Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to.单元主题（音乐与舞蹈）阅读理解18篇-2024-2025学年九年级英语全一册重难点讲练全攻略（人教版）

2024-2025学年一线教师制作精品系列资料，已编校！ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作精品系列资料，已编校！ Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to. 单元主题（音乐与舞蹈）阅读理解18篇 （23-24九年级上·河南商丘·期中）Do you know digital (数字) technology? To keep traditional Chinese music forever, we need to depend on it. Recently, a digital protection project for traditional Chinese instrumental music was produced. The project planned to make traditional music alive again by using digital technology to save the original audio sources (原始音频源). Based on these sources, it is possible to create digital albums (专辑), social media mini-programs and game background music. These are ways of spreading and passing down music. The first traditional instrument to get this kind of rebirth was an ancient set of bianzhong of Zenghouyi. As the largest set of bianzhong discovered in China, it needs many people to complete together during the play. This made it difficult for team members to start their job. To perfectly restore the sounds of it, the team members thought for a long time. And they tried many times, too. Yang Jie, a designer from the team said, “At first, we tried to find the proper place to put the recording microphone after reading a lot of papers and historical information. But only when we were on the scene did we realize how hard this job was.” So far, they’ve used the bianzhong sounds in a new album. It includes 9 songs designed to make your heart warm with traditional Chinese music. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking a question. B．By giving an example. C．By offering a suggestion. D．By making a comparison. 2．What is the purpose of the digital protection project? A．To make traditional music alive again. B．To create more traditional music. C．To mix technology with music. D．To encourage the young to love modern music. 3．What is the digital protection project able to create? ①digital albums        ②game background music ③historical programs about bianzhong    ④social media mini- programs A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 4．What did the team do before trying to find the place to put the recording microphone? A．They read some historical information. B．They wrote a lot of papers about bianzhong. C．They did a lot of research about bianzhong. D．They got help from living recording technology. 5．Who are more likely to be interested in the passage? A．People who create music. B．People who enjoy art works. C．People who like working all the time. D．People who want to keep traditional music. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个通过数字技术保护和重生传统中国器乐的项目，以及团队在具体执行过程中遇到的挑战和解决方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Do you know digital (数字) technology?” 可知，作者通过提问来引入话题。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The project planned to make traditional music alive again by using digital technology…”可知，数字保护项目的目的是让传统音乐重生。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Based on these sources, it is possible to create digital albums, social media mini-programs and game background music.”可知，该项目能够创建数字专辑、社交媒体小程序和游戏背景音乐。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“At first, we tried to find the proper place to put the recording microphone after reading a lot of papers and historical information.” 可知，团队在尝试找到合适的录音话筒位置之前阅读了一些历史信息。故选A。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了利用数字技术保护和传播中国传统音乐的项目，可以推测出对传统音乐有保护意愿的人会对该内容感兴趣。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·四川内江·期中）Peng Jingxuan, a 26-year-old Chinese girl, is now studying in a music university in Paris. While learning abroad, she is also working at spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world. She can often be found on French streets, wearing a silk Han Dynasty-style dress and playing the guzheng to passers-by. Born in 1995, Peng began to learn the guzheng when she was seven years old. After arriving in France in late 2017, she saw many people do street performances, but few of them knew about Chinese music. So she decided to play the guzheng on the streets. Peng made her first performance in front of a theater in October, 2018. “I was very nervous at that time, but a lot of people said they enjoyed my performance,” Peng said. Then she started to perform during weekends and holidays. After being asked plenty of times by local people about the guzheng, Peng now carries a book that explains the instrument to foreigners. Later, she posted her first video of playing the guzheng online and it spread quickly. From then on, Peng has posted many videos of her street performances. The videos have got many likes and made her a very popular guzheng artist. She has millions of fans on the Internet now. More and more people show great interest in the guzheng after watching Peng’s performances. “People come to me and praise me for the beauty of the instrument and the music. Every time they ask me which country the guzheng comes from, I am very happy to tell them it’s from China.” Peng feels she has more responsibility to spread traditional culture. “What is national is universal. I hope to play a bigger role in making Chinese music known by the world.” said Peng. 1．When did Peng start to learn the guzheng?. A．In 1995. B．In 2002. C．In 2017. D．In 2018. 2．Why did Peng decide to play the guzheng on the streets in Paris? A．Because she needed to make money for her education. B．Because she wanted to become famous. C．Because she found few people there knew about Chinese music. D．Because she wanted to make videos to post online. 3．What’s the correct order of the following events? ①put her first video online ②got many fans ③went to Paris ④made her first performance A．③④①② B．①②③④ C．③①④② D．①④②③ 4．What is the book that Peng carries about? A．Han Dynasty-style dresses. B．Street performances. C．The guzheng. D．French instruments. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．Advising people to visit Pang. B．Telling the story of a popular guzheng artist. C．Asking people to learn the guzheng. D．Encouraging readers to do street performances. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了一位名叫彭静璇的中国女孩，她现在在巴黎的一所音乐大学学习，同时也在向世界传播中国传统文化。她经常穿着汉服，在法国街头演奏古筝，向路人展示中国音乐文化。 1．细节理解题。根据“Born in 1995, Peng began to learn the guzheng when she was seven years old.”可知，彭静璇出生于1995年，在7岁开始学习古筝，因此是在2002年。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“After arriving in France in late 2012, she saw many people do street performances, but few of them knew about Chinese music. So she decided to play the guzheng on the streets.”可知，她在2012年底到法国后，看到很多人在街头表演，但很少有人了解中国音乐。所以她决定在街上弹古筝。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段“Peng Jingxuan, a 26-year-old Chinese girl, is now studying in a music university in Paris.”可知③排第一；根据第三段“Peng made her first performance in front of a theater in October, 2013. ”可知④排第二；根据第三段“Later, she posted her first video of playing the guzheng online”可知①排第三；根据第三段“She has millions of fans on the Internet now.”可知②排第四。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Peng now carries a book that explains the instrument to foreigners.”可知，彭现在带着一本向外国人解释古筝这种乐器的书。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一位名叫彭静璇的中国女孩，她现在在巴黎的一所音乐大学学习，同时也在向世界传播中国传统文化。她经常穿着汉服，在法国街头演奏古筝，向路人展示中国音乐文化。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·河北石家庄·阶段练习）Are you shy about singing because you think you’re bad at it? Well, you shouldn’t be. There are many benefits (益处) of singing. One of the biggest benefits of singing is that it makes you feel better. When you sing, your body produces something that helps you be happier. Also, singing enhances your lungs’ (肺) function. It can increase your lung capacity. Because of that, singing is used to help people with lung problems. Singing has other health benefits. When you sing along with a song, you focus on your breathing and the lyrics. That cuts down stress and relaxes your mind. The benefits of singing don’t end there. Through songs, you can express yourself. Then, if you sing in public, people will get to know you and feel what you feel. Your singing may even touch people. It may bring them joy or help them in other ways. It’s a big deal when people connect to your singing. You see that it can influence others. In turn it helps boost your confidence (信心). What’s more, if you sing with others, you will learn to work toward a common goal. That helps you build connections and a feeling of belonging to a group. In a word, everybody has a voice and everybody can sing. Just give yourself some time and sing whatever and wherever you want. 1．The underlined word “enhances” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in English. A．brings B．improves C．turns D．makes 2．Why does singing help us deal with stress? A．Because it makes us feel excited. B．Because it makes us produce something healthy. C．Because it makes us believe in ourselves. D．Because it makes us pay attention to something else. 3．What is the writer trying to do in the last paragraph? A．To help us boost our confidence. B．To tell us to do what we want. C．To encourage us to sing. D．To teach us to do something. 4．Which question could best help us find out the main idea of the passage? A．Did the writer describe anything funny? B．Did the writer introduce anything possible? C．Did the writer mention the history of something? D．Did the writer show the good points of something? 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了唱歌的好处。 1．词义猜测题。根据“Also, singing enhances your lungs’ (肺) function. It can increase your lung capacity.”可知唱歌可以增加你的肺活量，可以增强肺部的功能，故此处划线部分意为“增强”，和选项B意义相近。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“When you sing along with a song, you focus on your breathing and the lyrics. That cuts down stress and relaxes your mind.”可知当你跟着一首歌唱歌时，你会专注于你的呼吸和歌词，这可以减轻压力，放松心情，所以唱歌有助于减轻压力是因为它让你注意其他的事情。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据“In a word, everybody has a voice and everybody can sing. Just give yourself some time and sing whatever and wherever you want.”可知最后一段主要是鼓励人们唱歌。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了唱歌的好处，故选项D“作者展示了什么东西的优点吗”最能帮助我们了解这篇文章的主要思想。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出话题；第二至第六段介绍了唱歌的好处；第七段进行总结。故选项B符合文章结构。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州·阶段练习）When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said to me, “David, the music you like listening to is a lot of noise.” At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as beautiful. As it turns out, they are not alone. As I grow older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that? The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to popular music and discussing it with our friends. The new songs and singers during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, we are busy working and raising our families. We don’t have so much time to look for new music. Instead, we prefer to listen to our old favorites. According to studies, by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music. But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Some types of music began as a rebellion (反抗) by young people against out-of-date ways of doing things. These types include punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal and more. They naturally interest younger listeners. Do your parents dislike the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that. 1．Why do many older people dislike new music? ①Because the new music sounds terrible. ②Because they are afraid of noise. ③Because most new music is not written for them. ④Because they are not familiar with the new music. A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．②④ 2．What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph? A．Younger people’s dislike of new music. B．The meaning of the mere exposure effect. C．New music’s attention to younger listeners. D．The fact that your parents dislike the music you like. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．All new music is written for young people. B．Most people no longer explore new music at the age of 33. C．Teenagers usually spend a lot of time watching popular TV series. D．Today’s music is terrible in all people’s eyes. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Why don’t your parents like the music you like? B．What’s the real meaning of the mere exposure effect? C．When do most young people stop exploring new music? D．How do young people like different types of new music? 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了老年人不喜欢新音乐的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据“It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it.”以及“But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them.”可知，是因为大部分的新的音乐不是写给他们的，也因为他们对这种音乐不熟悉。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Do your parents dislike the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that.”可知，前文提到的是你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐，划线词所在句说的是看完这篇文章，你就知道这没什么错了，因此划线词指的是“你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐”这件事。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music.”可知，到我们33岁的时候，我们中的大多数人将完全停止探索新的音乐。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文，尤其根据“Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that?”可知，本文主要介绍了年长的人不喜欢新音乐的原因。“为什么你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐？”为最佳标题。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·湖北黄冈·期中）A video of a 17-year-old blind girl playing Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata (《悲怆奏鸣曲》) in an international youth piano competition in Shanghai went viral (走红) online. Xiong Linghao started learning the piano at the age of 6. Her favorite star is Beethoven, who began to have hearing problems in his 20s and later went completely deaf. Their physical problems led both of them to build a connection with the world through music. Xiong lost her eyesight because of a medical accident when she was a baby. Her mother discovered her daughter had a talent for music early in her childhood. When she was three, she could play children’s songs on a small electric (电子的) piano at home. “The piano is my best friend,” said Xiong. “The piano has always been with me. Also, it brings pleasure into my life and gives me courage (勇气).” Learning to play the piano is not easy for blind people. At first, her teacher helped her place her hands and fingers correctly. “Repeated practice is key because I need muscle (肌肉) memory to find the right keys.” she explained. Her dream is to get into a university in Beijing and give a music performance or music production. “If I had vision (视力) for three days,” Xiong said, “I would see how I look, prepare a big meal for my parents and get around in the places I’ve been to hundreds of times. Also, I’d like to see with my eyes what the piano that has been with me for more than ten years looks like.” she said. 1．When did Xiong Linghao start learning to play the piano? A．When she was 16. B．When she was 20. C．When she was 6. D．When she was 26. 2．What did Xiong’s mother discover about her daughter’s childhood? A．Her daughter was talented for music. B．Her daughter liked Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata. C．There’s something wrong with her eyes. D．Her daughter liked children’s songs. 3．Why is learning to play the piano difficult for blind people? A．Because they don’t like to play the piano. B．Because they can’t practice more and more. C．Because they can’t put their hands and fingers correctly. D．Because they don’t have strong muscle to practice. 4．Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A．Beethoven had hearing problems in his 20s. B．Xiong has been with her piano for more than ten years. C．Xiong dreams to give a music performance or music production. D．Xiong lost her eyesight because of a traffic accident. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了来自四川绵阳的盲人女孩熊翎好是如何学习贝多芬的精神，不向命运低头，在上海国际青少年钢琴大赛的总决赛上凭肌肉记忆弹奏出《悲怆奏鸣曲》。 1．细节理解题。根据“Xiong Linghao started learning the piano at the age of 6.”可知，熊翎好在六岁的时候开始学习弹钢琴。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Her mother discovered her daughter had a talent for music early in her childhood.”可知，她母亲在女儿很小的时候就发现她有音乐天赋。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Learning to play the piano is not easy for blind people. At first, her teacher helped her place her hands and fingers correctly.”可知，盲人学习弹钢琴很难是因为他们不能正确地放置他们的手和手指。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Xiong lost her eyesight because of a medical accident when she was a baby.”可知，熊翎好在婴儿时期因为一次医疗事故失去了视力，而不是交通事故。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·江西南昌·期中）If music makes you smart and exercise helps you to think, surely exercising to music can turn you into a person who is better at learning and understanding. A team of scientists from a university did research on 33 volunteers. They found that people who exercised while listening to Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons did much better in language ability test than without music. The volunteers said they felt better after exercising with or without the music. But their improvement on the test doubled after listening to the music during exercise. “Exercise seems to cause great changes in the nervous system (神经系统) and have a direct result on learning ability,” said the scientist Charles Emery. Scientists have found that music can be good for health and education. It helps relieve stress, sadness and nervousness, wakes up the body and improves memory and thoughts. Scientists have been using Mozart’s music, especially his violin pieces, to help disabled children. Mozart is often chosen because his music is not over-exciting. A study showed students who often exercise to Mozart’s music get higher marks. With important exams drawing near, your parents will not probably allow you to listen to music. But perhaps now you have good reasons to argue with them. 1．If you exercise while listen to music, you may become ________. A．more and more careful B．a better and wiser thinker C．better at writing and singing D．better at learning and understanding 2．What does the underlined word “relieve” mean? A．增加 B．升高 C．减少 D．下降 3．What does the last paragraph tell us? A．Students should not listen to music before exams. B．Music may help students get higher grades in tests. C．Children should follow their parents’ words. D．There is no reason for children to argue with parents. 4．What can we know from the text? A．People did worse in the tests because they had listened to The Four Season. B．Music usually makes people sleep well. C．Exercise may influence learning ability. D．Volunteers felt worse after exercising without music. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了音乐和运动对大脑有益，而结合音乐和运动可以提高学习和理解能力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“If music makes you smart and exercise helps you to think, surely exercising to music can turn you into a person who is better at learning and understanding.”可知，如果音乐使你聪明，运动帮助你思考，那么随着音乐运动肯定可以让你成为一个更善于学习和理解的人。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Scientists have found that music can be good for health and education. It helps relieve stress, sadness and nervousness, wakes up the body and improves memory and thoughts.”可知，科学家发现音乐对健康和教育都有好处，它有助于缓解压力、悲伤和紧张，唤醒身体并改善记忆和思维。因此“relive”意为“减少，缓解”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据末段“A study showed students who often exercise to Mozart’s music get higher marks.”可知，一项研究表明，经常听莫扎特音乐锻炼的学生得分更高，因此音乐可以帮助学生在考试中取得更高的成绩。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“Exercise seems to cause great changes in the nervous system (神经系统) and have a direct result on learning ability,”可知，运动似乎会引起神经系统的巨大变化，对学习能力有直接的影响，选项C表述正确。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·辽宁抚顺·阶段练习）Hip-hop dancing (街舞) is popular with many young people today. They like it because they can invent their own moves. They use this dance to show their love for life. It also shows that they feel good about life, that they just want to be themselves and enjoy life, and that they are not afraid of problems. Hip-hop dancing has a history of more than 30 years. It first began in the 1980s in the USA．In early times, it was seen in New York and Los Angeles. At that time, many young black people often danced to the music in the streets. They used their legs, arms, heads and even shoulders to dance. Many young people still use most of these moves today. Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world because of the 1983 movie Flashdance. Some people performed Hip-hop dancing in the movie. People enjoyed their performance. They began to dance like them. Then it became popular. There are two kinds of Hip-hop dancing: new school and old school. More and more young people are learning Hip-hop dancing. People believe that it is a good way to exercise their bodies, and that it is good for their health. 1．Young people like Hip-hop dancing because ________. A．it has a history of more than 20 years B．it first began in the 1980s in the US C．they can invent their own moves D．many young black people dance it 2．At first, Hip-hop dancing was seen ________. A．in the movies B．in the streets C．in old schools D．in new schools 3．Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world ________. A．in 1983 B．in the 1990s C．20 years ago D．last year 4．Which of the following is true about Hip-hop dancing? A．It’s not a good way to exercise the bodies. B．It shows that young people feel bad about life. C．Young people use this dance to show their love for life. D．It shows that young people are afraid of problems. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了街舞很受年轻人的欢迎的原因以及街舞的发展历史和影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“They like it because they can invent their own moves.”可知年轻人喜欢街舞，因为他们能发明自己的舞步。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In early times, it was seen in New York and Los Angeles. At that time, many young black people often danced to the music in the streets.”可知起初街舞在街上随处可见。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world because of the 1983 movie Flashdance.”可知1983年街舞风靡全球。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“They use this dance to show their love for life.”可知年轻人用这种舞蹈来表达他们对生活的热爱。故选C。 （2024·广东深圳·三模）“Singer 2024,” a music competition show by Mango TV, started on May 10. The show uses a “live- broadcast” format (形式) without any editing, which has caused a lot of discussion. It made people think about Chinese singers’ performances and showed the difference between China’s music industry and the rest of the world. The first episode (集) had both international and Chinese singers. International singers like US singer Chanté Moore. and Canadian singer Faouzia, and Chinese singers like Na Ying, Wang Sulong, and Rainie Yang from Taiwan, were all part of the show. This mix was to attract different audiences. In the first episode, seven singers performed. However, the international singers did much better than the Chinese singers. Chanté Moore was the best with her song “If I Ain’t Got You,” and Faouzia impressed everyone with her song “Crazy.” The Chinese singers, including Na Ying, did not perform as well as expected. Therefore, Chanté Moore and Faouzia took the top two places, while Na Ying was third. The other places were also taken by Chinese singers. The live format is good but shows the problem in the Chinese music industry. The international singers were confident, but the Chinese singers were nervous. On the first night, the show was very popular on Weibo. People talked about which new singers might join and worried about the future of Chinese music. While “Singer 2024” started strong, the producers need to choose future guests carefully to keep the audience happy. Even though the Chinese singers had mixed reviews, their bravery to perform live is praiseworthy. In a world full of edited performances, live singing is a nice change. “Singer 2024” has shown both Chinese artists and fans the differences between Chinese and international music. It’s a wake- up call for Chinese music. To get better, the Chinese music industry needs to focus on real singing talent. 1．What is special about the show “Singer 2024”? A．High-quality editing. B．Live-broadcast format. C．Famous international judges. D．Diverse music styles. 2．Who were the top two performers in the first episode? A．Na Ying and Wang Sulong. B．Chanté Moore and Faouzia. C．Rainie Yang and Na Ying. D．Faouzia and Wang Sulong. 3．What was the audience’s feeling towards Chinese performers’ performance on the show? A．Very satisfied. B．Disappointed. C．Neutral. D．Uninterested. 4．What should the producers do to keep audience satisfied with the show? A．Increase editing. B．Choose more experienced hosts. C．Carefully consider future guest lineups. D．Reduce the number of international singers. 5．Why is “Singer 2024” considered a wake-up call for the Chinese music industry? A．The show didn’t attract enough viewers. B．The show revealed performance gaps between Chinese and international singers. C．The show failed to invite famous singers. D．The show’s production quality was poor. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了《歌手2024》这档音乐竞赛节目，节目采用了“直播”形式，引发了很多讨论，并展示了中国音乐产业与世界其他地方的差异。 1．细节理解题。根据“The show uses a ‘live-broadcast’ format (形式) without any editing, which has caused a lot of discussion.”可知，这档节目采用了“直播”形式，没有任何编辑。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chanté Moore was the best with her song ‘If I Ain’t Got You,’ and Faouzia impressed everyone with her song ‘Crazy.’”可知，Chanté Moore和Faouzia是第一集的前两名表演者。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“People talked about which new singers might join and worried about the future of Chinese music.”可知，观众对中国表演者的表现感到失望。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“the producers need to choose future guests carefully to keep the audience happy.”可知，制作人需要谨慎选择未来的嘉宾，让观众满意。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“‘Singer 2024’ has shown both Chinese artists and fans the differences between Chinese and international music. It’s a wake-up call for Chinese music.”可知，这档节目展示了中国和国际音乐之间的差异，是对中国音乐产业的警醒。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·河南南阳·期中）Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft music. Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity (量). This works for sleepers of all ages, and even for those with sleeping problems. So music can help us fall asleep better, wake up less during the night and feel more relaxed in the morning. You may not notice the effects (功效) overnight, though. It could take as many as 3 weeks to see any improvements. Why can soft music help us sleep better? The reasons aren’t clear yet. It may connect with the relaxing effect of a good song. Music can have real physical effects, too. Soft music can lower our heart rate (心率) and slow down our breathing. This prepares us for sleep. Scientists say that for most people, music that has 70 beats (节拍) per minute (bpm) works best. Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles. Familiar songs work well, too. You may need to test to make your own playlists. If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you can find out by entering its title into songbpm.com. And remember to get volume (音量) right. Make sure that the final piece is gradually slowing down. Or you may be woken up by the sudden silence. It’s very important to get enough high ­quality sleep. Before you go to bed tonight, play some soft music. Then, just prepare to be rocked off to dreamland. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．It is found that soft music can ________ sleep. A．help people of all ages B．only help people under the age of 15 C．only help people with sleeping problems D．only help people who are experiencing lots of stress 2．According to the text, it may take as long as ________ before you notice the effects of soft music. A．3 hours B．3 nights C．3 weeks D．3 months 3．How can we work out how many beats a song has in a minute? A．By comparing it with a 70­ bpm song. B．By entering the song’s title into songbpm.com. C．By finding out whether it can help us fall asleep. D．By counting our heart rates while listening to the song. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．People with sleeping problems. B．The role of music in our daily lives. C．How soft music can improve our sleep. D．The importance of getting enough sleep. 5．In which section of the newspaper can you see this text? A．Technology and Science. B．Nature and People. C．Culture and Custom. D．Health and Life. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠。 1．细节理解题。根据“Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. This works for sleepers of all ages, and even for those with sleeping problems.”可知，轻音乐可以在睡眠问题上帮助任何年龄段的人，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“It could take as many as 3 weeks to see any improvements.”可知，可能需要3周的时间才能看到任何改善，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you can find out by entering its title into songbpm.com.”可知，如果你不确定一首歌在一分钟内有多少节拍，你可以在songbpm.com中输入它的标题来找到它。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠，故选C。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠，因此应该出现在报纸的“健康与生活”一栏中。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·阶段练习）If you ever have the desire to break out into song in the shower, in the car, maybe at your neighbor’s karaoke night—you should embrace it whole-heartedly. This ancient art not only makes you feel good, but it can also improve your well-being, reduce your feelings of pain, and even extend your life. Using your voice to sing, rather than simply carrying out a conversation, offers unique benefits because singing affects our bodies. Also, studies link singing with a lower heart rate decreased blood pressure and reduced stress according to Patricia Preston-Roberts, a music therapist (治疗师). She uses the song to help patients who suffer from a variety of problems. Singing, particularly in a group, seems to benefit the elderly particularly well. As part of a three-year study examining how singing affects the health of those fifty-five and older, a Senior Singers Chorus was formed by the Levine School of Music in Washington, D．C． The seniors involved in the chorus, as well as seniors in two separate arts groups about writing and painting, showed significant health improvements compared to those in the control groups (控制组). Obviously, the arts groups reported thirty fewer doctors’ visits, fewer eyesight problems, less depression, and less need for medication. Even lead researcher Dr. Gene. D．Cohen director of the Center on aging at George Washington University, was surprised at how big an effect the seniors’ arts participation had on their health. Cohen said, “The average age of all the subjects was eighty. This is higher than life expectancy. So, if an effect were to be achieved, one would ordinarily expect to see less decline (下降) compared to the control group. The fact that there was so much improvement in many areas was the surprising factor.” The seniors also noticed health improvements and they reported feeling better both in daily life and while singing. The part of the brain that works with speech is different from the part that processes music. “People seem to enjoy doing something jointly with other people. There are a lot of facts that being socially involved is good for people with dementia (老年痴呆).” Ballard said. The arts are showing up as a treatment tool in hospitals across the country. If you are thinking of volunteering, singing at a hospital may be a good choice—not only for the patients, but also for yourself. 1．In the first paragraph the author ________. A．expresses a desire for singing B．offers some advice on singing C．puts forward his point of view D．states the importance of health 2．Why was Cohen surprised at the results of the study? A．The study was not as expensive as expected. B．People’s health in the arts group improved greatly. C．Arts acted as a treatment tool in hospitals. D．The seniors themselves noticed health improvements. 3．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to Avoid Getting Dementia B．How Seniors Live a Healthy Life C．How to Keep Our Brains Healthy D．How Singing Improves Your Health 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要讨论了唱歌对健康的好处，尤其是对老年人的健康有显著的积极影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“If you ever have the desire to break out into song in the shower, in the car, maybe at your neighbor’s karaoke night—you should embrace it whole-heartedly. This ancient art not only makes you feel good, but it can also improve your well-being, reduce your feelings of pain, and even extend your life.”可知，第一段主要介绍了唱歌对健康的好处，并提出了唱歌可以改善健康、减轻疼痛、延长寿命等观点。因此作者在第一段中提出了自己的观点。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Cohen said, ‘The average age of all the subjects was eighty. This is higher than life expectancy. So, if an effect were to be achieved, one would ordinarily expect to see less decline (下降) compared to the control group. The fact that there was so much improvement in many areas was the surprising factor.’”可知，Cohen对研究结果感到惊讶是因为参与艺术活动的老年人的健康状况有了显著改善，这超出了他的预期。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。本文主要讨论了唱歌对健康的好处，尤其是对老年人的健康有显著的积极影响。因此，最佳标题是“唱歌如何改善你的健康”。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·阶段练习）Pipa, a traditional Chinese string musical instrument with a history of over 2,000 years, has always been popular among Chinese children who learn music. The diversity (多样性) of its sounds and the beautiful look have drawn so many music lovers. A summer camp founded by pipa player Zhang Hongyan has been held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing to teach pipa to children. As part of the annual (每年的) Gateway to Music Festival, one of Beijing’s biggest art festivals for children that has been staged during the summer vacation since 1995, the pipa summer camp marked its 11th year this summer. On July 13, 2022, over 70 children performed at the Forbidden City Concert Hall after a three-day training. Coming from Shandong, Shanxi and Fujian provinces and Beijing, the children, from those who have learned to play the pipa for several years to those who touched the musical instrument for the first time, displayed their skills on stage. Music works, such as Dance of the Yi People and Sun of Homeland, were performed. Zhang was very happy to see so many young Chinese people love to play the pipa. She said, “Art education is a key aspect (方面) of what we do as professional musicians and educators. Teaching helps not only the students a lot, but also the teachers in many ways.” “It’s an important experience for children who have never played the pipa to have an access (使用或见到的机会) to the ancient musical instrument through taking part in the summer camp. Some of the children even decided to take pipa as a professional career in the future,” added Zhang proudly. 1．What does the underlined word “drawn” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Refused. B．Interested. C．Educated. D．Changed. 2．When was the summer camp founded by Zhang Hongyan? A．In 1995. B．In 2000. C．In 2011. D．In 2022. 3．Which of the following is NOT true about the children on stage? A．Their skills were on the same level. B．They came from different parts of China. C．There were more than 70 children in total. D．They were only trained at the camp for three days. 4．What did Zhang think of the summer camp? A．It was useless for teachers. B．It was a pity for students. C．It was a painful experience for her. D．It was meaningful to some children. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The pipa summer camp in Beijing. B．A famous pipa player ZhangHongyan. C．The annual Gateway to Music Festival. D．A traditional Chinese musical instrument. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了琵琶是有着2000多年历史的中国传统弦乐器。由资深琵琶演奏家章红艳创办的夏令营在北京紫禁城音乐厅举办，经过3天的训练，70多名儿童参加了表演。这次夏令营为那些从未接触过琵琶的孩子提供了机会。 1．词句猜测题。根据“The diversity (多样性) of its sounds and the beautiful look have drawn so many music lovers.”可知，它的声音的多样性和美丽的外观吸引了许多音乐爱好者，此处drawn的意思是“吸引”，与“interested(使感兴趣)”意义相近。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“the pipa summer camp marked its 11th year this summer”和“On July 13, 2022, over 70 children performed at the Forbidden City Concert Hall after a three-day training.”可知，2022年是第十一年，所以是在2011年开始的，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“the children, from those who have learned to play the pipa for several years to those who touched the musical instrument for the first time, displayed their skills on stage”可知，有学了几年琵琶的孩子，也有第一次接触琵琶的孩子，所以他们的演奏水平不一致，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘It’s an important experience for children who have never played the pipa to have an access to the ancient musical instrument...Some of the children even decided to take pipa as a professional career in the future,’added Zhang proudly.”可知，通过参加此次夏令营，孩子们有机会接触到这门古老的乐器，有些孩子甚至决定把弹奏琵琶作为自己的职业。由此可推知，她认为这个夏令营对一些孩子意义重大。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了琵琶夏令营，包括夏令营举办的历史、孩子们的表演，以及夏令营对他们的影响等。选项A“北京的琵琶夏令营”符合主题，故选A。 （23-24九年级上·河南周口·期中）Different people have different musical tastes. Many researchers believe that music has a calming effect (舒缓效果) and is good for the people who enjoy it. Albert Einstein himself said that one reason why he was so smart was that he loved to play the violin. Here are some kinds of music and their effects on the people. Classical music (古典音乐) This kind of music has been found to reduce stress (even for people who are not so interested in classical music) and improve intelligence. Listening to classical music also has a calming effect on the heart rate and can be helpful to people with heart disease. Rock music If people don’t like listening to rock music, listening to it can make them feel angry and increase their heart rate and blood pressure. However, if they enjoy listening to this kind of music, it can help them to reduce stress without affecting their heart rate or blood pressure. Hip-hop music (嘻哈乐) Hip-hop music has different effects on people. On the one hand, this kind of music can cause negative (消极的) feelings, and on the other hand, it is such energetic music that it makes people want to get up and dance. Indian classical music Indian classical music therapy is often used for insomnia. According to a study, listening to Indian classical music can improve the quality of sleep of patients who experience depression (精神忧郁). 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How many music types are introduced in this text? A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven. 2．Which two kinds of music can help people reduce stress? ①Classical music            ②Rock music            ③Hip-hop music            ④Indian classical music A．①③ B．①② C．②③ D．②④ 3．What does the underlined word “insomnia” mean in Chinese? A．恐惧症 B．失眠症 C．夜盲症 D．失忆症 4．What is the structure of the text? (P= paragraph) A．P1/P2/P3/P4/P5 B．P1P2P3P4/P5 C．P1P2P3/P4P5 D．P1/P2P3P4P5 5．What is the theme of the text? A．Sports. B．Science. C．Music. D．Education. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了不同种类的音乐对我们的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据“Classical music”、“Rock music”、“Hip-hop music”和“Indian classical music”可知，共介绍了四种类型的音乐。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“This kind of music has been found to reduce stress (even for people who are not so interested in classical music) and improve intelligence.”和“However, if they enjoy listening to this kind of music, it can help them to reduce stress without affecting their heart rate or blood pressure.”可知，“Classical music”和“Rock music”能帮助人们减轻压力。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“According to a study, listening to Indian classical music can improve the quality of sleep of patients who experience depression.”可知，此处是与睡眠有关的症，划线单词意为“失眠症”。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。第一段提出主题，第二、三、四、五段分别介绍不同的音乐，结构是总分。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据第一段最后“Here are some kinds of music and their effects on the people.”及全文可知，本文主要介绍了不同种类的音乐对我们的好处。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·山东泰安·期中）Do you listen to the songs that your parents like? You probably think the music that they like is old and dull and the songs you like are much cooler. But researchers at the University of Cambridge, the UK, collected data (资料) from more than 250,000 people over the past 10 years. They noticed that as people age, their social circumstances (环境) change, and so does their music taste. There are three musical periods that people pass through as they grow. The first period comes in the teenage years, during which time people like rock because people regard themselves as independent individuals (个体). But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyle changes—they get to know more people and want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they prefer pop which are often played at parties. When middle age comes, people like to listen to jazz and classical. They also like country, folk, and blues, “During this period of life, many people often feel tired because of their work and family, and there is a requirement for relaxing and emotive (动情的) music.” said Jason Smith, a research member. You must be thinking: “Aren’t there old people who still love rock music?” Of course there are. But Jason Smith explained that their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. “We use music for different reasons,” he said, and at that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youths. 1．What does the underline word “dull” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．hot B．sick C．enjoyable D．boring 2．Mike is twenty years old. What kind of music does he most probably like? A．Pop. B．Jazz. C．Country. D．Classical. 3．According to Jason Smith, middle age is a period when people ________. A．feel relaxed about their work B．are under much stress C．want to stay with their family D．like all kinds of music 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the last paragraph? A．Only old people like to listen to rock music. B．Old people listen to music for no special reasons. C．Rock music makes old people think of their teenage years. D．Rock music makes old people much younger and stronger. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了人们的音乐品味会随着年龄增长而发生变化以及背后的原因。 1．词义猜测题。根据“You probably think the music that they like is old and dull and the songs you like are much cooler.”可知，你认为自己喜欢的歌曲要酷得多，可以推测你可能认为父母喜欢的音乐又老又无聊。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyle changes ... As a result, they prefer pop which are often played at parties.”可知，随着人们成年，他们更喜欢经常在聚会上播放的流行音乐。因此，20岁的Mike会喜欢流行音乐。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“During this period of life, many people often feel tired because of their work and family...”可知，中年时期，很多人经常因为工作和家庭的原因而感到压力大而疲惫。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“...and at that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youths.”可知，老人们听摇滚乐可能是为了回忆自己的青春。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·天津和平·期中）If you visit some villages in the English countryside, you might be lucky to see morris dancing (莫里斯舞). People are not sure how old this kind of dancing is. Some think it started 2, 000 years ago, but most agree that morris dancing is probably about five centuries old. Many agree that it celebrates traditional English farm life on holidays. Morris dancers wear traditional costumes. Usually, this is a white shirt, a bright jacket, a hat and small bells called “jingle bells”. There are different styles of morris dancing from different places around England. In Cotswold morris, the dancers usually carry white handkerchiefs and sticks which they hit as they dance. Morris dancing styles from the north of England often use swords (剑) instead of sticks, and dancers can look a little like soldiers, which is different from southern styles. It is common in this style for men and women to dance together. Border morris comes from the west of England, near the border with Wales. Dancers in this style usually wear normal clothes decorated with pieces of colorful paper, and sometimes they put black paint on their faces. Morris dancing is an old English tradition but it’s facing a big crisis (危机). As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people join morris dancing groups. Some worry that if nothing is done to change this, the tradition will die out. 1．Most people believe morris dancing probably started about ________ years ago. A．2000 B．200 C．5000 D．500 2．Morris dancing is considered to celebrate________. A．traditional English farm life B．English family reunions C．the end of autumn D．a big harvest 3．What is morris dancing like in the north of England? A．People ring jingle bells while dancing. B．People dress up like soldiers with swords. C．People wear black paint on their faces. D．People carry white handkerchiefs and sticks. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Border morris comes from the east of England. B．Cotswold morris dancers usually put black paint on their faces. C．Morris dancers wear traditional costumes. D．Morris is becoming more and more popular. 5．What is the crisis that morris dancing faces? A．Some styles of morris dancing have died out. B．It is only popular among young people. C．There is no morris dancing in Scotland. D．It faces the danger of being forgotten. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了英格兰的传统舞蹈莫里斯舞。 1．细节理解题。根据“Some think it started 2, 000 years ago, but most agree that morris dancing is probably about five centuries old.”可知，大多数人认为莫里斯舞可能始于5个世纪前，即500年前。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Many agree that it celebrates traditional English farm life on holidays.”可知，莫里斯舞被认为是庆祝传统的英国农场生活。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Morris dancing styles from the north of England often use swords (剑) instead of sticks, and dancers can look a little like soldiers, which is different from southern styles.”可知，在英格兰北部跳莫里斯舞人们装扮成拿着剑的士兵。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Morris dancers wear traditional costumes.”可知，莫里斯舞者穿着传统服装，选项C正确，故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people join morris dancing groups. Some worry that if nothing is done to change this, the tradition will die out.”可知，它面临着被遗忘的危险。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·河南南阳·阶段练习）Watch This Global News AI Helps Finish Famous Symphony (交响乐) A special team of musicians and computer scientists used AI to try to complete Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony. They wanted to come as close as possible to producing the symphony that Beethoven meant to write. The team turned every piece of music that Beethoven ever wrote into a form the computer could understand so that the AI could look for patterns in the way Beethoven wrote. 3D-printed Sculpture (雕像) Michelangelo’s sculpture of David has a “twin”. A team of scientists and artists have created the most complete copy ever. Their first step was to create a special 3D scanner (扫描仪). Next, they used a huge 3D printer to 3D-print large sections of the sculpture. Once the pieces were put together, artists worked on perfecting every small place of it. A band called the Flaming Lips tried something different: putting everyone at the concert in plastic bubbles (气泡). The band used 100 plastic bubbles large enough to hold 1 to 3 people. Each bubble came with a water bottle, a towel, a small fan, and a speaker to make sure the music could be heard clearly. The members of the band rolled over the crowd during the concert. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．All the news above has something to do with ________. A．science B．education C．arts D．nature 2．The 10th Symphony is ________. A．completed by Beethoven himself B．the result of both human and AI C．the same as what Beethoven wanted to write D．more famous than Beethoven’s other 9 symphonies 3．The copy of the sculpture ________. A．is to take the place of the real one B．cost much money and effort C．was created in three main steps D．can be perfected by a scanner 4．What would be the best title for the third news? A．New Use of Plastics B．Enjoying Music in the Bubbles C．100 Bubbles in a Concert D．Flaming Lips’s Most Famous Concert 5．It’s TRUE about the concert that ________. A．people in the bubbles felt sick B．the bubbles could not move C．singers were also in the bubbles D．the bubbles helped save water and electricity 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了三则新闻，分别是：AI帮助完成交响乐，3D打印雕像，一个乐队尝试使用新方式来表演。 1．推理判断题。所有新闻都涉及艺术和技术，选项中C“艺术”最符合。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“A special team of musicians and computer scientists used AI to try to complete Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony.”可知，交响曲是人类和AI共同完成的，不是贝多芬独自完成。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Their first step was to create a special 3D scanner (扫描仪). Next, they used a huge 3D printer to 3D-print large sections of the sculpture. Once the pieces were put together, artists worked on perfecting every small place of it.”可知，雕像复制经过三大步骤：3D扫描、3D打印、艺术家完善细节。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据“A band called the Flaming Lips tried something different: putting everyone at the concert in plastic bubbles”可知，第三则新闻的最佳标题是“在气泡中享受音乐”，符合内容。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“The band used 100 plastic bubbles large enough to hold 1 to 3 people”以及“The members of the band rolled over the crowd during the concert.”可知，将听演唱会的人置于气泡中，乐队成员在音乐会上从人群中碾过，由此可知，演唱会中歌手也在气泡中。故选C。 （2024·江苏苏州·二模）A special popular dance has attracted attention widely. There are two stories about the origin (起源) of “Subject Three”. One story connects the dance to a wedding in Wuzhou, where guests danced as part of the celebrations. The other story suggests Guangxi local people go through three tests in their life: singing folk songs (“Subject One”), slurping rice noodles (“Subject Two”), and dancing (“Subject Three”). ①______ Why has “Subject Three” dance become so popular around the world? Some experts think the key to the success of “Subject Three” lies in its simplicity, which allows people to copy and take part. Its lasting joy is the secret to its popularity, satisfying people’s needs. While some others think openness leads to its popularity. ②______ What’s more, “Subject Three” has gone beyond cultural differences and language barriers (障碍) to become an unusual form of expression in the digital age. From Psy’s “Gangnam Style” (South Korea) in 2013 to “Subject Three” in 2023, some dance styles, songs and other performances have broken boundaries between different cultures. ③______ “Subject Three” does not only belong to China alone, but it belongs to the world as well. China’s stories can be spread to the world even through simple, short videos of a dance. “Subject Three” provides the living conditions of the Chinese people for the international community. The works that are loved by the common Chinese are always attractive to people around the world. ④______ We often pay more attention to the word “good” to show high-brow (高雅的) Chinese culture to the world when telling China’s stories. But in 2023, the breakout success of “Subject Three” became a classic example of how to tell a good Chinese story. Hopefully, in the future, more stories like “Subject Three” will be heard by the world. 1．What makes “Subject Three” so popular around the world according to the passage? ①simplicity     ②openness     ③origin     ④Chinese culture A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 2．Why is Psy’s “Gangnam Style” mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．To show how popular it is. B．To help support the writer’s opinion. C．To encourage people to learn “Gangnam Style”. D．To encourage people to know about South Korea’s culture. 3．This sentence “So the government should take advantage of this chance to introduce more cultural products to the world and show the charm of Chinese culture.” can be put in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 4．What can we infer according to the passage? A．Foreign people may have difficulty learning “Subject Three”. B．“Subject Three” shows high-brow Chinese culture to the world. C．“Subject Three” breaks boundaries by mixing different cultures together. D．More short videos will be taken to tell Chinese stories to the world. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了“科目三”的起源、受欢迎的原因以及带来的影响等。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Some experts think the key to the success of ‘Subject Three’ lies in its simplicity…While some others think openness leads to its popularity.”可知，“科目三”受欢迎的原因是其简单性和开放性。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文中“From Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ (South Korea) in 2013 to ‘Subject Three’ in 2023, some dance styles, songs and other performances have broken boundaries between different cultures.”可知，提到“Gangnam Style”是为了支持作者的观点，说明一些舞蹈风格和表演打破了文化界限。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文中“The works that are loved by the common Chinese are always attractive to people around the world.”可知，“科目三”深受世界人民的喜爱，所以故可推测政府应该利用这个机会向世界介绍更多的文化产品，展示中国文化的魅力，这句话适合放在④处。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文中“Hopefully, in the future, more stories like ‘Subject Three’ will be heard by the world.”可知，将来会有更多像“科目三”这样的短视频被世界所看到。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·安徽六安·期末）Music is an art form that is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. The type and style may be different, but it is a central factor (因素) in many cultures. Whether in times of celebration or just in everyday life, music plays an important part in making life meaningful. It is said that people in ancient times had songs they would sing as they worked. These songs would be passed from one generation (一代人) to the next. In a sense, they made work “easier”. Not as machines do, but it would help reduce people’s sense of difficulty when they were doing manual work. It isn’t much different today as it is quite common for people to turn on the music while in the office. However, it is important that you know which type of music to listen to, so it doesn’t end up being opposite. If you are at work and need to learn something new, or you find that your workstation is a bit noisy, then you may want to turn on your music to reduce the distractions (分心的事). Music can add some flavour (滋味) that you need to plain daily work. Many people consciously (有意识地) or unconsciously relax when they put on some comforting music. How does music make people relax? It is connected with the physical influence of music on the body-a welcome accompaniment (伴奏) in activities can relieve (缓解) stress. 1．People in ancient times sang while working to ________. A．do less work B．feel less difficulty C．save energy D．make more money 2．What does the underlined word “manual” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．脑力的 B．精神的 C．精密的 D．体力的 3．What will happen if one chooses the wrong type of music? A．He may feel the opposite way as he expected. B．He has to choose another piece of music. C．He may need to listen to the music again. D．He has to change his mood based on the music. 4．One may feel ________ after listening to some comforting music. A．excited B．stressed C．surprised D．relaxed 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐在不同文化中的重要性，以及它在工作和生活中的作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“It is said that people in ancient times had songs they would sing as they worked… In a sense, they made work ‘easier’. Not as machines do, but it would help reduce people’s sense of difficulty when they were doing manual work.”可知，古代人们边工作边唱歌，以减轻人们对工作的困难感。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据第二段“In a sense, they made work ‘easier’. Not as machines do, but it would help reduce people’s sense of difficulty when they were doing manual work.”可知，边工作边唱歌，可以使工作更容易，可以帮助人们减少从事体力劳动时的困难感，据此可以推断，画线单词“manual”意为“体力的”。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“However, it is important that you know which type of music to listen to, so it doesn’t end up being opposite.”可知，如果选择了错误的音乐类型，人们的感觉可能与他们预期的相反。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Many people consciously or unconsciously relax when they put on some comforting music.”可知，听一些舒适的音乐后，人可能会感到放松。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·山东青岛·期中）How music takes us back to our past? It’s happened to all of us: a song comes on the radio, and we may immediately think about a time in our past. But what is it that makes music so effective at doing this? There are a few things that link tunes (曲调) with our memories. Paul Donoghue, writing for ABC News, reminds us that the emotional nature of music helps make it memorable. And Kelly Jakubowski, an assistant professor, adds that music and singing are often part of many important life events, they can also easily draw our attention. Then the music and these life events are likely to be encoded together in our memories. Music itself is easy to remember. Oral cultures (口述文明) have passed important knowledge from generation to generation through songs. The rhythm (节奏), melody (旋律) and alliteration in lyrics all serve as memory aids. Pop music especially can be about a special moment in time. As Shahram Heshmat, writing in Psychology Today highlights, we often become familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. Familianty is important. The more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is at bringing back memories because we like listening to a song over and over again better than watching a film or a TV program in the same time. Heshmat points out that our musical preferences usually form during our teens, and this is connected with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump”, where we make our strongest memories between the ages of 10 and 30. 1．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．life events B．music and singing C．Paul Donoghue and Kelly Jakubowski D．Kelly Jakubowski and the assistant professor 2．According to the passage, we can know that ________. A．we often become familiar with music because we like its rhythm B．our musical preferences usually form when we are old C．our strongest memories are made between the ages of 10 and 30 D．we usually watch a film or a TV program over and over again 3．The underlined word “memorable” in Paragraph 2 means “ ________” in Chinese. A．很感兴趣 B．令人难忘 C．反复考虑 D．传递信息 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Shahram Heshmat works for Psychology Today. B．Oral cultures have passed important knowledge through songs. C．We may think about a time in our past when a song is played on the radio. D．Paul thinks we become familiar with a piece of music because of its background music. 5．The passage probably comes from ________. A．sports report B．a storybook C．science magazine D．an advertisement poster 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了音乐的情感性质使其易于记忆。音乐和生活事件很可能会一起编码在我们的记忆中，以及音乐是如何让我们回到过去的。 1．词句猜测题。根据“And Kelly Jakubowski, an assistant professor, adds that music and singing are often part of many important life events, they can also easily draw our attention.”可知，这里的“they”是指音乐和唱歌。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Heshmat points out that our musical preferences usually form during our teens, and this is connected with what many experts call the ‘reminiscence bump’, where we make our strongest memories between the ages of 10 and 30.”可知，我们最牢固的记忆是在10岁到30岁之间形成的。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第二段“And Kelly Jakubowski, an assistant professor, adds that music and singing are often part of many important life events they can also easily draw our attention.”可知，音乐和唱歌通常是许多重要生活事件的一部分，所以音乐的情感本质有助于使它令人难忘。所以划线单词“memorable”的中文意思应该是“令人难忘”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“As Shahram Heshmat, writing in Psychology Today highlights, we often become familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music.”可知，正如Shahram Heshmat在《今日心理学》上所强调的那样，我们经常因为听到一首音乐作为背景音乐而熟悉它。不是Paul提出的观点，D选项描述错误。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据这篇文章内容及其标题“How music takes us back to our past?”可知，这篇文章是研究音乐是如何让我们回到过去的，所以这篇文章可能来自科学杂志。故选C。 2 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作精品系列资料，已编校！ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作精品系列资料，已编校！ Unit 9 I like music that I can dance to. 单元主题（音乐与舞蹈）阅读理解18篇 （23-24九年级上·河南商丘·期中）Do you know digital (数字) technology? To keep traditional Chinese music forever, we need to depend on it. Recently, a digital protection project for traditional Chinese instrumental music was produced. The project planned to make traditional music alive again by using digital technology to save the original audio sources (原始音频源). Based on these sources, it is possible to create digital albums (专辑), social media mini-programs and game background music. These are ways of spreading and passing down music. The first traditional instrument to get this kind of rebirth was an ancient set of bianzhong of Zenghouyi. As the largest set of bianzhong discovered in China, it needs many people to complete together during the play. This made it difficult for team members to start their job. To perfectly restore the sounds of it, the team members thought for a long time. And they tried many times, too. Yang Jie, a designer from the team said, “At first, we tried to find the proper place to put the recording microphone after reading a lot of papers and historical information. But only when we were on the scene did we realize how hard this job was.” So far, they’ve used the bianzhong sounds in a new album. It includes 9 songs designed to make your heart warm with traditional Chinese music. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking a question. B．By giving an example. C．By offering a suggestion. D．By making a comparison. 2．What is the purpose of the digital protection project? A．To make traditional music alive again. B．To create more traditional music. C．To mix technology with music. D．To encourage the young to love modern music. 3．What is the digital protection project able to create? ①digital albums        ②game background music ③historical programs about bianzhong    ④social media mini- programs A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 4．What did the team do before trying to find the place to put the recording microphone? A．They read some historical information. B．They wrote a lot of papers about bianzhong. C．They did a lot of research about bianzhong. D．They got help from living recording technology. 5．Who are more likely to be interested in the passage? A．People who create music. B．People who enjoy art works. C．People who like working all the time. D．People who want to keep traditional music. （23-24九年级上·四川内江·期中）Peng Jingxuan, a 26-year-old Chinese girl, is now studying in a music university in Paris. While learning abroad, she is also working at spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world. She can often be found on French streets, wearing a silk Han Dynasty-style dress and playing the guzheng to passers-by. Born in 1995, Peng began to learn the guzheng when she was seven years old. After arriving in France in late 2017, she saw many people do street performances, but few of them knew about Chinese music. So she decided to play the guzheng on the streets. Peng made her first performance in front of a theater in October, 2018. “I was very nervous at that time, but a lot of people said they enjoyed my performance,” Peng said. Then she started to perform during weekends and holidays. After being asked plenty of times by local people about the guzheng, Peng now carries a book that explains the instrument to foreigners. Later, she posted her first video of playing the guzheng online and it spread quickly. From then on, Peng has posted many videos of her street performances. The videos have got many likes and made her a very popular guzheng artist. She has millions of fans on the Internet now. More and more people show great interest in the guzheng after watching Peng’s performances. “People come to me and praise me for the beauty of the instrument and the music. Every time they ask me which country the guzheng comes from, I am very happy to tell them it’s from China.” Peng feels she has more responsibility to spread traditional culture. “What is national is universal. I hope to play a bigger role in making Chinese music known by the world.” said Peng. 1．When did Peng start to learn the guzheng?. A．In 1995. B．In 2002. C．In 2017. D．In 2018. 2．Why did Peng decide to play the guzheng on the streets in Paris? A．Because she needed to make money for her education. B．Because she wanted to become famous. C．Because she found few people there knew about Chinese music. D．Because she wanted to make videos to post online. 3．What’s the correct order of the following events? ①put her first video online ②got many fans ③went to Paris ④made her first performance A．③④①② B．①②③④ C．③①④② D．①④②③ 4．What is the book that Peng carries about? A．Han Dynasty-style dresses. B．Street performances. C．The guzheng. D．French instruments. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．Advising people to visit Pang. B．Telling the story of a popular guzheng artist. C．Asking people to learn the guzheng. D．Encouraging readers to do street performances. （24-25九年级上·河北石家庄·阶段练习）Are you shy about singing because you think you’re bad at it? Well, you shouldn’t be. There are many benefits (益处) of singing. One of the biggest benefits of singing is that it makes you feel better. When you sing, your body produces something that helps you be happier. Also, singing enhances your lungs’ (肺) function. It can increase your lung capacity. Because of that, singing is used to help people with lung problems. Singing has other health benefits. When you sing along with a song, you focus on your breathing and the lyrics. That cuts down stress and relaxes your mind. The benefits of singing don’t end there. Through songs, you can express yourself. Then, if you sing in public, people will get to know you and feel what you feel. Your singing may even touch people. It may bring them joy or help them in other ways. It’s a big deal when people connect to your singing. You see that it can influence others. In turn it helps boost your confidence (信心). What’s more, if you sing with others, you will learn to work toward a common goal. That helps you build connections and a feeling of belonging to a group. In a word, everybody has a voice and everybody can sing. Just give yourself some time and sing whatever and wherever you want. 1．The underlined word “enhances” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in English. A．brings B．improves C．turns D．makes 2．Why does singing help us deal with stress? A．Because it makes us feel excited. B．Because it makes us produce something healthy. C．Because it makes us believe in ourselves. D．Because it makes us pay attention to something else. 3．What is the writer trying to do in the last paragraph? A．To help us boost our confidence. B．To tell us to do what we want. C．To encourage us to sing. D．To teach us to do something. 4．Which question could best help us find out the main idea of the passage? A．Did the writer describe anything funny? B．Did the writer introduce anything possible? C．Did the writer mention the history of something? D．Did the writer show the good points of something? 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州·阶段练习）When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I liked. They said to me, “David, the music you like listening to is a lot of noise.” At the same time, my father regularly described the music that he liked as beautiful. As it turns out, they are not alone. As I grow older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that? The mere exposure effect may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to popular music and discussing it with our friends. The new songs and singers during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, we are busy working and raising our families. We don’t have so much time to look for new music. Instead, we prefer to listen to our old favorites. According to studies, by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music. But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Some types of music began as a rebellion (反抗) by young people against out-of-date ways of doing things. These types include punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal and more. They naturally interest younger listeners. Do your parents dislike the music you like, too? Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that. 1．Why do many older people dislike new music? ①Because the new music sounds terrible. ②Because they are afraid of noise. ③Because most new music is not written for them. ④Because they are not familiar with the new music. A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．②④ 2．What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph? A．Younger people’s dislike of new music. B．The meaning of the mere exposure effect. C．New music’s attention to younger listeners. D．The fact that your parents dislike the music you like. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．All new music is written for young people. B．Most people no longer explore new music at the age of 33. C．Teenagers usually spend a lot of time watching popular TV series. D．Today’s music is terrible in all people’s eyes. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Why don’t your parents like the music you like? B．What’s the real meaning of the mere exposure effect? C．When do most young people stop exploring new music? D．How do young people like different types of new music? （23-24九年级上·湖北黄冈·期中）A video of a 17-year-old blind girl playing Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata (《悲怆奏鸣曲》) in an international youth piano competition in Shanghai went viral (走红) online. Xiong Linghao started learning the piano at the age of 6. Her favorite star is Beethoven, who began to have hearing problems in his 20s and later went completely deaf. Their physical problems led both of them to build a connection with the world through music. Xiong lost her eyesight because of a medical accident when she was a baby. Her mother discovered her daughter had a talent for music early in her childhood. When she was three, she could play children’s songs on a small electric (电子的) piano at home. “The piano is my best friend,” said Xiong. “The piano has always been with me. Also, it brings pleasure into my life and gives me courage (勇气).” Learning to play the piano is not easy for blind people. At first, her teacher helped her place her hands and fingers correctly. “Repeated practice is key because I need muscle (肌肉) memory to find the right keys.” she explained. Her dream is to get into a university in Beijing and give a music performance or music production. “If I had vision (视力) for three days,” Xiong said, “I would see how I look, prepare a big meal for my parents and get around in the places I’ve been to hundreds of times. Also, I’d like to see with my eyes what the piano that has been with me for more than ten years looks like.” she said. 1．When did Xiong Linghao start learning to play the piano? A．When she was 16. B．When she was 20. C．When she was 6. D．When she was 26. 2．What did Xiong’s mother discover about her daughter’s childhood? A．Her daughter was talented for music. B．Her daughter liked Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata. C．There’s something wrong with her eyes. D．Her daughter liked children’s songs. 3．Why is learning to play the piano difficult for blind people? A．Because they don’t like to play the piano. B．Because they can’t practice more and more. C．Because they can’t put their hands and fingers correctly. D．Because they don’t have strong muscle to practice. 4．Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A．Beethoven had hearing problems in his 20s. B．Xiong has been with her piano for more than ten years. C．Xiong dreams to give a music performance or music production. D．Xiong lost her eyesight because of a traffic accident. （23-24九年级上·江西南昌·期中）If music makes you smart and exercise helps you to think, surely exercising to music can turn you into a person who is better at learning and understanding. A team of scientists from a university did research on 33 volunteers. They found that people who exercised while listening to Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons did much better in language ability test than without music. The volunteers said they felt better after exercising with or without the music. But their improvement on the test doubled after listening to the music during exercise. “Exercise seems to cause great changes in the nervous system (神经系统) and have a direct result on learning ability,” said the scientist Charles Emery. Scientists have found that music can be good for health and education. It helps relieve stress, sadness and nervousness, wakes up the body and improves memory and thoughts. Scientists have been using Mozart’s music, especially his violin pieces, to help disabled children. Mozart is often chosen because his music is not over-exciting. A study showed students who often exercise to Mozart’s music get higher marks. With important exams drawing near, your parents will not probably allow you to listen to music. But perhaps now you have good reasons to argue with them. 1．If you exercise while listen to music, you may become ________. A．more and more careful B．a better and wiser thinker C．better at writing and singing D．better at learning and understanding 2．What does the underlined word “relieve” mean? A．增加 B．升高 C．减少 D．下降 3．What does the last paragraph tell us? A．Students should not listen to music before exams. B．Music may help students get higher grades in tests. C．Children should follow their parents’ words. D．There is no reason for children to argue with parents. 4．What can we know from the text? A．People did worse in the tests because they had listened to The Four Season. B．Music usually makes people sleep well. C．Exercise may influence learning ability. D．Volunteers felt worse after exercising without music. （24-25九年级上·辽宁抚顺·阶段练习）Hip-hop dancing (街舞) is popular with many young people today. They like it because they can invent their own moves. They use this dance to show their love for life. It also shows that they feel good about life, that they just want to be themselves and enjoy life, and that they are not afraid of problems. Hip-hop dancing has a history of more than 30 years. It first began in the 1980s in the USA．In early times, it was seen in New York and Los Angeles. At that time, many young black people often danced to the music in the streets. They used their legs, arms, heads and even shoulders to dance. Many young people still use most of these moves today. Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world because of the 1983 movie Flashdance. Some people performed Hip-hop dancing in the movie. People enjoyed their performance. They began to dance like them. Then it became popular. There are two kinds of Hip-hop dancing: new school and old school. More and more young people are learning Hip-hop dancing. People believe that it is a good way to exercise their bodies, and that it is good for their health. 1．Young people like Hip-hop dancing because ________. A．it has a history of more than 20 years B．it first began in the 1980s in the US C．they can invent their own moves D．many young black people dance it 2．At first, Hip-hop dancing was seen ________. A．in the movies B．in the streets C．in old schools D．in new schools 3．Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world ________. A．in 1983 B．in the 1990s C．20 years ago D．last year 4．Which of the following is true about Hip-hop dancing? A．It’s not a good way to exercise the bodies. B．It shows that young people feel bad about life. C．Young people use this dance to show their love for life. D．It shows that young people are afraid of problems. （2024·广东深圳·三模）“Singer 2024,” a music competition show by Mango TV, started on May 10. The show uses a “live- broadcast” format (形式) without any editing, which has caused a lot of discussion. It made people think about Chinese singers’ performances and showed the difference between China’s music industry and the rest of the world. The first episode (集) had both international and Chinese singers. International singers like US singer Chanté Moore. and Canadian singer Faouzia, and Chinese singers like Na Ying, Wang Sulong, and Rainie Yang from Taiwan, were all part of the show. This mix was to attract different audiences. In the first episode, seven singers performed. However, the international singers did much better than the Chinese singers. Chanté Moore was the best with her song “If I Ain’t Got You,” and Faouzia impressed everyone with her song “Crazy.” The Chinese singers, including Na Ying, did not perform as well as expected. Therefore, Chanté Moore and Faouzia took the top two places, while Na Ying was third. The other places were also taken by Chinese singers. The live format is good but shows the problem in the Chinese music industry. The international singers were confident, but the Chinese singers were nervous. On the first night, the show was very popular on Weibo. People talked about which new singers might join and worried about the future of Chinese music. While “Singer 2024” started strong, the producers need to choose future guests carefully to keep the audience happy. Even though the Chinese singers had mixed reviews, their bravery to perform live is praiseworthy. In a world full of edited performances, live singing is a nice change. “Singer 2024” has shown both Chinese artists and fans the differences between Chinese and international music. It’s a wake- up call for Chinese music. To get better, the Chinese music industry needs to focus on real singing talent. 1．What is special about the show “Singer 2024”? A．High-quality editing. B．Live-broadcast format. C．Famous international judges. D．Diverse music styles. 2．Who were the top two performers in the first episode? A．Na Ying and Wang Sulong. B．Chanté Moore and Faouzia. C．Rainie Yang and Na Ying. D．Faouzia and Wang Sulong. 3．What was the audience’s feeling towards Chinese performers’ performance on the show? A．Very satisfied. B．Disappointed. C．Neutral. D．Uninterested. 4．What should the producers do to keep audience satisfied with the show? A．Increase editing. B．Choose more experienced hosts. C．Carefully consider future guest lineups. D．Reduce the number of international singers. 5．Why is “Singer 2024” considered a wake-up call for the Chinese music industry? A．The show didn’t attract enough viewers. B．The show revealed performance gaps between Chinese and international singers. C．The show failed to invite famous singers. D．The show’s production quality was poor. （23-24九年级上·河南南阳·期中）Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft music. Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity (量). This works for sleepers of all ages, and even for those with sleeping problems. So music can help us fall asleep better, wake up less during the night and feel more relaxed in the morning. You may not notice the effects (功效) overnight, though. It could take as many as 3 weeks to see any improvements. Why can soft music help us sleep better? The reasons aren’t clear yet. It may connect with the relaxing effect of a good song. Music can have real physical effects, too. Soft music can lower our heart rate (心率) and slow down our breathing. This prepares us for sleep. Scientists say that for most people, music that has 70 beats (节拍) per minute (bpm) works best. Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles. Familiar songs work well, too. You may need to test to make your own playlists. If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you can find out by entering its title into songbpm.com. And remember to get volume (音量) right. Make sure that the final piece is gradually slowing down. Or you may be woken up by the sudden silence. It’s very important to get enough high ­quality sleep. Before you go to bed tonight, play some soft music. Then, just prepare to be rocked off to dreamland. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．It is found that soft music can ________ sleep. A．help people of all ages B．only help people under the age of 15 C．only help people with sleeping problems D．only help people who are experiencing lots of stress 2．According to the text, it may take as long as ________ before you notice the effects of soft music. A．3 hours B．3 nights C．3 weeks D．3 months 3．How can we work out how many beats a song has in a minute? A．By comparing it with a 70­ bpm song. B．By entering the song’s title into songbpm.com. C．By finding out whether it can help us fall asleep. D．By counting our heart rates while listening to the song. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．People with sleeping problems. B．The role of music in our daily lives. C．How soft music can improve our sleep. D．The importance of getting enough sleep. 5．In which section of the newspaper can you see this text? A．Technology and Science. B．Nature and People. C．Culture and Custom. D．Health and Life. （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·阶段练习）If you ever have the desire to break out into song in the shower, in the car, maybe at your neighbor’s karaoke night—you should embrace it whole-heartedly. This ancient art not only makes you feel good, but it can also improve your well-being, reduce your feelings of pain, and even extend your life. Using your voice to sing, rather than simply carrying out a conversation, offers unique benefits because singing affects our bodies. Also, studies link singing with a lower heart rate decreased blood pressure and reduced stress according to Patricia Preston-Roberts, a music therapist (治疗师). She uses the song to help patients who suffer from a variety of problems. Singing, particularly in a group, seems to benefit the elderly particularly well. As part of a three-year study examining how singing affects the health of those fifty-five and older, a Senior Singers Chorus was formed by the Levine School of Music in Washington, D．C． The seniors involved in the chorus, as well as seniors in two separate arts groups about writing and painting, showed significant health improvements compared to those in the control groups (控制组). Obviously, the arts groups reported thirty fewer doctors’ visits, fewer eyesight problems, less depression, and less need for medication. Even lead researcher Dr. Gene. D．Cohen director of the Center on aging at George Washington University, was surprised at how big an effect the seniors’ arts participation had on their health. Cohen said, “The average age of all the subjects was eighty. This is higher than life expectancy. So, if an effect were to be achieved, one would ordinarily expect to see less decline (下降) compared to the control group. The fact that there was so much improvement in many areas was the surprising factor.” The seniors also noticed health improvements and they reported feeling better both in daily life and while singing. The part of the brain that works with speech is different from the part that processes music. “People seem to enjoy doing something jointly with other people. There are a lot of facts that being socially involved is good for people with dementia (老年痴呆).” Ballard said. The arts are showing up as a treatment tool in hospitals across the country. If you are thinking of volunteering, singing at a hospital may be a good choice—not only for the patients, but also for yourself. 1．In the first paragraph the author ________. A．expresses a desire for singing B．offers some advice on singing C．puts forward his point of view D．states the importance of health 2．Why was Cohen surprised at the results of the study? A．The study was not as expensive as expected. B．People’s health in the arts group improved greatly. C．Arts acted as a treatment tool in hospitals. D．The seniors themselves noticed health improvements. 3．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to Avoid Getting Dementia B．How Seniors Live a Healthy Life C．How to Keep Our Brains Healthy D．How Singing Improves Your Health （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·阶段练习）Pipa, a traditional Chinese string musical instrument with a history of over 2,000 years, has always been popular among Chinese children who learn music. The diversity (多样性) of its sounds and the beautiful look have drawn so many music lovers. A summer camp founded by pipa player Zhang Hongyan has been held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing to teach pipa to children. As part of the annual (每年的) Gateway to Music Festival, one of Beijing’s biggest art festivals for children that has been staged during the summer vacation since 1995, the pipa summer camp marked its 11th year this summer. On July 13, 2022, over 70 children performed at the Forbidden City Concert Hall after a three-day training. Coming from Shandong, Shanxi and Fujian provinces and Beijing, the children, from those who have learned to play the pipa for several years to those who touched the musical instrument for the first time, displayed their skills on stage. Music works, such as Dance of the Yi People and Sun of Homeland, were performed. Zhang was very happy to see so many young Chinese people love to play the pipa. She said, “Art education is a key aspect (方面) of what we do as professional musicians and educators. Teaching helps not only the students a lot, but also the teachers in many ways.” “It’s an important experience for children who have never played the pipa to have an access (使用或见到的机会) to the ancient musical instrument through taking part in the summer camp. Some of the children even decided to take pipa as a professional career in the future,” added Zhang proudly. 1．What does the underlined word “drawn” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Refused. B．Interested. C．Educated. D．Changed. 2．When was the summer camp founded by Zhang Hongyan? A．In 1995. B．In 2000. C．In 2011. D．In 2022. 3．Which of the following is NOT true about the children on stage? A．Their skills were on the same level. B．They came from different parts of China. C．There were more than 70 children in total. D．They were only trained at the camp for three days. 4．What did Zhang think of the summer camp? A．It was useless for teachers. B．It was a pity for students. C．It was a painful experience for her. D．It was meaningful to some children. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The pipa summer camp in Beijing. B．A famous pipa player ZhangHongyan. C．The annual Gateway to Music Festival. D．A traditional Chinese musical instrument. （23-24九年级上·河南周口·期中）Different people have different musical tastes. Many researchers believe that music has a calming effect (舒缓效果) and is good for the people who enjoy it. Albert Einstein himself said that one reason why he was so smart was that he loved to play the violin. Here are some kinds of music and their effects on the people. Classical music (古典音乐) This kind of music has been found to reduce stress (even for people who are not so interested in classical music) and improve intelligence. Listening to classical music also has a calming effect on the heart rate and can be helpful to people with heart disease. Rock music If people don’t like listening to rock music, listening to it can make them feel angry and increase their heart rate and blood pressure. However, if they enjoy listening to this kind of music, it can help them to reduce stress without affecting their heart rate or blood pressure. Hip-hop music (嘻哈乐) Hip-hop music has different effects on people. On the one hand, this kind of music can cause negative (消极的) feelings, and on the other hand, it is such energetic music that it makes people want to get up and dance. Indian classical music Indian classical music therapy is often used for insomnia. According to a study, listening to Indian classical music can improve the quality of sleep of patients who experience depression (精神忧郁). 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How many music types are introduced in this text? A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven. 2．Which two kinds of music can help people reduce stress? ①Classical music            ②Rock music            ③Hip-hop music            ④Indian classical music A．①③ B．①② C．②③ D．②④ 3．What does the underlined word “insomnia” mean in Chinese? A．恐惧症 B．失眠症 C．夜盲症 D．失忆症 4．What is the structure of the text? (P= paragraph) A．P1/P2/P3/P4/P5 B．P1P2P3P4/P5 C．P1P2P3/P4P5 D．P1/P2P3P4P5 5．What is the theme of the text? A．Sports. B．Science. C．Music. D．Education. （23-24九年级上·山东泰安·期中）Do you listen to the songs that your parents like? You probably think the music that they like is old and dull and the songs you like are much cooler. But researchers at the University of Cambridge, the UK, collected data (资料) from more than 250,000 people over the past 10 years. They noticed that as people age, their social circumstances (环境) change, and so does their music taste. There are three musical periods that people pass through as they grow. The first period comes in the teenage years, during which time people like rock because people regard themselves as independent individuals (个体). But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyle changes—they get to know more people and want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they prefer pop which are often played at parties. When middle age comes, people like to listen to jazz and classical. They also like country, folk, and blues, “During this period of life, many people often feel tired because of their work and family, and there is a requirement for relaxing and emotive (动情的) music.” said Jason Smith, a research member. You must be thinking: “Aren’t there old people who still love rock music?” Of course there are. But Jason Smith explained that their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. “We use music for different reasons,” he said, and at that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youths. 1．What does the underline word “dull” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．hot B．sick C．enjoyable D．boring 2．Mike is twenty years old. What kind of music does he most probably like? A．Pop. B．Jazz. C．Country. D．Classical. 3．According to Jason Smith, middle age is a period when people ________. A．feel relaxed about their work B．are under much stress C．want to stay with their family D．like all kinds of music 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the last paragraph? A．Only old people like to listen to rock music. B．Old people listen to music for no special reasons. C．Rock music makes old people think of their teenage years. D．Rock music makes old people much younger and stronger. （24-25九年级上·天津和平·期中）If you visit some villages in the English countryside, you might be lucky to see morris dancing (莫里斯舞). People are not sure how old this kind of dancing is. Some think it started 2, 000 years ago, but most agree that morris dancing is probably about five centuries old. Many agree that it celebrates traditional English farm life on holidays. Morris dancers wear traditional costumes. Usually, this is a white shirt, a bright jacket, a hat and small bells called “jingle bells”. There are different styles of morris dancing from different places around England. In Cotswold morris, the dancers usually carry white handkerchiefs and sticks which they hit as they dance. Morris dancing styles from the north of England often use swords (剑) instead of sticks, and dancers can look a little like soldiers, which is different from southern styles. It is common in this style for men and women to dance together. Border morris comes from the west of England, near the border with Wales. Dancers in this style usually wear normal clothes decorated with pieces of colorful paper, and sometimes they put black paint on their faces. Morris dancing is an old English tradition but it’s facing a big crisis (危机). As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people join morris dancing groups. Some worry that if nothing is done to change this, the tradition will die out. 1．Most people believe morris dancing probably started about ________ years ago. A．2000 B．200 C．5000 D．500 2．Morris dancing is considered to celebrate________. A．traditional English farm life B．English family reunions C．the end of autumn D．a big harvest 3．What is morris dancing like in the north of England? A．People ring jingle bells while dancing. B．People dress up like soldiers with swords. C．People wear black paint on their faces. D．People carry white handkerchiefs and sticks. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Border morris comes from the east of England. B．Cotswold morris dancers usually put black paint on their faces. C．Morris dancers wear traditional costumes. D．Morris is becoming more and more popular. 5．What is the crisis that morris dancing faces? A．Some styles of morris dancing have died out. B．It is only popular among young people. C．There is no morris dancing in Scotland. D．It faces the danger of being forgotten. （24-25九年级上·河南南阳·阶段练习）Watch This Global News AI Helps Finish Famous Symphony (交响乐) A special team of musicians and computer scientists used AI to try to complete Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony. They wanted to come as close as possible to producing the symphony that Beethoven meant to write. The team turned every piece of music that Beethoven ever wrote into a form the computer could understand so that the AI could look for patterns in the way Beethoven wrote. 3D-printed Sculpture (雕像) Michelangelo’s sculpture of David has a “twin”. A team of scientists and artists have created the most complete copy ever. Their first step was to create a special 3D scanner (扫描仪). Next, they used a huge 3D printer to 3D-print large sections of the sculpture. Once the pieces were put together, artists worked on perfecting every small place of it. A band called the Flaming Lips tried something different: putting everyone at the concert in plastic bubbles (气泡). The band used 100 plastic bubbles large enough to hold 1 to 3 people. Each bubble came with a water bottle, a towel, a small fan, and a speaker to make sure the music could be heard clearly. The members of the band rolled over the crowd during the concert. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．All the news above has something to do with ________. A．science B．education C．arts D．nature 2．The 10th Symphony is ________. A．completed by Beethoven himself B．the result of both human and AI C．the same as what Beethoven wanted to write D．more famous than Beethoven’s other 9 symphonies 3．The copy of the sculpture ________. A．is to take the place of the real one B．cost much money and effort C．was created in three main steps D．can be perfected by a scanner 4．What would be the best title for the third news? A．New Use of Plastics B．Enjoying Music in the Bubbles C．100 Bubbles in a Concert D．Flaming Lips’s Most Famous Concert 5．It’s TRUE about the concert that ________. A．people in the bubbles felt sick B．the bubbles could not move C．singers were also in the bubbles D．the bubbles helped save water and electricity （2024·江苏苏州·二模）A special popular dance has attracted attention widely. There are two stories about the origin (起源) of “Subject Three”. One story connects the dance to a wedding in Wuzhou, where guests danced as part of the celebrations. The other story suggests Guangxi local people go through three tests in their life: singing folk songs (“Subject One”), slurping rice noodles (“Subject Two”), and dancing (“Subject Three”). ①______ Why has “Subject Three” dance become so popular around the world? Some experts think the key to the success of “Subject Three” lies in its simplicity, which allows people to copy and take part. Its lasting joy is the secret to its popularity, satisfying people’s needs. While some others think openness leads to its popularity. ②______ What’s more, “Subject Three” has gone beyond cultural differences and language barriers (障碍) to become an unusual form of expression in the digital age. From Psy’s “Gangnam Style” (South Korea) in 2013 to “Subject Three” in 2023, some dance styles, songs and other performances have broken boundaries between different cultures. ③______ “Subject Three” does not only belong to China alone, but it belongs to the world as well. China’s stories can be spread to the world even through simple, short videos of a dance. “Subject Three” provides the living conditions of the Chinese people for the international community. The works that are loved by the common Chinese are always attractive to people around the world. ④______ We often pay more attention to the word “good” to show high-brow (高雅的) Chinese culture to the world when telling China’s stories. But in 2023, the breakout success of “Subject Three” became a classic example of how to tell a good Chinese story. Hopefully, in the future, more stories like “Subject Three” will be heard by the world. 1．What makes “Subject Three” so popular around the world according to the passage? ①simplicity     ②openness     ③origin     ④Chinese culture A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④ 2．Why is Psy’s “Gangnam Style” mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．To show how popular it is. B．To help support the writer’s opinion. C．To encourage people to learn “Gangnam Style”. D．To encourage people to know about South Korea’s culture. 3．This sentence “So the government should take advantage of this chance to introduce more cultural products to the world and show the charm of Chinese culture.” can be put in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 4．What can we infer according to the passage? A．Foreign people may have difficulty learning “Subject Three”. B．“Subject Three” shows high-brow Chinese culture to the world. C．“Subject Three” breaks boundaries by mixing different cultures together. D．More short videos will be taken to tell Chinese stories to the world. （23-24九年级上·安徽六安·期末）Music is an art form that is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. The type and style may be different, but it is a central factor (因素) in many cultures. Whether in times of celebration or just in everyday life, music plays an important part in making life meaningful. It is said that people in ancient times had songs they would sing as they worked. These songs would be passed from one generation (一代人) to the next. In a sense, they made work “easier”. Not as machines do, but it would help reduce people’s sense of difficulty when they were doing manual work. It isn’t much different today as it is quite common for people to turn on the music while in the office. However, it is important that you know which type of music to listen to, so it doesn’t end up being opposite. If you are at work and need to learn something new, or you find that your workstation is a bit noisy, then you may want to turn on your music to reduce the distractions (分心的事). Music can add some flavour (滋味) that you need to plain daily work. Many people consciously (有意识地) or unconsciously relax when they put on some comforting music. How does music make people relax? It is connected with the physical influence of music on the body-a welcome accompaniment (伴奏) in activities can relieve (缓解) stress. 1．People in ancient times sang while working to ________. A．do less work B．feel less difficulty C．save energy D．make more money 2．What does the underlined word “manual” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．脑力的 B．精神的 C．精密的 D．体力的 3．What will happen if one chooses the wrong type of music? A．He may feel the opposite way as he expected. B．He has to choose another piece of music. C．He may need to listen to the music again. D．He has to change his mood based on the music. 4．One may feel ________ after listening to some comforting music. A．excited B．stressed C．surprised D．relaxed （23-24九年级上·山东青岛·期中）How music takes us back to our past? It’s happened to all of us: a song comes on the radio, and we may immediately think about a time in our past. But what is it that makes music so effective at doing this? There are a few things that link tunes (曲调) with our memories. Paul Donoghue, writing for ABC News, reminds us that the emotional nature of music helps make it memorable. And Kelly Jakubowski, an assistant professor, adds that music and singing are often part of many important life events, they can also easily draw our attention. Then the music and these life events are likely to be encoded together in our memories. Music itself is easy to remember. Oral cultures (口述文明) have passed important knowledge from generation to generation through songs. The rhythm (节奏), melody (旋律) and alliteration in lyrics all serve as memory aids. Pop music especially can be about a special moment in time. As Shahram Heshmat, writing in Psychology Today highlights, we often become familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. Familianty is important. The more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is at bringing back memories because we like listening to a song over and over again better than watching a film or a TV program in the same time. Heshmat points out that our musical preferences usually form during our teens, and this is connected with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump”, where we make our strongest memories between the ages of 10 and 30. 1．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．life events B．music and singing C．Paul Donoghue and Kelly Jakubowski D．Kelly Jakubowski and the assistant professor 2．According to the passage, we can know that ________. A．we often become familiar with music because we like its rhythm B．our musical preferences usually form when we are old C．our strongest memories are made between the ages of 10 and 30 D．we usually watch a film or a TV program over and over again 3．The underlined word “memorable” in Paragraph 2 means “ ________” in Chinese. A．很感兴趣 B．令人难忘 C．反复考虑 D．传递信息 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Shahram Heshmat works for Psychology Today. B．Oral cultures have passed important knowledge through songs. C．We may think about a time in our past when a song is played on the radio. D．Paul thinks we become familiar with a piece of music because of its background music. 5．The passage probably comes from ________. A．sports report B．a storybook C．science magazine D．an advertisement poster 2 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$