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Section Ⅲ Grammar
基 础 巩 固
能 力 提 升
基 础 巩 固
hasn't called
stayed
have come
has been working
has been reading
has been asking
have been waiting
has won
have been looking
has been ringing
has answered
had→has
had→has
had→have
去掉has
come→came
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Module 4 Music
Section Ⅲ Grammar
能力提升
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Are you interested in movie musicals？Here are some best movie musicals you need to watch.
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultra?charming in this time?honored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history. She plays a winning showgirl with a golden singing voice designed for Hollywood stars. You can also see how Gene Kelly (the hero) made a hit in the timeless Singin' in the Rain.
The Sound of Music (1965)
It hit the big screen in 1965 and became an early blockbuster. It's one of those movies that everybody watches again and again. Whether you're singing along to Do?Re?Mi or My Favorite Things, you'll still think of the cute Von Trapp children and the beautiful Austrian setting. Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts into gentleness when singing Edelweiss. And Julie Andrews (the heroine) shows her addictive voice in such songs as I Have Confidence.
Chicago(2002)
Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta?Jones sing and dance as criminals in this musical about fame, envy, and murderous love. Famous songs include Cell Block Tango, where female criminals sing about how they ended up in jail. It won Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Art Direction—Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound in Oscar 2003.
La La Land (2016)
Struggling actress Mia(Emma Stone)and ambitious jazz pianist Sebastian(Ryan Gosling)begin a romance as they both follow their heart in the path of their dreams in Los Angeles. It won Best Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Production Design in Oscar 2017.
【语篇解读】 该文主要介绍了几部最佳音乐剧影片。
1．Which movie musical marks a change in the movie history?
A．Chicago. B．La La Land.
C．Singin' in the Rain. D．The Sound of Music.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultra?charming in this time?honored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history.”可知，电影《雨中曲》的故事背景设定在默片转变成有声片的时期，标志着电影史上的变化，故选C。
2．In which song will you feel gentleness from a serious man?
A．Do?Re?Mi. B．Edelweiss.
C．Singin' in the Rain. D．Cell Block Tango.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句“Christopher Plummer (the hero) is wonderful as the serious captain melts into gentleness when singing Edelweiss.”可知，在Edelweiss这首歌中你可以感受到严肃的上校的温柔，故选B。
3．If you are interested in jazz music, whose role will be your favorite?
A．Ryan Gosling's.
B．Renée Zellweger's.
C．Catherine Zeta?Jones’．
D．Christopher Plummer's.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，对爵士乐感兴趣的人可能最喜欢Ryan Gosling所扮演的爵士乐钢琴家的角色，故选A。
B
Scientists have found that human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays (紫外线) while skiing in the snow?covered areas than sitting on the beach, according to a report by the UK newspaper The Telegraph.
The researchers at Kanazawa Medical University, Japan and American company Johnson conducted the study together. They looked at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a ski trail (a rough path) in Ishikawa District, northern Japan. They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japan's Okinawa District. They found that on the beach, eyes are exposed to a daily 260 kilojoules (千焦耳) of UV a square meter compared to 658 kilojoules in snow?covered areas.
The findings are supported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. According to the agency, the reflection rate of UV light on beaches is often between 10 and 25 percent, compared to 80 percent in the new snow areas. The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300?meter rise in height.
Most of us know that UV rays can harm the skin. That's why we wear sunscreen on our skin before we get out in the sun. But many of us may not realize that UV rays are also harmful to the eyes.
If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye, which is harmful. Your eyes will become red and feel a strange feeling. They may be sensitive to light. Fortunately, this is usually temporary and seldom causes permanent damage to the eyes.
Long?term exposure to UV radiation, however, can be more serious. Scientific studies and researches have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage, which could lead to total blindness.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了一项新的研究——紫外线会对眼睛造成伤害。
4．You would most likely find the article in ________.
A．a medical magazine B．a travel journal
C．a doctor's diary D．a physics textbook
解析：选A 文章出处题。本文主要介绍了研究发现紫外线会对眼睛造成伤害，属于医学研究范畴，最有可能出现在医学杂志上，故A项正确。
5．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Too much eye exposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.
B．Short?time exposure of the eyes to UV rays doesn't harm them at all.
C．Most people know that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the skin.
D．The study was conducted by researchers from Japan，the USA and the UK.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“...exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage, which could lead to total blindness.”可知，长时间暴露于紫外线下可能会导致失明，故A项正确。
6．If a place is 1,500 meters higher, the amount of light increases ________.
A．15 percent B．20 percent
C．25 percent D．30 percent
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300?meter rise in height.”可知，高度每增加三百米，紫外线增加百分之四，由此可知高出1 500米的山上紫外线增加百分之二十，故B项正确。
7．What will the passage most probably talk about next?
A．Never ski on newly fallen snow in Japan.
B．Take some measures to protect your eyes while skiing in new snow areas.
C．Wearing a hat can provide protection while skiing in new snow areas.
D．Go to hospital to have your eyes examined.
解析：选B 推理判断题。文章开头由“科学家发现滑雪时更容易受到紫外线伤害”引出话题，故文章接下来应该会介绍如何在滑雪时避免紫外线伤害的一些有效措施，故B项正确。
Ⅱ.短文改错
(2019·安庆月考)
Alice, my best friend, devotes many energy to her lessons. She is always one of the top student in our class. She loves the music so much that she made it a rule to enjoy songs in her spare time. Alice is always willing to help other, and she often helps us with our lessons. As a volunteer, she has successful organized some voluntary activities. We paid a visit a nursing home last month, so we picked up rubbish near our school. That we did was warmly welcomed. Win honor for our school, Alice is well known to our classmates.
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1．blockbuster n． 大片
2．murderous adj. 凶残的；残忍的
3．expose vt. 揭露；使暴露
4．sensitive adj. 敏感的
If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye, which is harmful.
[分析] 本句为主从复合句。主句为you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye, if引导条件状语从句。which is harmful为非限制性定语从句，修饰a kind of sunburn of the eye。
[翻译] 如果你的眼睛在短时间内暴露在大量的紫外线辐射下，你可能会经历一种对眼睛有害的晒伤。
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Section Ⅳ 单元知识巩固
重 点 单 词
to
to
to
relatively
with / and
to do
combination
depressed
depressing
depression
to
to do
a
of
relaxed
relaxing
relaxation
for
as
to do
of
in
to do/of doing
an
to
with
to
at
at
重 点 短 语
come
to
to
keep
get
lose
in
out of
up
near/close
a
to
重 点 句 型
with/So it is with
It is the same
When asked to answer questions
the moment I saw her
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Module 4 Music
Section Ⅰ Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
能力提升
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2019·郑州一中高二月考)
Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days, musicians are performing in private homes, at haircutting shops, at airports...even on ferry boats.
Musicians like house concerts. At music clubs, they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol. People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.
Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O' Hair Salon, Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials. Then, they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space. The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon, near the hairdryers and make?up tables.
“This is our first show at a hair salon，” Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last week's performance. Frank said she and band members, Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time “interacting” with the audience.
Concerts in people's homes, or small businesses such as O' Hair's, are becoming more popular, musicians say. “There is a more relaxed atmosphere，” said Domenic Cicala, a musician who opened up his O' Hair Salon to concerts. “People really get to know the artists.”
At house concerts, people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers. Often, the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.
“People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend，”said Matt Hart, with Aubrey Zoli making up the Local Strangers, a folk?rock group based in Seattle. At many such concerts, the musicians do not need microphones. Yet, every word of their songs can be heard.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了现代音乐会在举办场地的选择上更加多样化，私人居所、理发店、机场等都成为音乐家表演的场所，并且备受青睐。
1．Why do musicians like house concerts?
A．Because private homes are easier to get to.
B．Because people pay more attention to their music.
C．Because they can do other things while performing.
D．Because they don't have to bring their microphones.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，音乐家喜欢家庭音乐会是因为听众会更专注于倾听音乐。故选B。
2．What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last week's performance?
A．The small performance space.
B．Her first show at a hair salon.
C．Their interaction with the audience.
D．The more relaxed atmosphere.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，上周的表演给Sarah Frank留下最深刻印象的是与听众的互动，故选C。
3．How many music groups are mentioned in the text?
A．One. B．Two.
C．Three. D．Four.
解析：选B 细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文提到了两个乐队，一个是the Bombadils，另一个是西雅图的民谣摇滚乐队the Local Strangers，故选B。
4．What may be the best title for the text?
A．Musicians Struggle to Make a Living
B．People Really Get to Know the Artists
C．Musicians Find New Places to Perform
D．Concertgoers Won't Go to Music Clubs
解析：选C 标题归纳题。根据文章第一段，并结合对文章的整体理解可推知，本文主要讲述了现代音乐会在举办场地的选择上更加多样化，音乐家发现了私人居所、发廊等新的场所来表演，故选C。
B
Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him. He had tripped (绊倒) and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a glove.
Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the things. Since they were going the same way, he offered to carry some things for the boy.
As they walked, Mark discovered the boy's name was Bill. He loved video games, baseball and history, but he was having trouble with some of his subjects.
They arrived at Bill's home first. Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television.The afternoon passed pleasantly with some laughs and talks. Then Mark went home.
They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated from junior school.
Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.
Bill reminded Mark of the day years ago when they had first met.“Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day？” asked Bill.
“You see, I took away all my things from school. I had stored away some of my mother's sleeping pills. I was going home to kill myself. But after we spent some time talking and laughing, I realized that if I had died, I would have missed so many good times. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more. You saved my life.”
【语篇解读】 在比尔对生活感到绝望时，马克在回家的路上帮助了他，之后和他一起回家并且和他谈心、玩耍，结果两人成了好朋友。朋友的热情使比尔重新拥有了生活的希望。
5．When Bill fell down on his way home, Mark ________.
A．didn't notice that
B．went away quickly
C．carried all the things for him
D．helped him pick up the things
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the things.”可知比尔摔倒了之后，马克帮他捡起东西，故选D。
6．Which of the following is NOT true?
A．Mark was a warm?hearted boy.
B．Bill and Mark were in the same school.
C．Bill was good at all of his subjects.
D．Bill loved video games, baseball and history.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“He loved video games, baseball and history, but he was having trouble with some of his subjects.”可知比尔不擅长一些学科，故选C。
7．At Bill's home, they didn't ________.
A．drink some Coke
B．play video games
C．have a pleasant talk
D．watch TV
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，他们喝可乐，看电视，愉快地谈话，故选B。
8．Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark to talk because he ________.
A．hoped to go on holiday together
B．wanted to kill himself again
C．hoped to have lunch together
D．wanted to tell him his story
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据最后三段可知，毕业前三天比尔要和马克谈话是为了告诉他自己的故事，故选D。
Ⅱ.语法填空
Are you a teenager 1. ________ (absorb) in music？If so, I will give you a warning—the music you love could end up making you deaf. More 2. ________ (specific), the way you listen to the music you love could make you deaf.
The problem is headphones. In the past, we played music out into the air. Then earmuff?style (耳罩式) headphones 3. ________ (invent) and we were able to play music much closer to our ears. Now we have earbuds (耳塞), which many doctors think are 4. ________ (bad) than older headphones because they play music directly into the ears. Also，earbuds are not as good as blocking outside noise，so people 5. ________ use them may turn the volume 6. ________ to dangerous levels.
What's the dangerous level？Well，it 7. ________ (depend) on how long you are going to listen to the noise. Very, very loud sounds can be dangerous to your hearing. But scary 8. ________ (true) is that even seemingly “normal” noise can be dangerous 9. ________ you listen to it all the time.
Think for a minute about how long you spend 10. ________ (listen) to loud noise with headphones every day. Then do some research. There are resources online to tell you what volumes are safe, and for how long.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了要注意听音乐的方式，戴耳机听音乐时开很大的音量可能会对听力造成损害。
1．解析：考查形容词。be absorbed in...意为“被……吸引住”，符合语境，故填absorbed。
答案：absorbed
2．解析：考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处是用副词修饰整个句子。
答案：specifically
3．解析：考查动词时态和语态。分析句意可知，headphones与invent之间是被动关系，因此需用被动语态；且此处表示过去发生的动作，故用一般过去时。
答案：were invented
4．解析：考查形容词比较级。根据空后的“than older headphones”可以判断，此处要用形容词的比较级。故填worse。
答案：worse
5．解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处为定语从句的关系词，在从句中作主语，且先行词为people，故用who/that。
答案：who / that
6．解析：考查介词。turn up为固定搭配，意为“开大，调高(音量、热量等)”。
答案：up
7．解析：考查主谓一致。此处叙述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，且此处主语为it，故填depends。
答案：depends
8．解析：考查名词。空前的scary是形容词，并修饰空处，故填truth。
答案：truth
9．解析：考查连词。根据句意可知，空处引导状语从句，既可表条件也可表时间，故用if / when。
答案：if / when
10．解析：考查固定搭配。spend time doing sth.表示“花时间做某事”，故用listening。
答案：listening
1．concertgoer n． 常参加音乐会者
2．hair salon 发廊
But after we spent some time talking and laughing, I realized that if I had died, I would have missed so many good times.
[分析] 本句为主从复合句。after... laughing 为时间状语从句。主句为I realized that...，其中that为宾语从句，作realized的宾语，并且在宾语从句中又含有一个主从复合句，if为条件状语从句，主句为I would have...times。
[翻译] 但在我们聊了一会儿笑了一会儿之后，我意识到如果我死了，我会错过很多美好的时光。
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Section Ⅰ Introduction & Reading
and Vocabulary
基 础 巩 固
能 力 提 升
语 篇 理 解
基 础 巩 固
interpret
regarding
melody
relative
characteristic
combine
depress
ambition
give concerts
(be) true of/for
give life to
(be) the same with
share feelings and ideas with
make contact with
compose music
where she also studied the guzheng
to respect the traditions
It's the same with
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Section Ⅱ Integrating
Skills & Cultural Corner
基 础 巩 固
能 力 提 升
基 础 巩 固
ambition
compose
combined
depressed
relaxed
relief
presented
honour
Therefore
handled
to beat
have been waiting
of/for
with
combined
with
depressed
to have
in
taken
relief
Drawing
depressed→depressing
去掉第一个in
sudden前加a
look→looking
去掉when
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Module 4 Music
Section Ⅱ Integrating Skills & Cultural Corner
能力提升
Ⅰ.七选五
(2019·广西适应性测试)
Creating a good study environment takes a little planning. It is well worth the time as the end result will be much more productive study time. Many people fail to do this and wonder why they cannot concentrate. After a couple of times of studying the right way, most people will be surprised at how much they can actually enjoy studying. 1
Know concentration is the key. Reduce every possible distraction. Turn off the television and go in an area where you will not be interrupted by people. 2 If you are studying on your computer—don't get distracted by emails.
3 If it is too dim(暗的), your eyes will be injured and leave you tired and eager to close your eyes. It will be better if it is with natural light, which can wake you up and help you think.
Choose a comfortable seat. 4 Now a couch can work just fine for this as long as you don't find yourself lying flat after a few minutes. The whole point of studying is to be able to concentrate on the study matter.
5 Now this is for the person who needs the background noise. If you find yourself thinking about the song then maybe silence is better for you.
Keep something to drink and snack on close by to keep your blood sugar stable. Obviously sugary foods will give you a quick rush but you will also have a quick low afterward.
A．Learn more to make the study environment different.
B．Turn on some music.
C．If you can, turn off your cellphone.
D．Find a place that is proper to read.
E．It should have a good back support and a good feeling.
F．Some people can study with lots of activities going on.
G．Read on to learn how to create a good study environment.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了如何创造良好的学习环境。
1．解析：选G 根据该段第一句“Creating a good study environment takes a little planning.”和下文内容可知， 应选G项来承上启下。
2．解析：选C 空处前一句建议关掉电视机以免受影响， 空处后一句建议不要受电子邮件的影响； 据此可判断， 空处表示关掉某种影响学习的电子设备， 故选C项“如果你能做到的话， 关掉你的手机”。
3．解析：选D 下文介绍了光线太暗对眼睛的影响并建议在自然光下学习； 据此可以判断， 该处主要建议找一个合适的地方看书， 故D项正确。
4．解析：选E 根据空前一句“Choose a comfortable seat.”可知， 本段主要建议选一个舒适的座位； 据此可以判断， E项符合文意。
5．解析：选B 根据该段的最后一句“If you find yourself thinking about the song then maybe silence is better for you.”可知， 该段主要建议播放一些音乐， 故B项正确。
Ⅱ.完形填空
When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didn't 1 . At twelve, she asked our parents if she could 2 a full?time music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister 3 talent.
I was better at my 4 . My teacher had told my parents that I had great 5 . So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 6 me. But the only time he was 7 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p．m.. Back then, I was 8 about the British TV show The Avengers, which was 9 every Saturday at 3 p．m.. I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour. So I 10 this amazing opportunity. Today, I don't even have a 11 in my house.
My sister became an engineer, but she 12 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she switched her 13 . She went back to college, got a (n) 14 in music education，and became a music teacher. She starts kids off on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 15 .
Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a recital. A big crowd of friends and family 16 for her. As she played, I looked around at the 17 . Everyone was 18 enjoying the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person that remembered that 7?year?old kid making those perfectly 19 sounds and knew how far she had come, despite 20 .
Talent is important. But enthusiasm is even more important.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。通过讲述妹妹追求梦想的经历告诉我们：天赋很重要，但更重要的是热情。
1．A.advance B．quit
C．reflect D．listen
解析：选B 根据上文的“How did she sound？Terrible.”可知，“我”妹妹的小提琴演奏得糟糕透了；结合本句的“But”表示的转折意义可知，她没有放弃(quit)。
2．A.inspect B．open
C．attend D．visit
解析：选C 根据上文可知，尽管妹妹的小提琴演奏得很糟糕，但是她仍不愿放弃；据此可以判断，本句句意为：在十二岁时，她问父母她是否可以去全日制的音乐学校上学。attend school为固定搭配，意为“上学”。
3．A.lacked B．spotted
C．possessed D．admired
解析：选A 根据上文父母没有答应让她去全日制音乐学校学习可以判断，每个人都认为“我”的妹妹缺乏(lacked) 天赋，故A项正确。
4．A.major B．project
C．composition D．instrument
解析：选D 根据本段第三句的“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area”可知，“我”的父母为“我”找了当地最好的钢琴老师教“我”学钢琴；据此可以判断，与妹妹相比，“我”更擅长“我”的乐器。
5．A.patience B．enthusiasm
C．potential D．ambition
解析：选C 由上题解析可以判断，老师告诉父母说“我”很有潜能(potential)。A项意为“耐心”，B项意为“热情”，D项意为“抱负”，都与语境不符。
6．A.train B．examine
C．correct D．challenge
解析：选A 参见上题解析。A项意为“培训，教育”；B项意为“检查”；C项意为“改正”；D项意为“挑战”。
7．A.punctual B．skillful
C．occupied D．available
解析：选D 根据语境可知，钢琴老师只有每周六下午三点有空。D项意为“有空的”，符合语境，故D项正确。A项意为“准时的”，B项意为“技术好的”，C项意为“使用中的”，都与语境不符。
8．A.sensitive B．crazy
C．serious D．particular
解析：选B 根据本句中的“about the British TV show”可判断，“我”热衷于一档英国电视节目。be crazy about为固定搭配，意为“热衷于”，故B项正确。A项意为“敏感的”，C项意为“严肃的”，D项意为“特别的，挑剔的”，都与语境不符。
9．A.filmed B．designed
C．aired D．commented
解析：选C 根据该句中的“every Saturday at 3 p．m.”可知，这档英国电视节目在每周六的下午三点播放。air在本句中意为“播出，播送”，属于熟词生义，故C项正确。A项意为“拍电影”，B项意为“设计”，D项意为“评论”。
10．A.jumped at B．turned down
C．waited for D．opened up
解析：选B 根据上文的“I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour.”可知，“我”不让任何事情占用“我”看这档节目的时间，据此可以判断，“我”拒绝了这一机会。B项意为“拒绝”，符合语境，故B项正确。A项意为“迫不及待地接受”，C项意为“等待，等候”，D项意为“打开”，都与语境不符。
11．A.tutor B．violin
C．musician D．piano
解析：选D 根据本段的“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area”可以判断，由于“我”拒绝了学钢琴，所以现在家里甚至一台钢琴也没有，故D项正确。
12．A.never B．once
C．already D．even
解析：选A 根据空后两句可知，“我”妹妹在四十几岁时上大学学习音乐；据此可知，尽管“我”妹妹成了一名工程师，但是她从未(never) 停止对音乐的追求，故A项正确。
13．A.attitude B．career
C．plan D．position
解析：选B 根据下文的“and became a music teacher”可知，在她四十几岁时，她改变了职业(career)，从工程师成为一名音乐老师，故B项正确。A项意为“态度”，C项意为“计划”，D项意为“地位”，都与语境不符。
14．A.scholarship B．sponsor
C．degree D．assistant
解析：选C 根据句中的“She went back to college”和“and became a music teacher”可知，她重返大学学习音乐，并取得了音乐教育的学位(degree)，成了一名音乐老师。A项意为“奖学金”，B项意为“赞助人”，D项意为“助手”，都与语境不符。
15．A.provided B．imagined
C．received D．expected
解析：选C 根据上文可知，“我”的父母认为妹妹没有音乐天赋，拒绝了妹妹上全日制音乐学校的请求，据此可以判断，妹妹做音乐老师时，给了孩子们她未曾得到(received) 的鼓励和支持。A项意为“提供”，B项意为“想象”，D项意为“期望”，都与语境不符。
16．A.voted B．feared
C．stayed up D．turned up
解析：选D 根据上文的“put on a recital”可知，妹妹和一位钢琴家举办了一场演奏会；据此可以判断，朋友和家人们都到场了。A项意为“投票”，B项意为“担心，害怕”，C项意为“熬夜”，D项意为“到达，露面”。
17．A.students B．audience
C．spotlights D．platform
解析：选B 根据下文的“enjoying the music”可知，所有人都在欣赏妹妹演奏的音乐；据此可知，“我”环顾了四周的观众(audience)，故B项正确。A项意为“学生”，C项意为“聚光灯”，D项意为“平台，讲台”。
18．A.obviously B．desperately
C．appropriately D．anxiously
解析：选A 根据本句中的“enjoying the music”可知，很显然(obviously)，所有人都在欣赏妹妹演奏的音乐。B项意为“绝望地”，C项意为“恰当地”，D项意为“着急地”，都与语境不符。
19．A.booming B．pleasing
C．awful D．powerful
解析：选C 根据上文的“How did she sound？Terrible.”可知，七岁时，“我”妹妹的小提琴演奏得糟糕透了(awful)，故C项正确。A项意为“迅速发展的”，B项意为“令人愉快的”，D项意为“有力量的”，都与语境不符。
20．A.everything B．something
C．everybody D．somebody
解析：选A 根据本句中的“and knew how far she had come，despite ...”并结合上文可知，“我”想起了妹妹七岁时演奏小提琴的糟糕的声音，只有“我”知道她不顾一切(everything) 走了多远。
1．distraction n． 使人分心的事
2．stable adj. 稳定的
3．pal n． 朋友
