译林版（2019）选择性必修 第一册Unit 2　The universal language同步练习（含解析）

Unit 2　The universal language
Period 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading(1)
Ⅰ. 话题拓展阅读。
Our preference for this or that kind of music is obviously a subjective(主观的) matter. It can also be highly unstable(不稳定的), changing not only during a lifetime, but even on a scale of months, or even days. Yet despite such variety, there are three factors that I think are the main contributors(因素).①
The first is our upbringing, or the musical background which surrounded us in our formative years(性格形成时期). The kinds of music that we were exposed to when we were small helped to create very specific mental patterns.②
However, even the most stable musical pattern can be changed by socio cultural concerns, and these form the second contributor to our musical preferences. Music, probably from the very beginning of the existence of modern humans, has been used to bring people together in various kinds of activities, because it is really efficient at regulating(调节) the bodily and emotional responses of large groups of participants. Whether you're into heavy metal, or hip hop, or jazz, your preferences are guided in part by your desire to be a member of some social circle.
These two factors seem to suggest that musical preferences are formed unconsciously, without the listener being aware of it, but this is obviously not the case.③ Nothing is likely to be more important than our own subjective feeling at the time of listening. Especially today, with nearly unlimited access to all styles of music, we use music as a tool for regulating our emotions and moods. This is why when you want to study, you might reach for something simple, without words.④ Or when you're trying to relax before bed, you'll probably listen to something calming. All of these point to the fantastic flexibility of music in our lives.
一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
(　　) 1. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________．
A. present some examples
B. make a comparison
C. list a few reasons
D. lead in the topic
(　　) 2. What is the function of music in a group activity
A. It can make people familiar with a certain culture.
B. It can make people calm down.
C. It can bring people together.
D. It can create specific mental patterns.
(　　) 3. What could be inferred from the last paragraph
A. While reading, people are more likely to prefer rap music.
B. People's preferences for music are totally decided by some uncontrolled factors.
C. Subjective feelings play an important role in people's musical preferences.
D. Musical preferences are formed unconsciously.
(　　) 4. What is the best title for the text
A. What Decides People's Taste in Music
B. Why So Many People Love Music
C. How Music Influences People's Emotions and Moods
D. Why Socio Cultural Concerns Influence People's Musical Preferences
二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。
1. 译文：_________________________________________________________
2. 译文：_________________________________________________________
3. 译文：_________________________________________________________
4. 译文：_________________________________________________________
Ⅱ. 七选五。
Music is a lot more than how it is defined(定义). __1__. It can be seen in any part of the world. It guides people so they would be able to find themselves. The world recognizes the importance of music, and here are the common reasons why：
__2__
Music provides people with a means to express their true personality through different patterns. Whether you are a singer, or an instrumentalist, sharing music with others, being in a band along with other people, you can be the real you through music. Music is important since it provides people with a means to show themselves.
It is a method of talking about how we feel
Music assists(帮助) people in communicating their deepest feeling when they simply cannot find the right words to say. __3__. However, with music, people can find the right words by either listening to songs or composing songs. Music is important, which helps us use the right words to represent what we want to say.
It brings people together
Music can amazingly bring people together in many ways, whether through similar preference in music, or the enthusiasm to get something new and unfamiliar, or even doing music with other people. A lot of people prefer similar styles of music that are already out of date. Being a member of a band or choir is another approach that uses music to bring people together. __4__．
It is present in everything
Music is present in any part of the world, and music associates with everything too. Music has been written in history ever since; it is also present in mathematics and science. __5__. Music is most appreciated because it is felt everywhere.
A. It is a method of expression
B. It is the medicine of the soul
C. Music occurs in everything that surrounds us
D. With music, we can forget our pressure and problems
E. Without the presence of music, life can be dull and boring
F. Music is important, considering that people are brought together because of it
G. There are times in our lives when it is difficult to express our feeling to others
1.___________2.___________3.___________4.___________5.___________
Ⅲ. 完形填空。[2024衢州期末]
My son, Dino, was born with only two pounds and spent his first month in ICU. On my daily visits, I played a Mozart tape __1__ beside him. During childhood, Dino __2__ small for his age and was slow to reach __3__ milestones, including walking and talking.
When he was five, I noticed something __4__. Once I took him to see a dinosaur exhibit. There was a(n) __5__ in the museum's entrance hall. Dino was completely __6__ to the music, so he forgot all about the dinosaurs. At the end of the concert, he ran up to the stage and asked each musician about their __7__．
It was not long before I signed him up for music __8__. Within weeks, Dino started on advanced classical pieces. Sometimes, his dad, an amateur pianist, would give him a mini lesson. Dino looked up to his dad; they both had something gentle, quiet yet __9__．
However, when Dino was 14, his dad __10__， unexpectedly. For months, the instruments that had once __11__ life into my son went untouched, collecting __12__ in his bedroom. Then, about five months after my husband's death, I heard some music __13__ out of Dino's room. Life slowly returned to his broken soul.
My son was born with a(n) __14__ gift that changed his life, bringing him so many new experiences, opportunities and friends. Music helped him overcome language difficulties and connect with others. And, after we lost his dad, it gave him a path out of the __15__．
(　　) 1. A. softly B. loudly C. politely D. roughly
(　　) 2. A. grew B. turned C. remained D. proved
(　　) 3. A. mental B. emotional C. educational D. physical
(　　) 4. A. common B. abnormal C. extraordinary D. typical
(　　) 5. A. concert B. lecture C. exhibition D. party
(　　) 6. A. addicted B. suited C. devoted D. attracted
(　　) 7. A. costume B. instrument C. emotion D. profession
(　　) 8. A. competitions B. festivals C. lessons D. gatherings
(　　) 9. A. proud B. strong C. generous D. capable
(　　)10. A. passed away B. ran away C. stood out D. passed out
(　　)11. A. awaken B. breathed C. removed D. buried
(　　)12. A. music B. water C. light D. dust
(　　)13. A. floating B. breaking C. running D. stepping
(　　)14. A. amusing B. amazing C. average D. strange
(　　)15. A. shyness B. guilt C. darkness D. shame
Period 2　Language focus on Reading(2)
Ⅰ. 阅读理解。
A[2024邯郸育华中学月考]
Curbelo was born and raised in Santa Clara, a small Cuban(古巴的) city. Later, she moved to Havana to continue her studies and played in popular Cuban bands.
When the first Argentine restaurant in Shanghai opened up, she came into China.
It gave Chinese audiences a chance to enjoy her music. “I hesitated(犹豫) in the beginning because I didn't think there was room for Latino(拉美) culture in a country with so much traditional culture，” she admitted, quickly adding, “But the advice to be a violinist in a traditional Cuban group seemed like a fantastic chance to get to know this beautiful country. So I came to China at last.”
This musical journey took her all across China—touring, recording and even producing music for famous brands. Among her most memorable moments, she listed the opening of the World Expo(世博会) 2010 in Shanghai, where she had the opportunity to perform with the famous Italian musician Andrea Bocelli and other foreign artists.
A musician's week is never normal. In addition to a busy schedule, each day is different from the last. Luckily, there is some free time when she can do something she likes. In her free time she always records or visits the shows of other musicians.
Curbelo now not only sings in her native Spanish, but also in other languages, including Chinese. “Singing in Chinese is always the most difficult but it brings me much satisfaction. Besides, I have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture，” Curbelo said.
(　　) 1. Why did Curbelo hesitate before coming to China
A. She couldn't speak Chinese very well.
B. She didn't have confidence in her performance.
C. She worried Latino culture might not be accepted.
D. She didn't know much about Chinese traditional culture.
(　　) 2. Which can best describe Curbelo's musical journey in the fourth paragraph
A. Time wasting. B. Regretful.
C. Money earning. D. Unforgettable.
(　　) 3. What does Curbelo often do when she has more free time
A. Enjoy other musicians' shows. B. Attend meetings.
C. Visit famous musicians. D. Make her schedules.
(　　) 4. What does Curbelo think of her singing in Chinese
A. It is her favourite style. B. It is hard to understand.
C. It is much meaningful. D. It is popular worldwide.
B[2024济南期末]
Research shows that 43，000 years ago our ancestors were making music. The fact that music has been with us for so long explains why it affects us both mentally and physically. Tears can uncontrollably well up even in the most hardened eyes when Bruce Springsteen sings The River. It's hard not to nod your head with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll. And you might not be human if you don't feel an urge to dance while listening to Taylor Swift's Shake It Off. We have evolved(进化) to feel music.
There's plentiful evidence that humans really feel music, but are the feelings universal If humans from different cultures listen to the same songs, will they respond in the same way That's what a team of Chinese and Finnish researchers wanted to find out.
In a recent experiment, they presented nearly 2，000 participants from the United Kingdom, the United States, and China with different songs and asked them to describe where they felt the music in their bodies. For this, the researchers gave each subject blank outlines of a human and asked them to color the regions where they felt changing activity in their bodies.
The researchers found that all the participants responded to the songs in nearly the same way. “Across both cultures, happy and danceable songs activated the arms, legs, and the head. In contrast, sad, gentle, and scary songs activated mainly the chest and head regions，” the researchers described. “The results suggest similar bodily feelings of musical emotions across distant cultures.” Furthermore, the results show that humans feel music in the same way regardless of language and familiarity. Participants from one culture were not very familiar with the others' songs. Instead, their bodies were responding to specific acoustic(听觉的) clues.
However, the researchers note that their experiment only analyzed two cultures, meaning it's possible that people living in a faraway part of the world would react to music very differently, which will be the highlight of their further study.
(　　) 5. What do the songs mentioned in Paragraph 1 feature
A. Danceable beats.
B. Traditional styles.
C. Emotional impact.
D. Confusing content.
(　　) 6. What do the Chinese and Finnish researchers aim to do
A. Understand the history of music.
B. Explore people's feelings for music.
C. Compare cultural differences in songs.
D. Study songs' effect on physical health.
(　　) 7. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. All types of music activate the legs.
B. Humans respond similarly to music.
C. Familiar songs inspire more feelings.
D. People learn language through music.
(　　) 8. What will the team do in the future
A. Create new music types.
B. Observe human behavior.
C. Put the discoveries to use.
D. Expand the participant range.
Ⅱ. 连句成文：逐句翻译下列句子，然后增加适当的过渡词语，把它们连成一篇小短文。
1. 《梁祝》的音乐带我们体验了一个跌宕起伏的经典故事，这是一个关于一对年轻情侣被双方家庭拆散的故事。(the twists and turns; tear apart)
2. 当梁山伯和祝英台这对恋人初次见面时，音乐轻快悦耳，像是对听众喃喃私语。(as if)
3. 音调加重，音乐变得扣人心弦，这时这对恋人被拆散了，因为祝英台的父亲强迫她嫁给另一个男人。悲愤之下，梁山伯生病去世。(separate; force)
4. 她悲痛欲绝，于是跳进他的坟墓。音乐变得更加柔和，以凄美的音符结束，告诉我们这对恋人如何化蝶飞走，永不分离。(overcome with; take a softer turn; transform into)
5. 这首音乐融合了中西方音乐元素：它由一些西洋乐器演奏，但更重要的是，许多旋律都起源于中国越剧。(combine; have its roots in)
6. 这种独特的融合使我们认识到音乐确实是一种共通的语言。(a universal language)
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Period 3　Grammar and usage
Ⅰ. 阅读理解。
A[2024绵阳期末]
For more culture coverage and the new streaming services, www. has prepared a wide range of funny things to see, hear, watch, and read.
TV: The Crown(Season Six)
Netflix, November 16.
The final season of The Crown is being divided into two parts, with four episodes on show before Thanksgiving and the remaining six landing on December 14. And, yes, those initial episodes will address the death of Princess Diana, played by Elizabeth Debicki, a talented Australian actress.
OPERA: Later the Same Evening
Juilliard Opera presents. Peter Jay Sharp Theater, November 12, 15, and 17.
Composer John Musto and play writer Mark Campbell turned those moody scenes into a one act opera that's become a student favorite but rarely gets seen on a greater stage. It would be a once in a lifetime chance to have a feast for eyes.
MOVIE: Fallen Leaves
In theaters, November 17.
Finnish director Aki Kaurism ki, a master of deadpan, returns with what might be his most romantic film so far—an unexpected meet up of an alcoholic construction worker and a headstrong supermarket employee.
MUSIC: Heaven Knows
Warner Records UK, November 10.
PinkPantheress, 22, combines R&B, pop, and electronic music into relaxing but impactful tracks like Do You Miss Me from December's Take Me Home EP. This fall, her first complete studio recorded album, consisting of 13 songs, will be released. Early tastes of Heaven Knows like Capable of Love and Mosquito suggest that we're in for tighter hooks and longer, more ambitious compositions.
(　　) 1. Which will attract those who enjoy Elizabeth Debicki's performance
A. Mosquito. B. Malarkoi. C. The Crown. D. Fallen Leaves.
(　　) 2. What do the streaming services have in common
A. They are coming into the market in November.
B. The works can be enjoyed once in a lifetime.
C. More details can be accessible from newspapers.
D. They are the works by the world famous artists.
(　　) 3. What do we know about Heaven Knows
A. It is produced by Netflix.
B. It is divided into two parts.
C. It'll be released on Nov.17.
D. It is PinkPantheress' first full studio album.
B[2024南昌期末]
Gong Linna, well known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.
The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion(暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao(《离骚》), “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It's arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots，” Gong said.
To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist, Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to introduce her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.
Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children's passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely absorbed in the music. Music brings light and richness to one's spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”
Lu Yueming, instructor of the school's art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong's instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”
“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them，” Lao Luo, Gong's husband said proudly. “It's a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.
Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence.
(　　) 4. Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert
A. Because Gong is a famous Chinese musician.
B. Because people are expected to search their roots.
C. Because Gong's music teaching method is practical.
D. Because Gong wants to introduce her music teaching method.
(　　) 5. What should the popularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong
A. Music academies.
B. The support of the government.
C. Primary and secondary schools.
D. Famous musicians across the country.
(　　) 6. What is Gong's vision in music
A. She will train more children to study abroad.
B. She will perform more concerts to promote Chinese music.
C. She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music.
D. She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.
(　　) 7. What's the best title of the passage
A. Creating Music Makes You Confident
B. Gong Linna—Chinese Folk Music Instructor
C. Music Education Helps Gain Cultural Confidence
D. Chinese Music: Development, Instruments
Ⅱ. 语法填空。[2025浏阳期中]
Han Gan is regarded as one of the most 1. ____________(amaze) horse painters in the history of Chinese art. Born into a poor family in 2. ____________ early Tang Dynasty, the young Han Gan had to help support his family by working in a local wine shop. His artistic talent was discovered 3. ____________ accident when he was sent to the poet Wang Wei's house to collect payment for some wine. Wang Wei sponsored the young man to study painting. At that time, the most common way 4. ____________(study) horse painting was by copying the works of previous painters. Han Gan's method, however, was different—he observed the animal 5. ____________(it). He was a frequent visitor to royal stables(马厩) and even moved in to live with the stable workers for quite some time. The horses, whether resting or on the move, 6. ____________(inspire) him a lot. Day after day, Han Gan painted the horses, his brush presenting every detail 7. ____________ can be seen with his own eyes. His paintings were a perfect 8. ____________(combine) of observation and creation. Those who saw Han Gan's horse paintings were 9. ____________(strike) by his unique skill, 10. ____________(say) that his horses “could gallop(飞奔) off the paper”．
Period 4　Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。
1. She sat and ___________(凝视) at the letter in front of her.
2. The painting comes from his private ___________(收藏).
3. The driver was killed ___________(立刻).
4. The young could suffer hearing loss if they listen to music at full ___________(音量) for more than five hours a week.
5. The company is trying to improve customer ___________(满意).
6. It is not u__________ for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to the online world.
7. The situation was more c__________ than they had realized.
8. Nothing in this world lasts f__________．
9. There is sensitive information on this d__________ that must be kept secret.
10. We all e__________ into wild laughter just now.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。[2024盐城一中期末]
When officials from Brazil's Indigenous(原住民的) protection agency approached the hut in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, their fears were confirmed: They were witnessing the first recorded dying out of an uncontacted tribe in the country's history.
The man lying there, the last member of his tribe, had died and with him an entire culture and answers to a thousand questions.
Even his name was a mystery. He was known only as “the Man of the Hole” because of the dozens of holes he had dug over the years in his territory. His age, too, could only be guessed at. He appeared to be about 60, officials said.
It was a sad milestone for a country that in recent years has seen protections for Indigenous groups undermined by an administration that has prioritized(优先) development of the Amazon over conservation.
In Rondo∧nia, the only resident of the 8，000 hectare area lived in complete isolation for at least 26 years after the rest of his group was killed by ranchers(农场主) advancing the agricultural frontier.
Brazil's Indigenous protection agency, Funai, made direct contact with the last surviving man only in 1996. Marcelo dos Santos, an Indigenous expert, who led the Funai exploit that met the man, said he was found hiding in his hut. “We tried to establish a conversation and offered corn and arrows, but he was terrified and very aggressive. From this moment on, we had to respect his isolation.”
Even with protection in place, the territory suffered widespread deforestation up until about 13 years ago. Attacks on the last surviving man continued, as well, including one by armed gunmen in 2009, according to local news reports.
“For me, he was somehow a miracle: to be able to survive on his own, not speak to anybody and avoid all contact maybe out of grief or determination，” said Fiona Watson, a research director at Survival International, a London based rights organization.
(　　) 1. What did the death of “the Man of the Hole” suggest
A. An uncontacted tribe went extinct.
B. An entire culture would be recorded.
C. The secrets around him would be unearthed.
D. The protection agency was unwilling to rescue him.
(　　) 2. The underlined word “undermined” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “________”．
A. strengthened B. monitored C. sought D. weakened
(　　) 3. What happened to “the Man of the Hole” in 1996
A. He made the protection agency's approach a failure.
B. He witnessed the most severe deforestation in history.
C. He escaped being shot by a group of aggressive gunmen.
D. He learned more survival skills with arrows offered by Funai.
(　　) 4. What did Fiona Watson regard “the Man of the Hole” as
A. A mystery. B. An evolution.
C. A wonder. D. A fortune.
Ⅲ. 七选五。[2024德阳外国语学校期中]
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. __1__ In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well being of the elderly.
Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. __2__ Singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves moods. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.
__3__ A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.
Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. __4__ For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive(认知的) tasks is shown to improve older people's cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.
In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. __5__
A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.
B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.
C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.
D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.
E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.
F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.
G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
1.___________2.___________3.___________4.___________5.___________
Ⅳ. 应用文写作。[2024安徽师范大学附属中学期中]
假定你是李华，你的同学Jenny发邮件说她准备参加你校即将举行的中国音乐大赛，但是她不知道选哪一首乐曲参赛。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐乐曲；
2. 给出理由；
3. 表达期望。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jenny，
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
Period 5　Extended reading(1)
Ⅰ. 话题拓展阅读。
Samuel is a student from the UK. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable.① They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn't even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.
Samuel can't understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons.② It comes easily to me—I hear the notes and can bear them in mind—each and every note，” says Samuel.
Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists can't play it.③ Samuel says confidently, “It's all about super memory—I guess I have that gift.”
However, Samuel's ability to remember things doesn't stop with music.④ His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.
Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn't know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.
一、 阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
(　　) 1. What is special about Samuel
A. He has a gift for writing music.
B. He can write down the note he hears.
C. He is a top student at the law school.
D. He can play the musical piece he hears.
(　　) 2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.
B. Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.
C. Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.
D. Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.
(　　) 3. Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he ________．
A. received a good early education in music
B. played the guitar and the piano perfectly
C. could play the piano without reading music
D. could play the guitar better than his father
(　　) 4. Which of the following is the best title of the text
A. The Qualities of a Musician
B. The Story of a Musical Talent
C. The Importance of Early Education
D. The Relationship between Memory and Music
二、 分析文中加序号句子的结构，在原句上标出基本成分，然后试着在下面横线上写出译文。
1. 译文：________________________________________________________
2. 译文：_________________________________________________________
3. 译文：_________________________________________________________
4. 译文：_________________________________________________________
Ⅱ. 七选五。[2024哈尔滨月考]
Adele's new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy on Me. This song arouses feelings not easily put into words, but we can probably agree it is a sad song. __1__ Yet sad music does pull us in and lift us up.
Let's start with a biological theory. When we experience real life loss, or empathize(产生共鸣) with another's pain, certain hormones are released within us. __2__ They do so by making us feel calmed and supported. Feeling Adele's pain, or recalling our own, may cause such chemical changes within us.
__3__ Feeling moved can come from us suddenly feeling closer to other people. Indeed, when we have listened to 30, we may turn to reaction videos to see how others feel. This lets us share an emotional experience with others. And it boosts our feeling of being moved and triggers(激发) feelings of comfort and belonging.
We can also think at the spiritual level. Adele's songs allow us to view the pleasure in terms of the meaning she helps us make. Adele takes hard life experiences and makes sense of them. This is what sad art does. __4__ As philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once put it, someone who has a why to live for can bear almost anyhow.
Ultimately, we listen to Adele's songs when we want to recall, reflect, or belong. They let us feel her sadness, share our suffering, and connect with others. To all of us, Adele's songs say: __5__
A. You are not alone in your pain.
B. Life is meaningless without sad music.
C. These help us to deal with loss and pain.
D. Few people are aware sad music makes us feel good.
E. This may make us better prepared when real loss strikes.
F. It takes the pain and suffering of the world and gives it meaning.
G. Psychologically, a key reason we enjoy sad songs is that they profoundly move us.
1.___________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.___________ 5.___________
Ⅲ. 语法填空。
China's space programme started later than those of Russia and the US, 1. ____________ it has made great progress in a short time. China became the third country in the world to 2. ____________(independent) send humans into space in 2003, 3. ____________ Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft. Then Shenzhou 6 and Shenzhou 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, 4. ____________(follow) by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study 5. ____________(it) surface. After that, China 6. ____________(launch) the Tiangong 2 space lab into space and Tianzhou 1 to dock 7. ____________ it. This signalled one step further in China's plan 8. ____________(establish) a space station in the future. On 8 December, 2018, China sent Chang'e 4 to explore the surface of the far side of the moon to make measurements and 9. ____________(observe). At the end of 2022, the construction of China's Space Station Tiangong was completed as Shenzhou 15 wrapped up its mission. However, some people argue that it is a waste of time and money 10. ____________(explore) space. What's your opinion on this
Period 6　Extended reading(2) & Project
Ⅰ. 阅读理解。
A[2024青铜峡宁朔中学]
Daniel, at age 17, is a student support captain at Armidale High School, a motivational speaker and a published author. He also has autism(自闭症), something he says doesn't define him but inspires him.
At just six months old Daniel had a stroke(中风) that left him physically impaired(受损的), unable to bear weight in his legs or move the left side of his body. Unable to walk and in a wheelchair until he was six years old, Daniel turned to books and could read fluently at age four.
According to the Autism Association of Western Australia, it is estimated that one in 100 people in Australia have autism. In 2018, there were 205，200 Australians with autism, a 25.1 percent increase from 164，000 in 2015.
The idea of writing a book had been in Daniel's mind for as long as he could remember. “It's been one of my long term goals and I feel very passionate and happy about doing it，” he said. With Mum's help, Cracked As A Crab was born, the story of Chip, a crab who has autism and uses humour to make friends. “The response to it has been very positive. People are happy and excited for me，” Daniel said.
Now a published author, Daniel has plans to write more books. Not content with sitting idle(无所事事) while most students are studying for their exams, Daniel is busy involving others in his role as student support captains. He saw a gap in student support leaders within his school and wanted students with autism to be included. He is determined to have a long and successful career, and wants to inspire other people living with autism to achieve their dreams.
(　　) 1. What happened to Daniel when he was 6
A. He started to read.
B. He was able to walk.
C. He suffered a serious stroke.
D. He experienced a sudden weight gain.
(　　) 2. What do we know about the book Cracked As A Crab
A. It has won positive recognition.
B. It was finished by Daniel independently.
C. It is based on Daniel's personal experiences.
D. It received financial support from Daniel's friends.
(　　) 3. What might Daniel do after publishing his book
A. Prepare for his exams.
B. Continue writing books.
C. Learn from other student support leaders.
D. Provide autistic students with career advice.
(　　) 4. What is a suitable title for the text
A. More Autistic Students Serve as Support Leaders
B. Mum Turns to Writing to Support Her Autistic Child
C. High School Pays More Attention to Autistic Students
D. Teenage Author with Autism Inspires Other Autistic Students
B[2024信阳期末]
Today, the world famous musical group the Beatles are releasing a new song called Now and Then. The “new” song was written around 45 years ago, and has taken a very long time to finish. It's special because it's the last song the Beatles will ever make.
The Beatles were a British rock band that was extremely popular in the 1960s and 70s. The four members of the band were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles broke up as a group in 1970, but all of the band members continued to make music on their own. But now, only two of the band members, Mr McCartney and Mr Starr, are still alive.
In 1980, John Lennon was killed. But in the years before that, he recorded “demos”(rough versions) of several new songs. In 1994, Mr Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, passed the tape along to Mr McCartney. The tape had demos of Mr Lennon playing and singing several songs, including Now and Then.
In 1995, the three living Beatles got together again and began to work on recording new versions of Mr Lennon's demos. They recorded some music for Now and Then, but unable to finish the song. The recording of Mr Lennon's singing had a loud electric humming sound that meant it couldn't be used on a finished record. But in June of this year, Mr McCartney announced the Beatles would soon be releasing one final song Now and Then. New computer methods had made it possible to separate out Mr Lennon's voice and clean up the recording to get rid of the hum.
Mr McCartney wrote more verses to complete the song. He also worked together with Mr Starr to add new bass, drums, and vocal parts to the song. Mr Harrison died in 2001, but the group was able to use some of the guitar parts he had recorded in 1995.
The result is the last Beatles song ever. “We all play on it，” said Mr McCartney. “It's a genuine Beatles recording.”
(　　) 5. What makes the song Now and Then unusual
A. It has a history of almost 45 years.
B. It is the last song of the Beatles.
C. It is made by the famous rock band the Beatles.
D. It is produced before the Beatles broke up.
(　　) 6. What is the deciding factor on releasing Now and Then
A. Adding more verses to the new song.
B. Removing the loud electric humming sound.
C. The three living Beatles working together again.
D. Using the guitar parts recorded by late Mr Harrison.
(　　) 7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By following time order. D. By comparing differences.
(　　) 8. What does Mr McCartney mean by saying “We all play on it”？
A. The Beatles performed the song genuinely.
B. The Beatles recorded the song in a studio together.
C. The Beatles finished the song in honor of Lennon.
D. The Beatles members added to the song over the years.
Ⅱ. 完形填空。[2024苏州中学期中改编]
On March 18, 2018, I was alone at home in San José， Costa Rica, drinking a cup of tea, __1__ that my life was about to change. I received an e mail __2__ with the subject “scholarship selection result”．
My heartbeat quickened as I read through it, and I was mad with joy: I had been chosen to receive a(n) __3__ scholarship for a master's degree in conducting at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Finally, I would be able to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient tales of dragons and the old legends of China, which had always __4__ me.
Five months later, I arrived in Shanghai, __5__ an entirely new world. At the airport, two of my Costa Rican friends were waiting for me and accompanied me to the __6__ at Lingling Road.
I remember clearly when I approached dorm building No.3, I was __7__ by the sweet melody of a dizi(Chinese flute), which was totally different from all that I used to hear in my __8__．
In Costa Rica, I learned the conducting technique well. __9__， it was my professor, Cao Tongyi at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, who __10__ me in promoting my skills. His teachings __11__ not only careful attention to detail but also the art of letting the music flow as gracefully as tai chi.
In my opinion, that's the __12__ of life in China. You can see it on every __13__ when you notice how the traffic flows or on the way people walk to the subway, and even on how the delivery system works throughout China. __14__， music can surpass the boundary of notation(符号) and paper, __15__ from the musician to the audience, enriching the world one note at a time.
(　　) 1. A. unaware B. unnecessary C. uncertain D. unsure
(　　) 2. A. invitation B. notification C. image D. instruction
(　　) 3. A. full B. amateur C. regular D. average
(　　) 4. A. moved B. thrilled C. fascinated D. comforted
(　　) 5. A. breaking into B. bursting into C. looking into D. stepping into
(　　) 6. A. dormitory B. campus C. canteen D. entrance
(　　) 7. A. affected B. drawn C. attached D. reminded
(　　) 8. A. field B. studio C. country D. lifetime
(　　) 9. A. Moreover B. Worse C. Therefore D. However
(　　)10. A. attended B. guided C. followed D. developed
(　　)11. A. deserved B. ignored C. emphasized D. distinguished
(　　)12. A. essence B. goal C. design D. ambition
(　　)13. A. city B. corner C. province D. spot
(　　)14. A. Permanently B. Fortunately C. Eventually D. Similarly
(　　)15. A. transforming B. changing C. flowing D. varying
Ⅲ. 语法填空。[2024江苏五市十一校阶段考]
“My dream is to bring Chinese music to the world. 1. ____________ it takes time for people to fully appreciate other cultures, I am confident that Chinese music will achieve wide 2. ____________(admire) all over the world.” Ye Yunchuan, a well known music producer, makes no secret of his 3. ____________(ambitious).
In 2019, Ye 4. ____________(official) launched the program Musical Map of China, trying to decode Chinese music from a variety of perspectives. As part of the program, one major branch of Ye's work is recording lesser known or 5. ____________(endanger) traditional Chinese music with world class equipment and technology. Over the past three years, it is said that 1，056 pieces of music, played on more than 200 kinds of musical instruments, 6. ____________(collect).
Yet, Ye is acutely aware that simply recording traditional music is not enough 7. ____________(keep) it alive. “The essence of traditional culture will not fade with time, but we need to 8. ____________(cover) that essence and make it something modern, or something 9. ____________ can connect the past with the future.”
“Now, the world is ‘flat’. Cultures of other countries can combine with 10. ____________(we) and generate new results. And music can fill the gaps between different nationalities, races and languages with emotions. We share emotions.” Ye added.
Unit 2　The universal language
Period 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading(1)
Ⅰ. 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了影响人们对音乐的喜好的三个主要因素。
一、 1—4 DCCA
1. D　写作目的题。根据第一段可知，我们对音乐的偏好显然是主观的，但也可能是极其不稳定的，它不仅会在一生中发生变化，在几个月甚至几天内也会发生变化，且下文介绍了三个主要因素，所以作者写第一段是为了引入主题。
2. C　推理判断题。根据第三段中“Music, probably from the very beginning … of large groups of participants.”可知，音乐在群体活动中的作用是可以把人们凝聚在一起。
3. C　推理判断题。根据第四段中“These two factors seem to suggest that … our own subjective feeling at the time of listening.”及“This is why when you want … fantastic flexibility of music in our lives.”可知，人们的主观感受在对音乐的喜好上起了重要的作用。
4. A　标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了影响人们对音乐的喜好的三个主要因素。所以A项“什么决定了人们在音乐上的品位”符合文章的主题。
二、 1. 分析：本句为主从复合句。“there are three factors” 是句子的主干部分；“that I think are the main contributors” 是定语从句，修饰先行词 three factors。从句中，that做主语，I think是插入语，are the main contributors 是系动词＋表语。
译文：然而，尽管有如此多的种类，但我认为有三个因素是主要的促成因素。
2. 分析：本句为主从复合句。主体部分为“The kinds of music helped to create very specific mental patterns”，是主谓宾结构，宾语是不定式to create very specific mental patterns。整个句子中间插入两个从句，一个是“that we were exposed to”，为定语从句，修饰主语The kinds of music；另一个是“when we were small”，为时间状语从句。
译文：我们在小时候接触到的音乐类型有助于形成非常特定的思维模式。
3. 分析：本句为并列复合句。整个句子由but连接构成并列句，前一半为主谓宾结构，宾语是to suggest that musical preferences are formed unconsciously，其中that引导宾语从句；后一半为主系表结构。
译文：这两个因素似乎表明，音乐偏好是在无意识中形成的，听众对此并不知晓，但事实显然并非如此。
4. 分析：本句为主从复合句。整个句子是主系表结构，表语由why引导构成表语从句，其中又有“when you want to study”构成时间状语从句。
译文：这就是为什么当你想要学习的时候，你可能会选择一些简单的、没有歌词的音乐。
Ⅱ. 1—5 CAGFE
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐重要的四点原因。
1. 上文“Music is a lot more than how it is defined.”引出话题，说明音乐的内涵远不止它的定义。下文“It can be seen in any part of the world.”说明音乐的广泛性。C项“音乐存在于我们周围的一切事物中”承上启下，符合语境。
2. 空处位于该段段落小标题，应总领该段内容。根据下文“Music provides people with a means to express their true personality through different patterns … it provides people with a means to show themselves.”可知，本段介绍音乐为人们提供了一种展示自我、表达个性的手段。A项“它是一种表达方式”符合段落小标题。
3. 上文“Music assists people in communicating their deepest feeling when they simply cannot find the right words to say.”说明音乐可以帮助人们表达内心最深处的感受。下文“However, with music, people can find the right words by either listening to songs or composing songs.”引出转折，说明音乐可以做到这点。G项“在我们的生活中，有时向他人表达我们的感受是很难做到的”承上启下，符合语境。
4. 根据上文“Being a member of a band or choir is another approach that uses music to bring people together.”可知，音乐将人们聚集在一起。F项“考虑到人们因为音乐走到了一起，音乐很重要”承接上文，符合语境，且句式与另三段最后一句格式相符。
5. 上文“Music has been written in history ever since; it is also present in mathematics and science.”说明音乐也存在数学和科学中。下文“Music is most appreciated because it is felt everywhere.”说明音乐无处不在。E项“没有音乐的存在，生活可能会变得枯燥乏味”承上启下，符合语境。
Ⅲ. 1—5 ACDCA　6—10 DBCBA　11—15 BDABC
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者的儿子Dino喜欢音乐，音乐帮助他克服了语言障碍，并与他人建立了联系。在他父亲去世后，音乐给了他一条走出黑暗的路。
1. softly轻轻地，轻柔地；loudly大声地；politely礼貌地；roughly大致，粗略地。根据上文“My son, Dino, was born with only two pounds and spent his first month in ICU.”可知，Dino在重症监护室，作者应是播放轻柔的音乐。
2. grew长大；turned转弯；remained仍然是，保持；proved证明。根据上文“My son, Dino, was born with only two pounds”以及下文small for his age可知，Dino出生时只有两磅重，童年时期仍然显得瘦小。
3. mental精神的；emotional情绪的；educational教育的；physical身体的。根据下文walking and talking可知，此处指Dino的身体发育方面的情况。
4. common普通的；abnormal异常的；extraordinary非凡的，不一般的；typical典型的。根据下文“Dino was completely __6__ to the music”可知，作者看到Dino喜欢音乐，故此处指注意到一些不寻常的事情。
5. concert音乐会；lecture讲座；exhibition展览；party聚会。根据下文At the end of the concert可知，博物馆的门厅里有一场音乐会。
6. addicted沉迷的；suited合适的；devoted 全心全意的；attracted被吸引的。根据下文“so he forgot all about the dinosaurs”可知，Dino完全被音乐吸引住了，所以他完全忘记了恐龙。
7. costume服装；instrument乐器；emotion情绪；profession职业。根据上文asked each musician和常识可知，Dino应是询问每个音乐家使用的乐器。
8. competitions比赛；festivals节日；lessons课程；gatherings聚会。根据下文“Within weeks, Dino started on advanced classical pieces.”和give him a mini lesson可知，作者给Dino报了音乐课。
9. proud骄傲的；strong强大的；generous慷慨的；capable有能力的。yet表示转折，故此处和gentle、quiet相对，strong符合语境。
10. passed away去世；ran away逃跑；stood out突出；passed out晕倒。根据下文my husband's death可知，Dino的爸爸去世了。
11. awaken唤醒；breathed将……注入；removed移除；buried埋葬。上文提到Dino被音乐吸引，作者给他报了音乐课，故此处指曾经给他注入活力的乐器，固定短语breathe life into … 意为“给……带来起色，注入活力”。
12. music音乐；water水；light光；dust灰尘。根据上文“For months, the instruments … went untouched”可知，乐器几个月没动，故蒙上了一层灰尘。
13. floating飘动；breaking打破；running跑步；stepping踩，踏。结合music以及out of Dino's room可知，此处指音乐从房间飘扬出来。
14. amusing好笑的；amazing令人惊奇的；average平均的；strange奇怪的。根据下文changed his life, bringing him so many new experiences, opportunities and friends可知，Dion有一种神奇的天赋。
15. shyness害羞；guilt内疚；darkness黑暗；shame羞耻。根据上文“after we lost his dad”和语境可知，音乐带Dino走出了失去父亲后黑暗的生活。
Period 2　Language focus on Reading(2)
Ⅰ. 1—5 CDACC　6—8 BBD
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了生于古巴的音乐人Curbelo利用上海的一个饭店招音乐人的机会来到了中国，从此她在中国开启了自己的音乐之旅。
1. C　细节理解题。根据第三段中“I hesitated in the beginning because I didn't think there was room for Latino culture in a country with so much traditional culture”可知，Curbelo最开始犹豫是因为她担心拉美文化不被接受。
2. D　推理判断题。根据第四段“This musical journey took her all across China—touring, recording and even producing music for famous brands. Among her most memorable moments … other foreign artists.”可知，Curbelo的音乐之旅非常丰富精彩，其中上海世博会开幕式上的演出令她非常难忘。由此推知，她的音乐之旅是令人难忘的。
3. A　细节理解题。根据第五段中“Luckily, there is some free time when she can do something she likes. In her free time she always records or visits the shows of other musicians.”可知，有更多自由时间的时候，Curbelo会经常去欣赏其他音乐家的演出。
4. C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Singing in Chinese is always the most difficult but it brings me much satisfaction. Besides, I have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture”可知，虽然用中文唱歌很难，但是这给Curbelo带来了满足感，并让她对中国传统文化有了进一步的了解。由此推知，她认为用中文唱歌非常有意义。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究表明无论语言和熟悉程度如何，人类对音乐的感受是类似的。
5. C　推理判断题。根据第一段中“The fact that music has been with us for so long explains why it affects us both mentally and physically. Tears can uncontrollably well up even in the most hardened eyes … We have evolved to feel music.”可知，第一段提到的歌曲具有情感冲击力。
6. B　细节理解题。根据第二段“There's plentiful evidence that humans really feel music, but are the feelings universal If humans from different cultures … wanted to find out.”可知，中国和芬兰的研究人员旨在探索人们对音乐的感受。
7. B　推理判断题。根据第四段中“Furthermore, the results show that humans feel music in the same way regardless of language and familiarity.”以及本段上下文可知，人类对音乐的反应类似。
8. D　推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, the researchers note that their experiment only analyzed two cultures, meaning it's possible that people living in a faraway part of the world would react to music very differently, which will be the highlight of their further study.”可知，本项研究只分析了两种文化，不具有普遍性，故该团队将来会扩大实验参与者的范围。
Ⅱ. 1. The music of Butterfly Lovers took us through the twists and turns of a classic story about a young couple torn apart by their families.
2. When the two lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, first meet, the music is light and pleasant, as if whispering to the audience.　3. Then the music gets dramatic with heavier notes and that is when the lovers are separated because Zhu's father forces her to marry another man. Angry and sad, Liang falls sick and dies.　4. Overcome with sorrow, she jumps into his grave. Finally, the music takes a softer turn and ends on a bittersweet note, telling us how the couple transform into butterflies and fly away to be together forever.　5. The music combines Chinese and Western musical elements: it is played on some Western instruments, but more significantly, much of the music has its roots in Chinese Yue Opera.　6. This unique combination has made us realize that music is indeed a universal language.
Period 3　Grammar and usage
Ⅰ. 1—5 CADBC　6—7 DC
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了www.网站提供的一些有趣的电视剧、歌剧、电影和音乐等文娱资源。
1. C　细节理解题。根据TV: The Crown(Season Six)部分中“And, yes, those initial episodes will address the death of Princess Diana, played by Elizabeth Debicki, a talented Australian actress.”可知，《王冠》会吸引那些喜欢Elizabeth Debicki表演的人。
2. A　细节理解题。根据TV: The Crown(Season Six)部分中“Netflix, November 16.”；OPERA: Later the Same Evening部分中“Peter Jay Sharp Theater, November 12, 15, and 17.”；MOVIE: Fallen Leaves部分中“In theaters, November 17.”和MUSIC: Heaven Knows部分中“Warner Records UK, November 10.”可知，这些流媒体服务的共同点在于它们将于11月进入市场。
3. D　细节理解题。根据MUSIC: Heaven Knows部分中“This fall, her first complete studio recorded album, consisting of 13 songs, will be released.”可知，Heaven Knows是PinkPantheress的第一张完整的录音室专辑。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了著名音乐家龚琳娜在北京大学附属中学的音乐会和音乐教学方法。她认为中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学，并将继续创作基于中国民间音乐或古诗的歌曲，让孩子们更好地了解中国音乐之美，从而拥有文化自信心。
4. B　推理判断题。根据第二段中“It's arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots” 可知，这首歌曲是暗指《离骚》中的经典诗句：“路漫漫其修远兮，吾将上下而求索”，它被安排在音乐会的开头，旨在让人们“寻根”。
5. C　细节理解题。根据第四段中“Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies.”可知，龚琳娜认为中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学而不是音乐学院。
6. D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.”可知，龚琳娜的愿景是继续写一些基于中国民间音乐或古诗的歌曲。
7. C　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Gong Linna, well known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music … music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.”可知，本文主要介绍了著名音乐家龚琳娜在北京大学附属中学的音乐会和音乐教学方法。她认为中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学，并将继续创作基于中国民间音乐或古诗的歌曲，让孩子们更好地了解中国音乐之美，从而拥有文化自信心。C项“音乐教育有助于获得文化自信”概括文章主旨，符合标题。
Ⅱ. 1. amazing　2. the　3. by　4. to study
5. itself　6. inspired　7. that　8. combination
9. struck　10. saying
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了中国美术史上最了不起的画马艺术家之一——韩干。
1. 考查形容词。空处应填入形容词做定语修饰horse painters。amaze的形容词形式amazing，意为“令人惊叹的”。
2. 考查冠词。表示在某个朝代应用定冠词the。
3. 考查介词。by accident是固定搭配，意为“偶然”。
4. 考查非谓语动词。空处应填入不定式做后置定语，修饰名词way，意为“……的方法”。
5. 考查反身代词。空处应填入反身代词做宾语the animal的同位语，主要起加强语气的作用。
6. 考查动词时态。空处应填入谓语动词。根据上下文可知，此处描述过去的动作，应用一般过去时。
7. 考查定语从句。此处为定语从句，先行词是detail，指物，且先行词前有 every修饰，用关系代词that引导。
8. 考查名词。根据上文 a perfect 可知，此处应填名词做表语，combine的名词形式为combination。
9. 考查非谓语动词。根据上文 were和下文 by可知，空处应填入过去分词。be struck by意为“被……感动；对……印象深刻”。
10. 考查非谓语动词。空处应填入非谓语动词做状语。主语Those与动词say是逻辑上的主动关系，故用现在分词。
Period 4　Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 1. stared　2. collection　3. instantly
4. volume　5. satisfaction　6. unusual
7. complicated　8. forever　9. disc　10. exploded
Ⅱ. 1—4 ADAC
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了巴西的亚马孙雨林中部的一个部落随着其最后一个成员的离世而消失了，同时分析了其中的原因并指出了巴西政府对于保护土著群体的不作为。
1. A　细节理解题。根据第一、二段内容可知，这名男子带着他所在部落的文化及疑团离世了，这个与世隔绝的部落也就灭绝了。
2. D　词义猜测题。根据第四段中by an administration that has prioritized development of the Amazon over conservation可知，政府优先考虑开发亚马孙，而不是对这个地方进行保护，因此削弱了对土著群体的保护，从而导致土著群体的消失，致使悲剧发生，故画线词意为“削弱”。
3. A　推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知，保护机构想要提供玉米和箭保护“洞人”，但他很恐惧且具有攻击性，所以机构尊重他的独居。由此可知，1996年，保护“洞人”的行动失败了。
4. C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“For me, he was somehow a miracle: to be able to survive on his own, not speak to anybody and avoid all contact maybe out of grief or determination”可知，“洞人”在他的部落成员被杀害之后，与外界老死不相往来，一人独自守着8 000公顷的土地，经多次袭击后仍活了很久，因此Fiona Watson认为“洞人”是一个奇迹。
Ⅲ. 1—5 EDACG
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了音乐对于老年人身心健康的好处。
1. 根据下文“In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders.”可知，老年人精神和情绪方面会产生问题。E项“然而，它通常涉及一系列身体和精神上的挑战”与上文“Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom.”形成转折，同时自然引出下文内容，符合语境。
2. 根据上文“Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure.”可知，音乐能够引起强烈的情感和快乐。D项“这有助于人们在抑郁或焦虑时感觉好一些”，其中This指的正是上文提到的音乐所具有的力量。
3. 空处为段首句，为本段主旨句。根据下文“A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.”可知，本段主要讲述的是音乐可以让你想起曾经的快乐的回忆。A项“音乐还能打开被遗忘的记忆大门”与本段内容相符，适合作为主旨句，引领下文。
4. 根据下文“For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive tasks is shown to improve older people's cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.”可知，下文例子想要表达的是置身于背景音乐之中就可以改善老年人的认知过程。C项“即使是被动听音乐也能帮助老年人更好地思考”引领下文，符合语境。
5. 根据上文“In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience.”可知，本段是全文的总结，指出音乐是延缓老年人衰老的重要方式。G项“因此，这种可获得的干预措施应成为健康老龄化的主要政策优先事项”是上文内容的总结，指出既然音乐可以延缓老年人衰老，那么我们可以让这种干预措施成为优先事项。
Ⅳ. One possible version：
Dear_Jenny，
Knowing that you are very interested in the upcoming Chinese music competition in our school, I recommend you to choose The Butterfly Lovers for the following reasons.
Firstly, the music is very beautiful, and the story behind it is really touching. In addition, it was mostly played on a violin. If you can play this music on the piano that you are good at, it will be a perfect combination of Chinese and Western music culture, giving audience a refreshing feeling.
I hope that my advice will be of help for you. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li_Hua
Period 5　Extended reading(1)
Ⅰ. 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了音乐天才Samuel的故事：他在不懂乐谱，也从来没有上过钢琴课的情况下，演奏出了很难的乐曲。
一、 1—4 DBCB
1. D　细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, he can play very difficult … minutes after he hears them.”可知，Samuel在听完一个乐曲几分钟后，就可以立刻演奏出这些很难学的乐曲。
2. B　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Samuel wanted to become a lawyer … studies law and music.”可推知，Samuel本想成为律师而不是音乐家。
3. C　细节理解题。根据第三段中“About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons.”可知，Samuel在读不懂乐谱也没上过音乐课的情况下就会弹钢琴，这让人们非常惊讶。
4. B　标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了音乐天才Samuel的故事，他在不懂乐谱，也从来没有上过钢琴课的情况下就能够演奏很难的乐曲。
二、 1. 分析：本句为主从复合句。Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly做状语，其中that引导宾语从句，主体部分“his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable”是主谓宾结构，其中“Samuel is unbelievable”是宾语从句。
译文：他的老师们说，Samuel记住了这首又长又难的乐曲并完美地演奏出来，这让人惊叹不已，他真是不可思议。
2. 分析：本句为简单句。About two years ago为时间状语；I为句子主语；decided是谓语动词；to start playing the piano为动词不定式短语做宾语；without being able to read music and without having any lessons为方式状语。
译文：大约两年前，在既不会读乐谱，也没有学过任何课程的前提下，我突然决定开始弹钢琴。
3. 分析：本句为主从复合句。“that is so difficult that many professional pianists can't play it”为定语从句，修饰 a piece；在这个定语从句中，so … that … 引导结果状语从句，表示 “如此……以至于……”。
译文：他正在学的一首曲子太难了，以至于许多专业钢琴家都弹不出来。
4. 分析：本句为简单句。However为过渡词，主体部分“Samuel's ability to remember things doesn't stop with music”是主谓结构；主语Samuel's ability to remember things中to remember things为不定式做后置定语，修饰ability。
译文：然而，Samuel的记忆能力并不局限于音乐方面。
Ⅱ. 1—5 DCGFA
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章从三个角度介绍了悲伤的音乐确实能让我们振作起来的原因。
1. 根据下文“Yet sad music does pull us in and lift us up.”可知，悲伤的音乐的确有积极作用，yet表示转折。D项“很少有人意识到悲伤的音乐让我们感觉良好”符合语境。
2. 根据上文“When we experience real life loss, or empathize with another's pain, certain hormones are released within us.”和下文“They do so by making us feel calmed and supported.”可知，体内的激素对于我们情感有修复的作用。C项“这些帮助我们处理失落和痛苦的情绪”符合语境。
3. 根据下文“Feeling moved can come from us suddenly feeling closer to other people … This lets us share an emotional experience with others.”可知，这里在描述被感动时心理上的感受，侧面讲喜欢悲伤音乐的另一个原因。G项“从心理学上讲，我们喜欢悲伤歌曲的一个关键原因是它们深深地打动了我们”符合语境。
4. 根据上文“Adele takes hard life experiences and makes sense of them. This is what sad art does.”可知，悲伤的歌曲使苦难变得有意义。F项“它吸收了这个世界的痛苦和磨难，并赋予它意义”是对上文进一步解释说明，符合语境。
5. 根据上文“They let us feel her sadness, share our suffering, and connect with others. To all of us, Adele's songs say”可知，通过听Adele的歌，我们可以彼此分享痛苦，悲伤不再是一个人的。A项“你不是一个人在承受痛苦”符合语境。
Ⅲ. 1. but　2. independently　3. when
4. followed　5. its　6. launched　7. with
8. to establish　9. observations　10. exploring
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的太空计划虽起步晚于俄罗斯和美国，但在短时间内却取得了巨大的进步。
1. 考查连词。上下文为转折关系，应用连词but。
2. 考查副词。空处修饰动词send，做状语，应用副词形式。
3. 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词2003，在从句中做时间状语，只能用关系副词when引导。
4. 考查非谓语动词。completed是谓语，空处应填非谓语动词做状语；主语Shenzhou 6 and Shenzhou 7和动词follow之间为逻辑上的被动关系，应用过去分词形式。
5. 考查代词。根据下文名词surface可知，空处应填形容词性物主代词做定语。
6. 考查动词时态。空处做谓语，根据上下文语境可知，应用一般过去时。
7. 考查介词。dock with是固定搭配，意为“与……对接”。
8. 考查非谓语动词。名词plan后接动词不定式做后置定语。
9. 考查名词复数。根据并列连词and可知，空处应填名词和measurements做make的并列宾语，可数名词observation意为“观测”，此处应用名词的复数形式与measurements保持一致。
10. 考查非谓语动词。固定句型it is a waste of time and money doing sth，意为“浪费时间和金钱做某事”，it为形式主语，用动名词exploring做真正的主语。
Period 6　Extended reading(2) & Project
Ⅰ. 1—5 BABDB　6—8 BCD
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自闭症男孩 Daniel 乐观生活，用实际行动激励其他自闭症青少年实现梦想的故事。
1. B　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Unable to walk and in a wheelchair until he was six years old, Daniel turned to books and could read fluently at age four.”可知，Daniel在六岁之前一直坐在轮椅上，直到六岁才能行走。
2. A　细节理解题。根据第四段中“The response to it has been very positive.”可知，Daniel的Cracked As A Crab一书得到了读者的积极回应。
3. B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Daniel has plans to write more books”可知，虽然Daniel已经出版了一本书，但是他还是决定继续写书。
4. D　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段中“He also has autism, something he says doesn't define him but inspires him.”可知，本文主要讲述了自闭症男孩Daniel乐观生活，出版了自己的第一本书，并用实际行动激励其他自闭症青少年实现梦想的故事。
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界著名的披头士乐队新歌《Now and Then》的创作过程，并回顾了披头士乐队的发展历程。
5. B　细节理解题。根据第一段中“It's special because it's the last song the Beatles will ever make.”可知，这首歌很特别，因为这是披头士的最后一首歌。
6. B　细节理解题。根据第四段中“The recording of Mr Lennon's singing had a loud electric humming sound that meant it couldn't be used on a finished record.”和“New computer methods had made it possible to separate out Mr Lennon's voice and clean up the recording to get rid of the hum.”可知，发行《Now and Then》的决定因素是消除