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Unit 2 The Universal Language
单元话题语法填空练习
基础语篇巩固练
(24-25高一下·福建福州·期中)阅读短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Different music has different 1 (effect) on us. Faster music helps us concentrate better. Lively music makes us feel more pleased. And slower music 2 (quiet) our mind and makes us relax.
New findings show that it is music around 60 beats a minute 3 can cause the brain to synchronize (合拍) with the beat, causing alpha brainwaves. This wave will appear when we are relaxed. Researchers at Stanford University have said that listening to music can change our brain activities, making it 4 helpful stress-reducing tool.
What type of music reduces stress greatly? A bit surprising: Drums and flutes (长笛) can relax the mind even when they 5 (play) a little loud. Sounds of rain and thunder may also be relaxing, especially 6 (mix) with other music, such as light jazz and classical music.
How can we choose the music that is best for us? The answer depends on ourselves. We could start by 7 (simple) exploring the music on the web page. Just choose the music 8 melody (旋律) can calm us down and make us feel relaxed. But remember that quieting our mind does not mean we will feel 9 (sleep) listening to the music. It means our brain and body are relaxed. And 10 our new calm self, we can then do our best in many activities.
【答案】
1.effects 2.quiets 3.that 4.a 5.are played 6.mixed 7.simply 8.whose 9.sleepy 10.with
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了音乐使我们感到更愉快。缓慢的音乐使我们的头脑平静下来,使我们放松。听音乐可以改变我们的大脑活动,使其成为一种有效的减压工具。
1.考查名词的数。句意:不同的音乐对我们有不同的影响。根据上文different可知名词effect用复数形式。故填effects。
2.考查时态。句意:缓慢的音乐使我们的头脑平静下来,使我们放松。作谓语,根据后文makes us relax可知为一般现在时,谓语用动词quiet“(使)平静,安静”的第三人称单数。故填quiets。
3.考查强调句。句意:新发现表明,只有每分钟60拍左右的音乐才能使大脑与节拍同步,产生α脑电波。此处为强调句:it is+被强调部分+that/who+其他,被强调部分为music around 60 beats a minute,故填that。
4.考查冠词。句意:斯坦福大学的研究人员表示,听音乐可以改变我们的大脑活动,使其成为一种有效的减压工具。句中tool表示“一个……的工具”为泛指,且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
5.考查时态语态。句意:令人惊讶的是:鼓和笛子即使放得有点大声也能放松大脑。在从句中作谓语,主语they与谓语play构成被动关系,且陈述事实,用一般现在时的被动语态,主语为they谓语用复数。故填are played。
6.考查非谓语动词。句意:雨声和雷声也可能令人放松,特别是与其他音乐混合,如轻爵士和古典音乐。此处mix与Sounds of rain and thunder构成被动关系,故用过去分词作状语。故填mixed。
7.考查副词。句意:我们可以从浏览网页上的音乐开始。修饰动词explore用副词simply。故填simply。
8.考查定语从句。句意:只要选择旋律能让我们平静下来,让我们感到放松的音乐。定语从句修饰先行词music,在从句作定语,故填whose。
9.考查形容词。句意:但请记住,让我们的大脑安静下来并不意味着我们会在听音乐时感到困倦。作表语,用形容词sleepy“困倦的”。故填sleepy。
10.考查介词。句意:有了新的平静的自我,我们就能在许多活动中做到最好。此处表示“有”,用介词with,构成介宾短语作状语。故填with。
(24-25高一下·福建三明·期中)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The highly expected Chinese 2025 Spring Festival Gala took place on the evening of January 28th. Among the evening’s fantastic performances, the amazing robot dance “Yangge BOT” was 1 (true) the most unforgettable one. Sixteen humanoid robots, 2 (dress) in red floral jackets, performed perfectly alongside 16 human dancers. One of the most impressive moments came 3 the robots skillfully controlled handkerchiefs, a key element of Yangge dance. 4 AI-driven mechanical arm movements, they sent the handkerchiefs spinning (旋转) and flying through the air, creating an 5 (strike) performance.
Yangge BOT, also called H1, is developed by Unitree, 6 company that focuses on the development, production and sales of high-performance robots. Launched in August 2023, H1 is Unitree’s first humanoid robot, standing about 180cm tall and 7 (weigh) around 70kg. The robot performs smartly and is able to carry out complex movements. According to Wang Qixin, Head of Marketing at Unitree, all the dance movements 8 (power) by AI, showing the robot’s ability to learn and adapt.
By combining AI with traditional dance, the gala not only showed us the limitless 9 (capable) of technology to expand artistic possibilities but also set a new example on how technology and culture can come together 10 (create) something extraordinary.
【答案】
1.truly 2.dressed 3.when 4.With 5.striking 6.a 7.weighing 8.are powered 9.capability 10.to create
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了2025年春晚的机器人舞蹈《秧BOT》,包括其表演情况、机器人的研发等内容。
1.考查副词。句意:在当晚精彩的表演中,令人惊叹的机器人舞蹈《秧BOT》确实是最令人难忘的。空处修饰形容词最高级,应用副词truly“确实,真正地”作状语。故填truly。
2.考查非谓语动词。句意:16个穿着碎花小红袄的人形机器人与16名人类舞者完美地表演。be dressed in“穿着……”,此处去掉be动词,使用过去分词形式作后置定语,修饰robots。故填dressed。
3.考查状语从句。句意:最令人印象深刻的时刻之一是机器人熟练地控制手帕时,手帕是秧歌舞的一个关键元素。空处引导时间状语从句,表示“当……时候”,应用when。故填when。
4.考查介词。句意:通过人工智能驱动的机械臂运动,它们让手帕在空中旋转飞舞,创造了一场令人惊叹的表演。结合句意“通过人工智能驱动的机械臂运动”可知,用介词with表示“通过、用”,句首单词首字母要大写。故填With。
5.考查形容词。句意:通过人工智能驱动的机械臂运动,它们让手帕在空中旋转飞舞,创造了一场令人惊叹的表演。空处修饰名词performance,应用形容词striking“引人注目的”作定语。故填striking。
6.考查冠词。句意:《秧歌BOT》,也被称为H1,是由宇树科技开发的,宇树科技是一家专注于高性能机器人研发、生产和销售的公司。此处泛指“一家公司”,company以辅音音素开头,应用不定冠词a。故填a。
7.考查非谓语动词。句意:H1于2023年8月推出,是宇树科技的第一个人形机器人,身高约180厘米,体重约70公斤。空处与standing并列,作伴随状语,weigh与H1之间是主动关系,应用现在分词weighing。故填weighing。
8.考查被动语态。句意:据宇树科技市场部负责人王兴兴介绍,所有的舞蹈动作都是由人工智能驱动的,展示了机器人的学习和适应能力。power与movements之间是被动关系,且此处描述客观事实,应用一般现在时的被动语态,主语是复数,be动词用are。故填are powered。
9.考查名词。句意:通过将人工智能与传统舞蹈相结合,春晚不仅向我们展示了技术拓展艺术可能性的无限能力,也为技术和文化如何结合创造非凡事物树立了新的榜样。空处作showed的宾语,且由limitless修饰,应用名词capability,此处表示抽象概念,不可数。故填capability。
10.考查非谓语动词。句意:通过将人工智能与传统舞蹈相结合,春晚不仅向我们展示了技术拓展艺术可能性的无限能力,也为技术和文化如何结合创造非凡事物树立了新的榜样。结合语意可知,此处表示目的,应用动词不定式to create作目的状语。故填to create。
(24-25高一下·浙江·期中)阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For a long time, music 1 (regard) as a powerful way to express emotions and bring comfort. It goes beyond the basic barriers of language and culture, reaching deep into the human hearts. Many musicians have the 2 (intend) of connecting with their audience through their songs, offering 3 universal means of hope and inspiration.
However, in the past, there were some 4 (phenomenon) that limited the impact of music. Social regulation and cultural differences often prevented certain types of music from 5 (accept). For example, some types were not given the attention they deserved, and many people were unable to 6 (true) experience the healing power of music. But music has always found a way to break through these barriers. It can touch people’s hearts in a special way. The beauty of music is that it can connect with people on a personal level, providing comfort and hope when they need it most.
Today, we see more and more artists 7 music is meant to bring people together and their songs are not limited 8 just one style. Instead, they draw from many different kinds of music and convey universal themes like love, loss, and hope, helping listeners feel 9 (understand) and less alone.
In conclusion, music has the power to heal and can bridge gaps between people and cultures. It is not just fun 10 a way to connect with ourselves and others. Through music, we can find a path to a renewed sense of purpose.
【答案】
1.has been regarded 2.intention 3.a 4.phenomena 5.being accepted 6.truly 7.whose 8.to 9.understood 10.but
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是音乐作为一种强大的表达情感和带来安慰的方式,以及它如何跨越语言和文化的障碍,连接人们的心灵。
1.考查时态和语态。句意:长久以来,音乐一直被视为一种表达情感和带来安慰的有力方式。空处为谓语动词,根据时间状语For a long time以及句意可知,句子描述过去的动作对现在造成的影响,此处应使用现在完成时,且主语music和regard为被动关系,所以此处使用现在完成时的被动语态,music为单数,助动词用has。故填has been regarded。
2.考查名词。句意:许多音乐家都有通过歌曲与观众建立联系的意图,提供一种普遍的希望和灵感来源。此处为名词作宾语,intend的名词为intention,意为“意图”,结合句意可知,此处特指音乐家的意图,所以用单数形式。故填intention。
3.考查冠词。句意:许多音乐家都有通过歌曲与观众建立联系的意图,提供一种普遍的希望和灵感来源。此处为泛指“一种普遍的希望和灵感来源”,所以使用不定冠词,universal是以辅音音素开头的,所以使用不定冠词a。故填a。
4.考查名词的数。句意:然而,在过去,有一些现象限制了音乐的影响力。phenomenon意为“现象”,为可数名词,根据空前的some可知,此处应使用名词的复数形式。故填phenomena。
5.考查非谓语动词。句意:社会规范和文化差异常常阻碍某些类型的音乐被接受。此处为介词的宾语,prevent sth from doing为固定短语,意为“阻止……做某事”,且music和accept为被动关系,所以此处使用动名词的被动式being done。故填being accepted。
6.考查副词。句意:例如,某些类型的音乐没有得到应有的关注,许多人无法真正体验到音乐的治愈力量。空处为副词作状语修饰动词experience,true的副词为truly,意为“真正地”符合句意。故填truly。
7.考查定语从句。句意:今天,我们看到越来越多的艺术家的音乐旨在将人们聚集在一起,他们的歌曲并不局限于一种风格。空处引导定语从句,先行词artists指人,引导词在从句中作定语,所以使用关系代词whose引导该定语从句。故填whose。
8.考查介词。今天,我们看到越来越多的艺术家的音乐旨在将人们聚集在一起,他们的歌曲并不局限于一种风格。根据句意可知,空处为固定短语be limited to,意为“局限于”。故填to。
9.考查非谓语动词。句意:相反,他们从许多不同类型的音乐中汲取灵感,传达爱、失落和希望等普遍主题,帮助听众感受到被理解,减少孤独感。空处为表语,根据句意“感受到被理解”可知,understand和listeners为动宾关系,所以此处使用过去分词表被动。故填understood。
10.考查连词。句意:这不仅仅是娱乐,而是一种连接的方式。根据句意,空处为固定结构not just...but...,译为 “不仅仅是……而是……”,表示对比或转折。故填but。
(24-25高一下·广东广州·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese traditional instruments have long charmed the world with their unique sounds and cultural significance. From erhu and pipa, 1 have gained international recognition, to lesser-known instruments that 2 (value) for their unique sounds and historical depth, these instruments have played an important role in China’s rich and diverse 3 (music) tradition.
Whether you are a seasoned musician or simply someone 4 (interest) in experiencing the beauty of traditional Chinese music, these instruments are sure 5 (amaze) and delight. From the delicate melodies of guqin and xiao to the rhythmic beats of drum and gong, there is something 6 everyone.
7 these instruments may seem mysterious and unfamiliar to some, they are 8 (surprising) not difficult to learn and can provide a lifetime of 9 (enjoy). So if you’re looking to explore the world of traditional Chinese music, consider taking up one of these instruments. Who knows — you might just discover a passion that lasts a lifetime.
Today, these instruments are making a strong comeback, 10 (bridge) ancient traditions with new ideas and creating music that feels both classic and fresh. By learning to play, you’re not just mastering melodies — you’re helping preserve a cultural treasure alive!
【答案】
1.which 2.are valued 3.musical 4.interested 5.to amaze 6.for 7.Although/Though/While 8.surprisingly 9.enjoyment 10.bridging
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了中国传统乐器以其独特的声音和文化意义而闻名,它们在丰富多样的中国音乐传统中发挥着重要作用,并且学习演奏这些乐器并不难,还能传承文化瑰宝。
1.考查定语从句。句意:从已经获得国际认可的二胡和琵琶,到因其独特的声音和历史深度而受到重视的鲜为人知的乐器,这些乐器在中国丰富多样的音乐传统中发挥了重要作用。分析句子结构可知,此处是一个非限制性定语从句,先行词是erhu and pipa,指物,在从句中作主语,所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。
2.考查动词的时态和语态。句意:从已经获得国际认可的二胡和琵琶,到因其独特的声音和历史深度而受到重视的鲜为人知的乐器,这些乐器在中国丰富多样的音乐传统中发挥了重要作用。分析句子结构可知,that引导定语从句,修饰先行词lesser-known instruments,且that在从句中作主语,与value之间是被动关系,应用被动语态;此处陈述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时,且先行词lesser-known instruments是复数,所以be动词用are。故填are valued。
3.考查形容词。句意:从已经获得国际认可的二胡和琵琶,到因其独特的声音和历史深度而受到重视的鲜为人知的乐器,这些乐器在中国丰富多样的音乐传统中发挥了重要作用。此处应用music的形容词形式修饰名词tradition。故填musical。
4.考查非谓语动词。句意:无论你是一位经验丰富的音乐家,还是仅仅对体验中国传统音乐之美感兴趣的人,这些乐器一定会让你惊叹和愉悦。空前的从句中已有谓语are,所以此处应用非谓语动词作后置定语,修饰不定代词someone,someone与interest之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词形式,其作用相当于形容词。故填interested。
5.考查非谓语动词。句意:无论你是一位经验丰富的音乐家,还是仅仅对体验中国传统音乐之美感兴趣的人,这些乐器一定会让你惊叹和愉悦。be sure to do sth.是固定用法,意为“一定会做某事”,所以此处应用动词不定式。故填to amaze。
6.考查介词。句意:从古琴和箫的优美旋律到鼓和锣的节奏节拍,总有适合每个人的东西。根据句意可知,此处表示“适合每个人”,应用介词for,意为“对于”。故填for。
7.考查连词。句意:尽管这些乐器对一些人来说可能显得神秘而陌生,但它们其实并不难学,并且可以带来一生的乐趣。根据句意可知,前后句之间是让步关系,所以用although/though/while引导让步状语从句,意为“尽管”,且位于句首,首字母需大写。故填Although/Though/While。
8.考查副词。句意:尽管这些乐器对一些人来说可能显得神秘而陌生,但它们其实并不难学,并且可以带来一生的乐趣。此处应用surprising的副词形式修饰形容词difficult。故填surprisingly。
9.考查名词。句意:尽管这些乐器对一些人来说可能显得神秘而陌生,但它们其实并不难学,并且可以带来一生的乐趣。根据空前的a lifetime of可知,此处应用enjoy的名词形式作介词of的宾语。故填enjoyment。
10.考查非谓语动词。句意:如今,这些乐器强势回归,将古老的传统与新思想联系起来,创造出既经典又新鲜的音乐。分析句子结构可知,句中已有谓语动词are making,且空处与句子主语these instruments之间是主动关系,所以应用现在分词作伴随状语。故填bridging。
(24-25高一下·广东潮州·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Some of the biggest piano composers have suffered from physical disabilities. For example, Beethoven composed some of his greatest music while 1 (suffer) from deafness. Now it appears that Lucy,13, is carrying forward the legacy(先人遗留下来的东西)of famous 2 (musician) who show great talents despite their physical limitations.
Lucy was born blind 3 has autism(自闭症). She learned to play the piano 4 the help of The Amber Trust, a UK-based organization that provides musical 5 (educate) to blind and partially sighted children.
Last week, Channel 4 tweeted a video 6 showed the young pianist perfectly performing á Chopin composition at a train station in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The video 7 (take) for the reality show, “The Piano”. The winner of the show would be invited 8 (play) at the Royal Festival Hall.
In the video, the show’s judges, singer-songwriter Mika and Chinese pianist Lang Lang are 9 (surprise) at Lucy’s performance. At one point, Lang says: “It’s unbelievable that she can play this piece.”
Commenting on Lucy’s performance, a Twitter user wrote: “What a lovely and 10 (deep) moving performance. She doesn’t just play it, she plays it with feeling and emotion.”
【答案】
1.suffering 2.musicians 3.and 4.with 5.education 6.that/which 7.was taken 8.to play 9.surprised 10.deeply
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一位13岁的盲童兼自闭症患者Lucy在英国伯明翰火车站完美演奏肖邦作品的事件。
1.考查状语从句的省略。句意:例如,贝多芬在失聪的情况下创作了一些他最伟大的音乐作品。空处为状语从句的省略;主语“Beethoven”和动词“suffer”之间为主动关系,用现在分词形式。故填suffering。
2.考查名词的数。句意:如今,13岁的Lucy似乎正在传承那些尽管身体有缺陷却展现出非凡才华的著名音乐家们的精神遗产。空处为名词形式担当宾语;根据句意以及从句谓语动词“show”可推测,此处为名词的复数形式。故填musicians。
3.考查连词。句意:Lucy一出生就双目失明,还患有自闭症。空处考查连词形式连接并列谓语;空前“was born blind”和空后“has autism(自闭症)”之间为并列关系,用and连接。故填and。
4.考查固定短语。句意:她在安伯信托基金会的帮助下学会了弹钢琴,这是一个总部位于英国的组织,专门为失明和部分失明的儿童提供音乐教育。空处为固定短语:with the help of,意为“在……的帮助下”,符合句意。故填with。
5.考查名词。句意:她在安伯信托基金会的帮助下学会了弹钢琴,这是一个总部位于英国的组织,专门为失明和部分失明的儿童提供音乐教育。空处为名词形式担当宾语,意为“教育”,为不可数名词,故填education。
6.考查定语从句。句意:上周,第四频道在推特上发布了一段视频,视频中这位年轻的钢琴家在英国伯明翰的一个火车站完美地演奏了肖邦的一首作品。空处为定语从句的关系词;先行词为“a video”,在定语从句中担当主语,用which或that引导。故填which或that。
7.考查时态语态。句意:这段视频是为真人秀节目《钢琴》拍摄的。空处为本句谓语动词;根据上文可知,本句时态为一般过去时;主语为“the video”,单数,和动词“take”之间为被动关系,用被动语态,故填was taken。
8.考查非谓语动词。句意:该节目的获胜者将被邀请在皇家节日音乐厅演奏。空处为非谓语动词形式担当主语补足语,构成短语:be invited to do,意为“被邀请去做某事”,符合句意。故填to play。
9.考查形容词。句意:在视频中,该节目的评委,创作型歌手Mika和中国钢琴家郎朗都对Lucy的表演感到惊讶。空处为形容词形式担当表语,根据句意可知,空处意为“感到惊讶的”,用surprised。故填surprised。
10.考查副词。句意:一位推特用户在评论Lucy的表演时写道:“多么美妙且感人至深的表演啊。她不仅仅是在弹奏,而是带着感情与激情在演奏。”修饰形容词“moving”用副词形式,意为“深深地”,强调程度,用副词deeply。故填deeply。
(24-25高一下·河南信阳·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, The Butterfly Lovers, a large-scale ballet, 1 (bring) to the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Cultural Center on the evening of Oct.18. At the end of the performance, the audience greeted the creative team with long applause and cheers.
Known 2 the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, The Butterfly Lovers was put on the stage for the first time in the form of ballet in Hong Kong, offering the audience 3 impressive combination of the ancient and modern, East and West. The famous legendary Chinese tragic romance between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai has inspired countless 4 (adapt) in opera, music, film, and other art forms. Septime Webre, 5 is the Hong Kong Ballet’s Artistic Director, was 6 (deep) moved the first time he heard The Butterfly Lovers violin concert and believed it to be a wonderful subject for a ballet.
Ricky Hu and his wife, Mai Jingwen, took on the task of 7 (create) the ballet performance. In the production of this ballet, they made a bold attempt 8 (combine) traditional Chinese dance elements with ballet. While preserving the core story of the drama, they made efforts to bring innovation 9 breakthroughs to the dance presentation. “There’s a lot of pressure because the story is a classic and the audience has seen it 10 (present) in many other forms”. Hu said.
【答案】
1.was brought 2.as 3.an 4.adaptations 5.who 6.deeply 7.creating 8.to combine 9.and 10.presented
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是香港芭蕾舞团改编的大型芭蕾舞剧《梁祝》在香港文化中心大剧院上演,融合古今中外元素,带给观众全新体验。
1.考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:由香港芭蕾舞团改编的大型芭蕾舞剧《梁祝》于10月18日晚在香港文化中心大剧院上演。主语The Butterfly Lovers和动词bring之间是被动关系,结合时间状语“on the evening of Oct.18”可知此处使用一般过去时的被动语态,主语表示单数意义,be动词使用was。故填was brought。
2.考查介词。句意:被誉为“中国的罗密欧与朱丽叶”的《梁祝》首次以芭蕾舞形式在香港上演,为观众带来了一场古今中西结合的精彩演出。known as“被称为”,固定搭配。故填as。
3.考查冠词。句意:同上。此处泛指“一场古今中西结合的精彩演出”,应用不定冠词,且impressive是以元音音素开头。故填an。
4.考查名词。句意:梁山伯和祝英台之间著名的中国传奇悲剧爱情故事被改编成无数的歌剧、音乐、电影和其他艺术形式。空处作宾语,前面有形容词修饰,应填名词形式,adaption“改编本”,可数名词,由countless可知经验复数形式。故填adaptions。
5.考查定语从句。句意:香港芭蕾舞团艺术总监Septime Webre第一次听到《梁祝》小提琴音乐会时深受感动,认为这是芭蕾的绝佳题材。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是Septime Webre,指人,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词who引导。故填who。
6.考查副词。句意:同上。空处修饰动词moved,且表示抽象意义,应用副词deeply。故填deeply。
7.考查非谓语动词。句意:胡颂威和他的妻子麦静雯承担了创作芭蕾舞表演的任务。空处作介词of的宾语,应用动名词形式。故填creating。
8.考查非谓语动词。句意:在这部芭蕾舞剧的制作中,他们大胆尝试将中国传统舞蹈元素与芭蕾相结合。attempt后用动词不定式作定语。故填to combine。
9.考查连词。句意:在保留戏剧核心故事的同时,他们努力为舞蹈表演带来创新和突破。innovation和breakthroughs之间是并列关系,使用连词and连接。故填and。
10.考查非谓语动词。句意:“压力很大,因为这是一个经典的故事,观众已经看到了它以许多其他形式呈现出来。”胡说。resent和it之间是被动关系,应用过去分词作宾补。故填presented。
(24-25高一下·广西南宁·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Music is an influential tool that could shape people’s thoughts and actions. One of the most 1 (power) songs in modern music history is “Imagine” by John Lennon. 2 (record) in 1971, this song quickly became 3 celebration for peace and unity. The lyrics (歌词) of “Imagine” encourage listeners to think about a world 4 people live in harmony despite their differences. Lennon’s simple message echoed with millions of people around the world, 5 (inspire) them to dream of a more peaceful future.
“Imagine” had a huge impact 6 the way people thought about global issues like war and inequality. During the time of its release, the world was experiencing political unrest and conflict. People 7 (regard) “Imagine” as a voice for the anti-war movement at that time, and helped spread the message of peace and love, showing how a song could bring people together 8 (fight) for a better future
Up till now, countless people 9 (move) by this song. From this example, the power of music could be 10 (clear) seen.
【答案】
1.powerful 2.Recorded 3.a 4.where 5.inspiring 6.on 7.regarded 8.to fight 9.have been moved 10.clearly
【导语】这是一篇说明文,主要介绍了约翰・列侬的歌曲《想象》的影响力,它鼓励人们向往和平与团结,对人们思考全球问题产生了巨大影响,至今仍能打动无数人。
1.考查形容词。句意:现代音乐史上最有影响力的歌曲之一是约翰・列侬的《想象》。空白处修饰名词 songs作定语,应使用形容词,power的形容词是powerful,故填powerful。
2.考查非谓语动词。句意:这首歌录制于1971年,迅速成为了对和平与团结的一种颂扬。空白处在句子中做状语,使用非谓语动词,record与this song之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,使用过去分词作状语,故填Recorded。
3.考查冠词。句意:这首歌录制于1971年,迅速成为了对和平与团结的一种颂扬。因空白处后面有名词,根据冠词的用法,名词前需使用不定冠词,表示“一个”含义,且因空白处后面词的第一个发音因素为辅音,故填a。
4.考查定语从句。句意:《想象》的歌词鼓励听众去想象一个人们尽管有差异但仍能和谐相处的世界。本句为包含定语从句的复合句,先行词是a world,关系词在从句中作地点状语,所以用关系副词where引导,故填where。
5.考查非谓语动词。句意:列侬简单的信息引起了全世界数百万人的共鸣,激励他们去梦想一个更加和平的未来。空白处在句子中做状语,inspire的逻辑主语是前面整个句子,二者是逻辑上的主谓关系,所以用现在分词作结果状语,故填inspiring。
6.考查介词。句意:《想象》对人们思考战争和不平等这类全球问题的方式产生了巨大影响。“have an impact on”是固定短语,表示“对……有影响”,故填on。
7.考查动词时态。句意:在这首歌发行的时候,世界正经历着政治动荡和冲突。当时人们把《想象》视为反战运动的呼声,并帮助传播了和平与爱的信息,展示了一首歌如何能让人们团结起来为更美好的未来而奋斗。根据时间状语“During the time of its release”可知句子表示的是过去发生的动作,谓语动词使用一般过去时,故填regarded。
8.考查非谓语动词。句意:在这首歌发行的时候,世界正经历着政治动荡和冲突。当时人们把《想象》视为反战运动的呼声,并帮助传播了和平与爱的信息,展示了一首歌如何能让人们团结起来为更美好的未来而奋斗。空白处在句子中做状语表示目的,要用动词不定式,故填to fight。
9.考查时态语态。句意:到目前为止,无数人被这首歌打动。“Up till now”是现在完成时的标志,表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响,且people与move之间是被动关系,所以用现在完成时的被动语态,故填have been moved。
10.考查副词。句意:从这个例子中,可以清楚地看到音乐的力量。空白处修饰动词seen,要用副词形式做状语,clear的副词是clearly,故填clearly。
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(24-25高二下·山东德州·期中)阅读下面材料,在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lu Lihua grew up surrounded by the rich traditions of her Yi community. She is an inheritor of the intangible (非物质) cultural heritage Yizu Dage, 1 traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group. She is a member of a team in Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, focusing on the 2 (promote) of ethnic culture.
3 an art worker who has been working in the countryside for a long time, she is 4 (true) eager to contribute to rural development. Lu devotes 5 (she) to helping restore the countryside while promoting the protection of intangible cultural heritage.
Over the past few years, Lu 6 (involve) in making local dance and singing performances 7 (stage) on wedding, tourism and other markets with an aim to help locals increase their incomes by working near their homes 8 at the same time promote the spread of ethnic culture.
During the time she holds the position, Lu visited many villages and towns 9 (investigate) industrial development and listen to the masses’ voices. She remains committed to her mission, which is to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Yi people, while also working tirelessly to improve the lives of those in her community, 10 rely on these traditional arts for their livelihoods.
【答案】
1.a 2.promotion 3.As 4.truly 5.herself 6.has been involved 7.staged 8.and 9.to investigate 10.who
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个彝族非物质文化遗产传承人鲁丽华致力于保护和发展彝族传统文化,同时努力改善社区靠传统艺术谋生的群众生活水平的故事。
1.考查冠词。句意:她是彝族传统民间艺术——彝族非物质文化遗产“彝族打歌”的传承人。此处表示“彝族打歌,一种彝族的传统民间艺术”,表泛指“一种”,且traditional是以辅音音素开头的单词,所以用不定冠词 a。故填a。
2.考查名词。句意:她是南建彝族自治县一个团队的成员,专注于民族文化的推广。根据空前的 the 和空后的of 可知,此处需要用名词形式,promote的名词形式是 promotion,the promotion of ethnic culture 表示“民族文化的推广”。故填promotion。
3.考查介词。句意:作为一名长期在农村工作的艺术工作者,她非常渴望为农村的发展做出贡献。根据语境 “作为一名长期在农村工作的艺术工作者”,这里表示 “作为”,用介词 As,位于句首,首字母需大写。故填As。
4.考查副词。句意:作为一名长期在农村工作的艺术工作者,她非常渴望为农村的发展做出贡献。此处修饰形容词 eager,应该用副词形式,true 的副词形式是 truly,意为“真正地”。故填truly。
5.考查代词。句意:在推动非物质文化遗产保护的同时,鲁致力于帮助恢复乡村。devote oneself to doing sth. 是固定短语,意为“致力于做某事”,主语是 Lu,所以用反身代词herself。故填herself。
6.考查动词时态和语态。句意:在过去的几年里,鲁一直参与在婚礼、旅游和其他市场上进行当地歌舞表演,目的是帮助当地人通过在家附近工作来增加收入,同时促进民族文化的传播。根据时间状语 Over the past few years(在过去的几年里),句子要用现在完成时,be involved in 表示 “参与”,主语 Lu 是第三人称单数,所以用 has been involved。故填has been involved。
7.考查非谓语动词。句意:在过去的几年里,鲁一直参与在婚礼、旅游和其他市场上进行当地歌舞表演,目的是帮助当地人通过在家附近工作来增加收入,同时促进民族文化的传播。分析句子结构可知,此处是 “make + 宾语 + 宾补” 结构,local dance and singing performances 与 stage(上演;举办)之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词 staged 作宾语补足语。故填staged。
8.考查连词。句意:在过去的几年里,鲁一直参与在婚礼、旅游和其他市场上进行当地歌舞表演,目的是帮助当地人通过在家附近工作来增加收入,同时促进民族文化的传播。根据语境 “旨在帮助当地人在家附近工作增加收入,同时促进民族文化的传播”,increase their incomes by working near their homes 和 promote the spread of ethnic culture 是并列关系,所以用连词 and故填and。
9.考查动词不定式。句意:在她任职期间,鲁走访了许多乡镇,调查工业发展,倾听群众的声音。空处用动词不定式 to investigate 作目的状语。故填to investigate。
10.考查定语从句。句意:她仍然致力于自己的使命,即保护和推广彝族丰富的文化遗产,同时也不知疲倦地努力改善社区中那些依靠这些传统艺术谋生的人的生活。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是 those(指代社区里的人),关系词在从句中作主语,所以用 who 引导该定语从句。故填who。
(24-25高二下·浙江·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The guqin, 1 (consider) by many to be China’s oldest stringed instrument, has a history that stretches back over 3,000 years. Once played by scholars, poets, and philosophers, it occupies a unique position in Chinese culture, where it symbolizes the 2 (harmony) combination of music, literature, and personal cultivation.
Unlike more vibrant traditional instruments, the guqin is known for its gentle, subtle sounds, 3 (create) an atmosphere suited to reflection and meditation. Early Confucian texts described it 4 a medium for self-improvement, emphasizing moral integrity above mere technical skill.
In recent decades, there 5 (be) a growing interest in reviving guqin traditions, which were once at risk of being overshadowed by modern 6 (entertain). Musicians trained in classical styles have begun to collaborate with contemporary composers, hoping to introduce the guqin to broader audiences. 7 you attend an intimate recital in a tea house or watch an online performance, the guqin’s lasting appeal remains evident. Even though 8 (it) melodies may seem understated at first, many listeners soon realize what remarkable depth lies behind every note.
By integrating new ideas while preserving old techniques, the art of guqin, praised by UNESCO as 9 Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, manages to stay relevant today. It encourages people not only to appreciate ancient music but also 10 (seek) peaceful moments in their own fast-paced lives.
【答案】
1.considered 2.harmonious 3.creating 4.as 5.has been 6.entertainment 7.Whether 8.its 9.an 10.to seek
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了古琴的相关内容,包括其悠久的历史,在中国文化中的独特地位,声音特点,以及近几十年来在传承和推广方面的情况,强调了古琴作为人类非物质文化遗产,在融合新思想、保留旧技艺的同时对人们的意义。
1.考查非谓语动词。句意:古琴,被许多人认为是中国最古老的弦乐器,其历史可以追溯到 3000 多年前。句子主语 “The guqin”和“consider”之间是被动关系,即古琴是 “被认为”,所以要用过去分词形式作后置定语来修饰 “ The guqin”。故填considered。
2.考查形容词。句意:它曾经被学者、诗人和哲学家演奏,在中国文化中占据着独特的地位,在其中它象征着音乐、文学和个人修养的和谐结合。“the combination” 是名词短语,需要用形容词来修饰,“harmony”是名词“和谐”,其形容词形式 “harmonious” 表示“和谐的”。故填harmonious。
3.考查非谓语动词。句意:与更富有活力的传统乐器不同,古琴以其轻柔、微妙的声音而闻名,营造出一种适合沉思和冥想的氛围。表示自然而然的结果,用现在分词做状语。故填 creating。
4.考查介词。句意:早期的儒家经典将它描述为一种自我提升的媒介,强调道德操守高于单纯的技术技巧。“describe...as...”是固定搭配,意思是“把…… 描述为……”,这里表示把古琴描述成自我提升的媒介。故填as。
5.考查时态。句意:在最近几十年里,人们对复兴古琴传统的兴趣日益浓厚,而这些传统曾经面临被现代娱乐所掩盖的风险。根据时间状语 “In recent decades”(在最近几十年里),可知句子时态要用现在完成时,“there be”句型的现在完成时结构是“there has/have been”,主语 “a growing interest” 是单数,所以用“has been”。故填has been。
6.考查名词。句意:在最近几十年里,人们对复兴古琴传统的兴趣日益浓厚,而这些传统曾经面临被现代娱乐所掩盖的风险。名词“entertainment”作宾语。故填entertainment。
7.考查连词短语。句意:无论你是在茶馆参加一场小型的独奏会,还是观看一场线上演出,古琴持久的魅力依然明显。“whether...or...”是固定搭配,意思是“无论…… 还是……”,引导让步状语从句。首字母大写。故填Whether。
8.考查代词。句意:尽管它的旋律一开始可能看起来很含蓄,但许多听众很快就会意识到每个音符背后蕴含着多么非凡的深度。形容词性物主代词“its”表示“它的”作定语。故填its。
9.考查冠词。句意:通过在保留古老技艺的同时融入新思想,古琴艺术被联合国教科文组织誉为人类非物质文化遗产,在当今依然具有重要意义。“Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” 是可数名词短语,“Intangible”读音以元音音素开头,所以要用不定冠词“an”来表示 “一项、一种”。故填an。
10.考查不定式。句意:它不仅鼓励人们欣赏古代音乐,还鼓励人们在自己快节奏的生活中寻找宁静的时刻。“encourage sb. to do sth.”是固定搭配,意思是“鼓励某人做某事”,所以这里要用“to seek”。故填to seek。
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Unit 2 The Universal Language
单元话题语法填空练习
基础语篇巩固练
(24-25高一下·福建福州·期中)阅读短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Different music has different 1 (effect) on us. Faster music helps us concentrate better. Lively music makes us feel more pleased. And slower music 2 (quiet) our mind and makes us relax.
New findings show that it is music around 60 beats a minute 3 can cause the brain to synchronize (合拍) with the beat, causing alpha brainwaves. This wave will appear when we are relaxed. Researchers at Stanford University have said that listening to music can change our brain activities, making it 4 helpful stress-reducing tool.
What type of music reduces stress greatly? A bit surprising: Drums and flutes (长笛) can relax the mind even when they 5 (play) a little loud. Sounds of rain and thunder may also be relaxing, especially 6 (mix) with other music, such as light jazz and classical music.
How can we choose the music that is best for us? The answer depends on ourselves. We could start by 7 (simple) exploring the music on the web page. Just choose the music 8 melody (旋律) can calm us down and make us feel relaxed. But remember that quieting our mind does not mean we will feel 9 (sleep) listening to the music. It means our brain and body are relaxed. And 10 our new calm self, we can then do our best in many activities.
(24-25高一下·福建三明·期中)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The highly expected Chinese 2025 Spring Festival Gala took place on the evening of January 28th. Among the evening’s fantastic performances, the amazing robot dance “Yangge BOT” was 1 (true) the most unforgettable one. Sixteen humanoid robots, 2 (dress) in red floral jackets, performed perfectly alongside 16 human dancers. One of the most impressive moments came 3 the robots skillfully controlled handkerchiefs, a key element of Yangge dance. 4 AI-driven mechanical arm movements, they sent the handkerchiefs spinning (旋转) and flying through the air, creating an 5 (strike) performance.
Yangge BOT, also called H1, is developed by Unitree, 6 company that focuses on the development, production and sales of high-performance robots. Launched in August 2023, H1 is Unitree’s first humanoid robot, standing about 180cm tall and 7 (weigh) around 70kg. The robot performs smartly and is able to carry out complex movements. According to Wang Qixin, Head of Marketing at Unitree, all the dance movements 8 (power) by AI, showing the robot’s ability to learn and adapt.
By combining AI with traditional dance, the gala not only showed us the limitless 9 (capable) of technology to expand artistic possibilities but also set a new example on how technology and culture can come together 10 (create) something extraordinary.
(24-25高一下·浙江·期中)阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For a long time, music 1 (regard) as a powerful way to express emotions and bring comfort. It goes beyond the basic barriers of language and culture, reaching deep into the human hearts. Many musicians have the 2 (intend) of connecting with their audience through their songs, offering 3 universal means of hope and inspiration.
However, in the past, there were some 4 (phenomenon) that limited the impact of music. Social regulation and cultural differences often prevented certain types of music from 5 (accept). For example, some types were not given the attention they deserved, and many people were unable to 6 (true) experience the healing power of music. But music has always found a way to break through these barriers. It can touch people’s hearts in a special way. The beauty of music is that it can connect with people on a personal level, providing comfort and hope when they need it most.
Today, we see more and more artists 7 music is meant to bring people together and their songs are not limited 8 just one style. Instead, they draw from many different kinds of music and convey universal themes like love, loss, and hope, helping listeners feel 9 (understand) and less alone.
In conclusion, music has the power to heal and can bridge gaps between people and cultures. It is not just fun 10 a way to connect with ourselves and others. Through music, we can find a path to a renewed sense of purpose.
(24-25高一下·广东广州·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese traditional instruments have long charmed the world with their unique sounds and cultural significance. From erhu and pipa, 1 have gained international recognition, to lesser-known instruments that 2 (value) for their unique sounds and historical depth, these instruments have played an important role in China’s rich and diverse 3 (music) tradition.
Whether you are a seasoned musician or simply someone 4 (interest) in experiencing the beauty of traditional Chinese music, these instruments are sure 5 (amaze) and delight. From the delicate melodies of guqin and xiao to the rhythmic beats of drum and gong, there is something 6 everyone.
7 these instruments may seem mysterious and unfamiliar to some, they are 8 (surprising) not difficult to learn and can provide a lifetime of 9 (enjoy). So if you’re looking to explore the world of traditional Chinese music, consider taking up one of these instruments. Who knows — you might just discover a passion that lasts a lifetime.
Today, these instruments are making a strong comeback, 10 (bridge) ancient traditions with new ideas and creating music that feels both classic and fresh. By learning to play, you’re not just mastering melodies — you’re helping preserve a cultural treasure alive!
(24-25高一下·广东潮州·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Some of the biggest piano composers have suffered from physical disabilities. For example, Beethoven composed some of his greatest music while 1 (suffer) from deafness. Now it appears that Lucy,13, is carrying forward the legacy(先人遗留下来的东西)of famous 2 (musician) who show great talents despite their physical limitations.
Lucy was born blind 3 has autism(自闭症). She learned to play the piano 4 the help of The Amber Trust, a UK-based organization that provides musical 5 (educate) to blind and partially sighted children.
Last week, Channel 4 tweeted a video 6 showed the young pianist perfectly performing á Chopin composition at a train station in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The video 7 (take) for the reality show, “The Piano”. The winner of the show would be invited 8 (play) at the Royal Festival Hall.
In the video, the show’s judges, singer-songwriter Mika and Chinese pianist Lang Lang are 9 (surprise) at Lucy’s performance. At one point, Lang says: “It’s unbelievable that she can play this piece.”
Commenting on Lucy’s performance, a Twitter user wrote: “What a lovely and 10 (deep) moving performance. She doesn’t just play it, she plays it with feeling and emotion.”
(24-25高一下·河南信阳·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, The Butterfly Lovers, a large-scale ballet, 1 (bring) to the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Cultural Center on the evening of Oct.18. At the end of the performance, the audience greeted the creative team with long applause and cheers.
Known 2 the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, The Butterfly Lovers was put on the stage for the first time in the form of ballet in Hong Kong, offering the audience 3 impressive combination of the ancient and modern, East and West. The famous legendary Chinese tragic romance between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai has inspired countless 4 (adapt) in opera, music, film, and other art forms. Septime Webre, 5 is the Hong Kong Ballet’s Artistic Director, was 6 (deep) moved the first time he heard The Butterfly Lovers violin concert and believed it to be a wonderful subject for a ballet.
Ricky Hu and his wife, Mai Jingwen, took on the task of 7 (create) the ballet performance. In the production of this ballet, they made a bold attempt 8 (combine) traditional Chinese dance elements with ballet. While preserving the core story of the drama, they made efforts to bring innovation 9 breakthroughs to the dance presentation. “There’s a lot of pressure because the story is a classic and the audience has seen it 10 (present) in many other forms”. Hu said.
(24-25高一下·广西南宁·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Music is an influential tool that could shape people’s thoughts and actions. One of the most 1 (power) songs in modern music history is “Imagine” by John Lennon. 2 (record) in 1971, this song quickly became 3 celebration for peace and unity. The lyrics (歌词) of “Imagine” encourage listeners to think about a world 4 people live in harmony despite their differences. Lennon’s simple message echoed with millions of people around the world, 5 (inspire) them to dream of a more peaceful future.
“Imagine” had a huge impact 6 the way people thought about global issues like war and inequality. During the time of its release, the world was experiencing political unrest and conflict. People 7 (regard) “Imagine” as a voice for the anti-war movement at that time, and helped spread the message of peace and love, showing how a song could bring people together 8 (fight) for a better future
Up till now, countless people 9 (move) by this song. From this example, the power of music could be 10 (clear) seen.
重难语篇拔高练
(24-25高二下·山东德州·期中)阅读下面材料,在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lu Lihua grew up surrounded by the rich traditions of her Yi community. She is an inheritor of the intangible (非物质) cultural heritage Yizu Dage, 1 traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group. She is a member of a team in Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, focusing on the 2 (promote) of ethnic culture.
3 an art worker who has been working in the countryside for a long time, she is 4 (true) eager to contribute to rural development. Lu devotes 5 (she) to helping restore the countryside while promoting the protection of intangible cultural heritage.
Over the past few years, Lu 6 (involve) in making local dance and singing performances 7 (stage) on wedding, tourism and other markets with an aim to help locals increase their incomes by working near their homes 8 at the same time promote the spread of ethnic culture.
During the time she holds the position, Lu visited many villages and towns 9 (investigate) industrial development and listen to the masses’ voices. She remains committed to her mission, which is to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Yi people, while also working tirelessly to improve the lives of those in her community, 10 rely on these traditional arts for their livelihoods.
(24-25高二下·浙江·期中)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The guqin, 1 (consider) by many to be China’s oldest stringed instrument, has a history that stretches back over 3,000 years. Once played by scholars, poets, and philosophers, it occupies a unique position in Chinese culture, where it symbolizes the 2 (harmony) combination of music, literature, and personal cultivation.
Unlike more vibrant traditional instruments, the guqin is known for its gentle, subtle sounds, 3 (create) an atmosphere suited to reflection and meditation. Early Confucian texts described it 4 a medium for self-improvement, emphasizing moral integrity above mere technical skill.
In recent decades, there 5 (be) a growing interest in reviving guqin traditions, which were once at risk of being overshadowed by modern 6 (entertain). Musicians trained in classical styles have begun to collaborate with contemporary composers, hoping to introduce the guqin to broader audiences. 7 you attend an intimate recital in a tea house or watch an online performance, the guqin’s lasting appeal remains evident. Even though 8 (it) melodies may seem understated at first, many listeners soon realize what remarkable depth lies behind every note.
By integrating new ideas while preserving old techniques, the art of guqin, praised by UNESCO as 9 Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, manages to stay relevant today. It encourages people not only to appreciate ancient music but also 10 (seek) peaceful moments in their own fast-paced lives.
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