单元质量检测（五） MUSIC
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What season is it most probably now？（ ）
A.Summer. B.Winter. C.Autumn.
2.Why was the woman absent？（ ）
A.She looked after her daughter. B.She forgot the invitation. C.She wasn’t feeling well.
3.What does the man mean？（ ）
A.He has no interest in wildlife. B.He is sorry to fail the exam. C.He won’t join the group.
4.What does the man want to do？（ ）
A.Book a room. B.Pay Mr Stephen a visit. C.Invite the woman to dinner.
5.What is the man trying to do？（ ）
A.Make an apology. B.Make a decision. C.Make an invitation.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where is the accounting office？（ ）
A.On the 4th floor. B.On the 5th floor. C.On the 6th floor.
7.Where will the woman go first？（ ）
A.The Thai restaurant. B.The accounting office. C.The shipping department.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How many professors gave speeches？（ ）
A.3. B.4. C.5.
9.What did the woman think of the speeches？（ ）
A.Meaningful but difficult. B.Long and boring. C.Meaningful and interesting.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.When will Mr Green come to Tokyo？（ ）
A.At the beginning of December. B.In the middle of November. C.In the last week of October.
11.How long will the conference last？（ ）
A.A week. B.5 days. C.3 days.
12.When will Mr Green visit the factory？（ ）
A.Before the conference. B.During the conference. C.After the conference.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.How long has the man lived in Chicago？（ ）
A.For two years. B.For one year. C.For half a year.
14.Why does Mark have so many friends？（ ）
A.He is hardworking. B.He is serious. C.He is helpful.
15.What does Jessica offer to do for the man？（ ）
A.Introduce him to her friends.
B.Organise a get-together for him.
C.Call her friends to come over.
16.Where does the man like to meet people？（ ）
A.At work. B.At parties. C.Online.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When will Monica work in the library？（ ）
A.From 8：30 a.m. to 8：00 p.m.
B.From 8：45 a.m. to 5：15 p.m.
C.From 9：10 a.m. to 4：45 p.m.
18.What can Monica do in the library？（ ）
A.Have drinks. B.Read books. C.Talk to students.
19.Where should Monica go to have her own sandwiches for lunch？（ ）
A.The speaker’s office. B.The dining room. C.The common room.
20.Why doesn’t the speaker recommend cafés in the town center？（ ）
A.They are crowded. B.They are far away. C.They are expensive.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Top 100 DJs Festival
Celebrated DJs from home and abroad promise to make it a party atmosphere and ensure that everybody gets involved.
The festival combines different styles of music.Many of the DJs are winners at international competitions.
Date： August 5－6， 12 a.m.－ 9：30 p.m.
Tickets： 480 yuan for one-day pass； 980 yuan for two-day pass
Venue： Shanghai International Music Village
Address： Bldg 188， 399 Shendi Rd E.
Dive into Chaos
Tongji University has launched an exhibition with over 100 design works from this year’s graduates of the College of Design and Innovation.
The exhibition， Dive into Chaos， features videos and art installations on industry， visual communication， environment， digital media and jewelry.
Date： Through July 13， 9 a.m.－ 5：30 p.m.
Venue： College of Design and Innovation， Tongji University
Address： 281 Fuxin Rd
Anything but Ordinary
Anything but Ordinary， a creative paper art exhibition， is underway at the downtown Wheelock Square.
Danish artist HuskMitNavn will host an on-site workshop to present his 200 artworks on folded white paper.
Visitors are welcome to join his creativity workshops to learn how to use the A4 paper to create one’s own artwork.
Date： Through August 4， 10 a.m.－ 6 p.m.
Admission： Free
Venue： Lobby of Wheelock Square
Address： 1717 Nanjing Rd W.
To the Moon
The multimedia animation theater “To the Moon” had landed in Shanghai.
“All the things are actually simpler than they may look.You only need to do two things — imagine a planet of your own， and then realise it，” said Cynthia Miranda， the Spanish playwright of the play.
Date： July 8， 2：30 p.m.－ 7：30 p.m.
Tickets： 180 yuan for one， 340 yuan for two， 480 yuan for three
Venue： Shanghai Children’s Arts Theater
Address： 800 Miaojiang Rd
21.Who made the design works of Dive into Chaos？（ ）
A.Some famous artists. B.Some college teachers.
C.Some middle school students. D.Some graduates from a college.
22.Which proverb can best express the theme of To the Moon？（ ）
A.Attitude is everything. B.Working hard leads to success.
C.If you can dream it， you can do it. D.God helps those who help themselves.
23.Which of the following will a boy who likes doing handwork choose？（ ）
A.Top 100 DJs Festival. B.Dive into Chaos.
C.Anything but Ordinary. D.To the Moon.
B
In life， some people were humble secretaries， teachers， and workers.When they died， they were richer than anyone knew — and they gave millions to charity.
Kathleen Magowan， a teacher from Simsbury， Connecticut， had no idea she was rich until just before she died in 2011， at age 87.Not long before she passed away， she visited a small law firm for help managing her estate （地产）.When they asked how much she thought it was worth， Magowan guessed around $40，000.The real number： $6 million.
Magowan’s twin brother， Robert Magowan， had always managed their finances.They had lived together until he died in 2010.“She never had a demand for that kind of money，” her lawyer， Louis George， told the Hartford Courant.
Some would go shopping crazily if they became millionaires overnight.Magowan turned to charity.Her will outlined $5 million in bequests （遗赠） to 15 organizations， along with gifts to relatives and neighbours.She left close to half a million each to her alma mater （母校）， the University of St.Joseph in West Hartford， the McLean nursing home where she spent her final days， and the Simsbury public schools， where she had taught first grade for 35 years.
The Kathleen Magowan’s twin brother had managed her finances， so she was shocked to discover she had $6 million.
“All of us remember her very much as the schoolteacher who always had bright eyes，” Deene Morris， the former fund-raising director at McLean， told the Hartford Courant.“She loved engaging in conversation with all sorts of different people， and everyone loved talking to her， a schoolteacher.That’s how she lived in our hearts.”
24.How did Kathleen Magowan probably feel when she knew her estate’s worth？（ ）
A.A little doubtful. B.A little confused.
C.Very surprised. D.Very disappointed.
25.How much of Kathleen Magowan’s money went to organizations？（ ）
A.About 63%. B.About 73%.
C.About 83%. D.About 93%.
26.What can we learn about Kathleen Magowan from the last paragraph？（ ）
A.She was easy-going. B.She was determined.
C.She had a sense of humour. D.She had a strong personality.
27.What would be the best title for the passage？（ ）
A.Money Makes a Difference B.Hard Work Paid off in the End
C.From a Teacher to a Millionaire D.Giving Makes Her Life Meaningful
C
Maya Ackerman just wanted to write a song. She tried for years — song after song. In the end， she didn’t like any of the tunes she wrote. “I didn’t have the gift，” she says. “All the melodies that came into my mind were so boring that I couldn’t imagine wasting time performing them.”
Maybe， she thought， a computer could puter programs are already useful for recording songs that people come up with. Ackerman now wondered if a computer could be more — a songwriting partner.
It was a flash of inspiration. “I knew in an instant that it would be possible for a machine to give me ideas，” she says. That inspiration led to the creation of ALYSIA. This computer program can generate brand-new melodies， based on a user’s lyrics.
As a computer scientist at Santa Clara University in California， Ackerman has a lot of experience using algorithms （算法）. These are step-by-step mathematical recipes to solve problems and make predictions. Algorithms are useful in programming computers. They can also be useful for everyday tasks. Online movie and music servers use algorithms to recommend films and songs. Self-driving cars need algorithms to safely navigate roads. Some grocery stores track the freshness of produce using algorithms that are connected to cameras or sensors.
Ackerman isn’t the only one using AI for songwriting. Some programs build entire orchestral scores around small bits of melody. Others generate music for many instruments. AI is also finding its way into other arts.
And those efforts are paying off. In October 2018， an art auction in New York City became the first to sell an AI-generated work. A group of computer scientists and artists in France used AI algorithms to create the work. A portrait of an imaginary man made a splash： The painting sold for $432，500.
Ahmed Elgammal runs a computer-science lab that focuses on using AI to influence art. “AI is a creative tool that will be accepted as an art form，” he says. Eventually， he adds，“It will affect the way art is made， and what art will be.”
28.What can we learn about Maya Ackerman’s personal effort to write a song？（ ）
A.It was fruitful. B.It was surprising.
C.It proved to be a failure. D.It turned out rewarding.
29.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to？（ ）
A.Recording a song online. B.Writing a song by herself.
C.Designing a computer program. D.Using a computer to write a song.
30.What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A.The wide use of algorithms. B.The problems with algorithms.
C.How Ackerman uses algorithms. D.How algorithms solve problems.
31.Why does the author mention a portrait in Paragraph 6？（ ）
A.To prove AI will be used in art. B.To prove AI has a bright future.
C.To show people’s trying is successful. D.To show people like AI-created work.
D
You have probably heard of the Mozart effect.It’s the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart they will become more intelligent.A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task.Whatever your age， there are CDs and books to help you to make use of the power of Mozart’s music.
The phrase “the Mozart effect” was created in 1991， but it is a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real media and public interest about the idea that listening to classical music somehow improves the brain.
In 2006 a large study was conducted in Britain involving eight thousand children.They listened either to ten minutes of Mozart’s String Quintet in D Major， or to three pop songs： Blur’s Country House， Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison and PJ & Duncan’s Stepping Stone.Once again music improved the ability to predict paper shapes， but this time it wasn’t a Mozart effect， but a Blur effect.The children who listened to Mozart did well， but with pop music they did even better.
Whatever your musical choice， your mind needs to get a little more active， it needs something to get it going.In fact， it doesn’t have to be music.Anything that makes you more alert （敏捷的） should work just as well — doing a few star jumps or drinking some coffee， for example.
There is a way in which music can make a difference to your IQ， though.Unfortunately， it requires a bit more effort than putting on a CD.Learning to play a musical instrument can have a beneficial effect on your brain.Jessica Grahn， a scientist at Western University in London， Ontario says that a year of piano lessons， combined with regular practice can increase IQ by as much as three points.So listening to Mozart won’t do you or your children any harm and could be the start of a lifelong love of classical music.
32.The phrase “the Mozart effect” was first known to the public .（ ）
A.in 1991 B.in 1993
C.in 2006 D.in 2008
33.Which of the following produced the best effect in the study conducted in Britain in 2006？（ ）
A.Mozart’s String Quintet in D Major. B.Blur’s Country House.
C.Mark Morrison’s Return of the Mack. D.PJ & Duncan’s Stepping Stone.
34.What does the write intend to tell us by giving the example of the 2006 study？（ ）
A.The popular music improves our performance.
B.The classical music improves our performance.
C.Whatever we are fond of improves our performance.
D.Whatever makes us active improves our performance.
35.What does the write think of listening to Mozart’s music？（ ）
A.Its effect isn’t that magic. B.It does harm to small children.
C.It doesn’t make any difference. D.It greatly improves our brainpower.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Almost every one of us may go through some very difficult moments in our daily lives. Whatever the causes may be， the resulting stress and anxiety can be very hard to deal with.36.（ ）
According to many researchers， anxiety is something that many people have these days. However， scientists say that listening to music is a great therapeutic （治疗性的） tool against it.37.（ ）Besides， it can also improve communication skills.
We have known that music can help calm your uneasiness and stress， so one of the best ways to make sure you take advantage of it is by taking the music with you.38.（ ） The reason this tip works so well is that you can listen to your favourite songs all day long.
39.（ ） Don’t just listen to a song.You should analyze it and sing the words， too.This is even more important if you listen to positive songs.After you find a song with words of encouragement， think about applying that to your life.
However， listening to the wrong kind of music can sometimes have negative effects on us. Whenever you are feeling anxious or down， try to avoid listening to negative music. Instead， focus on the music that you will enjoy and that makes you happy.40.（ ） So they are not what you need when you feel anxious or down.
A.Share your favourite songs with your friends.
B.It may be hard for you to choose proper music.
C.Some songs will give you an unfavourable outlook on life.
D.But luckily， you can use music to calm those bad feelings.
E.That means finding a tool that you can carry and use anywhere you go.
F.Besides listening to music for relaxation， you should make good use of it.
G.Listening to music works by creating mood changes from negative to positive.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
One day three women came to a classroom filled with children between the ages of 5 and 7.One woman told them，“This afternoon we will draw pictures of people concentrating on different 41 .And the first we will draw is a firefighter.”
All the children happily settled down to draw.“Mine is firefighter Gary. He has trained in first aid and is 42 ，” said one student. “Next we will draw a doctor，” said the second woman. Again a happy and busy 43 started. “Who is this doctor？” the woman asked one child. “This is Bob. He is excellent，” the child replied 44 .“Finally， we will draw a pilot，” said the third woman.
As the afternoon nearly ended， the women said， “Now we would 45 these people for real.” Then the three women went out and came back as a firefighter， a doctor， and a pilot. The children looked at them with 46 expressions on their faces. They still didn’t 47 it and said，“You are not real. You are all 48 .” Actually， the three women did these jobs. At last， they 49 all the pictures. 55 pictures were about men in these 50 while only 5 were women！ It seems that such stereotyped （刻板的） ideas are 51 among children！
Therefore， we should 52 these stereotypes.To begin with， 53 is necessary. Parents and educators should teach kids to change their old ideas. Children should 54 that today more and more women are engaging in jobs that were once thought to 55 men.
41.A.careers B.subjects C.societies D.theories
42.A.outgoing B.professional C.calm D.anxious
43.A.lesson B.test C.speech D.activity
44.A.correctly B.curiously C.admiringly D.sadly
45.A.meet B.support C.satisfy D.encourage
46.A.usual B.puzzled C.honest D.worried
47.A.mind B.question C.believe D.explain
48.A.watched over B.found out C.cared about D.dressed up
49.A.counted B.created C.completed D.copied
50.A.facts B.roles C.goals D.conditions
51.A.meaningful B.formal C.common D.proper
52.A.compare B.remove C.develop D.prove
53.A.experience B.confidence C.personality D.education
54.A.promise B.doubt C.recognise D.guess
55.A.give up B.see through C.search for D.belong to
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
England is the 56. （big） of the four countries in the United Kingdom. Together with Scotland and Wales， these three countries are the island of Great Britain.
The official language of England is English， which 57. （speak） today by millions of people all over the world. Many students go to England from other countries 58. （study） the language and learn about the culture.59. everyone speaks English， there are many different accents around the country. French 60. （be） the official language in England between 1066 and 1362， 61. is why there are many French words and expressions in English such as “bon voyage” for “have a good trip” or “bouquet” for “a bunch of flowers”.
English people love music. 62. the summer you can go to music festivals all over the country like those at Glastonbury， Leeds or Reading. Glastonbury is 63. five-day festival of music， dance， comedy， theatre and circus and around 175，000 people go. Many people stay at the festivals for a few 64. （day） and camp in tents. People listen to all types of music， 65. （especial） pop and rock. England has produced many international groups and singers like the Beatles， Amy Winehouse， Coldplay， Ed Sheeran and Adele.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校将举办英语作文比赛。请你以The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.学习乐器的好处；2.动员大家学习一门乐器。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Anna was a 10-year-old girl from a small village.She was a lovely girl and was always curious to know things around her.Her parents were not rich but they were kind and hard-working.They always encouraged Anna to read and helped her to learn.They also taught her to see， to hear and to feel things around her.Anna learned so many good lessons from the books and her parents.She loved her parents very much.She felt she was the richest girl in the world.Everyone who was unhappy would become happy the moment they heard her sweet laughter.
Anna attended primary school at her village till 4th grade.For the 5th grade onwards， she got admission （入学许可） to a school at a big city nearby.She got very happy to know that she was accepted into a very famous school in a big city.
It was the first day of her school and she was waiting for her school bus.Once the bus came， she got onto it quickly.She was very excited about seeing so many strange faces on the bus.
Once the bus reached her school， all students started going to their own classes.Anna also made it to her classroom after politely asking someone for direction.Upon seeing her old clothes and knowing she was from a small village， other students started making fun of her.The teacher soon arrived and she asked everyone to keep quiet.She introduced Anna to the class and told them that she would be studying with them.
Then the teacher told the students to be ready for the surprise test！She told everyone to write down the Seven Wonders of the World she taught them last week.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Everyone started writing the answer quickly while Anna started to write very slowly.
When she picked up Anna’s answer paper at last and started reading， the teacher was totally shocked.
单元质量检测（五） MUSIC
第一部分
1－5 BACBC 6－10 CBBCA
11－15 CAACB 16－20 CBACB
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Have you finished your homework， Jane？
W：Not yet. The temperature is so low that my hands are freezing.
（Text 2）
M：I thought that you would go to Jim’s wedding yesterday.
W：I was planning to， but my daughter Lucy wasn’t feeling well， so I stayed at home.
（Text 3）
W：Well， I’m calling about the Wildlife Protection Group I belong to. We’re looking for more people to join， especially men. And I thought you might be interested.
M：Oh. You know how much I love wildlife， but this is my last year in the middle school. I’m quite busy with my lessons.
（Text 4）
M：Is Mr Stephen in his room， please？ He has called to see me after the dinner.
W：If he is in， his key will be here. Yes， sir. Room 202. He is in his room.Would you like to ring up first， sir？
（Text 5）
M：Why don’t you and Ervin join us for dinner tonight？ The five of us haven’t gone out together for a long time.
W：Ervin says it’s always too noisy to enjoy the meal at nightclubs.
M：Shall we go somewhere quiet？
（Text 6）
M：Could you take this down to the accounting office for me， please？
W：Sure， Mr Stone. I was just on my way down to the shipping department which is on the 5th floor， anyway. The accounting office is just one floor above it， so it’s right on the way.
M：Great. Maybe when you get back， I could take you to the Thai restaurant you’re always telling me about.
（Text 7）
W：What did you think of the speech by Professor Green yesterday afternoon？
M：I thought it was long and boring. I left the lecture hall before the speech ended.
W：Where did you go then？
M：I went to the library and borrowed some books and then read some magazines in the reading room. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon？
W：Yes. Another three professors gave speeches besides Mr Green.
M：How about their speeches？
W：I thought all the speeches were interesting and meaningful. I think I learned a lot from them. I really think you shouldn’t have left the lecture hall before the speeches ended.
（Text 8）
M：Hello. Could I speak to Mr Smith’s secretary， please？
W：Yes. It’s Mr Smith’s secretary speaking.
M：Oh， hello， this is Mr Green’s Service in London.
W：What can I do for you？
M：Well， my boss Mr Green is coming out to Tokyo in the first week of December and I want to check whether you know he is coming.
W：I did already know about it. He’s coming for the conference.
M：That’s right， and he would really like to take up Mr Smith’s offer to visit the factory.
W：When would it suit Mr Green？ The conference will be running from Tuesday to Thursday.
M：Er， well， either Monday or Friday would be good. Which day do you think would be better for Mr Smith？
W：Er， as far as he’s concerned， Monday will be fine.
M：Oh， that’s great.
（Text 9）
W：Mark is so popular. Everywhere I go， people know him. He must be a native of Chicago.
M：No， he’s been here for only one year. I’ve been in town twice as long as he has， and it seems I only have a handful of friends.
W：That’s amazing. Why is he so popular？
M：Well， it’s probably his personality. He’s funny， of course， but I think people like him because he is always willing to spend time with them and help others.
W：That would explain it. What about you？ Why are you having trouble keeping up with Mark？
M：I don’t know， but it’s probably because I’m the opposite of Mark. I’m always serious. My work is busy， too， so I don’t have a chance to meet many people.
W：Do you want me to throw a party to introduce you to some of my friends， John？
M：Jessica， I want to meet them， but I’m a little shy. Do you think I really need as many friends as Mark？
W：Maybe not， but don’t you wish you could spend more time with other people？
M：Sometimes. But I can always go online and chat with someone， so I don’t think I need to be so popular.
（Text 10）
M：Well， Monica， I’m sure you’ll enjoy working here. I’m the librarian. We’re open from half past eight in the morning until eight in the evening but you’re not expected to be here all that time. You start working at a quarter to nine and finish at a quarter past five， OK？ Now， students aren’t allowed to bring large bags into the library. But staff can bring their bags in and leave them in the office. You have an hour for lunch. But I don’t like staff eating in the library. Of course you can have a cup of coffee there while you’re working. If you bring sandwiches for lunch， there’s a common room downstairs where you can eat them.If you want to buy lunch， I’d recommend the dining room upstairs. There are cafés in the town center but it’s a bit of rush to get there and back in an hour though they’re cheap. OK. Any questions？
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在上海举行的四项活动。
21.D 细节理解题。根据第二则广告可知，这些作品的作者是这所大学设计和创新学院的毕业生。
22.C 推理判断题。根据第四则广告可知，To the Moon这部多媒体动画片的主题是梦想及其实现。
23.C 细节理解题。根据第三则广告可知，如果参加Anything but Ordinary这项展览，会有机会学习用A4纸制作艺术品。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Kathleen Magowan是一名普通的教师，临去世前她发现自己是百万富翁，然后将所有财产都捐献了出去。
24.C 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，Kathleen Magowan临死前去处理自己的地产，原以为价值4万美元的地产竟然值600万美元。根据常识可知，她肯定是非常吃惊的。
25.C 细节理解题。根据第四段可知，Kathleen Magowan将500万美元捐献给了各种慈善机构。这占她财产总数（600万美元）大约83%。
26.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Kathleen Magowan喜欢跟各种人交谈，人们也都很喜欢她。
27.D 标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了Kathleen Magowan去世后将自己财产全部捐献给社会的故事，所体现的主题是爱心奉献。因此D项为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，计算机已经被用来创造艺术作品。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，Maya Ackerman自己尝试创作了一些曲子，结果都很不成功。
29.D 代词指代题。根据第三段可知，这里的It一词指代上文提到的Maya Ackerman想借助电脑来创作曲子。
30.A 段落大意题。根据第四段可知，本段主要介绍了算法在计算机领域的广泛使用，包括日常任务、电影音乐、无人驾驶以及零售商店等。
31.C 推理判断题。根据第五、六段可知，人工智能技术已经被越来越多地应用于艺术创作领域，作者在本段提到肖像画被高价拍卖一事，正是为了说明人们在这一领域的尝试是很成功的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。“莫扎特效应”告诉我们，聆听莫扎特创作的古典音乐会让孩子变得更聪明。事实真的如此吗？
32.B 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，“莫扎特效应”一词在1991年被创造，两年后开始引起公众的广泛注意。
33.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的this time it wasn’t a Mozart effect， but a Blur effect可知，Blur的音乐产生的效果最好。
34.D 细节理解题。第三段介绍了2006年在英国所做的一项研究，第四段是作者针对该研究所做的总结，其结论是：Anything that makes you more alert （敏捷的） should work just as well。
35.A 推理判断题。作者在第三段引用2006年的一项研究证明：在提升智力和表现方面，听莫扎特的音乐并不比听流行音乐效果更好；作者在最后一段又指出，听莫扎特的音乐对于培养对古典音乐的兴趣当然是有用的。由此可知，作者认为“莫扎特效应”并没有人们想象得那么神奇。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听音乐可以帮助缓解焦虑以及应该听哪种音乐。
36.D 上文提到由于一些困难时刻而导致的压力和焦虑很难处理，此处进行转折，说明“幸运的是，你可以用音乐来平息那些不好的情绪”。
37.G 上文提到听音乐是一个对抗焦虑的很棒的治疗手段，此句解释它是通过创造从消极到积极的情绪变化来起作用的。
38.E E项中的That指代上文提到的taking the music with you。
39.F 上文提到要通过听音乐放松自己，此段主要说明不仅要听，还要会运用歌曲中包含的内容。
40.C 有些歌曲会传达出一种不好的人生观，所以当你感到焦虑或沮丧时不要听这些歌。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过孩子们对三种职业的绘画反映出一些刻板的观点在儿童的幼年时期就已经很常见，我们应该通过教育改变这一状况。
41.A 根据下文的firefighter、doctor和pilot可知，孩子们要画从事不同职业的人。
42.B 根据上文的He has trained in first aid可知，这位消防员是专业的。
43.D 根据语境可知，孩子们再次开始这项快乐而忙碌的画画活动。
44.C 根据上文的He is excellent，再结合画中Bob的职业是医生可知，那个孩子钦佩地回答道。
45.A 根据下文的went out and came back as a firefighter， a doctor， and a pilot可知，此处指我们现在会见一下这些人。
46.B 根据下文语境可知，孩子们觉得她们不是真的，所以带着困惑的表情看着她们。
47.C 根据下文的You are not real.可知，孩子们还是不相信这一切。
48.D 根据语境可知，孩子们认为她们是被装扮过的。
49.A 根据下文语境可知，最后她们数了数孩子们画的画。
50.B 根据上文语境可知，此处是指很多画描绘的都是男性承担这些角色。
51.C 根据孩子们画画的结果可知，这类刻板的想法在孩子们中很普遍。
52.B 根据语境可知，我们应该采取措施消除这些刻板的想法。
53.D 根据下文的Parents and educators should teach kids ...可知，首先教育是重要的。
54.C 根据下文语境可知，孩子们应该意识到当今社会的一些变化。
55.D 根据语境可知，如今越来越多的女性从事在过去被认为是属于男性的工作。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了在英国人们所讲的语言以及他们喜欢的音乐。
56.biggest 考查形容词的最高级。下文的of the four countries暗示这里应用形容词的最高级形式。
57.is spoken 考查动词的时态和语态。由于英语是“被人们说”，因此用一般现在时的被动语态。
58.to study 考查非谓语动词。本句前面已经主谓宾齐全，这里应用动词不定式作目的状语。
59.Although/Though/While 考查状语从句。本空后面两个分句之间存在转折关系，因此这里填入连词Although/Though/While引导一个让步状语从句。
60.was 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本句时间状语为between 1066 and 1362，应用一般过去时；且主语French是第三人称单数，故填was。
61.which 考查定语从句。此处是一个非限制性定语从句，应用关系代词which指代前面整个句子。
62.In 考查介词。季节前面应用介词in。
63.a 考查冠词。这里应用一个不定冠词来修饰后面的名词festival，且five-day的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
64.days 考查名词复数。本空前面的a few暗示这里应用名词的复数形式。
65.especially 考查副词。此处应用一个副词来修饰整个句子，故填especially。
第四部分
第一节
The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument
Learning a musical instrument can benefit us in many ways.
One obvious benefit is that it can help us to develop our intelligence.Studies show that students who engage in music-related activities score significantly higher in school subjects.What’s more， mastering a musical skill can help you stand out from the crowd whenever an opportunity arises.Most importantly， playing a musical instrument can offer you relaxation and enrich your life.As the saying goes，“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
To sum up， learning a musical instrument means you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.So why not choose a musical instrument as your hobby？
第二节
Everyone started writing the answer quickly while Anna started to write very slowly.After everyone except Anna turned in their answer papers， the teacher came and asked her，“What happened， dear？Don’t worry.Just write what you know as other students learned about it a couple of days ago.”Anna replied，“I was thinking that there are so many things that I can pick to write！” The teacher waited patiently for Anna to finish the test.Then she started reading everyone’s answers and most of them gave correct answers.The teacher was happy.
When she picked up Anna’s answer paper at last and started reading， the teacher was totally shocked. The Seven Wonders are — To be able to See， To be able to Hear， To be able to Feel， To Laugh， To Think， To be Kind and To Love！ The teacher read it to the students and the whole class was speechless.It was until then that they realised it was wrong to laugh at Anna for her old clothes.And this young girl from a small village let them realise the precious things that they took for granted every day.
9 / 9(共90张PPT)
单元质量检测（五） MUSIC
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话
后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话
仅读一遍。
1. What season is it most probably now？（ ）
A. Summer.
B. Winter.
C. Autumn.
2. Why was the woman absent？（ ）
A. She looked after her daughter.
B. She forgot the invitation.
C. She wasn’t feeling well.
3. What does the man mean？（ ）
A. He has no interest in wildlife.
B. He is sorry to fail the exam.
C. He won’t join the group.
4. What does the man want to do？（ ）
A. Book a room.
B. Pay Mr Stephen a visit.
C. Invite the woman to dinner.
5. What is the man trying to do？（ ）
A. Make an apology.
B. Make a decision.
C. Make an invitation.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听
完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where is the accounting office？（ ）
A. On the 4th floor.
B. On the 5th floor.
C. On the 6th floor.
7. Where will the woman go first？（ ）
A. The Thai restaurant.
B. The accounting office.
C. The shipping department.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How many professors gave speeches？（ ）
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.
9. What did the woman think of the speeches？（ ）
A. Meaningful but difficult.
B. Long and boring.
C. Meaningful and interesting.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will Mr Green come to Tokyo？（ ）
A. At the beginning of December.
B. In the middle of November.
C. In the last week of October.
11. How long will the conference last？（ ）
A. A week.
B. 5 days.
C. 3 days.
12. When will Mr Green visit the factory？（ ）
A. Before the conference.
B. During the conference.
C. After the conference.
13. How long has the man lived in Chicago？（ ）
A. For two years.
B. For one year.
C. For half a year.
14. Why does Mark have so many friends？（ ）
A. He is hardworking.
B. He is serious.
C. He is helpful.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
15. What does Jessica offer to do for the man？（ ）
A. Introduce him to her friends.
B. Organise a get-together for him.
C. Call her friends to come over.
16. Where does the man like to meet people？（ ）
A. At work.
B. At parties.
C. Online.
17. When will Monica work in the library？（ ）
A. From 8：30 a.m. to 8：00 p.m.
B. From 8：45 a.m. to 5：15 p.m.
C. From 9：10 a.m. to 4：45 p.m.
18. What can Monica do in the library？（ ）
A. Have drinks.
B. Read books.
C. Talk to students.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
19. Where should Monica go to have her own sandwiches for lunch？
（ ）
A. The speaker’s office.
B. The dining room.
C. The common room.
20. Why doesn’t the speaker recommend cafés in the town center？
（ ）
A. They are crowded.
B. They are far away.
C. They are expensive.
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Have you finished your homework， Jane？
W：Not yet. The temperature is so low that my hands are freezing.
（Text 2）
M：I thought that you would go to Jim’s wedding yesterday.
W：I was planning to， but my daughter Lucy wasn’t feeling well， so I
stayed at home.
（Text 3）
W：Well， I’m calling about the Wildlife Protection Group I belong to.
We’re looking for more people to join， especially men. And I thought
you might be interested.
M：Oh. You know how much I love wildlife， but this is my last year in
the middle school. I’m quite busy with my lessons.
（Text 4）
M：Is Mr Stephen in his room， please？ He has called to see me after
the dinner.
W：If he is in， his key will be here. Yes， sir. Room 202. He is in his
room.Would you like to ring up first， sir？
（Text 5）
M：Why don’t you and Ervin join us for dinner tonight？ The five of us
haven’t gone out together for a long time.
W：Ervin says it’s always too noisy to enjoy the meal at nightclubs.
M：Shall we go somewhere quiet？
（Text 6）
M：Could you take this down to the accounting office for me， please？
W：Sure， Mr Stone. I was just on my way down to the shipping
department which is on the 5th floor， anyway. The accounting office is
just one floor above it， so it’s right on the way.
M：Great. Maybe when you get back， I could take you to the Thai
restaurant you’re always telling me about.
（Text 7）
W：What did you think of the speech by Professor Green yesterday
afternoon？
M：I thought it was long and boring. I left the lecture hall before the
speech ended.
W：Where did you go then？
M：I went to the library and borrowed some books and then read some
magazines in the reading room. Did you stay in the lecture hall all
afternoon？
W：Yes. Another three professors gave speeches besides Mr Green.
M：How about their speeches？
W：I thought all the speeches were interesting and meaningful. I think I
learned a lot from them. I really think you shouldn’t have left the lecture
hall before the speeches ended.
（Text 8）
M：Hello. Could I speak to Mr Smith’s secretary， please？
W：Yes. It’s Mr Smith’s secretary speaking.
M：Oh， hello， this is Mr Green’s Service in London.
W：What can I do for you？
M：Well， my boss Mr Green is coming out to Tokyo in the first week of
December and I want to check whether you know he is coming.
W：I did already know about it. He’s coming for the conference.
M：That’s right， and he would really like to take up Mr Smith’s offer
to visit the factory.
W：When would it suit Mr Green？ The conference will be running from
Tuesday to Thursday.
M：Er， well， either Monday or Friday would be good. Which day do
you think would be better for Mr Smith？
W：Er， as far as he’s concerned， Monday will be fine.
M：Oh， that’s great.
（Text 9）
W：Mark is so popular. Everywhere I go， people know him. He must
be a native of Chicago.
M：No， he’s been here for only one year. I’ve been in town twice as
long as he has， and it seems I only have a handful of friends.
W：That’s amazing. Why is he so popular？
M：Well， it’s probably his personality. He’s funny， of course， but
I think people like him because he is always willing to spend time with
them and help others.
W：That would explain it. What about you？ Why are you having trouble
keeping up with Mark？
M：I don’t know， but it’s probably because I’m the opposite of
Mark. I’m always serious. My work is busy， too， so I don’t have a
chance to meet many people.
W：Do you want me to throw a party to introduce you to some of my
friends， John？
M：Jessica， I want to meet them， but I’m a little shy. Do you think I
really need as many friends as Mark？
W：Maybe not， but don’t you wish you could spend more time with
other people？
M：Sometimes. But I can always go online and chat with someone， so I
don’t think I need to be so popular.
（Text 10）
M：Well， Monica， I’m sure you’ll enjoy working here. I’m the
librarian. We’re open from half past eight in the morning until eight in
the evening but you’re not expected to be here all that time. You start
working at a quarter to nine and finish at a quarter past five， OK？
Now， students aren’t allowed to bring large bags into the library. But
staff can bring their bags in and leave them in the office. You have an hour
for lunch. But I don’t like staff eating in the library. Of course you can
have a cup of coffee there while you’re working. If you bring sandwiches for lunch， there’s a common room downstairs where you can eat them.If you want to buy lunch， I’d recommend the dining room upstairs. There are cafés in the town center but it’s a bit of rush to get there and back in an hour though they’re cheap. OK. Any questions？
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
A
Top 100 DJs Festival
Celebrated DJs from home and abroad promise to make it a party
atmosphere and ensure that everybody gets involved.
The festival combines different styles of music.Many of the DJs are
winners at international competitions.
Date： August 5－6， 12 a.m.－ 9：30 p.m.
Tickets： 480 yuan for one-day pass； 980 yuan for two-day pass
Venue： Shanghai International Music Village
Address： Bldg 188， 399 Shendi Rd E.
Dive into Chaos
Tongji University has launched an exhibition with over 100 design
works from this year’s graduates of the College of Design and
Innovation.
The exhibition， Dive into Chaos， features videos and art
installations on industry， visual communication， environment， digital
media and jewelry.
Date： Through July 13， 9 a.m.－ 5：30 p.m.
Venue： College of Design and Innovation， Tongji University
Address： 281 Fuxin Rd
Anything but Ordinary
Anything but Ordinary， a creative paper art exhibition， is
underway at the downtown Wheelock Square.
Danish artist HuskMitNavn will host an on-site workshop to present
his 200 artworks on folded white paper.
Visitors are welcome to join his creativity workshops to learn how to
use the A4 paper to create one’s own artwork.
Date： Through August 4， 10 a.m.－ 6 p.m.
Admission： Free
Venue： Lobby of Wheelock Square
Address： 1717 Nanjing Rd W.
To the Moon
The multimedia animation theater “To the Moon” had landed in
Shanghai.
“All the things are actually simpler than they may look.You only
need to do two things — imagine a planet of your own， and then realise
it，” said Cynthia Miranda， the Spanish playwright of the play.
Date： July 8， 2：30 p.m.－ 7：30 p.m.
Tickets： 180 yuan for one， 340 yuan for two， 480 yuan for three
Venue： Shanghai Children’s Arts Theater
Address： 800 Miaojiang Rd
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在上海举行的四项
活动。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在上海举行的四项
活动。
21. Who made the design works of Dive into Chaos？（ ）
A. Some famous artists.
B. Some college teachers.
C. Some middle school students.
D. Some graduates from a college.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二则广告可知，这些作品的作者
是这所大学设计和创新学院的毕业生。
22. Which proverb can best express the theme of To the Moon？（ ）
A. Attitude is everything.
B. Working hard leads to success.
C. If you can dream it， you can do it.
D. God helps those who help themselves.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四则广告可知，To the Moon这部
多媒体动画片的主题是梦想及其实现。
23. Which of the following will a boy who likes doing handwork choose？
（ ）
A. Top 100 DJs Festival.
B. Dive into Chaos.
C. Anything but Ordinary.
D. To the Moon.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三则广告可知，如果参加Anything
but Ordinary这项展览，会有机会学习用A4纸制作艺术品。
B
In life， some people were humble secretaries， teachers， and
workers.When they died， they were richer than anyone knew — and they
gave millions to charity.
Kathleen Magowan， a teacher from Simsbury， Connecticut， had
no idea she was rich until just before she died in 2011， at age 87.Not
long before she passed away， she visited a small law firm for help
managing her estate （地产）.When they asked how much she thought it
was worth， Magowan guessed around $40，000.The real number： $6
million.
Magowan’s twin brother， Robert Magowan， had always
managed their finances.They had lived together until he died in
2010.“She never had a demand for that kind of money，” her lawyer，
Louis George， told the Hartford Courant.
Some would go shopping crazily if they became millionaires
overnight.Magowan turned to charity.Her will outlined $5 million in
bequests （遗赠） to 15 organizations， along with gifts to relatives and
neighbours.She left close to half a million each to her alma mater （母
校）， the University of St.Joseph in West Hartford， the McLean
nursing home where she spent her final days， and the Simsbury public
schools， where she had taught first grade for 35 years.
The Kathleen Magowan’s twin brother had managed her finances，
so she was shocked to discover she had $6 million.
“All of us remember her very much as the schoolteacher who always
had bright eyes，” Deene Morris， the former fund-raising director at
McLean， told the Hartford Courant.“She loved engaging in
conversation with all sorts of different people， and everyone loved
talking to her， a schoolteacher.That’s how she lived in our hearts.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Kathleen Magowan是一名普通的教
师，临去世前她发现自己是百万富翁，然后将所有财产都捐献了出
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Kathleen Magowan是一名普通的教
师，临去世前她发现自己是百万富翁，然后将所有财产都捐献了出
去。
24. How did Kathleen Magowan probably feel when she knew her
estate’s worth？（ ）
A. A little doubtful. B. A little confused.
C. Very surprised. D. Very disappointed.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，Kathleen Magowan临死
前去处理自己的地产，原以为价值4万美元的地产竟然值600万美
元。根据常识可知，她肯定是非常吃惊的。
25. How much of Kathleen Magowan’s money went to organizations？
（ ）
A. About 63%. B. About 73%.
C. About 83%. D. About 93%.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段可知，Kathleen Magowan将
500万美元捐献给了各种慈善机构。这占她财产总数（600万美
元）大约83%。
26. What can we learn about Kathleen Magowan from the last
paragraph？（ ）
A. She was easy-going.
B. She was determined.
C. She had a sense of humour.
D. She had a strong personality.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Kathleen Magowan
喜欢跟各种人交谈，人们也都很喜欢她。
27. What would be the best title for the passage？（ ）
A. Money Makes a Difference
B. Hard Work Paid off in the End
C. From a Teacher to a Millionaire
D. Giving Makes Her Life Meaningful
解析： 标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了Kathleen Magowan去世
后将自己财产全部捐献给社会的故事，所体现的主题是爱心奉
献。因此D项为文章最佳标题。
C
Maya Ackerman just wanted to write a song. She tried for years —
song after song. In the end， she didn’t like any of the tunes she wrote.
“I didn’t have the gift，” she says. “All the melodies that came into
my mind were so boring that I couldn’t imagine wasting time performing
them.”
Maybe， she thought， a computer could puter programs
are already useful for recording songs that people come up with.
Ackerman now wondered if a computer could be more — a songwriting
partner.
It was a flash of inspiration. “I knew in an instant that it would be
possible for a machine to give me ideas，” she says. That inspiration led
to the creation of ALYSIA. This computer program can generate brand-
new melodies， based on a user’s lyrics.
As a computer scientist at Santa Clara University in California，
Ackerman has a lot of experience using algorithms （算法）. These are
step-by-step mathematical recipes to solve problems and make
predictions. Algorithms are useful in programming computers. They can
also be useful for everyday tasks. Online movie and music servers use
algorithms to recommend films and songs. Self-driving cars need
algorithms to safely navigate roads. Some grocery stores track the
freshness of produce using algorithms that are connected to cameras or
sensors.
Ackerman isn’t the only one using AI for songwriting. Some
programs build entire orchestral scores around small bits of melody.
Others generate music for many instruments. AI is also finding its way
into other arts.
And those efforts are paying off. In October 2018， an art auction in
New York City became the first to sell an AI-generated work. A group of
computer scientists and artists in France used AI algorithms to create the
work. A portrait of an imaginary man made a splash： The painting sold
for $432，500.
Ahmed Elgammal runs a computer-science lab that focuses on using
AI to influence art. “AI is a creative tool that will be accepted as an art
form，” he says. Eventually， he adds，“It will affect the way art is
made， and what art will be.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，计
算机已经被用来创造艺术作品。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，计
算机已经被用来创造艺术作品。
28. What can we learn about Maya Ackerman’s personal effort to write a
song？（ ）
A. It was fruitful.
B. It was surprising.
C. It proved to be a failure.
D. It turned out rewarding.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，Maya Ackerman自己尝
试创作了一些曲子，结果都很不成功。
29. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to？
（ ）
A. Recording a song online.
B. Writing a song by herself.
C. Designing a computer program.
D. Using a computer to write a song.
解析： 代词指代题。根据第三段可知，这里的It一词指代上文
提到的Maya Ackerman想借助电脑来创作曲子。
30. What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A. The wide use of algorithms.
B. The problems with algorithms.
C. How Ackerman uses algorithms.
D. How algorithms solve problems.
解析： 段落大意题。根据第四段可知，本段主要介绍了算法
在计算机领域的广泛使用，包括日常任务、电影音乐、无人驾驶
以及零售商店等。
31. Why does the author mention a portrait in Paragraph 6？（ ）
A. To prove AI will be used in art.
B. To prove AI has a bright future.
C. To show people’s trying is successful.
D. To show people like AI-created work.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第五、六段可知，人工智能技术
已经被越来越多地应用于艺术创作领域，作者在本段提到肖像
画被高价拍卖一事，正是为了说明人们在这一领域的尝试是很
成功的。
D
You have probably heard of the Mozart effect.It’s the idea that if
children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart they will
become more intelligent.A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products
to assist you in the task.Whatever your age， there are CDs and books to
help you to make use of the power of Mozart’s music.
The phrase “the Mozart effect” was created in 1991， but it is a
study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real
media and public interest about the idea that listening to classical music
somehow improves the brain.
In 2006 a large study was conducted in Britain involving eight
thousand children.They listened either to ten minutes of Mozart’s String
Quintet in D Major， or to three pop songs： Blur’s Country House，
Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison and PJ & Duncan’s Stepping
Stone.Once again music improved the ability to predict paper shapes， but
this time it wasn’t a Mozart effect， but a Blur effect.The children who
listened to Mozart did well， but with pop music they did even better.
Whatever your musical choice， your mind needs to get a little more
active， it needs something to get it going.In fact， it doesn’t have to be
music.Anything that makes you more alert （敏捷的） should work just
as well — doing a few star jumps or drinking some coffee， for example.
There is a way in which music can make a difference to your IQ，
though.Unfortunately， it requires a bit more effort than putting on a CD.
Learning to play a musical instrument can have a beneficial effect on your
brain.Jessica Grahn， a scientist at Western University in London，
Ontario says that a year of piano lessons， combined with regular practice
can increase IQ by as much as three points.So listening to Mozart won’t
do you or your children any harm and could be the start of a lifelong love
of classical music.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。“莫扎特效应”告诉我们，聆听莫
扎特创作的古典音乐会让孩子变得更聪明。事实真的如此吗？
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。“莫扎特效应”告诉我们，聆听莫
扎特创作的古典音乐会让孩子变得更聪明。事实真的如此吗？
32. The phrase “the Mozart effect” was first known to the
public .（ ）
A. in 1991 B. in 1993
C. in 2006 D. in 2008
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，“莫扎特效应”一词
在1991年被创造，两年后开始引起公众的广泛注意。
33. Which of the following produced the best effect in the study conducted
in Britain in 2006？（ ）
A. Mozart’s String Quintet in D Major.
B. Blur’s Country House.
C. Mark Morrison’s Return of the Mack.
D. PJ & Duncan’s Stepping Stone.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的this time it wasn’t a
Mozart effect， but a Blur effect可知，Blur的音乐产生的效果
最好。
34. What does the write intend to tell us by giving the example of the 2006
study？（ ）
A. The popular music improves our performance.
B. The classical music improves our performance.
C. Whatever we are fond of improves our performance.
D. Whatever makes us active improves our performance.
解析： 细节理解题。第三段介绍了2006年在英国所做的一项
研究，第四段是作者针对该研究所做的总结，其结论是：
Anything that makes you more alert （敏捷的） should work just as
well。
35. What does the write think of listening to Mozart’s music？（ ）
A. Its effect isn’t that magic.
B. It does harm to small children.
C. It doesn’t make any difference.
D. It greatly improves our brainpower.
解析： 推理判断题。作者在第三段引用2006年的一项研究证
明：在提升智力和表现方面，听莫扎特的音乐并不比听流行音乐
效果更好；作者在最后一段又指出，听莫扎特的音乐对于培养对
古典音乐的兴趣当然是有用的。由此可知，作者认为“莫扎特效
应”并没有人们想象得那么神奇。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Almost every one of us may go through some very difficult moments
in our daily lives. Whatever the causes may be， the resulting stress and
anxiety can be very hard to deal with.36.（ ）
According to many researchers， anxiety is something that many
people have these days. However， scientists say that listening to music is
a great therapeutic （治疗性的） tool against it.37.（ ） Besides，
it can also improve communication skills.
We have known that music can help calm your uneasiness and
stress， so one of the best ways to make sure you take advantage of it is by
taking the music with you.38.（ ） The reason this tip works so well
is that you can listen to your favourite songs all day long.
39. （ ） Don’t just listen to a song.You should analyze it and sing the words， too.This is even more important if you listen to positive
songs.After you find a song with words of encouragement， think
about applying that to your life.
However， listening to the wrong kind of music can sometimes
have negative effects on us. Whenever you are feeling anxious or
down， try to avoid listening to negative music. Instead， focus on
the music that you will enjoy and that makes you happy.40.（ ）
So they are not what you need when you feel anxious or down.
A. Share your favourite songs with your friends.
B. It may be hard for you to choose proper music.
C. Some songs will give you an unfavourable outlook on life.
D. But luckily， you can use music to calm those bad feelings.
E. That means finding a tool that you can carry and use anywhere you
go.
F. Besides listening to music for relaxation， you should make good
use of it.
G. Listening to music works by creating mood changes from negative
to positive.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听音乐可以帮助缓
解焦虑以及应该听哪种音乐。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听音乐可以帮助缓
解焦虑以及应该听哪种音乐。
36. D 上文提到由于一些困难时刻而导致的压力和焦虑很难处
理，此处进行转折，说明“幸运的是，你可以用音乐来平息那些
不好的情绪”。
37. G 上文提到听音乐是一个对抗焦虑的很棒的治疗手段，此句
解释它是通过创造从消极到积极的情绪变化来起作用的。
38. E E项中的That指代上文提到的taking the music with you。
39. F 上文提到要通过听音乐放松自己，此段主要说明不仅要
听，还要会运用歌曲中包含的内容。
40. C 有些歌曲会传达出一种不好的人生观，所以当你感到焦虑
或沮丧时不要听这些歌。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
One day three women came to a classroom filled with children
between the ages of 5 and 7.One woman told them，“This afternoon we
will draw pictures of people concentrating on different 41 .And the
first we will draw is a firefighter.”
All the children happily settled down to draw.“Mine is firefighter
Gary. He has trained in first aid and is 42 ，” said one student.
“Next we will draw a doctor，” said the second woman. Again a happy
and busy 43 started. “Who is this doctor？” the woman asked one
child. “This is Bob. He is excellent，” the child replied 44 .
“Finally， we will draw a pilot，” said the third woman.
As the afternoon nearly ended， the women said， “Now we
would 45 these people for real.” Then the three women went out and
came back as a firefighter， a doctor， and a pilot. The children looked at
them with 46 expressions on their faces. They still didn’t 47 it
and said，“You are not real. You are all 48 .” Actually， the three
women did these jobs. At last， they 49 all the pictures. 55 pictures
were about men in these 50 while only 5 were women！ It seems that
such stereotyped （刻板的） ideas are 51 among children！
Therefore， we should 52 these stereotypes.To begin
with， 53 is necessary. Parents and educators should teach kids to
change their old ideas. Children should 54 that today more and more
women are engaging in jobs that were once thought to 55 men.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过孩子们对三种职业的绘画
反映出一些刻板的观点在儿童的幼年时期就已经很常见，我们应该
通过教育改变这一状况。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过孩子们对三种职业的绘画
反映出一些刻板的观点在儿童的幼年时期就已经很常见，我们应该
通过教育改变这一状况。
41. A. careers B. subjects
C. societies D. theories
解析： 根据下文的firefighter、doctor和pilot可知，孩子们要画
从事不同职业的人。
42. A. outgoing B. professional
C. calm D. anxious
解析： 根据上文的He has trained in first aid可知，这位消防员
是专业的。
43. A. lesson B. test
C. speech D. activity
解析： 根据语境可知，孩子们再次开始这项快乐而忙碌的画
画活动。
44. A. correctly B. curiously
C. admiringly D. sadly
解析： 根据上文的He is excellent，再结合画中Bob的职业是医
生可知，那个孩子钦佩地回答道。
45. A. meet B. support
C. satisfy D. encourage
解析： 根据下文的went out and came back as a firefighter， a
doctor， and a pilot可知，此处指我们现在会见一下这些人。
46. A. usual B. puzzled
C. honest D. worried
解析： 根据下文语境可知，孩子们觉得她们不是真的，所以
带着困惑的表情看着她们。
47. A. mind B. question
C. believe D. explain
解析： 根据下文的You are not real.可知，孩子们还是不相信这
一切。
48. A. watched over B. found out
C. cared about D. dressed up
解析： 根据语境可知，孩子们认为她们是被装扮过的。
49. A. counted B. created
C. completed D. copied
解析： 根据下文语境可知，最后她们数了数孩子们画的画。
50. A. facts B. roles
C. goals D. conditions
解析： 根据上文语境可知，此处是指很多画描绘的都是男性
承担这些角色。
51. A. meaningful B. formal
C. common D. proper
解析： 根据孩子们画画的结果可知，这类刻板的想法在孩子
们中很普遍。
52. A. compare B. remove
C. develop D. prove
解析： 根据语境可知，我们应该采取措施消除这些刻板的
想法。
53. A. experience B. confidence
C. personality D. education
解析： 根据下文的Parents and educators should teach kids ...可
知，首先教育是重要的。
54. A. promise B. doubt
C. recognise D. guess
解析： 根据下文语境可知，孩子们应该意识到当今社会的一
些变化。
55. A. give up B. see through
C. search for D. belong to
解析： 根据语境可知，如今越来越多的女性从事在过去被认
为是属于男性的工作。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正
确形式。
England is the 56. （big） of the four countries in the
United Kingdom. Together with Scotland and Wales， these three
countries are the island of Great Britain.
The official language of England is English， which 57. （speak） today by millions of people all over the world.
Many students go to England from other countries 58. （study） the language and learn about the culture.59. everyone speaks English， there are many different accents around the country. French 60. （be） the official language in England between 1066 and 1362， 61. is why there are many French words and expressions in English such as “bon voyage” for “have a good trip” or “bouquet” for “a bunch of flowers”.
English people love music. 62. the summer you can go to music festivals all over the country like those at Glastonbury， Leeds
or Reading. Glastonbury is 63. five-day festival of music，
dance， comedy， theatre and circus and around 175，000 people go.
Many people stay at the festivals for a few 64. （day） and
camp in tents. People listen to all types of music， 65. （especial） pop and rock. England has produced many international groups and singers like the Beatles， Amy Winehouse， Coldplay， Ed Sheeran and Adele.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了在英国人们所讲的
语言以及他们喜欢的音乐。
56. biggest 考查形容词的最高级。下文的of the four countries暗示这
里应用形容词的最高级形式。
57. is spoken 考查动词的时态和语态。由于英语是“被人们说”，
因此用一般现在时的被动语态。
58. to study 考查非谓语动词。本句前面已经主谓宾齐全，这里应用
动词不定式作目的状语。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了在英国人们所讲的
语言以及他们喜欢的音乐。
59. Although/Though/While 考查状语从句。本空后面两个分句之间
存在转折关系，因此这里填入连词Although/Though/While引导一个让
步状语从句。
60. was 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本句时间状语为between 1066
and 1362，应用一般过去时；且主语French是第三人称单数，故填
was。
61. which 考查定语从句。此处是一个非限制性定语从句，应用关系
代词which指代前面整个句子。
62. In 考查介词。季节前面应用介词in。
63. a 考查冠词。这里应用一个不定冠词来修饰后面的名词festival，
且five-day的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
64. days 考查名词复数。本空前面的a few暗示这里应用名词的复数
形式。
65. especially 考查副词。此处应用一个副词来修饰整个句子，故填
especially。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校将举办英语作文比赛。请你以The Benefits of Learning a
Musical Instrument为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1. 学习乐器的好处；
2. 动员大家学习一门乐器。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument
参考范文：
The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument
Learning a musical instrument can benefit us in many ways.
One obvious benefit is that it can help us to develop our intelligence.
Studies show that students who engage in music-related activities score
significantly higher in school subjects.What’s more， mastering a
musical skill can help you stand out from the crowd whenever an
opportunity arises.Most importantly， playing a musical instrument
can offer you relaxation and enrich your life.As the saying goes，“All
work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
To sum up， learning a musical instrument means you have
everything to gain and nothing to lose.So why not choose a musical
instrument as your hobby？
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构
成一篇完整的短文。
Anna was a 10-year-old girl from a small village.She was a lovely
girl and was always curious to know things around her.Her parents were
not rich but they were kind and hard-working.They always encouraged
Anna to read and helped her to learn.They also taught her to see， to hear
and to feel things around her.Anna learned so many good lessons from the
books and her parents.She loved her parents very much.She felt she was
the richest girl in the world.Everyone who was unhappy would become
happy the moment they heard her sweet laughter.
Anna attended primary school at her village till 4th grade.For the 5th
grade onwards， she got admission （入学许可） to a school at a big city
nearby.She got very happy to know that she was accepted into a very
famous school in a big city.
It was the first day of her school and she was waiting for her school
bus.Once the bus came， she got onto it quickly.She was very excited
about seeing so many strange faces on the bus.
Once the bus reached her school， all students started going to their
own classes.Anna also made it to her classroom after politely asking
someone for direction.Upon seeing her old clothes and knowing she was
from a small village， other students started making fun of her.The
teacher soon arrived and she asked everyone to keep quiet.She introduced
Anna to the class and told them that she would be studying with them.
Then the teacher told the students to be ready for the surprise test！
She told everyone to write down the Seven Wonders of the World she
taught them last week.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
Everyone started writing the answer quickly while Anna started to
write very slowly.
When she picked up Anna’s answer paper at last and started
reading， the teacher was totally shocked.
参考范文：
Everyone started writing the answer quickly while Anna started to
write very slowly.After everyone except Anna turned in their answer
papers， the teacher came and asked her，“What happened， dear？
Don’t worry.Just write what you know as other students learned about it
a couple of days ago.”Anna replied，“I was thinking that there are so
many things that I can pick to write！” The teacher waited patiently for
Anna to finish the test.Then she started reading everyone’s answers and
most of them gave correct answers.The teacher was happy.
When she picked up Anna’s answer paper at last and started
reading， the teacher was totally shocked. The Seven Wonders are — To
be able to See， To be able to Hear， To be able to Feel， To Laugh， To
Think， To be Kind and To Love！ The teacher read it to the students and
the whole class was speechless.It was until then that they realised it was
wrong to laugh at Anna for her old clothes.And this young girl from a
small village let them realise the precious things that they took for granted
every day.
谢谢观看！
