2024-2025学年人教版八年级下册英语Unit8专题训练：阅读理解（含答案）
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2024-2025学年人教版八年级下册英语Unit8专题训练：阅读理解
When we talk about music, we can think of different kinds of music. Some people like pop music very much, but it often comes and goes so quickly. It shows our deep feeling of love, hate, joy and sadness in daily life, so it’s quite popular among (在……之中) young people.
However, classical music is not so popular among young people though it’s the symbol of a high music level. We know that classical music is serious music, so it’s difficult for young people to understand its real meaning. That’s why it’s not popular among youngsters.
In fact, folk music is different from other music forms. It’s more traditional (传统的). In American history, folk music began to show up (出现) when people needed it most. The earliest folk songs were songs like Down by the Riverside, We Shall Overcome, etc. They are songs about hard life, but they are also full of hope. Anyway (无论如何), anybody can understand folk music and it also welcomes everyone to join.
1．How many kinds of music are mentioned (提及) in the passage
A．One B．Two C．Three D．Four
2．What kind of music is not popular among young people
A．Pop music B．Classical music
C．Country music D．Folk music
3．What does the underlined (划线) word “youngsters” mean
A．音乐家 B．老年人 C．年轻人 D．儿童
4．What can we know from the last paragraph (段落)
A．American fold music began to show up before people needed it most.
B．Down by the Riverside is one of the earliest folk songs in America.
C．Folk songs are all about hard life.
D．Some people can’t understand the real meaning of folk music.
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Some kinds of Music B．Pop music
C．Classical Music D．Folk Music
Have you ever seen people dancing to a really catchy (悦耳易记的) song and felt like joining in That’s ‘the magic of the “Subject Three” dance (舞蹈科目三)!
The “Subject Three” dance isn’t just about moving your body. It’s also about having fun and showing what you feel. When you dance, you might forget all your worries and just enjoy it. This dance started at active wedding (婚礼) celebrations in Guangxi Province, the southern part of China. People in Guangxi say that there are three special or important experiences or “subjects” they do in their lives. They are singing folk songs, eating rice noodles and dancing.
The “Subject Three” dance became popular as soon as people showed it online. Many students are able to dance it very well. It also became an Internet hot point in many areas—people of all colors and from different countries joined in this dance. For example, on December 15, 2023, the Russian Royal Ballet (俄罗斯皇家芭蕾舞团) danced “Subject Three” in Shenyang. The performance brought the house down.
Now, the “Subject Three” dance has become an example of China’s influence (影响). Many young people think that the spread (传播) of this dance is a good thing because it opens a door to show our own culture.
6．Why does the “Subject Three” dance have magic
A．Because people can dance to the music all the time.
B．Because it is so creative (有创造力的) that everybody would like to join in.
C．Because it is the most important part of wedding celebrations.
D．Because people can enjoy themselves and forget the worries.
7．What can we know about the “Subject Three” dance
A．It is only famous in China.
B．It always begins with folk music.
C．It is an example of China’s influence.
D．It comes from wedding celebrations in North China.
8．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3
A．The performance was very loud.
B．There were many mistakes in the performance.
C．The performance was successful and won cheers.
D．The house fell down because of the performance.
9．How do many young people feel about the spread of the “Subject Three” dance
A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Crazy. D．Pleased.
10．What is the main idea of the text
A．The “Subject Three” dance helps people relax.
B．The “Subject Three” dance became the hot point.
C．The “Subject Three” dance makes people enjoy life.
D．The “Subject Three” dance developed greatly in Guangxi.
When we talk about music, we can think of different kinds of music. Some people like pop music very much, but it often comes and goes so quickly. It shows our feelings of love, hate, joy and sadness in daily life, so it’s quite popular among (在……之中) young people.
However, classical music isn’t so popular among young people though (尽管) it’s the symbol of a high music level. We know that classical music is serious music, so it’s difficult for young people to understand (理解). That’s why it’s not popular among young people.
In fact, folk music is different from other music. It’s more traditional (传统的). Folk music began to show up when people needed it most. The earliest folk songs were songs like Down by the Riverside, We Shall Overcome and so on. They are songs about hard life, but they are also full of hope. Anybody can enjoy folk music and it also welcomes everyone to join.
11．How many kinds of music are mentioned (提及) in the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
12．What kind of music is popular among young people
A．Pop music. B．Classical music. C．Country music. D．Folk music.
13．From the passage we know that classical music is ________ music.
A．pleasant B．serious C．useful D．sweet
14．What can we know from the last paragraph (段落)
A．Folk songs are all about hard life.
B．Some people can’t understand folk music.
C．Down by the Riverside is one of the earliest folk songs.
D．Folk music began to show up before people needed it most.
15．What is the best title for the passage
A．Playing Sports B．Our World C．Our Hobbies D．Some Kinds of Music
Music affects (影响) the way we feel. When listening to music that they like, people work more happily. The way we feel can also affect our health. Let’s look at some of the ways music does this.
Runners will run faster when there is fast music playing. They will also run farther. Music even helps them after they stop running.
Doctors sometimes use music to help people who are feeling a lot of pain. If they are enjoying music, the pain seems to be less.
Some types of music can help people to sleep. When people can not sleep well, it can affect their lives in bad ways. Sometimes they take things to help them sleep. But too much of this can hurt them. Music never hurts, and it does not cost anything!
Music can also help us think more clearly. One study showed that people did better on tests when they were listening to music. A later study showed that test—takers only did better if they really liked the music.
If you want to get more out of your work and your running, feel less pain, sleep better, or do better on tests, music can help.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
16．According to the text, music can affect our health in many ways EXCEPT__________.
A．running B．sleeping C．thinking D．reading
17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．Some music can help people sleep well. B．Music can help all the people feel less pain.
C．Music can help people run farther. D．Music can help test-takers do better in the tests.
18．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．people who listen to music. B．people who can not sleep well.
C．people who sleep well. D．people who need to take things.
19．What’s the structure of the text
A．B． C． D．
20．What’s the best title for the text
A．The popularity of music. B．The importance of music.
C．The advantages of music. D．The types of music.
“On your way home from the high mountains, you will be with the eagles flying home.” Dancing to beautiful Yi ethnic group (彝族) music over 500 people enjoyed the Buma Music Festival on Sept 16th. Buma means knowledge in Yi language. The lovely song is from a band called Wild Sounds.
Buma is no typical (典型的) music festival. Starting in 2021, it happens yearly in Chengdu, Sichuan. The money it makes goes to Yi teenagers so they can enjoy higher education. The Yi- style band Wild Sounds started the festival.
During a trip to the Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, to collect Yi songs in 2018, the band met a local (当地的) boy. “His clothes were old and dirty, but his eyes were so innocent,” said Chisha, 28, who started the band. “I can see from his eyes that he wants to see the world outside the mountains.”
But sadly, Chisha said that many local teenagers didn't have the money to get out of the mountains for higher education. “Growing up in the mountain s in Liangshan, I’m lucky that I could go to college and learn what I like. I want them to see a bigger world, too,” said Chisha. The band decided to help. That’s how they started the Buma Music Festival. Chisha and his team turned their hobby- music into a charitable cause (慈善事业).
“Through the festival, Liangshan is helping its kids by sharing its music,” said Chisha. “Music helps make the world a better place.”
According to Chisha, Buma has helped over 30 Liangshan teenagers go to universities. This year, at least another 10 Yi teenagers will get help.
21．This is the _________ year since the Buma Music Festival started.
A．First B．second C．third D．fourth
22．Why did the band start the Buma Music Festival
A．To tell locals what happens in the outside world. B．To let more people know Yi songs.
C．To help local students go to university. D．To collect more Yi songs.
23．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．Music is the best way to make the world a better place.
B．Most Yi teenagers will go to university in the near future.
C．The band, Wild Sounds, will have more singers.
D．The festival has successfully supported some Yi teenagers.
24．What is the passage mainly about
A．A music festival can be held in many different ways.
B．A band helps poor Yi teenagers go to university.
C．Yi teenagers face many problems in their life.
D．Music can do good for both the rich and poor.
How do people find their inner talent Gillian Lynne showed a good example.
Gillian Lynne never did well in school as a child. She couldn’t sit for a long time and often found herself moving restlessly (不安地). Her mother was quite worried about her. She took Lynne to a doctor. For 20 minutes, she talked about the problems Lynne was having in school. Then, the doctor said to Lynne, “I need to speak to your mother first. Wait here.”
As they left the room, the doctor turned on the radio. He then said to Lynne’s mother, “Just stand and watch her.” The minute they left the room, Lynne was on her feet, dancing to the music on the radio.
The doctor then turned to Lynne’s mother and said, “Mrs Lynne, your daughter isn’t sick (生病的). She is a dancer. Take her to a dance school. Let her show her talent.”
So she did. Lynne’s new dance school was full of people just like her—people who had to move in order to think. Lynne later went to the Royal Ballet School (皇家芭蕾学校), one of the world’s greatest dance schools, and became a great dancer.
After leaving the school, she worked on some of the greatest musicals in history and she became famous. It is hard to believe that years ago, somebody else would just put her on medication (药物治疗).
25．Lynne’s mother took her to a doctor because ________.
A．Lynne didn’t want to go to school. B．Lynne couldn’t speak
C．Lynne had problems sitting. D．Lynne was sad
26．What did Lynne do after the doctor and her mother left the room
A．She started to talk to herself loudly.
B．She turned on the radio and listened to music.
C．She just stood there and watched her mother.
D．She started dancing to the music on the radio.
27．Which of the following shows the right order of Lynne’s story
①Lynne went to the Royal Ballet School.
②Lynne did badly at school when she was a child.
③Lynne was famous.
④The doctor advised Lynne’s mother to take her to a dance school.
A．④③②① B．②③①④ C．②④①③ D．②④③①
28．From Lynne’s story, we can learn that ________.
A．the earlier we find problems, the better
B．we should look inside to find our inner talent
C．not even a doctor can decide a person’s talent
D．parents are the best teachers for their children
Music is part of all children’s life. Even at an early age children move their hands when they hear music. Children from 18 months to 3 years like short songs. They can remember only a few words at a time. Singing songs encourages (鼓励) the use of words.
Many little children sing to themselves as they play. Older children dance to their favourite music, and some of them use music to make friends and share feelings. For most children, singing is like talking, children learn to sing just as they learn to talk. You will not have to teach the children how to sing. If you are good at music, try to teach them carefully. That will help them to learn how to work with others and learn better. Teaching them how to play musical instruments, like pianos, guitars, erhu...will help them be more confident (自信的).
People use music in plays, on television, in movies and so on. Music can help to teach children about country culture and help them grow better.
29．At an early age we can often find that children _______ when they hear music.
A．learn to sing B．move their hands
C．want to sleep D．remember all words
30．What does the underlined phrase “musical instruments” mean
A．乐园 B．乐器 C．乐队 D．乐迷
31．What is the purpose (目的) of the passage
A．Introduce different kinds of music.
B．Ask children to learn all kinds of musical instruments.
C．Tell people to know singing is just like talking.
D．Tell us music is part of all children’s life and encourage them to enjoy music.
32．From the last paragraph, we can know ________.
A．music can help to teach about culture from different countries
B．pop music is the best part in people’s life
C．people can only find music in plays, on television and in movies
D．music can help children grow taller and more quickly
This famous poem (诗), Happy Rain on a Spring Night, was written by Du Fu (712—770, the Tang Dynasty) when he was living and farming in Chengdu. His farming experience taught him to be thankful (感谢) to nature and it is shown in this poem.
The very first word, “good”, shows the poet’s joy and love for the spring rain. The rain is good because it “knows” the proper time to come. Here the poet uses personification (拟人), as if the rain was smart enough to come in time for the farmers’ busy season.
When the rain comes, it appears during the night without making any noise. Unlike the summer storms, the spring rain finishes its task without being known.
In the third couplet (对句), the poet describes a peaceful scene to us. In the night sky, the clouds look dark and heavy. It’s a sign that there will be enough rain during the night. The light from the boat makes the dark scene a bit livelier.
Lastly, the poet starts to imagine. Tomorrow morning, he thinks, the city of Chengdu will become beautiful when all of the flowers bloom after the rain.
33．What does Du Fu want to show in this poem
A．He is thankful to nature.
B．He loves and enjoys farming.
C．He enjoys the rain in spring.
D．He expects the flowers to bloom.
34．How does Du Fu feel about the spring rain according to the poem
A．Sad. B．Worried. C．Tired. D．Happy.
35．Which of the following uses personification
A．Good rain knows its time right.
B．It will fall when spring comes.
C．O’er wild lanes dark cloud spreads.
D．The town’s heavy with blooms.
36．What does the underlined word “bloom” mean in Paragraph 5
A．Disappear. B．Open. C．Die. D．Close.
37．What’s the best title for this article
A．Learn to Read Poems
B．Du Fu and His Famous Poems
C．A Famous Poem by Du Fu
D．A Famous Poet—Du Fu
Zhoushen is a singer with a magical voice. He can sing different kinds of songs, from pop music to Italian opera. However, he is best known for guofeng music—bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music. He helps more people fall in love with it.
In Silver Lining (光亮), Zhou sings in the Peking Opera style. In Painting Silk (画绢), people can hear sounds from the Chinese xiao (箫).
Some popular songs have internet words. But you can hear Chinese poetry in Zhou’s songs. “When our lives are full of internet words, it may suddenly touch our hearts when we hear an ancient poem. I am often surprised at the things our people made thousands of years ago. Their works (作品) were simple in words but rich in meaning.” Zhou told China Daily.
Zhou said music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories. “When I was studying abroad, my teachers listened to my songs for the first time. They felt that Chinese music is so beautiful. They really liked my songs using the Chinese opera style.”
Zhou also said that guofeng music is a bridge between the modern and the classic.
38．Zhoushen is best known for ________.
A．pop music B．Italian opera C．traditional music D．guofeng music
39．What does the underlined words “ancient” mean
A．现代的 B．外国的 C．古代的 D．当代的
40．Which is not true according to the passage
A．Zhoushen can sing different kinds of songs.
B．People can hear sounds of Chinese pipa (琵琶) in Painting Silk.
C．Chinese music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories.
D．Guofeng music is a bridge between the modern and the classic.
41．Where is the passage taken from
A．Cartoon. B．Comedy. C．News. D．Soap opera.
Amazon just made a list of the 10 best selling books. It’s not too late to read or reread the best sellers. Here are the first three.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd The story happened in the early 1800s.It told the relationship between Handful, a slave(奴隶), and Sarah, her owner, as they grew up together from childhood. Their good friendship, in the face of that special society, became a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changed over time.
Gray Mountain by John Grisham Samantha Kofer lost her job as a lawyer. She then took a job at a legal aid firm. For the first time her new job put her front and center in the courtroom, and it also put her in terrible danger.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr In the story, Marie Laure, a blind French girl lived with her father during World War Ⅱ, and Werner, a German young man who worked on building and fixing radios. This story questioned how the war made a difference to their lives.
42．Who wrote The Invention of Wings
A．Sue Monk Kidd. B．Handful.
C．John Grisham. D．Anthony Doerr.
43．The Invention of Wings tells a story that happened________.
A．over 200 years ago
B．1,800 years ago
C．last century
D．this century
44．What job did Samantha Kofer use to do
A．A writer. B．A lawyer.
C．A teacher. D．A doctor.
45．What can we know about Werner in All the Light We Cannot See
A．He was a skillful worker.
B．He was a kind doctor.
C．He was a brave fighter.
D．He was a poor slave.
46．We know that the ________ made a difference to Marie Laure’s life.
A．war B．love
C．friendship D．job
We all have our favorite music, films or books—but which are the most popular ever
The most popular album(音乐专辑)—Thriller by Michael Jackson
At the time Jackson started writing his best-selling album Thriller, he hoped that his album would sell 50 million copies. He was wrong—it sold over ten million more than that. Even today around 130,000 copies are sold in the USA every year.
The most popular classical music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
When Beethoven was alive, his Fifth Symphony wasn’t his most popular piece of music. But now most people know the da da da dah introduction. In the 20th century, the first four notes (音符) were used by other musicians to make different types of music like hip-hop and rock and roll.
The most popular novel—A Tale of Two Cities
Many people think the best-selling book of all time is one of the Harry Potter books. It’s true that all the Harry Potter books together have sold about 450 million copies. But the most popular single novel is much older. A Tale of Two Cities was written by Charles Dickens in 1859 and has sold 250 million copies.
The most popular ______▲______—The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont in 1994, didn’t make much money at the cinema. It only became popular later on video, DVD and TV. It was based on a book by Stephen King. The writer sold the story for only a dollar.
47．How many copies did “Thriller” sell at that time
A．More than 60 million. B．50 million. C．Over 10 million. D．Around 130,000.
48．The best word for the blank “___▲_____” is ________.
A．painting B．book C．poem D．film
49．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Today around 130,000 copies are sold in the world every year.
B．Fifth Symphony was the most popular piece of music after Beethoven died.
C．The most popular single novel is Harry Potter.
D．A Tale of Two Cities has sold more copies than all the Harry Potter books.
50．Where do people usually watch the Shawshank Redemption
A．At the cinema. B．On video. C．On video, DVD and TV. D．On a book.
51．In which part of a magazine can you read this passage
A．Science. B．Sports. C．Nature. D．Culture.
At a concert in Tsinghua University, Fang Jinlong, a master of the traditional Chinese instrument pipa, and the robots from the Moja Robot Band performed several pieces of Chinese music. The robot musicians in the band, Yuheng, Yaoguang, and Kaiyang, played traditional Chinese instruments at the concert.
The team that developed the band was built in 2018. Mi Haipeng is the chief (首席) scientist of the team. He took part in the research and development of a robot rock band when he studied in Japan. That experience gave him the dream of making a Chinese robot band.
Mi said that the sound and playing style of traditional Chinese musical instruments are different from those in the West. Chinese people pay more attention to the feelings and expression of the players, but these are hard to control for robots. It also brings many posers to Moja robot development.
During the concert, the robot musicians used their “fingers” and “mouths” to play the instruments. Many students said that was the first time they had seen humans and robots play together. And they never thought robots could play so well.
Mi said the pieces of music in the concert were specially made for the robots to play. And there are more performance plans for Moja in the future, introducing new pieces of music. The team will improve the musical sense and emotional (情感的) expression of robots.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
52．What can we know about the concert in Tsinghua University ________
A．It was held by Fang Jinlong.
B．All the musicians at it were robots.
C．It showed the mix of technology and traditional art.
D．It introduced many western instruments.
53．Mi Haipeng decided to form a robot band when he ________.
A．studied in Japan
B．played in a band
C．was a child
D．studied in university
54．What does the underlined word “posers” mean ________
A．Thanks. B．Regrets. C．Secrets. D．Difficulties.
55．Many students thought the performance was ________.
A．creative B．funny C．boring D．common
56．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．a robot band
B．a robot scientist
C．a great musician
D．a new kind of music
Are you someone who enjoys listening to music If so, you’re doing something good for your mind and body.
Scientists believe that music has something to do with people’s feelings. Valorie N. Salimpoor has studied music and the human brain (大脑) at McGill University. She has found that listening to beautiful music makes people excited, happy and relaxed. Experts in Germany have found that listening to music can boost a person’s mood.
Music is also good for your body. For example, a study called “From Music-Beat (节拍) to Heart-Beat” showed that music can lower blood pressure (血压), which is good for your health. What’s more, music gets the blood pumping (血液循环) when you exercise. A group of scientists have found that people run faster and longer when they listen to music. They studied bikers who listened to music with a fast beat. While riding, the faster the beat was, the faster the bikers rode.
How else is music good for your health According to a study called “Music Improves Sleep Quality in Students”, it can help you get better sleep. This study showed college students had a difficult time sleeping. Some of the students were told to listen to relaxing classical music before bedtime. Those students slept better and even felt happier.
Scientists in England have shown that music helps students learn. Listening to music can help you when you’re learning something new. It can also help you better remember what you’ve learned. It can even help when you take a test. Students who listened to background (背景的) music during a test answered more test questions. They got more correct answers, too.
Music is more than a beautiful art. It can make your lives better. It can improve your mood, your health, and even your grades. In short, it’s good for you. So make time for music, and you won’t be sorry!
57．What do the words “boost a person’s mood” probably mean in paragraph 2
A．Make a person upset. B．Keep your body healthy.
C．Change a person’s life. D．Help a person feel better.
58．How does the writer show his idea in paragraph 3
A．By giving numbers. B．By taking examples. C．By making surveys. D．By asking questions.
59．What can we learn from the research study in paragraph 4
A．College students listen to classical music the most.
B．College students are too busy to listen to music at night.
C．A certain kind of music helps to sleep for college students.
D．Music helps college students know the importance of sleep.
60．What will happen to students if there is music during a test
A．Improve their test grades. B．Make them more worried.
C．Get their blood pumping. D．Fall asleep during the test.
61．Why does the writer write the text
A．To teach people how to enjoy music. B．To show that music is just a beautiful art.
C．To describe the scientists’ love for music. D．To show that music is important in our lives.
You may know the song Happy Birthday very well. But do you know about its writer It was written by an American girl. And she became very rich after that.
When she was a child, she was poor. Once, she was invited to her friend’s birthday party. She was happy but sad because she didn’t have enough money to buy a present for her friend.
“The party is coming soon, but now I have little money.” Tears (眼泪) ran down her face.
Later that night she was in bed, thinking about the present when the door opened and her grandma came in. “What happened ” her grandma asked. Hearing the girl’s story, she said, “Don’t worry. I think I can help you. How about singing a song together Happy birthday to...” What a beautiful song! They sang and sang. Suddenly she woke up. It was a dream! She decided to write it down at once and sing it to her friend at the party.
When she sang the song at the party the next day, her friends were very happy. “How wonderfully you sing! We haven’t heard such a beautiful song before. Thank you for giving me the special present,” her friend said. And they learnt to sing it together. Later the girl became famous in America.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
62．The underlined word “present” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．礼物 B．目前 C．存在
63．________ wrote the song Happy Birthday.
A．An English girl B．An American girl C．An American boy
64．The girl’s friends thought the song was ________.
A．interesting B．boring C．beautiful
65．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A．The girl was sad because she didn’t have enough money to buy a present for her friend.
B．The girl sang the song with her grandpa in her dream.
C．The girl became famous because of the song.
66．What is the passage mainly about
A．It’s mainly about a poor girl.
B．It’s mainly about the song Happy Birthday.
C．It’s mainly about how to sing well.
One moonlight evening, Beethoven was walking in a street when he suddenly stopped outside a little house. “What is that It is from my Sonata (奏鸣曲) in F. How well it is played!” He was attracted by the music.
After a sudden break, someone cried, “I can’t play any more. This piece of music is so difficult to play. How I wish I could hear Beethoven himself play it!”
“Ah, my sister, but we are so poor,” said a young man. “The ticket to his concert is too expensive.”
“ ▲ , my dear brother,” said the girl. “I just said that for fun.”
Hearing that, Beethoven knocked at the door and it opened. In the weak light of a candle, a young girl was playing the piano and a young man was making shoes by a table.
“Pardon me,” said Beethoven. “But I heard the music. You wish to hear…” He stopped. To his surprise, he found the girl couldn’t see anything. “Excuse me. Then you play by ear But where did you hear the music ”
“I heard a woman practice pieces in the opposite house before. Her windows were open and I stood outside to listen to her. ”
Beethoven said no more. He sat down before the piano. The moon shone bright through the window. He looked up thoughtfully to the sky and stars. He said to himself, “I will improvise (即兴创作) a piece of music.” Then his hands dropped on the keys and began to play. Listening quietly, the brother and sister lost themselves in it.
Later Beethoven ran to the place where he was staying and spent a whole night writing down the piece of music he had played at the girl’s house. He called it the Moonlight Sonata.
67．The underlined words “was attracted by” mean ________.
A．thought of B．showed an interest in C．learned from D．looked forward to
68．Which sentence can be put in ▲
A．Don’t be sad B．Of course not C．You work so hard D．I’m sorry to hear that
69．From whom did the girl learn the music
A．Her friend. B．A music teacher. C．A woman nearby. D．Her brother.
70．Beethoven went into the girl’s house to ________.
A．make the girl’s wish come true B．give her a ticket to his concert
C．enjoy the music played by the girl D．teach the girl how to play the piano well
71．Which of the following can be the best title for the story
A．An Expensive Concert. B．A Difficult Piece of Music.
C．The House in the Moonlight. D．Beethoven and His Moonlight Sonata.
Today is Saturday and there will be a concert at Grand Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Lily and Lucy arrived there early, and they were reading the notice to the audience.
Notice to the audience
·All the audience should dress neatly, and if you don’t, we won’t let you in.
·Don’t wear your slippers into the concert hall. If you do, you won’t go to the concert.
·Don’t take food or drinks into the concert hall. If you do, we will take them away.
·Don’t take photos during the concert. If you do, you’ll have to leave.
·Don’t smoke in the concert hall. If you do, we’ll ask you to leave.
·Please keep your mobile phones off during the concert.
After reading the notice, Lucy said, “Don’t forget to put your camera into your bag, Lily.” Then Lily put it in her bag and they went into the Grand Concert Hall happily.
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72．What did Lucy and Lily do on Saturday
A．They went to a concert. B．They went shopping.
C．They studied at home. D．They watched TV.
73．What can’t you wear if you go to the concert
A．A skirt. B．A shirt. C．Slippers. D．A sweater.
74．Can you eat or drink during the concert
A．Yes, I can. B．No, I can’t. C．Yes, we are. D．I don’t know.
75．What will happen if you smoke in the concert hall
A．They will ask you to leave. B．They will ask you to listen.
C．They will be happy. D．They will be angry.
76．Who took a camera in the bag
A．Lily and Lucy. B．The writer. C．Lucy. D．Lily.
Eric Whitacre is one of the most famous musicians in the world. His wonderful and special skills on music works quickly draw people’s attention all over the world. He is excited about using choral（合唱） music to make people get together from all around the world.
As a child, Eric Whitacre lived in a small town with many farms. He had a great interest in music since childhood. He didn’t know how to read music, but he often played different kinds of instruments. Years later, Eric went to the college that he dreams to study in. In the college（大学）, he met the leader of the college’s choir（合唱团）. At first, Eric didn’t want to join the choir, but finally he did because the leader would like to teach him music.
Then Eric came there and sang with the choir for the first time. It was a big surprise. The beautiful and interesting choral music shocked him and then he decided to write music pieces. At the age of 21, Eric made his first successful work and had many fans. Later he became a popular musician, and his works were very modern.
Eric Whitacre’s choir is very special because it’s virtual（虚拟的）. The Internet makes this possible. The members of the choir don’t know each other. They are in different ages, from different countries, and have different jobs. But they are joined together by their love of singing and their hope to be part of a worldwide community that makes beautiful music.
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77．Why did Eric decide to join the choir
A．Because he had some friends there.
B．Because he could get some money there.
C．Because he could play different kinds of instruments there.
D．Because he could learn music there.
78．Match the time with the right things.
①as a little boy②as a college student③at the age of 21
a. Eric made his successful work.
b. Eric was interested in music.
c. Eric joined the choir.
A．①-a; ②-b; ③-c B．①-b; ②-c; ③-a C．①-c; ②-a; ③-b D．①-c; ②-b; ③-a
79．What does the underlined word “it” refer to（指的是）
A．Singing with the choir. B．Writing music pieces.
C．Being the leader of the choir. D．Learning music from the leader.
80．What made Eric’s choir special
A．A good leader. B．Beautiful music. C．The Internet. D．The famous musician.
81．What’s the best title for the text
A．A popular musician B．The magic of music
C．The different members of the choir D．The Internet choir
Where did you go yesterday Did you hear music at any of those places There is a good chance that you did. Today most stores and restaurants play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.
Scientists believe that music affects the way people behave. According to some scientists, the sound of western classical music (Mozart and Bach) makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. With no background music(BGM), people spend even less.
Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. People actually chew their food faster when the music gets faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money this way.
Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more alert. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax.
The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might change the way you behave.
82．The underlined word “behave” means ________ in Chinese.
A．就餐 B．礼仪 C．行为
83．What kind of music makes people feel richer
A．classical music B．loud and fast music C．no music
84．Why is there BGM in some offices
A．Because people spend even less.
B．Because it can make people think and learn better.
C．Because this makes people eat faster and leave quickly.
85．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Mozart and Bach wrote classical music.
B．People in restaurants pay more money when they hear loud, fast music.
C．Some restaurants use music to make more money.
86．What’s the title of the passage
A．Music and Food B．Music and Behavior C．Music and Work
Good morning. The program today is about music. The word “music” comes from the Greek word “muse”. Who invented (发明) music Who sang the first song No one knows exactly the answers to these questions. But we know that music plays an important part in everyone’s life. Babies and young children love to hear people sing to them. When they are a little older, they like to sing the songs they have heard. When children go to school, their world of music grows. In middle schools, students begin to take music lessons. When they go to high schools, they become interested in listening to pop music.
Today’s program brings together music from different corners of the world. The songs we have chosen for you today are from American Country Music, Indian Music, African Music. Music can make people happy or it can make them sad. In this program we shall study the language of music. We shall try to find out how music expresses (表达) people’s feelings (情感).
Now, here comes the music today...
87．The speaker is probably ________.
A．a DJ B．a singer C．a dancer D．a teacher
88．Which is TRUE according to the passage
A．An American invented music. B．Music was from a Greek village.
C．Music can express people’s feelings. D．Everyone is interested in pop music.
89．We can’t hear ________ in today’s program.
A．American country music B．Chinese traditional music
C．Indian music D．African music
90．The speaker believes that ________.
A．music is very hard to understand B．only young people like music
C．old people don’t like music at all D．music plays an important part in our life
91．What is NOT the purpose (目的) of this music program
A．To give people some music to listen to. B．To study the language of music.
C．To teach people how to sing. D．To learn more about music.
68-year-old Xu Lili stands out in a group of young people. She goes square（广场）dancing every night with her friends in the center of Harbin, Heilongjiang. Their dancing has strong music and great movements, making it more like disco than the slow traditional Chinese square dancing. Xu is the organizer and the only old one in the group. Most dancers are in their 20s. “Grandma Xu may be old, but we all learn from her,” says Zhang Dongkai, 23. “She is our leader.”
Most of her friends are young people, she has danced with them for more than 10 years. She doesn’t like slow dance. Dancing is the happiest part of her day. It not only keeps her healthy, but also makes her happy. Her dancing makes her famous on the Internet, with many people speaking highly of her dancing.
Not looking after grandchildren, now more elderly Chinese are enjoying their own lives. Wang Yun, 72, goes to a dance class for the old people every week at Harbin University. It is one of the earliest universities for the elderly in China. Hundreds of old people have taken lessons there in the past thirty years. The age of Wang’s dance class is over 60. Many students were not in good shape when they first came, but dancing changed their attitude（态度）to life. They want a better life.
92．Who does Xu Lili go dancing with
A．Her daughters. B．Her classmates. C．Her friends. D．Her students.
93．What is NOT true according to the article
A．Xu Lili’s dancing doesn’t have strong music.
B．Xu Lili is the only old person in their group.
C．Xu Lili’s dancing has great movements.
D．Traditional Chinese square dancing is usually slow.
94．What do you know about Xu Lili according to the text
A．She is healthy. B．She likes dancing best.
C．She is happy. D．All of the above（上面）.
95．How often does Wang Yun go to the dance class
A．Every day. B．Every week. C．Twice a day. D．Never.
96．The writer wrote the article to tell us ________.
A．elderly Chinese should look after grandchildren
B．elderly Chinese don’t like square dancing
C．young people like elderly Chinese
D．elderly Chinese are enjoying their own lives
Breakdance is a kind of street dance coming from the US. The International Olympic Committee added (增加) the dance to the medal programs of the 2024 Paris Olympics in 2020.
Liu Qingyi is a 16-year-old girl from Huixian, Henan. She won the global (全球的) breakdance competition at the Outbreak Europe 2022 in Slovakia on August 7, 2022. More than 600 people from over 30 countries around the world joined in the competition. And she becomes the first Chinese B-girl to ever win a gold medal of the world breakdance.
When Liu was 10 years old, she saw street dance for the first time in her hometown. And she became interested in the cool dance. “My parents always support (支持) me,” Liu said. “I had many hobbies and learned many sports, but in the end breakdance is my true love.” Before breakdance, Liu also learned the guitar, wushu, and boxing. And now she finds she is more interested in breakdance.
97．Which is Liu Qingyi’s favorite hobby
A．Guitar. B．Wushu. C．Boxing. D．Breakdance.
98．How old is Liu Qingyi
A．Ten. B．Sixteen. C．Twenty-six. D．Thirty.
99．What did Liu think of breakdance when she first saw it
A．Cool. B．Boring. C．Relaxing. D．Difficult.
100．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Liu became interested in breakdance six years ago.
B．Liu Qingyi is the first breakdance winner of the world.
C．Liu’s parents disagreed with her on learning breakdance.
D．Breakdance became a medal program in the 2020 Olympics.
101．What would be the best title for the passage
A．A Chinese Breakdance Girl B．The 2024 Paris Olympics
C．The History of Breakdance D．The Outbreak Europe 2022
What do you usually use memes（梗）for Two young women have turned fun memes into dance moves. They’ve gained about 800, 000 fans with their amazing and funny performances.
Asuan, 26, and Lidawang, 29, are two graduate students of Beijing Dance Academy. They wanted to make something different from the beautiful stage performances that they learned in school.
“We came to find our own styles — funny moves, simple stories and ear-catching music. Whether the idea comes from memes, cartoons, or games, we take these parts of young people’s pop culture and remade them,” said Lidawang.
However, being funny doesn’t mean they don’t put their heart into the dance moves. Memes are popular because of their special performances, and making that funny performance with dance can be very challenging. It usually takes them one to six months to make a two-minute dance video. To improve their moves they would record their practice and then look at their moves over and over.
Asuan even made a teaching video for one of their most popular dances — “the Yellow Alien（外星人）”, based on the meme from the Spanish song Dame Tu Cosita. She worked out how to act like aliens — the relaxed shoulder, the deep squat（深蹲）move and the surprised but naive（天真的）eyes. As many fans send them “homework” videos, their meme dances are becoming new memes themselves too.
“The nature of dance is to express and communicate. What we communicate and pass on to others is happiness and amusement,” said Lidawang.
“We’re happy to call ourselves ‘comedians’ in the world of dance,” added Asuan.
102．What do we know about Asuan and Lidawang’s dance style
A．It is both traditional and funny.
B．It uses the pop culture of young people.
C．It was based on what they have learned at school.
D．It is popular among the students at Beijing Dance Academy.
103．Why are their dances challenging
A．Because the two girls are too busy to practice.
B．Because it is hard to find enough popular memes.
C．Because making a dance video needs one to six months.
D．Because it is difficult to make that funny performance with dance.
104．What can we learn from the passage
A．Lidawang even made a teaching video
B．Lidawang worked out how to act like aliens
C．Asuan believes they pass on happiness to others.
D．Lots of fans copy the performance and make their own videos.
105．The underlined word “comedians” in the last paragraph means __________.
A．funny dancers B．unhappy dancers C．good students D．excited fans
106．What is the passage mainly about
A．Memes based on funny dances B．Popular dances among young people
C．Two dancers and their special dances D．The difficulties making dance videos
My name is Laura. When I was little, I was interested in playing the drums. I also had a guitar. In the fourth grade, I started playing the violin. I practiced about four hours a week. All of these might not seem like a big deal for many children but as for me, there was something different. My hands were hurt when I was about one year old. After that, I couldn’t do anything easily.
However, music gives me strength. Once I was so upset that I didn’t even want to get out of bed. Then a song came out of the TV. I got up and started dancing. It helped me say to myself. “Cheer up! I can get through the hard time.”
Last year, I planned to join the high school band (乐队). My mother said it might be difficult for me to do that because of my hands. However. I believed I could do it. so I tried harder. And I made it!
When I’m with other members of the band. they don’t treat me differently. We practice happily every day. It’s just another way that music makes me go on.
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107．Why did Laura think she was different according to Paragraph 1
A．Because she was born in a musical family.
B．Because she could play the drums and sing.
C．Because there was something wrong with her hands.
D．Because she showed her musical interest at a very early age.
108．What does the underlined word “strength” mean in Chinese
A．才能 B．力量 C．财富 D．幸运
109．How does Laura feel when she is with other members
A．Happy. B．Surprised. C．Nervous. D．Upset.
110．What can we learn from Laura’s story
A．Never give up. B．Knowledge is power.
C．Time waits for no man. D．A good beginning is half done.
111．What is the best title for the text
A．A Great Musician B．A High School Band
C．A Girl’s Injured Hands D．A Girl’s Love for Music
Many people think of traditional arts, they think of music. And, in China one of the most famous traditional artists is Tan Dun.
Tan Dun was born in a small village near Changsha, Hunan in 1957. He spent his early childhood with his grandmother. He worked as a violin player and arranger for a Beijing Opera troupe(京剧团). At the age of nineteen, he heard Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony(贝多芬第五交响乐) for the first time and decided to be a composer(作曲家). When he was twenty, he studied music in Beijing. In the middle of 1980s, Tan Dun had a further study on music at Columbia University. Since then, he has lived in New York.
Tan Dun once said in an interview that he only studied Eastern music before the age of twenty, and after twenty he started to be educated in Western music. And by the age of thirty, he deeply understood both traditions. The educational experience gave him the power to create excellent works that connect the traditional and the modern, the East and the West.
Tan Dun has two great inspirations(灵感) for his music. The first is to join together Western and Chinese music. For example, his music for the Beijing Olympics in 2008 came from an old Chinese song and used both traditional Chinese and Western musical tools. His second is to use natural sounds in his music. For example, he created a piece called The Water Concerto in 1998. All the sounds used in the music are made with water.
With his music, Tan Dun tries to find the balance of the music between the East and the West as well as the music and nature.
112．In which year did Tan Dun make a decision to be a composer
A．In 1957. B．In 1976. C．In 1980. D．In 1998.
113．Which of the following about Tan Dun is NOT correct
A．Tan Dun tries to find the balance in his music.
B．Tan Dun didn’t start to study western music until twenty.
C．Tan Dun is one of the most famous traditional artists in China.
D．Tan Dun created the Olympic music with modern western tools.
114．What does the underlined phrase “the educational experience” in the third paragraph refer to
A．He spent his early childhood with his grandmother.
B．When he was twenty, he studied music in Beijing.
C．His further study on music at a foreign university.
D．His study background in both China and America.
115．Which are the two inspirations for Tan Dun’s music
① join together western and Chinese music ② an old Chinese song
③ use natural sound in music ④ use water sounds in music
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．②④
Do you like dancing Do you know breakdance It is a type of street dance. It first started in America in the 1970s. Some African Americans in New York started to act this kind of dance on the street. People who watched them liked it very much. As time went by, more and more people accepted it and joined in the groups of breakdance. So it quickly became very popular. It has gone all over the world in a very short time.
A report says that there are more than a million break dancers in the world now. We have to say it is really a very large number. Lots of break dancers will feel happy because of the following news. It is said that breakdance becomes an Olympic sport. It will appear at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. It is such important news for all the communities of break dancers. They will be a part of the Olympic world.
As break dancers for the Olympic Games, they need to be strong. That will influence their scores in the competition. Olympic judges will watch other things, too. They will judge the style and they will judge the dancer’s interesting and unusual skills to decide the winners.
In 2024, will you be a fan of breakdance
116．Breakdance started in ________.
A．France B．China C．Africa D．the US
117．Which is not true about breakdance
A．It’s a type of street dance. B．It is popular around the world.
C．It gets popular only in America. D．More than a million people like it.
118．What is the good news for break dancers
A．More and more people like breakdance.
B．Break dancers can dance for the Olympics.
C．There will be a breakdance meeting in Paris.
D．Breakdance will be one of the Olympic sports.
119．The underlined word “judges” means “________” in Chinese.
A．参赛者 B．舞者 C．裁判 D．观 众
120．What’s the passage mainly about
A．Breakdance. B．Olympic sport. C．Dancing competition. D．Dancers.
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1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A
6．D 7．C 8．C 9．D 10．B
11．C 12．A 13．B 14．C 15．D
16．D 17．A 18．B 19．B 20．C
21．C 22．C 23．D 24．B
25．C 26．D 27．C 28．B
29．B 30．B 31．D 32．A
33．A 34．D 35．A 36．B 37．C
38．D 39．C 40．B 41．C
42．A 43．A 44．B 45．A 46．A
47．A 48．D 49．B 50．C 51．D
52．C 53．A 54．D 55．A 56．A
57．D 58．B 59．C 60．A 61．D
62．A 63．B 64．C 65．B 66．B
67．B 68．A 69．C 70．A 71．D
72．A 73．C 74．B 75．A 76．D
77．D 78．B 79．A 80．C 81．A
82．C 83．A 84．B 85．B 86．B
87．A 88．C 89．B 90．D 91．C
92．C 93．A 94．D 95．B 96．D
97．D 98．B 99．A 100．A 101．A
102．B 103．D 104．D 105．A 106．C
107．C 108．B 109．A 110．A 111．D
112．B 113．D 114．D 115．B
116．D 117．C 118．D 119．C 120．A
When we talk about music, we can think of different kinds of music. Some people like pop music very much, but it often comes and goes so quickly. It shows our deep feeling of love, hate, joy and sadness in daily life, so it’s quite popular among (在……之中) young people.
However, classical music is not so popular among young people though it’s the symbol of a high music level. We know that classical music is serious music, so it’s difficult for young people to understand its real meaning. That’s why it’s not popular among youngsters.
In fact, folk music is different from other music forms. It’s more traditional (传统的). In American history, folk music began to show up (出现) when people needed it most. The earliest folk songs were songs like Down by the Riverside, We Shall Overcome, etc. They are songs about hard life, but they are also full of hope. Anyway (无论如何), anybody can understand folk music and it also welcomes everyone to join.
1．How many kinds of music are mentioned (提及) in the passage
A．One B．Two C．Three D．Four
2．What kind of music is not popular among young people
A．Pop music B．Classical music
C．Country music D．Folk music
3．What does the underlined (划线) word “youngsters” mean
A．音乐家 B．老年人 C．年轻人 D．儿童
4．What can we know from the last paragraph (段落)
A．American fold music began to show up before people needed it most.
B．Down by the Riverside is one of the earliest folk songs in America.
C．Folk songs are all about hard life.
D．Some people can’t understand the real meaning of folk music.
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Some kinds of Music B．Pop music
C．Classical Music D．Folk Music
Have you ever seen people dancing to a really catchy (悦耳易记的) song and felt like joining in That’s ‘the magic of the “Subject Three” dance (舞蹈科目三)!
The “Subject Three” dance isn’t just about moving your body. It’s also about having fun and showing what you feel. When you dance, you might forget all your worries and just enjoy it. This dance started at active wedding (婚礼) celebrations in Guangxi Province, the southern part of China. People in Guangxi say that there are three special or important experiences or “subjects” they do in their lives. They are singing folk songs, eating rice noodles and dancing.
The “Subject Three” dance became popular as soon as people showed it online. Many students are able to dance it very well. It also became an Internet hot point in many areas—people of all colors and from different countries joined in this dance. For example, on December 15, 2023, the Russian Royal Ballet (俄罗斯皇家芭蕾舞团) danced “Subject Three” in Shenyang. The performance brought the house down.
Now, the “Subject Three” dance has become an example of China’s influence (影响). Many young people think that the spread (传播) of this dance is a good thing because it opens a door to show our own culture.
6．Why does the “Subject Three” dance have magic
A．Because people can dance to the music all the time.
B．Because it is so creative (有创造力的) that everybody would like to join in.
C．Because it is the most important part of wedding celebrations.
D．Because people can enjoy themselves and forget the worries.
7．What can we know about the “Subject Three” dance
A．It is only famous in China.
B．It always begins with folk music.
C．It is an example of China’s influence.
D．It comes from wedding celebrations in North China.
8．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3
A．The performance was very loud.
B．There were many mistakes in the performance.
C．The performance was successful and won cheers.
D．The house fell down because of the performance.
9．How do many young people feel about the spread of the “Subject Three” dance
A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Crazy. D．Pleased.
10．What is the main idea of the text
A．The “Subject Three” dance helps people relax.
B．The “Subject Three” dance became the hot point.
C．The “Subject Three” dance makes people enjoy life.
D．The “Subject Three” dance developed greatly in Guangxi.
When we talk about music, we can think of different kinds of music. Some people like pop music very much, but it often comes and goes so quickly. It shows our feelings of love, hate, joy and sadness in daily life, so it’s quite popular among (在……之中) young people.
However, classical music isn’t so popular among young people though (尽管) it’s the symbol of a high music level. We know that classical music is serious music, so it’s difficult for young people to understand (理解). That’s why it’s not popular among young people.
In fact, folk music is different from other music. It’s more traditional (传统的). Folk music began to show up when people needed it most. The earliest folk songs were songs like Down by the Riverside, We Shall Overcome and so on. They are songs about hard life, but they are also full of hope. Anybody can enjoy folk music and it also welcomes everyone to join.
11．How many kinds of music are mentioned (提及) in the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
12．What kind of music is popular among young people
A．Pop music. B．Classical music. C．Country music. D．Folk music.
13．From the passage we know that classical music is ________ music.
A．pleasant B．serious C．useful D．sweet
14．What can we know from the last paragraph (段落)
A．Folk songs are all about hard life.
B．Some people can’t understand folk music.
C．Down by the Riverside is one of the earliest folk songs.
D．Folk music began to show up before people needed it most.
15．What is the best title for the passage
A．Playing Sports B．Our World C．Our Hobbies D．Some Kinds of Music
Music affects (影响) the way we feel. When listening to music that they like, people work more happily. The way we feel can also affect our health. Let’s look at some of the ways music does this.
Runners will run faster when there is fast music playing. They will also run farther. Music even helps them after they stop running.
Doctors sometimes use music to help people who are feeling a lot of pain. If they are enjoying music, the pain seems to be less.
Some types of music can help people to sleep. When people can not sleep well, it can affect their lives in bad ways. Sometimes they take things to help them sleep. But too much of this can hurt them. Music never hurts, and it does not cost anything!
Music can also help us think more clearly. One study showed that people did better on tests when they were listening to music. A later study showed that test—takers only did better if they really liked the music.
If you want to get more out of your work and your running, feel less pain, sleep better, or do better on tests, music can help.
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16．According to the text, music can affect our health in many ways EXCEPT__________.
A．running B．sleeping C．thinking D．reading
17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．Some music can help people sleep well. B．Music can help all the people feel less pain.
C．Music can help people run farther. D．Music can help test-takers do better in the tests.
18．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．people who listen to music. B．people who can not sleep well.
C．people who sleep well. D．people who need to take things.
19．What’s the structure of the text
A．B． C． D．
20．What’s the best title for the text
A．The popularity of music. B．The importance of music.
C．The advantages of music. D．The types of music.
“On your way home from the high mountains, you will be with the eagles flying home.” Dancing to beautiful Yi ethnic group (彝族) music over 500 people enjoyed the Buma Music Festival on Sept 16th. Buma means knowledge in Yi language. The lovely song is from a band called Wild Sounds.
Buma is no typical (典型的) music festival. Starting in 2021, it happens yearly in Chengdu, Sichuan. The money it makes goes to Yi teenagers so they can enjoy higher education. The Yi- style band Wild Sounds started the festival.
During a trip to the Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, to collect Yi songs in 2018, the band met a local (当地的) boy. “His clothes were old and dirty, but his eyes were so innocent,” said Chisha, 28, who started the band. “I can see from his eyes that he wants to see the world outside the mountains.”
But sadly, Chisha said that many local teenagers didn't have the money to get out of the mountains for higher education. “Growing up in the mountain s in Liangshan, I’m lucky that I could go to college and learn what I like. I want them to see a bigger world, too,” said Chisha. The band decided to help. That’s how they started the Buma Music Festival. Chisha and his team turned their hobby- music into a charitable cause (慈善事业).
“Through the festival, Liangshan is helping its kids by sharing its music,” said Chisha. “Music helps make the world a better place.”
According to Chisha, Buma has helped over 30 Liangshan teenagers go to universities. This year, at least another 10 Yi teenagers will get help.
21．This is the _________ year since the Buma Music Festival started.
A．First B．second C．third D．fourth
22．Why did the band start the Buma Music Festival
A．To tell locals what happens in the outside world. B．To let more people know Yi songs.
C．To help local students go to university. D．To collect more Yi songs.
23．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．Music is the best way to make the world a better place.
B．Most Yi teenagers will go to university in the near future.
C．The band, Wild Sounds, will have more singers.
D．The festival has successfully supported some Yi teenagers.
24．What is the passage mainly about
A．A music festival can be held in many different ways.
B．A band helps poor Yi teenagers go to university.
C．Yi teenagers face many problems in their life.
D．Music can do good for both the rich and poor.
How do people find their inner talent Gillian Lynne showed a good example.
Gillian Lynne never did well in school as a child. She couldn’t sit for a long time and often found herself moving restlessly (不安地). Her mother was quite worried about her. She took Lynne to a doctor. For 20 minutes, she talked about the problems Lynne was having in school. Then, the doctor said to Lynne, “I need to speak to your mother first. Wait here.”
As they left the room, the doctor turned on the radio. He then said to Lynne’s mother, “Just stand and watch her.” The minute they left the room, Lynne was on her feet, dancing to the music on the radio.
The doctor then turned to Lynne’s mother and said, “Mrs Lynne, your daughter isn’t sick (生病的). She is a dancer. Take her to a dance school. Let her show her talent.”
So she did. Lynne’s new dance school was full of people just like her—people who had to move in order to think. Lynne later went to the Royal Ballet School (皇家芭蕾学校), one of the world’s greatest dance schools, and became a great dancer.
After leaving the school, she worked on some of the greatest musicals in history and she became famous. It is hard to believe that years ago, somebody else would just put her on medication (药物治疗).
25．Lynne’s mother took her to a doctor because ________.
A．Lynne didn’t want to go to school. B．Lynne couldn’t speak
C．Lynne had problems sitting. D．Lynne was sad
26．What did Lynne do after the doctor and her mother left the room
A．She started to talk to herself loudly.
B．She turned on the radio and listened to music.
C．She just stood there and watched her mother.
D．She started dancing to the music on the radio.
27．Which of the following shows the right order of Lynne’s story
①Lynne went to the Royal Ballet School.
②Lynne did badly at school when she was a child.
③Lynne was famous.
④The doctor advised Lynne’s mother to take her to a dance school.
A．④③②① B．②③①④ C．②④①③ D．②④③①
28．From Lynne’s story, we can learn that ________.
A．the earlier we find problems, the better
B．we should look inside to find our inner talent
C．not even a doctor can decide a person’s talent
D．parents are the best teachers for their children
Music is part of all children’s life. Even at an early age children move their hands when they hear music. Children from 18 months to 3 years like short songs. They can remember only a few words at a time. Singing songs encourages (鼓励) the use of words.
Many little children sing to themselves as they play. Older children dance to their favourite music, and some of them use music to make friends and share feelings. For most children, singing is like talking, children learn to sing just as they learn to talk. You will not have to teach the children how to sing. If you are good at music, try to teach them carefully. That will help them to learn how to work with others and learn better. Teaching them how to play musical instruments, like pianos, guitars, erhu...will help them be more confident (自信的).
People use music in plays, on television, in movies and so on. Music can help to teach children about country culture and help them grow better.
29．At an early age we can often find that children _______ when they hear music.
A．learn to sing B．move their hands
C．want to sleep D．remember all words
30．What does the underlined phrase “musical instruments” mean
A．乐园 B．乐器 C．乐队 D．乐迷
31．What is the purpose (目的) of the passage
A．Introduce different kinds of music.
B．Ask children to learn all kinds of musical instruments.
C．Tell people to know singing is just like talking.
D．Tell us music is part of all children’s life and encourage them to enjoy music.
32．From the last paragraph, we can know ________.
A．music can help to teach about culture from different countries
B．pop music is the best part in people’s life
C．people can only find music in plays, on television and in movies
D．music can help children grow taller and more quickly
This famous poem (诗), Happy Rain on a Spring Night, was written by Du Fu (712—770, the Tang Dynasty) when he was living and farming in Chengdu. His farming experience taught him to be thankful (感谢) to nature and it is shown in this poem.
The very first word, “good”, shows the poet’s joy and love for the spring rain. The rain is good because it “knows” the proper time to come. Here the poet uses personification (拟人), as if the rain was smart enough to come in time for the farmers’ busy season.
When the rain comes, it appears during the night without making any noise. Unlike the summer storms, the spring rain finishes its task without being known.
In the third couplet (对句), the poet describes a peaceful scene to us. In the night sky, the clouds look dark and heavy. It’s a sign that there will be enough rain during the night. The light from the boat makes the dark scene a bit livelier.
Lastly, the poet starts to imagine. Tomorrow morning, he thinks, the city of Chengdu will become beautiful when all of the flowers bloom after the rain.
33．What does Du Fu want to show in this poem
A．He is thankful to nature.
B．He loves and enjoys farming.
C．He enjoys the rain in spring.
D．He expects the flowers to bloom.
34．How does Du Fu feel about the spring rain according to the poem
A．Sad. B．Worried. C．Tired. D．Happy.
35．Which of the following uses personification
A．Good rain knows its time right.
B．It will fall when spring comes.
C．O’er wild lanes dark cloud spreads.
D．The town’s heavy with blooms.
36．What does the underlined word “bloom” mean in Paragraph 5
A．Disappear. B．Open. C．Die. D．Close.
37．What’s the best title for this article
A．Learn to Read Poems
B．Du Fu and His Famous Poems
C．A Famous Poem by Du Fu
D．A Famous Poet—Du Fu
Zhoushen is a singer with a magical voice. He can sing different kinds of songs, from pop music to Italian opera. However, he is best known for guofeng music—bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music. He helps more people fall in love with it.
In Silver Lining (光亮), Zhou sings in the Peking Opera style. In Painting Silk (画绢), people can hear sounds from the Chinese xiao (箫).
Some popular songs have internet words. But you can hear Chinese poetry in Zhou’s songs. “When our lives are full of internet words, it may suddenly touch our hearts when we hear an ancient poem. I am often surprised at the things our people made thousands of years ago. Their works (作品) were simple in words but rich in meaning.” Zhou told China Daily.
Zhou said music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories. “When I was studying abroad, my teachers listened to my songs for the first time. They felt that Chinese music is so beautiful. They really liked my songs using the Chinese opera style.”
Zhou also said that guofeng music is a bridge between the modern and the classic.
38．Zhoushen is best known for ________.
A．pop music B．Italian opera C．traditional music D．guofeng music
39．What does the underlined words “ancient” mean
A．现代的 B．外国的 C．古代的 D．当代的
40．Which is not true according to the passage
A．Zhoushen can sing different kinds of songs.
B．People can hear sounds of Chinese pipa (琵琶) in Painting Silk.
C．Chinese music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories.
D．Guofeng music is a bridge between the modern and the classic.
41．Where is the passage taken from
A．Cartoon. B．Comedy. C．News. D．Soap opera.
Amazon just made a list of the 10 best selling books. It’s not too late to read or reread the best sellers. Here are the first three.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd The story happened in the early 1800s.It told the relationship between Handful, a slave(奴隶), and Sarah, her owner, as they grew up together from childhood. Their good friendship, in the face of that special society, became a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changed over time.
Gray Mountain by John Grisham Samantha Kofer lost her job as a lawyer. She then took a job at a legal aid firm. For the first time her new job put her front and center in the courtroom, and it also put her in terrible danger.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr In the story, Marie Laure, a blind French girl lived with her father during World War Ⅱ, and Werner, a German young man who worked on building and fixing radios. This story questioned how the war made a difference to their lives.
42．Who wrote The Invention of Wings
A．Sue Monk Kidd. B．Handful.
C．John Grisham. D．Anthony Doerr.
43．The Invention of Wings tells a story that happened________.
A．over 200 years ago
B．1,800 years ago
C．last century
D．this century
44．What job did Samantha Kofer use to do
A．A writer. B．A lawyer.
C．A teacher. D．A doctor.
45．What can we know about Werner in All the Light We Cannot See
A．He was a skillful worker.
B．He was a kind doctor.
C．He was a brave fighter.
D．He was a poor slave.
46．We know that the ________ made a difference to Marie Laure’s life.
A．war B．love
C．friendship D．job
We all have our favorite music, films or books—but which are the most popular ever
The most popular album(音乐专辑)—Thriller by Michael Jackson
At the time Jackson started writing his best-selling album Thriller, he hoped that his album would sell 50 million copies. He was wrong—it sold over ten million more than that. Even today around 130,000 copies are sold in the USA every year.
The most popular classical music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
When Beethoven was alive, his Fifth Symphony wasn’t his most popular piece of music. But now most people know the da da da dah introduction. In the 20th century, the first four notes (音符) were used by other musicians to make different types of music like hip-hop and rock and roll.
The most popular novel—A Tale of Two Cities
Many people think the best-selling book of all time is one of the Harry Potter books. It’s true that all the Harry Potter books together have sold about 450 million copies. But the most popular single novel is much older. A Tale of Two Cities was written by Charles Dickens in 1859 and has sold 250 million copies.
The most popular ______▲______—The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont in 1994, didn’t make much money at the cinema. It only became popular later on video, DVD and TV. It was based on a book by Stephen King. The writer sold the story for only a dollar.
47．How many copies did “Thriller” sell at that time
A．More than 60 million. B．50 million. C．Over 10 million. D．Around 130,000.
48．The best word for the blank “___▲_____” is ________.
A．painting B．book C．poem D．film
49．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Today around 130,000 copies are sold in the world every year.
B．Fifth Symphony was the most popular piece of music after Beethoven died.
C．The most popular single novel is Harry Potter.
D．A Tale of Two Cities has sold more copies than all the Harry Potter books.
50．Where do people usually watch the Shawshank Redemption
A．At the cinema. B．On video. C．On video, DVD and TV. D．On a book.
51．In which part of a magazine can you read this passage
A．Science. B．Sports. C．Nature. D．Culture.
At a concert in Tsinghua University, Fang Jinlong, a master of the traditional Chinese instrument pipa, and the robots from the Moja Robot Band performed several pieces of Chinese music. The robot musicians in the band, Yuheng, Yaoguang, and Kaiyang, played traditional Chinese instruments at the concert.
The team that developed the band was built in 2018. Mi Haipeng is the chief (首席) scientist of the team. He took part in the research and development of a robot rock band when he studied in Japan. That experience gave him the dream of making a Chinese robot band.
Mi said that the sound and playing style of traditional Chinese musical instruments are different from those in the West. Chinese people pay more attention to the feelings and expression of the players, but these are hard to control for robots. It also brings many posers to Moja robot development.
During the concert, the robot musicians used their “fingers” and “mouths” to play the instruments. Many students said that was the first time they had seen humans and robots play together. And they never thought robots could play so well.
Mi said the pieces of music in the concert were specially made for the robots to play. And there are more performance plans for Moja in the future, introducing new pieces of music. The team will improve the musical sense and emotional (情感的) expression of robots.
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52．What can we know about the concert in Tsinghua University ________
A．It was held by Fang Jinlong.
B．All the musicians at it were robots.
C．It showed the mix of technology and traditional art.
D．It introduced many western instruments.
53．Mi Haipeng decided to form a robot band when he ________.
A．studied in Japan
B．played in a band
C．was a child
D．studied in university
54．What does the underlined word “posers” mean ________
A．Thanks. B．Regrets. C．Secrets. D．Difficulties.
55．Many students thought the performance was ________.
A．creative B．funny C．boring D．common
56．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．a robot band
B．a robot scientist
C．a great musician
D．a new kind of music
Are you someone who enjoys listening to music If so, you’re doing something good for your mind and body.
Scientists believe that music has something to do with people’s feelings. Valorie N. Salimpoor has studied music and the human brain (大脑) at McGill University. She has found that listening to beautiful music makes people excited, happy and relaxed. Experts in Germany have found that listening to music can boost a person’s mood.
Music is also good for your body. For example, a study called “From Music-Beat (节拍) to Heart-Beat” showed that music can lower blood pressure (血压), which is good for your health. What’s more, music gets the blood pumping (血液循环) when you exercise. A group of scientists have found that people run faster and longer when they listen to music. They studied bikers who listened to music with a fast beat. While riding, the faster the beat was, the faster the bikers rode.
How else is music good for your health According to a study called “Music Improves Sleep Quality in Students”, it can help you get better sleep. This study showed college students had a difficult time sleeping. Some of the students were told to listen to relaxing classical music before bedtime. Those students slept better and even felt happier.
Scientists in England have shown that music helps students learn. Listening to music can help you when you’re learning something new. It can also help you better remember what you’ve learned. It can even help when you take a test. Students who listened to background (背景的) music during a test answered more test questions. They got more correct answers, too.
Music is more than a beautiful art. It can make your lives better. It can improve your mood, your health, and even your grades. In short, it’s good for you. So make time for music, and you won’t be sorry!
57．What do the words “boost a person’s mood” probably mean in paragraph 2
A．Make a person upset. B．Keep your body healthy.
C．Change a person’s life. D．Help a person feel better.
58．How does the writer show his idea in paragraph 3
A．By giving numbers. B．By taking examples. C．By making surveys. D．By asking questions.
59．What can we learn from the research study in paragraph 4
A．College students listen to classical music the most.
B．College students are too busy to listen to music at night.
C．A certain kind of music helps to sleep for college students.
D．Music helps college students know the importance of sleep.
60．What will happen to students if there is music during a test
A．Improve their test grades. B．Make them more worried.
C．Get their blood pumping. D．Fall asleep during the test.
61．Why does the writer write the text
A．To teach people how to enjoy music. B．To show that music is just a beautiful art.
C．To describe the scientists’ love for music. D．To show that music is important in our lives.
You may know the song Happy Birthday very well. But do you know about its writer It was written by an American girl. And she became very rich after that.
When she was a child, she was poor. Once, she was invited to her friend’s birthday party. She was happy but sad because she didn’t have enough money to buy a present for her friend.
“The party is coming soon, but now I have little money.” Tears (眼泪) ran down her face.
Later that night she was in bed, thinking about the present when the door opened and her grandma came in. “What happened ” her grandma asked. Hearing the girl’s story, she said, “Don’t worry. I think I can help you. How about singing a song together Happy birthday to...” What a beautiful song! They sang and sang. Suddenly she woke up. It was a dream! She decided to write it down at once and sing it to her friend at the party.
When she sang the song at the party the next day, her friends were very happy. “How wonderfully you sing! We haven’t heard such a beautiful song before. Thank you for giving me the special present,” her friend said. And they learnt to sing it together. Later the girl became famous in America.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
62．The underlined word “present” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．礼物 B．目前 C．存在
63．________ wrote the song Happy Birthday.
A．An English girl B．An American girl C．An American boy
64．The girl’s friends thought the song was ________.
A．interesting B．boring C．beautiful
65．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A．The girl was sad because she didn’t have enough money to buy a present for her friend.
B．The girl sang the song with her grandpa in her dream.
C．The girl became famous because of the song.
66．What is the passage mainly about
A．It’s mainly about a poor girl.
B．It’s mainly about the song Happy Birthday.
C．It’s mainly about how to sing well.
One moonlight evening, Beethoven was walking in a street when he suddenly stopped outside a little house. “What is that It is from my Sonata (奏鸣曲) in F. How well it is played!” He was attracted by the music.
After a sudden break, someone cried, “I can’t play any more. This piece of music is so difficult to play. How I wish I could hear Beethoven himself play it!”
“Ah, my sister, but we are so poor,” said a young man. “The ticket to his concert is too expensive.”
“ ▲ , my dear brother,” said the girl. “I just said that for fun.”
Hearing that, Beethoven knocked at the door and it opened. In the weak light of a candle, a young girl was playing the piano and a young man was making shoes by a table.
“Pardon me,” said Beethoven. “But I heard the music. You wish to hear…” He stopped. To his surprise, he found the girl couldn’t see anything. “Excuse me. Then you play by ear But where did you hear the music ”
“I heard a woman practice pieces in the opposite house before. Her windows were open and I stood outside to listen to her. ”
Beethoven said no more. He sat down before the piano. The moon shone bright through the window. He looked up thoughtfully to the sky and stars. He said to himself, “I will improvise (即兴创作) a piece of music.” Then his hands dropped on the keys and began to play. Listening quietly, the brother and sister lost themselves in it.
Later Beethoven ran to the place where he was staying and spent a whole night writing down the piece of music he had played at the girl’s house. He called it the Moonlight Sonata.
67．The underlined words “was attracted by” mean ________.
A．thought of B．showed an interest in C．learned from D．looked forward to
68．Which sentence can be put in ▲
A．Don’t be sad B．Of course not C．You work so hard D．I’m sorry to hear that
69．From whom did the girl learn the music
A．Her friend. B．A music teacher. C．A woman nearby. D．Her brother.
70．Beethoven went into the girl’s house to ________.
A．make the girl’s wish come true B．give her a ticket to his concert
C．enjoy the music played by the girl D．teach the girl how to play the piano well
71．Which of the following can be the best title for the story
A．An Expensive Concert. B．A Difficult Piece of Music.
C．The House in the Moonlight. D．Beethoven and His Moonlight Sonata.
Today is Saturday and there will be a concert at Grand Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Lily and Lucy arrived there early, and they were reading the notice to the audience.
Notice to the audience
·All the audience should dress neatly, and if you don’t, we won’t let you in.
·Don’t wear your slippers into the concert hall. If you do, you won’t go to the concert.
·Don’t take food or drinks into the concert hall. If you do, we will take them away.
·Don’t take photos during the concert. If you do, you’ll have to leave.
·Don’t smoke in the concert hall. If you do, we’ll ask you to leave.
·Please keep your mobile phones off during the concert.
After reading the notice, Lucy said, “Don’t forget to put your camera into your bag, Lily.” Then Lily put it in her bag and they went into the Grand Concert Hall happily.
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72．What did Lucy and Lily do on Saturday
A．They went to a concert. B．They went shopping.
C．They studied at home. D．They watched TV.
73．What can’t you wear if you go to the concert
A．A skirt. B．A shirt. C．Slippers. D．A sweater.
74．Can you eat or drink during the concert
A．Yes, I can. B．No, I can’t. C．Yes, we are. D．I don’t know.
75．What will happen if you smoke in the concert hall
A．They will ask you to leave. B．They will ask you to listen.
C．They will be happy. D．They will be angry.
76．Who took a camera in the bag
A．Lily and Lucy. B．The writer. C．Lucy. D．Lily.
Eric Whitacre is one of the most famous musicians in the world. His wonderful and special skills on music works quickly draw people’s attention all over the world. He is excited about using choral（合唱） music to make people get together from all around the world.
As a child, Eric Whitacre lived in a small town with many farms. He had a great interest in music since childhood. He didn’t know how to read music, but he often played different kinds of instruments. Years later, Eric went to the college that he dreams to study in. In the college（大学）, he met the leader of the college’s choir（合唱团）. At first, Eric didn’t want to join the choir, but finally he did because the leader would like to teach him music.
Then Eric came there and sang with the choir for the first time. It was a big surprise. The beautiful and interesting choral music shocked him and then he decided to write music pieces. At the age of 21, Eric made his first successful work and had many fans. Later he became a popular musician, and his works were very modern.
Eric Whitacre’s choir is very special because it’s virtual（虚拟的）. The Internet makes this possible. The members of the choir don’t know each other. They are in different ages, from different countries, and have different jobs. But they are joined together by their love of singing and their hope to be part of a worldwide community that makes beautiful music.
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77．Why did Eric decide to join the choir
A．Because he had some friends there.
B．Because he could get some money there.
C．Because he could play different kinds of instruments there.
D．Because he could learn music there.
78．Match the time with the right things.
①as a little boy②as a college student③at the age of 21
a. Eric made his successful work.
b. Eric was interested in music.
c. Eric joined the choir.
A．①-a; ②-b; ③-c B．①-b; ②-c; ③-a C．①-c; ②-a; ③-b D．①-c; ②-b; ③-a
79．What does the underlined word “it” refer to（指的是）
A．Singing with the choir. B．Writing music pieces.
C．Being the leader of the choir. D．Learning music from the leader.
80．What made Eric’s choir special
A．A good leader. B．Beautiful music. C．The Internet. D．The famous musician.
81．What’s the best title for the text
A．A popular musician B．The magic of music
C．The different members of the choir D．The Internet choir
Where did you go yesterday Did you hear music at any of those places There is a good chance that you did. Today most stores and restaurants play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.
Scientists believe that music affects the way people behave. According to some scientists, the sound of western classical music (Mozart and Bach) makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. With no background music(BGM), people spend even less.
Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. People actually chew their food faster when the music gets faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money this way.
Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more alert. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax.
The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might change the way you behave.
82．The underlined word “behave” means ________ in Chinese.
A．就餐 B．礼仪 C．行为
83．What kind of music makes people feel richer
A．classical music B．loud and fast music C．no music
84．Why is there BGM in some offices
A．Because people spend even less.
B．Because it can make people think and learn better.
C．Because this makes people eat faster and leave quickly.
85．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Mozart and Bach wrote classical music.
B．People in restaurants pay more money when they hear loud, fast music.
C．Some restaurants use music to make more money.
86．What’s the title of the passage
A．Music and Food B．Music and Behavior C．Music and Work
Good morning. The program today is about music. The word “music” comes from the Greek word “muse”. Who invented (发明) music Who sang the first song No one knows exactly the answers to these questions. But we know that music plays an important part in everyone’s life. Babies and young children love to hear people sing to them. When they are a little older, they like to sing the songs they have heard. When children go to school, their world of music grows. In middle schools, students begin to take music lessons. When they go to high schools, they become interested in listening to pop music.
Today’s program brings together music from different corners of the world. The songs we have chosen for you today are from American Country Music, Indian Music, African Music. Music can make people happy or it can make them sad. In this program we shall study the language of music. We shall try to find out how music expresses (表达) people’s feelings (情感).
Now, here comes the music today...
87．The speaker is probably ________.
A．a DJ B．a singer C．a dancer D．a teacher
88．Which is TRUE according to the passage
A．An American invented music. B．Music was from a Greek village.
C．Music can express people’s feelings. D．Everyone is interested in pop music.
89．We can’t hear ________ in today’s program.
A．American country music B．Chinese traditional music
C．Indian music D．African music
90．The speaker believes that ________.
A．music is very hard to understand B．only young people like music
C．old people don’t like music at all D．music plays an important part in our life
91．What is NOT the purpose (目的) of this music program
A．To give people some music to listen to. B．To study the language of music.
C．To teach people how to sing. D．To learn more about music.
68-year-old Xu Lili stands out in a group of young people. She goes square（广场）dancing every night with her friends in the center of Harbin, Heilongjiang. Their dancing has strong music and great movements, making it more like disco than the slow traditional Chinese square dancing. Xu is the organizer and the only old one in the group. Most dancers are in their 20s. “Grandma Xu may be old, but we all learn from her,” says Zhang Dongkai, 23. “She is our leader.”
Most of her friends are young people, she has danced with them for more than 10 years. She doesn’t like slow dance. Dancing is the happiest part of her day. It not only keeps her healthy, but also makes her happy. Her dancing makes her famous on the Internet, with many people speaking highly of her dancing.
Not looking after grandchildren, now more elderly Chinese are enjoying their own lives. Wang Yun, 72, goes to a dance class for the old people every week at Harbin University. It is one of the earliest universities for the elderly in China. Hundreds of old people have taken lessons there in the past thirty years. The age of Wang’s dance class is over 60. Many students were not in good shape when they first came, but dancing changed their attitude（态度）to life. They want a better life.
92．Who does Xu Lili go dancing with
A．Her daughters. B．Her classmates. C．Her friends. D．Her students.
93．What is NOT true according to the article
A．Xu Lili’s dancing doesn’t have strong music.
B．Xu Lili is the only old person in their group.
C．Xu Lili’s dancing has great movements.
D．Traditional Chinese square dancing is usually slow.
94．What do you know about Xu Lili according to the text
A．She is healthy. B．She likes dancing best.
C．She is happy. D．All of the above（上面）.
95．How often does Wang Yun go to the dance class
A．Every day. B．Every week. C．Twice a day. D．Never.
96．The writer wrote the article to tell us ________.
A．elderly Chinese should look after grandchildren
B．elderly Chinese don’t like square dancing
C．young people like elderly Chinese
D．elderly Chinese are enjoying their own lives
Breakdance is a kind of street dance coming from the US. The International Olympic Committee added (增加) the dance to the medal programs of the 2024 Paris Olympics in 2020.
Liu Qingyi is a 16-year-old girl from Huixian, Henan. She won the global (全球的) breakdance competition at the Outbreak Europe 2022 in Slovakia on August 7, 2022. More than 600 people from over 30 countries around the world joined in the competition. And she becomes the first Chinese B-girl to ever win a gold medal of the world breakdance.
When Liu was 10 years old, she saw street dance for the first time in her hometown. And she became interested in the cool dance. “My parents always support (支持) me,” Liu said. “I had many hobbies and learned many sports, but in the end breakdance is my true love.” Before breakdance, Liu also learned the guitar, wushu, and boxing. And now she finds she is more interested in breakdance.
97．Which is Liu Qingyi’s favorite hobby
A．Guitar. B．Wushu. C．Boxing. D．Breakdance.
98．How old is Liu Qingyi
A．Ten. B．Sixteen. C．Twenty-six. D．Thirty.
99．What did Liu think of breakdance when she first saw it
A．Cool. B．Boring. C．Relaxing. D．Difficult.
100．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Liu became interested in breakdance six years ago.
B．Liu Qingyi is the first breakdance winner of the world.
C．Liu’s parents disagreed with her on learning breakdance.
D．Breakdance became a medal program in the 2020 Olympics.
101．What would be the best title for the passage
A．A Chinese Breakdance Girl B．The 2024 Paris Olympics
C．The History of Breakdance D．The Outbreak Europe 2022
What do you usually use memes（梗）for Two young women have turned fun memes into dance moves. They’ve gained about 800, 000 fans with their amazing and funny performances.
Asuan, 26, and Lidawang, 29, are two graduate students of Beijing Dance Academy. They wanted to make something different from the beautiful stage performances that they learned in school.
“We came to find our own styles — funny moves, simple stories and ear-catching music. Whether the idea comes from memes, cartoons, or games, we take these parts of young people’s pop culture and remade them,” said Lidawang.
However, being funny doesn’t mean they don’t put their heart into the dance moves. Memes are popular because of their special performances, and making that funny performance with dance can be very challenging. It usually takes them one to six months to make a two-minute dance video. To improve their moves they would record their practice and then look at their moves over and over.
Asuan even made a teaching video for one of their most popular dances — “the Yellow Alien（外星人）”, based on the meme from the Spanish song Dame Tu Cosita. She worked out how to act like aliens — the relaxed shoulder, the deep squat（深蹲）move and the surprised but naive（天真的）eyes. As many fans send them “homework” videos, their meme dances are becoming new memes themselves too.
“The nature of dance is to express and communicate. What we communicate and pass on to others is happiness and amusement,” said Lidawang.
“We’re happy to call ourselves ‘comedians’ in the world of dance,” added Asuan.
102．What do we know about Asuan and Lidawang’s dance style
A．It is both traditional and funny.
B．It uses the pop culture of young people.
C．It was based on what they have learned at school.
D．It is popular among the students at Beijing Dance Academy.
103．Why are their dances challenging
A．Because the two girls are too busy to practice.
B．Because it is hard to find enough popular memes.
C．Because making a dance video needs one to six months.
D．Because it is difficult to make that funny performance with dance.
104．What can we learn from the passage
A．Lidawang even made a teaching video
B．Lidawang worked out how to act like aliens
C．Asuan believes they pass on happiness to others.
D．Lots of fans copy the performance and make their own videos.
105．The underlined word “comedians” in the last paragraph means __________.
A．funny dancers B．unhappy dancers C．good students D．excited fans
106．What is the passage mainly about
A．Memes based on funny dances B．Popular dances among young people
C．Two dancers and their special dances D．The difficulties making dance videos
My name is Laura. When I was little, I was interested in playing the drums. I also had a guitar. In the fourth grade, I started playing the violin. I practiced about four hours a week. All of these might not seem like a big deal for many children but as for me, there was something different. My hands were hurt when I was about one year old. After that, I couldn’t do anything easily.
However, music gives me strength. Once I was so upset that I didn’t even want to get out of bed. Then a song came out of the TV. I got up and started dancing. It helped me say to myself. “Cheer up! I can get through the hard time.”
Last year, I planned to join the high school band (乐队). My mother said it might be difficult for me to do that because of my hands. However. I believed I could do it. so I tried harder. And I made it!
When I’m with other members of the band. they don’t treat me differently. We practice happily every day. It’s just another way that music makes me go on.
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107．Why did Laura think she was different according to Paragraph 1
A．Because she was born in a musical family.
B．Because she could play the drums and sing.
C．Because there was something wrong with her hands.
D．Because she showed her musical interest at a very early age.
108．What does the underlined word “strength” mean in Chinese
A．才能 B．力量 C．财富 D．幸运
109．How does Laura feel when she is with other members
A．Happy. B．Surprised. C．Nervous. D．Upset.
110．What can we learn from Laura’s story
A．Never give up. B．Knowledge is power.
C．Time waits for no man. D．A good beginning is half done.
111．What is the best title for the text
A．A Great Musician B．A High School Band
C．A Girl’s Injured Hands D．A Girl’s Love for Music
Many people think of traditional arts, they think of music. And, in China one of the most famous traditional artists is Tan Dun.
Tan Dun was born in a small village near Changsha, Hunan in 1957. He spent his early childhood with his grandmother. He worked as a violin player and arranger for a Beijing Opera troupe(京剧团). At the age of nineteen, he heard Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony(贝多芬第五交响乐) for the first time and decided to be a composer(作曲家). When he was twenty, he studied music in Beijing. In the middle of 1980s, Tan Dun had a further study on music at Columbia University. Since then, he has lived in New York.
Tan Dun once said in an interview that he only studied Eastern music before the age of twenty, and after twenty he started to be educated in Western music. And by the age of thirty, he deeply understood both traditions. The educational experience gave him the power to create excellent works that connect the traditional and the modern, the East and the West.
Tan Dun has two great inspirations(灵感) for his music. The first is to join together Western and Chinese music. For example, his music for the Beijing Olympics in 2008 came from an old Chinese song and used both traditional Chinese and Western musical tools. His second is to use natural sounds in his music. For example, he created a piece called The Water Concerto in 1998. All the sounds used in the music are made with water.
With his music, Tan Dun tries to find the balance of the music between the East and the West as well as the music and nature.
112．In which year did Tan Dun make a decision to be a composer
A．In 1957. B．In 1976. C．In 1980. D．In 1998.
113．Which of the following about Tan Dun is NOT correct
A．Tan Dun tries to find the balance in his music.
B．Tan Dun didn’t start to study western music until twenty.
C．Tan Dun is one of the most famous traditional artists in China.
D．Tan Dun created the Olympic music with modern western tools.
114．What does the underlined phrase “the educational experience” in the third paragraph refer to
A．He spent his early childhood with his grandmother.
B．When he was twenty, he studied music in Beijing.
C．His further study on music at a foreign university.
D．His study background in both China and America.
115．Which are the two inspirations for Tan Dun’s music
① join together western and Chinese music ② an old Chinese song
③ use natural sound in music ④ use water sounds in music
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．②④
Do you like dancing Do you know breakdance It is a type of street dance. It first started in America in the 1970s. Some African Americans in New York started to act this kind of dance on the street. People who watched them liked it very much. As time went by, more and more people accepted it and joined in the groups of breakdance. So it quickly became very popular. It has gone all over the world in a very short time.
A report says that there are more than a million break dancers in the world now. We have to say it is really a very large number. Lots of break dancers will feel happy because of the following news. It is said that breakdance becomes an Olympic sport. It will appear at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. It is such important news for all the communities of break dancers. They will be a part of the Olympic world.
As break dancers for the Olympic Games, they need to be strong. That will influence their scores in the competition. Olympic judges will watch other things, too. They will judge the style and they will judge the dancer’s interesting and unusual skills to decide the winners.
In 2024, will you be a fan of breakdance
116．Breakdance started in ________.
A．France B．China C．Africa D．the US
117．Which is not true about breakdance
A．It’s a type of street dance. B．It is popular around the world.
C．It gets popular only in America. D．More than a million people like it.
118．What is the good news for break dancers
A．More and more people like breakdance.
B．Break dancers can dance for the Olympics.
C．There will be a breakdance meeting in Paris.
D．Breakdance will be one of the Olympic sports.
119．The underlined word “judges” means “________” in Chinese.
A．参赛者 B．舞者 C．裁判 D．观 众
120．What’s the passage mainly about
A．Breakdance. B．Olympic sport. C．Dancing competition. D．Dancers.
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1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A
6．D 7．C 8．C 9．D 10．B
11．C 12．A 13．B 14．C 15．D
16．D 17．A 18．B 19．B 20．C
21．C 22．C 23．D 24．B
25．C 26．D 27．C 28．B
29．B 30．B 31．D 32．A
33．A 34．D 35．A 36．B 37．C
38．D 39．C 40．B 41．C
42．A 43．A 44．B 45．A 46．A
47．A 48．D 49．B 50．C 51．D
52．C 53．A 54．D 55．A 56．A
57．D 58．B 59．C 60．A 61．D
62．A 63．B 64．C 65．B 66．B
67．B 68．A 69．C 70．A 71．D
72．A 73．C 74．B 75．A 76．D
77．D 78．B 79．A 80．C 81．A
82．C 83．A 84．B 85．B 86．B
87．A 88．C 89．B 90．D 91．C
92．C 93．A 94．D 95．B 96．D
97．D 98．B 99．A 100．A 101．A
102．B 103．D 104．D 105．A 106．C
107．C 108．B 109．A 110．A 111．D
112．B 113．D 114．D 115．B
116．D 117．C 118．D 119．C 120．A
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- Unit 1 What's the matter?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parks.
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 3 Could you please clean your room?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came
- Section A
- Section B
- Review of Units 1-5
- Unit 6 An old man tried to move the mountains.
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 10 I've had this bike for three years.
- Section A
- Section B