Unit 5 Music
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation
A.She might want a ticket.
B.She is looking for the man.
C.She has an extra ticket.
2.How much did the woman pay for the recorder altogether
A.$48. B.$50. C.$52.
3.What does the man mean
A.He won’t leave the company.
B.He will get much more money.
C.He will accept the woman’s advice.
4.How does the woman feel now
A.Relaxed. B.Excited. C.Tired.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A.What to drink.
B.Where to meet.
C.When to leave.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What does the woman think is the best part about spring
A.Fresh air.
B.Beautiful flowers.
C.The warmth of the sun.
7.Where are the speakers
A.At home. B.In a school. C.In a park.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Whose birthday is it
A.Sarah’s. B.Michael’s. C.Rebecca’s.
9.When will the birthday party begin
A.At 6:15. B.At 6:30. C.At 7:00.
10.What does the man want to know
A.What to buy. B.Who to call. C.Where to park.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What are the speakers talking about
A.A hobby. B.A job. C.A plan.
12.What did the man think of learning to make videos
A.Difficult. B.Enjoyable. C.Boring.
13.What does the man plan to do in the future
A.Write stories.
B.Stop making videos.
C.Enter the music industry.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What is the woman trying to find
A.The theatre. B.The park. C.The lake.
15.What does the woman show the man
A.A leaflet. B.A book. C.A map.
16.What does the woman want to do
A.Have a wonderful boardwalk.
B.Listen to a concert.
C.Enjoy the scenery of the lake.
17.How will the woman go there
A.By car. B.On foot. C.By bus.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What is causing the traffic problem
A.A big fire.
B.Road repairs.
C.A heavy storm.
19.What do we know about Lincoln Bridge
A.It is being rebuilt.
B.It will open again today.
C.It is destroyed.
20.What will people hear next
A.A festival event.
B.A music program.
C.A weather report.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Summer vacation is coming soon.To enjoy a relaxing holiday,here we’d like to share with you some of the best rock and jazz festivals.Although many Ukrainian music festivals were cancelled because of the bad financial condition,plenty remain for music lovers.
KrayinaMriy
When and where:June 20-21,Kyiv,Pyrohovo folk museum
Lineup(阵容):TNMK,Boombox,VopliVidoplyasova,Onuka
KrayinaMriy is an annual rock music festival that promotes modern music.Besides music,the festival will offer dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing of a traditional music instrument.
Alfa Fest
When and where:June 26-28,Lviv
So far all tickets have been booked,but a waiting list is available.This yearly festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners.The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine,Japan,Cuba and the U.S.
Koktebel
When and where:Aug.22-Sept.6,Zatoka village,Odesa Oblast
Koktebel Jazz is the biggest outdoor jazz festival.The Cinematic Orchestra,ParovStelar,Nino Katamadze,Bonobo,Submotion Orchestra,Billy’s Band were the GALA’S superstars in previous years.This year the list of festival’s participants and tickets prices still remain unknown but the organizers revealed(透露) that apart from good jazz,the guests will be offered music lectures and movie screenings.
Respublica
When and where:Sept.4-7,Kamyanets Podilsky,Khmelnytska Oblast
Folk music and street art festival Respublica will take place in Kamyanets,Podilsky,one of the most beautiful cities in the west.Booking in advance can get a good discount.
21.Who are the text mainly intended for
A.People enthusiastic about music.
B.People fond of travelling around.
C.Merchants able to make a fortune.
D.Musicians able to play various instruments.
22.What do KrayinaMriy and Alfa Fest have in common
A.Their performers are all from Ukraine.
B.Their aim is to spread modern music.
C.They both offer other performances.
D.They are both yearly held festivals.
23.Which festival lasts the longest
A.KrayinaMriy. B.Alfa Fest.
C.Koktebel. D.Respublica.
B
Since graduating from middle school,this year’s new 9th-grade class is adapting to the challenges of high school,a difficult process(过程) for many students.Some of the challenges the students must get used to are the increasing difficulty of schoolwork,the amount of homework,and the change in the grading system amongst other things.
“It’s a bit harder than middle school,but that is to be expected from every ongoing year,” David Palacios,a 9th-grade student,said.
Adaptation is also influenced by stories the freshmen hear before entering.These stories create a negative idea of high school,as they are usually bad stories about classes,teachers,or other topics.
“Stories I’ve heard of high school are exaggerated(夸张的),” Palacios said.
The school is fighting against student fear by providing information about high school,even before they enter.This year,the 9th-grade class entered school on August 8,one day earlier than other high school students.This was done to help the freshmen by solving any doubts they could have.
“In general,they adapt well,because since middle school they have been given some information on what high school is,” Ana Isabel Garcia,a high school advisor,said.
The changes faced in 9th grade are more challenging than those found in middle school.However,after experiencing the first two months of 9th grade,many 9th graders agree that 9th grade is not as hard as they thought it would be.
“It’s not that different from middle school,” Palacios said.
High school is harder than other grades as it’s the final step students take before they enter the real world.Students must see the important role high school plays as it teaches them many skills that will help them improve their future.
“They do well because they come in with a good attitude and wish to adapt well,” Garcia said.
24.What did Palacios think of the freshman challenges
A.They would disappear soon.
B.They were hard to fight.
C.They happened as expected.
D.They mostly focused on grades.
25.Why did Palacios’ school require the 9th graders to enter the school on August 8
A.To show them around the campus.
B.To help them deal with their nervousness.
C.To let them experience high school life in advance.
D.To avoid hearing bad stories about high school.
26.What kind of feeling did Garcia express in her words
A.Shock. B.Worry.
C.Excitement. D.Satisfaction.
27.Where is this text most likely from
A.A news report.
B.A study guide.
C.A personal diary.
D.A class schedule.
C
Music is an international language.The songs that are sung or played by instruments are beautiful to all people everywhere.
Popular music in America is what every student likes.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 street.
Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work.They also listen to the news about sports,the weather,politics,and activities of the American people.But most of the radio broadcast is music.
Pop or popular music singers make much money.They make a CD or tape which radio stations use in every state.Once the popular singer is heard throughout the country,young people buy his or her tapes.Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer.Wherever the singer goes,all the young people want to meet him or her.Now the singer has become a national star.
Besides pop music,there are two other kinds of music that are important to Americans.One is called folk music.It tells stories about the common life of Americans.The other is called western or country music.This was started by cowboys who would sing at night to the cows they were watching.Today,any music about country life and the love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music.
Serious music for the concert halls is called classical music.Music for instruments is called orchestra music,such as the symphonies(交响乐) of Beethoven.There is opera for singers,and ballet for dancers like the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in China.
28.In what way can music be regarded as an international language
A.Popular music is what everyone enjoys.
B.The wonderful songs are popular with the world people.
C.When music is played,it seems as if it were speaking to us.
D.Music is too popular for everyone to be able to play it.
29.What can we know about music and people in America
A.Adult drivers listen to news as well as music when they drive to work.
B.Adult drivers never listen to music when they drive to work.
C.Student drivers carry small radios with earphones when they drive on the streets.
D.Students always listen to music before class,in class and after class.
30.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A.All people in America like popular music.
B.Pop singers can get all the money from the tapes.
C.Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai is a kind of pop music in China.
D.Now,western or country music is a little different from its beginning.
31.What’s the best title of the passage
A.International language
B.Music in America
C.Pop music
D.Music listeners
D
Kids in primary schools in Bellaire,Ohio,have something to sing about.For the past eight years,public primary schools in that town didn’t offer music classes.They didn’t have the money to pay for them.But the school district got some support to bring back music this school year.
Many school officials across the country say music classes get students excited about going to school.And studies have shown that music classes may boost brainpower.For example,researchers from the University of Southern California recently released the results of a five-year study.They found that the brains of 10- and 11-year-olds who learned to play a musical instrument developed faster than the brains of kids who didn’t.
Though most people aren’t against teaching music in school,not everyone says it’s necessary.
Many school officials argue that learning music means less time spent on maths,writing,and science,all of which may be more useful to students later in life.Here’s what two of our readers think.
Music should be taught in school for the simple reason that it makes learning more fun.We have music classes at my school,and I love them!
Taking music lessons can also build character.In 2015,a research company called Grunwald Associates did a survey on music education.More than 60 percent of parents whose kids took music classes in schools said their child became more focused.
—Noah Falcon,New Jersey
At my school,we don’t have music classes.I think that’s OK because it gives us more time to focus on main subjects,like reading and maths.It’s more important to learn these subjects than it is to learn how to play an instrument or sing.
If someone wants to take music lessons,he or she can do it outside of school.Once I took a mariachi class after school,it didn’t take time away from my other classes.
—Sophia Salazar,California
32.What change has happened in primary schools in Bellaire this year
A.Music classes are offered.
B.The school year is shortened.
C.Singing is allowed in schools.
D.Kids can get prizes if they learn music.
33.What does the underlined word “boost” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Create. B.Prevent.
C.Increase. D.Discover.
34.What does Noah Falcon think of music education
A.It is unnecessary.
B.It is very important.
C.It is a waste of money.
D.It is easy to continue.
35.What can we learn about Sophia Salazar
A.She didn’t like music at all.
B.Music brings her more fun.
C.Music helps her keep focused.
D.She took a music class after school.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music is often targeted at teenagers.Because teenagers go through big changes and start making life-affecting decisions in their teens,people naturally wonder what effects music has on teenagers.Does it lead to violence Help test scores Teach them valuable lessons 36
Music can help students improve academic performance.Studying music involves maths and science,so students often improve in these areas. 37 According to a report,students who took part in music performance scored 41 points higher in maths than those who did not take part in music performance.
Being a teenager can be rough emotionally.Music is an especially emotional art form covering every type of emotion. 38 As music is a way to express emotions,many teenagers might try to make their own music,which can create healthy emotional expression.
39 Thus,listening to music can teach teenagers a lot about their own culture and other cultures.They can learn musical traditions,musical instruments,history lessons and more.Plus,as listening to music is a fun activity,this can often be a more interesting way to learn about a culture,rather than simply reading a textbook.
Music taste and interest can often bring people together,especially teenagers. 40 As well,music is often enjoyed at concerts and dance clubs where teenagers often hang out.Typically,the people attending these concerts and dance clubs already share a common interest,so a connection can be easily made.
A.Music is often related to culture.
B.This improvement can benefit them in tests.
C.Music greatly improves teenagers’ learning abilities.
D.While there are negative effects,there are many positive effects,too.
E.If they can find a song that matches their mood,they will feel comfortable.
F.Rap music presents a new vocabulary teenagers won’t learn in an English class.
G.Two teenagers who like the same style of music can easily start up a friendship.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Thirty years ago,I was a senior high school student.One day after our test papers were 41 ,our maths teacher asked twelve students who had made exactly the same mistakes to remain.There is nothing really new about 42 in exams.Perhaps that was why she didn’t even say a word about it. 43 ,she wrote on the blackboard the words by Thomas Macaulay:the real 44 measured by what a man does in 45 where he’ll be seen,but what he would do if he knew he would never be 46 out.
I don’t know about the other eleven boys.Speaking for myself I can say:it was the most important single 47 of my life.Now entering my third decade after being 48 to Macaulay’s words,they still seem to me the best 49 ,because they give us a way to measure ourselves rather than others.
50 of us will be asked to make great decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle.But all of us are 51 daily to make a great many personal decisions.Should the wallet,found in the street,be put into a pocket 52 turned over to the policeman Should the 53 change received at the store be forgotten or 54 Nobody will know except you.But you have to live with yourself,and it is always 55 to live with yourself deserving your own respect.
41.A.marked B.completed C.examined D.collected
42.A.checking B.discussing C.cheating D.worrying
43.A.Personally B.Unfortunately C.Instead D.Suddenly
44.A.feature B.character C.advantage D.wisdom
45.A.practice B.danger C.detail D.public
46.A.found B.worked C.figured D.pointed
47.A.chance B.lesson C.incident D.memory
48.A.referred B.shown C.brought D.introduced
49.A.sentence B.choice C.reason D.standard
50.A.Few B.All C.Some D.Any
51.A.given out B.cut off C.cheered up D.called upon
52.A.and B.so C.or D.but
53.A.extra B.small C.some D.necessary
54.A.paid B.remembered C.returned D.shared
55.A.easier B.better C.harder D.freer
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Many of us enjoy music because of the way it makes us feel relaxed.But for chimps(黑猩猩),it’s nothing more than a lot of noise.
Scientists from the University of York,UK,found that chimps don’t appreciate listening to music,despite their DNA 56. (be) 96 to 98 percent similar to that of humans.
In the study,a “jukebox(自动点唱机)” 57. (create),which allowed chimps to select their favorite classical,pop or rock music,or 58. (simple) to choose silence.The animals walked away from the music they seemed to dislike the most.The study found they were less likely 59. (walk) away from classical music like Mozart than fast-paced pop songs like those of Justin Bieber’s.
Emma Wallace from the University of York told the Daily Mail that the fast-paced rhythm may have been 60. turned the chimps off.
“61. it’s more possible for the chimpanzees to leave the faster music,they did not show 62. actual preference for the slower classical music,” said Wallace.“In fact,they seem to be indifferent to both 63. (type) of music.”
These results suggested that music 64. (appreciate) may be something that is unique 65. humans,according to Wallace.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华,你校将举办音乐节。请你写信邀请你的英国朋友Kevin参加,内容要点如下:
1.活动的时间、地点;
2.活动的内容。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请在相应位置作答。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It took place in a teacher’s family.One day,Ben was playing basketball in the living room after school,when he accidentally threw the ball at a vase sitting on the shelf.The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off.What made Ben more upset was that the vase was not a common decoration but an antique,which was handed down through generations from the 18th century.It was also his mother’s favourite possession.To cover his terrible action,the terrified boy glued the pieces together hastily and put the vase back to its place.
As the mother herself dusted the vase every day,she naturally noticed the cracks(裂纹) that evening.To her surprise,the repair work was actually very good.At dinner time,she asked her boy if he broke the vase.Fearing punishment,the suddenly inspired boy said that a neighbour’s cat jumped in from the window and he couldn’t drive it away no matter how hard he tried.It raced around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf.His mother was quite clear that her son was lying,for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned.However,in the face of her son’s nervous eyes and the suspicious looks of the other family members,Ben’s mother remained calm.She realized she shouldn’t just simply blame and punish her son for lying.She came up with another idea.
Before going to bed,the boy found a note from his mother in his room,asking him to go to the study at once.The boy thought he would now be punished but,as he had already lied,he was determined to deny everything to the end,no matter how angry his mum became.
In the study,calmly bathed in the light,his mother’s face showed no sign of anger.On seeing her son push open the door and cautiously enter,she took a chocolate box out of a drawer and gave him one.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
The mother said,“This chocolate is a reward for your imagination:a window-opening cat!” _____________________________________________________________________
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Now with some chocolates in hand,the boy’s bad attitude disappeared. __________
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参考答案
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:I have an extra ticket to the concert tonight.Would you like to join me
W:Thanks.But I already have one.You can ask Emily.She might be interested.
(Text 2)
W:I bought a recorder on sale.It was $50.
M:Including tax
W:No,I paid another $2.
(Text 3)
W:If I were you,I would give up the job in that company.
M:I find it hard for me to leave the company,though I can’t get much money there.Thank you all the same for your advice.
(Text 4)
M:How did your dancing lesson go today
W:Exciting!But it was hard work.I really need a rest now.
M:Yeah,I can see that.Go and get relaxed.
(Text 5)
W:I’ll see you at the theatre.
M:Better still,let’s meet in the Red Lion bar to have a nice little talk.
W:Good idea.And I’d love to have a drink there.
(Text 6)
W:I love spring.I love the warmth of the sun on my skin.That is the best feeling.
M:Yes,no more heavy jackets and winter hats.We can enjoy the fresh air by leaving the windows open at home.
W:Seeing beautiful flowers here in the park and watching the boats on the lake,I miss doing these so much in spring.
M:Me too.It gets very warm at school.
W:Yes,our classroom gets a lot of sun in the mornings.Still,I don’t mind that so much.At least winter is over.
(Text 7)
W:Michael,what time is it We are going to be late for the party.
M:It’s 6:15.Don’t worry,Rebecca.We will be fine.
W:But we have to be at Sarah’s house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party.The traffic is getting heavier.
M:Relax.The party starts at 7:00.We’re not far from her house now.But I do need help with finding a place to park the car,so Sarah doesn’t see it.Can you phone her husband and ask him where it is best to park our car
W:OK.I’m calling him now.
(Text 8)
W:When did you decide to make your own videos in your spare time
M:When I was 12 I loved to watch other people’s videos online.One day I thought,“I want to do that.” So I did.
W:Was it difficult to learn
M:No,not at all.All you need is a computer with a camera,and some video software.I found it easy because I enjoy playing with technical things.
W:What’s the best thing about it
M:I love reading the messages other video makers write under their videos.Sometimes they are funny.
W:What about the future
M:I’ll never stop making videos.I hope to work in the music business when I graduate.
W:Well,good luck.And thanks for talking to me.
M:Thank you.It was fun.
(Text 9)
W:Excuse me,I think my friend and I are lost.I’m wondering if you can help us.
M:I’ll try.What are you looking for
W:We’re trying to find the park that has the free concert today.
M:Which park
W:We thought it was the park downtown,but we just came from there.No concert.
M:Do you know the name of the park that has the free concert
W:No,but we have a leaflet with the concert details.
M:Well,it says:“Concert by the Lake”,so it’s probably at the lake shore park.
W:I’m not sure if we want to risk getting lost again.
M:I understand but I’m pretty sure the concert is there.It’s the only park in the lake area.
W:Is it easy to find
M:Very easy.You just hop on the bus across the street and it takes you right to the park.Even if the concert isn’t there,it has a wonderful boardwalk I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
W:Well,that doesn’t sound too bad.I think it’s worth the risk.Thank you!
M:You’re welcome and good luck!
(Text 10)
Good morning,listeners!This is Castle Radio,your top station for local news,weather and traffic.Because of a heavy storm last night,traffic in the city is moving a lot slower than usual.Firemen are still working hard to deal with water from flooded roads.But there are delays(拖延时间) on major roads and bridges.Please take extra care.Many roads are blocked by deep water and waste material is washed down by the floods.More rain is expected for this afternoon,so conditions are likely to get worse.In other news,Lincoln Bridge is due to open again today after six months of work to make the historic structure stronger.The work has taken longer than expected,though.We’ll be back with more news on the City Festival next month.But first,here is Maurice Blackwell with his music program.
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.C 11.A 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.B 17.C 18.C
19.B 20.B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个有特色的音乐节。
21.A 推理判断题。由第一段内容可知,许多乌克兰音乐节因为经济状况不佳而被取消,但对于音乐爱好者来说,仍有许多音乐节被保留下来。由此可推知,文章主要针对的是热爱音乐的人。故选A项。
22.D 细节理解题。根据KrayinaMriy部分中“KrayinaMriy is an annual rock music festival that promotes modern music.”可知,KrayinaMriy是一个促进现代音乐的年度摇滚音乐节。再根据Alfa Fest部分中“This yearly festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners.”可知它们的共同点在于两个都是每年举行的节日。故选D项。
23.C 细节理解题。根据Koktebel部分中“When and where:Aug.22-Sept.6,Zatoka village,Odesa Oblast”可知Koktebel是四个节日中持续时间最长的。故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要叙述了高中新生刚入校的生活,以及对学生代表Palacios和辅导员Garcia的采访记录。
24.C 细节理解题。由第二段内容可知,David Palacios认为新生挑战每年存在,如期发生。故选C项。
25.B 细节理解题。由第五段中的“This year,the 9th-grade class entered school on August 8,one day earlier than other high school students.This was done to help the freshmen by solving any doubts they could have.”这些信息可知,Palacios的学校要求9年级的学生在8月8日就上学,是为了帮助他们缓解紧张情绪,消除疑虑。故选B项。
26.D 推理判断题。由倒数第五段中的“In general,they adapt well,because since middle school they have been given some information on what high school is”这一信息可知,学生适应得很好。由此推知,辅导员Garcia很满意。故选D项。
27.A 推理判断题。由第一段这一信息并结合下文中人物采访可知,本文最有可能是一篇新闻报道。故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。音乐无国界,是人类共同的语言,文章主要介绍了美国的几种音乐。
28.B 推理判断题。根据第一段“Music is an international language.The songs that are sung or played by instruments are beautiful to all people everywhere.”可知,音乐是一种世界性的语言,演唱或用乐器演奏的歌曲对世界各地的人们来说都是美妙的,因此推断美妙的歌曲深受世界各地人们的欢迎。故选B项。
29.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第一、二句“Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work.They also listen to the news about sports...”可知,成年司机开车上班时听汽车上收音机里的音乐,他们还收听新闻。故选A项。
30.D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“This was started by cowboys who would sing at night to the cows they were watching.Today,any music...country music.”可知,如今的乡村音乐与过去是不同的。当初它是牛仔唱给牛听的,但现在它是任何关于乡村生活或乡村青年爱情的音乐。故选D项。
31.B 主旨大意题。从文中各段的描述看,本文主要讲的是美国的音乐种类。故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了儿童是否应该在学校上音乐课。
32.A 细节理解题。由第一段中的“For the past eight years,public primary schools in that town didn’t offer music classes.”和“But the school district got some support to bring back music this school year.”的对比可知,该地区的小学今年开设了音乐课。因此A项正确。
33.C 词义猜测题。由第二段中介绍的研究结果可知,音乐课可以促进脑力的开发。因此选C项。
34.B 推理判断题。由Noah Falcon表达的观点“it makes learning more fun”和“Taking music lessons can also build character.”可知,他认为音乐教育很重要。故B项正确。
35.D 细节理解题。由Sophia Salazar自述的“I took a mariachi class after school”可知D项正确。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了音乐对青少年的影响。
36.D 根据上文“Teach them valuable lessons ”可知此处应填“虽然有负面影响,但也有许多正面影响”。故选D项。
37.B 根据上文“Studying music involves maths and science,so students often improve in these areas.”可知此处应填“这种改进可以使他们在测试中受益”。故选B项。
38.E 根据上文“Music is an especially emotional art form covering every type of emotion.”可知,此处应填“如果他们能找到一首符合他们心情的歌曲,他们会感到很舒服”。故选E项。
39.A 根据下文“listening to music can teach teenagers a lot about their own culture and other cultures”可知此处应填“音乐常与文化有关”。故选A项。
40.G 根据上文“Music taste and interest can often bring people together,especially teenagers.”可知此处应填“两个喜欢同一种音乐风格的青少年很容易建立起友谊”。故选G项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者学生时期一次考试作弊后,老师让其抄写名言:衡量一个人真正品格的标准是如果他知道自己永远不会被发现他会怎么做。从此,作者将此名言铭记于心,并以此为准绳规范自己的言行。
41.A 由空格后“our maths teacher asked twelve students who had made exactly the same mistakes to remain”这一信息可知,老师在阅卷后发现问题,于是要求十二个犯同样错误的学生留下来。
42.C 由上文“twelve students who had made exactly the same mistakes to remain”可知,十二个学生犯了同样的错误,即考试作弊。
43.C 由前一句中“she didn’t even say a word about it”可知,老师没有问我们任何问题,相反在黑板上写了一句话。
44.B 由下文中“what he would do if he knew he would never be out.”可知,空格处表示“这是对一个人品质的衡量”。
45.D 由空格后“where he’ll be seen”可知,此处表示“公开场合”。
46.A 由前一句中“where he’ll be seen,but...”可知,此处指“这是在不被人发现的情况下”。
47.B 由句意可知,此处表示“就我自己而言可以说:这是我生命中最重要的一课”。
48.D 根据语境再结合空格后“to Macaulay’s words”可知,此处指作者在知道麦考利的话三十年后。
49.D 由空格后“because they give us a way to measure ourselves rather than others”可知,此处指麦考利的话是衡量我们自己最好的标准。
50.A 由常识和本句后面“decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle”可知“能做国家开战或军队开战决定的人是十分少的”。
51.D 由本句前面的“But”可知,前后句表示转折意义,即“虽然很少有人会被要求对国家开战或军队开战做出重大决定,但是我们却被要求做出许多个人决定”,此处called upon和前一句中“be asked”相呼应。
52.C 此处句意为“在街上捡到的钱包,应该放进口袋里还是交给警察 ”
53.A 由语境可知此处指“商店找错(多找)的零钱”。
54.C 由空格前or可知,此处指当我们收到额外的零钱时是应该假装不知道还是退回去。
55.B 由空格后“to live with yourself deserving your own respect”再结合前文有关麦考利名言对我的积极影响可知,此处指“我们首先得学会和自己相处,值得自己尊敬的人生活将更好”。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明,尽管黑猩猩的基因中有96%~98%和人类相似,但是黑猩猩并不喜欢音乐,音乐欣赏可能是人类特有的能力。
56.being 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,“their DNA (be) 96 to 98 percent similar to that of humans”作介词despite的宾语,介词的宾语需用名词或动词-ing,故填being。
57.was created 考查动词的时态和语态。该段介绍的是实验的过程,属于过去的事,因此该空应用过去时态。且“a ‘jukebox’”和“create”之间是被动关系,因此该空应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was created。
58.simply 考查副词。该空修饰动词choose,修饰动词要用副词,simply“仅仅,只是”。故填simply。
59.to walk 考查动词不定式。be likely to do sth意为“可能做某事”。故填to walk。
60.what 考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知“ turned the chimps off”是表语从句,该空在从句中作主语,且代指使黑猩猩失去兴趣的东西,因此用what引导该从句。故填what。
61.Although/Though/While 考查让步状语从句。根据句意可知此处为让步状语从句,故填Although/Though/While。
62.an 考查冠词。a preference for sth意为“对……的偏爱”,空前actual的发音开头是元音音素,故填an。
63.types 考查名词复数。both修饰可数名词复数,故填types。
64.appreciation 考查名词。“music ”是主语,主语应用名词,故填appreciation。
65.to 考查介词。be unique to sb是固定表达,意为“对……来说是独有的”。故填to。
写作
第一节
Dear Kevin,
How is everything going Our school is going to hold a music festival next Sunday in the school music hall.Knowing that you are quite interested in music,I’m writing to invite you to join us.
The opening ceremony will start at 9 am,during which the headmaster will deliver a speech.After that,there will be various wonderful performances given by some talented students.What makes me excited is that everyone is welcome to show up on stage.So we have a good opportunity to sing songs together at the festival.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
The mother said,“This chocolate is a reward for your imagination:a window-opening cat!”Hearing her sincere appreciation,Ben flushed,lowered his head and said a thank-you.Surprisingly,the mother took out another chocolate and pressed it into his hand.“This one is for the delicate repair work you did to the broken vase.” She also added that she was moved by how much the boy treasured the family possessions.At these hearty remarks,Ben felt a flow of shame through his blood,and had to duck his head even lower.The mother then calmly encouraged Ben to reward himself more chocolates for any other virtues he had displayed in this event.He did as was told to,admitting that he was calm when facing the accident.
Now with some chocolates in hand,the boy’s bad attitude disappeared.His palm and forehead sweating,nervousness welled up inside him.After what seemed a long time,he looked up at his mother,admitted that it was not the cat but he that had broken the vase accidentally and asked for punishment.“I’m sorry I lied to you,Mum.Please take back the chocolates.” Feeling so ashamed,Ben couldn’t hold back his tears.He opened his palm wide,ready to return the chocolates.To his surprise,however,his mother placed the whole bag of chocolates in his hand,smiling.“Honesty deserves the best reward,my dear.”
