2022-2023年人教新目标英语九年级Unit 9—补全短文专练
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Music is an international language. The songs that are sung or played by instruments are beautiful to all people everywhere.
1. Students carry small radios with earphones and listen to music before class, after class and at lunch. Students with cars buy large speakers and play the music loudly as they drive on the streets.
2. They also listen to the news about sports, the weather, politics and activities of the American people. Most of the radios broadcast music.
Popular music singers make much money. They make CDs or tapes which radio stations use in every state. Once the popular singer is heard all over the country, young people will buy his or her tapes. 3. Wherever the singer goes, all the young people want to meet him or her. Now the singer has become a national star.
There are other kinds of music that are important to Americans. One is called folk music. It tells stories about the common life of Americans. 4. This was started by cowboys(牛仔) who would sing at night. They're mainly about the love between a cowboy and his girl friend.
5. Music for instrument is called orchestra music, such as the symphonies (交响乐) of Beethoven.
A. Serious music for the concert halls is called classical music. B. Another is called Western or country music. C. There are also many people who love country music. D. Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work. E. Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer. F. Popular music in America is what every student likes.
B
Many people would like to learn how to play a musical instrument, but they are put off by one big problem: What to play. Here are a few questions to help you decide.
6. Many instruments are of different use, but some are fitter for certain types of music. Some instruments may help you enjoy the music you like, so consider this before you start.
7. If you want to play with other people, what kind of instrument would be better Your first thought of playing the violin, for example, might disappear when too many people are competing with you!
8. Many people live in flats and practicing the drums, for example, will drive your neighbors crazy. Think about where and when you are going to practice, as well as the feelings of the people you live with or near.
9. It is quite true that many instruments can be bought at different prices. But this doesn't change the fact that many, such as the piano, are always pretty expensive. If you can't afford your chosen instrument, will you be able to borrow someone else's or hire one
10. Talk to the people you know who already play instruments. They might even let you try theirs. It's also a good idea to find an experienced music teacher who can give you some advice and push you in the right direction.
A.Still not sure
B.Where to practice
C.How much can you afford
D.Are you born with it
E.What fits you well
F.What's a better choice
C
Dawa Dorji has many jobs: singer, barkeeper and English tour guide, but he is most famous as the lead singer of the first folk pop band in Tibet(西藏).In 2003, Dawa Dorji met two fans of Tibetan music. 11. And later another two joined the band.
12. So they had to practice on weekdays in a small village after work. Dawa Dorji and his band members believed that they needed to communicate with their audience(听众) in order to write good songs. 13.
At the beginning, most audience were foreigners, but after a couple of months, many local people came to enjoy their music. 14.
“Whenever there is a festival, we Tibetans sing and dance. I sang songs with the old people, and I learned more about how to sing,” said Dawa Dorji.
15. And many of them are from traditional ones.
Dawa Dorji believes that their efforts are meaningful for introducing Tibetan folk music to the whole nation, and even the whole world.
A.Dawa Dorji was born in Lhasa.
B.Each member of the band had his own job.
C.They became good friends and started a band.
D.As a result, the band became more and more popular.
E.So at weekends they rushed to restaurants to sing for free.
F.So far, four albums with 48 Tibetan language songs have come out.
D
How do people find their inner talent British author and speaker Sir Kenneth Robinson talked about this at TED. He told the story of Gillian Lynne, a dancer and a choreographer(编舞者) who has worked on famous musicals like Cats and Phantom of the Opera(《歌剧魅影》).
16. . She couldn’t think carefully about she’s learning and often found herself unable to keep still because she was bored. Her mother was quite worried about her. She took Lynne to a doctor. For 20 minutes, she talked about the problems Lynne was having in school. 17. . As they left the room, the doctor turned on the radio. He then said to Lynne’s mother, “Just stand and watch her.” 18. . The doctor then turned to Lynne’s mother and said, “Mrs. Lynne, your daughter isn’t sick. She’s a dancer. Take her to a dance school.”
So she did. 19. . Lynne later went to the Royal Ballet School, one of the world’s greatest dance schools, and became a great dancer.
20. . It is hard to believe that years ago, somebody else would just put her on medication(药物治疗) and tell her to calm down.
Those who never did well in school needn’t worry. Find your inner talent like Lynne, you can also succeed.
A.After leaving school, she worked on some of the most successful musicals in history
B.Gillian Lynne never did well in school as a child
C.The minute they left the room, Lynne was on her feet, dancing to the music on the radio
D.Lynne’s new dance school was full of people just like her—people who had to move in order to think
E.“I need to talk to your mother first. Wait here,” the doctor said to Lynne
E
It is said that millions of young people will lose their hearing in five years if they listen to music players at too high volume(音量) every day.
21. Do you often listen to music players at high volume while you are riding or walking
Are you scared
The sizes of music players are very small, and they are easy to take. 22. So many youngsters carry them and listen to music every day. Music players are very popular among students.
But the scientists say teenagers should be far from high volume, including mobile phones’ noise. 23. If young people listen at more than 89 decibels(分贝) every day, they will lose their hearing in five years.
But more and more young people are facing the danger of losing hearing. “24. I am afraid that they may be unknowingly losing their hearing,” a scientist said.
What amazing findings! It is necessary for every one of us to take it seriously. 25.
A.Different people have different tastes in music.
B.So let’s turn our music players down from now on!
C.What do you think after knowing the information
D.However, they can take hundreds of songs with you.
E.A study said high volume and long listening time can cause hearing damaged.
F.Many young people often use personal music players and mobile phones at high volume.
F
We've heard about several “poor students” in the past year. Cui Qingtao, a student from Yunnan, was working with his parents on a building site when he got an admission letter(录取通知书) from Peking University.26. She is a student from Hebei. She was doing her part-time job in a different city when her family got her admission letter from Peking University.
27. For example, they are all strong and optimistic(乐观的).Li Enhui said in an interview, “As long as we are alive, there are no problems that cannot be solved, and many people don't have my experiences. 28. ” Such an idea makes many adults feel embarrassed. He refused to accept donation money and decided to make money by himself. This is also the common thing that “poor students” have.
Whatever kind of values you hold, such personalities(品格) are necessary for growth.
29. Not everything goes well all the time. Only being strong and optimistic, can one go through difficulties. In fact, living in poor families doesn't promise such good personalities, and living in happiness doesn't promise optimistic attitudes(态度).We like such “poor students” because they are strong and optimistic. For them, few can choose their lifestyles.30. That's why they are highly praised. Every one of us should learn from them.
A.Life is full of ups and downs. B.A girl named Wang Xinyi is another example. C.“Poor students” are usually hard-working and caring. D.And these experiences make me grow and become better. E.Born in poor families, these students have a lot in common. F.We should learn to smile at life.
G
It's normal for you to feel shy and nervous when you are in the new environment. It's natural to feel nervous, or shy in front of others at times. If you think you are too shy and want to be a little more active, try the following advice.
31._______There is no need to hide it. When people get to know you are a shy person, they may understand you better. It will also help you feel easier in talks.
32._______When you smile, people will think you're friendly and want to talk with you. Remember that all people have feelings and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.
You shouldn't keep quiet at a party all the time. If you find it hard to start a talk, you can say something nice about people around you.33._______ It must be very helpful for you to start a talk! And after you begin to talk to someone or smile at someone for the first time, remember to say“ I did itl!” to yourself.
34._______Think about more ways to enjoy the party and have fun. Don't waste time worrying about your look or whether all people like you or not.
If you keep trying the advice, you may not be shy in the new environment one day. 35._________
A. Imagine how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. B. I believe you can do it! C. Try to smile often. D. Tell people you’re shy. E. Pay your attention to important things.
2022-2023年人教新目标英语九年级Unit 9—补全短文专练
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第一节 阅读填空。
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。
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