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课时达标(十三)|UNIT 5 MUSIC
Ⅰ.阅读理解
I'd never heard of the yangqin—an 18th century Chinese stringed instrument—until this past Sunday, when I had the pleasure of hearing Eastman graduate and music performer Zhang Wenzhuo perform on it in a virtual concert.
Wenzhuo, a Chinese native, began her training on the yangqin at age five.When she was only 13, Wenzhuo was awarded a scholarship to the Arts School of Hebei Province; the highly competitive program only accepted a single yangqin student every two years.After graduation, she placed first in nationwide competitions and was admitted into the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing, where she was awarded her bachelor's in yangqin performance in 2005.She obtained her doctorate from Boston University in music education in 2015 and studied ethnomusicology at Eastman from 2017 to 2019.Wenzhuo has performed with countless orchestras and groups of musicians and won countless awards for her performances.
Before Wenzhuo performed on her yangqin, she presented a brief historical background of the instrument's origin, and discussed its continued usage up to the present day.Determined by musicologists to be based on the similarly-structured English hammered dulcimer(大扬琴), the yangqin was first used in Chinese folk music performance and operas.As time went on, performances began to be sponsored by the country, and yangqin performers were given a path to higher levels of social mobility.
Wenzhuo performed four pieces, three tracing their origins to centuries' old Chinese composers, and one from the modern era.Needless to say, Wenzhuo's performances sounded fantastic.The yangqin is a unique and beautiful instrument and its sound, coupled with Wenzhuo's musical ability, allowed the four greatly differing pieces to stand together as a wonderful introduction to the instrument.
It was fascinating to learn about the yangqin and a joy to watch Wenzhuo perform on it.
语篇类型:记叙文 主题语境:人与社会——艺术
语篇导读:本文通过音乐演奏家张文卓呈现的一场扬琴视听大宴介绍了她的音乐成长之路及获得的成绩。
( )1.What can we learn about Zhang Wenzhuo?
A.She has been trained for 13 years.
B.She topped many competitions.
C.She studied ethnomusicology in Boston.
D.She became a bachelor at Eastman.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,她在许多比赛中名列前茅,故选B项。
( )2.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.Wenzhuo's personalities. B.Wenzhuo's nationality.
C.Wenzhuo's contributions. D.Wenzhuo's schooling.
答案 D
解析 段落大意题。第二段主要讲述她的学习生涯,故选D项。
( )3.What made Wenzhuo's performances fantastic?
A.Her high level of social mobility.
B.Her knowledge of the instrument.
C.Her gift and the charm of the yangqin.
D.Her understanding of different cultures.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段尾句可知,扬琴是一种独特而美丽的乐器,其独特的魅力,加上文卓的音乐才能,使得演出十分精彩,故选C项。
( )4.How does the author sound toward the yangqin?
A.Favorable. B.Curious.
C.Strange. D.Cold.
答案 A
解析 观点态度题。根据第五段中的It was fascinating to learn about the yangqin可知,作者十分赞许扬琴,故选A项。
【熟词生义】couple(Para.4,Line 3)常用义:n.对;数个;夫妇
文章义:v.结合
例:The two train cars had been coupled together.两节火车车厢已经连接起来了。
Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don't.You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.But scientists found that people's music taste changes as time goes by.So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents', whether you like it or not.
We used to think that culture and personality are the only reasons for different music choices.But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste.There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.
The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk and rock, because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.
But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change and they want to build close relationships with others.As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&B, which is usually uplifting and danceable.
When middle age comes, most people have settled down.During this period, people prefer music, such as jazz and classical, as well as music like country, folk and blues.
As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music, such as country music and jazz music.But you must be questioning. “Aren't there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are.But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.
语篇类型:说明文 主题语境:人与社会——艺术
语篇导读:人们的音乐品味会随着年龄和社会环境而发生变化,本文主要区分出人生的四个音乐阶段。
( )5.What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?
A.They are worth listening to. B.They are actually less cool.
C.They are especially serious. D.They are hard to understand.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知,年轻人会认为父母喜欢的音乐古老又无聊,没有自己的音乐酷,故选B项。
( )6.How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段至第六段介绍可知,人生分为了四个音乐时期,故选C项。
( )7.What kind of music do teenagers prefer?
A.Punk music. B.Country music.
C.Jazz music. D.Pop music.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段可知,青少年喜欢朋克音乐和摇滚乐,故选A项。
( )8.What is the best title for the text?
A.People Have Different Opinions on Music
B.People's Taste in Music Changes with Time
C.People Listen to Music for the Same Reason
D.People's Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music
答案 B
解析 标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了人们的音乐品味会随着年龄和社会环境而发生变化,并在下文详细阐述了人生的四个音乐阶段,故选B项。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Dave Kellner, of Riegelsville, decided to share his beloved cello(大提琴) with a young musician with ability and ambition who didn't have one.On Friday, the 69-year-old man 1 the Easton Area Middle School to 2 present his cello to Anna Smith, a seventh-grader who plays in the school orchestra(管弦乐队).
Kellner 3 the cello nine years ago when he retired and decided to start a 4 .He spent two years trying to improve his skills, but the effects of arthritis(关节炎) made it 5 for him to go on practising.
He could have sold the cello.But he wanted it in the hands of a talented, serious-minded local 6 who couldn't afford to purchase a cello.It was difficult to 7 after narrowing down the field to three worthy students.In the end the instrument was given to a 13-year-old girl who said she hoped to 8 the cello for the rest of her life.
Because of his kind act, Kellner will be able to experience the 9 of hearing it played at the spring musical concert.And knowing she has another fan in the 10 could help keep Anna Smith motivated to practise and perhaps eventually master the cello.
Kellner's 11 to lend a hand and improve the life of a talented, young musician is 12 .A good cello can cost roughly $2,000.That's a high 13 for many poor families.In the hands of a child with talent and determination, it can 14 a life.It is hoped that there are more Dave Kellners who understand the value of passing on a(n) 15 musical instrument.
( )1.A.stayed at B.arrived at
C.passed by D.moved into
( )2.A.secretly B.normally
C.anxiously D.personally
( )3.A.bought B.discovered
C.borrowed D.advertised
( )4.A.school B.company
C.programme D.hobby
( )5.A.difficult B.probable
C.suitable D.unnecessary
( )6.A.student B.friend
C.actor D.teacher
( )7.A.stop B.explain
C.decide D.discuss
( )8.A.buy B.borrow
C.keep D.play
( )9.A.life B.joy
C.effect D.loss
( )10.A.audience B.army
C.classroom D.hospital
( )11.A.permission B.plan
C.goal D.decision
( )12.A.interesting B.disappointing
C.inspiring D.satisfying
( )13.A.level B.quality
C.price D.risk
( )14.A.save B.change
C.end D.live
( )15.A.beloved B.traditional
C.expensive D.useless
语篇类型:记叙文 主题语境:人与自我——做人与做事
语篇导读:本文主要讲述了一个老人把自己钟爱的大提琴送给了一个有音乐梦想却买不起大提琴的女孩的故事。
1.答案 B
解析 结合上文可知,此处表示戴夫·凯尔纳来到(arrive at)伊斯顿区中学亲自(personally)将大提琴送给七年级学生安娜·史密斯。stay at待在;pass by路过;move into迁入。
2.答案 D
解析 参见上题解析。
3.答案 A
解析 戴夫·凯尔纳9年前退休的时候买了这把大提琴。
4.答案 D
解析 根据本句中的he retired和下句中的He spent two years trying to improve his skills并结合常识可知,戴夫·凯尔纳退休时买大提琴应是决定开始一个爱好(hobby)。
5.答案 A
解析 根据本句中的the effects of arthritis(关节炎)和上文讲述的赠送大提琴这一事件可知,关节炎的影响让他难以(difficult)继续练习。
6.答案 A
解析 根据上文中的present his cello to Anna Smith, a seventh-grader及下文中的three worthy students可知,他想要把大提琴送给一个有才华、认真但买不起大提琴的当地学生。
7.答案 C
解析 在把范围缩小到三个优秀的学生身上之后,很难作出决定(decide)。
8.答案 D
解析 最后,这把乐器被送给了一个13岁的女孩,她说她希望余生都能演奏(play)大提琴。
9.答案 B
解析 因为凯尔纳的善行,他将能体验在春季音乐会上听它(大提琴)被演奏的乐趣(joy)。
10.答案 A
解析 根据空前一句可知,凯尔纳会成为听众(audience),安娜·史密斯在观众中会有另一个乐迷。
11.答案 D
解析 结合上文讲到的decided to share his beloved cello(大提琴) with a young musician可知,此处指凯尔纳的决定(decision)。
12.答案 C
解析 戴夫·凯尔纳的善行是鼓舞人心的(inspiring)。
13.答案 C
解析 根据上文中的A good cello can cost roughly $2,000可知,对于许多贫穷的家庭来讲,这是一个很高的价格(price)。
14.答案 B
解析 在一个有天赋和决心的孩子手中,这把乐器可以改变(change)一生。
15.答案 A
解析 根据上文中的decided to share his beloved cello(大提琴)可知,此处指钟爱的(beloved)乐器。
Ⅲ.语法填空
On March 5, 1963, an article by Chairman Mao Zedong 1. (publish) in the newspaper, People's Daily, praising a young soldier, named Lei Feng, 2. died in an accident in 1962 at 3. age of 22.Since then, Lei 4. (become) a cultural image, standing for selflessness, modesty(谦虚) and devotion.Now March 5 is considered “Learn From Lei Feng Day”.
Right after studying the article along with his colleagues that day, Wu Hongyuan, a songwriter who was then 33, was asked by the performing arts group that he worked for to write a song to respond 5. Mao's article, encouraging people to join in the nationwide movement to learn from the young soldier.
Within two hours, Wu, who is better known by his penname, Hongyuan finished 6. (write) the words of the song and gave them to his colleague, composer Lou Shengmao (1928~2007).The song, 7. (name) Xue Xi Lei Feng Hao Bang Yang, or Learn From The Role Model Lei Feng, soon became very popular in the country and has been performed by 8. (profession) singers, attracting the general public.
On March 3, two days before the yearly Learn From Lei Feng Day, Wu, 93 now, came to Beijing 9. (present) some information about a new project.The project calls for people to write their own words for the song, as a way to remind people, 10. (especial) the younger generation, to keep the spirit of Lei Feng alive.
语篇类型:记叙文 主题语境:人与社会——艺术
语篇导读:本文介绍了歌曲《学习雷锋好榜样》的创作过程。
1.答案 was published
解析 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:1963年3月5日,毛泽东主席在人民日报上发表了一篇文章,赞扬了一位名叫雷锋的年轻士兵,他于1962年在一次事故中丧生,年仅22岁。此处句子主语article与动词publish是逻辑上的动宾关系,且表示过去发生的动作,应用一般过去时的被动语态,故填was published。
2.答案 who
解析 考查引导词。句意参见上题解析。空处引导非限制性定语从句,且在句子中作主语,修饰先行词Lei Feng,故填关系代词who。
3.答案 the
解析 考查冠词。at the age of在……岁时,为固定搭配。
4.答案 has become
解析 考查时态和主谓一致。句意:从那时起,雷锋就成为了一种文化形象,代表着无私、谦虚和奉献。根据Since then可知,此处应用现在完成时态;主语Lei为第三人称单数,故填has become。
5.答案 to
解析 考查介词。句意:当时33岁的词曲作者吴洪源被他所在的演艺团体要求写一首歌来回应毛泽东的文章,鼓励人们加入到向这位年轻士兵学习的全国性运动中来。respond to回应……,为固定搭配。
6.答案 writing
解析 考查非谓语动词。句意:在两个小时内,吴(笔名洪源)完成了这首歌的歌词,并把它们交给了他的同事,作曲家娄生茂。finish doing sth完成做某事。
7.答案 named
解析 考查非谓语动词。句意:这首名为《学习雷锋好榜样》的歌曲很快在国内流行起来,并由专业歌手演唱,吸引了广大公众。此处应用非谓语形式,name与主语The song之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,应用过去分词形式作定语,故填named。
8.答案 professional
解析 考查词性转换。句意参见上题解析。空处作定语修饰名词singers,应用形容词形式,故填professional。
9.答案 to present
解析 考查非谓语动词。句意:3月3日,也就是每年的“学习雷锋日”的前两天,现年93岁的吴洪源来到北京介绍一个新项目的情况。分析句子可知,此处应用动词不定式作目的状语,故填to present。
10.答案 especially
解析 考查词性转换。句意:该项目呼吁人们为这首歌写自己的歌词,以此来提醒人们,尤其是年轻一代,让雷锋精神永存。空处作状语修饰整个句子,应用副词形式,故填especially。
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