[单元主题语境] 人与社会——音乐
Music is the universal language of mankind.—H.W.Longfellow
音乐是人类通用的语言。——H.W.朗费罗
1.It is the folk song that makes me fall in love with Chinese folk music.
正是这首民歌使我爱上了中国的民族音乐。
2.It is said that life will be not complete without music.Music is certainly a vital part of any culture.
据说没有音乐的人生就是不完整的。音乐无疑是任何文化中至关重要的一部分。
3.Music is so appealing to me that I prefer to listen to music in my leisure time,which brings me into a different world.
音乐对我很有吸引力,所以在闲暇时间我比较喜欢听音乐,它可以带我进入一个不同的世界。
Part Ⅰ Reading and Thinking
Ⅰ.词汇认知
1.touch my soul触动我的灵魂
2.virtual choir 虚拟合唱团
3.have the opportunity to sing together有机会一起歌唱
4.upload onto the Internet上传到网上
5.ordinary people普通人
6.at his studio在他的录音棚
7.the idea of the award winning composer获奖作曲家的想法
8.a worldwide phenomenon一种全球现象
9.be first seen on stage首次亮相
Ⅱ.词汇拓展
1.composition n.成分;(音乐、艺术、诗歌的)作品→composer n.作曲者;作曲家→compose vt.作曲;创作
2.perform vi.&vt.表演;履行;执行→performance n.表演;演技;表现→performer n.表演者;演员
3.conductor n.(乐队、合唱团等的)指挥;(公共汽车的)售票员→conduct vt.指挥(乐队)
4.original adj.原来的;独创的;原作的 n.原件;原作→origin n.起源→originate vi.起源→originally adv.原来;起初
5.enable vt.使能够;使可能→able adj.有才能的;具备……能力的;能干的→disable vt.使(某人)残废;使……无能
6.energy n.能源;能量;精力→energetic adj.精力充沛的,充满活力的,精神饱满的
7.prove vt.证明;展现→proof n.证据
Ⅲ.短语记忆
1.fall in love with爱上
2.feel like想,想要;摸起来像,感觉像是
3.remind sb.of sth.使某人想起……
4.come up with提出;想出;赶上
5.take part in参加,参与
6.for the first time第一次
7.graduate from从……毕业
8.on the Internet在网络上
9.lead to 导致;通向
10.add...to...把……加到……
Ⅳ.句式感悟
1.句型公式: while引导状语从句
教材原句:Imagine having the opportunity to sing together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone.
翻译:想象一下,当你独自在家的时候,有机会和数百人一起唱歌。
2.句型公式:as引导非限制性定语从句
教材原句:As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to ...forget my problems.”
翻译:正如一位虚拟合唱团成员所说:“音乐可以帮助我……忘记我的烦恼。”
Ⅰ.文本结构理解
Ⅱ.主旨大意总结
The main idea of the text is about the introduction of the virtual choir.
Ⅲ.文本内容探究
一、根据课文内容选择正确选项
1.What is needed for you to take part in a virtual choir
A.A studio. B.A local choir.
C.A video camera. D.A small band.
2.Who is the first man to come up with the idea for a virtual choir
A.Mozart. B.Whitacre.
C.Nevada. D.Juilliard.
3.What is the name of Whitacre's first virtual choir
A.What If.
B.The Virtual Youth Choir.
C.Eric Whitacre.
D.Lux Aurumque.
4.What's the greatest benefit of the virtual choir
A.It has become very popular.
B.Anyone can join it.
C.Our world will become better.
D.It has become a worldwide phenomenon.
答案 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.C
二、根据课文内容选择最佳选项填入空白处,补全所给句子提供的信息(其中有一项是多余的)
A.began to become popular
B.began studying music
C.received a video
D.fell in love with Mozart's classical music
E.had 185 singers from 12 different countries
F.received a master's degree in musical composition
1.Whitacre at the University of Nevada in 1988.
2.Eric Whitacre when he sang for the university choir.
3.Whitacre in 1997.
4.Over the next 10 years,Whitacre's original compositions .
5.In 2009,Whitacre of a girl who was singing one of his works.
答案 1.B 2.D 3.F 4.A 5.C
Ⅳ.长难句分析
1.Imagine having the opportunity to sing together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone.
[句式分析] 本句是一个主从复合句,主句中的 “having the opportunity to sing...” 为动名词短语,作动词imagine的宾语,while引导的是一个时间状语从句。
[尝试翻译] 想象一下,当你独自在家的时候,有机会和数百人一起唱歌。
2.These videos are uploaded onto the Internet,and then they are put together into one video that you can see online—a virtual choir.
[句式分析] 本句是and连接的并列句。第二个分句是主从复合句,含有that引导的定语从句,修饰先行词video。
[尝试翻译] 这些视频被传到网上,然后被整合成一个你可以在网上看到的视频——这就是虚拟合唱团。
3.Whitacre's next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF,which was first seen on stage on 23 July 2014 in the UK.
[句式分析] 本句是一个主从复合句,which引导的是一个非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词the Virtual Youth Choir。
[尝试翻译] 惠塔克的第二个壮举是打造联合国儿童基金会 “虚拟青年合唱团” ,该团于2014年7月23日在英国首次登台演出。
——阅读清障——
①virtual choir虚拟合唱团
virtual/?v??t?? l/ adj.很接近的;事实上的;虚拟的
②opportunity /??p ?tju?n ti/n.机会;时机
③together with连同……一起
④hundreds of数百
⑤perform/p ?f??(r)m/ vi.& vt.表演;履行;执行
⑥upload vt.上传
⑦onto /??nt /prep.(朝)向
⑧take part in参加,加入
⑨studio/?stju?di ?/ n.演播室;(音乐的)录音棚;工作室
⑩ordinary/???dnri/ adj.普通的;平凡的
enable/I?neIbl/ vt.使能够;使可能
prove/pru?v/ vt.证明;展现
an influence on...对……的影响
award / ?w??d/vt.授予 n.奖品
composer /k m?p ?z (r)/n.作曲者;作曲家
conductor/k n?d?kt (r)/ n.(乐队、合唱团等的)指挥;(公共汽车的)售票员
fall in love with爱上
for the first time “第一次” ,在句中作状语
graduate from university大学毕业
receive a degree in...获得……学位
composition/?k?mp ?zI?n/n.成品;作品
original / ?rId? nl/adj.原来的;独创的;原作的 n.原件;原作
become popular among/with变得受……欢迎(表动作)
lead to导致
performance/p ?f??(r)m ns/ n.表演;演技;表现
millions of数以百万计的
phenomenon/f ?n?mIn n/(pl.phenomena)n.现象
stage/steId?/n.(发展或进展的)时期;阶段;(多指剧场中的)舞台
altogether /???lt ??e (r)/adv.(用以强调)全部;总共
thus/ ?s/adv.如此;因此
——教材原文——
THE VIRTUAL CHOIR①
Imagine having the opportunity② to sing together with③ hundreds of④ other people while you are at home alone.You can do this in a virtual choir.Virtual choir members record themselves while they perform⑤ alone on video.[1]These videos are uploaded⑥ onto⑦the Internet,and then they are put together into one video that you can see online—a virtual choir.Anyone can take part in⑧ a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection.You do not even need a studio⑨.A virtual choir helps connect ordinary⑩people together.
[2]Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music.Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir.A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the global community.It has provedB12 to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.[3]As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to...forget my problems.With music,I become someone else.”
[1]这是一个由and连接的并列句。其中,第二个分句中that引导定语从句,修饰先行词one video。
[2]这是一个主从复合句。其中,who have the same interest in music是who引导的定语从句,修饰friends or contacts,contact在此处是名词,意为 “熟人” 。
[3]这是一个主从复合句。其中,As one virtual choir member said是as引导的定语从句。
The virtual choir was the idea of award winning composer and conductorB16 Eric Whitacre.Born in the USA on 2 January 1970,Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.[4]He fell in love with Mozart's classical music when he sang for the university choir.Moved by this music,he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time .” He graduated from university in 1995,and then received a master's degree in musical composition21 from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997.Over the next 10 years,Whitacre's original22 compositions began to become quite popular among23 choirs and singers.This led to24 the creation of the virtual choir.
[4]这是一个主从复合句。其中,when he sang for the university choir是由when引导的时间状语从句。
[5]In 2009,Whitacre received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works.[6]Inspired,he asked his fans to make videos,which he then joined together into one performance25 .His first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque” ,had 185 singers from 12 different countries.
It has received millions of26 views on the Internet.Since then,the virtual choir has become a worldwide phenomenon27.[7]Whitacre's next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF,which was first seen on stage28 on 23 July 2014 in the UK.Altogether29 ,2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre's song “What If” .
[5]这是一个主从复合句。其中,who was singing...是who引导的定语从句,修饰a girl,who在从句中作主语。
[6]这是一个主从复合句。其中,which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词videos;Inspired是过去分词,作状语,和主语he是动宾关系。
[7]这是一个主从复合句。其中,which was first seen...是which引导的非限制性定语从句,对the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF进行补充说明。
[8]The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thusB30 make the world a better place.
[8]这是一个简单句。其中,不定式短语to sing...作定语,修饰way。the way to do sth.表示 “做某事的方法” ,不定式作后置定语。
——译文对释——
虚拟合唱团
想象一下,当你独自在家的时候,有机会和数百人一起唱歌。你可以在虚拟合唱团中做到这样。虚拟合唱团成员在独自表演时录制视频。这些视频被传到网上,然后被整合成一个你可以在网上看到的视频——这就是虚拟合唱团。任何人都可以在任何地方参加虚拟合唱团——你所需要的只是将一台摄像机和互联网连接。你甚至不需要演播室。虚拟合唱团有助于将普通人联系在一起。许多人没有和他们一样对音乐感兴趣的亲密朋友或熟人。还有许多人没有机会加入当地的合唱团。虚拟合唱团能使他们把自己的声音和其他人的声音合在一起,成为全球社区的一部分。事实证明,它对许多人的生活产生了积极的影响。正如一位虚拟合唱团成员所说, “音乐帮助我……忘记我的问题。因为有了音乐,我变得脱胎换骨。”
虚拟合唱团是获奖作曲家兼指挥家埃里克·惠塔克的主意。惠塔克于1970年1月2日出生在美国,1988年开始在内华达大学学习音乐。当他为大学合唱团唱歌时,他爱上了莫扎特的古典音乐。他被这段音乐打动了,他说, “那种(兴奋的)感觉就如同是第一次看见色彩一样。” 他1995年大学毕业,随后于1997年获纽约茱莉亚音乐学院音乐创作硕士学位。在接下来的10年里,惠塔克的原创作曲开始在合唱团和歌手中相当地受欢迎,这促使他创建了虚拟合唱团。
2009年,惠塔克收到了一段视频,视频中一个女孩在唱他的一支作品。(惠塔克因此)受到启发,他让他的粉丝们制作视频,然后他也一起参与进来,把这些视频组合成一场表演。他的第一个虚拟合唱团 “Lux Aurumque” 有来自12个不同国家的185名歌手。这段视频已经在互联网上获得了数百万的浏览量。从那时起,虚拟合唱团成为一种全球性的现象。惠塔克的第二个壮举是打造联合国儿童基金会 “虚拟青年合唱团”,该团于2014年7月23日在英国首次登台演出。总共有来自80个国家的2 292名青年参与演唱了惠塔克的歌曲《如果》。
虚拟合唱团是一种美妙的方式,让世界各地的人们都能同声歌唱,世界因此变得更美好。
1.energy n.能源;能量;精力(1)be full of energy精力充沛
have the energy to do sth.有精力做某事
apply/devote one's energy to...把某人的精力花在……上
(2)energetic adj. 精力充沛的,精神饱满的;积极的
energetically adv.积极地;精力充沛地
*单句语法填空
①The more he worked, the more energetic (energy) he became.
②He chewed energetically (energy)on the gristly steak.
③She had started to devote her energies to teaching rather than performing.
*完成句子
④你若全力以赴地学习英语,你会掌握这门语言的。
If you concentrate all your energies on the study of English, you will master the language.
2.perform vi.& vt.表演;履行;执行(1)perform a(n)...role in 在……中起……作用
perform an operation/a play 进行手术/演一场戏
perform one's duty/promise 尽某人的责任/履行某人的承诺
(2)performance n. 执行;表演;履行
put on/give a performance 表演
(3)performer n. 执行者;表演者
*单句语法填空
①Once performed(perform),the works of Beethoven must attract all the people present at the concert.
②Some musicians travelling everywhere like to give performances(perform) to the passers by.
③He performed(perform) very well in the speech competition.
④The performer(perform) promised that he would give a performance the next day.
*单句写作
⑥我非常感谢我的英语老师,他在我的人生中起着重要的作用。
I am very grateful to my English teacher.He performs an important role in my life.(应用文写作之感谢信)
3.prove vt.证明;展现prove...to sb. 向某人证明……
prove (oneself)to be... 证明(某人自己)是……
prove+that从句 证明……
It is proved that... 据证明……
*单句语法填空
①She may prove to be(be)the most suitable person for the job.
②Just give me a chance and I will prove(prove)it to you.
③It has been proved(prove)that a balanced diet is good for health.
*单句写作
④我能证明他是适合这一职位的。
I can prove him suitable for this position.(应用文写作之推荐信)
4.award vt.授予 n.奖品(1)win/receive/get an award 赢得/得到/获得奖项
(2)award sb.sth.(for sth.) (因某事)颁发给某人某物
award sth.to sb.授予某人某物
*单句语法填空
①She won an award for her outstanding performance.
②Medals were awarded(award) to the best speakers on the debating team.
*单句写作
③他因在作文比赛中的优异表现而赢得奖项。
He won an award for his excellent performance in the composition contest.(应用文写作之告知信)
【名师点拨】
award vt.颁奖;授奖;给予award sb.sth.=award sth.to sb.
n.奖品;奖;奖状(与prize近义) 指评委经过认真考虑所颁发的 “奖状/奖品/奖金”
reward vt.报答;酬谢 reward sb.for sth.因某事报答某人reward sb.with sth.用某物酬谢某人
n.酬金;回报(奖金或非金钱的)强调做某事而获得赏金或非金钱等回报
5.fall in love with 爱上give/send one's love to sb. 向某人致敬或问候
be in love with sb.爱着某人
*单句语法填空
①They say that this boy and I have fallen in love.
②As soon as we met, we fell in love with each other.
*单句写作
③他爱上那位如此美丽的姑娘是很自然的事。
It is natural that he should fall in love with such a beautiful girl.(读后续写之事件描写)
6.stage n.(发展或进展的)时期;阶段;(多指剧场中的)舞台be/go on the stage 当演员
go on stage 上台
be on stage 在舞台上
stage by stage 逐步地
*单句语法填空
①No sooner had Mo Yan stepped on the stage than the audience broke into thunderous applause.
②I regard the world as a stage where every one must play a part.
③Steve and I were at very different stages(stage) in our separate careers.
*单句写作
④当他走上台时,观众向他欢呼。
The audience cheered him as he walked on stage.(读后续写之背景描写)
【名师点拨】
stage 意为 “阶段,时期” 时,其后接的定语从句常用where 引导,相当于at which或in which。类似的先行词还有point, situation, case, scene, occasion, position等名词。
(1)while作名词用,意为 “一会儿,一段时间”。此时主要用于短语中:after a while过一会儿;for a while暂时,一会儿;all the while一直,始终等。
(2)while作并列连词,意为 “而,然而” 。
(3)while引导时间状语从句,意为 “当……时候” 。从句的谓语动词为延续性动词,从句的动作与主句的动作同时发生。
(4)while引导让步状语从句,意为 “虽然……但是……” ,多放于句首。
* 一词多义
写出下列句子中while的汉语意思
①The weather was fine while we were in Beijing.当……时候
②I was drawing while my brother was reading.而
③While a great many people like the convenience of using WeChat to communicate with each other,too many junk messages on it may make them bored.虽然
④While there is life, there is hope.只要
⑤Let's sit in the shade for a while.一会儿
8.as引导非限制性定语从句(1)as引导的非限制性定语从句表示说话人的态度、看法、评论或解释,意为 “正如” 。as是关系代词,在从句中作主语或宾语等。as引导的定语从句可放在句首、句中或句末。
(2)as引导非限制性定语从句常用的搭配:
as you can see 正如你所看见的那样
as we had expected正如我们所预料的那样
as is mentioned above正如上面所提到的
as is often the case 情况总是如此
as is reported 正如所报道的那样
as is well known=as is known to all众所周知
*单句语法填空
①As was expected, he managed to finish the work ahead of time.
②We'll also spend some fun time together singing, dancing and playing games, which we hope will make them happy.
③This is such a difficult question as nobody can work out.
=This is such a difficult question that nobody can work it out.
*单句写作
④大厅里挤满了人,情况常常如此。
The hall, as is often the case,becomes very crowded.(读后续写之背景描写)
【名师点拨】
as (1)as有 “正如,像,由……可知” 等意思。 (2)从句位置可在主句前、主句中或主句后。 (3)关系词作主语且定语从句为被动语态形式时,通常用as。 (4)such,same修饰先行词时,关系词用as。
which (1)which指前面主句所提到的这件事,常译为 “这一点,这件事” 等。 (2)引导的从句常放在主句后。 (3)在从句中作定语或介词的宾语时,要用which。 (4)当从句的谓语动词是否定形式或含着一个复合宾语时,一般用which而不用as。
[课 时 分 层 作 业(十三)]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.He was saving his energy (精力)for next week's race in Belgium.
2.We must serve the people heart and soul (灵魂).
3.She had a call from him on Saturday morning at the studio (录音棚).
4.The child smiled at his teacher as he received the award(奖品).
5.Shakespeare compared the world to the stage(舞台) of politics.
6.Mrs Smith said something good about my composition (作品), so I felt pretty happy.
7.This would be a good opportunity (机会) for you to know some traditional Chinese culture personally.
8.Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would show off all my hard work in a dance performance (表演).
9.The TV play series which is about ordinary (普通的) people has been popular recently.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.She devoted all her life to carrying out the research on the Dream of Red Mansion, which is a master piece of classical (class)Chinese literature.
2.The old man was tutoring her in the stringed(string) instruments.
3.He knew I was energetic (energy)and dynamic and would get things done.
4.You'll have the opportunity to ask(ask)any question at last.
5.Frost was awarded(award)the Pulitzer Prize for his poetry four times in his life.
6.Please come up closer to the central stage where everyone can see you.
7.The Internet enables them to send(send)and receive emails.
8.Originally(original),we had intended to go to France,but then we won the trip to Los Angeles.
9.It is said that he will give a performance(perform) in our city next month.
10.The way people take time to relax by listening to music proves(prove)to be effective.
11.An unexpected discovery makes me deeply fall in love with this place.
Ⅲ.选词填空
fall in love with;add to;come up with;on stage;graduate from;lead to
1.Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems.
2.The soldiers were extremely tired and the heavy rain added to their difficulty.
3.His first appearance on stage was at the age of three.
4.They came up with a good way to settle the problem at the meeting.
5.What a beautiful place!I fell in love with it at the first sight.
6.Kate graduated from medical school last year.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1.她听着收音机睡着了。(while)
While she was listening to the radio,she fell asleep.
2.那个男孩擅长数学,而他妹妹擅长语文。(while)
The boy is good at maths while his sister is good at Chinese.
3.众所周知,钓鱼岛是中国的。(as)
Diaoyu Islands belong to China, as is known to all.
4.如上面所提到的那样,高中生的人数正越来越多。(as)
As is mentioned above,the number of the students in senior high school is increasing.
5.他还是个孩子时就爱上了音乐。(love)
He fell in love with music when he was a child.
Ⅴ.课文语法填空
Have you imagined 1.singing(sing) together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone In fact,you can do this in a virtual choir.Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere and all you need is 2.a video camera and an Internet connection.A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together and 3.enables(enable) them to add their voices to those of other individuals 4.to become(become) part of the global community.Eric Whitacre,5.born(bear) in the USA on 2 January 1970,came up with the idea of the virtual choir.He graduated 6.from university in 1995 and then received a 7.master's(master) degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997.Over the next 10 years,Whitacre's 8.original(origin) compositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers.This led to the 9.creation(create) of the virtual choir.The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice 10.and thus make the world a better place.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like The chances are that you don't.You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.But scientists found that people's music taste changes as time goes by.Thus, it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents', whether you like it or not.
We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices.But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter different age stages, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste.There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.
The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk rock, because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.
But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change.They want to build close relationships with others.As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&B, which is usually uplifting and danceable.
When middle age comes, most people have settled down.During this period, people prefer jazz and classical music, as well as music like country, folk and the blues.
As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music, such as country and jazz.But you must be questioning, “Aren't there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are.But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to rock music to remind themselves of their youth.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们的音乐品味会随着年龄的变化而变化。
1.What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy
A.They are worth listening to.
B.They are actually less cool.
C.They are especially serious.
D.They are hard to understand.
B [细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.”可知,年轻人会认为父母喜欢的音乐过时又无聊,没有自己的音乐酷。故选B。]
2.How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
C [细节理解题。第二段最后一句指出人们在一生中会经历一些音乐时期,下面的第三、四、五、六段介绍了四个音乐时期(青少年时期、青年时期、中年时期、老年时期)。故选C。]
3.What kind of music do teenagers prefer
A.Punk rock. B.Country.
C.Jazz. D.Pop.
A [细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk rock”可知,青少年喜欢朋克摇滚乐。故选A。]
4.What is the best title for the text
A.People Have Different Opinions on Music
B.People's Taste in Music Changes with Time
C.People Listen to Music for the Same Reason
D.People's Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music
B [标题归纳题。文章的前两段主要点出人们的音乐品味会随着人们的年龄变化而变化这样一个观点,且文章第二段的最后一句指出人们在一生中会经历一些音乐时期,下面的第三、四、五、六段具体介绍了四个音乐时期(青少年时期、青年时期、中年时期、老年时期),由此可知文章主要介绍了人们对音乐的品味随着时间的推移而变化。故B项适合作文章的标题。]
【高频词汇】
1.boring adj.乏味的;没趣的 2.likely adj.可能的;有希望的 3.prefer v.较喜欢 preference n.偏爱的事物;偏爱 4.go through经历;仔细察看;用完;耗尽 5.independent adj.独立的;自主的 6.as a result结果 7.settle down过安定的生活;(在某地)定居下来 8.relaxing adj.令人放松的 9.be crazy about...对……着迷 10.remind...of...使……想起……
长难句
原句 But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter different age stages, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste.
分析 本句是一个主从复合句。that引导宾语从句,作noticed的宾语,该宾语从句中又含有as引导的时间状语从句,“so does their music taste”为“so+助动词+主语”的结构,表示另一事物也有同样的属性、特征或情况。
译文 但剑桥大学的研究人员注意到,随着人们进入不同的年龄阶段,他们的社会环境会发生变化,他们的音乐品味也会发生变化。
B
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology took a closer look at music in sports, specifically how listening to music could affect one's overall performance.
Researchers asked 150 volunteers to throw a ball into a basket.At the first stage of the study,participants threw the ball from a fixed point.They threw the ball while listening to music of their choice, while not listening to music, or while listening to music that the researchers selected.At the second stage they were able to choose where to stand when throwing the ball and performed the same activity with the various music choices.
The study found that listening to music, whether it was music of the volunteer's choice or a song chosen for them, did not make the participants more or less likely to get the ball in the basket.It had no effect.What it did do was increase self esteem and make the study participants more likely to take risks, especially for males who were allowed to choose their own music.
The results suggest that music may pump you up(给……打气).And it may even help you work out harder and longer than you would without it.But no matter what song you listen to, it's not going to help you get that ball into the basket.
Another study took a detailed look at how music pace might affect exercise.Researchers found that listening to high pace music made people feel like they were working out less while also benefiting their bodies more.
Listening to high pace music while exercising resulted in the highest heart rate compared with not listening to music.This meant that the exercise seemed like less effort, but it was more beneficial in terms of enhancing physical fitness.
The study found that the beneficial effects of high pace music were greatest for people who were walking or running and were felt the least for those who were doing high intensity exercises such as weightlifting.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了两项关于体育运动中的音乐的研究。
5.What were volunteers allowed to do while shooting in the second stage test
A.Choose the position and music.
B.Shoot from a fixed point.
C.Shoot with fixed music.
D.Shoot with no music.
A [细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“At the second stage they were able to choose where to stand when throwing the ball and performed the same activity with the various music choices.”可知,在第二阶段的投篮中,志愿者在投球时被允许选择位置和音乐。故选A。]
6.Which sentence matches the results of high pace music in this study
A.It has no effect on sports.
B.It improves your athletic skills.
C.It helps easily achieve a better workout.
D.High pace music is beneficial to all forms of exercise.
C [推理判断题。根据第五段第二句“Researchers found that listening to high pace music made people feel like they were working out less while also benefiting their bodies more.”可知,研究者发现听快节奏的音乐使人们感觉好像他们运动得更少,同时也更有益于他们的身体,C项“它有助于很容易地完成更好的锻炼”符合题意。 ]
7.What does the underlined word “enhancing” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A.Reducing. B.Balancing.
C.Changing. D.Strengthening.
D [词义猜测题。画线词所在句子的意思与第五段第二句所表达的意思相同,都是在说听快节奏的音乐会产生的结果,由第五段第二句我们可以知道听快节奏的音乐更有益于人们的身体,所以此处指的是这(运动时听快节奏的音乐)意味着运动似乎不那么费力,但就加强身体素质而言,它更有益。故选D。]
【高频词汇】
1.volunteer n.志愿者 2.participant n.参与者
3.perform v.做;履行;执行 4.take risks冒险
5.benefit v.使受益 beneficial adj.有利的
6.result in导致 7.compared with...和……相比 8.in terms of...就……而言
长难句
原句 The study found that the beneficial effects of high pace music were greatest for people who were walking or running and were felt the least for those who were doing high intensity exercises such as weightlifting.
分析 本句是一个主从复合句。that引导宾语从句,作found的宾语,该宾语从句中又含有两个who引导的定语从句,分别修饰先行词people和those。
译文 这项研究发现,对散步或跑步的人来说,快节奏音乐的益处最大,而对那些进行例如举重等高强度运动的人来说,快节奏音乐的益处被认为是最小的。
Ⅱ.完形填空
When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven.How did she sound?Terrible.But she didn't 1 .At twelve, she asked our parents if she could 2 a full time music school.They said no.Actually, everyone agreed that my sister didn't have talent.
I was better at my 3 .My teacher had told my parents that I had great potential.So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 4 me.But the only time when he was available was Saturday at 3 p.m.Back then, I was 5 by the British TV show, The Avengers, which was 6 every Saturday at 3 p.m.I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour.So I 7 this amazing opportunity.Today, I don't even have a 8 in my house.
My sister became an engineer,but she 9 stopped making music.When she was in her 40s, she changed her career.She went back to college,got a 10 in music education, and became a music teacher.She starts kids off on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 11 .
Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a recital (音乐演奏会).A big crowd of friends and family 12 for her.As she played, I looked around at the 13 .Everyone was obviously enjoying the music.It occurred to me that I was the only person who remembered that 7 year old kid making those 14 sounds and knew how far she had come, despite everything.
Talent is 15 .But enthusiasm(热情) is even more important.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的妹妹通过努力最终在音乐的道路上取得了成功,由此作者感悟出这样一个道理:天赋固然重要,但对事物的热情更加重要。
1.A.admit B.advance
C.quit D.improve
C [此题可以和第2题一起解出,第2空所在的部分表示“在12岁时,她问我们的父母她能否上(attend)一所全日制的音乐学校”,所以此处表示,虽然她(演奏的声音)听起来很糟糕,但是她没有放弃(quit)。故本题选C,第2题选A。]
2.A.attend B.pay
C.leave D.visit
A [解析见上题。]
3.A.major B.project
C.article D.instrument
D [根据下文“my parents found the best piano teacher”可知,作者在自己的乐器(instrument)方面更擅长。故选D。]
4.A.examine B.train
C.correct D.challenge
B [根据上文“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area”可知,作者的父母找到这个地区最好的钢琴老师,应该是培养(train)作者。故选B。]
5.A.frightened B.serious
C.attracted D.particular
C [根据下文“I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour.”可知,作者被这个英国的电视节目吸引(attracted)了。故选C。]
6.A.played B.filmed
C.designed D.selected
A [此处指“它是在每周六下午3点播出(played)”。故选A。]
7.A.jumped at B.opened up
C.waited for D.turned down
D [根据上文“I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour.”并结合上文提到的钢琴老师有空的时间可知,作者拒绝 (turned down) 了令人惊羡的机会。故选D。]
8.A.tutor B.musician
C.piano D.violin
C [上文谈到作者的父母给作者找钢琴老师,还谈到了作者放弃了让这个地区最好的钢琴老师培养自己的机会,由此可以推测此处指“今天,我的家里甚至没有一架钢琴(piano)”。故选C。]
9.A.already B.even
C.never D.once
C [根据下文“She went back to college...and became a music teacher.”可知,作者的妹妹从未(never)停止过做音乐。故选C。]
10.A.degree B.chance
C.prize D.program
A [根据下文“and became a music teacher ”可知,她成了音乐老师,应是在音乐教育方面得到了一个学位(degree)。故选A。]
11.A.expected B.provided
C.imagined D.received
D [第一段中提到作者的妹妹小时候问父母她能否上一所全日制的音乐学校,她的父母没有同意,认为她没有天赋,所以说作者的妹妹给予孩子们的所有鼓励和支持是她从来没得到(received)过的东西。故选D。]
12.A.turn off B.get off
C.stayed up D.turned up
D [作者的妹妹开办一场音乐演奏会,很多家人和朋友来为她捧场,他们出现(turned up)在音乐会上。故选D。]
13.A.crowd B.students
C.lights D.stage
A [根据下文“Everyone was obviously enjoying the music.”可知,这是作者环顾人群(crowd)看到的景象。故选A。]
14.A.sweet B.bad
C.powerful D.pleasing
B [根据第一段中的“When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven.How did she sound Terrible.”可知,作者的妹妹七岁时演奏的是糟糕的(bad)声音。故选B。]
15.A.nothing B.important
C.necessary D.beneficial
B [根据下文“But enthusiasm is even more important.”并结合上文所述的妹妹的经历可知,作者要表达的是,天赋固然重要(important),但是热情更重要。故选B。]
【高频词汇】
1.potential n.潜力 2.available adj.有空的;可得到的;可购得的 3.take up占用(时间);占据(空间) 4.career n.职业;生涯 5.obviously adv.明显地 6.occur to sb.被想到;出现在头脑中 7.particular adj.挑剔;特指的
8.pleasing adj.令人高兴的;令人满意的
长难句
原句 It occurred to me that I was the only person who remembered that 7 year old kid making those bad sounds and knew how far she had come, despite everything.
分析 本句是一个主从复合句。it作的是形式主语,第一个that引导的主语从句作真正的主语;who remembered...despite everything为who引导的定语从句,修饰先行词the only person,在该定语从句中,and连接两个并列的谓语,how far引导的是宾语从句。
译文 我突然想到,我是唯一一个记得那个7岁的孩子发出那些糟糕声音的人,并且知道她已经走了多远,不管发生了什么的人。
Part Ⅱ Discovering Useful Structures
Ⅰ.语法图解
Ⅱ.自主领悟
观察下列句子并归纳:
1.(教材原句)Henry was highly interested in music and began to...
2.(教材原句)They were pleased with his music and songs...
3.(教材原句)Moved by this music,he said,“It was like seeing color for the first time.”
4.(教材原句)Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.
5.(教材原句)Inspired, he asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance.
归纳:
1.句1中的interested和句2中的pleased为过去分词作表语,主要表示主语的状态和特征。
2.句4中的过去分词短语在句中作时间状语。
3.句3、5中的过去分词短语在句中作原因状语。
Ⅲ.要点精析
过去分词,也称动词的 ed形式,是一种非限定动词。规则动词的 ed形式由动词原形词尾加 ed构成,也有不规则动词变化表。 ed形式一般表示被动和完成,只有一种形式,没有时态和语态的形式变化。它在句子中可以充当定语、宾语补足语等成分。
一、过去分词作表语
1.意义
位于系动词(如be,get,become,look,feel,seem等)之后,多表示主语的状态或状况,它所体现的是形容词的特性。
She looked disappointed.
她看上去很失望。
We were encouraged at the news.
听到这个消息我们很受鼓舞。
2.过去分词作表语与被动语态的区别
过去分词作表语时,强调主语所处的状态,而动词的被动语态表示主语是动作的承受者,强调动作。
The cup is broken.
杯子破了。(系表结构)
The cup was broken by Tom.杯子是被汤姆打破的。(被动语态)
3.现在分词与过去分词作表语的区别
过去分词 表示人自身的感受或事物自身的状态,常译作“感到……的”
现在分词 表示事物具有的特性,常译作“令人……的”
They became so worried that they stayed awake all night.
他们变得如此担心,以致一整晚都没有睡觉。
I believe these miles are worrying for some reasons.
我相信这段距离令人担忧是有原因的。
[即学即练1]
*用所给动词的正确形式填空
①I was too tired (tire) to walk any further.
②When he heard the moving story,he was deeply moved.(move)
③Tom was more surprised (surprise) than disappointed (disappoint) at this news.
④The situation became so worrying (worry)that something should be done at once.
二、过去分词作状语的用法
过去分词在句中作状语修饰谓语动词或整个句子,可以表时间、原因、条件、让步、方式或伴随情况等,它的逻辑主语通常就是句子的主语,过去分词所表示的动作与主语之间是动宾关系,即被动关系。
1.作时间状语
相当于一个由when,while或after等引导的时间状语从句。
When it is seen from the top of the hill,the park looks more beautiful.
=Seen from the top of the hill,the park looks more beautiful.
从山顶往下看,这座公园看起来更漂亮。
2.作原因状语
相当于一个由as,since或because等引导的原因状语从句。
Because the teacher was satisfied with what he did,the teacher praised him in class.
=Satisfied with what he did,the teacher praised him in class.
由于老师对他所做的事情很满意,于是在班上表扬了他。
3.作条件状语
相当于一个由if,once或unless等引导的条件状语从句。
If we are united we stand;if we are divided we fall.
=United,we stand;divided,we fall.
团结就是胜利;分裂必然失败。
4.作让步状语
相当于一个由though,although或even if,even though等引导的让步状语从句,这类分词或分词短语一般放在句子前面。
Although he has been explained a hundred times, he still can't understand it.
=Explained a hundred times, he still can't understand it.
即使解释一百遍,他还是不会明白。
5.作方式或伴随状语
若有连词as if,就转换为as if引导的方式状语从句;若无连词,则转换为并列结构。
①She was in tears as if she was deeply moved by the moving film.
=She was in tears as if deeply moved by the moving film.
她眼泪汪汪,好像被这部感人的电影深深打动了。
②She sat by the window,and she was lost in thought.
=She sat by the window,lost in thought.
她坐在窗户边,陷入了沉思。
【名师点拨】
过去分词与现在分词作状语的区别
形式 意义
过去分词 表示的动作与主语之间存在逻辑上的动宾关系,即表被动
现在分词 表示的动作与主语之间存在逻辑上的主谓关系,即表主动
Seen in the distance,the village looks more beautiful.
从远处看,这个村庄看上去更漂亮。(see和the village之间是逻辑上的动宾关系)
Seeing from the hill,we can see a beautiful village.
从山上看,我们可以看到一个漂亮的村庄。(see和we之间是逻辑上的主谓关系)
三、过去分词作状语的注意事项
1.过去分词作状语时,其前面可以带有相应的连词,如when,though,although,as if,as though,if,unless,until,once等,表时间、让步、条件、方式等。
①When (he was) asked about it,he could hardly hold back his feelings.
当被问及此事,他难以控制自己的感情。
②Unless (I am) invited,I won't attend the party.
除非受到邀请,否则我不会参加聚会。
2.过去分词(短语)作状语时,分词的逻辑主语与句子的主语要一致。
①The film star got off the train and she was surrounded by her fans.
=The film star got off the train,surrounded by her fans.
那位电影明星走下火车,被她的粉丝团团围住。
②After the plan was discussed many times,the plan was carried out at last.
=Discussed many times,the plan was carried out at last.
在讨论了许多次之后,这个计划最终被执行了。
3.有些过去分词已形容词化,作状语时表示人的状态。
常见的有:satisfied,surprised,excited,delighted,interested,moved,worried,pleased,disappointed等。
Surprised at what had happened,Tom didn't know what to do.
汤姆对所发生的事情感到非常惊讶,以至于不知如何是好。
【巧学助记】
分词作状语记忆口诀
分词作状语,主语是问题。
逗号前后两动作,共用一主语。
主语找出后,再来判关系。
主动用 ing,被动用 ed。
having (been) done表先后,千万要牢记。
[即学即练2]
*写出下列句中黑体部分分别作什么状语
①Clearly and thoughtfully written,the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers.原因状语
②Time,used correctly,is money in the bank.条件状语
③If asked to look after luggage for someone else,inform the police at once.条件状语
④Seated at the table,my father and I were talking about my job.方式状语
⑤When (you are) given a medical examination,you should keep calm.时间状语
[课 时 分 层 作 业(十四)]
Ⅰ.用所给词的适当形式填空
1.I was too tired (tire) to walk any further.
2.When he heard the moving story,he was deeply moved.(move)
3.Tom was more surprised (surprise) than disappointed (disappoint) at this news.
4.Once poured (pour),water cannot be taken back.
5.Seeing (see) those pictures,he couldn't help thinking of those days in his hometown.
6.The news was exciting and they were all excited at it.(excite)
7.We all felt encouraged at the encouraging news.(encourage)
8.Generally speaking,when taken (take) according to the directions,the drug has no side effect.
9.When asked (ask) about the secret of his success,the famous athlete said that he owes much of his success and happiness to his wife and children.
10.Clearly and thoughtfully written (write),the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers.
Ⅱ.用动词的过去分词形式改写下列句子
1.They made me general manager because they were pleased with my work.
→Pleased with my work, they made me general manager.
2.As I was greatly interested in the song,I asked Sally to sing it again.
→Greatly interested in the song, I asked Sally to sing it again.
3.When he was born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.
→Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.
4.As he was moved by this music,he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.”
→Moved by this music,he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.”
5.The Silver Hall is usually used for singing performances and is full of cheers and energy.
→Usually used for singing performances, the Silver Hall is full of cheers and energy.
Ⅲ.用过去分词短语完成句子
1.这个学校成立于二十世纪初,一直鼓励孩子热爱艺术。
Founded in the early 20th century,the school keeps on inspiring children's love of art.
2.由于受到所取得的进步的鼓励,他工作更努力了。
Encouraged by the progress he has made,he works harder.
3.尽管被警告过有暴风雨,农民们仍然在田地里劳作。
Though warned of the storm,the farmers were still working in the fields.
4.被老师批评了,他感到很沮丧。
Scolded by the teacher,he felt very depressed.
5.因为沉溺于思考之中,所以他没听到那个声音。
Lost in deep thought,he didn't hear the sound.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Music
Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street.The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September.The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts.Phone: 241 2742.
http:∥www..
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June.Call 723 1182 for more information.
http:∥www..
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend.For ticket sales, call 381 3300.The regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend.
http:∥www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well known LaSalle Quartet, CCM's Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting the Baroque through modern music.Students with ID cards can attend the events for free.A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556 4183.
http:∥www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave.A large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232 6220.
http:∥www.riverbendmusic.com.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了五个音乐演出。
1.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera
A.241 2742. B.723 1182.
C.381 3300. D.232 6220.
A [细节理解题。由题干中的关键词opera定位到第一个布告Opera at Music Hall,其联系电话是241 2742。故选A。]
2.Where can students go for free performances with their ID cards
A.Music Hall.
B.Memorial Hall.
C.Patricia Cobbett Theater.
D.Riverbend Music Theater.
C [细节理解题。根据第四个布告College Conservatory of Music (CCM)中的“Performances are on the main campus of the university,usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.”以及“Students with ID cards can attend the events for free.”可知,学生可以凭身份证去Patricia Cobbett Theater免费看演出。故选C。]
3.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places
A.It has seats in the open air.
B.It gives shows all year round.
C.It offers membership discounts.
D.It presents famous musical works.
A [细节理解题。根据第五个布告Riverbend Music Theater中的“A large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).”并对比其他信息可知,只有Riverbend Music Theater提供露天座位。故选A。]
【高频词汇】
1.additional adj.附加的;额外的 2.a variety of各种各样的 3.present v.展现 4.for free免费地 5.schedule n.日程安排 6.available adj.可获得的
B
Michael Morgan was six years old when his father moved a neighbor's unwanted piano into their living room.“And that's really where the whole thing started,” he said.“My mother and grandmother had played the piano a little bit, but my father just thought it was a good thing to have in the house.” Young Michael started piano lessons, but it was when he saw a conductor leading an orchestra on television that he realized what he really wanted to do.
At the age of eight, he began reading The Joy of Music and got to know how to direct with a baton (指挥棒).
When Michael entered junior high, he joined an orchestra and learned to play many instruments.He was just 12 years old when his instructor asked him to compose and conduct a concert piece.And that was only the beginning.Throughout high school, he continued to develop his artistic talent, and after graduating, he headed to Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Morgan was devoted to offering kids a chance to explore classical music.In his hometown of Oakland, California, he started to volunteer in local schools, conducting student orchestras and talking with kids about music.Later, Morgan developed MUSE (Music for Excellence), a music education program for kids.
He brought musicians from the Oakland Symphony into classrooms to teach kids.He also worked with teachers in after school programs to teach students who couldn't afford lessons.
Morgan said his work was mostly about providing young people with an entrance into music.“Instruments are a way for kids to express their feelings, and give them an interest they can carry with them through life,” he said.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了Michael Morgan的音乐成长之路以及他成名之后为家乡的孩子在学习音乐方面所做的公益事业。
4.Why did Michael's father move a piano into their house
A.It was a gift from their neighbor.
B.It was his wife's favorite.
C.He just wanted to have one in the house.
D.He wanted to give Michael piano lessons.
C [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“my father just thought it was a good thing to have in the house”可知,Michael的父亲把一架钢琴搬进他们的房子只是因为他觉得家里有钢琴是件好事。所以说父亲只是想家里有一架钢琴。故选C。]
5.When did Michael begin to learn how to conduct
A.After he developed MUSE.
B.After he read The Joy of Music.
C.After he was asked to compose and conduct a concert piece.
D.After he studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
B [细节理解题。根据第二段“At the age of eight, he began reading The Joy of Music and got to know how to direct with a baton(指挥棒).”可知,自从8岁读了The Joy of Music后,Michael开始学习如何用指挥棒指挥。故选B。]
6.What can kids do by attending MUSE
A.Get the chance of entering college.
B.Become world class musicians.
C.Receive music education.
D.Join the Oakland Symphony.
C [细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Later, Morgan developed MUSE (Music for Excellence), a music education program for kids.”可知MUSE是一个服务于孩子们的音乐教育项目,所以参加MUSE的孩子们可以接受音乐教育。故选C。 ]
7.How is the text mainly developed
A.By giving examples.
B.By expressing opinions.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By following time order.
D [推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Michael Morgan was six years old when”,第二段中的“At the age of eight”,第三段中的“When Michael entered junior high”“He was just 12 years old when”以及“after graduating, he headed to Oberlin Conservatory of Music”可知,本文主要是按时间顺序来展开的。故选D。]
【高频词汇】
1.be devoted to...致力于…… 2.offer v.主动提出;自愿给予 3.explore v.探索 4.volunteer v.自愿做;义务做;无偿做 5.afford v.买得起;能做 6.provide v.提供;供应;给予 7.opinion n.意见;想法;看法 8.make comparisons作比较
长难句
原句 Young Michael started piano lessons, but it was when he saw a conductor leading an orchestra on television that he realized what he really wanted to do.
分析 这是一个并列复合句。连词but连接两个并列分句,第二个分句为强调句,强调的部分为when引导的时间状语从句,what he really wanted to do为what引导的宾语从句,作realized的宾语。
译文 年幼的 Michael 开始上钢琴课,但是当他在电视上看到一位指挥家领奏一支管弦乐队时他意识到自己真正想做什么。
Ⅱ.七选五
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.Similarly, music is a part of many people's lives. 1 Here are some of their similarities.
Both language and music have a writing system
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters.Similarly, we use notes(音符) to keep a record of music.Just as you are reading this collection of letters on the paper and find meaning in it, musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music which we can hear. 2 For example, we can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really quite exciting.
Both vary with culture
3 In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, which gives us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through different music.This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don't like Britpop melodies, you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music.
Both share emotion
How do you know that I am angry? 4 Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy.Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allow us to share that emotion.When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song. 5
A.Different cultures make different music.
B.Both language and music play a huge role in our lives.
C.You can guess where someone is from by listening to his language.
D.By reading pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time.
E.In contrast, you have probably also listened to sad music when you were feeling down.
F.Of course, you may be able to see it on my face, but you will know for sure through my words.
G.We have all used music to express our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of lyrics(歌词).
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐和语言的一些相似性。
1.B [设空处上文提到“语言是我们日常生活中的一部分,无论我们生活在世界的哪个角落。同样,音乐也是许多人生活的一部分”,B项“语言和音乐在我们的生活中都扮演着重要的角色”承接上文内容。故选B。]
2.D [设空处下一句提到“例如,我们可以读到生活在几百年前的人的思想或听到他们的作品,这真的很令人兴奋”,D项“通过阅读文章或音乐片段,我们能够穿越时间分享经历”是对下文所举例子的概括表述。故选D。]
3.C [由上面的小标题“Both vary with culture”可知这段主要是在说语言和音乐因文化而异,设空处下一句“同样,我们知道世界各地的音乐风格是不同的,这让我们有机会通过不同的音乐来探索许多不同的文化”是从音乐方面进行阐述,C项“你可以通过听某个人的语言来猜测他来自哪里”是从语言方面进行阐述。故选C。]
易错归因 本题容易误选A项,A项所说的“不同的文化造就不同的音乐”单从主题意思上看与本段所述主题是一致的,但是我们要注意这里是在陈述语言和音乐两个主体,同时特别关注设空处下一句中的“In the same way”,由此我们可以知道这里要从语言因文化而异这个角度进行阐述。]
4.F [由上面的小标题“Both share emotion”可知这段主要是在说语言和音乐都可以分享情绪,设空处上一句提到“你如何知道我生气了呢?”,设空处下一句提到“同样,音乐可以听起来是生气的、伤心的或者高兴的”,F项“当然,你也许能从我的脸上看出来,但你会很确定地从我的话中知道”回答了上文所提的问题,同时也与下文联系紧密(此处从语言层面阐述,下文从音乐方面阐述)。故选F。]
5.E [设空处上一句提到“当你感到快乐的时候,你可能想唱一首快乐的歌并随其舞蹈”,E项“相反,当你感到沮丧的时候,你可能也听过悲伤的音乐”与上文联系紧密。故选E。]
【高频词汇】
1.similarly adv.相似地 similarity n.相似点
2.keep a record of记录 3.vary with...随……变化 4.play a role in...在……中起作用 5.in contrast相比之下
长难句
原句 For example, we can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really quite exciting.
分析 本句是一个主从复合句。who lived hundreds of years ago为who引导的定语从句,修饰先行词someone;which is really quite exciting为which引导的非限制性定语从句,先行词为前面整个主句的内容。
译文 例如,我们可以读到生活在几百年前的人的思想或听到他们的作品,这真的很令人兴奋。
Ⅲ.语法填空
My friend has a daughter named Alice 1. always wanted to be a singer.Music was the most important thing in her life.But to tell you the 2. (true), she took lessons for years and practised every day, but her voice didn't improve.3. (honest), it didn't get better.It just got 4. (loud).
Her teacher finally gave up and 5. (stop) the lessons, but Alice refused 6. (give) up.When she graduated 7. school, she decided to give a concert and invited her former teacher to attend.The teacher was very 8. (worry) about what to say after the performance.She knew it would be terrible and it was.She did not want to tell a lie, 9. she didn't want to hurt Alice's feelings either.Finally, she got 10. idea and went backstage to greet her former pupil.
“Well,” said Alice, “what do you think of my performance?”
“My dear,” said the teacher, “you'll never be better than you were tonight.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。Alice一直都想成为一名歌手,但多年来,Alice的嗓音一直都没有提升,后来在Alice的音乐会结束后,老师不想伤害Alice的感情,便想了一个主意来称赞她的技艺。
1.who/that [考查定语从句。句意:我的朋友有一个女儿,名叫Alice,她一直都想成为一名歌手。设空处无提示词,设空处前面是Alice,“1. always wanted to be a singer”中缺少主语,由此推测设空处引导定语从句,修饰的先行词即为Alice,所以用关系代词who或that。]
2.truth [考查名词。 to tell you the truth意为“说实话,老实说”。故填truth。]
3.Honestly [考查副词。设空处修饰整个句子,作状语,故用副词形式,设空处位于句首,首字母大写,故填Honestly。]
4.louder [考查形容词比较级。分析句子成分可知,设空处在句中作表语,此处表示“她的嗓音并没有提升,说实话,它没有变得更好,只是声音变得更大了”,此处有比较的含义,故填louder。]
5.stopped [考查动词时态。设空处在句中作谓语,与gave up为并列成分,讲述的是过去的事情,所以应该用一般过去时,故填stopped。]
6.to give [考查动词不定式。refuse to do sth.意为“拒绝做某事”,所以填to give。 ]
7.from [考查介词。graduate from意为“从……毕业”。故填from。]
8.worried [考查形容词。句意:老师很担心演出结束以后要说什么。be worried about意为“担心……”。故填worried。]
9.but [考查连词。句意:她不想说谎,但她也不想伤害Alice的感情。设空处前后内容在意思上是转折的关系。故填but。]
10.an [考查冠词。此处指“她想到了一个主意”,此处表示泛指,且idea发音以元音音素开头,故填an。]
【高频词汇】
1.improve v.改进;改善 2.give up放弃 3.graduate from...从……毕业 4.tell a lie说谎 5.greet v.和(某人)打招呼(或问好);欢迎;迎接
Part Ⅲ Reading for Writing
Ⅰ.词汇认知
1.a cure for his illness 他所患疾病的疗法
2.in his previous life 在他以前的生活中
3.his romantic words 他浪漫的话语
4.the band's latest album 这支乐队的最新专辑
5.play the piano 弹钢琴
6.have a serious disease 得了一种严重的疾病
7.ache all the time 一直疼痛
8.part of my being我的身心的一部分
9.complete the outline完成概要
Ⅱ.词汇拓展
1.gradual adj.逐渐的;渐进的→gradually adv.逐渐/逐步地
2.capable adj.有能力的;有才能的→capability n.能力;才能;(国家的)军事力量,军事武器
3.relief n.(焦虑、痛苦的)减轻或消除;(不快过后的)宽慰、轻松或解脱→relieve v.解除;减轻,缓和(不快或痛苦)
4.unemployed adj.失业的;待业的→unemployment n.失业→employment n.就业;工作;职业→employ vt.雇用→employer n.雇主→employee n.雇员
5.aim n.目的;目标 vi.& vt.力求达到;力争做到;瞄准 vt.目的是;旨在→aimless adj.没有目标的
6.equipment n.设备;装备→equip vt.装备;配备
7.talent n.天才;天资;天赋→talented adj.有天资的;有才能的
8.assume vt.以为;假设→assumption n.假定,假设
9.addition n.添加;加法;增加物→additional adj.额外的,附加的→add vt.加;增加
10.treatment n.治疗;对待;处理→treat vt.治疗;对待
11.satisfaction n.满足;满意;欣慰→satisfy vt.使满意→satisfying adj.令人满意的→satisfied adj.感到满意的
12.various adj.各种不同的;各种各样的→vary v.使多样化→variety n.多样性;种类
13.previous adj.先前的;以往的→previously adv.以前;早先
Ⅲ.短语记忆
1.absorbed in sth./sb.被……吸引住;专心致志
2.set sth.up安装好(设备或机器)
3.try out参加……选拔(或试演)
4.in addition(to sb./sth.)除……以外(还)
5.from (then) on从(那时)起
6.get through(设法)处理;完成
7.from time to time有时;偶尔
8.give up放弃
9.help out帮……分担工作;帮……脱离困境
10.share sth.with sb.与某人分享某物;与某人共享某物
Ⅳ.句式感悟
1.句型公式:使役动词have的用法
教材原句:The doctor wanted me to relax, so he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was “Happy”.
翻译:医生想要我放松,就让我听一些音乐,其中一首歌是《快乐》。
2.句型公式:even though尽管;即使
教材原句:To be a good daughter,I agreed to learn even though I wasn't interested in it at all.
翻译:为了做一个好女儿,我同意学习,尽管我对学习一点也不感兴趣。
Ⅰ.文本结构理解
Part 1 Introduction introduce the topic
Part 2Main points Point 1:Music helped me 1.recover.
Point 2:Music gave me 2.happiness..
Part 3Conclusion 3.Advice/Suggestions to others
Part 4 Ending Close the speech
Ⅱ.主旨大意总结
The main idea of the text is about the impact music has had on Sarah William's life.
Ⅲ.文本内容探究
根据课文内容选择正确选项
1.What was Sarah's problem
A.She had a disease that is hard to cure.
B.She couldn't tell her story to anyone.
C.She didn't believe what the doctor said.
D.She was unhappy with her medical treatment.
2.How did Sarah feel at the song “Happy”
A.Alone. B.Discouraged.
C.Relaxed. D.Afraid.
3.Why did music become Sarah's best friend
A.Because it cured her of her illness.
B.Because it made her live much longer.
C.Because it gave encouragement to her.
D.Because it made her much healthier.
4.What is Sarah's advice according to the speech
A.Share what you experienced with others.
B.Be faced with your illness bravely.
C.Listen to a lot of pleasing songs.
D.Make music a part of your life.
答案 1.A 2.C 3.C 4.D
Ⅳ.长难句分析
1.It's an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life.
[句式分析] 本句是一个主从复合句,主句中的it为形式主语,真正的主语为后面的并列不定式短语to be here and to share...,名词性从句 “how music has had an impact on my life” 作介词of的宾语。
[尝试翻译] 非常荣幸来到这里与大家分享音乐是如何影响了我的人生的。
2.Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all
[句式分析] 此句为主从复合句。其中,when引导定语从句,修饰先行词a time,when在从句中作时间状语,在从句中and连接两个并列句。
[尝试翻译] 你有没有过这样的经历:事情看起来一片漆黑,而你感到毫无希望。
3.The song made me feel so much better that from then on,I began to listen to music all the time.
[句式分析] 此句为主从复合句。其中,so...that...表示 “如此……以至于……”,引导结果状语从句。
[尝试翻译] 这首歌让我感觉好多了,从那时起,我开始一直听音乐。
1.relief n. (焦虑、痛苦的)减轻或消除;(不快过后的)宽慰、轻松或解脱(1)relief of/from... ……的减轻/消除
in relief 如释重负
to one's relief 令某人庆幸的是
It's a relief to do sth. ... 让人欣慰的是……
(2)relieve v.缓解(疼痛;不快等);减轻
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①To relieve (relieve) his homesickness, his aunt asked him to telephone his parents.
②Much to my relief, all of us succeeded in the important interview.
③The patient was relieved of his chest pain by a special treatment.
*单句写作
④我们学校经常组织各种各样的课外活动,这在某种程度上缓解了我们的压力。
Our school often organizes various after school activities, relieving us of our stress to some degree.(应用文写作之报道)
2.cure n.治疗,药物 vt.治愈,治好(疾病)(1)cure sb.of... 治好/改正某人的……
a cure for... 一个治疗……的方法
(2)curable adj.可治好的*单句语法填空
①The doctor can't cure her of the cancer.
②Most skin cancers are curable (cure)if treated early.
③Punishment can never be an effective cure for social problems.
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④我们必须纠正孩子们的坏习惯。
We must cure the children of bad habits.(应用文写作之建议信)
【名师点拨】
v.+sb.+of sth.短语荟萃
①cure sb.of sth. 治好某人的病 ②accuse sb.of sth. 指控某人某事 ③cheat sb.of sth. 骗取某人某物 ④inform sb.of sth. 通知某人某事 ⑤convince sb.of sth. 使某人相信某事
3.aim vi.& vt.力求达到;力争做到;瞄准n.目标;目的;瞄准(1)achieve one's aim 实现某人的目标
take aim at 向……瞄准
with the aim of 以……为目标;意在……
(2)aim at doing sth./aim to do sth.意欲、企图、力求做某事
be aimed at 目的是;旨在
aim for 瞄准;以……为目标
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①Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims (aim).
②This activity is aimed at improving (improve) the students' ability of listening and speaking.
③In the process, you may aim for clear goals, like a new personal running record or a better body shape.
*单句写作
④在街上漫无目的地逛了几个小时后,她感到有点饿,想吃点东西。
Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat.(读后续写之动作描写)
4.talent n.天才;天资;天赋(1)a talent for...……的天赋
have a talent for...=have a gift for...对……有天赋;有……的天赋
(2)talented =gifted adj.有天资的;才华横溢的
be talented/gifted in 在某方面有才能
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①For football and basketball, adding talented (talent)players to a team proves a good method.
②Benjamin West, the father of American painting, showed a talent for art when he was only six years of age.
③Having a talent for singing, he promises to be a singer.
*单句写作
④她为自己的两个孩子都有音乐天赋而自豪。
She is proud that both her children have a talent/gift for music.(读后续写之事件描写)
5.assume vt.以为;假设(1)assume sb./sth.to be 假定/假设某人/某事为……
It is assumed that...一般认为……
(2)assumption n. 假定;假设
make an assumption 认为,假定
(3)assume/assuming (that)...假设/假定……
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①We assume that everyone is equal.
②I am going to disprove your assumption(assume).
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③大家都以为他不在人世了。
Everyone assumed him to be dead.(读后续写之事件描写)
【名师点拨】
assuming,suppose,supposing,provided,providing,given (that)等表 “如果,假设” 时,用作连词,引导条件状语从句。
6.get through(设法)处理;完成;度过;通过(考试);打通电话;使理解;使明白get across 被理解;被传达;把……讲清楚
get away with 做(坏事)而未受惩罚
get down to 着手;开始(认真)做某事(to为介词)
get over 克服
get in 收获;收割
*一词多义
写出下列句子中get through的汉语意思
①I managed to get through the hard work and the pain was worth it in the end.设法做完
②I couldn't get through to him because his telephone was out of order now and then.打通电话
③Luckily, he got through the exam and his efforts paid off.通过
*单句写作
④这个小男孩在仅仅一个星期内就花光了所有的钱,不得不向他妈妈再要一些。
The little boy got through all his money in just one week and had to ask his mom for some more.(读后续写之行为描写)
7.treatment n.治疗;对待;处理(1)under treatment 正在接受治疗
(2)treat vt. 治疗 n.& vt.款待;招待;对待
treat...as...把……当作……
treat sb.to sth.请某人吃/喝/看……
treat sb.for...为某人治疗……
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①The doctor is treating him for his burns.
②Do not treat this serious matter as a joke.
③She treated each of the children to a movie.
④He fell off the tree and was receiving treatment (treat)for shock.
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⑤他待我像亲生儿子一样。
He treats me like his own son.(应用文写作之人物介绍)
8.satisfaction n.满足;满意;欣慰(1)with satisfaction 满意地
to sb.'s satisfaction 令某人满意的是
(2)satisfy vt. 使满意;使满足
satisfied adj. (感到)满意的,满足的
be satisfied with 对……感到满意
(3)satisfying adj. 令人满意的
[即学即练]
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①She never seems to do anything right or to his satisfaction.
②The boy did his homework with satisfaction after his father's promising.
③He went around the shops and came back with a very satisfied (satisfy)look.
*单句写作
④他在商店四周看了看,回来时带着一脸满意的表情。
He went around the shops and came back with a very satisfied look.(读后续写之心理描写)
【语境助记】
To my satisfaction, he should give the right answer so quickly.I'm satisfied with the satisfying answer.
我感到满意的是,他竟然迅速地得出了正确答案。我对那令人满意的回答感到满意。
9.various adj. 各种不同的;各种各样的(1)for various reasons 由于种种原因
(2)variety n. 变化;多样性;种类
a variety of=varieties of=all kinds of 种类繁多的
(3)vary vt.& vi. 改变;变化
vary from...to...从……到……不等;在……到……之间变动
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①Our country varies (vary)widely in tradition from one area to another.
②We may have various ways(way) to deal with such a situation.
③There are a variety (various)of books for us to choose from,like history books,science books,literary books and so on.
*单句写作
④端午节期间会举办各种各样的活动。
A variety of/Varieties of activities are held during the Dragon Boat Festival.(应用文写作之传统文化)
【名师点拨】
(1)a variety of/varieties of后接可数名词作主语时,谓语动词用复数形式。
(2)the variety of+复数名词,意为 “……的品种”,作主语时,谓语动词用单数形式。
10.even though尽管;即使让步状语从句引导词:though,although,even if,even though,wh ever类词,no matter+wh 类词,as(从句必须倒装),while(一般用在句首)*完成句子
①即使他邀请我,我也不去参加他的聚会。
I won't take part in his party even if/though he invites me.
②狐狸再狡猾也架不住好猎手。
However clever a fox may be,it is no m