Unit 4 Stage and screen
1. Whatever difficulties we may come across, we'll work together to o______ them.
2. Anger is a normal human e______, which is as normal as sadness, fear or joy.
3. One should remain calm and think of ways to e________ when facing danger.
4. You may be ______ (失望的) if you fail but you will never succeed if you don't try.
5. You needn't worry; I'll make ______ (安排)for you to be met at the airport.
6. The foreign people were surprised by the exaggerated movements and amazing ______ (技巧) used in Peking Opera.
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to some extent; be absorbed in; live up to; put on;
get across; in one's own right; date back to;
on the edge of one's seat
(1) He succeeded in ______ his point to the audience by examples.
(2) Being addicted to the Internet will ______ have a negative effect on children's mental and physical health.
(3) He ______ watching the documentary so that he didn't notice it was getting late.
(4) Chinese tea culture has a long history, which can ______ ancient times.
(5) She managed to enter Harvard University and ______ her parents expectations.
(6) The TV seriesThe Age of Awakening was ______ on Feb. 1st, showing the efforts of young Chinese people in the early 1900s to save the nation.
8. Green development is______ (definite) useful in pushing economic development and protecting the environment.
9. Thanks to its ______ (appeal) plot, this movie attracted a big audience.
10. I'll do my best to make up the missed lessons during my ______ (absent).
11. The book covers all ________(aspect) of city life, which is worth reading.
12. It is fortunate that the man ______ (escape) being caught in the heavy rain.
13. He tried speaking in front of the public ______ (overcome) his shyness and finally he made it.
14. Importantly, no matter what the method of translation is, the spirit of the ______ (origin) work cannot be lost.
15. All those watching the pop singing group cheered, ______ (applaud) as they sang.
16. 正是爱和责任激励他度过困难时期。(responsibility)
________ that have driven him to get through the difficult times.
17. 因为表现得好,这些孩子们被他们的老师称赞了。(behave;动词-ing形式作状语)
______, these children are praised by their teachers.
18. 我非常感谢所有老师的帮助,没有他们我就考不上重点大学。(extremely; grateful)
________ for their help, without whom I can't enter the key university.
19. 那男孩钢琴弹得如此好,以至于所有的观众都站起来鼓掌。(so... that...; clap)
The boy played the piano ______ all the audience stood up and ______ .
20. 随着中国交通运输系统的快速发展,人们出行更加方便了。(with复合结构;transport)
________ it is more convenient for people to travel around.
21. 这个新软件很受欢迎的原因是它把便捷的操作和强大的功能结合起来了。(combine;表语从句)
The reason why this new software is very popular is ________ powerful functions.
22. If you want to see a show that (1) (combine) music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan—the Peking Opera version of Hamlet will be a good choice.
(2) (discover) whether Peking Opera is easier than a Shakespeare play to understand, I went to watch the opera. Starting with an orchestra (3) (play) traditional Chinese instruments, the opera brought an (4) (absolute) new sound to my Western ears. At first, I thought what I heard was a violin, but in fact it was an instrument with two strings (5) (call) jinghu. Then I saw the main characters come on stage. The masks and costumes amazed me. The performers sang in Chinese, (6) the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped me to understand the meanings. The voices of the performers sounded really unique. By using some techniques, the opera transformed a small stage (7) the whole universe.
Besides, how the characters moved on stage also impressed me, (8) was different from the play Hamlet where Prince Hamlet didn't do a backflip. It was so dazzling and (9) (energy) that I wasn't sure if the characters were performers or athletes. Feeling the strong emotions of love, (10) (angry), fear and grief in the performance, I could easily recognise the theme of Hamlet.
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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 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 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 day off in a better mood. (3)
Sing aloud with music as often as you can. If you want to take the posit effects of listening to music to another level, try singing. Singing is one of best ways to regulate(调节) breathing and promote relaxation. Sing in shower, sing in the car. (4) This is not about performing but about 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 all 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 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 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, 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 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. happened 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. ignored D. forgot
38. A. important B. normal C. energetic D. skilled
39. A. shocked B. confused C. satisfied D. impressed
40. A. teaching B. begging C. forcing D. expecting
41. A. chance B. arrangement 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. anger
45. A. praised B. recommended C. organised D. offered
46. A. fame B. emotion C. influence D. responsibility
47. Beijing Opera or Peking Opera is a form of Chinese opera (1) (combine) music, vocal performances, dance and so on. Appearing in the late 18th, (2) became fully developed and recognised in the mid-19th century. The form was (3) (extreme) popular in the Qing Dynasty court and has been regarded as one of the (4) (culture) treasures of China. Major performance groups (5) (base) in Beijing and Tianjin in the north and Shanghai in the south. Performers of Peking Opera use body (6) (movement) that are symbolic and suggestive. The performers make (7) best of the basic skills of speech, song, dance and combat. Besides, the music of Peking Opera is divided (8) Xipi and Erhuang. There are four roles in Peking Opera—Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou, each of (9) has its own costumes and masks. Masks with different colors have different meanings, which are used (10) (represent) the character of roles and show their emotional states.
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48. Alice in Wonderland is an American fantasy adventure film directed by Clyde Geronimi.
(1) (在某种程度上), the animation (动画片) is not as great as some of the famous movies, like Snow White, Dumbo, or Pinocchio, but there are still some attractive factors. (2) (例如), the special effects of the movie, the story and the sound effects are quite impressive.
Alice in Wonderland (3) (基于一部小说) written by Lewis Carroll. Alice is an English girl who dreams about a world (4) (在这个世界里动物会说话), and later finds herself in that world. She follows a white rabbit, (5) (开始了一段神奇的旅程) and getting to meet various interesting and strange characters. The special effects are so good. (6) (特别是), the studio has a way of making every facial expression really lifelike. (7) (与……相比) other animations, the story does have a deeper meaning. In the film Alice (8) (学会对……有信心) her own choices and decisions, (9) (尽管) being unsure of herself in a safe land. (10) (而且), she has a strong sense of right and wrong, and holds herself responsible for making things right.
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答案和解析
1.【答案】overcome
【解析】句意:无论我们遇到什么困难,我们都要共同努力克服。根据空前动词不定式符号to可知,空处应填动词原形;结合首字母提示,动词overcome意为“克服,解决”,符合句意。故填overcome。
2.【答案】emotion
【解析】句意:愤怒是一种正常的人类情感,和悲伤、恐惧或快乐一样正常。分析句子可知,空处应填名词作宾语;结合首字母提示,emotion意为“情感,情绪”,符合句意。故填emotion。
3.【答案】escape
【解析】句意:面对危险时,人们应该保持冷静,想办法逃生。分析句子及空前的不定式符号to可知,空处应填动词原形;结合首字母提示,动词escape,意为“逃跑,逃脱”,符合句意。故填escape。
4.【答案】disappointed
【解析】句意:如果你失败了,你可能会失望,但如果你不尝试,你永远不会成功。分析句子及结合汉语提示“失望的”可知,空处可填disappointed或disappointing,形容词作表语;再结合主语you可知,修饰人,应用disappointed。故填disappointed。
5.【答案】arrangements
【解析】句意:你不必担心;我将安排去机场接你。分析句子可知,空处应填名词作宾语;结合汉语提示,arrangement意为“安排”,此处为可数名词,符合题意。固定短语make arrangements,意为“做安排”。故填arrangements。
6.【答案】techniques
【解析】句意:外国人对京剧夸张的动作和惊人的技巧感到惊讶。分析句子及结合汉语提示可知,technique意为“技巧”时为可数名词;结合语意及空前的movements可知,空处应填可数名词的复数形式。故填techniques。
7.【答案】【小题1】
getting across
【小题2】
to some extent
【小题3】
was absorbed in
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date back to
【小题5】
lived up to
【小题6】
put on
【解析】1. 句意:他用例子成功地使听众明白了他的观点。get across使……被理解,动词短语,符合句意。结合空前的介词in可知,空处应填动词的-ing形式作宾语。故填getting across。
2. 句意:沉迷于网络会在一定程度上对儿童的心理和身体健康产生负面影响。固定短语to some extent,意为“在一定程度上”,符合句意。故填to some extent。
3. 句意:他全神贯注地看纪录片,以致于没有注意到时间晚了。be absorbed in专心于;全神贯注于,符合句意。分析句子及空后的didn't可知,主语为he,时态为一般过去时,be动词应用was。was absorbed in。
4. 句意:中国茶文化源远流长,可以追溯到古代。固定短语date back to意为“追溯到”,符合句意。故填date back to。
5. 句意:她成功地进入了哈佛大学,没有辜负父母的期望。动词短语live up to,意为“不辜负”,符合句意。分析句子及空前的managed可知,空处时态也应用一般过去时。故填lived up to。
6. 句意:2月1日,电视剧《觉醒时代》上映,展现了20世纪初中国年轻人拯救国家的努力。动词短语put on,意为“上映”,符合句意。分析句子及结合空前的was可知,空处应填动词的-ed形式,与was一起构成一般过去时的被动语态。故填put on。
8.【答案】definitely
【解析】句意:绿色发展对推动经济发展和保护环境无疑是有益的。分析句子结构可知,空处作状语,修饰形容词useful,故用副词;definitely“肯定地”,符合句意。故填definitely。
9.【答案】appealing
【解析】句意:由于剧情引人入胜,这部电影吸引了大批观众。分析句子结构可知,空处应填形容词作定语,修饰名词plot;提示词appeal的形容词形式为appealing,意为“吸引人的”,符合题意。故填appealing。
10.【答案】absence
【解析】句意:我会尽全力补上我缺席期间落下的功课。分析句子结构及结合空前的my可知,空处应用名词作宾语;提示词absent的名词形式为absence,意为“缺席”,符合题意。故填absence。
11.【答案】aspects
【解析】句意:这本书涵盖了城市生活的方方面面,值得一读。aspect意为“方面”时是可数名词,且根据空前的all可知,此处应用名词复数。故填aspects。
12.【答案】has escaped
【解析】句意:幸运的是,这个男人没有被大雨淋到。根据句意及is可知,此处表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响,应用现在完成时;主语为the man,助动词应用has,故填has escaped。
13.【答案】to overcome
【解析】句意:他尝试在公众面前演讲来克服羞怯,最后他成功了。分析句子可知,此处表目的,应用动词不定式。故填to overcome。
14.【答案】original
【解析】句意:重要的是,无论翻译的方法是什么,原作的精髓不能丢失。分析句子结构可知,此处作定语,修饰work,应用形容词;original“原来的”,符合句意。故填original。
15.【答案】applauding
【解析】句意:所有观看流行演唱团体的人都欢呼起来,边唱边鼓掌。分析句子结构可知,此处应用非谓语动词;All those与applaud之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,应用动词-ing形式作状语。故填applauding。
16.【答案】It's the love and responsibility
【解析】对照中英文可知,空处缺少部分为“正是爱和责任”。“爱和责任”译为love and responsibility。分析句子可知,空处应用it作形式主语,时态为一般现在时。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填It's the love and responsibility。
17.【答案】Behaving well
【解析】对照中英文提示,空处缺少部分“表现得好”应译为“behave well”;结合括号内的提示,主语these children和behave是主谓关系,故空处应用动词的-ing形式作原因状语,所以空处应填behaving well。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填Behaving well。
18.【答案】I am extremely grateful to all the teachers
【解析】对照中英文可知,空处缺少部分为“我非常感谢所有老师”。“非常”译为extremely;“感激”译为be grateful to;“所有老师”译为all the teachers。分析句子及结合语意可知,主语为I,时态为一般现在时,be动词应用am,句首单词的首字母需大写。故填I am extremely grateful to all the teachers。
19.【答案】so well that; clapped (their hands)
【解析】分析句子可知,空处应用so...that...引导结果状语从句,副词well修饰动词played,表示“弹得好”,故第一空应填so well that;“鼓掌”译为clap,结合语意及stood可知,空处时态应用一般过去时,故第二空应填clapped (their hands)。故填so well that; clapped (their hands)。
20.【答案】With China's transport system developing quickly
【解析】对照中英文可知,空处缺少部分为“随着中国交通运输系统的快速发展”。“中国交通运输系统”译为China's transport system;“快速发展”译为develop quickly。分析句子及结合括号内的汉语提示,空处应用with的复合结构,即“with+宾语+宾语补足语”,此处宾语为China's transport system,宾补为develop quickly,且宾语与宾语补足语之间为主动关系,所以空处宾补应用动词的-ing形式表示主语意义。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填With China's transport system developing quickly。
21.【答案】that it combines convenient operation with
【解析】对照中英文可知,空处缺少部分为“把便捷的操作和……结合起来”。固定短语combine sth. with sth.“使某物与某物相结合”;“便捷的操作”译为convenient operation。分析句子可知,空处应用that引导表语从句,主语为“它”译为it,为第三人称单数形式,所以空处谓语应用第三人称单数形式。故填that it combines convenient operation with。
22.【答案】【小题1】
combines
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To discover
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playing
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absolutely
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called
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but
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into
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which
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energetic
【小题10】
anger
【解析】1. 分析句子结构可知,that引导定语从句,指代先行词a show,且that在从句中作主语;根据语境可知,此处应用一般现在时,故填combines。
2. 分析句子可知,此处表目的,故用动词不定式。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填To discover。
3. 分析句子结构可知,此处应填非谓语动词;an orchestra与play之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,应用动词-ing形式。故填playing。
4. 分析句子结构可知,空处修饰形容词new,故用副词形式。故填absolutely。
5. 分析句子结构可知,此处应用非谓语动词;an instrument与call之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,故用动词的-ed形式作定语。故填called。
6. 根据语境可知,此处表示“表演者用汉语演唱,但是音乐、夸张的动作和手势帮助我理解意思”,空处前后形成转折,应用but。故填but。
7. transform sth. into sth.意为“将某物转化成某物”,是固定搭配。故填into。
8. 分析句子结构可知,空处引导非限制性定语从句,指代“how the characters moved on stage”,且空处在从句中作主语,应用which。故填which。
9. 分析句子结构可知,空处作表语,再根据空前的dazzling可知,此处应用形容词。故填energetic。
10. 分析句子结构可知,空处作介词of的宾语,再根据空前的“love”和空后的“fear”“grief”可知,此处应用名词。故填anger。
23~26.【答案】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,我都鼓励我的孩子把自己从舒适区推出来,我知道让你的孩子按照某种方式行事的唯一方法就是自己模仿那种行为。这里我做的正好相反。第二天早上,我加入了。)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(我尽力跟着曲调走)可知,作者尽力跟着曲子走。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. 根据最后一段内容(我也意识到,我总是告诉我的孩子们的话是对的:除非你督促自己,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.【答案】F、A、G、D、B
【解析】1. 【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。众所周知,音乐有很多好处,在日常生活中使用音乐可以帮助减少压力和焦虑,文章主要介绍了一些音乐的好处以及如何利用音乐来为生活创造乐趣的方法。
根据上文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,每个人都能轻松做到。众所周知,音乐有很多好处。)以及后文 Meanwhile, you can also make use of it to create more joy in your life. Here some ways.(同时,你也可以利用它来为你的生活创造更多的乐趣。这里有一些方法。)可知,上文提到音乐有很多好处,可推测本句承接上文进一步列举音乐的好处有哪些。故F选项(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 Let music say "Good morning" to you.(让音乐对你说“早上好”。)以及后文 This music eases you into the day like a beautiful sunrise, ... A positive morning music ceremony is a sure way to start day off in a better mood.(这首音乐像美丽的日出一样让你轻松进入一天,并以良好的心情开始你的一天。如果你有一部智能手机,允许你选择一首歌作为闹钟,这很容易设置。一个积极的早晨音乐仪式是以更好的心情开始一天的好方法。)可知,本段主要说明的是通过音乐来叫自己起床,故A选项(试着在熟悉的音乐中醒来。)符合语境。故选A。
3. 根据上文A positive morning music ceremony is a sure way to start day off in a better mood. (一个积极的早晨音乐仪式是以更好的心情开始一天的好方法。)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选项(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 Singing is one of best ways to regulate(调节) breathing and promote relaxation. Sing in shower, sing in the car.(唱歌是调节呼吸和促进放松的最佳方式之一。在淋浴时歌唱,在车里唱歌。)以及后文This is not about performing but about 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.(这不是表演的问题,而是放松的问题。如果你要唱歌,挑一些你知道会让你心情更好的歌曲,激励你,或帮助你放松。)可知,本段介绍的方法是唱歌来放松,且后文提到了不是表演的问题,可推测唱歌好不好听并不需要担心,重要的是放松。故D选项(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. 根据后文If you have a daily exercise routine...will have the eff you are trying to achieve.(如果你每天都有锻炼的习惯,试着把音乐带在身边。如果你有音乐作为你的私人教练和伙伴,早晨散步或跑步会变得更容易和更愉快。再次强调,选择适合你的音乐是很重要的,而且你知道它会产生你想要达到的效果。)可知,后文提到每天锻炼时听音乐,即跟着音乐做运动。B选项中movements对应后文中have a daily exercise routine。故B选项(每天跟着音乐做运动。)符合语境。故选B。
32~46.【答案】A、D、C、A、B、A、D、A、C、D、C、A、C、D、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者因小时候练习乐器的糟糕经历而决定不再弹奏乐器。但是最后作者在朋友的邀请下,战胜自己内心的恐惧走上了舞台,给观众奉献了一场完整的小提琴表演。
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 ”anxiously忧虑地;carefully小心地;quietly安静地;excitedly兴奋地。根据下文"Why didn't he make any progress with much practice "可知,我练习钢琴很久都没有进步,所以爷爷是担忧的(anxiously)。故选A。
2. 句意:我试图让我的表演吸引人。happen碰巧;regret对······感到抱歉;demand强烈要求;attempt努力。根据下文中的However, my efforts were (3) .可知,作者努力让自己的表演吸引人些,但是努力并没有用。故选D。
3. 句意:然而,我的努力是徒劳的。on time准时;under pressure处于压力之下;in vain徒劳;for sure无疑。作者努力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。give up放弃;put off推迟;believe in赞成;dream 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 playing music again. 可知,作者放弃了演奏任何乐器。故选A。
5. 句意同上。challenge向(某人)挑战;invite邀请;require要求;remind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,我邀请了他的邀请。refuse拒绝;forgive原谅;ignore忽视;forget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。important重要的;normal身心正常的;energetic精力充沛的;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,你想玩就玩吧。”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。shock使震惊;confuse使困惑;satisfy使满意;impress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。teach教;beg恳求;force强迫;expect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。chance机会;arrangement安排;task任务;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。suitable合适的;curious好奇的;willing愿意;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。preparation准备;explanation解释;treatment治疗;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。courage勇气;faith信心;nervousness紧张;anger生气。根据I didn't lose all my (13) , it was enough for me to overcome 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。praise称赞;recommend推荐;organise组织;offer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。fame名声;emotion情感,情绪;influence影响;responsibility责任。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.【答案】【小题1】
combining
【小题2】
it
【小题3】
extremely
【小题4】
cultural
【小题5】
are based
【小题6】
movements
【小题7】
the
【小题8】
into
【小题9】
which
【小题10】
to represent
【解析】1. 分析句子结构可知,此处应填非谓语动词;Chinese opera与combine之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,故用动词的-ing形式作定语。故填combining。
2. 分析句子结构可知,此处指代上文中的Peking Opera且作主语,应用it。故填it。
3. 分析句子结构可知,空处作状语,修饰形容词popular,应填副词extremely。故填extremely。
4. 分析句子结构可知,空处修饰名词treasures,应用形容词作定语。故填cultural。
5. 固定短语be based in...“位于,把总部设在······”,且根据语境可知,此处描述客观情况,故用一般现在时。主语为Major performance groups是复数形式,be动词应用are,故填are based。
6. movement作“动作”时,既可作可数名词又可作不可数名词,但根据that后的are可知,此处应用名词复数。故填movements。
7. make the best of表示“充分利用”,为固定短语。故填the。
8. be divided into“被划分为......”,是固定搭配,符合句意。故填into。
9. 分析句子结构可知,each of (9) has its own costumes and masks为非限制性定语从句,空处作of的宾语,先行词表示物,应填which。故填which。
10. 分析句子可知,此处是use sth. to do sth.的被动形式sth. be used to do sth.,意为“某物被用来......”。故填to represent。
48.【答案】【小题1】To some extent/To some degree
【小题2】For instance/For example/To give an example
【小题3】is based on a novel
【小题4】where animals can talk
【小题5】starting a magical journey
【小题6】In particular
【小题7】Compared to/with
【小题8】learns to have confidence
【小题9】in spite of/despite
【小题10】Furthermore/Moreover/What's more
【解析】1. 结合汉语提示,固定短语to some extent/to some degree,意为“在某种程度上”,符合题意。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填To some extent/To some degree。
2. 结合汉语提示,固定短语for instance/for example/to give an example,意为“例如”,符合题意。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填For instance/For example/To give an example。
3. 结合汉语提示可知,“基于”译为be based on;“一部小说”译为a novel。分析句子及结合语境可知,主语为Alice in Wonderland是单数形式,时态为一般现在时,be动词应用is。故填is based on a novel。
4. 结合汉语提示,“动物会说话”译为animals can talk;分析句子可知,空处引导定语从句,先行词为a world,在句中作状语,应用where引导。故填where animals can talk。
5. 结合汉语提示,“开始”译为start;“一段神奇的旅程”译为a magical journey。分析句子可知,逻辑主语she与start之间为主谓关系,所以空处应用动词的-ing形式。故填starting a magical journey。
6. 结合汉语提示,in particular意为“特别是”,符合题意。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填In particular。
7. 结合汉语提示,compared to/with意为“与……相比”,符合题意。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填Compared to/with。
8. 结合汉语提示,固定短语learn to do sth. 意为“学会......”;“对……有信心”译为have confidence。分析句子及结合语境可知,主语为Alice,此处陈述客观事实,应用一般现在时。故填learns to have confidence。
9. 结合汉语提示,“尽管”译为in spite of/despite,为固定短语。故填in spite of/despite。
10. 结合汉语提示,“而且”译为furthermore/moreover/what's more,为固定用法。句首单词的首字母需大写。故填Furthermore/Moreover/What's more。
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