Unit 2 The universal language音乐（话题阅读精练）英语译林版2020选择性必修第一册

Unit 2 The universal language 音乐 话题阅读精练 单元引言解读 Music is the utmost pleasure in life; music is the clear spring of life; music is the furnace of temperamental refinement. —Xian Xinghai (page 15) 音乐，是人生最大的快乐；音乐，是生活中的一股清泉；音乐，是陶冶性情的熔炉。 ——冼星海 该句出自中国近代著名音乐家冼星海(1905—1945)。这句话意在说明音乐可以带来愉悦，放松身心，陶冶情操。 时文拓展阅读 It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life. Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time and thus I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was“Happy”. The song made me feel so much better that from then on I began to listen to music all the time. John A. Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.”And it’s true. Music helped me recover. Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being. Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I did. At the same time, we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life. 语篇翻译： 非常荣幸来到这里与大家分享音乐是如何影响了我的人生的。 你是否曾经历过黯淡无光、万念俱灰的一段时光？两年前，我被告知得了一种很难治愈的严重疾病，全身一直疼痛，觉得自己活不了多久了。我非常害怕，感到十分孤独、沮丧。后来有一天，我需要去做两个小时的治疗。医生想要我放松，就让我听一些音乐，其中一首歌是《快乐》。听着这首歌，我感觉好多了；从此之后，我开始一直听音乐。约翰·A·洛根曾说过：“音乐是心灵的良药。”的确如此，音乐助我康复。 音乐给我带来了快乐。当我听音乐的时候，音乐让我的心情放飞，像风中的风筝。音乐给予我力量，也让我得到解脱。音乐是岩石，让我倚靠，变得坚强，度过那些艰难的日子。不仅如此，音乐还给予我希望和满足感。音乐成了我最好的朋友，它(音乐)使我的内心深受鼓舞。 当然，我希望你们不要经历和我一样的痛苦。同时，我们都会经历悲伤或孤独的时光。在那时，音乐可以帮助你，就像它曾经帮助我一样。我希望大家都能以某种方式开始珍惜音乐，让音乐成为你生活的一部分。 重点词汇： 1. honour n. 荣誉 2. impact n. 影响 3. cure v. 治愈 4. ache v. 疼痛 5. discouraged adj. 气馁的 6. treatment n. 治疗 7. recover v. 恢复 8. spirits n. 精神 9. relief n. 缓解 10. satisfaction n. 满足 11. suffering n. 痛苦 12. various adj. 各种各样的 13. treasure v. 珍惜 长难句分析： 1. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life. 分析：本句是主系表结构。It是形式主语，真正的主语是to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life，其中to be here和to share...是并列关系，of how music has had an impact on my life是后置定语，修饰the story。 翻译： 能来到这里并与你们分享音乐如何影响我生活的故事，我深感荣幸。 2. Two years ago，I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. 分析：本句是主从复合句。I was told...是主句，其中I是主语，was told是谓语，后面省略了that，引导宾语从句I had a serious disease；which was difficult to cure是定语从句，修饰先行词disease。 翻译： 两年前，我被告知我患有一种难以治愈的严重疾病。 高考真题链接 (2024•浙江1月高考•阅读理解A) Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival. “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre. This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn. Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”. McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre. Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre. 1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”? A. David Kisor. B. Joe McDonough. C. Nathan Turner. D. Robbie McMath. 2. What can we learn about the two actors? A. They study in the same school. B. They worked together in ”Ragtime“. C. They are experienced on stage. D. They became friends ten years ago. 3. What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers? A. Research funding. B. Training opportunities. C. Technical support. D. Educational resources. ( 1. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre. 分析：本句是主系表结构。 That 是主语，指代前面提到的创作团队； is 是系动词； the local stage writing team 是表语。 that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre 是一个定语从句，修饰先行词 team ，在这个定语从句中， creates 是谓语动词， many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals 和 the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre 是并列的宾语。 翻译 ： 那就是当地的舞台创作团队，他们创作了辛辛那提儿童剧院的许多原创音乐剧，以及合奏剧院的假日家庭音乐剧。 2. Tumer, a 10th - grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. 分析：本句是主系表结构。 Tumer 是主语， a 10th - grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts 是对 Tumer 的补充说明，作同位语； is 是系动词； a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages 是表语。 翻译 ： 特纳是创意与表演艺术学校的一名十年级学生，他在辛辛那提的舞台上是个大家熟悉的人物。 ) ( 1. musical adj . 音乐的； n . 音乐剧 2. version n . 版本 3. adapt v . 改编 4. original adj . 原创的 5. presence n . 存在；出场 6. cast n . 演员阵容 7. regular n . 常客； adj . 经常的 8. credit n . 荣誉 ) 综合实战演练 Passage 1 (2024-2025学年广东省广州市八区高一下学期期末联考英语试卷)“Singing is the start of music. By singing, we make ourselves physically part of music and music part of us,” writes composer Andrew Ford, host of The Music Show. Songs have a powerful effect on us. Has anyone discovered the joy of singing in a choir? Mary works as a busy teacher, and choir practice nights are simply her “sanity”. “There are nights when even I don’t feel like going to choir but by the time we’ve finished, I’m glad I came,” said Mary. Research says choiring is really good for you. By monitoring the health signs of members of a choir, Bjorn Vickoff at Sweden University discovered the singers’ hearts started to beat in step with their breathing. There seemed to be a wave of air moving through the group, making them feel connected as one. Research has proved that choiring has comforting effects similar to those that come from breathing exercises in yoga. Singing also produces hormones (荷尔蒙) and other happy chemicals, fighting against depression and loneliness. Singers have been found to have lower levels of stress after choiring. And a later study also found that singing relieves anxiety and that group singing can be especially beneficial to the health of older adults. At the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, choir after choir was put on stage by singers with no big names. But this is real music to Tony Backhouse’s ears. The choirmaster spent three decades in Australia founding and working with choral groups. “If I were asked to redesign the Australian educational system, I would start by insisting that group singing become a central part of the daily routine. I believe it builds character and, more than anything else, encourage a taste for cooperation with others,” said Tony. For him, the meaning of group singing is “cooperation, rather than competition. Singing teaches us to listen, which is a great gift. In my community choir, it’s about creating something amazing together, and we really aim to make every rehearsal a thing of joy and beauty.” 1. What does the underlined “sanity” probably mean? A. Relief. B. Routine. C. Duty. D. Suffering. 2. According to Bjorn Vickoff’s study, what caused the change of the singers’ heart rates? A. Their long-term practice. B. The monitoring machine. C. The rhythm of their breathing. D. The airflow condition on the stage. 3. How does choiring benefit singers? A. It lowers stress level. B. It raises the singers’ heart rate. C. It builds physical strength. D. It reduces chemicals in their bodies. 4. What can we infer from Tony Backhouse’s words about choiring? A. It’s a recent educational trend in Australia. B. It is especially helpful for singers with no big names. C. It should replace other subjects in the educational system. D. It helps students develop good qualities and teamwork spirit. Passage 2 (2024-2025学年甘肃省张掖市高一下学期期末考试英语试卷)The Eagles’ rock song “Hotel California” is very famous. Many famous musicians, like the Gypsy Kings, Nancy Sinatra, and Frank Ocean, have played it. But there’s a mysterious musician named MoYun who has played it in a special way. She used a guzheng, which is a traditional Chinese instrument, to play this song from the 1970s. Her unusual version(版本) is very beautiful and keeps the super harmony(和谐) of the original song. Guzheng is a kind of stringed instrument(弦乐器). The modern versions of this wooden instrument usually have 21,25, or 26 strings and are about 64 inches long. It is known for its sharp and metal sounds. Thanks to its features and history, it is mostly used to perform traditional Chinese folk music. It can be difficult to play a song with many parts and different instruments on guzheng, so MoYun explained her choices in the video description. She said, “The use of guitar in ‘Hotel California’ can be regarded as one of the classic arrangements in history, especially in the 1994 live version. So I made some cuts to the singing parts, focusing on the two guitar solos at the beginning and the end.” To show respect for the traditional instrument, Mo Yun, who is known for seldom showing her face on camera, wore traditional clothes for the video. She wrote, “I’m wearing a Wei Jin style wide-sleeved cross-collared Hanfu. To make it convenient to play guzheng, I added panbo, which are tools to roll up the sleeves for easy operation. I also wore a hand-woven straw hat. The whole clothes look simple and make it seem like I’m about to plant rice!” This isn’t the first rock song MoYun has played. She has also shared her remarkable guzheng covers of “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC and “Numb” by Linkin Park. She has also recorded many cartoon songs and video game soundtracks, showing the versatility of this ages-old instrument. 5. What makes MoYun’s version of “Hotel California” special? A. She revised the words of the original song. B. She played it with a Chinese instrument. C. She added traditional Chinese singing parts. D. She performed it with foreign musicians. 6. What can we learn about guzheng from paragraph 2? A. The number of its strings is not fixed. B. Its sound is sharper than heavy metal. C. It is easier to play than electric guitars. D. It is only suitable for playing folk music. 7. What does the underlined word “versatility” in the last paragraph mean? A. Public popularity. B. Creative techniques. C. Different functions. D. Entertainment purpose. 8. What would be the best title for the passage? A. The History and Features of Guzheng B. MoYun: A Pioneer of Guzheng Development C. “Hotel California” — A Famous Rock Classic D. An Amazing Cover of “Hotel California” with Guzheng Passage 3 (2026届陕西省咸阳市高新一中高三7月高考摸底英语试题)In the remote mountains of Guizhou, China, 72-year-old Li Wei has spent five decades preserving a disappearing art form: the ancient folk songs of the Miao ethnic group. As a child, Li would follow her grandmother to village gatherings, mesmerized by complex melodies passed down through oral tradition. “Those songs were our history books,” she recalls. “But by the 1990s, only a handful of elders could sing them.” Determined to rescue this cultural heritage, Li began documenting every song she could find. With limited resources, she walked for hours to reach isolated villages, recording lyrics in worn notebooks and capturing tunes on a cassette player. Her persistence faced skepticism. “People asked why I wasted time on ‘old things’ when the young were leaving for cities,” she told The New York Times.   A turning point came in 2010 when Li’s collection was discovered by ethnomusicologists from Beijing Conservatory. This led to digital archiving projects and youth workshops. Today, her efforts have revived over 300 nearly extinct songs. Li’s most significant contribution is the “Echoes of the Clouds” program, which trains local children during summer vacations. “I teach them that these songs carry our ancestors’ wisdom about nature and life,” she explains.   Despite international recognition, Li refuses to leave her village. “My place is here, where the songs were born,” she states. Her resilience has inspired a new generation; three of her students now study ethnomusicology at universities. “Grandma Li showed us that cultural roots give wings to the future,” said 19-year-old participant Yang Min. 9. What motivated Li Wei to preserve Miao folk songs? A. Government funding for ethnic research. B. Requests from university scholars. C. Desire for personal fame. D. Her childhood exposure to their cultural significance. 10. How did Li Wei’s work gain wider recognition? A. By publishing academic papers. B. Via social media campaigns. C. Through ethnomusicologists’ discovery. D. Through local children’s performances. 11. What does the “Echoes of the Clouds” program emphasize? A. Training professional musicians. B. Passing on cultural wisdom. C. Attracting tourism revenue. D. Modernizing traditional melodies. 12. What does the word “resilience” (paragraph 4) most likely mean? A. Financial success. B. Community influence. C. Persistent determination. D. Artistic talent. Passage 4 (2024-2025学年湖南省衡阳市高二下学期7月期末英语试题)I believe dancing is in my nature, driven by my heartbeat, blood pulse, and the music in my mind. So I dance daily. The seldom-used dining room of my house has become my ballroom, with a hardwood floor, a stereo, and a disco ball. I have some music ready: waltz, swing, country, rock -and-roll, and tango(探戈舞曲). Each morning, I turn on the music, and it’s dance time! As a quiet woman, I dance alone, considering it a form of healthy movement and moving meditation. Tango is my recent enthusiasm. It’s complex and difficult, so I take three lessons a week and go out to dance three nights a week. I m even planning a three month trip to Buenos Aires to immerse myself in tango culture. The first time I went tango dancing, I was too intimidated to get on the floor. I remembered a similar experience at a village wedding on the Greek island of Crete, where I stayed on the sidelines because the fancy footwork confused me. Moments later, an older woman, reading my mind, sat beside me and said, “If you join the dancing, you will feel foolish. If you do not, you will also feel foolish. So, why not dance?” She added that if I didn’t dance, they would know I was a fool, but if I tried, they would think well of me. Her words inspired me to take up the challenge of tango. A friend viewed my passion for tango as an ambitious pursuit, saying, “Tango? At your age? You must be out of your mind!” But I see it as a deeply considered decision. My passion for tango hides my fear of aging and boredom. I seek the thrill of starting something new that challenges my mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.” 13. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Frightened. D. Surprised. 14. Why did the older woman talk with the author? A. To make fun of her. B. To encourage her to dance. C. To teach her dancing skills. D. To discuss Greek wedding dance. 15. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? A. Tango lets her live life fully. B. Dancing makes her younger. C. Aging should be faced actively. D. New challenges bring true happiness. 16. What can be the best title for the text? A. My Journey to Buenos Aires. B. Dancing Beyond Age Limits. C. Challenges of Learning Tango. D. Overcoming Fear Through Tango. Passage 5 (2024-2025学年广东省汕尾市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷) Music Education and Its Impact on Students’ Learning Music education can greatly help students learn. Research from the University of California shows that students with musical training score about 20% higher in language and math tests. It is not just an art form but a powerful educational tool. 1 Here are some of the key way it impacts students’ academic and thinking abilities. Language Skill Development Learning songs like You Are My Sunshine exposes students to vocabulary beyond textbooks. Words like “sunshine” and “dear” are naturally acquired through repetitive melodies, which strengthen pronunciation and grammar awareness. 2 For example, Some pop songs introduce modern slang(俚语) like “self-made” and “daydream”, while classical lyrics(歌词) teach formal expressions. This linguistic diversity strengthens communication abilities. Memory Improvement 3 Have you ever suddenly recalled forgotten songs from childhood? Scientists call this the “melodic memory effect”. Catchy melodies(旋律) activate the brain’s hippocampus — the key memory center. Educational songs like the ABC song use beats to make facts unforgettable. When preparing performances, students memorize rhythms and volume changes — skill transferable to studying history or math. Mental Power Increase Music works both sides of the brain. 4 When you play the piano, for example, the left brain works on reading musical notes (logic), while the right brain focuses on expressing emotions (creativity). Additionally, reading music trains pattern recognition — a skill used in solving math problems. Group performances also teach teamwork and quick thinking. In conclusion, music education plays a vital role in learning. It supports academic growth and thinking skills. 5 A. But how exactly does it improve learning? B. Group singing reduces classroom participation. C. It provides rich language input through varied songs. D. A common experience reveals music’s memory power. E. Music theory classes improve mathematical reasoning. F. Brain research shows it uses the entire brain effectively. G. Such a combined method makes learning effective and enjoyable. Passage 6 (2024-2025学年山东省临沂市高一下学期学科素养水平检测考试英语试题)Music’s role is much more than entertainment. Scientific studies show it activates nearly every brain region and keeps lots of brain networks strong, including those networks about emotion, happiness, movement and learning. 6 For example, hospitals use calming music to ease patients’ anxiety before operation, which proves music can touch emotions beyond words. Neuroscientists find that familiar songs set off dopamine(多巴胺) release, creating natural joy without medication. Music also builds bridges where words fail. At global events like the Olympics, national anthems(国歌) unite audience, stirring up strong emotional resonance(共鸣). 7 The result turned out as expected. Researchers from MIT found that singing in a choir may reduce loneliness and increase interest in life among diverse older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s disease who lost some memory. 8 Studies showed that music therapy can help older adults with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders improve their walking and reduce falls. Music improves the performance in study. 9 More surprisingly, language learners mastering vocabulary through song lyrics progressed 30% faster than traditional methods. Students learning art report higher productivity with background instrumental music — brainwave synchronization explains this boost. Everyone can access its benefits without training. Try exploring free music apps, sharing meaningful songs with friends, or attending local concerts. Even singing softly to yourself when stressed can lower blood pressure. 10 Its power is everywhere, ready for you to find and use. A. Music helps the old people feel much happier. B. Music even shows promise in preventing injury. C. Music provides emotional benefits in many ways. D. Doctors often play soft music to relax the patients. E. As Plato noted, “Music gives soul to the universe.” F. Students listening to classical pieces show 20% better concentration. G. Scientists examined whether music could improve old people’s well-being. Passage 7 (2024-2025学年广东省广州市八区高一下学期期末联考英语试卷)For many students, science projects are not just assignments but opportunities to solve real-world problems. The 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC competition showcased this spirit. Thirty finalists presented creative 1 to global issues, from environmental pollution to public health challenges. One standout participant was 14-year-old Amritha Praveen from Illinois. She built a system that uses people’s 2 to music to recommend songs that put them at ease. Her goal is to improve the 3 of music on mental health. Amritha’s system uses sensors to 4 someone’s heart rate while listening to music. Then, the system uses that information to recommend other music that is likely to help the person 5 . Amritha’s 6 came from her lifelong passion for music. She noticed how different music types caused 7 emotional reactions as a violin player. This 8 drove her to seek an objective method to measure the relaxation when listening to different types of music. Her research found two key factors leading to relaxation: musical key and timbre (音色) — the latter being a(n) 9 discovery. “Timbre’s role surprised me,” she admitted. “It refers to the tone color of sound.” Looking ahead, Amritha plans to 10 her project by studying how different types of instruments affect bodily responses and using brain waves to 11 how people respond to music. “Understanding the brain’s role could 12 why music moves us,” she said. The 13 not only awarded prizes but also proved that young innovators can turn   14 into tool for social good. As Amritha’s work demonstrates, scientific curiosity 15 compassion(同理心) can truly make a difference. 1. A. introductions B. solutions C. guides D. plans 2. A. devotion B. access C. response D. attitude 3. A. effectiveness B. quality C. popularity D. richness 4. A. match B. increase C. control D. measure 5. A. focus B. sing C. recover D. relax 6. A. inspiration B. hesitation C. limitation D. illustration 7. A. similar B. violent C. chemical D. varied 8. A. observation B. moment C. occasion D. position 9. A. small B. unexpected C. reliable D. precious 10. A. simplify B. expand C. stop D. publish 11. A. guess B. question C. compare D. track 12. A. explain B. challenge C. imagine D. change 13. A. program B. experience C. competition D. system 14. A. skills B. hobbies C. materials D. data 15. A. compared to B. resulted in C. paired with D. absorbed in Passage 8 (2024-2025学年江苏省连云港市高一下学期6月期末英语试题)Working as a music teacher, I organized large concerts and talent shows for hundreds of students. It was rewarding, yet 16 . So I decided to 17 music therapy. This journey showed me how music can 18 people in different ways. During my studies, I met a woman with bipolar disorder(双向情感障碍). She 19 spoke to others. In our second session, she played the guitar while I 20 her on the piano. She sang a lullaby(摇篮曲) for her baby, and tears 21 down her face. Though she left without words, the music 22 for her. Another unforgettable experience was with an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s. She could no longer 23 her husband or speak, but during our music sessions, she 24 and sang with him. Her husband shared, “Music brings back her joy when words 25 .” I also worked with a Ukrainian boy with autism (自闭症). His mother watched in amazement as he used a microphone to “talk” through musical 26 . For him, music became a 27 to connect with others. Now, working in a school again, I see music’s 28 power — helping both high-achieving students and those struggling with 29 . Music isn’t just about perfection; it’s about healing, connecting, and finding hope. What a 30 it is to share this magic with the world! 16. A. tiring B. interesting C. exciting D. relaxing 17. A. avoid B. explore C. ignore D. forget 18. A. confuse B. defeat C. harm D. help 19. A. likely B. rarely C. happily D. loudly 20. A. taught B. criticized C. accompanied D. watched 21. A. settled B. rolled C. broke D. knocked 22. A. listened B. ended C. danced D. spoke 23. A. recognize B. marry C. call D. change 24. A. froze B. argued C. smiled D. sighed 25. A. succeed B. fail C. return D. disappear 26. A. rhythms B. lessons C. games D. stories 27. A. wall B. gate C. barrier D. bridge 28. A. universal B. personal C. plain D. limited 29. A. anger B. wealth C. confidence D. insurance 30. A. tradition B. gift C. challenge D. mistake Passage 9 (2024-2025学年江苏省常州市高一下学期期终教学质量调研测试英语试卷)Xiqiao Town in Guangdong is the birthplace of southern lion dance. Local people have been practicing since the Ming Dynasty. 1 , the tradition faced challenges in attracting younger audiences due to outdated performances. So modernizing the art was key to its 2 (survive). Nanhai District, which governs Xiqiao, has taken 3 (effect) steps to keep lion dance alive. Since 2001, it has hosted the annual Wong Fei-Hung Cup competition and introduced standardized rules. Nanhai, 4 (partner) Tsinghua University, redesigned 12 lion characters from 2,700 troupes, creating the Nanhai Lion Dance Troupe to bring new life 5 the art. To further promote lion dance, Nanhai has hosted an annual 13-week cultural season, where people have a chance to experience the art form 6 (personal) since 2022. The district has also worked with game developers and fashion brands 7 (introduce) lion dance into pop culture. These efforts have made the traditional art more fun and impressive for young people. The future of lion dance 8 (lie) in children. In Xiqiao, a lion dance exercise, combining traditional moves with pop music and dance, has become 9 regular breaktime activity in primary and secondary schools. With tradition and innovation working hand in hand, lion dance is not only alive 10 reaching new heights. As more young people take part, this centuries-old art form is set to roar into the future. Passage 10 (2024-2025学年浙江省嘉兴市高一下学期6月期末英语试题)Music therapy(疗法) is a science-backed way to use music to help people with dementia(痴呆)live better. It supports their 11 (person) goals, such as feeling closer to others, staying emotionally healthy, and thinking more clearly. The best part is that it’s highly accessible, for no special training or tools 12 (require). Just singing a favorite song with someone can have a positive effect. Why does music help so much? People often feel a strong connection to music. Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone, 13 expert at Harvard Medical School, says that songs which matter 14 someone can create happy feelings, bring back old memories, and spread joy. This is especially powerful for dementia patients, 15 often struggle with memory loss. Professional music therapy includes various 16 (activity). For example, playing peaceful music can calm patients, while moving to a beat (like tapping hands) might help them walk or speak 17 (easy). Music makes many parts of the brain work together, 18 (improve) how they “talk” to each other. A group music program, whether it’s singing in a choir 19 playing instruments together, also helps people connect with others. Sharing these moments builds teamwork, encourages 20 (communicate) and strengthens relationships. By mixing brain exercises with social time, music therapy offers a caring and uplifting way to care for those with dementia. ( 12 / 12 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 The universal language 音乐 话题阅读精练 单元引言解读 Music is the utmost pleasure in life; music is the clear spring of life; music is the furnace of temperamental refinement. —Xian Xinghai (page 15) 音乐，是人生最大的快乐；音乐，是生活中的一股清泉；音乐，是陶冶性情的熔炉。 ——冼星海 该句出自中国近代著名音乐家冼星海(1905—1945)。这句话意在说明音乐可以带来愉悦，放松身心，陶冶情操。 时文拓展阅读 It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life. Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time and thus I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was“Happy”. The song made me feel so much better that from then on I began to listen to music all the time. John A. Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.”And it’s true. Music helped me recover. Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being. Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I did. At the same time, we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life. 语篇翻译： 非常荣幸来到这里与大家分享音乐是如何影响了我的人生的。 你是否曾经历过黯淡无光、万念俱灰的一段时光？两年前，我被告知得了一种很难治愈的严重疾病，全身一直疼痛，觉得自己活不了多久了。我非常害怕，感到十分孤独、沮丧。后来有一天，我需要去做两个小时的治疗。医生想要我放松，就让我听一些音乐，其中一首歌是《快乐》。听着这首歌，我感觉好多了；从此之后，我开始一直听音乐。约翰·A·洛根曾说过：“音乐是心灵的良药。”的确如此，音乐助我康复。 音乐给我带来了快乐。当我听音乐的时候，音乐让我的心情放飞，像风中的风筝。音乐给予我力量，也让我得到解脱。音乐是岩石，让我倚靠，变得坚强，度过那些艰难的日子。不仅如此，音乐还给予我希望和满足感。音乐成了我最好的朋友，它(音乐)使我的内心深受鼓舞。 当然，我希望你们不要经历和我一样的痛苦。同时，我们都会经历悲伤或孤独的时光。在那时，音乐可以帮助你，就像它曾经帮助我一样。我希望大家都能以某种方式开始珍惜音乐，让音乐成为你生活的一部分。 重点词汇： 1. honour n. 荣誉 2. impact n. 影响 3. cure v. 治愈 4. ache v. 疼痛 5. discouraged adj. 气馁的 6. treatment n. 治疗 7. recover v. 恢复 8. spirits n. 精神 9. relief n. 缓解 10. satisfaction n. 满足 11. suffering n. 痛苦 12. various adj. 各种各样的 13. treasure v. 珍惜 长难句分析： 1. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life. 分析：本句是主系表结构。It是形式主语，真正的主语是to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life，其中to be here和to share...是并列关系，of how music has had an impact on my life是后置定语，修饰the story。 翻译： 能来到这里并与你们分享音乐如何影响我生活的故事，我深感荣幸。 2. Two years ago，I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. 分析：本句是主从复合句。I was told...是主句，其中I是主语，was told是谓语，后面省略了that，引导宾语从句I had a serious disease；which was difficult to cure是定语从句，修饰先行词disease。 翻译： 两年前，我被告知我患有一种难以治愈的严重疾病。 高考真题链接 (2024•浙江1月高考•阅读理解A) Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival. “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre. This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn. Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”. McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre. Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre. 1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”? A. David Kisor. B. Joe McDonough. C. Nathan Turner. D. Robbie McMath. 2. What can we learn about the two actors? A. They study in the same school. B. They worked together in ”Ragtime“. C. They are experienced on stage. D. They became friends ten years ago. 3. What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers? A. Research funding. B. Training opportunities. C. Technical support. D. Educational resources. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍由马克·吐温的作品所改编的音乐剧《汤姆·索亚：河上历险记》。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor.(本剧由乔·麦克多诺改编，大卫·基索作曲。)”可知，本剧是由大卫·基索作曲的。故选A项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.(Tumer是一名创意与表演艺术学校的10年级学生，是辛辛那提舞台上的常客。他是儿童剧院的明星演员，曾在《断头谷的传说》和《绿野仙踪》中担任主角，也是新泽西制作公司‘Ragtime’的新成员。)”可知，Tumer是辛辛那提舞台上的常客，儿童剧院的明星演员，曾在《断头谷的传说》和《绿野仙踪》中担任主角；根据第五段中的“McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sewyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit.(McMath是比奇伍德高中的三年级学生。他是《汤姆·休厄》首演时的演员，也是儿童剧院的常客，演出了五场。)”可知，McMath也是儿童剧院的常客；综合以上信息可知，这两位演员在舞台上经验丰富。故选C项。 3. 细节理解题。根据尾段中的“Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.(给老师们的提示：儿童剧院有一份学习指南，展示了如何通过《汤姆·索亚》教授数学和科学。如欲下载课程，请访问儿童剧院官方网站。)”可知，儿童剧院为教师提供了一份学习指南，展示如何通过《汤姆·索亚》教授数学和科学，可通过儿童剧院的网站下载课程；由此可知，儿童剧院为教师提供了教育资源。故选D项。 ( 1. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre. 分析：本句是主系表结构。 That 是主语，指代前面提到的创作团队； is 是系动词； the local stage writing team 是表语。 that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre 是一个定语从句，修饰先行词 team ，在这个定语从句中， creates 是谓语动词， many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals 和 the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre 是并列的宾语。 翻译 ： 那就是当地的舞台创作团队，他们创作了辛辛那提儿童剧院的许多原创音乐剧，以及合奏剧院的假日家庭音乐剧。 2. Tumer, a 10th - grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. 分析：本句是主系表结构。 Tumer 是主语， a 10th - grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts 是对 Tumer 的补充说明，作同位语； is 是系动词； a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages 是表语。 翻译 ： 特纳是创意与表演艺术学校的一名十年级学生，他在辛辛那提的舞台上是个大家熟悉的人物。 ) ( 1. musical adj . 音乐的； n . 音乐剧 2. version n . 版本 3. adapt v . 改编 4. original adj . 原创的 5. presence n . 存在；出场 6. cast n . 演员阵容 7. regular n . 常客； adj . 经常的 8. credit n . 荣誉 ) 综合实战演练 Passage 1 (2024-2025学年广东省广州市八区高一下学期期末联考英语试卷)“Singing is the start of music. By singing, we make ourselves physically part of music and music part of us,” writes composer Andrew Ford, host of The Music Show. Songs have a powerful effect on us. Has anyone discovered the joy of singing in a choir? Mary works as a busy teacher, and choir practice nights are simply her “sanity”. “There are nights when even I don’t feel like going to choir but by the time we’ve finished, I’m glad I came,” said Mary. Research says choiring is really good for you. By monitoring the health signs of members of a choir, Bjorn Vickoff at Sweden University discovered the singers’ hearts started to beat in step with their breathing. There seemed to be a wave of air moving through the group, making them feel connected as one. Research has proved that choiring has comforting effects similar to those that come from breathing exercises in yoga. Singing also produces hormones (荷尔蒙) and other happy chemicals, fighting against depression and loneliness. Singers have been found to have lower levels of stress after choiring. And a later study also found that singing relieves anxiety and that group singing can be especially beneficial to the health of older adults. At the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, choir after choir was put on stage by singers with no big names. But this is real music to Tony Backhouse’s ears. The choirmaster spent three decades in Australia founding and working with choral groups. “If I were asked to redesign the Australian educational system, I would start by insisting that group singing become a central part of the daily routine. I believe it builds character and, more than anything else, encourage a taste for cooperation with others,” said Tony. For him, the meaning of group singing is “cooperation, rather than competition. Singing teaches us to listen, which is a great gift. In my community choir, it’s about creating something amazing together, and we really aim to make every rehearsal a thing of joy and beauty.” 1. What does the underlined “sanity” probably mean? A. Relief. B. Routine. C. Duty. D. Suffering. 2. According to Bjorn Vickoff’s study, what caused the change of the singers’ heart rates? A. Their long-term practice. B. The monitoring machine. C. The rhythm of their breathing. D. The airflow condition on the stage. 3. How does choiring benefit singers? A. It lowers stress level. B. It raises the singers’ heart rate. C. It builds physical strength. D. It reduces chemicals in their bodies. 4. What can we infer from Tony Backhouse’s words about choiring? A. It’s a recent educational trend in Australia. B. It is especially helpful for singers with no big names. C. It should replace other subjects in the educational system. D. It helps students develop good qualities and teamwork spirit. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了合唱对人们身心健康的积极影响，包括缓解压力、促进合作以及增强幸福感等。 1. 词义猜测题。根据第二段“Mary works as a busy teacher, and choir practice nights are simply her “sanity”. “There are nights when even I don’t feel like going to choir but by the time we’ve finished, I’m glad I came,” said Mary. (Mary是一名忙碌的老师，合唱练习的夜晚就是她的“sanity”。Mary说：“有些夜晚，即便我不想去合唱团，但排练结束时，我总会庆幸自己去了。”)”可知，合唱练习对Mary来说是一种放松和缓解压力的方式，因此“sanity”与relief的意义相近。故选A项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段“By monitoring the heath signs of members of a choir, Bjorn Vickoff at Sweden University discovered the singers’ hearts started to beat in step with their breathing. (通过监测合唱团成员的健康体征，瑞典大学的Bjorn Vickoff发现，歌手们的心脏开始随着呼吸节奏同步跳动)”可知，是呼吸的节奏导致了歌手心率的变化。故选C项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段“Singers have been found to have lower levels of stress after choiring. (研究发现，歌手在合唱后压力水平会降低)”可知，合唱能降低歌手的压力水平。故选A项。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“I believe it builds character and, more than anything else, encourage a taste for cooperation with others,” said Tony. For him, the meaning of group singing is “cooperation, rather than competition. Singing teaches us to listen, which is a great gift. (Tony说：“我相信合唱能塑造品格，而且最重要的是，它能培养人们与他人合作的意愿。”在他看来，集体歌唱的意义在于合作，而非竞争。歌唱教会我们倾听，这是一份珍贵的馈赠)”可推断，合唱有助于培养学生良好的品质和团队合作精神。故选D项。 Passage 2 (2024-2025学年甘肃省张掖市高一下学期期末考试英语试卷)The Eagles’ rock song “Hotel California” is very famous. Many famous musicians, like the Gypsy Kings, Nancy Sinatra, and Frank Ocean, have played it. But there’s a mysterious musician named MoYun who has played it in a special way. She used a guzheng, which is a traditional Chinese instrument, to play this song from the 1970s. Her unusual version(版本) is very beautiful and keeps the super harmony(和谐) of the original song. Guzheng is a kind of stringed instrument(弦乐器). The modern versions of this wooden instrument usually have 21,25, or 26 strings and are about 64 inches long. It is known for its sharp and metal sounds. Thanks to its features and history, it is mostly used to perform traditional Chinese folk music. It can be difficult to play a song with many parts and different instruments on guzheng, so MoYun explained her choices in the video description. She said, “The use of guitar in ‘Hotel California’ can be regarded as one of the classic arrangements in history, especially in the 1994 live version. So I made some cuts to the singing parts, focusing on the two guitar solos at the beginning and the end.” To show respect for the traditional instrument, Mo Yun, who is known for seldom showing her face on camera, wore traditional clothes for the video. She wrote, “I’m wearing a Wei Jin style wide-sleeved cross-collared Hanfu. To make it convenient to play guzheng, I added panbo, which are tools to roll up the sleeves for easy operation. I also wore a hand-woven straw hat. The whole clothes look simple and make it seem like I’m about to plant rice!” This isn’t the first rock song MoYun has played. She has also shared her remarkable guzheng covers of “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC and “Numb” by Linkin Park. She has also recorded many cartoon songs and video game soundtracks, showing the versatility of this ages-old instrument. 5. What makes MoYun’s version of “Hotel California” special? A. She revised the words of the original song. B. She played it with a Chinese instrument. C. She added traditional Chinese singing parts. D. She performed it with foreign musicians. 6. What can we learn about guzheng from paragraph 2? A. The number of its strings is not fixed. B. Its sound is sharper than heavy metal. C. It is easier to play than electric guitars. D. It is only suitable for playing folk music. 7. What does the underlined word “versatility” in the last paragraph mean? A. Public popularity. B. Creative techniques. C. Different functions. D. Entertainment purpose. 8. What would be the best title for the passage? A. The History and Features of Guzheng B. MoYun: A Pioneer of Guzheng Development C. “Hotel California” — A Famous Rock Classic D. An Amazing Cover of “Hotel California” with Guzheng 【答案】5. B 6. A 7. C 8. D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了神秘音乐人莫云用古筝演奏《加州旅馆》等摇滚、卡通及游戏曲目，其版本优美和谐，展现了古筝的多功能性。 5. 细节理解题。根据第一段“But there’s a mysterious musician named MoYun who has played it in a special way. She used a guzheng, which is a traditional Chinese instrument, to play this song from the 1970s. (但有一位名叫莫云的神秘音乐家以独特的方式演奏了这首曲子。她使用了古筝（一种中国传统乐器）来演奏这首20世纪70年代的歌曲)”可知，莫云用了一种中国乐器来演奏《加州旅馆》这首曲子。故选B。 6. 细节理解题。根据第二段“The modern versions of this wooden instrument usually have 21,25, or 26 strings and are about 64 inches long.(这种木质乐器的现代版本通常有21根、25根或26根弦，长度约为64英寸)”可知，古筝的弦的数量并非固定不变。故选A。 7. 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“She has also recorded many cartoon songs and video game soundtracks(此外，她还录制了许多卡通歌曲和电子游戏配乐)”可知，她还用古筝录制了许多卡通歌曲和电子游戏配乐，体现了其不同的功能。故划线词意思是“不同的功能”。故选C。 8. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“But there’s a mysterious musician named MoYun who has played it in a special way. She used a guzheng, which is a traditional Chinese instrument, to play this song from the 1970s. Her unusual version is very beautiful and keeps the super harmony of the original song.(但有一位名叫莫云的神秘音乐家以独特的方式演奏了这首曲子。她使用了古筝（一种中国传统乐器）来演奏这首20世纪70年代的歌曲。她的独特演绎非常美妙，还保留了原曲的完美和谐感)”结合文章主要说明了神秘音乐人莫云用古筝演奏《加州旅馆》等摇滚、卡通及游戏曲目，其版本优美和谐，展现了古筝的多功能性。可知，D选项“用古筝演绎的《加州旅馆》的精彩翻唱版本”最符合文章标题。故选D。 Passage 3 (2026届陕西省咸阳市高新一中高三7月高考摸底英语试题)In the remote mountains of Guizhou, China, 72-year-old Li Wei has spent five decades preserving a disappearing art form: the ancient folk songs of the Miao ethnic group. As a child, Li would follow her grandmother to village gatherings, mesmerized by complex melodies passed down through oral tradition. “Those songs were our history books,” she recalls. “But by the 1990s, only a handful of elders could sing them.” Determined to rescue this cultural heritage, Li began documenting every song she could find. With limited resources, she walked for hours to reach isolated villages, recording lyrics in worn notebooks and capturing tunes on a cassette player. Her persistence faced skepticism. “People asked why I wasted time on ‘old things’ when the young were leaving for cities,” she told The New York Times.   A turning point came in 2010 when Li’s collection was discovered by ethnomusicologists from Beijing Conservatory. This led to digital archiving projects and youth workshops. Today, her efforts have revived over 300 nearly extinct songs. Li’s most significant contribution is the “Echoes of the Clouds” program, which trains local children during summer vacations. “I teach them that these songs carry our ancestors’ wisdom about nature and life,” she explains.   Despite international recognition, Li refuses to leave her village. “My place is here, where the songs were born,” she states. Her resilience has inspired a new generation; three of her students now study ethnomusicology at universities. “Grandma Li showed us that cultural roots give wings to the future,” said 19-year-old participant Yang Min. 9. What motivated Li Wei to preserve Miao folk songs? A. Government funding for ethnic research. B. Requests from university scholars. C. Desire for personal fame. D. Her childhood exposure to their cultural significance. 10. How did Li Wei’s work gain wider recognition? A. By publishing academic papers. B. Via social media campaigns. C. Through ethnomusicologists’ discovery. D. Through local children’s performances. 11. What does the “Echoes of the Clouds” program emphasize? A. Training professional musicians. B. Passing on cultural wisdom. C. Attracting tourism revenue. D. Modernizing traditional melodies. 12. What does the word “resilience” (paragraph 4) most likely mean? A. Financial success. B. Community influence. C. Persistent determination. D. Artistic talent. 【答案】9. D 10. C 11. B 12. C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了贵州山区72岁的李薇用五十年保护苗族古民歌，克服困难记录整理，促成数字化和传承项目，培养传承人，坚守故土最终获得认可。 9. 细节理解题。根据第一段“As a child, Li would follow her grandmother to village gatherings, mesmerized by complex melodies passed down through oral tradition. “Those songs were our history books,” she recalls. “But by the 1990s, only a handful of elders could sing them.”(小时候，李会跟着她的祖母参加村里的聚会，被口口相传下来的复杂旋律深深吸引。“那些歌曲就是我们的历史教科书。”她回忆道。“但到了20世纪90年代，只有少数几位老人还能唱这些歌了。”)”可知，促使李薇保护苗族民歌的原因是她童年时期对这些歌曲文化意义的接触经历。故选D。 10. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A turning point came in 2010 when Li’s collection was discovered by ethnomusicologists from Beijing Conservatory. This led to digital archiving projects and youth workshops.(2010年，这一情况发生了重大转变，当时北京音乐学院的民族音乐学家发现了李的音乐作品。这促使开展了数字存档项目和青年工作坊)”可知，李薇的作品通过民族音乐学家们获得更广泛认可。故选C。 11. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Li’s most significant contribution is the “Echoes of the Clouds” program, which trains local children during summer vacations. “I teach them that these songs carry our ancestors’ wisdom about nature and life,” she explains.(李最重要的贡献是“云之回响”项目，该项目在暑假期间为当地的孩子们提供辅导。“我告诉他们，这些歌曲承载着我们祖先关于自然和生活的智慧。”她解释道)”可知，“云之回响”这个项目强调的是传承文化智慧。故选B。 12. 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Despite international recognition, Li refuses to leave her village. “My place is here, where the songs were born,” she states.(尽管得到了国际的认可，李仍不愿离开她的村庄。“我的归属地在这里，这里诞生了那些歌曲，”她说道)”可知，尽管得到了国际的认可，李仍不愿离开她的村庄，选择坚守在村庄里，体现了她坚定的意志力。故resilience的意思是“坚定的意志力”。故选C。 Passage 4 (2024-2025学年湖南省衡阳市高二下学期7月期末英语试题)I believe dancing is in my nature, driven by my heartbeat, blood pulse, and the music in my mind. So I dance daily. The seldom-used dining room of my house has become my ballroom, with a hardwood floor, a stereo, and a disco ball. I have some music ready: waltz, swing, country, rock -and-roll, and tango(探戈舞曲). Each morning, I turn on the music, and it’s dance time! As a quiet woman, I dance alone, considering it a form of healthy movement and moving meditation. Tango is my recent enthusiasm. It’s complex and difficult, so I take three lessons a week and go out to dance three nights a week. I m even planning a three month trip to Buenos Aires to immerse myself in tango culture. The first time I went tango dancing, I was too intimidated to get on the floor. I remembered a similar experience at a village wedding on the Greek island of Crete, where I stayed on the sidelines because the fancy footwork confused me. Moments later, an older woman, reading my mind, sat beside me and said, “If you join the dancing, you will feel foolish. If you do not, you will also feel foolish. So, why not dance?” She added that if I didn’t dance, they would know I was a fool, but if I tried, they would think well of me. Her words inspired me to take up the challenge of tango. A friend viewed my passion for tango as an ambitious pursuit, saying, “Tango? At your age? You must be out of your mind!” But I see it as a deeply considered decision. My passion for tango hides my fear of aging and boredom. I seek the thrill of starting something new that challenges my mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.” 13. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Frightened. D. Surprised. 14. Why did the older woman talk with the author? A. To make fun of her. B. To encourage her to dance. C. To teach her dancing skills. D. To discuss Greek wedding dance. 15. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? A. Tango lets her live life fully. B. Dancing makes her younger. C. Aging should be faced actively. D. New challenges bring true happiness. 16. What can be the best title for the text? A. My Journey to Buenos Aires. B. Dancing Beyond Age Limits. C. Challenges of Learning Tango. D. Overcoming Fear Through Tango. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者对舞蹈的热爱，尤其是探戈，以及舞蹈对她生活的意义。 13. 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“The first time I went tango dancing, I was too intimidated to get on the floor. I remembered a similar experience at a village wedding on the Greek island of Crete, where I stayed on the sidelines because the fancy footwork confused me.(我第一次去跳探戈时，太intimidated了，不敢上场。我记得在希腊克里特岛的一个乡村婚礼上也有过类似的经历，当时我因为复杂的舞步让我感到困惑，所以只能站在一旁。)”可知，作者因为舞步复杂而不敢上场，所以“intimidated”是“害怕的”意思。故选C项。 14. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Moments later, an older woman, reading my mind, sat beside me and said, “If you join the dancing, you will feel foolish. If you do not, you will also feel foolish. So, why not dance?” She added that if I didn’t dance, they would know I was a fool, but if I tried, they would think well of me. Her words inspired me to take up the challenge of tango.(过了一会儿，一位年长的女士看穿了我的心思，坐在我旁边说：“如果你加入跳舞，你会觉得自己很傻。如果你不跳，你也会觉得傻。那么，为什么不跳呢？”她补充说，如果我不跳，他们会知道我是个傻瓜，但如果我尝试了，他们会对我有好感。她的话激励我接受探戈的挑战。)”可知，年长女士的话是为了鼓励作者去跳舞。故选B项。 15. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.”(我的目标是尽可能长时间地跳舞，然后心满意足地老去，知道自己活得很充实。所以，当人们质疑我这个年纪跳探戈时，我说：“不，我没有疯。我只是在好好生活而已。”)”可知，作者想告诉我们探戈让她的生活变得充实。故选A项。 16. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“A friend viewed my passion for tango as an ambitious pursuit, saying, “Tango? At your age? You must be out of your mind!” But I see it as a deeply considered decision. My passion for tango hides my fear of aging and boredom. I seek the thrill of starting something new that challenges my mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to dance as long as I can and then age contentedly, knowing I’ve lived fully. So, when people question my tango at my age, I say, “No, I haven’t lost my mind. I’m just living.”(一位朋友把我对探戈的热爱视为一种不切实际的追求，说道：“探戈？你这把年纪了还跳？你肯定是疯了！”但我认为这是一个深思熟虑后的决定。我对探戈的热情，掩盖了我对衰老和枯燥生活的恐惧。我渴望体验开启新事物的刺激感，这种新事物能挑战我的心智、身体和精神。我的目标是尽可能长久地跳下去，然后心满意足地老去，因为我知道自己活得很充实。所以，当人们质疑我这个年纪还跳探戈时，我会说：“不，我没疯。我只是在好好生活而已。”)”可知，文章主要讲述作者不受年龄限制，热爱并坚持跳探戈，体现了舞蹈超越年龄界限的主题。所以短文的最佳标题为“超越年龄界限的舞蹈”。故选B项。 Passage 5 (2024-2025学年广东省汕尾市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷) Music Education and Its Impact on Students’ Learning Music education can greatly help students learn. Research from the University of California shows that students with musical training score about 20% higher in language and math tests. It is not just an art form but a powerful educational tool. 1 Here are some of the key way it impacts students’ academic and thinking abilities. Language Skill Development Learning songs like You Are My Sunshine exposes students to vocabulary beyond textbooks. Words like “sunshine” and “dear” are naturally acquired through repetitive melodies, which strengthen pronunciation and grammar awareness. 2 For example, Some pop songs introduce modern slang(俚语) like “self-made” and “daydream”, while classical lyrics(歌词) teach formal expressions. This linguistic diversity strengthens communication abilities. Memory Improvement 3 Have you ever suddenly recalled forgotten songs from childhood? Scientists call this the “melodic memory effect”. Catchy melodies(旋律) activate the brain’s hippocampus — the key memory center. Educational songs like the ABC song use beats to make facts unforgettable. When preparing performances, students memorize rhythms and volume changes — skill transferable to studying history or math. Mental Power Increase Music works both sides of the brain. 4 When you play the piano, for example, the left brain works on reading musical notes (logic), while the right brain focuses on expressing emotions (creativity). Additionally, reading music trains pattern recognition — a skill used in solving math problems. Group performances also teach teamwork and quick thinking. In conclusion, music education plays a vital role in learning. It supports academic growth and thinking skills. 5 A. But how exactly does it improve learning? B. Group singing reduces classroom participation. C. It provides rich language input through varied songs. D. A common experience reveals music’s memory power. E. Music theory classes improve mathematical reasoning. F. Brain research shows it uses the entire brain effectively. G. Such a combined method makes learning effective and enjoyable. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. F 5. G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了音乐教育对学生学习的重要影响，通过多个方面介绍了音乐教育如何提升学生的学业能力和思维能力，强调其作为一种强大教育工具的价值。 1. 根据前文“Research from the University of California shows that students with musical training score about 20% higher in language and math tests. It is not just an art form but a powerful educational tool. (加州大学的研究表明，接受过音乐训练的学生在语言和数学测试中得分高出约20%。它不仅是一种艺术形式，更是一种强大的教育工具。)”以及空后的“Here are some of the key ways it impacts students’ academic and thinking abilities. (以下是它影响学生学术和思维能力的一些关键方式。)”可知，前文指出音乐教育有帮助，后文具体说明影响方式，此空应起到承上启下的作用，提出音乐教育如何促进学习的疑问。A选项“But how exactly does it improve learning? (但它究竟是如何促进学习的呢？)”符合语境，既呼应了前文音乐教育对学习的积极影响，又引出了下文的详细说明。故选A项。 2. 根据本段小标题“Language Skill Development (语言技能发展)”以及空前的“Learning songs like You Are My Sunshine exposes students to vocabulary beyond textbooks. Words like “sunshine” and “dear” are naturally acquired through repetitive melodies, which strengthen pronunciation and grammar awareness. (学习《你是我的阳光》这样的歌曲能让学生接触到课本之外的词汇。像“sunshine”和“dear”这样的词通过重复的旋律自然习得，这有助于加强发音和语法意识。)”和下文的“For example, Some pop songs introduce modern slang (俚语) like “self-made” and “daydream”, while classical lyrics (歌词) teach formal expressions.(例如，一些流行歌曲会引入“白手起家”和“白日梦”等现代俚语，而古典诗词则传授正式的表达方式。)”可知，本段围绕音乐对语言技能的帮助展开，且强调不同歌曲带来的语言输入。C选项“It provides rich language input through varied songs.(它通过各种各样的歌曲提供丰富的语言输入。)”能够概括这一内容，且与前后文举例衔接紧密。故选C项。 3. 根据本段小标题“Memory Improvement (记忆力提升)”以及后文“Have you ever suddenly recalled forgotten songs from childhood? Scientists call this the “melodic memory effect”.(你有没有突然想起童年时忘记的歌曲？科学家称之为“旋律记忆效应”。)”可知，本段主要讲音乐对记忆力的影响，且通过一个常见的经历引出。D选项“A common experience reveals music’s memory power. (一个常见的经历揭示了音乐的记忆力量。)”中的“common experience”与空后提到的突然想起童年歌曲的经历相呼应，符合语境。故选D项。 4. 根据本段小标题“Mental Power Increase (脑力提升)”以及前文“Music works both sides of the brain. (音乐对大脑的两侧都有作用。)”和后文“When you play the piano, for example, the left brain works on reading musical notes (logic), while the right brain focuses on expressing emotions (creativity). (例如，当你弹钢琴时，左脑负责识别音符（逻辑性工作），而右脑则专注于情感表达（创造性工作）。)”可知，本段讲述音乐对大脑的影响，强调其对整个大脑的运用。F选项“Brain research shows it uses the entire brain effectively. (大脑研究表明，它能有效地利用整个大脑。)”进一步解释了音乐对大脑的作用，且与后文弹钢琴时左右脑的分工相呼应。故选F项。 5. 根据前文“In conclusion, music education plays a vital role in learning. It supports academic growth and thinking skills. (总之，音乐教育在学习中起着至关重要的作用。它支持学业成长和思维能力。)”可知，此处是对全文的总结，应强调音乐教育这种方式的效果。G选项“Such a combined method makes learning effective and enjoyable. (这种综合的方法使学习既有效又愉快。)”中的“such a combined method”指代音乐教育对各方面能力的综合提升作用，总结了其带来的积极效果，符合语境。故选G项。 Passage 6 (2024-2025学年山东省临沂市高一下学期学科素养水平检测考试英语试题)Music’s role is much more than entertainment. Scientific studies show it activates nearly every brain region and keeps lots of brain networks strong, including those networks about emotion, happiness, movement and learning. 6 For example, hospitals use calming music to ease patients’ anxiety before operation, which proves music can touch emotions beyond words. Neuroscientists find that familiar songs set off dopamine(多巴胺) release, creating natural joy without medication. Music also builds bridges where words fail. At global events like the Olympics, national anthems(国歌) unite audience, stirring up strong emotional resonance(共鸣). 7 The result turned out as expected. Researchers from MIT found that singing in a choir may reduce loneliness and increase interest in life among diverse older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s disease who lost some memory. 8 Studies showed that music therapy can help older adults with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders improve their walking and reduce falls. Music improves the performance in study. 9 More surprisingly, language learners mastering vocabulary through song lyrics progressed 30% faster than traditional methods. Students learning art report higher productivity with background instrumental music — brainwave synchronization explains this boost. Everyone can access its benefits without training. Try exploring free music apps, sharing meaningful songs with friends, or attending local concerts. Even singing softly to yourself when stressed can lower blood pressure. 10 Its power is everywhere, ready for you to find and use. A. Music helps the old people feel much happier. B. Music even shows promise in preventing injury. C. Music provides emotional benefits in many ways. D. Doctors often play soft music to relax the patients. E. As Plato noted, “Music gives soul to the universe.” F. Students listening to classical pieces show 20% better concentration. G. Scientists examined whether music could improve old people’s well-being. 【答案】6. C 7. G 8. B 9. F 10. E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐在多个方面对人类的好处，包括情感、健康、学习和社交等。 6. 下文“For example, hospitals use calming music to ease patients’ anxiety before operation, which proves music can touch emotions beyond words.(例如，医院在手术前使用舒缓的音乐来缓解病人的焦虑，这证明了音乐可以触动言语无法表达的情感)”举例说明了音乐在情感上的益处，C选项“Music provides emotional benefits in many ways.(音乐在许多方面提供情感上的益处)”概括了下文的内容，且与首段“Music’s role is much more than entertainment. Scientific studies show it activates nearly every brain region and keeps lots of brain networks strong, including those networks about emotion, happiness, movement and learning.(音乐的作用不仅仅是娱乐。科学研究表明，它能激活几乎所有大脑区域，并保持许多大脑网络的强健，包括与情感、幸福、运动和学习相关的网络)”相呼应，进一步强调了音乐在情感方面的作用。故选C项。 7. 下文“The result turned out as expected. Researchers from MIT found that singing in a choir may reduce loneliness and increase interest in life among diverse older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s disease who lost some memory.(结果正如预期的那样。麻省理工学院的研究人员发现，在合唱团唱歌可以减少不同老年人的孤独感，增加他们对生活的兴趣，包括那些失去部分记忆的阿尔茨海默病患者)”描述了科学家们对音乐能否改善老年人福祉的研究结果，G选项“Scientists examined whether music could improve old people’s well-being.(科学家们研究了音乐是否能改善老年人的福祉)”引出了下文的研究内容，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。 8. 下文“Studies showed that music therapy can help older adults with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders improve their walking and reduce falls.(研究表明，音乐疗法可以帮助患有帕金森病和其他运动障碍的老年人改善行走并减少跌倒)”描述了音乐疗法在预防老年人受伤方面的作用，B选项“Music even shows promise in preventing injury.(音乐甚至在预防受伤方面显示出潜力)”概括了下文的内容，且与上文“Researchers from MIT found that singing in a choir may reduce loneliness and increase interest in life among diverse older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s disease who lost some memory.(麻省理工学院的研究人员发现，在合唱团唱歌可以减少不同老年人的孤独感，增加他们对生活的兴趣，包括那些失去部分记忆的阿尔茨海默病患者)”形成并列关系，都是说明音乐对老年人的好处。故选B项。 9. 上文“Music improves the performance in study.(音乐提高学习表现)”提出了音乐对学习的好处，F选项“Students listening to classical pieces show 20% better concentration.(听古典音乐的学生注意力更集中，提高了20%)”举例说明了音乐如何提高学习表现，即听古典音乐的学生注意力更集中，与上文语意连贯。故选F项。 10. 上文“Try exploring free music apps, sharing meaningful songs with friends, or attending local concerts. Even singing softly to yourself when stressed can lower blood pressure.(尝试探索免费的音乐应用程序，与朋友分享有意义的歌曲，或参加当地的音乐会。即使在压力大的时候轻声唱歌也能降低血压)”列举了一些享受音乐益处的方法，E选项“As Plato noted, “Music gives soul to the universe.” (正如柏拉图所说，“音乐赋予宇宙灵魂。”)”用柏拉图的名言总结了音乐的力量和重要性，与上文内容相呼应，且下文中“Its power”指代音乐的力量，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 Passage 7 (2024-2025学年广东省广州市八区高一下学期期末联考英语试卷)For many students, science projects are not just assignments but opportunities to solve real-world problems. The 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC competition showcased this spirit. Thirty finalists presented creative 1 to global issues, from environmental pollution to public health challenges. One standout participant was 14-year-old Amritha Praveen from Illinois. She built a system that uses people’s 2 to music to recommend songs that put them at ease. Her goal is to improve the 3 of music on mental health. Amritha’s system uses sensors to 4 someone’s heart rate while listening to music. Then, the system uses that information to recommend other music that is likely to help the person 5 . Amritha’s 6 came from her lifelong passion for music. She noticed how different music types caused 7 emotional reactions as a violin player. This 8 drove her to seek an objective method to measure the relaxation when listening to different types of music. Her research found two key factors leading to relaxation: musical key and timbre (音色) — the latter being a(n) 9 discovery. “Timbre’s role surprised me,” she admitted. “It refers to the tone color of sound.” Looking ahead, Amritha plans to 10 her project by studying how different types of instruments affect bodily responses and using brain waves to 11 how people respond to music. “Understanding the brain’s role could 12 why music moves us,” she said. The 13 not only awarded prizes but also proved that young innovators can turn   14 into tool for social good. As Amritha’s work demonstrates, scientific curiosity 15 compassion(同理心) can truly make a difference. 1. A. introductions B. solutions C. guides D. plans 2. A. devotion B. access C. response D. attitude 3. A. effectiveness B. quality C. popularity D. richness 4. A. match B. increase C. control D. measure 5. A. focus B. sing C. recover D. relax 6. A. inspiration B. hesitation C. limitation D. illustration 7. A. similar B. violent C. chemical D. varied 8. A. observation B. moment C. occasion D. position 9. A. small B. unexpected C. reliable D. precious 10. A. simplify B. expand C. stop D. publish 11. A. guess B. question C. compare D. track 12. A. explain B. challenge C. imagine D. change 13. A. program B. experience C. competition D. system 14. A. skills B. hobbies C. materials D. data 15. A. compared to B. resulted in C. paired with D. absorbed in 【答案】 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在2023年赛默飞世尔JIC竞赛中，14岁的Amritha Praveen通过自己的科学项目展示了年轻人如何将科学好奇心与同理心相结合，为解决现实世界问题做出贡献。 1. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：三十位决赛选手展示了针对全球问题的创造性解决方案，从环境污染到公共卫生挑战。A. introductions介绍；B. solutions解决方案；C. guides指南；D. plans计划。根据前文“science projects are not just assignments but opportunities to solve real-world problems”可知，科学项目是解决现实世界问题的机会，所以这里三十位决赛选手展示的应是针对全球问题的创造性“解决方案”。故选B项。 2. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她建立了一个系统，利用人们对音乐的反应来推荐能让他们放松的歌曲。A. devotion奉献；B. access通道；C. response反应；D. attitude态度。根据后文“to recommend songs that put them at ease”和“Amritha’s system uses sensors to ___4___ someone’s heart rate while listening to music.”以及“Her research found two key factors leading to relaxation”可知，该系统是依据某些因素，通过监测心率来了解人们对音乐的“反应”来进行歌曲推荐的。故选C项。 3. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的目标是提高音乐对心理健康的有效性。A. effectiveness有效性；B. quality质量；C. popularity流行度；D. richness丰富性。根据前文“to recommend songs that put them at ease”可知，她建立系统推荐歌曲是为了让人们放松，由此可推知，她的目标是提高音乐对心理健康的“有效性”。故选A项。 4. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Amritha的系统使用传感器来测量某人听音乐时的心率。A. match匹配；B. increase增加；C. control控制；D. measure测量。根据后文“someone’s heart rate while listening to music”以及“the system uses that information”可知，系统要利用心率信息，所以应是使用传感器来“测量”心率。故选D项。 5. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，系统利用这些信息推荐其他可能有助于此人放松的音乐。A. focus集中；B. sing唱歌；C. recover恢复；D. relax放松。根据前文“to recommend songs that put them at ease”可知，推荐歌曲的目的是让人放松，所以此处应是推荐有助于此人“放松”的音乐。故选D项。 6. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Amritha的灵感来自她毕生对音乐的热爱。A. inspiration灵感；B. hesitation犹豫；C. limitation限制；D. illustration说明。根据后文“came from her lifelong passion for music”可知，她对音乐有终生的热爱，这是她项目的“灵感”来源。故选A项。 7. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一名小提琴手，她注意到不同类型的音乐会引起不同的情绪反应。A. similar相似的；B. violent暴力的；C. chemical化学的；D. varied各种各样的，不同的。根据前文“She noticed how different music types”以及后文“drove her to seek an objective method to measure the relaxation when listening to different types of music”可知，不同类型的音乐会引起“不同的”情绪反应，所以她才会寻求测量不同类型音乐放松程度的方法。故选D项。 8. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一观察促使她寻求一种客观的方法来测量听不同类型音乐时的放松程度。A. observation观察；B. moment时刻；C. occasion场合；D. position位置。根据前文“She noticed how different music types caused ___7___ emotional reactions as a violin player.”可知，她注意到不同类型的音乐会引起不同的情绪反应，这是她的“观察”，正是这一观察促使她寻求测量方法。故选A项。 9. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的研究发现，导致放松的两个关键因素是音调和音色——后者是一个意想不到的发现。A. small小的；B. unexpected意想不到的；C. reliable可靠的；D. precious珍贵的。根据后文“Timbre’s role surprised me”可知，音色所起的作用让她感到惊讶，所以这是一个“意想不到的”发现。故选B项。 10. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：展望未来，Amritha计划通过研究不同类型的乐器如何影响身体反应，并使用脑电波来追踪人们对音乐的反应，来扩展她的项目。A. simplify简化；B. expand扩展；C. stop停止；D. publish出版。根据后文“by studying how different types of instruments affect bodily responses and using brain waves to ___11___ how people respond to music”可知，她计划通过研究不同类型乐器对身体反应的影响以及使用脑电波追踪人们对音乐的反应来进一步开展工作，所以是“扩展”她的项目。故选B项。 11. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. guess猜测；B. question质疑；C. compare比较；D. track追踪。根据后文“how people respond to music”以及“Understanding the brain’s role”可知，要了解大脑的作用，就需要“追踪”人们对音乐的反应。故选D项。 12. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“理解大脑的作用可以解释为什么音乐能打动我们，”她说。A. explain解释；B. challenge挑战；C. imagine想象；D. change改变。根据前文“Understanding the brain’s role”以及后文“why music moves us”可知，了解大脑的作用是为了“解释”为什么音乐能打动我们。故选A项。 13. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这场竞赛不仅颁发了奖项，还证明了年轻创新者可以将爱好转化为造福社会的工具。A. program项目；B. experience经历；C. competition竞赛；D. system系统。根据前文“The 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC competition showcased this spirit.”可知，这里说的是2023年赛默飞世尔科技青少年创新者“竞赛”。故选C项。 14. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. skills技能；B. hobbies爱好；C. materials材料；D. data数据。根据前文“Amritha’s ___6___ came from her lifelong passion for music.”以及对Amritha的介绍可知，她出于对音乐的热爱开展项目，所以这里说的是年轻创新者可以将“爱好”转化为造福社会的工具。故选B项。 15. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：正如Amritha的工作所展示的那样，科学好奇心与同理心相结合才能真正发挥作用。A. compared to与……相比；B. resulted in导致；C. paired with与……结合；D. absorbed in专注于。综合前文对Amritha项目的介绍，她出于对音乐的热爱开展项目，目的是改善人们的心理健康，这是科学好奇心与同理心的“结合”，且这种结合产生了积极影响。故选C项。 Passage 8 (2024-2025学年江苏省连云港市高一下学期6月期末英语试题)Working as a music teacher, I organized large concerts and talent shows for hundreds of students. It was rewarding, yet 16 . So I decided to 17 music therapy. This journey showed me how music can 18 people in different ways. During my studies, I met a woman with bipolar disorder(双向情感障碍). She 19 spoke to others. In our second session, she played the guitar while I 20 her on the piano. She sang a lullaby(摇篮曲) for her baby, and tears 21 down her face. Though she left without words, the music 22 for her. Another unforgettable experience was with an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s. She could no longer 23 her husband or speak, but during our music sessions, she 24 and sang with him. Her husband shared, “Music brings back her joy when words 25 .” I also worked with a Ukrainian boy with autism (自闭症). His mother watched in amazement as he used a microphone to “talk” through musical 26 . For him, music became a 27 to connect with others. Now, working in a school again, I see music’s 28 power — helping both high-achieving students and those struggling with 29 . Music isn’t just about perfection; it’s about healing, connecting, and finding hope. What a 30 it is to share this magic with the world! 16. A. tiring B. interesting C. exciting D. relaxing 17. A. avoid B. explore C. ignore D. forget 18. A. confuse B. defeat C. harm D. help 19. A. likely B. rarely C. happily D. loudly 20. A. taught B. criticized C. accompanied D. watched 21. A. settled B. rolled C. broke D. knocked 22. A. listened B. ended C. danced D. spoke 23. A. recognize B. marry C. call D. change 24. A. froze B. argued C. smiled D. sighed 25. A. succeed B. fail C. return D. disappear 26. A. rhythms B. lessons C. games D. stories 27. A. wall B. gate C. barrier D. bridge 28. A. universal B. personal C. plain D. limited 29. A. anger B. wealth C. confidence D. insurance 30. A. tradition B. gift C. challenge D. mistake 【答案】 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在探索音乐疗法时，通过音乐治愈不同特殊人群：双相障碍患者、阿尔茨海默老人、自闭症儿童，见证了音乐超越语言的治愈力量。 16. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这很有意义，但也很令人疲惫。A. tiring令人疲倦的；B. interesting有趣的；C. exciting令人兴奋的；D. relaxing放松的。根据上文“It was rewarding”和表示转折的“yet”可知，此处和前面的rewarding“值得的，有意义的”相反，指“令人疲倦”。故选A。 17. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我决定探索音乐疗法。A. avoid避免；B. explore探索；C. ignore忽视；D. forget忘记。根据下文“This journey”可知，作者踏上了音乐疗法的旅程，因此是决定探索音乐疗法。故选B。 18. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这段旅程告诉我，音乐可以以不同的方式帮助人们。A. confuse混淆；B. defeat击败；C. harm伤害；D. help帮助。根据下文“helping both high-achieving students and those struggling with ____29____”可知，此处呼应最后一段中的helping，指音乐可以以不同的方式帮助人们。故选D。 19. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她很少和别人说话。A. likely可能地；B. rarely很少地；C. happily快乐地；D. loudly大声地。根据上文“During my studies, I met a woman with bipolar disorder (双向情感障碍).”可知，这名女性患有双相情感障碍，因此是很少和别人说话。故选B。 20. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们的第二阶段，她弹吉他，我弹钢琴为她伴奏。A. taught教授；B. criticized批评；C. accompanied为……伴奏；D. watched观看。根据下文“her on the piano”可知，身为音乐老师的作者是弹钢琴为她伴奏，短语accompany sb. on the piano意为“用钢琴为某人伴奏”。故选C。 21. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她为她的婴儿唱了一首摇篮曲，眼泪顺着她的脸滚落下来。A. settled解决；B. rolled滚落；C. broke打破；D. knocked敲击。根据上文“tears”和下文“down her face”可知，眼泪是顺着这名女性的脸滚落下来。故选B。 22. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她没有说什么就走了，但音乐已替她诉说了所有。A. listened倾听；B. ended结束；C. danced跳舞；D. spoke说话。根据上文“Though she left without words”可知，前后是让步关系，虽然这名女性没有说什么，但是音乐替她诉说了所有，为她表达了情感。故选D。 23. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她再也认不出她的丈夫，也不能说话了，但在我们的音乐课上，她微笑着和他一起唱歌。A. recognize辨别出；B. marry结婚；C. call呼叫；D. change改变。根据上文“an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s”可知，这个老人患有老年痴呆症，因此是再也认不出她的丈夫。故选A。 24. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她再也认不出她的丈夫，也不能说话了，但在我们的音乐课上，她微笑着和他一起唱歌。A. froze冻结；B. argued争论；C. smiled微笑；D. sighed叹息。根据下文“Music brings back her joy”可知，音乐给老人带来了快乐，因此她是在微笑。故选C。 25. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的丈夫分享道：“当语言失效时，音乐给她带来了快乐。”A. succeed成功；B. fail失败；C. return返回；D. disappear消失。根据上文“She could no longer ____23____ her husband or speak”可知，老人不能说话了，因此是指语言失效。故选B。 26. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的母亲惊奇地看着他通过麦克风用音乐节奏“说话”。A. rhythms节奏；B. lessons课程；C. games游戏；D. stories故事。根据上文“used a microphone”可知，这个男孩是用麦克风唱歌，用音乐节奏“说话”。故选A。 27. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对他来说，音乐成为了与他人沟通的桥梁。A. wall墙；B. gate大门；C. barrier障碍；D. bridge桥梁。根据上文“His mother watched in amazement as he used a microphone to “talk” through musical ____26____.”可知，这个患有自闭症的男孩能用音乐来“说话”，因此于他而言，音乐是成为了与他人沟通的桥梁。故选D。 28. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，再次在学校工作，我看到了音乐的普遍力量——既能帮助成绩优异的学生，也能帮助那些缺乏自信的学生。A. universal普遍的；B. personal个人的；C. plain简单的；D. limited有限的。根据下文“helping both high-achieving students and those struggling with ____29____”可知，音乐能帮助不同的人群，因此是指其普遍力量。故选A。 29. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，再次在学校工作，我看到了音乐的普遍力量——既能帮助成绩优异的学生，也能帮助那些缺乏自信的学生。A. anger愤怒；B. wealth财富；C. confidence信心；D. insurance保险。根据上文“high-achieving students”可知，与成绩优异的学生相对的应该是那些缺乏“自信”的学生。故选C。 30. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：与世界分享这种魔力是一种多么美妙的礼物啊！A. tradition传统；B. gift礼物；C. challenge挑战；D. mistake错误。根据下文“to share this magic with the world”可知，与世界分享音乐的这种神奇魔力，对作者而言是一种美妙的礼物。故选B。 Passage 9 (2024-2025学年江苏省常州市高一下学期期终教学质量调研测试英语试卷)Xiqiao Town in Guangdong is the birthplace of southern lion dance. Local people have been practicing since the Ming Dynasty. 1 , the tradition faced challenges in attracting younger audiences due to outdated performances. So modernizing the art was key to its 2 (survive). Nanhai District, which governs Xiqiao, has taken 3 (effect) steps to keep lion dance alive. Since 2001, it has hosted the annual Wong Fei-Hung Cup competition and introduced standardized rules. Nanhai, 4 (partner) Tsinghua University, redesigned 12 lion characters from 2,700 troupes, creating the Nanhai Lion Dance Troupe to bring new life 5 the art. To further promote lion dance, Nanhai has hosted an annual 13-week cultural season, where people have a chance to experience the art form 6 (personal) since 2022. The district has also worked with game developers and fashion brands 7 (introduce) lion dance into pop culture. These efforts have made the traditional art more fun and impressive for young people. The future of lion dance 8 (lie) in children. In Xiqiao, a lion dance exercise, combining traditional moves with pop music and dance, has become 9 regular breaktime activity in primary and secondary schools. With tradition and innovation working hand in hand, lion dance is not only alive 10 reaching new heights. As more young people take part, this centuries-old art form is set to roar into the future. 【答案】 1. However 2. survival 3. effective 4. partnering 5. to 6. personally 7. to introduce 8. lies 9. a 10. but 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了广东西樵镇舞狮传统面临挑战，南海区采取措施推动其现代化并吸引年轻人参与。 1. 考查副词。句意：然而，由于表演过时，这一传统在吸引年轻观众方面面临挑战。结合语意可知，前后句之间是转折关系，且空后有逗号，应用副词however，意为“然而”，位于句首，首字母大写。故填However。 2. 考查名词。句意：因此，使这一艺术现代化是其生存的关键。空处用于形容词性物主代词its之后，应填名词作介词to的宾语，survive的名词形式是survival，意为“生存”，是不可数名词。故填survival。 3. 考查形容词。句意：管辖西樵的南海区已采取有效措施保持舞狮的活力。空处应填形容词作定语，修饰名词steps，effect的形容词形式是effective，意为“有效的”，符合题意。故填effective。 4. 考查非谓语动词。句意：南海与清华大学合作，对来自2700个剧团的12个狮子角色进行了重新设计，成立了南海舞狮团，为这门艺术带来了新的活力。句中已有谓语redesigned，空处是非谓语动词，Nanhai和partner之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式作状语。故填partnering。 5. 考查介词。句意：南海与清华大学合作，对来自2700个剧团的12个狮子角色进行了重新设计，成立了南海舞狮团，为这门艺术带来了新的活力。bring new life to...是固定短语，意为“给……带来新的活力”。故填to。 6. 考查副词。句意：为了进一步推广舞狮，南海自2022年以来每年都会举办为期13周的文化季活动，人们有机会亲身体验这种艺术形式。空处应填副词作状语，修饰动词experience，personal的副词形式是personally，意为“亲自地”。故填personally。 7. 考查非谓语动词。句意：该地区还与游戏开发商和时尚品牌合作，将舞狮引入流行文化。句中已有谓语has worked，空处是非谓语动词，结合语意，该地区与游戏开发商和时尚品牌合作，这是为了将舞狮引入流行文化，所以空处应用不定式形式作目的状语。故填to introduce。 8. 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：舞狮的未来在于儿童。句子描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，主语The future of lion dance为单数概念，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式lies。故填lies。 9. 考查冠词。句意：在西樵，一种结合了传统动作与流行音乐和舞蹈的舞狮运动，已成为中小学常规的课间活动。activity是可数名词，此处表示泛指，应用不定冠词，regular是辅音音素开头的单词，应用a。故填a。 10. 考查连词。句意：传统与创新携手并进，舞狮不仅生机勃勃，而且正在达到新的高度。not only...but (also)...是固定短语，意为“不但……而且……”，符合题意。故填but。 Passage 10 (2024-2025学年浙江省嘉兴市高一下学期6月期末英语试题)Music therapy(疗法) is a science-backed way to use music to help people with dementia(痴呆)live better. It supports their 11 (person) goals, such as feeling closer to others, staying emotionally healthy, and thinking more clearly. The best part is that it’s highly accessible, for no special training or tools 12 (require). Just singing a favorite song with someone can have a positive effect. Why does music help so much? People often feel a strong connection to music. Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone, 13 expert at Harvard Medical School, says that songs which matter 14 someone can create happy feelings, bring back old memories, and spread joy. This is especially powerful for dementia patients, 15 often struggle with memory loss. Professional music therapy includes various 16 (activity). For example, playing peaceful music can calm patients, while moving to a beat (like tapping hands) might help them walk or speak 17 (easy). Music makes many parts of the brain work together, 18 (improve) how they “talk” to each other. A group music program, whether it’s singing in a choir 19 playing instruments together, also helps people connect with others. Sharing these moments builds teamwork, encourages 20 (communicate) and strengthens relationships. By mixing brain exercises with social time, music therapy offers a caring and uplifting way to care for those with dementia. 【答案】 11. personal 12. are required 13. an 14. to 15. who 16. activities 17. easily 18. improving 19. or 20. communication 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了音乐疗法这一基于科学的方法如何帮助痴呆症患者改善生活，包括其目标、作用原理、专业疗法的内容以及集体音乐项目的益处等。 11. 考查形容词。句意：它支持他们的个人目标，比如感觉与他人更亲近、保持情绪健康和思维更清晰。此处修饰名词goals，用person的形容词personal，意为“个人的”。故填personal。 12. 考查动词语态。句意：最棒的是它非常容易获得，因为不需要特殊的训练或工具。此处为谓语动词，training or tools与require为被动关系，描述客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态；or连接两个主语时，谓语动词遵循“就近原则”，tools为复数，所以用are required。故填are required。 13. 考查冠词。句意：哈佛医学院的专家阿尔瓦罗·帕斯夸尔-莱昂内博士说，对某人重要的歌曲可以创造快乐的感觉，带回旧记忆，并传播快乐。expert为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一位专家”，为泛指，且expert是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。 14. 考查介词。句意：同上。此处为固定搭配matter to sb.，意为“对某人重要”，用介词to。故填to。 15. 考查定语从句。句意：这对痴呆症患者尤其有效，他们常常与记忆丧失作斗争。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词为dementia patients，指人，在从句中作主语，用关系代词who。故填who。 16. 考查名词复数。句意：专业音乐疗法包括各种活动。activity为可数名词，根据various可知用复数形式activities。故填activities。 17. 考查副词。句意：例如，播放平静的音乐可以让患者平静下来，而随着节拍移动（如拍手）可能帮助他们更轻松地行走或说话。此处修饰动词walk or speak，用easy的副词easily，意为“轻松地”。故填easily。 18. 考查非谓语动词。句意：音乐使大脑的许多部分协同工作，改善它们之间的“交流”方式。此处为非谓语动词作状语，music与improve为主动关系，用现在分词improving。故填improving。 19. 考查连词。句意：集体音乐项目，无论是在合唱团唱歌还是一起演奏乐器，也有助于人们与他人建立联系。此处为固定搭配whether...or...，引导让步状语从句，意为“无论是……还是……”，用连词or。故填or。 20. 考查名词。句意：分享这些时刻可以建立团队合作，鼓励交流，并加强人际关系。此处作encourages的宾语，用communicate的名词communication，意为“交流”，为不可数名词。故填communication。 ( 1 / 22 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $