Unit 5 Music
1. He is lucky enough to have the o be a volunteer for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
2. Only with all your time and e______ can you do the job well.
3. As soon as the famous singer appeared on the s________, the audience began to cheer.
4. Girls have a ______ (天资) for learning a foreign language more quickly compared with boys.
5. Public praise an bring along the honour and a sense of ______ (满足).
6. Technologies represented by big data and virtual reality are closely related to ______ (普通的) people's lives.
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set up; get through; in addition to; try out for; absorbed in; from then on; reaction to; be aimed at
(1) ______ painting, John didn't notice the evening approaching.
(2) These measures that ______ closing the gap between rich and poor have been carried out.
(3) Encouraged by the company, many farmers have ______ the new equipment on their farms.
(4) If we all work together, I think we can ______ the last in time.
(5) Mary had been fond of acting, and in senior high, she ______ all the female leads of the school plays.
(6) We have to give the users something new ______ what we've already offered, which can attract more attention.
8. ______ (variety) rescue equipment came to Zhengzhou after it was struck by heavy rain and flooding.
9. We were excited at the sight of the five-star red flag rising in the stadium when Yang Qian ______ (award) the gold medal.
10. You can sit down to rest your ______ (ache) legs on your way up the mountain.
11. We'll have to revise our ______ (origin) plan in view of the present situation.
12. There is no doubt that Mozart's (composition) are among the world's greatest ones.
13. The passenger all sighed with ______ (relieve) when the plane finally landed safely.
14. Under good (treat), many patients are beginning to pick up and will soon recover.
15. It is safe ______ (assume) that there will always be a demand for new software.
16. AT和VR技术对人们自娱自乐的方式产生很大的影响。(impact)
AI and VR technologies __________ the way people entertain themselves.
17. 观众爱上了这个乐队的精彩表演,不禁欢呼起来。(fall in love; perform)
The audience __________ by the band and couldn't help cheering.
18. 只要尽我们所能,我们就会有能力实现我们的梦想。(capable)
As long as we do our bel, we _________.
19. 由于这种医疗科技的应用,一些疾病可以在早期被治愈。(cure; stage)
Due to the application of this medical technology, some diseases __________.
20. 与一般学生不同,Simon会充分利用时间复习他所学的东西,进而取得了好成绩。(thus)
In contrast with average students, Simon can make full use of time to review what he has learned, _________.
21. 举办这个活动是为了使我们能够承担起保护我们的文化遗产的责任。(aim; enable)
__________ is to __________ the responsibility of protecting our cultural heritages.
22. Have you ever imagined singing together with many people without leaving your own home Here comes the opportunity (1) (do) so with the help of a virtual choir. A virtual choir is a global phenomenon (2) members can upload videos of their singing alone online and then the videos will be put together into one (3) (perform). You can join a virtual choir from anywhere and what you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. In this way ordinary people who are (4) (interest) in music can add their voices to those of others, becoming part of the global community. So far it (5) (prove) to be a positive influence on the lives for many people.
The idea of the virtual choir (6) (original) came from a composer named Erie Whitacre who was also (7) popular conductor. In2009, he received a video of a girl singing one of his works. (8) (inspire), he began to ask his fans to make videos and then all the videos were joined together into one which was known (9) his first virtual choir "Lux Aurumque". Ever since, the virtual choir has been one of the most popular (10) (phenomenon) in the world. With the virtual choir, people from all over the world can sing together and make the world a better place.
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I've always loved singing but, until this summer, it was only in the shower. I never thought I'd missed out on much until my children joined the school choir. As singing has become a bigger part of my children's lives, I've seen their confidence grow. It's a big thing to perform on stage, but soon this was something they could deal with easily. I had encouraged them to challenge themselves and they'd succeeded. As a mother, I thought: job done. What happened next threw me. "Come and join the parents' choir," a friend suggested. I told her I couldn't sing. "It's not about the singing; it's about the experience," she said. "You should try it out." That night I struggled to sleep. Every day, I encourage my children to push themselves out of their comfort zone; every day, I learn that the only way to get your children to behave in a certain way is by modeling that behavior yourself. Here I was doing the opposite. The next morning, I joined.
I felt like an awkward new girl the morning I walked into the practice room. An original score(乐谱) had been written to be sung in three parts, which others read like they were sentences on a page and burst into song. To me, it might well have been written in ancient Greek. I tried my best to follow the tune.
Standing on stage on the evening of our performance, I started trembling(颤抖), but as soon as the music started, I calmed down. A sea of smiling faces encouraged me. Applause(掌声) filled the hall and I was really excited. I realized that performing was addictive.
I also realized that what I always told my children was true: unless you push yourself and are brave to try something new, you'll miss out on so much that life offers.
23. Which of the following best describes the author s children
A. Imaginative. B. Generous. C. Independent. D. Courageous.
24. Why did the author decide to join the parents choir
A. She followed her friend s example.
B. She was encouraged by her children.
C. She tried to achieve her dream of singing.
D. She hoped to set an example for her children.
25. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 suggest
A. The author had difficulty singing the song.
B. The author was unable to write music.
C. The author was fond of classical music.
D. The author could write in ancient Greek.
26. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Practice makes perfect
B. Confidence is the secret of success
C. Challenges make life meaningful
D. Opportunity favors a cautious mind
Listening to music is relatively inexpensive and everyone can do it easily. As is known to all, music has many benefits. (1) Meanwhile, you can also make use of it to create more joy in your life. Here are some ways.
Let music say "Good morning" to you. (2) This music eases you into the day like a beautiful sunrise, and starts your day in a good mood(心情). This is easy to program if you have a smartphone that allows you to choose a song as your alarm. A positive morning music ceremony is a sure way to start your day off in a better mood. (3)
Sing aloud with music as often as you can. If you want to take the positive effects of listening to music to another level, try singing. Singing is one of the best ways to regulate(调节) breathing and promote relaxation. Sing in the shower; sing in the car. (4) This is not about performing but about your relaxation. If you're going to sing, picking and singing the songs that you know will put you in a better mood, inspire you, or help you relax.
(5) If you have a daily exercise routine(惯例), try taking music along with you. A morning walk or run can become easier and more enjoyable if you have music as your personal coach and companion. Again, it is important for you to choose music that works for you and that, you know, will have the effect you are trying to achieve.
A.Try waking to a familiar piece of music.
B.Make movements with music every day.
C.Spending a few minutes singing aloud is necessary.
D.Don't worry if you think that you aren't a "good" singer.
E. Find some beautiful and inspiring music while you're working.
F.You can use music in your daily routine to help reduce stress and anxiety.
G.This can also prevent your mind taking you back into the worries of yesterday.
27. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
28. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
29. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
30. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
31. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
My history with music was not good. When I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said (32) , "Why didn't you make any progress with much practice " I (33) to make my performance attractive. However, my efforts were (34) .
So I (35) playing any musical instrument until my friend Leroy (36) me to play the violin with him when I was 57. It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again. However, thinking of my past, I (37) his invitation. I expected to hear his words that I would become (38) with practice on stage. But he said, "OK, only play if you want to." I was totally (39) by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.
No one was (40) me to participate(参加), but I faced a special (41) . Should I play on stage or not I had always be an audience member, but this time I was (42) to grasp(抓住) the opportunity. After a long and careful (43) , I played my violin with Leroy. Though I didn't lose all my (44) , it was enough for me to overcome(克服) my fear. Finally, I (45) a full performance in front of the audience.
Leroy passed away later, but his (46) stayed. It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focus on what I want to do, fear will be replaced with joy.
32. A. anxiously B. carefully C. quietly D. excitedly
33. A. pretended B. regretted C. demanded D. attempted
34. A. on time B. under pressure C. in vain D. for sure
35. A. gave up B. put off C. believed in D. dreamed of
36. A. challenged B. invited C. required D. reminded
37. A. refused B. forgave C. protested D. forgot
38. A. important B. ordinary C. effective D. skilled
39. A. shocked B. confused C. satisfied D. impressed
40. A. teaching B. begging C. forcing D. expecting
41. A. chance B. goal C. task D. choice
42. A. suitable B. curious C. willing D. generous
43. A. preparation B. explanation C. treatment D. search
44. A. courage B. faith C. nervousness D. interest
45. A. conquered B. recommended C. organised D. offered
46. A. fame B. aim C. influence D. composition
47. The Beatles is the name of a band formed in 1960. (1) members were from Liverpool, England. The Beatles did a lot to change the music and culture of the 1960s. Even today, their music continues to inspire the youth all over the world.
The band was made up (2) four young men: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. These four men never took music lessons. They taught themselves (3) (play) music. They played rock and roll music and sold (4) (many) records in both England and America than any other singer or band of the 20th century. They had millions of fans all over the world.
The Beatles fans screamed hysterically(歇斯底里地) during the band's concerts and during their travels to and from (5) (city) around the world. Often during a concert, the screaming was so loud that the band's music was (6) (total) drowned out(压过). That kind of excitement (7) (create) by the Beatles was called "Beatlemania" by newspapers and magazines.
Not only did the Beatles inspire people through their music, (8) they also set trends(趋势) in their clothing, hairstyles, behavior, and language.
(9) the band broke up in 1970, the Beatles' influence on pop culture (10) (be) still great today and many people remain Beatles fans.
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48. 根据表格内的写作要求及括号内的汉语提示,将文章补充完整。
请用英语写一篇演讲稿,分享你爱上音乐的经历以及音乐对你的影响。
Good morning! My name is Li Hua. (1) (深感荣幸) be here and share my love for music.
I thought I (2) (在音乐方面没有天赋), but things (3) (变得不一样了) when my mom began to learn to play the piano in her forties. (4) (专心致志于) the piano practice, my mom didn't find that I (5) (情不自禁地随着音乐跳舞) and her piano music (6) (触动了我的灵魂) deeply. It was then that I realized I fell in love with music. (7) (从那时起), I started learning to play the pipa and later I played so well that I (8) (得到了很多……的机会) give performances.
Music (9) (对我的生活产生了影响), which gives me happiness and makes me full of energy and strong enough (10) (来渡过困难时期)
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答案和解析
1.opportunity
【解析】句意:他很幸运有机会成为北京2022年冬季奥运会的志愿者。分析句子及空前的冠词the可知,空处应为名词作动词have的宾语,结合句意及首字母提示,可数名词opportunity意为“机会”符合题意,此处特指这一次机会,用单数形式。故填opportunity。
2.energy
【解析】句意:只有投入所有的时间和精力,你才能把工作做好。分析句子可知,空处应为名词作介词with的宾语,结合句意及首字母提示,不可数名词energy,意为“精力”符合题意。故填energy。
3.stage
【解析】句意:这位著名歌唱家一出现在舞台上,观众就开始欢呼起来。分析句子及空前的the可知,空处应为名词作介词on的宾语,结合句意及首字母提示,可数名词stage意为“舞台”符合题意,且特指这个舞台,用单数形式。故填stage。
4.talent
【解析】句意: 与男孩相比,女孩有更快学习外语的天赋。分析句子及空前的冠词a可知,空处应为可数名词单数形式,结合句意及中文提示,可数名词talent意为“天赋”符合题意。故填talent。
5.satisfaction
【解析】句意:公众的赞扬会带来荣誉和满足感。分析句子可知,空处应为名词作介词of的宾语,结合句意及中文提示,不可数名词satisfaction,意为“满足”,符合题意。故填satisfaction。
6.ordinary
【解析】句意:以大数据、虚拟现实为代表的技术与普通人的生活密切相关。分析句子可知,空处应为形容词作定语修饰名词people,结合句意及中文提示,形容词ordinary,意为“普通的”符合题意。故填ordinary。
7.【小题1】
Absorbed in
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are aimed at
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set up
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get through
【小题5】
tried out for
【小题6】
in addition to
【解析】1. 句意:沉迷于绘画,John没有注意到晚上快到了。固定短语absorbed in,意为“沉迷于……”符合题意。故填Absorbed in。
2. 句意:这些旨在缩小贫富差距的措施已经实施。分析句子可知,that ______ closing the gap between rich and poor是定语从句修饰空前的先行词These measures,that指代内容与先行词相同,且在从句中作主语,从句描述的是现在情况,应使用一般现在时,be动词用are。必备短语be aimed at意为“旨在”符合题意。故填are aimed at。
3. 句意:在该公司的鼓励下,许多农民在他们的农场上安装了这种新设备。分析句子可知,空处应为动词的-ed形式和空前的have构成现在完成时,固定短语set up,意为“创建”符合题意。故填set up。
4. 句意:如果我们大家一起努力,我想我们可以及时度过最后的难关。分析句子可知,空处应为动词的原形,固定短语get through意为“度过”,符合题意。故填get through。
5. 句意:玛丽一直喜欢表演,在高中时,她参加了学校戏剧的所有女主演的选拔。分析句子可知,空处应为谓语动词,固定短语try out for意为“参加选拔”,句子描述的是过去发生的动作,应为一般过去时。故填tried out for。
6. 句意:除了已经提供的内容,我们还必须为用户提供新的内容,这样才能吸引更多注意力。固定短语in addition to,意为“此外”符合题意。故填in addition to。
8.Various
【解析】句意:在郑州遭受大雨和洪水后,各种各样的救援装备到达了那里。分析句子结构可知,此处作定语,修饰rescue equipment,应用形容词;various“各种各样的”,符合句意,句首首字母大写。故填Various。
9.was awarded
【解析】句意:当杨倩被授予金牌时,看到体育场内五星红旗升起,我们激动不已。根据were可知,此处表示过去发生的动作,应用一般过去时,且Yang Qian和award之间是动宾关系,应用被动语态,故填was awarded。
10.aching
【解析】句意:在爬山途中,你可以坐下休息一下你疼痛的腿。分析句子结构可知,此处作定语修饰legs,应用形容词;aching,意为“疼痛的”,符合句意。故填aching。
11.original
【解析】句意:考虑到目前的情况,我们将不得不修改我们原来的计划。分析句子结构可知,此处作定语,修饰名词plan,应用形容词;original意为“原来的”,符合句意。故填original。
12.compositions
【解析】句意:莫扎特的作品无疑位列于世界上最伟大的作品之中。compositions意为“作品”时是可数名词,根据语境和空后的are可知,应用名词复数。故填compositions。
13.relief
【解析】句意:当飞机终于安全着陆时,乘客们都松了一口气。sign with relief意为“松了一口气”,为固定搭配,符合句意。故填relief。
14.treatment
【解析】句意:在良好的治疗下,许多病人开始好转,很快就会康复。此处作介词Under的宾语,表示治疗,故填treatment。
15.to assume
【解析】句意:可以有把握地假设,对新软件的需求总是存在的。分析句子结构可知,此处it是形式主语,真正的主语是动词不定式,故填to assume。
16.have a great impact on
【解析】根据中英文对照可知,空处缺少“产生很大的影响”之意。固定短语have a great impact on,意为“对……产生影响”,句子描述的是事实,句子应为一般现在时,主语是AI and VR technologies,谓语动词使用原形。故填have a great impact on。
17.fell in love with the wonderful performance performed
【解析】根据中英文对照可知,空处缺少“爱上了这个乐队的精彩表演”之意。动词短语fall in love with sb. 意为“与某人相爱”,形容词wonderful,意为“精彩的”作定语修饰可数名词performance“表演”,动词perform意为“表演”,此处用动词的-ed形式作定语修饰名词performance,根据空后的could可知,事情发生在过去,应用一般过去时。故填fell in love with the wonderful performance performed。
18.will be capable of making our dreams come true
【解析】根据中英文对照,空处缺少“就会有能力实现我们的梦想”。固定短语be capable of意为“有能力做某事”,make e true“使得……实现”,our dreams我们的梦想。分析句子,句子应使用一般将来时,故填will be capable of making our dreams come true。
19.can be curd at an early stage
【解析】根据中英文提示,空处缺少“可以在早期被治愈”之意。动词cure,意为“治疗”,固定短语at an early stage,意为“在早期”,分析句子可知,主语some diseases和动词cure之间是被动关系,此处用含有情态动词的被动语态。故填can be curd at an early stage。
20.thus getting good marks/achieving good results
【解析】根据中英文对照可知,空处缺少“进而取得了好成绩”之意。副词thus意为“进而”,动词get/achieve意为“取得”,形容词good作定语修饰名词marks“分数”或results“结果”;分析句子可知,空前已有谓语动词,空处应为非谓语动词形式,与逻辑主语Simon之间是主动关系,应用动词的-ing形式作状语。故填thus getting good marks/achieving good results。
21.The aim of holding the activity; enable us to shoulder
【解析】根据中英文对照可知,空处缺少“举办这个活动是为了”和“使我们能够承担”之意。固定短语the aim of,意为“……的目的”,动词hold,意为“举办”,可数名词activity,意为“活动”,句首首字母大写。故第一空应填The aim of holding the activity。固定短语enable sb. to do sth.,意为“使得某人做某事”,动词shoulder,意为“承担”,根据空前动词不定式符号to可知,应用动词原形;故第二空应填enable us to shoulder。故填The aim of holding the activity; enable us to shoulder。
22.【小题1】
to do
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where
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performance
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interested
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has proved
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originally
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a
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inspired
【小题9】
as
【小题10】
phenomena
【解析】1. opportunity to do sth.意为“做某事的机会”,为固定用法,故填to do。
2. 分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句且在从句中作状语,先行词phenomenon表示抽象的地点,故填where。
3. 分析句子可知,空处在句中作宾语,且根据空前的数词one可知,应用名词形式。performance意为“表演”。故填performance。
4. be interested in 意为“对……感兴趣”,为固定搭配。故填interested。
5. 根据时间状语“So for”及句意可知,此处应用现在完成时,根据空前的it可知,谓语动词应用第三人称单数,故填has proved。
6. 分析句子可知,空处修饰动词短语came from,故用副词形式。故填originally。
7. 分析句子可知,此处表示泛指,conductor是可数名词且其前的修饰词popular的发音以辅音音素开头,故用冠词a。
8. 分析句子可知,此处应用非谓语动词;he与inspire之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用动词的-ed形式作状语,故填inspired。
9. be known as意为“被称为”,为固定搭配,故填as。
10. phenomenon是可数名词,根据前面的“one of the most”可知,此处应用名词复数。故填phenomena。
23~26.D、D、A、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】作者为了给孩子们树立一个好榜样加入了父母合唱团,虽然遇到了一些困难,但是作者最终完成了表演,觉得挑战让生活更有意义。
根据第一段中的It's a big thing to perform on stage, but soon this was something they could deal with easily. I had encouraged them to challenge themselves and they'd succeeded(在舞台上表演是件大事,但很快他们就能轻松应对了。我鼓励他们挑战自我,他们成功了)由此可推知,作者的孩子们勇于挑战自我,很勇敢。故选D。
2. 根据第一段中的Every day, I encourage my children to push themselves out of their comfort zone; every day, I learn that the only way to get your children to behave in a certain way is by modeling that behavior yourself. Here I was doing the opposite. The next morning, I joined(每天,我都鼓励我的孩子们强迫自己走出舒适区;每一天,我都在学习,让你的孩子以某种方式行事的唯一方法就是自己以身作则。这里我做的正好相反。第二天早上,我也加入了)可推知,决定加入父母合唱团是因为她希望为她的孩子树立一个榜样。故选D。
3. 根据画线部分后的I tried my best to follow the tune(我尽力跟着曲子走)由此可推知,作者唱这首歌有困难,只是在尽力跟着曲子走。故第二段中画线的句子表明作者唱这首歌有困难。故选A。
4. 根据最后一段"I also realized that what I always told my children was true: unless you push yourself and are brave to try something new, you'll miss out on so much that life(我也意识到,我一直对孩子们说的话是正确的:除非你强迫自己,勇敢地尝试新事物,否则你会错过生活提供的很多东西)及文章内容可知,本文讲述了作者为了给孩子们树立一个好榜样加入了父母合唱团,虽然遇到了一些困难,但是作者最终完成了表演,觉得挑战让生活更有意义。由此可知,C选项“挑战使生活有意义”最适合作本文的标题。故选C。
27~31.F、A、G、D、B
【解析】1. 根据上文中的Listening to music is relatively inexpensive and everyone can do it easily. As is known to all, music has many benefits(听音乐相对便宜,而且每个人都能轻松做到。众所周知,音乐有很多好处)以及下文中的Meanwhile, you can also make use of it to create more joy in your life. Here are some ways(同时,你也可以利用它在你的生活中创造更多的快乐。这里有一些方法)可知,上文提到音乐有很多益处,可推测本句承接上文进一步列举音乐的益处有哪些。故F项(你可以在日常生活中使用音乐来帮助减少压力和焦虑)符合语境。故选F。
2. 根据上文中的Let music say "Good morning" to you.(让音乐对你说“早上好”。)以及下文中的This music eases you into the day like a beautiful sunrise, and starts your day in a good mood(心情).(这首音乐让你像美丽的日出一样轻松地进入一天,并以好心情开始你的一天。)可知,本段主要说明的是通过音乐来叫自己起床,故A项(试着在熟悉的音乐中醒来)符合语境。故选A。
3. 根据上文中的A positive morning music ceremony is a sure way to start your day off in a better mood(积极的早晨音乐仪式是以更好的心情开始一天的好方法)由此可知,上文提到了用音乐开始一天的好处,本句为本段最后一句,应承接上文继续说明这一方法的好处。故G项(这也可以防止你的大脑把你带回到昨天的烦恼中)符合语境。故选G。
4. 根据上文中的Singing is one of the best ways to regulate(调节) breathing and promote relaxation. Sing in the shower; sing in the car(唱歌是调节呼吸和促进放松的最好方法之一。洗澡时唱歌;在车里唱歌)以及下文中的This is not about performing but about your relaxation...help you relax(这不是关于表演,而是关于放松。如果你要唱歌,选一些你知道的歌,唱那些能让你心情更好、激励你或帮助你放松的歌。)可推测,唱歌好不好听并不需要担心,重要的是放松。故D项(如果你认为你不是一个“好”歌手,不要担心)符合语境。故选D。
5. 根据下文中If you have a daily exercise routine(惯例),try taking music along with you...trying to achieve(如果你有日常锻炼的习惯,试着带上音乐。如果你有音乐作为你的私人教练和伴侣,早上的散步或跑步会变得更容易、更愉快。同样,对你来说,选择适合你的音乐是很重要的,你知道,它会达到你想要达到的效果。)可知,下文提到每天锻炼时听音乐,即跟着音乐做运动。B项中的"movements"与下文中的"have a daily exercise routine(惯例)"相照应,B项(每天跟着音乐做动作。)符合题意。故选B。
32~46.A、D、C、A、B、A、D、A、C、D、C、A、C、D、C
【解析】1. 句意:当我开始上短期的钢琴课时,祖父焦虑地问我:“为什么你练习了那么多,却一点进步都没有?”A.anxiously焦虑地;B.carefully仔细地;C.quietly安静地;D.excitedly激动地。根据下文中的Why didn't you make any progress with much practice 可知,祖父看到作者在进行大量练习后却没有进步,应该是很焦虑。故选A。
2. 句意:我试图让我的表演吸引人。A.pretended假装;B.regreted对……感到抱歉;C.demanded强烈要求;D.attempted试图。根据下文中的However, my efforts were (3) .可知,作者试图让自己的表演吸引人些,但是努力没有用。故选D。
3. 句意:然而,我的努力是徒劳的。A.on time准时;B.under pressure处于压力之下;C.in vain徒劳;D.for sure无疑。作者试图让自己的表演吸引人些,但是努力是徒劳的。故选C。
4. 句意:所以我放弃了演奏任何乐器,直到我57岁的时候,我的老朋友勒罗伊邀请我,和他一起拉小提琴。A.gave up放弃;B.put off推迟;C.believed in赞成;D.dreamed of梦想。根据上文中的However, my efforts were (3) .和空前的连词So以及下文中的It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again.可知,作者放弃了演奏任何乐器。故选A。
5. 句意同上。A.challenged向(某人)挑战;B.invited邀请;C.required要求;D.reminded提醒。根据下文中的Thinking of my past, I (6) his invitation.可知,此处表示Leroy邀请作者和他一起拉小提琴。故选B。
6. 句意:然而,想到我的过去,我拒绝了他的邀请。A.refused拒绝;B.forgave原谅;C.protested保护;D.forgot忘记。根据第一段中的My history with music was not good以及第二段中的I gave up playing any musical instrument可知,作者因为自己学习音乐的不愉快经历而决定不再演奏任何乐器,所以此处作者拒绝了朋友的邀请。故选A。
7. 句意:我期待听到他说,我将在舞台上通过练习变得熟练。A.important重要的;B.ordinary正常的;C.effective有效果的;D.skilled熟练的。根据下文中的But he said, "OK, only play if you want to."I was totally (8) by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.可知,对于作者的拒绝,作者的朋友回复了“好,想玩的时候再玩”。尽管作者不擅长音乐,但这种回复不是作者期待的,作者期待的是,朋友能鼓励他,让他多练习然后变熟练。故选D。
8. 句意:但他说:“好吧,想玩的时候再玩。”我完全被这个出乎意料的回答震惊了,没有回应,只是跟他说了声再见。A.shocked使震惊;B.confused使困惑;C.satisfied使满意;D.impressed使留下印象。根据下文中的by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye可知,朋友的回答让作者始料未及,除了说再见什么也没回复,作者是倍感震惊的。故选A。
9. 句意:没有人强迫我参加,但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A.teaching教;B.begging恳求;C.forcing强迫;D.expecting期待。上文提到这是来自朋友的邀请。同时在作者拒绝邀请后,朋友也只是说了"OK, only play if you want to."。由此可知,此处表示没人强迫作者去参加。故选C。
10. 句意同上。A.chance机会;B.goal目标;C.task任务;D.choice选择。根据下文中的问句Should I play on stage or not 可知,此处表示作者面临一个选择。故选D。
11. 句意:我一直都是观众,但这次我愿意抓住机会。A.suitable合适的;B.curious好奇的;C.willing愿意;D.generous慷慨的。根据下文中的After a long and careful (12) , I played my violin with Leroy.可知,作者选择和Leroy一起拉小提琴,说明他愿意抓住机会。故选C。
12. 句意:经过长时间的精心准备,我和勒罗伊拉起了小提琴。A.preparation准备;B.explanation解释;C.treatment治疗;D.search搜索。根据下文中的Finally, I (14) a full performance in front of the audience.可知,不擅长音乐的作者给观众奉献了一场完整的表演,说明作者是做了充分的准备。故选A。
13. 句意:虽然我并没有完全不紧张,这足以让我克服恐惧。A.courage勇气;B.faith信心;C.nervousness紧张;D.anger生气。根据I didn't lose all my (13) , it was enough for me to overcome(克服) my fear.可知,此处应表示尽管作者还没完全做到放松,但是对他来说战胜恐惧已经足够了。故选C。
14. 句意:最后,我为观众奉献了一场完整的表演。A.conquered克服;B.recommended推荐;C.organised组织;D.offered提供。根据上文中的After a long and careful (12) , I played my violin with Leroy.可知,作者做了长时间充分的准备,且作者战胜了恐惧,此处应表示作者给观众奉献了一场完整的表演。故选D。
15. 句意:不久之后,勒罗伊去世了,但他的影响依然存在。A.fame名声;B.aim目标;C.influence影响;D.composition作文,作曲。根据下文中的It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focus on what I want to do, fear will be replaced with joy.可知,此处表示虽然朋友不在了,但朋友的影响依然存在我生活的方方面面。故选C。
47.【小题1】
The
【小题2】
of
【小题3】
to play
【小题4】
more
【小题5】
cities
【小题6】
totally
【小题7】
created
【小题8】
but
【小题9】
Although/Though
【小题10】
is
【解析】1. 分析句子可知,此处特指披头士乐队的成员,应用定冠词the,句首首字母大写。故填The。
2. be made up of意为“由……组成”,为固定搭配,故填of。
3. teach sb. to do sth.意为“教某人做某事”,为固定用法,故填to play。
4. 根据下文中的than any other singer or band可知,此处表示比较含义,应用比较级,故填more。
5. city为可数名词,且空前没有冠词,应用名词复数形式,故填cities。
6. 分析句子可知,此处修饰动词,应用副词作状语,故填totally。
7. 分析句子结构可知,此处应用非谓语动词;create与That kind of excitement之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,应用动词的-ed形式作后置定语,故填created。
8. 此处是not only...but (also) ...句型,表示“不仅……而且……”,故填but。
9. 分析句子可知,此处表示“尽管乐队在1970年解散了”,应用although/though,句首首字母大写。故填Although/Though 。
10. 根据today可知,此处表示客观情况,应用一般现在时;主语是the Beatles' influence on pop culture,谓语动词应用单数,故填is。
48.【小题1】
It's a great honour to
【小题2】
was not talented at music
【小题3】
turned out to be different
【小题4】
Absorbed in
【小题5】
couldn't help dancing to the music
【小题6】
touched my soul
【小题7】
From then on
【小题8】
got many opportunities to
【小题9】
has an impact on my life
【小题10】
to get through the hard times
【解析】1. 根据中文提示,固定句型it is a great honour to do sth.意为“做某事深感荣幸”。故填It's a great honour to。
2. 根据中文提示,固定短语be talented at sth.意为“在……方面有天赋”,不可数名词music意为“音乐”,分析句子可知,I thought是主句,空处所在句子是省略that引导的宾语从句,时态遵循“主过从过”,从句应使用一般过去时,主语是I,be用was。故填was not talented at music。
3. 根据中文提示,动词短语turn out to be+adj意为“结果是……的”,根据上下文时态可知,空处所在句子也应使用一般过去时,表示过去发生的动作。故填turned out to be different。
4. 根据中文提示,必备短语be absorbed in意为“专心致志于”,分析句子可知,此处应使用形容词短语作状语,故填Absorbed in。
5. 根据中文提示可知,can't help doing sth.意为“情不自禁做某事”,dance to music意为“随着音乐跳舞”,分析句子可知,此处事情发生在过去应使用一般过去时。故填couldn't help dancing to the music。
6. 根据中文提示,动词touch意为“触动”,my soul意为“我的灵魂”,分析句子可知,此处应使用一般过去时,表示过去发生的动作,故填touched my soul。
7. 必备短语from then on意为“自那时起”符合题意。故填From then on。
8. 根据中文提示,动词get意为“得到”,many opportunities to do sth.意为“许多做某事的机会”,分析句子可知,空处应为一般过去时,描述过去发生的动作。故填got many opportunities to。
9. 根据中文提示,动词短语have an impact on意为“对……有影响”,my life意为“我的生活”,分析句子,句子描述的是现在情况,应用一般现在时,主语是music,谓语动词使用三单形式。故填has an impact on my life。
10. 根据中文提示,动词短语get through意为“渡过”,hard times意为“困难时期”,分析句子可知,空处应为动词的不定式和空前的enough构成enough to do sth.应为“足够做某事”。故填to get through the hard times。
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