。根据第二部电影Tracks介绍中的“Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2，000 mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels”可知，Tracks这部电影基于一个真实的故事，故选B。]
2．What appeals to the audience most in Lost in Translation
A．Its famous director.
B．The natural beauty of Tokyo.
C．Its presentation of loneliness.
D．The friendship of two foreigners.
C [考查细节理解。根据第三部电影Lost in Translation介绍中的“This classic won Sofia Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and numerous fans for its quiet brilliance describing the loneliness of travel”可知，这部电影获得奥斯卡最佳原创剧本奖和无数影迷是因为它对旅行中孤独的精湛描述，故选C。]
3．In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A．Science. B．Entertainment.
C．Fashion. D．Sports.
B [考查文章出处。文章介绍了四部和旅行有关的电影，应出自杂志的娱乐版块，故选B。]
B
(2021·山东新高考第一次模拟)
Next time you find yourself tending to your flower garden，you may want to stay quiet.The flowers are listening.
Israeli scientists discovered that the plants hear bees approaching and attempt to lure them in with sweeter nectar(花蜜).In several experiments，they found that playing audio recordings of buzzing bees around certain flowers will cause the sugar concentration in the nectar to rise by about 20% in less than five minutes.Such a rapid reaction by plants to sound had never previously been reported.Just to make a comparison，the researchers also tried a higher frequency noise—like that made by a mosquito or a bat—and the flowers did not respond.
The authors pointed out that the behavior is actually in line with the natural order of things，considering that a plant's ability to sense its environment and respond to it is critical for its survival.So，it seems that plants have some sort of consciousness.
This is not the first time that plants have reacted to the sound around them.In a 2009 study，the researchers found that women's voices help make plants grow faster.In that experiment，tomato plants were found to grow two inches taller when they were tended to by a female gardener.
What if we told you that a potato chip bag left on the floor of a break room could listen in on office gossip？As people were talking around the potato chip bag，they were sending tiny sound vibrations(震动) into the air.Those vibrations then hit lifeless objects around the room.If you had a camera that was zoomed in on one of those objects extremely closely，in theory，you could actually see the object move along with the vibrations.You could then feed that video into a computer program that could translate the vibrations and you could play back the audio of the conversation that just took place.
So the next time you're at the botanical garden or in a grocery aisle，be careful what you say.Someone—or something—might be listening.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，植物会对周围的声音作出反应，而无生命的物体也会随声波的震动动起来。
4．Which of the following best explains “lure” in Paragraph 2
A．Shut. B．Attract.
C．Trap. D．Lead.
B [考查词义猜测。根据第二段第一句和语境可知，当植物听到蜜蜂靠近时，会试图用更甜的花蜜吸引它们，故选B“吸引”。]
5．What is vital for plants to survive
A．The soil they depend on to grow.
B．The audio recordings played to them.
C．The identification to the sound frequency.
D．The power to sense and react to the environment.
D [考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“a plant's ability to sense its environment and respond to it is critical for its survival”可知，D项“感知环境并对环境作出反应的能力”正确。]
6．What can speed up the growth of plants
A．The women's voice.
B．The strength of the vibration.
C．The species of the young plant.
D．The number of the music played.
A [考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“the researchers found that women's voices help make plants grow faster”可知A项正确。]
7．What is the main idea of the text
A．The frequency of vibrations determines plants' growth.
B．Sound vibrations can be processed into audio.
C．Buzzing bees can increase the production of nectar.
D．Plants or lifeless objects may have the ability to listen.
D [考查主旨大意。文章开头说植物听到蜜蜂靠近就会试图用更甜的花蜜来吸引它们，后面说薯片的包装袋可能会偷听办公室的闲聊，再结合文章最后一句“Someone—or something—might be listening”可知，这句话总结了全文大意，故选D项“植物或无生命物体可能有听的能力”。]
Ⅱ.七选五
(2021·惠州市高三第一次调研)
How do you wake up in the morning？If you set an alarm on your phone or clock that sounds like this：beep beep beep，that hard，unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess(昏昏沉沉).__1__？A recent study says yes.The answer is music.
Researchers say alarms that have a melody can help people feel fresher in the morning.The study，carried out by researchers in Australia，involved 50 people.They answered questions about the alarm sound they like to wake up to.__2__．
Sleep inertia(惯性) is another term for grogginess.__3__，and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping.People need to better understand sleep inertia's harmful effects on human performance later in the day.The grogginess we may feel in the morning usually lasts for up to 30 minutes，but some may last from two to four hours.Not everyone will experience the full effect.__4__，especially when they perform duties that require a top performance within this period or for people who work in dangerous situations shortly after they wake.So，what makes musical alarms better for waking up？__5__．
A．Possibly the different tones in it
B．Simply the single sound of “beeping”
C．So，is there a better way to wake up
D．So，what is a better way to wake up
E．But for those who do，care should be taken
F．It means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up
G．They also expressed how they feel about that sound and how they feel when they wake up
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。研究人员发现，更容易让人早上感到清醒的不是手机设置的令人讨厌的“嘟嘟”声，而是美妙的音乐声。
1．C [考查上下文衔接。根据下文“A recent study says yes.The answer is music”以及空后的问号可知，空处为一问句且为一般疑问句，内容承接上文提及的手机嘟嘟声难以让人甩掉早上昏昏沉沉的感觉的内容，故此处问的是有没有更好的叫醒方式，故C项正确。]
2．G [考查上下文衔接。由前一句“They answered questions about the alarm sound they like to wake up to”可知，参加研究者回答了关于他们想要醒来时伴随的铃声的问题。据此可以判断，与该句中的sound呼应，空处应说明他们还表达了自己对这种声音的感受以及醒来后的感受。故G项正确。]
3．F [考查上下文衔接。根据该句后半句“and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping”并结合语境可推知，此处应是解释什么是grogginess(昏昏沉沉)，故F项“它意味着在醒来时，人们会有沉重的感觉”与此处匹配。]
4．E [考查上下文衔接。上文提到不是所有人都会经历整个影响过程，结合下文可推断，空处讲述经历该过程的人应该如何应对。下文中的for people和E项中的for those相呼应，故E项正确。]
5．A [考查上下文衔接。根据空前的问句“So，what makes musical alarms better for waking up？”可知，空处应是回答该问题；结合上文和常识可知，音乐闹钟更适合唤醒可能是因为它有不同的音调，故选A。]
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2020·浙江省台州市4月质量评估)
假定你是李华，你校交换生David有意加入学校阳光志愿者组织(Sunshine Volunteer Club)，向你咨询相关情况，请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．表示支持；
2．主要志愿活动；
3．申请方式。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David，
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
答案：
Dear David，
Glad to know your desire to be a volunteer of the Sunshine Volunteer Club.As a member，I do think it is worthwhile to be engaged in volunteering and I'm writing to give you my full support.
As for major activities，regularly，we are committed to raising funds and donations for those in need.Sometimes we hold events in the local community to promote people's awareness of environmental protection.
Once you have decided，please fill in the application form attached and send it to me.Looking forward to your participation.
Yours，
Li Hua
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