Unit 6 Have you read Treasure Island yet？文学与音乐（话题阅读精练）英语鲁教版五四学制八年级上册

Unit 6 Have you read Treasure Island yet？ 文学与艺术 话题阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 新闻报道 240 AI 创作的音乐和艺术是否为真正的音乐和艺术？音乐流媒体网站Spotify老板称，不打算在平台完全禁止 AI 音乐，但认为用 AI 模仿歌手声音 “演唱” 的问题，未来会越来越棘手。 PassageB 阅读理解 说明文 315 主要介绍了《龙珠》作者鸟山明的生平经历、创作成就及其作品对流行文化产生的深远影响。 真题示例 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 260 本文主要介绍了《沂蒙山歌》这首歌曲的过去与现在。 Passage2 完形填空 记叙文 327 改编自《黑骏马》。文章主要讲述了Black Beauty在集市上被一位温和的男子买下，随后被带到新家，受到新主人一家友善对待的故事。 模拟演练 Passage1 阅读理解 记叙文 428 本文主要介绍了Kai在乐队表演中尝试将古琴与鼓的节奏结合，但未能很好地展现古琴特点，在老师们的评价和建议下，他思考如何平衡传统精神与现代元素。 Passage2 完形填空 议论文 220 本文讲述了街头音乐人Mr. Carter用音乐传递快乐、开设社区音乐班的故事，展现了音乐改变生活的力量。Lisa从听众变成参与者，最终帮助孩子们通过音乐获得成长，体现了“善意传递”的主题。 Passage3 阅读回答问题 说明文 156 主要解释了为什么人们年轻时听的音乐显得特别，涉及记忆隆起效应、音乐记忆的特性以及音乐与情感的联系。 Passage4 阅读理解 记叙文 293 “同一声音儿童合唱团”于2025年1月访问中国，在天坛祈年殿前演唱中文歌《如愿》等歌曲，其传递的希望与团结理念及演出受到中国人民热烈欢迎，相关视频也走红网络。 Passage5 阅读回答问题 记叙文 345 改编自《格列佛游记》，讲述了格列佛来到拉普塔岛的奇特经历。 时文阅读 话题谚语小知识 · A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.好书如挚友，情谊永不渝。 · Where words fail, music speaks.言辞止处，音乐响起。 · The pen is mightier than the sword.笔锋胜于剑芒。 · Music is the poetry of the air.音乐是空气中的诗。 · There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away.没有一艘航船能像一本书，带我们遨游远方。 · Music has charms to soothe a savage breast.音乐拥有抚慰狂暴心灵的魅力。 时文阅读 Passage A（由AI创作的音乐，是否应该予以禁止？） Artificial intelligence(AI)websites like ChatGPT are very young,but they have got people asking many questions.One question is whether music and art produced by AI are real music and art. Daniel Ek,the boss of the music streaming site Spotify,has answered this question.He said there are many uses of AI that are OK for making music.He told the BBC that Spotify has no plans to give up all music created by artificial intelligence.This includes the auto-tune software that helps singers correct their pitch(音高)and can add vocal effects(声音效果)to a singer's voice.Mr Ek said the auto-tune software improves music.He did not like the software that copies the voice of a singer. Daniel Ek said using AI in music will be discussed for“many,many years”.He said the biggest problem is that AI copies the voice of other singers.Spotify deleted one song created by an AI platform.It copied the voices of the singers Drake,and The Weeknd.The platform even applied for a Grammy music award with the song,but it was refused.Neither Drake nor The Weeknd knew about the song.*Mr Ek said it is a serious problem to copy singers'voices.He said it will be difficult to tell if a song is“sung”by a robot or a human.He added that the future of music production is going to be“tricky”. 1. How does the author begin the passage? A.By raising a question. B.By telling the development of Al. C.By showing the advantages of AI. D.By giving the data about the topic. 2.What can the auto-tune software do for users? ①It can ask questions. ②It can help singers correct their pitch. ③It can add vocal effects to a singer's voice. ④It can train more singers to make good music. A.①② B.②③ C.③④ D.①④ 3.For what reason did Spotify delete the song created by an AI platform? A.Because it didn't sound good. B.Because it copied the voices of two singers. C.Because it made two singers get angry. D.Because it didn't win the Grammy music award. 4.What's the meaning of the underlined phrase“applied for”in Paragraph 3? A. 筹 划 B. 荣 获 C. 策 划 D. 申 请 长难句解析 原句：（第1段第二句）One question is whether music and art produced by AI are real music and art. 译文：正是希望，使得人类能够应对潘多拉所释放的所有邪恶。 分析：主句: One question is ... 表语从句: whether music and art ... are real music and art. (由 whether 引导，充当系动词 is 的表语) 后置定语: produced by AI (过去分词短语作定语，修饰前面的 "music and art") 词汇积累 streaming /ˈstri:mɪŋ/n.流媒体（技术） pitch /pɪtʃ/n.音高 vocal /ˈvoʊkl/adj.声音的； tricky /ˈtrɪki/adj.难办的；棘手的 produce by 由… 制作 / 创作 correct one's pitch纠正某人的音高 copy one's voice 模仿某人的声音 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】由人工智能创作的音乐和艺术是真正的音乐和艺术吗?音乐流媒体网站Spotify的老板表示，他不打算在平台上完全禁止人工智能创作的音乐，但他提出，利用人工智能模仿歌手的声音“演唱”音乐这个问题将会越来越棘手。 1.A推理判断题。通读第一段可知，第一段主要描述了人们质疑人工智能创作的音乐和艺术是否是真正的音乐和艺术。由此可推知，本文是通过描述一个问题来开篇的。故选A。 2.B细节理解题。由第二段第四句可知，自动调音软件不但可以帮助歌手纠正音高，还可以为歌手的声音添加效果。故选B。 3.B细节理解题。由第三段第三、四句可知，Spotify之所以删除了一首由一个人工智能平台创作的歌曲，是因为这首歌复制了歌手Drake和The Weeknd的声音。故选B。 4.D词义猜测题。由本句后半句格莱美音乐奖以及它被拒绝了可推知，这个平台用这首歌申请了格莱美音乐奖。故画线短语的意思是“申请”。故选D。 译文 由AI创作的音乐，是否应该予以禁止？ 像ChatGPT等人工智能网站非常年轻，但它们已经让人们提出了很多质疑。一个问题是，人工智能制作的音乐和艺术是否是真正的音乐和艺术。 音乐流媒体网站Spotify的老板Daniel Ek回答了这个问题。他说，人工智能在制作音乐方面的很多用途都是可以的。他告诉BBC,Spotify没有计划放弃所有人工智能创作的音乐。这包括自动调音软件，它可以帮助歌手纠正音高，并且能为歌手的声音添加声音效果。Ek先生说自动调音软件可以改善音乐。他不喜欢模仿歌手声音的软件。 Daniel Ek表示，在音乐中使用人工智能将会被讨论“许多许多年”。他说，最大的问题是人工智能模仿其他歌手的声音。Spotify删除了一首由一个人工智能平台创作的歌曲。该歌曲复制了歌手Drake和The Weeknd的声音。这个平台甚至用这首歌申请了格莱美音乐奖，但被拒绝了。Drake和The Weeknd都不知道这首歌。Ek先生说模仿歌手的声音是一个严重的问题。他说，将很难分辨一首歌是机器人唱的还是人类唱的。他补充说，音乐制作的未来将是“艰难的”。 Passage B（《龙珠》作者鸟山明去世） Akira Toriyama, the creative man behind the hugely popular Dragon Ball series, passed away at the age of 68. He left behind a rich legacy (遗产) with many manga (日本漫画) series and artworks enriching (使丰富) global culture for over 45 years. His passing on March 1 due to a sudden illness marked the end of an age in the manga world. Born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1955, Toriyama’s journey in art began early in life. After finishing high school, he gave up on higher education. His deep love for drawing led him to the manga industry, where he made his mark with works like Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball. Toriyama became widely known in 1984 with Dragon Ball, a series that impressed the world. Its wonderful mix of Chinese kung fu, Japanese local stories and unforgettable characters like Son Goku pulls in fans from around the world. Dragon Ball became a cultural phenomenon (现象), giving rise to various forms of it, including anime, films and video games. Toriyama’s efforts were not just in anime, as he helped to design an electric car (电动汽车) and lent his unique (独一无二的) artwork to video game classics like Dragon Quest (《勇者斗恶龙》) and Chrono Trigger (《时空之轮》). Looking back at his life’s work, Toriyama was always growing as an artist and storyteller. His influence covered several generations, inspiring so many manga artists and leaving an unforgettable mark on popular culture. Although he may have passed, Toriyama’s creative spirit lives on through the timeless adventures (冒险) of Dragon Ball and the hearts of fans everywhere. His legacy proves the power of imagination and the never-ending influence of storytelling. 1．What do we know about Toriyama? A．He was born into a rich and artistic family. B．He didn’t go to college after high school. C．He started to learn drawing after high school. D．He became well-known in his early 20s. 2．From the underlined sentence, we know that Dragon Ball is ________. A．Influential B．unforgettable C．Outdated D．unique 3．How did Toriyama influence popular culture? A．He spread manga around the world. B．He started the never-ending manga form. C．He inspired many manga artists. D．He opened up the time-traveling theme in manga. 长难句解析 原句：（第一段第二句）He left behind a rich legacy with many manga series and artworks enriching global culture for over 45 years. 译文：他留下了一份丰厚的遗产，其中包括许多漫画系列和艺术作品，这些作品在超过45年的时间里不断地丰富着全球文化。 分析：主句: He left behind a rich legacy. 介词短语作状语 (with many manga series and artworks): 说明这个"legacy"是由什么构成的。 现在分词短语作后置定语 (enriching global culture)。时间状语 (for over 45 years): 修饰整个句子，说明这个影响持续的时间。 词汇积累 hugely /ˈhju:dʒli/ adv. 极其；非常 inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/v.激励；鼓舞；赋予灵感 timeless /ˈtaɪmləs/adj.永恒的；不受时间影响的 imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/n. 想象力；想象 leave behind 留下；遗留 mark the end of 标志着…… 的结束 make one's mark 获得认可；成名 live on永存；（精神等）不朽 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了《龙珠》作者鸟山明的生平经历、创作成就及其作品对流行文化产生的深远影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“After finishing high school, he gave up on higher education.”可知，鸟山明高中毕业后放弃了高等教育，即他高中毕业后没有上大学。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Its wonderful mix of Chinese kung fu, Japanese local stories and unforgettable characters like Son Goku pulls in fans from around the world.”可知，《龙珠》将中国功夫、日本本土故事和令人难忘的角色如孙悟空等精彩地融合在一起，吸引了世界各地的粉丝，由此可推知《龙珠》很有影响力。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“His influence covered several generations, inspiring so many manga artists and leaving an unforgettable mark on popular culture.”可知，鸟山明的影响力覆盖了几代人，激励了许多漫画艺术家，在流行文化上留下了难忘的印记。故选C。 译文 鸟山明，《龙珠》这一风靡全球系列的创造者，与世长辞，享年68岁。他留下了丰厚的遗产，其众多漫画系列与艺术作品在超过45年的时间里持续丰富着全球文化。他于3月1日因急性疾病去世，这标志着一个漫画时代的终结。 鸟山明于1955年出生于日本名古屋，他的艺术之旅始于早年。高中毕业后，他放弃了继续深造。对绘画的深沉热爱引领他进入漫画行业，并凭借《阿拉蕾》和《龙珠》等作品崭露头角。 1984年，鸟山明因《龙珠》而广为人知，这个系列给世界留下了深刻印象。它巧妙融合了中国功夫、日本本土故事以及像孙悟空这样令人难忘的角色，吸引了全球各地的粉丝。 《龙珠》成为一种文化现象，衍生出多种形式，包括动画、电影和电子游戏。鸟山明的贡献不仅限于动漫领域，他还曾协助设计电动汽车，并为其独特的艺术作品赋予了《勇者斗恶龙》和《时空之轮》这样的经典游戏。 回顾他一生的工作，鸟山明始终在作为一名艺术家和故事讲述者不断成长。他的影响跨越数代人，激励了众多漫画家，并在流行文化上留下了不可磨灭的印记。 尽管斯人已逝，但鸟山明的创造精神将通过《龙珠》中永恒的冒险和世界各地粉丝的热爱而永存。他的遗产印证了想象力的力量与故事叙述那永不消逝的影响力。 话题写作佳句积累 1. Sb is best known for...（某人以……闻名） 2. Sb is my favorite because of...（某人是我最喜欢的，因为……） 3. (The book/song) was written/recorded by...（这本书/歌曲由……创作/录制） 4. The main character of the book is...（书中的主角是……） 5. What I like best about sb is...（我最喜欢某人的是……） 6. The first line in the song/book...（歌曲/书的第一句是……） 7. The book/song inspires me to...（这本书/歌曲激励我……） 8. have a great influence on...（对……有很大影响） 9. in one’s free time（在空闲时间） 10. I am a big fan of...（我是……的忠实粉丝） 11. I like sb because his/her works make me feel...（我喜欢某人，因为他的作品让我感觉……） 12. Every time I read his/her book, I feel...（每次读他的书，我都觉得……） 13. I highly recommend... to anyone who wants...（我强烈推荐……给任何想要……的人） 实战演练 真题示例 Passage1 （2025·山东临沂·中考真题） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Everyone says Yimeng Mountain is beautiful, the scenery on Yimeng Mountain is excellent ...” When this well-known melody (旋律) plays, the green mountains and clear water of Yimeng come alive in the music. For over 70 years, the story behind this local song has remained unknown widely. Let’s search for 1 (it) past and present together. Song Shoulian, the third-generation inheritor (第三代传唱人) of the tune, told reporters that the song 2 (create) in the 1940s, carrying the simple and hard-working spirit of Yimeng. “In 1940, Ruan Ruoshan and Li Lin 3 were from the First Anti-Japanese University were asked to create a song to praise Yimeng people. They collected materials by 4 (visit) local families and researching folk culture. Thanks 5 their long-term preparations, Ruan Ruoshan wrote the lyrics with Li Lin in a village house overnight. When Ruan Ruoshan sang the song for the first time, the crowd was 6 excited that many people volunteered to join the army,” said Song. Later, it spread across Shandong and other places. With the simple lyrics, beautiful melody, and 7 (live) performances, Yimeng Mountain Tune has become a symbol of Yimeng and a musical sign of Shandong. 8 (protect) this culture, the Yimeng Mountain Tune Living Museum was built at the tune’s birthplaceBaishiwu, Feixian in 2016. The museum shows the tune’s history completely. It 9 (hold) plenty of wonderful performances so far. “We organize many regular singing activities, especially for 10 (child), to pass the tune down generation after generation.” Song said. 长难句解析 原句：（第一段第二句）When this well-known melody plays, the green mountains and clear water of Yimeng come alive in the music. 译文：当这段知名的旋律响起时，沂蒙的青山绿水仿佛在音乐中活了过来。 分析：主句+时间状语从句（When 引导）， 主句：the green mountains and clear water of Yimeng（主语）come alive（谓语，）in the music（地点状语，表 “在音乐中”）。 时间状语从句：When this well-known melody（主语）plays（谓语），表 “当…… 的时候”。 词汇积累 create /kriˈeɪt/ v. 创作；创造 symbol /ˈsɪmbl/ n. 象征；标志 come alive 变得生动；活起来 pass down传承；传递 【答案】 1．its 2．was created 3．who 4．visiting 5．to 6．so 7．lively 8．To protect 9．has held 10．children 【导语】本文主要介绍了《沂蒙山歌》这首歌曲的过去与现在。 1．句意：让我们一起探寻它的过去与现在吧。空处修饰past and present，应该用it的形容词性物主代词its，表示“它的”。故填its。 2．句意：这首歌创作于20世纪40年代，承载着沂蒙地区质朴而勤劳的精神内涵。根据“in the 1940s”可知，此处是一般过去时。分析句子可知，主语the song与谓语create之间是被动关系，故此处是一般过去时的被动语态was/were done。主语是第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was created。 3．句意：1940年，来自第一抗日大学的阮若珊和李琳被要求创作一首歌曲来歌颂沂蒙人民。分析句子可知，“Ruan Ruoshan and Li Lin”指人，空后的“were from the First Anti-Japanese University”是对其修饰限定。此处是定语从句，先行词是人，在定语从句中作主语，关系代词用who。故填who。 4．句意：他们通过走访当地家庭以及对民间文化的调研来收集资料。句中by是介词，后接动名词作宾语。故填visiting。 5．句意：由于他们做了长期的准备，阮若珊和李林在一间村舍里连夜完成了歌词的创作。thanks to“多亏了，由于”，固定短语。故填to。 6．句意：当阮若珊第一次演唱这首歌时，现场的观众异常激动，以至于很多人主动报名参军。根据“the crowd was…excited that”可知，此处是“so…that…”结构，表示“如此……以致于……”。故填so。 7．句意：凭借简洁的歌词、优美的旋律以及充满活力的表演，《沂蒙山歌》已成为沂蒙的象征，也是山东音乐的标志。空处修饰名词performances，应该用形容词lively“有活力的”，作定语。故填lively。 8．句意：为了保护这一文化，2016年，沂蒙山小调活态博物馆在其诞生地费县白石屋落成。分析句子可知，此处用动词不定式作目的状语。故填To protect。 9．句意：到目前为止，它已经举办了众多精彩的演出。根据“so far”可知，此处是现在完成时，其结构是have/has done。主语是it，助动词用has。故填has held。 10．句意：我们定期组织许多歌唱活动，尤其是为孩子们举办，以便将这种旋律代代相传下去。根据“We organize many regular singing activities, especially for…”可知，此处表示“尤其是为孩子们举办许多歌唱活动”，child的复数children“孩子们”符合题意，复数形式表示泛指。故填children。 Passage2 （2025·江苏淮安·中考真题） (“I” am a horse, the main character in the novel.) A horse fair was an interesting place. Many people went there to sell horses. You could see many kinds of young and strong horses. There were also poor and thin horses and they were worn out because of hard work. One day, the seller took me there. He wanted to sell me at a high price. I didn’t know if I would be lucky enough to meet a master who would treat me well. Then a man with a gentle voice came to us. He wanted to buy me at a low price, but the seller refused. Shortly after, a tall man with a very loud voice came. He walked around me and I was afraid he would buy me. Luckily, he walked away. After a few minutes, the man with a gentle voice came back. I was very happy to see him again. “I’ll give twenty-four pounds. Can you sell the horse to me?” he said. “OK! Take it,” said the seller. “He’s a quality one and if you want him for work, he’s a good choice.” Half an hour later, we left for the new home, along country roads, until we came to the city. My new home was in a narrow street. On one side of the street, there were some small, old houses. On the other, there were some stables (马厩). We stopped in front of a house. My new master whistled (吹口哨). The door opened. A young woman, a little girl and a boy, came out. They all looked at me. “Is he gentle, Father?” the girl asked. “Yes, Dolly, as gentle as a cat. You can touch him.” She touched my shoulder, whispering sweetly, “Welcome, my new friend.” The gentle touch and soft voice comforted me so much! They led me into a comfortable, clean stable, with plenty of food. After a meal, I lay down, thinking “I’m going to be very happy here.” —Adapted from The Black Beauty 1．What does the underlined phrase “worn out” mean? A．Tired. B．Surprised. C．Relaxed. D．Interested. 2．How much money did the man pay for the horse at last? A．Ten pounds. B．Fifteen pounds. C．Twenty-four pounds. D．Thirty pounds. 3．What can you infer (推断) from this passage? A．The new owner was very rude. B．The horse liked his new home. C．The seller would buy a new horse. D．The girl was afraid of the horse. 4．What may the story talk about next? A．The story of the horse seller. B．The streets around the house. C．The weather in the city. D．The happy life in the new home. 长难句解析 原句：（第二段第三句） I didn’t know if I would be lucky enough to meet a master who would treat me well. 译文：我不知道自己是否足够幸运，能遇到一位会善待我的主人。 分析： 主句: I didn’t know ... 宾语从句: if I would be lucky enough to meet a master ... (由 if 引导，作 know 的宾语) 定语从句: who would treat me well (由 who 引导，修饰先行词 a master，说明这是一个什么样的主人) 词汇积累 fair /feə(r)/ n. 集市，商品交易会 narrow /ˈnærəʊ/ adj. 狭窄的 whisper /ˈwɪspə(r)/ v. & n. 低语，耳语 comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ v. 安慰，抚慰 n. 舒适 worn out 筋疲力尽的；破旧不堪的 leave for 动身前往（某地） 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，改编自《黑骏马》。文章主要讲述了Black Beauty在集市上被一位温和的男子买下，随后被带到新家，受到新主人一家友善对待的故事。 1．词义猜测题。根据第一段“There were also poor and thin horses and they were worn out because of hard work.”可知，这些马又瘦又弱，是因为辛苦工作导致的，由此可推测“worn out”意为“疲惫的”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第六段“‘I’ll give twenty-four pounds. Can you sell the horse to me?’ he said. ‘OK! Take it,’ said the seller.”可知，这个人最终付了24英镑买这匹马。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The gentle touch and soft voice comforted me so much! They led me into a comfortable, clean stable, with plenty of food. After a meal, I lay down, thinking ‘I’m going to be very happy here.’”可知，这匹马对新家的环境和家人都很满意，由此可推断它喜欢这个新家。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章结尾“I’m going to be very happy here.”可知，这匹马认为自己会在新家过得很开心，因此接下来的故事很可能会讲述它在新家的幸福生活。故选D。 模拟演练 Passage 1 （2025·江苏南通·中考真题） “Click, click, click...” The drummer hit the drumsticks against each other to give a beat, and the band started to play. Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums. The band played faster and faster. Kai’s classmates jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. When the music ended, there was an awkward (尴尬的) silence. They all looked at the teachers. Mr Li asked, “What were you trying to express?” Kai murmured, “I wanted to do something different...to modernize the guqin’s sound.” “Well, it’s a good try. But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well,” said Mr Li. “The music was...We could hardly hear the guqin,” added Miss Zhou. “I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks.” “Please, can I have another chance?” begged Kai. They finally agreed. Alone in the hall later, Kai sat in his chair, feeling a little sad. “I understand what you were trying to do,” Kai looked up and saw Miss Zhou by his side. “But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.” Kai was puzzled. What did she mean? “The guqin is connected to nature. The bottom board represents the ground, and the rounded top board represents the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the harmony (和谐) between people and nature.” “Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other instruments?” “Because it is so quiet,” replied Miss Zhou, “it’s usually played alone. Sometimes, it can be played with the dizi or another guqin. Every note matters. And you know, there’s Chinese philosophy (哲理) behind every form of art. That’s what makes Chinese art special. We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life.” “Is it true that Confucius played the guqin?” “Exactly. Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self.” “Can I make it modern?” Kai was wondering if he had asked a stupid question. “Ancient musicians followed traditions to show respect. To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value. How will you change your piece?” “I’m not sure yet,” said Kai. “But I’m going to do something different again.” That night, Kai kept thinking about the next show. “How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch?” he wondered. Then, he had an idea... 1．In Kai’s teachers’ eyes, he didn’t ________. A．play the drums well B．work well with others C．express personal feelings D．show the guqin’s value 2．Which of the following is the correct order of the story? a. Miss Zhou gave her advice to Kai. b. The classmates kept a short silence. c. Kai asked for another chance to play. d. The teachers pointed out Kai’s problem. e. Kai played the guqin with drum rhythms. A．a-e-d-c-b B．e-b-d-c-a C．e-a-b-d-c D．a-b-d-e-c 3．What lesson has Kai learned from his experience? A．Strict rules will stop our creativity in music. B．Traditional instruments should be modernized. C．Creation requires us to understand the tradition first. D．The guqin is necessary for a well-rounded education. 4．What might we hear in Kai’s next show? A．Pop music in a traditional style. B．Folk music with local colour. C．Country music in a Western style. D．Rock music with drums and dizi. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了Kai在乐队表演中尝试将古琴与鼓的节奏结合，但未能很好地展现古琴特点，在老师们的评价和建议下，他思考如何平衡传统精神与现代元素。 1．细节理解题。根据“But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well”、“The music was...We could hardly hear the guqin”以及“I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks...we could hardly hear the guqin”可知老师认为Kai没有很好地展现古琴的价值。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums”可知Kai和着鼓的节奏弹奏古琴，e排在首位，排除AD；根据“When the music ended, there was an awkward (尴尬的) silence”可知同学们沉默了一会儿，b排在第二，排除C。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.”以及“To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value.”可知在你打破规则之前，你必须掌握它们，为了使其现代化，试着找到正确的方法来保持价值，所以他从这次经历中学到的道理是：创新要求我们首先要理解传统。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch?”以及前文提到古琴可以与笛子一起演奏，可推断出在Kai的下一场演出中我们可能会听到传统风格的流行音乐，将传统古琴与现代流行元素结合。故选A。 Passage 2 （2025·广东茂名·三模） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 One evening, Lisa noticed a man playing the guitar on the busy street. His music was so beautiful that she stopped to 1 . “Do you play often?” Lisa asked. “Almost every day,” he replied. “Music brings me 2 , and I hope it does the same for others.” The next day, Lisa brought her piggy bank. It was full of 3 . As she placed it beside the man, he looked 4 . “This is for you,” Lisa said shyly. “Your music makes my way home happier.” The man thanked her, “Actually, I am saving up to 5 a music class for kids in the community.” Lisa decided to help. The following week, Lisa designed posters to 6 the class. The man, Mr. Carter, taught kids basic guitar skills 7 . One boy named Tim had never played the guitar before, but Mr. Carter encouraged him gently, “You’re doing great, Tim!” On the last day of the class, Tim played a simple song, and the other kids 8 loudly. “I never thought I could do this,” Tim said happily. Lisa realized that Mr. Carter’s 9 not only brightened people’s days but also opened new doors for others. As autumn came, the street was still filled with 10 music. Every time Lisa passed by, she felt the magic of music. 1．A．rest B．sing C．listen D．play 2．A．sadness B．darkness C．happiness D．kindness 3．A．toys B．coins C．books D．clothes 4．A．tired B．bored C．relaxed D．surprised 5．A．set up B．join in C．deal with D．learn about 6．A．take B．finish C．attend D．introduce 7．A．rudely B．loudly C．smoothly D．patiently 8．A．called B．shouted C．cheered D．talked 9．A．voice B．music C．magic D．dance 10．A．useful B．lively C．modern D．important 【答案】 1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 6．D 7．D 8．C 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文讲述了街头音乐人Mr. Carter用音乐传递快乐、开设社区音乐班的故事，展现了音乐改变生活的力量。Lisa从听众变成参与者，最终帮助孩子们通过音乐获得成长，体现了“善意传递”的主题。 1．句意：他的音乐太动听了，以致于Lisa停下来去听。 rest休息；sing唱歌；listen听；play玩。根据“His music was so beautiful”可知，Lisa是被音乐吸引而驻足聆听，故选C。 2．句意：音乐让我感到幸福，我希望音乐也同样为他人带来幸福。 sadness难过；darkness黑暗；happiness幸福；kindness善良。根据“I hope it does the same for others.”可知，音乐带来积极情感，且后文提到“希望别人也一样”，happiness“快乐，幸福”。故选C。 3．句意：里面装满了硬币。 toys玩具；coins硬币；books书；clothes衣服。根据“piggy bank”可知，存钱罐了通常装的是硬币。故选B。 4．句意：当她把存钱罐放在他旁边时，他很惊讶。 tired疲倦的；bored枯燥的；relaxed放松的；surprised吃惊的。根据上下可知，Lisa突然给予钱，男人应感到“惊讶”。故选D。 5．句意：实际上，我正在攒钱为社区的孩子们开设一个音乐班。 set up创建；join in加入；deal with处理；learn about学习。根据“...a music class for kids in the community.”可知，存钱目的是“开设”音乐班。set up“创建，建立”符合语境。故选A。 6．句意：接下来的一周，丽莎设计了海报来介绍这个班级。 take拿；finish完成；attend出席；introduce介绍。根据“posters”可知，设计海报是为了介绍课程。故选D。 7．句意：这位卡特先生耐心地教孩子们基本的吉他技巧。 rudely粗鲁地；loudly大声地；smoothly舒缓地；patiently耐心地。根据“One boy named Tim had never played the guitar before, but Mr. Carter encouraged him gently,”可知，Mr. Carter耐心教学。故选D。 8．句意：在课程的最后一天，蒂姆演奏了一首简单的歌曲，其他孩子们大声欢呼。 called打电话；shouted大声喊；cheered欢呼；talked谈论。根据上下文可知，此处表示孩子们为Tim的成功演奏“欢呼”。故选C。 9．句意：丽莎意识到，卡特先生的音乐不仅点亮了人们的日子，还为他人打开了新的大门。 voice嗓音；music音乐；magic魔术；dance舞蹈。通读全文可知，Mr. Carter的音乐不仅让人开心，还打开新大门。故选B。 10．句意：随着秋天的到来，街道上依然充满了活力的音乐。 useful有用的；lively有活力的；modern现代的；important重要的。根据“the street was still filled with ... music.”可知，此处表示街道充满有活力的音乐，呼应前文氛围。故选B。 Passage 3（2025·四川资阳·中考真题） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 People say the music they listened to when they were young seems so special. Have you wondered why? 21 Memory bump (记忆隆起) effect People often have strong memories of experiences from ages 10 to 30. 1 These memories shape our love for books, movies, sports stars, and music. Nature of musical memories 2 As a result, the music we listen to during our youth often has a very long influence and is often remembered better than music from other times. Music and feelings The music we listen to in our youth forms strong feelings. When we listen to this music later in life, it will bring warm and good feelings. Even though the music caused bad feelings in our youth, it can provide comfort now. In a word, the music of our youth is more than just sound. It works as a key to open the doors to our past. 24 A．We sometimes listen to music. B．There are some reasons for this. C．This period is called the “memory bump”. D．It also allows us to live those valuable moments again. E．Musical memories are kept in a very “safe” area of the brain. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．E 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要解释了为什么人们年轻时听的音乐显得特别，涉及记忆隆起效应、音乐记忆的特性以及音乐与情感的联系。 1．根据“People say the music they listened to when they were young seems so special. Have you wondered why?”可知，人们说年轻时听的音乐显得很特别，下文将解释原因。选项B“这有一些原因。”与上下文逻辑衔接自然。故选B。 2．根据“People often have strong memories of experiences from ages 10 to 30.”可知，人们通常对10岁到30岁的经历有深刻记忆；结合“These memories shape our love for books, movies, sports stars, and music.”可知，这些记忆塑造了我们对书籍、电影、体育明星和音乐的喜爱，空缺处需补充对这一时期的定义。选项C“这一时期被称为‘记忆隆起’。”直接对应原文内容。故选C。 3．根据“As a result, the music we listen to during our youth often has a very long influence…”可知，我们年轻时听的音乐通常有长期影响，空缺处需说明音乐记忆的特殊性。选项E“音乐记忆存储在大脑中非常‘安全’的区域。”解释了音乐记忆持久的原因。故选E。 4．根据“It works as a key to open the doors to our past.”可知，音乐像一把钥匙，打开了我们过去的门，音乐能唤起回忆。选项D“它还让我们能重温那些宝贵时刻。”与主旨一致。故选D。 Passage 4 （2025·山西临汾·二模） 请阅读下面语篇，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。 On January 9, 2025, something surprising happened at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing! A group of kids from the US, called One Voice Children’s Choir (合唱团), sang a popular Chinese song As You Wish in front of the Qiniandian. People walking by were amazed to hear the children’s beautiful singing and excellent Chinese. Someone recorded that in a video and it soon became popular online. The leader of the choir, Masa Fukuda, said they were just singing for fun at that time. Once they started singing, many people gathered around to listen. He was very surprised to know that their video received over a million likes. “I believe As You Wish is a song about family and love,” said Fukuda. “Although our cultures may be different, we all share similar feelings and messages. I hope the song will touch and encourage everyone, no matter what they are going through.” The One Voice Children’s Choir was formed in 2002. This was their second time visiting China after their first tour in 2023. During this year’s tour, they made performances in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing. They performed Tomorrow Will Be Better together with two English songs, Heal the World, and We are the World. All three songs share a message of hope and unity (团结), showing that even though people speak different languages, they may have the same goals and dreams. At the end of their last performance in Beijing on January 11, Fukuda and the children cried and waved (挥手) goodbye to the Chinese audience (观众). “The warm welcome from the Chinese people has moved us deeply. We love China and we love the Chinese people,” they said. 1．What was the choir doing in front of the Qiniandian at the Temple of Heaven? A．They were having a music lesson. B．They were recording a music video. C．They were singing a Chinese song for fun. 2．Why do you think the choir chose to sing As You Wish? A．It was a popular song. B．It was a meaningful song. C．It was the first Chinese song they learned. 3．What’s the main message of the three songs performed by the choir? A．The power of hope and unity. B．The influence of Chinese culture. C．The importance of learning English. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．The choir hoped to stay in China forever. B．The choir wanted to study Chinese better. C．The choir had an enjoyable experience in China. 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Chinese music is amazing. B．A children’s choir touches hearts in China. C．Children sing together across different cultures. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，“同一声音儿童合唱团”于2025年1月访问中国，在天坛祈年殿前演唱中文歌《如愿》等歌曲，其传递的希望与团结理念及演出受到中国人民热烈欢迎，相关视频也走红网络。 1．细节理解题。根据“The leader of the choir, Masa Fukuda, said they were just singing for fun at that time.”以及“A group of kids from the US, called One Voice Children’s Choir (合唱团), sang a popular Chinese song As You Wish in front of the Qiniandian.”可知，合唱团当时正在祈年殿前唱一首中文歌取乐。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“I believe As You Wish is a song about family and love,” said Fukuda. “Although our cultures may be different, we all share similar feelings and messages. I hope the song will touch and encourage everyone, no matter what they are going through.”可知，合唱团选择唱《如愿》是因为这是一首关于家庭和爱、能传递共同情感且能触动和鼓励他人的有意义的歌。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“They performed Tomorrow Will Be Better together with two English songs, Heal the World, and We are the World. All three songs share a message of hope and unity (团结)”可知，这三首歌的主要主旨是希望与团结的力量。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“At the end of their last performance in Beijing on January 11, Fukuda and the children cried and waved (挥手) goodbye to the Chinese audience (观众). “The warm welcome from the Chinese people has moved us deeply. We love China and we love the Chinese people,” they said.”可知，合唱团受到中国人民的热烈欢迎，并且深深喜爱中国和中国人民，由此可推断他们在中国有一段愉快的经历。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“A group of kids from the US, called One Voice Children’s Choir (合唱团), sang a popular Chinese song As You Wish in front of the Qiniandian... it soon became popular online”“I hope the song will touch and encourage everyone”以及“The warm welcome from the Chinese people has moved us deeply. We love China and we love the Chinese people”可知，文章主要讲述了美国的“同一声音儿童合唱团”在中国演唱，其歌声和传递的情感触动了人们，也受到中国人民的热烈欢迎。故选B。 Passage 5 （2025·江苏扬州·二模） 根据短文内容回答问题 My shock and surprise disappeared when I understood that this island was my salvation (得救). I began to shout for help to the people on the island. They did not understand me but they understood that I was in difficulty and made signs for me to move towards them. They moved closer and when I was underneath the island they sent a chair down to me on a chain and pulled me up. The people on the island were friendly and accepted me but they were incredibly strange. They wore the strangest clothes and they all had their own personal man servant who carried a large balloon on the end of a stick. The servant’s job was to tap (轻拍) his master on his mouth or ear when he needed to speak or listen to something. This was because these masters passed most of their time in intense thought (沉思). They thought about the strangest subjects for hours and hours a day. And as a result they had no sense of practical things in life, such as speaking or listening, or looking where they were going. I later learnt that this island was called Laputa. Some people took me to speak to the king. When we arrived at his palace, the king was lost in thought and didn’t notice me. I waited for more than an hour until, finally, one of his servant tapped him on the mouth and he spoke. I didn’t understand their language and could not answer the king. One of the servants tried to tap me on the mouth with his balloon to make me speak. I protested (抗议，反对) very quickly. “I know exactly when to speak and listen,” I told them. They understood the sense of what I said. But they thought I was a complete idiot because I did not pass my time in thought, too. Then after dinner, a servant came to teach me their language and tell me about life on Laputa. ——Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels 1．Which place did Gulliver come to in the story? 2．How did the people on the island help Gulliver when they saw he was in difficulty? 3．When did the servants tap their masters on the mouth or ear? 4．How did Gulliver feel when being tapped? 5．Do you like to live on this island? Why or why not? 【答案】1．(An island called) Laputa. 2．By sending a chair down and pulling him up. 3．When their masters needed to speak or listen. 4．Angry/Unhappy/Dissatisfied. 5．Yes, it’s interesting./No, the people there aren’t practical. 【导语】本文是一篇小说节选，改编自《格列佛游记》，讲述了格列佛来到拉普塔岛的奇特经历。 1．根据“I later learnt that this island was called Laputa.”可知，格列佛到达的地方是拉普塔岛。故填(An island called) Laputa. 2．根据“...when I was underneath the island they sent a chair down to me on a chain and pulled me up...”可知，岛上的人用链条放下椅子将他拉上去。故填By sending a chair down and pulling him up. 3．根据“The servant’s job was to tap (轻拍) his master on his mouth or ear when he needed to speak or listen to something.”可知，仆人会在主人需要说话或听东西时轻拍他们。故填When their masters needed to speak or listen. 4．根据“I protested very quickly.”可知，格列佛对被拍打表示抗议，由此推测他当时感到很生气，不开心或不满意。故填Angry/Unhappy/Dissatisfied. 5．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, it’s interesting./No, the people there aren’t practical. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 4 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 6 Have you read Treasure Island yet？ 文学与艺术 话题阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 新闻报道 240 AI 创作的音乐和艺术是否为真正的音乐和艺术？音乐流媒体网站Spotify老板称，不打算在平台完全禁止 AI 音乐，但认为用 AI 模仿歌手声音 “演唱” 的问题，未来会越来越棘手。 PassageB 阅读理解 说明文 315 主要介绍了《龙珠》作者鸟山明的生平经历、创作成就及其作品对流行文化产生的深远影响。 真题示例 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 260 本文主要介绍了《沂蒙山歌》这首歌曲的过去与现在。 Passage2 完形填空 记叙文 327 改编自《黑骏马》。文章主要讲述了Black Beauty在集市上被一位温和的男子买下，随后被带到新家，受到新主人一家友善对待的故事。 模拟演练 Passage1 阅读理解 记叙文 428 本文主要介绍了Kai在乐队表演中尝试将古琴与鼓的节奏结合，但未能很好地展现古琴特点，在老师们的评价和建议下，他思考如何平衡传统精神与现代元素。 Passage2 完形填空 议论文 220 本文讲述了街头音乐人Mr. Carter用音乐传递快乐、开设社区音乐班的故事，展现了音乐改变生活的力量。Lisa从听众变成参与者，最终帮助孩子们通过音乐获得成长，体现了“善意传递”的主题。 Passage3 阅读回答问题 说明文 156 主要解释了为什么人们年轻时听的音乐显得特别，涉及记忆隆起效应、音乐记忆的特性以及音乐与情感的联系。 Passage4 阅读理解 记叙文 293 “同一声音儿童合唱团”于2025年1月访问中国，在天坛祈年殿前演唱中文歌《如愿》等歌曲，其传递的希望与团结理念及演出受到中国人民热烈欢迎，相关视频也走红网络。 Passage5 阅读回答问题 记叙文 345 改编自《格列佛游记》，讲述了格列佛来到拉普塔岛的奇特经历。 时文阅读 话题谚语小知识 · A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.好书如挚友，情谊永不渝。 · Where words fail, music speaks.言辞止处，音乐响起。 · The pen is mightier than the sword.笔锋胜于剑芒。 · Music is the poetry of the air.音乐是空气中的诗。 · There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away.没有一艘航船能像一本书，带我们遨游远方。 · Music has charms to soothe a savage breast.音乐拥有抚慰狂暴心灵的魅力。 时文阅读 Passage A（由AI创作的音乐，是否应该予以禁止？） Artificial intelligence(AI)websites like ChatGPT are very young,but they have got people asking many questions.One question is whether music and art produced by AI are real music and art. Daniel Ek,the boss of the music streaming site Spotify,has answered this question.He said there are many uses of AI that are OK for making music.He told the BBC that Spotify has no plans to give up all music created by artificial intelligence.This includes the auto-tune software that helps singers correct their pitch(音高)and can add vocal effects(声音效果)to a singer's voice.Mr Ek said the auto-tune software improves music.He did not like the software that copies the voice of a singer. Daniel Ek said using AI in music will be discussed for“many,many years”.He said the biggest problem is that AI copies the voice of other singers.Spotify deleted one song created by an AI platform.It copied the voices of the singers Drake,and The Weeknd.The platform even applied for a Grammy music award with the song,but it was refused.Neither Drake nor The Weeknd knew about the song.*Mr Ek said it is a serious problem to copy singers'voices.He said it will be difficult to tell if a song is“sung”by a robot or a human.He added that the future of music production is going to be“tricky”. 1. How does the author begin the passage? A.By raising a question. B.By telling the development of Al. C.By showing the advantages of AI. D.By giving the data about the topic. 2.What can the auto-tune software do for users? ①It can ask questions. ②It can help singers correct their pitch. ③It can add vocal effects to a singer's voice. ④It can train more singers to make good music. A.①② B.②③ C.③④ D.①④ 3.For what reason did Spotify delete the song created by an AI platform? A.Because it didn't sound good. B.Because it copied the voices of two singers. C.Because it made two singers get angry. D.Because it didn't win the Grammy music award. 4.What's the meaning of the underlined phrase“applied for”in Paragraph 3? A. 筹 划 B. 荣 获 C. 策 划 D. 申 请 Passage B（《龙珠》作者鸟山明去世） Akira Toriyama, the creative man behind the hugely popular Dragon Ball series, passed away at the age of 68. He left behind a rich legacy (遗产) with many manga (日本漫画) series and artworks enriching (使丰富) global culture for over 45 years. His passing on March 1 due to a sudden illness marked the end of an age in the manga world. Born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1955, Toriyama’s journey in art began early in life. After finishing high school, he gave up on higher education. His deep love for drawing led him to the manga industry, where he made his mark with works like Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball. Toriyama became widely known in 1984 with Dragon Ball, a series that impressed the world. Its wonderful mix of Chinese kung fu, Japanese local stories and unforgettable characters like Son Goku pulls in fans from around the world. Dragon Ball became a cultural phenomenon (现象), giving rise to various forms of it, including anime, films and video games. Toriyama’s efforts were not just in anime, as he helped to design an electric car (电动汽车) and lent his unique (独一无二的) artwork to video game classics like Dragon Quest (《勇者斗恶龙》) and Chrono Trigger (《时空之轮》). Looking back at his life’s work, Toriyama was always growing as an artist and storyteller. His influence covered several generations, inspiring so many manga artists and leaving an unforgettable mark on popular culture. Although he may have passed, Toriyama’s creative spirit lives on through the timeless adventures (冒险) of Dragon Ball and the hearts of fans everywhere. His legacy proves the power of imagination and the never-ending influence of storytelling. 1．What do we know about Toriyama? A．He was born into a rich and artistic family. B．He didn’t go to college after high school. C．He started to learn drawing after high school. D．He became well-known in his early 20s. 2．From the underlined sentence, we know that Dragon Ball is ________. A．Influential B．unforgettable C．Outdated D．unique 3．How did Toriyama influence popular culture? A．He spread manga around the world. B．He started the never-ending manga form. C．He inspired many manga artists. D．He opened up the time-traveling theme in manga. 话题写作佳句积累 1. Sb is best known for...（某人以……闻名） 2. Sb is my favorite because of...（某人是我最喜欢的，因为……） 3. (The book/song) was written/recorded by...（这本书/歌曲由……创作/录制） 4. The main character of the book is...（书中的主角是……） 5. What I like best about sb is...（我最喜欢某人的是……） 6. The first line in the song/book...（歌曲/书的第一句是……） 7. The book/song inspires me to...（这本书/歌曲激励我……） 8. have a great influence on...（对……有很大影响） 9. in one’s free time（在空闲时间） 10. I am a big fan of...（我是……的忠实粉丝） 11. I like sb because his/her works make me feel...（我喜欢某人，因为他的作品让我感觉……） 12. Every time I read his/her book, I feel...（每次读他的书，我都觉得……） 13. I highly recommend... to anyone who wants...（我强烈推荐……给任何想要……的人） 实战演练 真题示例 Passage1 （2025·山东临沂·中考真题） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Everyone says Yimeng Mountain is beautiful, the scenery on Yimeng Mountain is excellent ...” When this well-known melody (旋律) plays, the green mountains and clear water of Yimeng come alive in the music. For over 70 years, the story behind this local song has remained unknown widely. Let’s search for 1 (it) past and present together. Song Shoulian, the third-generation inheritor (第三代传唱人) of the tune, told reporters that the song 2 (create) in the 1940s, carrying the simple and hard-working spirit of Yimeng. “In 1940, Ruan Ruoshan and Li Lin 3 were from the First Anti-Japanese University were asked to create a song to praise Yimeng people. They collected materials by 4 (visit) local families and researching folk culture. Thanks 5 their long-term preparations, Ruan Ruoshan wrote the lyrics with Li Lin in a village house overnight. When Ruan Ruoshan sang the song for the first time, the crowd was 6 excited that many people volunteered to join the army,” said Song. Later, it spread across Shandong and other places. With the simple lyrics, beautiful melody, and 7 (live) performances, Yimeng Mountain Tune has become a symbol of Yimeng and a musical sign of Shandong. 8 (protect) this culture, the Yimeng Mountain Tune Living Museum was built at the tune’s birthplace Baishiwu, Feixian in 2016. The museum shows the tune’s history completely. It 9 (hold) plenty of wonderful performances so far. “We organize many regular singing activities, especially for 10 (child), to pass the tune down generation after generation.” Song said. Passage2 （2025·江苏淮安·中考真题） (“I” am a horse, the main character in the novel.) A horse fair was an interesting place. Many people went there to sell horses. You could see many kinds of young and strong horses. There were also poor and thin horses and they were worn out because of hard work. One day, the seller took me there. He wanted to sell me at a high price. I didn’t know if I would be lucky enough to meet a master who would treat me well. Then a man with a gentle voice came to us. He wanted to buy me at a low price, but the seller refused. Shortly after, a tall man with a very loud voice came. He walked around me and I was afraid he would buy me. Luckily, he walked away. After a few minutes, the man with a gentle voice came back. I was very happy to see him again. “I’ll give twenty-four pounds. Can you sell the horse to me?” he said. “OK! Take it,” said the seller. “He’s a quality one and if you want him for work, he’s a good choice.” Half an hour later, we left for the new home, along country roads, until we came to the city. My new home was in a narrow street. On one side of the street, there were some small, old houses. On the other, there were some stables (马厩). We stopped in front of a house. My new master whistled (吹口哨). The door opened. A young woman, a little girl and a boy, came out. They all looked at me. “Is he gentle, Father?” the girl asked. “Yes, Dolly, as gentle as a cat. You can touch him.” She touched my shoulder, whispering sweetly, “Welcome, my new friend.” The gentle touch and soft voice comforted me so much! They led me into a comfortable, clean stable, with plenty of food. After a meal, I lay down, thinking “I’m going to be very happy here.” —Adapted from The Black Beauty 1．What does the underlined phrase “worn out” mean? A．Tired. B．Surprised. C．Relaxed. D．Interested. 2．How much money did the man pay for the horse at last? A．Ten pounds. B．Fifteen pounds. C．Twenty-four pounds. D．Thirty pounds. 3．What can you infer (推断) from this passage? A．The new owner was very rude. B．The horse liked his new home. C．The seller would buy a new horse. D．The girl was afraid of the horse. 4．What may the story talk about next? A．The story of the horse seller. B．The streets around the house. C．The weather in the city. D．The happy life in the new home. 模拟演练 Passage 1 （2025·江苏南通·中考真题） “Click, click, click...” The drummer hit the drumsticks against each other to give a beat, and the band started to play. Kai played a guqin solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums. The band played faster and faster. Kai’s classmates jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. When the music ended, there was an awkward (尴尬的) silence. They all looked at the teachers. Mr Li asked, “What were you trying to express?” Kai murmured, “I wanted to do something different...to modernize the guqin’s sound.” “Well, it’s a good try. But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well,” said Mr Li. “The music was...We could hardly hear the guqin,” added Miss Zhou. “I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks.” “Please, can I have another chance?” begged Kai. They finally agreed. Alone in the hall later, Kai sat in his chair, feeling a little sad. “I understand what you were trying to do,” Kai looked up and saw Miss Zhou by his side. “But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.” Kai was puzzled. What did she mean? “The guqin is connected to nature. The bottom board represents the ground, and the rounded top board represents the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the harmony (和谐) between people and nature.” “Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other instruments?” “Because it is so quiet,” replied Miss Zhou, “it’s usually played alone. Sometimes, it can be played with the dizi or another guqin. Every note matters. And you know, there’s Chinese philosophy (哲理) behind every form of art. That’s what makes Chinese art special. We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life.” “Is it true that Confucius played the guqin?” “Exactly. Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self.” “Can I make it modern?” Kai was wondering if he had asked a stupid question. “Ancient musicians followed traditions to show respect. To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value. How will you change your piece?” “I’m not sure yet,” said Kai. “But I’m going to do something different again.” That night, Kai kept thinking about the next show. “How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch?” he wondered. Then, he had an idea... 1．In Kai’s teachers’ eyes, he didn’t ________. A．play the drums well B．work well with others C．express personal feelings D．show the guqin’s value 2．Which of the following is the correct order of the story? a. Miss Zhou gave her advice to Kai. b. The classmates kept a short silence. c. Kai asked for another chance to play. d. The teachers pointed out Kai’s problem. e. Kai played the guqin with drum rhythms. A．a-e-d-c-b B．e-b-d-c-a C．e-a-b-d-c D．a-b-d-e-c 3．What lesson has Kai learned from his experience? A．Strict rules will stop our creativity in music. B．Traditional instruments should be modernized. C．Creation requires us to understand the tradition first. D．The guqin is necessary for a well-rounded education. 4．What might we hear in Kai’s next show? A．Pop music in a traditional style. B．Folk music with local colour. C．Country music in a Western style. D．Rock music with drums and dizi. Passage 2 （2025·广东茂名·三模） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 One evening, Lisa noticed a man playing the guitar on the busy street. His music was so beautiful that she stopped to 1 . “Do you play often?” Lisa asked. “Almost every day,” he replied. “Music brings me 2 , and I hope it does the same for others.” The next day, Lisa brought her piggy bank. It was full of 3 . As she placed it beside the man, he looked 4 . “This is for you,” Lisa said shyly. “Your music makes my way home happier.” The man thanked her, “Actually, I am saving up to 5 a music class for kids in the community.” Lisa decided to help. The following week, Lisa designed posters to 6 the class. The man, Mr. Carter, taught kids basic guitar skills 7 . One boy named Tim had never played the guitar before, but Mr. Carter encouraged him gently, “You’re doing great, Tim!” On the last day of the class, Tim played a simple song, and the other kids 8 loudly. “I never thought I could do this,” Tim said happily. Lisa realized that Mr. Carter’s 9 not only brightened people’s days but also opened new doors for others. As autumn came, the street was still filled with 10 music. Every time Lisa passed by, she felt the magic of music. 1．A．rest B．sing C．listen D．play 2．A．sadness B．darkness C．happiness D．kindness 3．A．toys B．coins C．books D．clothes 4．A．tired B．bored C．relaxed D．surprised 5．A．set up B．join in C．deal with D．learn about 6．A．take B．finish C．attend D．introduce 7．A．rudely B．loudly C．smoothly D．patiently 8．A．called B．shouted C．cheered D．talked 9．A．voice B．music C．magic D．dance 10．A．useful B．lively C．modern D．important Passage 3（2025·四川资阳·中考真题） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 People say the music they listened to when they were young seems so special. Have you wondered why? 21 Memory bump (记忆隆起) effect People often have strong memories of experiences from ages 10 to 30. 1 These memories shape our love for books, movies, sports stars, and music. Nature of musical memories 2 As a result, the music we listen to during our youth often has a very long influence and is often remembered better than music from other times. Music and feelings The music we listen to in our youth forms strong feelings. When we listen to this music later in life, it will bring warm and good feelings. Even though the music caused bad feelings in our youth, it can provide comfort now. In a word, the music of our youth is more than just sound. It works as a key to open the doors to our past. 24 A．We sometimes listen to music. B．There are some reasons for this. C．This period is called the “memory bump”. D．It also allows us to live those valuable moments again. E．Musical memories are kept in a very “safe” area of the brain. Passage 4 （2025·山西临汾·二模） 请阅读下面语篇，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。 On January 9, 2025, something surprising happened at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing! A group of kids from the US, called One Voice Children’s Choir (合唱团), sang a popular Chinese song As You Wish in front of the Qiniandian. People walking by were amazed to hear the children’s beautiful singing and excellent Chinese. Someone recorded that in a video and it soon became popular online. The leader of the choir, Masa Fukuda, said they were just singing for fun at that time. Once they started singing, many people gathered around to listen. He was very surprised to know that their video received over a million likes. “I believe As You Wish is a song about family and love,” said Fukuda. “Although our cultures may be different, we all share similar feelings and messages. I hope the song will touch and encourage everyone, no matter what they are going through.” The One Voice Children’s Choir was formed in 2002. This was their second time visiting China after their first tour in 2023. During this year’s tour, they made performances in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing. They performed Tomorrow Will Be Better together with two English songs, Heal the World, and We are the World. All three songs share a message of hope and unity (团结), showing that even though people speak different languages, they may have the same goals and dreams. At the end of their last performance in Beijing on January 11, Fukuda and the children cried and waved (挥手) goodbye to the Chinese audience (观众). “The warm welcome from the Chinese people has moved us deeply. We love China and we love the Chinese people,” they said. 1．What was the choir doing in front of the Qiniandian at the Temple of Heaven? A．They were having a music lesson. B．They were recording a music video. C．They were singing a Chinese song for fun. 2．Why do you think the choir chose to sing As You Wish? A．It was a popular song. B．It was a meaningful song. C．It was the first Chinese song they learned. 3．What’s the main message of the three songs performed by the choir? A．The power of hope and unity. B．The influence of Chinese culture. C．The importance of learning English. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．The choir hoped to stay in China forever. B．The choir wanted to study Chinese better. C．The choir had an enjoyable experience in China. 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Chinese music is amazing. B．A children’s choir touches hearts in China. C．Children sing together across different cultures. Passage 5 （2025·江苏扬州·二模） My shock and surprise disappeared when I understood that this island was my salvation (得救). I began to shout for help to the people on the island. They did not understand me but they understood that I was in difficulty and made signs for me to move towards them. They moved closer and when I was underneath the island they sent a chair down to me on a chain and pulled me up. The people on the island were friendly and accepted me but they were incredibly strange. They wore the strangest clothes and they all had their own personal man servant who carried a large balloon on the end of a stick. The servant’s job was to tap (轻拍) his master on his mouth or ear when he needed to speak or listen to something. This was because these masters passed most of their time in intense thought (沉思). They thought about the strangest subjects for hours and hours a day. And as a result they had no sense of practical things in life, such as speaking or listening, or looking where they were going. I later learnt that this island was called Laputa. Some people took me to speak to the king. When we arrived at his palace, the king was lost in thought and didn’t notice me. I waited for more than an hour until, finally, one of his servant tapped him on the mouth and he spoke. I didn’t understand their language and could not answer the king. One of the servants tried to tap me on the mouth with his balloon to make me speak. I protested (抗议，反对) very quickly. “I know exactly when to speak and listen,” I told them. They understood the sense of what I said. But they thought I was a complete idiot because I did not pass my time in thought, too. Then after dinner, a servant came to teach me their language and tell me about life on Laputa. ——Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels 根据短文内容回答问题 1．Which place did Gulliver come to in the story? 2．How did the people on the island help Gulliver when they saw he was in difficulty? 3．When did the servants tap their masters on the mouth or ear? 4．How did Gulliver feel when being tapped? 5．Do you like to live on this island? Why or why not? 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 4 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $