英语读与练15-2025届高三英语复习备考

英语读与练15 Dancing through life 舞出我天地 舞蹈也能跨越文化障礙。当上海的公园里充满活力的广场舞与充满异域风情的乌兹别克斯坦传统舞蹈同时上演时，那会是怎样一种场景？ 1 In 2019， I found a special place in Shanghai at Donghua University. Early in the morning at a local park， old people were dancing. It was amazing， and I loved to watch them while drinking my coffee. Sometimes， I would even join them. They didn’t care if you missed a step; everyone just danced and had fun. 2 I’ve been dancing since I was little，back in Uzbekistan， where I’m from. My parents weren’t dancers， but they loved watching me dance to music as a kid. At 3 or 4， I started dance classes. I can still remember my first big performance when I felt nervous but kept dancing even after forgetting some steps. This made me love dancing more and want to get better. 3 Among these dances， one of my favorites is the And Polka， a lively Uzbek folkdance that combines fundamental， energetic movements with entertaining components. It’s a dance that both children and adults adore. When I first arrived in China， I had the privilege of showcasing this dance at a cultural event for international students， introducing my culture to others. It was a compelling experience to teach and share our unique dance form，and it left a lasting impression. 4 At the university， we made a dance club where students could teach and learn different dances like hip-hop and Kpopdances. I joined and loved trying new dances. But I also loved going back to the park. The dancing there wasn’t just about moving， but about old and young people coming together to enjoy themselves and make friends. 5 Dancing， whether in the modern city of China or the soul of Uzbekistan， continues to be the rhythm of my life. It serves as a bridge between cultures， an expression of the human spirit， and serves as a reminder that the joy of dance transcends borders， languages and backgrounds. In every step and movement， I find a connection to the diverse world of dance and a celebration of the universal language of joy， movement and connection. Reading Check 1. What activity did the author witness in the park that she found amazing？ A. Children playing soccer. B. Old people dancing. C. Street performers singing. D. Young people skateboarding. 2. What does the underlined word“ compelling” in paragraph 3 mean？ A. Tough. B. Adventurous. C. Thrilling. D. Humorous. 3. What’s the purpose of the dance club formed at the university？ A. To host dance competitions. B. To help students teach and learn different dances. C. To only showcase traditional Uzbek dances. D. To prevent students from dancing in the park. 4. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about？ A. The significance of life. B. The function of languages. C. The varieties of human spirits. D. The impacts of dancing. 日积月累 join v. 加入 improve v. 提高 showcase v. 展示 impression n. 印象 Hip-hop. 嘻哈舞 rhythm n. 节奏 folk dance 民间舞蹈 cultural event 文化活动 international student 国际学生 bridge between cultures 文化间的桥梁 transcend borders 超越边界 traditional dance 传统舞蹈 dance club 舞蹈俱乐部 make friends 交朋友 universal language 通用语言 A lifelong passion for music 一生一世，献给音乐 耶鲁大学音乐学院前院长罗伯特·布洛克在任职期间推动了耶鲁艺术项目的改进，还促成了与中国音乐学校的合作。退休后，他仍活跃在音乐界，不仅作为钢琴家进行表演，也继续作为教授在耶鲁大学教授课程。 1 Robert Blocker used to be the Dean of Music at Yale University for almost 30 years and retired on August 31， 2023. Blocker loves music and teaching. When he became a dean in 1995， he helped improve Yale's art programs and made connections with music schools in China. 2 Even though he retired， Blockeris still active in music as a skilled piano player. He keeps teaching as a professor of piano and leadership at Yale. He toured China from October 23to November 9， 2023， visiting cities like Shenzhen， Shanghai and Hangzhou，where he performed concerts and taught classes. 3 Blocker has worked with music schools in China for performances and teaching programs. He believes music can connect the world， crossing languages and cultures. He has seen China's fast growth in classical music， with more young musicians， concert hall sand digital platforms that help more people hear music. 4 He recalls that when he gave a public performance at the age of 7， he played The Wild Horseman by Schumann. He played fast and loud. The piano teacher asked him why he played that way. He said it was because the piece was called The Wild Horseman. She then asked him what color the horse was， who was riding it， and whether the rider was wearing a hat.“ She asked me lots of questions and said，‘ Your responsibility is not just to look at the title but also to portray images with the music.，” Blocker recalls.“ She told me to think broadly and deeply as a pianist. It became like a seed growing in me， which I wasn't aware of. I want to tell young students who are learning music the same thing，” heads. 5 Even though he is not a dean anymore， Blocker still has a close relationship with China， valuing the friendships he has made over the years. He continues to be involved in music as an educator and performer， showing his lifelong commitment to the arts. Reading Check 1. What activity did Robert Blocker continue to do after his retirement？ A. Be the Dean of Yale University. B. Teach as a professor of piano and leadership at Yale University. C. Travel to Europe for music concerts. D. Open his-own music school. 2. What does Robert Blocker believe about music？ A. It is a tool for discipline. B. It is a way to stay active. C. It is primarily about technical skill. D. It unites the world across languages and cultures. 3. What did Robert Blockers piano teacher encourage him to do？ A. Play louder and faster. B. Ask questions about the piece. C. Think broadly about the music. D. Simply follow the title of the piece. 日积月累 skilled adj. 熟练的 performer n. 表演者 concert n. 音乐会 educator n. 教育者 tour v. 在……巡回演出 art program 艺术项目 classical music 古典音乐 public performance 公开表演 think broadly and deeply 深思熟虑 lifelong commitment 终身承诺 Inspiring readers to take action 激励读者 1“ We believe that no matter what bad news there is in the world， there's also a story of a helper， somebody who’s showing up and making a difference，” says Branden Harvey， founder and chief executive officer of Good Good Good. 2 Harvey founded Good Good Good in2017. Before that， he was a professional photographer. A lot of his work was with nonprofit organizations. Good Good Good shares stories from around the world. Eight staff members， as well as contributing writers and artists， help Harvey tell inspiring stories about social justice， education and animals， among other topics. The articles in Good Good Good reach people through the organization's website，email newsletter， podcast， and monthly print newspaper. A digital version of the newspaper is available at most libraries in the United States through Libby， a reading app. Good Good Good also provides readers with opportunities to take action， to not just feel good but do good. 3 Harvey explained why positive stories are important， especially in difficult times. He was inspired by the late Fred Rogers. For several decades， Rogers hosted Mister Rogers Neighborhood， a children’s television program. He was known for saying，“ When I was a boy， I would see scary things in the news， and my mother would say to me，‘ Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” 4 Harvey talked about some of the Good Good Good stories that have stayed with him. One is about Terence Lester， an activist and author who was once homeless. Lester started a nonprofit organization called Love Beyond Walls， which provides food， clothing and other resources for people in need. He also created a museum inside a shipping container. The Dignity Museum， which can be transported， helps visitors understand what it’s like to experience homelessness. “It’s really cool that he’s been able to take his personal experience and find a way to make a difference to others，” Harvey said. 5 Harvey added that stories like Lesters can inspire people to help others. He encourages young journalists to look for similarly hopeful stories， especially when events make them feel sad， overwhelmed or nervous. Reading Check 1. What is the primary goal of Good Good Good according to Branden Harvey？ A. To provide food， clothing and other resources for people in need. B. To focus exclusively on social justice and education issues. C. To share positive stories that motivates readers to take positive action. D. To only tell stories related to animals. 2. What did Branden Harvey do before founding Good Good Good？ A. He was a social justice worker. B. He worked as a professional photographer. C. He worked for a profitable organization. D. He hosted a children’s television program. 3. Who inspired Branden Harvey to share positive stories？ A. Terence Lester. B. His mother. C. Fred Rogers. D. A photographer. 4. What did Terence Lester start at first？ A. Good Good Good. B. Mister Rogers＇Neighborhood. C. The Dignity Museum. D. Love beyond Walls. 日积月累 nonprofit adj. 非营利的 podcast n. 播客 scary adj. 可怕的 journalist n. 记者 overwhelmed adj. 不知所措的 monthly print newspaper 月刊纸质报纸 take action 采取行动 舞出我天地 Reading Check 1～4 B C B D 一生一世，献给音乐 Reading Check 1～3 B D C 激励读者——来自世界的善意 Reading Check 1～4 C B C D 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$