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Module 4 课时跟踪检测（二） Introduction & Reading —
Language Points
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．Perhaps the most important characteristic (特征，特性) of rap music is the way that the artists sing.
2._Regarding (关于)the punishment, what would you advise
3．Charles Chaplin has his own way of_interpreting (诠释)life of little people in cities.
4．Jim took it into his head to give up his good job and go off for a holiday with a relative (亲戚)．
5．Such poets as Keats and Shelly wrote romantic poetry (poetic)．
6．He felt greatly depressed (depress)at the news that he had been turned down by the company.
7．There are three basic ways of committing language to writing, and all known graphic systems use one or a combination (combine) of these.
8．Old Tom's son was ambitious (ambition) to be a famous painter.
Ⅱ.选词填空
give concerts， graduate from， the same with， in public， be true of， regardless of， be relative to， make contact with
1．We haven't got to see our teacher since we graduated_from the school.
2．This is my first time to have a speech in_public,_so I am a bit nervous.
3．One should speak clearly and the same is_true_of writing.
4．By giving_concerts with other famous pianists, he collected enough money for saving the dying boy.
5．I've tried to make_contact_with them, but they've brushed me off.
6．The man is considered to be_relative_to the murder.
7．He serves the public wholeheartedly, regardless_of his personal gain or loss.
8．My cousin likes playing computer games but works hard.It's the_same_with my brother.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．她不喜欢古典音乐，她姐姐也是如此。
She doesn't like classical music.So it_is_the_same_with_her_sister.
2．把你的知识和技术结合起来，你就能把它做得很完美。
Combine_your_knowledge_with your skills and you'll do it perfectly.
3．相对于地球表面而言，这颗卫星位置固定。
The satellite remains in one spot relative_to_the_earth's_surface.
4．徐悲鸿擅长画马，他似乎赋予了马生命一样。
Xu Beihong was good at drawing horses and he seemed to have given_life_to them.
5．有时候我们需要拥抱、大笑，与我们的家人、朋友甚至我们的宠物分享我们的感受与想法。
Sometimes, we need to hug, laugh, and share_feelings_and_ideas_with our family, friends, and even our pets.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
Marc Yu, a nine year old boy from California, has achieved more than most musicians do in their whole life.He has learned two musical instruments, played the piano at the most famous US concerts and won a couple of musical scholarship.
Marc was an unusual child even as a baby.At just six months of age, he would sit through a two hour classical music concert.By the time he was two he started to read and sing Beethoven symphonies (交响曲)．While his mother thought this was unusual, she did not realize his musical gifts until he was at a friend's party and started to play a nursery rhyme on the piano.
With lessons from his mom and then a professional teacher, Marc's skills improved a lot.By the time he was five, he had learned another musical instrument — the cello (大提琴)．When he was just six and a half, he picked up a famous prize — the Davidson Fellowship in Music, which is usually given to musicians 18 or older.
After making his orchestra debut (初次演出) at the age of six, there has been no looking back for this musical genius.He is always traveling, either to perform at concerts or for piano lessons.
On August 31st, Marc will perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, one of the world's most famous concert halls.He will be playing the piano alongside Lang Lang, a classical pianist, who has performed at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
While Marc, who is home schooled, like his music very much and practices 5 － 6 hours a day, he is by no means a bookworm (书呆子)．He loves to play soccer with his friends and has a great sense of humor.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章介绍了一位九岁的音乐天才。
1．Which of the following is the CORRECT order to describe Marc's music career according to the text
a．He began to learn the cello.
b．He made his orchestra debut.
c．He won the Davidson Fellowship in Music.
d．He started to read and sing Beethoven symphonies.
e．He could sit through a two hour classical music concert.
A．e a b d c B．e d a b c
C．b c e d a D．e d a c b
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二、三、四段中的时间点“six months of age, he was two, he was five, he was just six and a half, at the age of six”可知答案为B。
2．After Marc's first performance, he________.
A．is popular all over the world
B．has won a musical scholarship
C．starts to learn from Lang Lang
D．often travels to perform or learn piano
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He is always traveling, either to perform at concerts or for piano lessons”可知。
3．According to the text, Marc________.
A．is skilled at playing two musical instruments
B．performed well at the Royal Albert Hall
C．now learns music from his mother
D．has a gift for soccer as well
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“He has learned two musical instruments”可知，他擅长两种乐器。
B
People have written and recorded hundreds of songs about autumn.Most of these songs express sadness that summer is over.Some songs about autumn also express the sadness of lost love.
Mary Dawson, in her Internet “Writing Journal”， writes that this season influenced songwriters to write some of the greatest songs of all time.Here are some of our favourite songs about autumn.
·September Song by Kurt Weill is one of the most well known and saddest songs about the season.It was introduced back in 1938 in the Broadway musical Knickerbocker Holiday.Many people have recorded this song.Probably the most famous version (版本) is sung by Frank Sinatra.
·Another famous song about this season is Autumn Leaves.This song also expresses sad feelings.It was first introduced in a French movie in 1946.Later, the famous American songwriter Johnny Mercer was asked to write English words to the music.Since then, many artists have recorded it.There is a lovely version by Eva Cassidy from her album, Songbird.
·The Moody Blues is a British rock band that first became famous in the 1960s.They also recorded a song about fallen leaves, dark days and lost love.It is called Forever Autumn.
·The former rock group The White Stripes has a song called Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground, from their album White Blood Cells.Jack White sings about a woman who did not wait for him while he was away.
·But not all the songs about autumn are sad.Here is a more hopeful song — James Taylor's October Road.It is about leaving the big city for the countryside and going home again after a long time away.
语篇解读：有关秋天的歌曲大部分都是哀伤的，当然也不乏欢快的、让人充满希望的歌曲。
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Autumn often brings songwriters sad feelings.
B．Sad songs about autumn are soon forgotten.
C．Mary Dawson is a famous songwriter.
D．Autumn brings people much hope.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，多数关于秋天的歌曲表达的都是哀伤的情怀，因此对歌曲创作者而言，秋天通常是带给人们哀伤的季节，因此A项正确。
5．All the following songs about autumn are sad EXCEPT ________.
A．September Song
B．Forever Autumn
C．October Road
D．Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
解析：选C 细节理解题。最后一段说明不是所有关于秋天的歌曲表达的都是哀伤的情怀，October Road 就是一首能带给人们希望的歌曲，因此C项正确。
6．We can infer from the passage that Jack White might ________.
A．be a singer of the group The White Stripes
B．have an unhappy marriage
C．like travelling along without telling his wife
D．hate autumn very much
解析：选A 推理判断题。文章倒数第二段提到了乐队The White Stripes (白色条纹) 及这个乐队演唱的关于秋天的歌曲。结合Jack White后面的sings可以推知，他是这个乐队的一名成员，演唱了关于秋天的歌曲 Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground。
7．What's the passage mainly about
A．Some advice on listening to the songs about autumn.
B．The musical styles of the songs about autumn.
C．The singers of the songs about autumn.
D．The songs about autumn.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。结合全文内容，特别是第二段最后一句可知，本文主要介绍了关于秋天的歌曲。很多关于秋天的歌曲传达的是哀伤的情怀，但也不乏欢快的、让人充满希望的关于秋天的歌曲。
Ⅴ.阅读七选五
Music
Music is a group of sounds that people have arranged in a pleasing or meaningful way. All cultures of the world make some forms of music. Music can be simple — for example, one person tapping (轻敲) out a beat on a log drum or singing a children's song. __1__
All music includes basic elements, or parts. The main elements of music are rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
__2__ The most important part of rhythm is the beat. When you tap your foot to a song you like, you are tapping out the beat. The speed of the beats is called the tempo (速度). The pattern of the beats is called the meter (节拍)．
Melody is a series of different tones, or sounds, in a piece of music. The tones are played one after another to make up a song. __3__ The highness or lowness of a tone is called its pitch (音高). Musicians describe different tones with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Harmony takes place when people play more than one tone at the same time. Groups of tones played together are called chords (和弦). __4__
Form is the way people put rhythm, melody, and harmony together. __5__ Repeating a short melody is one of the simplest forms. For example, in the song Mary Had a Little Lamb, each verse repeats the same melody. A symphony is a more complex form. In a symphony, different groups of instruments may play different melodies at the same time or a series of harmonies.
A．The tones in a melody may be low or high.
B．Rhythm describes the length of musical sounds.
C．There are many different types of musical forms.
D．The tempo may be fast or slow at different points.
E．Harmony also describes the way chords go along with a melody.
F．Drums help other instruments and voices keep the rhythm in many songs.
G．Music can also be complex — for example, hundreds of instruments playing together for hours.
语篇解读：文章主要介绍了音乐的四大要素：节奏、旋律、和声和形式。
1．解析：选G 由该空前的“Music can be simple ... singing a children's song”可知，G项“音乐也可能会复杂，例如，成百上千种乐器一起演奏数小时”符合此处语境。
2．解析：选B 由上文中的“The main elements of music are rhythm, melody, harmony, and form”和该空后的“The most important part of rhythm is the beat”以及下文的描述可知，本段介绍节奏是什么，B项描述符合此处语境。
3．解析：选A 由该空前的“The tones are played one after another to make up a song”和该空后的“The highness or lowness of a tone is called its pitch”可知，A项内容“一个旋律中的音调可能高或低”符合此处语境。
4．解析：选E E项中的Harmony和chords与该段中的Harmony和chords相呼应。
5．解析：选C 由该空前的“Form is the way people put rhythm, melody, and harmony together”和该空后的描述可知，有很多不同类型的音乐形式。
Ⅵ.课时书面表达训练(根据汉语提示完成下面小作文)
Li Ming and Wang Lin are 1._relatives (亲戚). They are in the same school and always 2._share_feelings_and_ideas (分享感受与想法) with each other. Li Ming is clever and he also works hard; it's 3.the_same_with (也是如此) Wang Lin. Both of them are filled with 4.ambition_to_become (立志成为) college students. They both 5.combine_study_and_recreation (把学习和娱乐结合在一起). Every afternoon when they get home, they listen to music, 6.folk_songs (民歌) in particular. In their life, no music, no life! Music can help them relax and 7.give_life_to (赋予活力) them when they 8.are_depressed(沮丧)．PAGE
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Module 4 课时跟踪检测（三） Other Parts of the Module
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．On his retirement, colleagues presented (赠送) him with a set of golf clubs.
2．A new man was appointed to handle (处理) the crisis.
3．When the post finally became vacant (空缺的)，they offered it to Fiona.
4．It is an honor (荣幸，光荣) to hear you speak so highly of me.
5．He is always concerned with the farmers and therefore(因此) he has donated one million dollars to the earthquake hit farmers.
6．He was fined 200 dollars for breaking the traffic regulations (regulate)．
7．The young actress looked so charming (charm) in her beautiful dress that we took masses of pictures with her.
8．Learning that his daughter was admitted into a key university, Mr White breathed a sigh of relief (relieve)．
9．He frequently did voluntary (volunteer) work during his spare time at university.
10．When you are nervous and tired, you should listen to some relaxing (relax) music.
Ⅱ.选词填空
in addition to， dance to the music， draw upon， all of a sudden， take ... seriously， on the other hand， deal with， the moment
1．Different civilizations and local systems should draw_upon and benefit from each other to achieve common development.
2．This is a novel, but on_the_other_hand,_it can be looked as a biography.
3．I'm sorry to have kept you waiting so long but I had something urgent to deal_with.
4．In_addition_to my weekly wage, I got a lot of tips.
5．Don't take what he says seriously. He likes making fun of others.
6．We were driving along the road when all_of_a_sudden a car pulled straight out in front of us.
7．We have been working for a long time. Let's dance_to_the_music of the piano.
8．The_moment I reached the platform, the train began to move.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．使我非常欣慰的是，电话没有被损坏。
Much_to_my_relief,_the phone was not damaged.
2．他是一个很难对付的人。
He is a person who is hard_to_handle.
3．我们每个人都有优点，但是另一方面我们每个人也有缺点。
We each have strong points, but on_the_other_hand each of us has weak points.
4．能跟你们一起在这里庆祝中秋节我感到非常荣幸。
It_is_an_honour_to_be here to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival with you.
5．这些图画使我们想起了在校园里一起度过的那些快乐的时光。
These pictures reminded_us_of the happy days which we spent together on the campus.
Ⅳ.完形填空
My most memorable occasion with an old song in a new place was in late April, 1974. While I was then teaching mathematics in an American university, a small grant (拨款) allowed me to teach at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
I had just __1__. One evening I went to a __2__ that had a young piano player. Almost all the songs he played were ones I'd never heard before. He asked for __3__， and people asked for other songs completely __4__ to me.
Then someone pointed to me, “We have an American __5__ — he's new here. Let's hear a request from him.” In my great ignorance (无知) of __6__ music, either American or Australian, I was on the spot. But I had begun to learn Australian __7__. The University of New South Wales is on a hillside above a major avenue named Anzac Parade, __8__ the Australia New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), which __9__ for England in World War Ⅰ. Anzac Day is an important Australian holiday honoring the sacrifices made by __10__. The important holiday __11__ on April 25, the day the ANZAC forces landed at Gallipoli, in northern Turkey, in 1915. And I did know a song that seemed __12__ for the holiday.
I asked the __13__ if he could play The White Cliffs of Dover. He said, “I don't __14__ that one.” A visible shock went around the restaurant. Then a(n) __15__ man said, “Well, let's sing it for him.”
Actually the entire room, __16__ everyone over the age of 40, joined in singing the song, which became popular in England in 1942 and __17__ throughout the English speaking world.
It's an old song, __18__ it expresses a hope for peace as timely today as it was during the Battle of Britain. And people made it very __19__ afterward that they appreciated my knowledge and respect for __20__ tradition. The newcomer, in the new place, had made himself one of the gang.
语篇解读：一首老歌让作者快速融入一个新地方。
1．A.finished B．arrived
C．appeared D．passed
解析：选B 由下文中的“he's new here”可知，作者刚刚“到达(arrived)”。
2．A.mall B．restaurant
C．school D．hotel
解析：选B 下文中的“A visible shock went around the restaurant”是提示。
3．A.advice B．help
C．requests D．donations
解析：选C 下文中的“Let's hear a request from him”是提示。
4．A.comforting B．pleasant
C．ordinary D．unfamiliar
解析：选D 由上文的“Almost all the songs he played were ones I'd never heard before”可知，这些歌作者完全“不熟悉(unfamiliar)”。
5．A.hero B．colleague
C．student D．visitor
解析：选D 由第一段内容可知，作者是从美国来到澳大利亚的“访客(visitor)”。
6．A.original B．soft
C．modern D．western
解析：选C 由第一段中的“My most memorable occasion with an old song in a new place”可知，作者不了解“现代(modern)”音乐。
7．A.culture B．music
C．literature D．lifestyle
解析：选A 下文介绍了一个当地的节日，属于文化范畴。
8．A.in memory of B．in place of
C．in support of D．in terms of
解析：选A 街道的名字Anzac源于同名的部队，可见是为了“纪念(in memory of)”这个部队。
9．A.prepared B．searched
C．fought D．cheered
解析：选C 上文中提到“the Australia New Zealand Army Corps”，指军队，军队是来“战斗(fought)”的。
10．A.friends B．soldiers
C．the Americans D．the British
解析：选B 这一节日是为纪念“战士(soldiers)”做出的牺牲。
11．A.surfaces B．breaks
C．ends D．falls
解析：选D 由下文的“the day the ANZAC forces landed at Gallipoli, in northern Turkey, in 1915”可知，这个节日的时间“定在(falls)”4月25日。
12．A.ready B．appropriate
C．reasonable D．responsible
解析：选B 作者想到了一首“适合(appropriate)”该节日的歌曲。
13．A.customer B．manager
C．pianist D．waiter
解析：选C 由上文中的“a young piano player”可知，这里是说“钢琴家(pianist)”。
14．A.have B．sing
C．play D．know
解析：选D 由下文的“Well, let's sing it for him”可知，钢琴家不“知道(know)”作者说的这首曲子。
15．A.older B．younger
C．stronger D．higher
解析：选A 作者选的是一首老歌，能够回应他的应该是“年纪更大一些的(older)”人。
16．A.regretfully B．certainly
C．anxiously D．normally
解析：选B 这是一首老歌，“当然(certainly)”年龄大一些的人都会唱。
17．A.existed B．developed
C．spread D．faded
解析：选C 作者来自美国，会唱这首源于英国的歌曲，可见这首曲子曾在英语国家迅速“传播(spread)”。
18．A.but B．so
C．if D．though
解析：选A 这是一首老歌，“但是(but)”像英国战役时期一样，今天这首歌依然能够表达人们对和平的期盼。
19．A.amazing B．open
C．unique D．clear
解析：选D 餐馆的人后来“明确(clear)”表示他们对作者的学识和作者对“当地的(local)”传统的尊重表示欣赏。
20．A.local B．religious
C．family D．weak
解析：选A 参见上题解析。
Ⅴ.阅读理解
A
Young Music Scene Concert
Young musicians from all over Germany perform at
Young Scene Concert at Berlin's famous Quasimodo music hall.The concert is part of the Berlin Festival.
Time Nov.15－20
Place 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany
Cost Various
Email info@quasimodo.de
Phone 34(0)458395986
Documentary Film Month
Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French speaking world take part in November's Documentary Film Month.About 120,000 visitors take part each year.
Time Mar.1－20
Place 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 Paris
Cost Various
Phone 12(0)143381973
Email info@paris
Craft Show
You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas.There are hundreds of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and clothing.
Time Nov.26.－Dec.7
Mon.－Fri. 11 am－10 pm
Sat. 10 am－8 pm
Sun. 9 am－6 pm
Place Direct Energy Centre
Cost ＄10
Phone 76581983245
Email askus@
Toronto Garden and Flower Show
The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Center is the country's largest indoor garden show.
Time Mar.9 am－6 pm
Sun. 11 am－5 pm
Place Metro Toronto Convention Center
Cost ＄18；under 12 free
Phone ＋1 235 4478768
Email info@mtccc.com
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了几个国家可以参观欣赏的盛会及其具体信息。
1．People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from________.
A．Mar.1－20 B．Nov.15－20
C．Nov.26－Dec.7 D．Mar.1－Nov.20
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一个表格可知Young Scene Concert的时间为Nov.15－20，故B项正确。
2．You can e mail________if you want to see Documentary Film.
A．info@mtccc.com
B．askus@
C．info@paris
D．info@quasimodo.de
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据笫二个表格中的内容可知，Documentary Film Month的e mail地址为 info@paris ，故选C项。
3．You can buy________at the Craft Show.
A．glass, ironwork and clothing
B．different kinds of flowers
C．classical music CDs
D．some books about films
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三个表格中的“There are hundreds of artisans from across Canada selling jewellery，pottery，glass，ironwork and clothing.”可知选A项。
4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall.
B．Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month.
C．People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.
D．Flower Show is the world's largest garden show.
解析：选D 细节理解题。在第四个表格内提到 Flower Show 是这个国家最大的室内园艺展览而不是世界上最大的，故D项是错误的。
B
Ragtime is a fast and complex kind of music that was popular around the beginning of the twentieth century. Scott Joplin is now considered to be the most important American ragtime composer and piano player. During his lifetime, Joplin only enjoyed a brief period of professional success in the early 1900s. However, his work had an important, lasting effect on audiences, as well as other composers.
When ragtime first appeared in the late nineteenth century, it was considered a low form of cheap entertainment, not a serious musical movement. Then in 1899, Joplin wrote a ragtime song called Maple Leaf Rag. The song showed Joplin's creative blend (融合) of African American rhythm (节奏) and more established European American musical styles. It was a huge success and helped to make ragtime popular with the general public. Maple Leaf Rag was the first instrumental composition to sell over one million copies of sheet music. It was also the first music by an African American to find a large audience among European Americans.
Although the general ragtime style already existed before Joplin began composing, his work attracted a lot of attention from other ragtime composers of his time. Songs like Maple Leaf Rag influenced these composers mostly because they were very popular with the public. And many of them started to add similar fast and complex rhythm to their music. Later, composers came to appreciate the high quality of Joplin's music, which has continued to capture (引起) the imagination of many composers and musicians up to the present day. For example, many later jazz musicians were influenced by Joplin's complex African style rhythm, Jazz, in turn, went on to influence many more popular music styles. These include the blues, rock and roll, soul, and even hip?hop. As a result, many music historians now list Joplin's work as an early basis of all modern popular music.
语篇解读：美国黑人作曲家斯科特·乔普林创作的拉格泰姆音乐作品对美国音乐产生了巨大影响。
5．What do we learn about ragtime
A．It originated in Europe.
B．It was started by Joplin.
C．It disappeared around the year 1900.
D．It was most popular during Joplin's time.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第一段的描述可知，拉格泰姆在20世纪初非常受欢迎，斯科特·乔普林是最有名的美国拉格泰姆作曲家。
6．Which of the following is TRUE regarding Maple Leaf Rag
A．It was not serious music.
B．It made ragtime cheaper.
C．It was a mix of musical styles.
D．It failed to entertain audiences.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第二段中的“The song showed Joplin's creative blend of African American rhythm and more established European American musical styles”可知，斯科特·乔普林在创作《枫叶拉格》这首歌曲时创造性地融合了非裔美国人的音乐节奏和更为成熟的欧美音乐风格。
7．How did other composers feel about Joplin's music
A．It was top?class.
B．It was hard to play.
C．It was slow and soft.
D．It lacked imagination.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Songs like Maple Leaf Rag influenced these composers”和“composers came to appreciate the high quality of Joplin's music, which has continued to capture the imagination of many composers and musicians up to the present day”可知，作曲家深受乔普林的音乐的影响，并且他们逐渐开始欣赏他高品质的音乐。
8．What's the focus of this text
A．The life story of Joplin.
B．The rise of ragtime composers.
C．The development of jazz music.
D．The influence of Joplin's music.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了美国黑人作曲家斯科特·乔普林创作的拉格泰姆音乐作品对美国音乐产生的影响。PAGE
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Module 4 课时跟踪检测（一） Introduction & Reading — Pre? reading
阅读理解
A
If you have a good ear for music and have completed a formal music training program, you can become a music transcriber.The primary role of a music transcriber is to listen to the music as it is recorded or played and write it down.
The first step to become a music transcriber is to complete a test of your listening skills.The ability to clearly differentiate (区分) between notes, tone and pitch is essential in this position and cannot be taught.A musical ear can be developed over time to enjoy music, but the level of detail required is a natural gift.In many countries, a hearing test is performed before any formal music training is started.Students without an ear for music might be encouraged to try different activities.
The next step is to obtain formal music training.This training can start as early as age 3 or 4, as soon as the child can tell apart symbols and follow instructions.The piano is the first instrument for most people, because it is among the simplest to learn.As part of the training program, students typically learn how to read sheet music, play according to the notes and perform.
Musical theory, composition classes and musical history are all part of any formal music training program and form the base of knowledge required to become a music transcriber.These classes typically are completed after 8 to 10 years of formal music study, typically when the student is in his or her teens or early adulthood.Ear training classes are a standard part of the curriculum and include exercises focused on improving listening skills.The ability to correctly identify notes when played on a variety of instruments is essential for anyone who wants to become a music transcriber, as this is the majority of his or her daily work.
In order to become a music transcriber, the student must be able to quickly and accurately record music for a variety of instruments.Without this background，mistakes can be made, and the music written in a way that makes it impossible to play and recreate the same effect.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了成为一名音乐撰写员所需要的条件。
1．If someone wants to be a music transcriber, he should first________.
A．know the difference between music
B．develop a special musical ear
C．receive formal music training
D．complete listening skills test
解析：选D 细节理解题。从第二段中的“The first step to become a music transcriber is to complete a test of your listening skills.”可知，想成为一名音乐撰写员的第一步就是要完成听力测试。
2．Children can start formal music training when they can________.
A．play some simple musical instruments
B．play the piano according to the notes
C．recognize symbols and follow instructions
D．perform with the help of instructors
解析：选C 细节理解题。从第三段中的“as soon as the child can tell apart symbols and follow instructions ”可知，当儿童在能够识别符号和听懂指令的时候，就可以开始接受正式的音乐训练了。
3．The underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ________.
A．course B．ability
C．goal D．reality
解析：选A 词义猜测题。本段主要说明的是成为音乐撰写员需要参加的一些课程，其中听音训练就是其中的一种。
4．The passage mainly tells us________.
A．when children can start music training
B．how to recognize different music
C．how to become a music transcriber
D．what is a music transcriber
解析：选C 标题归纳题。通读短文可知，本文第一段提出了音乐撰写员的主要任务，接着从4个方面介绍了成为一名音乐撰写员所需要的条件，这条主线贯彻文章的始终。
B
I fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song？In 1992, I made two love songs for my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang.“Sam, ”she said earnestly, “your songs should be heard by more people.”
She got my ballads and started bothering various media people about me, her singing barber husband.Two radio stations took an interest and played the songs.After the programme was aired, I became known in our community as the Singing Barber.
The biggest surprise, however, was still to come.I received a call from a music promoter who offered me a long term recording contract.He explained that he would be investing a lot of money to market my songs.I needed to be wholly focused on selling my records all over Australia.But I hesitated.
My friends all told me to go for it.And Mary also thought I should do.“Go, Sam.I'll manage with the family ...it'll be OK.”
I watched my daughter and son playing in the backyard.Soon they would both be in high school ...and where would I be？I was so used to my family turning to me for love and support.If I were to start a singing career, I would not only miss them terribly, but also certainly miss out on watching them grow up.Signing this contract would put a huge gap between my family and I ...and I couldn't bear it.My family was my life.So I refused the music promoter's offer.I'm still making music, I'm rich in love and I have no regrets.
语篇解读：本文讲述了一个会唱歌的理发师在得到了一个音乐发起人的邀请去投入音乐生涯时，他犹豫了，为了家庭，理发师最终放弃了与音乐发起人签约。
5．When the author was offered the contract, most of his friends________.
A．envied him B．laughed at him
C．encouraged him D．didn't believe him
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段可知，朋友们都鼓励他去。
6．Why did the author give up the contract
A．Because his wife was strongly against it.
B．Because the pay was not attractive enough.
C．Because he wanted to care about his two kids.
D．Because he didn't want his family life damaged.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段内容，他害怕与家人之间有隔阂，害怕与孩子之间的联系减少，害怕影响亲情，C项只是一部分原因，故选D。
7．According to the passage, we can infer the author________.
A．used to be a country singer
B．preferred his present life
C．went on the road to fame
D．regretted giving up his contract
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据文章最后一句话可知，作者没有去签合同，而是继续自己原有的生活。
8．What does the author mainly intend to tell us
A．One should know himself.
B．Interest is the best teacher.
C．Family should come first.
D．Every dog has its day.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。根据整篇文章内容可知，作者放弃去签很好的合同的机会，主要考虑的是家庭因素，所以他认为家庭是第一位的。
C
This may be music to your ears.
Researchers P．Jason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3,500 people a personality quiz.Then they asked them to name their favorite kind of music.“We found that the musical styles people like are closely linked to their personalities.” Gosling says.
RAP/HIP HOP
Known for their quick speech, some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节) a minute!
If you like rap/hip hop, you are energetic and have a way with words.You_put_a_fresh_spin_on_things,_whether it's new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.
CLASSICAL
In the 18th century, classical musicians were like rock stars.Beethoven and Mozart, for example, played to packed concert halls.
If you like classical, you are open to new ideas and like debating with friends.Creative and imaginative, you can easily spend many hours scrapbooking, writing or painting.
COUNTRY
Country music came from the folk songs of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.
If you like country, you express your opinions well, which makes you the ideal class president or team captain.Traditional and loyal, you enjoy spending time with your family.
POP
Pop music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.Each year, the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars!
If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.You can make big things happen, like planning for a huge party or inspiring your team to victory.
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
In the 1950s, rock music created a brand new culture.Teenagers, for the first time, had an identity separate from adults and children.
If you like rock/alternative, you are a risk taker who never accepts no for an answer.You rise to any challenge, like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.
If these personality profiles don't match you, that's OK.These are just for fun.
语篇解读：文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。
9．What does the underlined part “You put a fresh spin on things” mean in the passage
A．You can express your idea in a clever way that makes it seem better than it really is.
B．You have the ability to attract others' attention.
C．You are always willing to communicate with others.
D．You are willing to express your thoughts to others all the time.
解析：选A 句意理解题。由上句中的“have a way with words”可知，“你”是一个很会运用语言的人，即“你”的表达能力及语言运用能力很强。
10．If you like pop music, ________.
A．you are traditional and prefer to stay with your family
B．you are easy to accept new ideas
C．you are welcome and your friends all like to be with you
D．you have a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute
解析：选C 细节判断题。由POP部分的“If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.”可知，喜欢流行音乐的人有很好的朋友缘。喜欢乡村音乐的人比较传统，喜欢和家人待在一起，所以A项错误；喜欢古典音乐的人善于接受新思想，故排除B项；由RAP/HIP HOP部分的开头可知D项错误。
11．We can know from this passage that________.
A．in the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop stars
B．country music came from the folk songs of the native Americans
C．pop music is liked by the largest number of people in the world
D．everyone can find his personality in this passage
解析：选C 细节理解题。由POP部分的“POP music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.”可知C项正确。
12．What's the best title for the passage
A．When music came into being
B．What your favorite music says about you
C．Some basic information about music
D．How to like music
解析：选B 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。B项更形象地点明了这一主题。
