限时规范练(11) MUSIC（Word练习）-【优化指导】2025年高考英语一轮复习高中总复习·第1轮（人教版）

限时规范练(十一)　UNIT 5　MUSIC (限时30分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2024·浙江高三联考) 1840's Original KAZOO (卡祖笛) 　　What is a kazoo? Kazoo is a very special wind instrument which hums through the human voice and enhances the sound，similar to the saxophone. Playing kazoo doesn't need to learn music theory，recite music scores，or even practice. Kazoo may sound like a saxophone and trumpet. It is often played when a guest is welcomed. 　　Kazoo History The kazoo roots date back to Africa where they were originally used for sacred ceremonies，although the exact purpose is still a mystery to all. Later，the kazoo was used to drive away enemies，not as a musical instrument. 　　How to play? Kazoo has a simple structure. The flute is big at one end and small at the other. When playing，you should hold the big head in your mouth without blowing，but hum a tune with your throat. The vibration of the vocal cord drives the vibration of the sound film on the flute to make a sound. For beginners，“doo­doo” is a perfect attempt. Remember DON'T BLOW—HUM. 　　Maintenance It is recommended to keep your kazoo clean and dry. Excessive saliva (唾液) does not do the tin much good. Also food intake must be considered. Beer，garlic and chilli have a strange effect on the sound，but don't be anxious. Some people even prefer these effects. From time to time the membrane (薄膜) may need replacing through excessive wear or dampness. When removing the old one，you shouldn't use any mechanical tools or it would harm its further use. As for substitution，it is a piece of cake as you just need to cut a piece of waxed paper the size of the hole and screw back the cap. 1.What can we infer about the kazoo? A．It shares a similar working principle with trumpet. B．Professional training for the kazoo is not necessarily required. C．Africans introduced it to the musical field. D．Replacing the membrane frequently can improve its life. 2．Which of the following is suggested for kazoo players according to the passage? A．Blow a tune with your throat. B．Have garlic before your performance. C．Store it in a basement. D．Avoid using scissors to remove the old membrane. 3．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce a unique instrument. B．To persuade us to buy our own kazoo. C．To explain the kazoo's cultural value. D．To stress the importance of using kazoo properly. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种独特的乐器——卡祖笛。 1．B　[解析]细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Playing kazoo doesn't need to learn music theory，recite music scores，or even practice.”可知，演奏卡祖笛不需要学习音乐理论、背诵乐谱，甚至不用练习，也就是不需要专业培训。故选 B。 2．D　[解析]推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“From time to time ... it would harm its further use.”可知，更换薄膜时不应使用机械工具，否则会损坏卡祖笛。因此，应该避免使用剪刀更换薄膜，故选 D。 3．A　[解析]推理判断题。根据文章每段的小标题可知，文章的主要目的是对卡祖笛进行简要介绍，包括卡祖笛是什么、卡祖笛的历史、演奏方法和保养方法等，故选A。 B Eliana Yi dreamed of pursuing piano performance in college，never mind that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave (八度音阶).Unable to fully play many works by Romantic­era composers，including Beethoven and Brahms，she tried anyway—and in her determination to spend hours practicing one of Chopin's compositions which is known for being “stretchy”，wound up injuring herself. “I would just go to pieces，” the Southern Methodist University junior recalled.“There were just too many octaves. I wondered whether I was just going to play Bach and Mozart for the rest of my life.” The efforts of SMU keyboard studies chair Carol Leone are changing all that. Twenty years ago，the school became the first major university in the U．S.to incorporate smaller keyboards into its music program，leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors. Yi reflected on the first time she tried one of the smaller keyboards: “I remember being really excited because my hands could actually reach and play all the right notes，” she said. Ever since，“I haven't had a single injury，and I can practice as long as I want.” For decades，few questioned the size of the conventional piano. If someone's hand span was less than 8.5 inches—the distance considered ideal to comfortably play an octave—well，that's just how it was. Those who attempt “stretchy” passages either get used to omitting notes or risk tendon (腱) injury with repeated play. Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of jazz musicians，she instead favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span and earned a doctorate in musical arts. A few years after joining SMU's music faculty in 1996，the decorated pianist read an article in Piano and Keyboard magazine about the smaller keyboards. As Leone would later write，the discovery would completely renew her life and career. In 2000，she received a grant to retrofit a department Steinway to accommodate a smaller keyboard，and the benefits were immediate. In addition to relieving injury caused by overextended fingers，she said，it gave those with smaller spans the ability to play classic compositions taken for granted by larger­handed counterparts. Smaller keyboards instill many with new confidence. It's not their own limitations that have held them back，they realize; it's the limitations of the instruments themselves. For those devoted to a life of making music，it's as if a cloud has suddenly lifted. 4．What is the similarity between Eliana Yi and Carol Leone? A．Their interest in jazz extended to classical music. B．Short hand span used to restrict their music career. C．They both joined SMU's music faculty years ago. D．Romantic­era composers' music was easy for them. 5．Why did SMU initiate an effort to scale down the piano? A．To reduce the number of octaves. B．To incorporate Bach into its music program. C．To provide fair opportunities for piano majors. D．To encourage pianists to spend more hours practicing. 6．How did Yi probably feel when she played the retrofitted piano? A．Confident. B．Frustrated. C．Challenging. D．Determined. 7．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Who Qualifies as an Ideal Pianist? B．Traditional or Innovative Piano? C．Hard­working Pianists Pays off D．The Story Behind Retrofitted Pianos 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Carol Leone如何引入小钢琴键盘来改变钢琴教育的现状和Eliana Yi使用小钢琴键盘的经历。 4．B　[解析]推理判断题。根据第一段中的“... her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave. (……她的手指几乎达不到一个八度音阶的长度。)”以及第六段中的“Leone is familiar with such challenges ... despite her small hand span (Leone对这些挑战很熟悉……尽管她的手跨距较小)”可知，手跨距短限制了她们的音乐事业，这是Eliana Yi和Carol Leone的相似之处。故选B。 5．C　[解析]细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，SMU将小型键盘纳入音乐课程是为了给Yi和其他钢琴专业的学生创造公平的竞争环境。故选C。 6．A　[解析]细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，当Yi弹奏这架改装过的钢琴时，她感到非常有信心。故选A。 7．D　[解析]标题概括题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Carol Leone如何引入小钢琴键盘来改变钢琴教育的现状。D选项“The Story Behind Retrofitted Pianos (改装钢琴背后的故事)”能概括文章主要内容。故选D。 Ⅱ.完形填空 (2024·河北高三联考)Music has universal power. It helps people from all walks of life find their creative 　1　．Lost Voices is an inspiring initiative that 　2　 teenagers with challenging backgrounds with a platform to express themselves through music.　3　，it helps them find their voice and heal from trauma (创伤). Mike Ball，the founder of Lost Voices，first 　4　 this population in 2005.Invited to speak about his 　5　career，he saw these kids.“They're just like other children; they're just in a different situation，” he said. He firmly believes that these young individuals are often overlooked and 　6　 by the world. His mission is to change that by bringing their voices out. As a writer and music enthusiast，Ball recognized the potential of songwriting as a 　7　 and creative outlet for these young individuals. Motivated by this 　8　，he called on local folk and blues musicians to join him. With a track record of impacting over 2，500 vulnerable (易受伤害的) youths，these initiatives have facilitated 　9　 therapeutic (治疗的) progress and many of the youths have benefited from the initiatives. Lost Voices conducts week­long programs，sending musicians into residential treatment facilities to　10　with the children in small groups. Through this process，the musicians guide and 　11　 the participants to craft their own songs，ultimately helping them find their unique voices. Through the 　12　 of individuals like Mike Ball and the 　13　 efforts of the musicians involved，Lost Voices serves as a signal of 　14　 for these often­forgotten young souls. It shows that their beautiful voices and great talents 　15　 to be heard by the world. 1．A．gestures B．expressions C．thoughts D．talents 2．A．rewards B．entertains C．provides D．challenges 3．A．Meanwhile B．Otherwise C．Instead D．However 4．A．greeted B．invited C．introduced D．encountered 5．A．writing B．singing C．teaching D．recording 6．A．misunderstood B．criticized C．changed D．unheard 7．A．familiar B．positive C．loving D．humorous 8．A．recommendation B．judgment C．realization D．creativity 9．A．frightening B．smooth C．plain D．significant 10．A．engage B．play C．debate D．act 11．A．watch B．assist C．forbid D．command 12．A．experience B．devotion C．motivation D．adventure 13．A．challenging B．limited C．joint D．tiring 14．A．wealth B．struggle C．hope D．peace 15．A．want B．wait C．remain D．deserve 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“失落之声”是一个激励性的倡议，为青少年提供一个通过音乐表达自己的平台，帮助他们找到自己的声音并从创伤中治愈。 1．B　[解析]根据全文及后文“His mission is to change that by bringing their voices out.”可知，音乐可以使人们表达自我。故选B。 2．C　[解析]根据teenagers with challenging backgrounds with a platform to express themselves through music可知，“失落之声”为青少年提供了一个通过音乐表达自己的平台。故选C。 3．A　[解析]根据it helps them find their voice and heal from trauma可知，“失落之声”在给青少年提供平台表达自己的同时帮助青少年找到自己的声音，从创伤中治愈。故选A。 4．D　[解析]根据“Invited to speak about his 　5　 career，he saw these kids.”可知，迈克·鲍尔受邀演讲时第一次遇到这群孩子。故选D。 5．A　[解析]根据第三段的开头“As a writer and music enthusiast ... for these young individuals.”可知，迈克·鲍尔是一位作家，所以是受邀讲述自己的写作生涯。故选A。 6．D　[解析]根据these young individuals are often overlooked可知，迈克·鲍尔认为这些年轻人经常被世界所忽视。故选D。 7．B　[解析]根据and creative outlet for these young individuals可知，这些年轻人具有歌曲创作的潜力，说明了年轻人的积极和创造性。故选B。 8．C　[解析]鲍尔意识到歌曲创作的潜力是这些年轻人积极和创造性的出口，所以他受到这种意识的激励。故选C。 9．D　[解析]根据and many of the youths have benefited from the initiatives可知，这些举措显著促进治疗的进展。故选D。 10．A　[解析]根据“Lost Voices conducts week­long programs，sending musicians into residential treatment facilities to”可知，音乐家以小组的形式与住院治疗机构的孩子接触。engage with表示“与……接触”。故选A。 11．B　[解析]根据the participants to craft their own songs可知，音乐家帮助这些孩子创作自己的歌曲。故选B。 12．B　[解析]迈克·鲍尔等人为了帮助这些年轻人，奉献了很多。故选B。 13．C　[解析]根据“Motivated by this 　8　，he called on local folk and blues musicians to join him.”可知，“失落之声”活动的举办是迈克·鲍尔等个人的奉献和参与其中的音乐家共同努力的结果。故选C。 14．C　[解析]根据“He firmly believes that these young individuals are often overlooked and 　6　 by the world.”可知，通过“失落之声”，这群被世界所忽视的年轻人能够发出希望的信号。故选C。 15．D　[解析]根据to be heard by the world可知，这群被世界所忽视的年轻人的美妙的声音和出众的才能值得被世界听到。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$