内容正文:
Unit 2 The universal language
Period 4 Extended reading & Project & Assessment分层练习
基础达标 01
能力提升 02
拓展培优 03
一、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。
1. The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual ceremony to honour ________(非凡的) sportspeople.
2. I never thought I was very ________(有天赋的) at anything to do with music, but my parents wanted me to learn to play the piano at the age of six.
3. The website allows users to ________(流播) various video contents for free.
4. My niece came into my laboratory to fetch something, maybe her ________(手帕), apparently without seeing me.
5. This restaurant has a good ________(名声) for its delicious food and friendly service.
6. The students were ________(热情的) about the upcoming science fair, spending weeks preparing their innovative projects.
7. The tears, ________(流出) down her cheeks, revealed her deep sorrow at the loss of her beloved pet.
8. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very ________(苦恼的).
9. To support a large family, he was ________(非常需要的,极度渴望的) for a job due to lack of money.
10. The speech delivered by the coach was so ________(令人振奋的) that it motivated the entire team to work harder.
11. I felt the coldness around my back and it temporarily ________(缓解) the intense pain.
12. Don’t ________(使……烦恼) yourself about it — let’s just forget it ever happened.
13. The ________(广袤的,巨大的) African prairie and fascinating scenery appeal to nature lovers from all over the world.
14. The ________(令人惊奇的,异乎寻常的) thing is nobody thought this was rude.
15. Chaplin was not just a ________(天才), but also one of the most influential figures in film history.
16. The weather ________(预测) suggests a high chance of rain later this evening, so it might be wise to bring an umbrella.
二、选词填空。
get a load of, on the move, pull one’s weight, succeed in, all of a sudden, sing high praises for,
let off steam, move on, reach out to, keep on, account for, look through
1. The experiment seemed to be failing, but ________, the results started to match up with the assumption, surprising the entire research team.
2. Everyone in the committee except the new members, ________ understanding the new policy changes by the time the final review was conducted.
3. Despite the numerous challenges they faced, the team, which ________ innovating and adapting to new situations, eventually found success.
4. When the results were announced, the principal, impressed by the students’ achievements, ________ their outstanding performance.
5. In today’s fast-paced world, technology is constantly evolving, and businesses must stay ________ to remain competitive in the market.
6. During economic booms, innovation often leads to new industries, ________ a significant portion of overall growth.
7. After the challenging exam week, she ________ by painting in her studio, finding peace in her art.
8. Although some members initially seemed unproductive, they eventually ________ and helped complete the task on time.
9. The detective ________ the suspect’s belongings for any clues that could explain the sudden disappearance.
10. The team spent weeks ________ experts worldwide, seeking advice and support to solve the problem.
三、单句语法填空。
1. The passionate boy is ________(enthusiasm) in sports and especially has enthusiasm for ball games.
2. She plays the violin in the school ________(orchestra).
3. Even if you are a ________(gift) man, you should not take your gift for granted. Make full use of it and you’ll succeed.
4. Her ________(remark) achievement earned her a scholarship to the famous university.
5. Some problems occurred, ________(upset) our plans of driving across the desert.
6. Before we ________(abandon) the ship, Mike calmly told us to rescue our essential supplies.
7. Amy rose to her feet, with tears of sheer joy ________(stream) down her cheeks.
8. All of ________ sudden, there was sky where the roof had been.
9. This latest incident will do nothing ________(ease) tensions between the two countries.
10. Longing to experience the low-paced lifestyle, they want ________(desperate) to make a change on the weekend.
11. The Three-Body Problem, written by Chinese writer Liu Cixin, is one of those astonishing ________(predict) about the future.
12. The county ________(possess) rich cultural resources and the site of the western beginning of the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty.
13. For a few years, you can just relax and enjoy the ________(uplift) performances.
14. This kind of virus can produce many kinds of ________(vary).
四、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. 他们十年前掌权并取得了非凡的成就。
They ________ ________ ________ a decade ago and made ________ achievements.
2. 猛不防有人抓住了我的脖子。
________ ________ ________ ________ someone grabbed me around the neck.
3. ________________________, Whiston bent over to give him a tight embrace, ________________________.
惠斯顿觉察到亨特眼中的绝望,弯下腰紧紧地拥抱了他一下,安慰他说他们会安全的。
4. 北京有如此多迷人的景点,越来越多的游客涌入北京度假。
________________________, an increasing number of tourists flood into Beijing for their holidays.
5. 当你对某物充满热情时,为了得到它无论什么事,你可能都会去做。
When ________ ________ something, you're ________ to do ________ you can to get it.
6. 有时,我们应该勇敢地不理会让我们不高兴的人和事。
Sometimes we should bravely ignore the persons and things ________________________.
7. 他和他爸爸在书法方面一样有天赋。(as… as… )
He is ________________________________.
8. 尽管他被父母抛弃,但他拒绝屈服于命运。
Although ________ ________ his parents, he refused to ________ ________ his fate.
9. 据说他是世界上最杰出的画家。
He ________________________________ the world has ever had.
10. 彼得原本打算在商界工作, 但2020年在加拿大经历了不愉快的经历后, 他放弃了这个计划。
Peter ________________________ a job in business,but abandoned that plan after the unpleasant experience in Canada in 2020.
11. 我们到达时,会议已开始十多分钟了。
By the time we arrived, the meeting ________________________ for over ten minutes.
12. 她现在是一个富有的女人,过着安逸的生活。
She is a rich woman now, and ________________________.
13. 他大学毕业时非常想找份工作。
He ________________________ get a job when he graduated from university.
14. 被广泛认为是天才,也被称为诗仙,李白以浪漫的风格写诗,他的诗歌经常描绘的是友谊,自然美酒之类的主题。
________________________, Li Bai wrote with a romantic style and his poems celebrated things such as friendship, nature and wine.
15. 西藏仍然是我去过的最引人注目、最独特的地方之一。(remarkable)
Xizang is still one of the ________ ________, unique places I have ever been.
五、语法填空
(2025高一下·广东汕头·期中)Johann Strauss was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas(轻歌剧). He was born in Vienna in 1825. Although his father didn’t want him 1 (become) a musician, Strauss studied the violin 2 (secret) when he was a child. When his father discovered his son was practicing on a violin one day, he gave him a beating, 3 (say) that he was going to beat the music out of the boy. But that didn’t prevent the boy from becoming one of the greatest 4 (composer) of all time. He wrote his first waltz at six. At the age of 19, he decided to devote 5 (him) to writing music. He formed his own orchestra and 6 (make) a successful tour to Europe and soon became famous. The emperor of Austria was so 7 (please) with his music that he appointed him the conductor at the court balls of Vienna. It was for these occasions that he wrote the wellknown favorite The Blue Danube, 8 was one of his most popular waltzes in all ages. In all, the talented Johann Strauss wrote more than 500 masterpieces. In his lifetime, he was known 9 the Waltz King, and was largely responsible for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during 10 19th century.
六、阅读理解
(2025高一下·山东临沂·期中)When Stephanie Walsh began her dancing journey in her twenties, videos didn’t exist. Now in her seventies, the hip-hop grandma has gained worldwide attention with her active dance moves and amazing energy.
Walsh, better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing millions of people to watch. “Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face,” Walsh said. “That’s what I want to put through my movement, how much fun it is, how much joy it gives you.”
From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes. So she waited until she was nearly 30 to return to her childhood love. Walsh believes her lifelong passion(热爱) for dance makes what she is today. “Everybody has to have a passion in their life,” she said. “It’s like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.’ I believe that.”
She went through countless hardships in life, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don’t. Whenever she needs a lift, she turns to dance, shining as an inspiration to those around her.
At 40 years her junior, Gilbert, one of her followers, said Walsh inspires him every day. “I love that Ms. Stephanie is so humble. She’s thankful that her videos are getting millions of views, but she still shows up and puts on a show because that’s what she wants to do. She’s a beautiful soul who taught me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters.”
1. What does Walsh stress about dance in her remark in Para 2?
A. It’s a means of keeping fit. B. It’s a way to gain popularity.
C. It’s a chance to make profits. D. It’s an expression of inner emotions.
2. What inspires Walsh to make the existing achievement?
A. Her family’s support. B. Her early training experience.
C. Her strong love for dance. D. Her determination to become famous.
3. Which of the following words can best describe Walsh?
A. Positive and talented. B. Passionate and inspiring.
C. Determined and creative. D. Warmhearted and generous.
4. Which is a suitable title for the text?
A. Stephanie Walsh: A Dancing Legend. B. The Rise of Hip-Hop Dance.
C. The Magic of Social Media for Dancers. D. How to Become a Famous Dancer.
七、七选五
(2025高一下·山东泰安·期中)The music industry has undergone great changes over the past few decades due to technological advancements. 1
Music Creation Made Easy with Technology
2 Today, artists can create their music from home using softwares. The digital workstations such as Ableton or Logic Pro allow musicians to record and edit music on their computers, saving both time and money. With these tools, anyone with a computer can make music, whether they’re a professional artist or a beginner.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Music
Artificial intelligence(AI) is making waves in music creation. It can now help musicians write songs and and create tunes and mix tracks. Programs like Amper Music and AIVA assist in composing music to create original pieces. AI can help artists save time and come up with fresh ideas. 3 Will AI eventually replace musicians, or will it be a helpful tool for them to use?
Music Education Through Technology
Learning music has become easier thanks to technology. Apps and online platforms like YouTube, and Fender Play provide lessons for beginners and advanced musicians alike. These tools make learning more flexible. 4 Technology also helps teachers create interactive lessons, making music education more fun.
The Role of Virtual Reality in Music
Virtual reality(VR) is slowly becoming a part of the music world. With VR, fans can attend concerts in virtual spaces. 5 Some artists are even creating VR music videos, offering an immersive(沉浸式) experience. Although VR is still new to music, it has the potential to completely change how people enjoy live and recorded music in the future.
A. Anyone with an internet connection can listen to music.
B. They allow people to practice anytime and anywhere.
C. Digital technology is playing a role in how music is made and enjoyed.
D. They can experience the performance as if they were there in person.
E. This method has made it easier for people to explore different music.
F. In the past, recording music meant going to a studio and spending money.
G. However, it also raises questions about the role of human creativity in music.
八、完形填空
(2025高一下·浙江台州·期中)On April 30, 2019, my 15-year-old brother Adams passed away. His death seemed to come suddenly, and it 1 my family in extreme pain. In spite of this, I pretended to be OK. I 2 being productive(高效的) in my work and 3 in my communities. However, the more I did this, the more I realized that I was about to 4 .
I’d been working as a music therapist(治疗师) for several years when Adams died. I’d seen my 5 use music to help themselves process 6 events. I noticed how music 7 healthy communication skills. Considering my music therapy experiences, I decided to write music as an expressive outlet(出口) for my 8 and depression.
Writing my song, “Big Steel Wings” , was the first time I admitted(承认) on paper to the universe that I was drowning. I turned to 9 to sail through the deep waters of my depression and sadness, where there was no such thing as a “wrong” lyric(歌词). When I felt down, music helped me feel something again. When words weren’t 10 , I could sing.
Just listening to music or singing it has helped me through some of my 11 in life — but this time, I am certain that music saved my life. Because when I finally admitted to myself that I wasn’t okay, I stopped 12 . Writing music made me 13 that someone, somewhere, felt exactly as I did. It was okay to “not be okay”, but it was also important to search for ways to bring 14 to my darkness.
If music could help me feel a little hope and a little less pain, maybe it could do the same for others. That is the 15 of music, isn’t it?
1. A. needed B. pressed C. left D. ensured
2. A. mastered B. continued C. stopped D. recommended
3. A. generous B. active C. tough D. rude
4. A. get through B. go off C. try out D. break down
5. A. patients B. families C. staff D. physician
6. A. fascinating B. inspiring C. beneficial D. disastrous
7. A. faded B. created C. reflected D. rejected
8. A. joy B. annoyance C. sadness D. shock
9. A. songwriting B. storytelling C. conducting D. performing
10. A. working B. sounding C. hearing D. answering
11. A. struggles B. locations C. phenomena D. threats
12. A. crying B. laughing C. pretending D. attempting
13. A. confused B. aware C. satisfied D. puzzled
14. A. confidence B. luck C. light D. sight
15. A. target B. atmosphere C. occasion D. power
(
6
/
6
)
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$$
Unit 2 The universal language
Period 4 Extended reading & Project & Assessment分层练习
基础达标 01
能力提升 02
拓展培优 03
一、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。
1. The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual ceremony to honour ________(非凡的) sportspeople.
【答案】remarkable
2. I never thought I was very ________(有天赋的) at anything to do with music, but my parents wanted me to learn to play the piano at the age of six.
【答案】gifted/talented
3. The website allows users to ________(流播) various video contents for free.
【答案】stream
4. My niece came into my laboratory to fetch something, maybe her ________(手帕), apparently without seeing me.
【答案】handkerchief
5. This restaurant has a good ________(名声) for its delicious food and friendly service.
【答案】reputation
6. The students were ________(热情的) about the upcoming science fair, spending weeks preparing their innovative projects.
【答案】enthusiastic/passionate
7. The tears, ________(流出) down her cheeks, revealed her deep sorrow at the loss of her beloved pet.
【答案】streaming
8. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very ________(苦恼的).
【答案】upset
9. To support a large family, he was ________(非常需要的,极度渴望的) for a job due to lack of money.
【答案】desperate
10. The speech delivered by the coach was so ________(令人振奋的) that it motivated the entire team to work harder.
【答案】uplifting
11. I felt the coldness around my back and it temporarily ________(缓解) the intense pain.
【答案】eased
12. Don’t ________(使……烦恼) yourself about it — let’s just forget it ever happened.
【答案】upset
13. The ________(广袤的,巨大的) African prairie and fascinating scenery appeal to nature lovers from all over the world.
【答案】vast
14. The ________(令人惊奇的,异乎寻常的) thing is nobody thought this was rude.
【答案】extraordinary
15. Chaplin was not just a ________(天才), but also one of the most influential figures in film history.
【答案】genius
16. The weather ________(预测) suggests a high chance of rain later this evening, so it might be wise to bring an umbrella.
【答案】prediction
二、选词填空。
get a load of, on the move, pull one’s weight, succeed in, all of a sudden, sing high praises for,
let off steam, move on, reach out to, keep on, account for, look through
1. The experiment seemed to be failing, but ________, the results started to match up with the assumption, surprising the entire research team.
2. Everyone in the committee except the new members, ________ understanding the new policy changes by the time the final review was conducted.
3. Despite the numerous challenges they faced, the team, which ________ innovating and adapting to new situations, eventually found success.
4. When the results were announced, the principal, impressed by the students’ achievements, ________ their outstanding performance.
5. In today’s fast-paced world, technology is constantly evolving, and businesses must stay ________ to remain competitive in the market.
6. During economic booms, innovation often leads to new industries, ________ a significant portion of overall growth.
7. After the challenging exam week, she ________ by painting in her studio, finding peace in her art.
8. Although some members initially seemed unproductive, they eventually ________ and helped complete the task on time.
9. The detective ________ the suspect’s belongings for any clues that could explain the sudden disappearance.
10. The team spent weeks ________ experts worldwide, seeking advice and support to solve the problem.
【答案】
1. all of a sudden 2. had succeeded in 3. kept on 4. sang high praises for 5. on the move
6. accounting for 7. let off steam 8. pulled their weight 9. looked through 10. reaching out to
三、单句语法填空。
1. The passionate boy is ________(enthusiasm) in sports and especially has enthusiasm for ball games.
【答案】enthusiastic
2. She plays the violin in the school ________(orchestra).
【答案】orchestra
3. Even if you are a ________(gift) man, you should not take your gift for granted. Make full use of it and you’ll succeed.
【答案】gifted
4. Her ________(remark) achievement earned her a scholarship to the famous university.
【答案】remarkable
5. Some problems occurred, ________(upset) our plans of driving across the desert.
【答案】upsetting
6. Before we ________(abandon) the ship, Mike calmly told us to rescue our essential supplies.
【答案】abandoned
7. Amy rose to her feet, with tears of sheer joy ________(stream) down her cheeks.
【答案】streaming
8. All of ________ sudden, there was sky where the roof had been.
【答案】a
9. This latest incident will do nothing ________(ease) tensions between the two countries.
【答案】to ease
10. Longing to experience the low-paced lifestyle, they want ________(desperate) to make a change on the weekend.
【答案】desperately
11. The Three-Body Problem, written by Chinese writer Liu Cixin, is one of those astonishing ________(predict) about the future.
【答案】predictions
12. The county ________(possess) rich cultural resources and the site of the western beginning of the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty.
【答案】possesses
13. For a few years, you can just relax and enjoy the ________(uplift) performances.
【答案】uplifting
14. This kind of virus can produce many kinds of ________(vary).
【答案】variations
四、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. 他们十年前掌权并取得了非凡的成就。
They ________ ________ ________ a decade ago and made ________ achievements.
【答案】came to power; extraordinary
2. 猛不防有人抓住了我的脖子。
________ ________ ________ ________ someone grabbed me around the neck.
【答案】All of a sudden
3. 惠斯顿觉察到亨特眼中的绝望,弯下腰紧紧地拥抱了他一下,安慰他说他们会安全的。
________________________, Whiston bent over to give him a tight embrace, ________________________.
【答案】Sensing the desperate gleam in Hunter’s eyes; comforting that they would be safe
4. 北京有如此多迷人的景点,越来越多的游客涌入北京度假。
________________________, an increasing number of tourists flood into Beijing for their holidays.
【答案】Beijing possessing so many attractive scenic spots
5. 当你对某物充满热情时,为了得到它无论什么事,你可能都会去做。
When ________ ________ something, you're ________ to do ________ you can to get it.
【答案】enthusiastic about; likely; whatever
6. 有时,我们应该勇敢地不理会让我们不高兴的人和事。
Sometimes we should bravely ignore the persons and things ________________________.
【答案】that upset us
7. 他和他爸爸在书法方面一样有天赋。(as… as… )
He is ________________________________.
【答案】as gifted as his father at calligraphy
8. 尽管他被父母抛弃,但他拒绝屈服于命运。
Although ________ ________ his parents, he refused to ________ ________ his fate.
【答案】abandoned by; submit to
9. 据说他是世界上最杰出的画家。
He ________________________________ the world has ever had.
【答案】is said to be the most brilliant painter
10. 彼得原本打算在商界工作, 但2020年在加拿大经历了不愉快的经历后, 他放弃了这个计划。
Peter ________________________ a job in business,but abandoned that plan after the unpleasant experience in Canada in 2020.
【答案】had intended to take
11. 我们到达时,会议已开始十多分钟了。
By the time we arrived, the meeting ________________________ for over ten minutes.
【答案】had been on
12. 她现在是一个富有的女人,过着安逸的生活。
She is a rich woman now, and ________________________.
【答案】lives/leads a life of ease
13. 他大学毕业时非常想找份工作。
He ________________________ get a job when he graduated from university.
【答案】was desperate to
14. 被广泛认为是天才,也被称为诗仙,李白以浪漫的风格写诗,他的诗歌经常描绘的是友谊,自然美酒之类的主题。
________________________, Li Bai wrote with a romantic style and his poems celebrated things such as friendship, nature and wine.
【答案】Widely known as a genius and often called the “Immortal Poet”
15. 西藏仍然是我去过的最引人注目、最独特的地方之一。(remarkable)
Xizang is still one of the ________ ________, unique places I have ever been.
【答案】most remarkable
五、语法填空
(2025高一下·广东汕头·期中)Johann Strauss was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas(轻歌剧). He was born in Vienna in 1825. Although his father didn’t want him 1 (become) a musician, Strauss studied the violin 2 (secret) when he was a child. When his father discovered his son was practicing on a violin one day, he gave him a beating, 3 (say) that he was going to beat the music out of the boy. But that didn’t prevent the boy from becoming one of the greatest 4 (composer) of all time. He wrote his first waltz at six. At the age of 19, he decided to devote 5 (him) to writing music. He formed his own orchestra and 6 (make) a successful tour to Europe and soon became famous. The emperor of Austria was so 7 (please) with his music that he appointed him the conductor at the court balls of Vienna. It was for these occasions that he wrote the wellknown favorite The Blue Danube, 8 was one of his most popular waltzes in all ages. In all, the talented Johann Strauss wrote more than 500 masterpieces. In his lifetime, he was known 9 the Waltz King, and was largely responsible for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during 10 19th century.
【答案】
1. to become 2. secretly 3. saying 4. composers 5. himself
6. made 7. pleased 8. which 9. as 10. the
六、阅读理解
(2025高一下·山东临沂·期中)When Stephanie Walsh began her dancing journey in her twenties, videos didn’t exist. Now in her seventies, the hip-hop grandma has gained worldwide attention with her active dance moves and amazing energy.
Walsh, better known as “Ms. Stephanie” online, has been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing millions of people to watch. “Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face,” Walsh said. “That’s what I want to put through my movement, how much fun it is, how much joy it gives you.”
From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes. So she waited until she was nearly 30 to return to her childhood love. Walsh believes her lifelong passion(热爱) for dance makes what she is today. “Everybody has to have a passion in their life,” she said. “It’s like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.’ I believe that.”
She went through countless hardships in life, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don’t. Whenever she needs a lift, she turns to dance, shining as an inspiration to those around her.
At 40 years her junior, Gilbert, one of her followers, said Walsh inspires him every day. “I love that Ms. Stephanie is so humble. She’s thankful that her videos are getting millions of views, but she still shows up and puts on a show because that’s what she wants to do. She’s a beautiful soul who taught me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that’s all that matters.”
1. What does Walsh stress about dance in her remark in Para 2?
A. It’s a means of keeping fit. B. It’s a way to gain popularity.
C. It’s a chance to make profits. D. It’s an expression of inner emotions.
2. What inspires Walsh to make the existing achievement?
A. Her family’s support. B. Her early training experience.
C. Her strong love for dance. D. Her determination to become famous.
3. Which of the following words can best describe Walsh?
A. Positive and talented. B. Passionate and inspiring.
C. Determined and creative. D. Warmhearted and generous.
4. Which is a suitable title for the text?
A. Stephanie Walsh: A Dancing Legend. B. The Rise of Hip-Hop Dance.
C. The Magic of Social Media for Dancers. D. How to Become a Famous Dancer.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述七旬嘻哈奶奶斯蒂芬妮・沃尔什凭借对舞蹈的热爱和活力在社交媒体上走红的故事,展现了她的舞蹈理念、人生经历及对他人的激励。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Dance isn’t just your body, it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes out here in your face.(舞蹈不仅是身体的动作,更是你内心对舞蹈的感受,是从你脸上流露出来的东西。)”可知,沃尔什强调舞蹈不仅是身体的动作,更是内心感受通过面部表情和肢体动作的表达,她的核心观点是“舞蹈是内在情感的表达”。故选D项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Walsh believes her lifelong passion(热爱) for dance makes what she is today.(沃尔什认为,她一生对舞蹈的热爱造就了今天的自己。)”可知,沃尔什认为自己之所以能取得如今的成就,源于对舞蹈一生的热爱,强烈的热爱是她的动力来源。故选C项。
3. 推理判断题。从第四段“Whenever she needs a lift, she turns to dance, shining as an inspiration to those around her.(每当她需要振奋精神时,她就会投身于舞蹈,如光芒般激励着身边的人。)”及追随者吉尔伯特的评价可知,她通过舞蹈激励他人,因此热情且鼓舞人心最能概括她的特点。故选B项。
4. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Now in her seventies, the hip-hop grandma has gained worldwide attention with her active dance moves and amazing energy.(如今已年过七旬的她,作为“嘻哈奶奶”凭借充满活力的舞蹈动作和惊人的能量吸引了全球关注。)”以及全文内容可知,文章围绕七旬舞者斯蒂芬妮・沃尔什的舞蹈生涯展开,讲述她从年轻时的热爱到晚年凭借活力舞姿成为“嘻哈奶奶”的传奇经历。A选项“斯蒂芬妮・沃尔什:舞蹈传奇”既点明人物,又突出其非凡成就,最适合作为标题。故选A项。
七、七选五
(2025高一下·山东泰安·期中)The music industry has undergone great changes over the past few decades due to technological advancements. 1
Music Creation Made Easy with Technology
2 Today, artists can create their music from home using softwares. The digital workstations such as Ableton or Logic Pro allow musicians to record and edit music on their computers, saving both time and money. With these tools, anyone with a computer can make music, whether they’re a professional artist or a beginner.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Music
Artificial intelligence(AI) is making waves in music creation. It can now help musicians write songs and and create tunes and mix tracks. Programs like Amper Music and AIVA assist in composing music to create original pieces. AI can help artists save time and come up with fresh ideas. 3 Will AI eventually replace musicians, or will it be a helpful tool for them to use?
Music Education Through Technology
Learning music has become easier thanks to technology. Apps and online platforms like YouTube, and Fender Play provide lessons for beginners and advanced musicians alike. These tools make learning more flexible. 4 Technology also helps teachers create interactive lessons, making music education more fun.
The Role of Virtual Reality in Music
Virtual reality(VR) is slowly becoming a part of the music world. With VR, fans can attend concerts in virtual spaces. 5 Some artists are even creating VR music videos, offering an immersive(沉浸式) experience. Although VR is still new to music, it has the potential to completely change how people enjoy live and recorded music in the future.
A. Anyone with an internet connection can listen to music.
B. They allow people to practice anytime and anywhere.
C. Digital technology is playing a role in how music is made and enjoyed.
D. They can experience the performance as if they were there in person.
E. This method has made it easier for people to explore different music.
F. In the past, recording music meant going to a studio and spending money.
G. However, it also raises questions about the role of human creativity in music.
【答案】1. C 2. F 3. G 4. B 5. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了过去几十年间,由于技术进步,音乐行业发生了巨大变化,并从音乐创作、人工智能对音乐的影响、音乐教育以及虚拟现实在音乐中的应用四个方面进行了阐述。
1. 根据上文“The music industry has undergone great changes over the past few decades due to technological advancements.(由于技术的进步,音乐产业在过去几十年里发生了巨大的变化)”可知,下文要讲述技术进步在音乐产业中起到的作用,C选项“数字技术在音乐的制作和欣赏方式上发挥着作用.”符合语境,承接上文,点明主旨。故选C。
2. 下文“Today, artists can create their music from home using softwares. The digital workstations such as Ableton or Logic Pro allow musicians to record and edit music on their computers, saving both time and money.(今天,艺术家们可以在家里用软件创作音乐。像Ableton或Logic Pro这样的数字工作站可以让音乐家在电脑上录制和编辑音乐,既节省时间又节省金钱)”讲述了今天技术的进步带来的音乐创作方式的改变,F选项“在过去,录制音乐意味着要去录音室并花钱。”符合语境,与下文形成对比。故选F。
3. 根据上文“Artificial intelligence(AI) is making waves in music creation. It can now help musicians write songs and create tunes and mix tracks. Programs like Amper Music and AIVA assist in composing music to create original pieces. AI can help artists save time and come up with fresh ideas.(人工智能正在音乐创作领域掀起波澜。它现在可以帮助音乐家写歌、创作曲调和混音。像Amper Music和AIVA这样的程序可以辅助作曲,创作原创作品。人工智能可以帮助艺术家节省时间,并想出新的创意)”可知,下文要讲述人工智能在音乐创作领域带来的影响,G选项“然而,它也引发了关于人类创造力在音乐中作用的疑问。”符合语境,转折词“However”承接上文,讲述人工智能在音乐创作领域带来的积极影响的同时,也提出了质疑,引出下文“Will AI eventually replace musicians, or will it be a helpful tool for them to use?(人工智能最终会取代音乐家,还是会成为他们有用的工具?)”。故选G。
4. 根据上文“Learning music has become easier thanks to technology. Apps and online platforms like YouTube, and Fender Play provide lessons for beginners and advanced musicians alike. These tools make learning more flexible.(由于技术的发展,学习音乐变得更加容易。像YouTube和Fender Play这样的应用程序和在线平台为初学者和高级音乐家都提供了课程。这些工具使学习更加灵活)”可知,下文要讲述这些工具使学习更加灵活的表现,B选项“它们允许人们随时随地练习。”符合语境,承接上文,说明这些工具的便利性。故选B。
5. 根据上文“With VR, fans can attend concerts in virtual spaces.(有了虚拟现实,粉丝们可以在虚拟空间里参加音乐会)”可知,下文要讲述粉丝们参加虚拟音乐会的体验,D选项“他们可以像亲临现场一样体验演出。”符合语境,承接上文,说明粉丝们参加虚拟音乐会的感受。故选D。
八、完形填空
(2025高一下·浙江台州·期中)On April 30, 2019, my 15-year-old brother Adams passed away. His death seemed to come suddenly, and it 1 my family in extreme pain. In spite of this, I pretended to be OK. I 2 being productive(高效的) in my work and 3 in my communities. However, the more I did this, the more I realized that I was about to 4 .
I’d been working as a music therapist(治疗师) for several years when Adams died. I’d seen my 5 use music to help themselves process 6 events. I noticed how music 7 healthy communication skills. Considering my music therapy experiences, I decided to write music as an expressive outlet(出口) for my 8 and depression.
Writing my song, “Big Steel Wings” , was the first time I admitted(承认) on paper to the universe that I was drowning. I turned to 9 to sail through the deep waters of my depression and sadness, where there was no such thing as a “wrong” lyric(歌词). When I felt down, music helped me feel something again. When words weren’t 10 , I could sing.
Just listening to music or singing it has helped me through some of my 11 in life — but this time, I am certain that music saved my life. Because when I finally admitted to myself that I wasn’t okay, I stopped 12 . Writing music made me 13 that someone, somewhere, felt exactly as I did. It was okay to “not be okay”, but it was also important to search for ways to bring 14 to my darkness.
If music could help me feel a little hope and a little less pain, maybe it could do the same for others. That is the 15 of music, isn’t it?
1. A. needed B. pressed C. left D. ensured
2. A. mastered B. continued C. stopped D. recommended
3. A. generous B. active C. tough D. rude
4. A. get through B. go off C. try out D. break down
5. A. patients B. families C. staff D. physician
6. A. fascinating B. inspiring C. beneficial D. disastrous
7. A. faded B. created C. reflected D. rejected
8. A. joy B. annoyance C. sadness D. shock
9. A. songwriting B. storytelling C. conducting D. performing
10. A. working B. sounding C. hearing D. answering
11. A. struggles B. locations C. phenomena D. threats
12. A. crying B. laughing C. pretending D. attempting
13. A. confused B. aware C. satisfied D. puzzled
14. A. confidence B. luck C. light D. sight
15. A. target B. atmosphere C. occasion D. power
【答案】
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A
11. A 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在弟弟去世后,通过音乐来治愈自己的故事。
1. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:他的死似乎来得很突然,让我的家人陷入了极度的痛苦之中。A. needed需要;B. pressed按压;C. left使处于(某种状态);D. ensured确保。根据上文“His death seemed to come suddenly”可知,弟弟的突然离世使家人处于极度痛苦的状态。故选C项。
2. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:我继续在工作中保持高效,在社区里积极活跃。A. mastered掌握;B. continued继续;C. stopped停止;D. recommended推荐。根据上文“In spite of this, I pretended to be OK.”可知,尽管弟弟去世让“我”很痛苦,但“我”假装没事,继续保持工作高效等状态。故选B项。
3. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我继续在工作中保持高效,在社区里积极活跃。A. generous慷慨的;B. active积极的;C. tough艰难的;D. rude粗鲁的。根据上文“In spite of this”以及语境可知,尽管很难受,“我”假装没事,在社区里表现得积极活跃,active与productive相呼应,符合“我”努力表现正常的状态。故选B项。
4. 考查动词短语辨析。句意:然而,我做得越多,就越意识到自己即将崩溃。A. get through通过;B. go off离开;C. try out试验;D. break down崩溃。根据上文“However”表示转折,以及前文提到“I pretended to be OK”可推知“我”其实内心很痛苦,这样的伪装让“我”快要崩溃了。故选D项。
5. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:亚当斯去世时,我已经做了几年的音乐治疗师。我见过我的病人用音乐来帮助自己处理灾难性的事件。A. patients病人;B. families家庭;C. staff员工;D. physician医生。根据上文“I’d been working as a music therapist”可知,“我”是音乐治疗师。故选A项。
6. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:亚当斯去世时,我已经做了几年的音乐治疗师。我见过我的病人用音乐来帮助自己处理灾难性的事件。A. fascinating迷人的;B. inspiring鼓舞人心的;C. beneficial有益的;D. disastrous灾难性的。根据上文“use music to help themselves process”以及语境可知,病人通常是用音乐来处理不好的事情,disastrous“灾难性的”符合语境,说明是一些不好的、对病人有很大影响的事件。故选D项。
7. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:我注意到音乐是如何创造出健康的沟通技巧的。A. faded褪色;B. created创造;C. reflected反映;D. rejected拒绝。根据下文“healthy communication skills”以及语境可知,音乐能够帮助病人,这里说的是音乐能创造出健康的沟通技巧,即通过音乐,病人能够更好地进行沟通表达。故选B项。
8. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:考虑到我的音乐治疗经验,我决定写音乐作为我悲伤和抑郁的表达出口。A. joy快乐;B. annoyance烦恼;C. sadness悲伤;D. shock震惊。根据下文“and depression”以及前文提到弟弟去世“我”很痛苦可知,这里是说写音乐来表达“我”的悲伤和抑郁,sadness与depression相呼应,符合“我”的心情。故选C项。
9. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:我求助于歌曲创作,在抑郁和悲伤的深水中航行,在那里没有“错误”的歌词。A. songwriting歌曲创作;B. storytelling讲故事;C. conducting指挥;D. performing表演。根据上文“Writing my song, ‘Big Steel Wings’”可知,“我”是通过写歌来度过痛苦,所以这里是说求助于歌曲创作。故选A项。
10. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:当语言不起作用时,我可以唱歌。A. working起作用;B. sounding听起来;C. hearing听见;D. answering回答。根据上文“When words weren’t”可知,当“我”无法用语言表达自己的情感时,唱歌就成了“我”表达的方式,working 符合语境。故选A项。
11. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:听音乐或唱歌帮助我度过了人生中的一些难关。A. struggles难事,难关;B. locations位置;C. phenomena现象;D. threats威胁。根据上文“helped me through”可知,这里说的是音乐帮助“我”度过人生中困难的时刻。故选A项。
12. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:因为当我最终向自己承认我不好的时候,我就不再假装了。A. crying哭;B. laughing笑;C. pretending假装;D. attempting尝试。根据上文“In spite of this, I pretended to be OK.”可知,之前“我”一直假装没事,当“我”承认自己不好时,就不再假装了。故选C项。
13. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:写音乐让我意识到,在某个地方,有人和我有完全相同的感受。A. confused困惑的;B. aware意识到的;C. satisfied满意的;D. puzzled困惑的。根据下文“that someone, somewhere, felt exactly as I did”可知,写音乐让“我”明白了有和“我”感受相同的人。故选B项。
14. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:“感觉不好” 是可以的,但寻找方法为自己的黑暗带来光明也很重要。A. confidence信心;B. luck运气;C. light光明;D. sight视力。根据下文“to my darkness”以及语境可知,这里是说为黑暗带来光明,light与darkness相对,符合语境,指找到方法让自己走出痛苦的黑暗。故选C项。
15. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:这就是音乐的力量,不是吗?A. target目标;B. atmosphere氛围;C. occasion场合;D. power力量。根据上文“music could help me feel a little hope and a little less pain”提到音乐帮助“我”度过痛苦,让“我”感受到希望可知,这里是说这就是音乐的力量,它能对人产生很大的影响。故选D项。
(
10
/
11
)
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$$