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Unit 1 Music
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A—Alex; J—James
A: James, I was just listening to an old album (专辑), and it got me thinking—what influences (影响) does music have on our lives?
J: Wow, that’s a good question. For me, music is 1 a time machine. When I hear a song from my primary school days, for example, it feels like I’m back there, 2 with my old friends.
A: I feel the same way. It’s amazing how a single song can 3 so many good memories (回忆).
J: Yes. I think music is 4 a way to connect people. Whether it’s going to a concert with friends or sharing a favorite song with someone, it brings people together.
A: I can’t agree more. I’ve made many friends through music. Also, I think music can help us express our feelings.
J: That’s true. We may find it hard to 5 some feelings in words, but we can express them through music.
A: Exactly. And there’s also the joy of discovering new music. It’s like finding hidden treasures (宝藏).
J: Oh, I love that feeling! Finding a good artist or album feels like turning a new page in your musical journey.
A: Yeah. Music is a 6 part of our lives. It influences us in so many different ways!
1.A.in B.for C.with D.like
2.A.fighting B.arguing C.playing D.working
3.A.bring back B.focus on C.work out D.keep up
4.A.too B.either C.also D.as well
5.A.hide B.explain C.understand D.control
6.A.usual B.dull C.colorful D.boring
The Erhu 1 the Hearts of Italians
Zheng Xiaohui, a Chinese student in Milan, Italy, has performed dozens of erhu performances on the street, spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world, CCTV news reported.
Zheng comes from Shandong Province and now she is studying in Milan. She has been playing erhu since she was 9, winning prizes in many national music competitions. Since April 2023, Zheng has been performing on the street during her free time.
She prepares for every erhu performance 2 , dressing in Chinese hanfu. Her beautiful music attracts many people on the street. They would stop to listen and 3 a great interest in the erhu she plays.
At first, Zheng did not plan to perform on the street, but she 4 her idea after watching a video of a violinist’s street performance.
Recalling her first street performance, she was nervous at the time, but the enthusiastic (热情的) response from the audience 5 . “When I played ‘Goodbye, my friend’, the crowd began to grow and a grandfather started to dance. Many people followed him and even I could not help swinging along with them.” Zheng said.
“I believe that Chinese music has built a 6 for cultural communication.” she said. “I hope to organize my own concert in the future to enable more people to learn about Chinese folk music.” she added.
1.A.Wins B.Loses C.Presents D.Lifts
2.A.loudly B.easily C.carefully D.quickly
3.A.gave B.showed C.told D.made
4.A.kept B.stayed C.continued D.changed
5.A.let her go B.picked her up C.cheered her up D.made her cry
6.A.bridge B.door C.key D.shelf
Music: More Than Just Sound
Music is often called the “universal language”. It connects people from different countries and cultures. Whether you listen to pop, classical, rock, or jazz, music has the power to make us feel happy, sad, or 1 excited. However, it is more than just fun and it is a 2 —its ancient beginnings can be found in ancient ceremonies, where rhythms connected the real world and the spiritual (精神的) world.
Writing music is special because it needs both 3 planning and wild creativity. For example, Bach’s music put exact patterns together with beauty, showing the perfect mix of science and art.
Scientists say music 4 many parts of the brain. A sad piece might cause the brain to release “happy chemicals”, while playing in a band can create a strong feeling of being close between players and listeners. Did you know that music can also help us study? Soft background music may improve concentration (专注力) and it can make us 5 . However, loud music might distract you! Some people say that listening to music before bed helps them sleep better.
However, the digital age brings 6 . Streaming apps, such as QQ music, although they let everyone listen to music easily, have made people care less about full albums. Some think old music objects like vinyl (黑胶唱片) records felt more real than digital songs. Music also helps change society. Songs, from folk music to rap, act as important tools and push for action. Their words and tunes mix into a powerful voice of hope and strength.
1.A.usually B.often C.even D.still
2.A.bridge B.engine C.culture D.history
3.A.lovely B.strange C.usual D.careful
4.A.gives up B.lights up C.puts up D.checks up
5.A.calm down B.feel excited C.jump up D.cry out
6.A.thoughts B.chances C.challenges D.happiness
Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)
The Magic of Music
Music has always been a powerful force in human life. It can express emotions, tell stories, and even bring people together. For 17-year-old Anna, music was more than just a hobby—it was a way to connect with the world.
Anna had been playing the piano since she was six. Her fingers danced across the keys, creating melodies that could make people 1 . But one day, something unexpected happened. During a school performance, Anna felt a sudden pain in her hands. She tried to ignore it, but the pain grew 2 . After visiting a doctor, she was told she might never play the piano again.
Devastated, Anna felt like her world had collapsed. She avoided her piano, fearing the sight of it would only deepen her sadness. However, her best friend, Tom, had a different idea. Tom was a guitarist who believed in the healing power of music. He encouraged Anna to try composing instead of playing. “You don’t need your hands to create music,” he said. “You just need your 3 .”
Inspired by Tom’s words, Anna began to write songs. She used her voice to hum melodies and recorded them on her 4 . Slowly, she started to feel joy again. Her compositions were raw but full of emotion, and they touched everyone who listened.
Months later, Anna’s hands began to heal. With Tom’s help, she returned to the piano, playing her own 5 . Her music was even more beautiful than before, as it carried the story of her struggle and 6 .
1.A.sing B.laugh or cry C.dance D.sleep
2.A.better B.louder C.worse D.softer
3.A.ears B.heart C.eyes D.feet
4.A.computer B.notebook C.phone D.piano
5.A.instruments B.compositions C.performances D.recordings
6.A.hope B.hopeless C.hopeful D.hopefully
Music is an important part of our lives. It can make us feel happy, sad, or excited. Different people like different 1 of music. Some people like pop music because it’s easy to sing along 2 . Some people like classical music because it has a deep meaning.
I like rock music. It has a strong 3 and it always makes me feel energetic. I often listen to rock music when I do sports. It makes my exercise time more 4 . My favorite rock band is Coldplay. Their songs are full of passion.
My friend Lily likes folk music. She thinks folk music can tell 5 stories. She often listens to folk music before going to bed. It helps her relax. We often 6 our music collections with each other. It’s a great way to learn about different kinds of music.
1.A.themes B.styles C.lyrics D.rhythms
2.A.to B.with C.at D.for
3.A.melody B.chorus C.rhythm D.symphony
4.A.boring B.difficult C.interesting D.easy
5.A.beautiful B.boring C.sad D.real-life
6.A.buy B.sell C.share D.keep
选择最恰当的单词或词组完成短文。
The future of live music
Technology has always played an important part in the development of pop music— 1 the live shows that the bands perform to the way we listen to music in our homes or on the move. However, advances in technology over the next few years may bring even bigger changes.
Holograms
For around 50 years, people of all ages have been enjoying ABBA’s live music, but since 1982, when the band played their last show, fans have had little hope of seeing their favourite group live on stage again. That is now about to change as the band has announced plans for their first shows in nearly forty years. The four members of the band will not be on the stage together. 2 , they will appear as holograms. The holograms will show the band as they looked back to 1979, when ABBA was the biggest band around the world. And they won’t be the only band to have 3 to the stage via holograms. In 2018, Freddie Mercury appeared in hologram form alongside Queen in Las Vegas, even though he died more than 25 years ago.
Virtual Reality (VR)
VR technology has made lots of progress recently. You may soon be able to enjoy watching your favourite band live 4 even leaving your house. Developers have been making plans to launch a new app that will allow fans to watch live concerts that are being streamed directly to VR headsets. This will allow you to watch the band from the crowd or even on stage. And all of this will cost you about a tenth of the ticket price for the venue.
These advances in technology are very 5 and promise to make live music experiences more 6 and immersive than ever before.
1.A.from B.about C.for D.with
2.A.Therefore B.In addition C.Although D.Instead
3.A.disappeared B.removed C.returned D.arrived
4.A.despite B.within C.without D.during
5.A.confusing B.tiring C.exciting D.disappointing
6.A.difficult B.accessible C.expensive D.rare
Beatlemania (披头士狂热) is a very strong feeling for the group, the Beatles.
The Beatles were four young men from Liverpool, England. Their names were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. These four men 1 took music lessons. They taught themselves to play music.
In 1957, John 2 a group called the Quarrymen. At that time, he was only 16 years old. Then he met Paul. They began to write songs and sing together. Soon, George joined them. The group played in England and then in Germany. In 1962, Ringo joined them. Then John, Paul, George and Ringo were the Beatles.
The Beatles made their first hit song in 1962. It was Love Me Do. In 1963, their song Please Please Me was a bigger hit. In all, they had twenty-nine hit songs. By 1963, the Beatles were very 3 in England and Beatlemania started. They had many fans. Their fans screamed very loudly at their concerts. The Beatles could not hear themselves singing.
The next year, the Beatles went to the United States. The Americans loved them, too. People everywhere 4 their clothing styles and hairstyles. They were welcomed by people all over the world.
The Beatles broke up in 1970 5 they wanted to play new music. Each of them did interesting, new things. John wrote music with his wife. Paul started a new group with his wife. George and Ringo made their own records and gave concerts. 6 , John was dead in New York in 1980. He was forty years old. George became sick and died in 2001.
We still hear their songs on the radio today. Their music will live in our hearts forever.
1.A.always B.sometimes C.often D.never
2.A.created B.enjoyed C.took D.followed
3.A.amusing B.lucky C.popular D.important
4.A.carried B.chose C.compared D.copied
5.A.because B.though C.or D.for
6.A.Calmly B.Sadly C.Certainly D.Possibly
Music is everywhere in our lives. It makes our days more colorful. Different people like different 1 of music. Some love pop music because it's easy to sing along with. Others prefer classical music for its 2 sound.
Music can also change our feelings. When we are sad, soft music can make us feel 3 . It’s like a warm hug. And when we are happy, energetic music can make us even 4 . We may start dancing to the rhythm.
Music is a great way to communicate, too. People can share their 5 through songs. A song can tell a story or express love. We can understand the singer’s feelings 6 we listen carefully.
In a word, music is full of magic. It brings us joy and helps us connect with others. Let’s enjoy music every day.
1.A.names B.kinds C.colors D.prices
2.A.noisy B.quiet C.strange D.loud
3.A.better B.worse C.colder D.hotter
4.A.sadder B.angrier C.happier D.busier
5.A.money B.food C.feelings D.toys
6.A.if B.but C.or D.so
重难语篇练习
选择最恰当的选项,完成短文。
You come home and put on some music. What do you hear? Instruments and musical notes! You go to a museum to look at paintings. What do you see? Colorful artworks! People 1 music and paintings to be beautiful, colorful, and inspiring(启发灵感的). Nobody thinks of silence and emptiness as artistic works. 2 , American musician John Cage thought differently. One of his most famous pieces is 4’33”. In 1952, it was completed and performed by a pianist at a concert hall. However, he didn’t play a single note. He just sat for four minutes and thirty-three seconds! But was it a 3 piece? Interestingly enough, it wasn’t! During the performance, there were a lot of sounds coming from the audience. People talked, coughed, and moved in their seats. Through 4’33”, John Cage showed that any sound could become music.
Where did he get the idea for this? It was from his artist friend Robert Rauschenberg. In 1951, Rauschenberg created White Paintings, a series of canvases(帆布) painted in white. They seem empty at first, but 4 show many images: the shadows(影子) of the viewers, the lights, and tiny spots on the canvases. Every act of looking at the paintings, various lights, and tiny spots become the painting! 5 , viewers become part of the creative work.
These artists 6 the way people thought about art. They said, “Everything we do can be music. With white, you can see more.” It’s exciting to think about the next form of art that will make us surprised. Who knows? Maybe you could be the next musician or artist to do just that!
1.A.encourage B.force C.expect D.allow
2.A.Besides B.Therefore C.What’s more D.However
3.A.short B.cheerful C.silent D.special
4.A.especially B.actually C.carefully D.hardly
5.A.In addition B.By the way C.For example D.In this way
6.A.challenged B.welcomed C.prevented D.showed
Rap and Hip-hop may seem like very modern types of music. But in West Africa, storytellers used spoken words and music to tell stories, usually over the beat of drums. Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s but has become 65 all over the world recently. Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues. Here are two 66
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 10-12 million Roma-a group of people often called “gypsies”. Many Roma are poor. In some places, they are also treated less 67 than others. In the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called “Rap for Peace Hip-Hop.” Their instructor is Shameema Williams who is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa. In the lesson, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture. Williams believes that these teens can use music to change their lives and other people’s 68 towards them.
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N’ Diaye loves hip-hop music. He grew up in a poor fishing village in Senegal. For a time, he was famous as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Today, N’ Diaye lives in his village again. He has formed a rap group with other family members. They rap about their lives as village fishermen and about 69 long, hard days and earning almost no money. Many people in their audience can understand these things.
“Rap,” N’ Diaye says, “is not few for us. It doesn’t belong to American culture. It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hard lives...” N’ Diaye 70 having a better life. He wants to make a CD and help his family. The music give N’ Diaye hope.
1.A.fresh B.confident C.popular D.traditional
2.A.lessons B.problems C.levels D.examples
3.A.fairly B.simply C.sadly D.deeply
4.A.rights B.plans C.attitudes D.sights
5.A.singing B.working C.sleeping D.walking
6.A.hears of B.gets tired of C.dreams of D.runs out of
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Unit 1 Music
完形填空10篇
内容导航
单元话题 基础语篇练习 重难语篇练习
单元话题聚焦
音乐
基础语篇练习
稳扎稳打 必拿分数:聚焦稳拿分数题目,确保基础分值
重难语篇练习
突破瓶颈 争夺高分:聚焦高难度题目,争夺关键分数
基础语篇练习
A—Alex; J—James
A: James, I was just listening to an old album (专辑), and it got me thinking—what influences (影响) does music have on our lives?
J: Wow, that’s a good question. For me, music is 1 a time machine. When I hear a song from my primary school days, for example, it feels like I’m back there, 2 with my old friends.
A: I feel the same way. It’s amazing how a single song can 3 so many good memories (回忆).
J: Yes. I think music is 4 a way to connect people. Whether it’s going to a concert with friends or sharing a favorite song with someone, it brings people together.
A: I can’t agree more. I’ve made many friends through music. Also, I think music can help us express our feelings.
J: That’s true. We may find it hard to 5 some feelings in words, but we can express them through music.
A: Exactly. And there’s also the joy of discovering new music. It’s like finding hidden treasures (宝藏).
J: Oh, I love that feeling! Finding a good artist or album feels like turning a new page in your musical journey.
A: Yeah. Music is a 6 part of our lives. It influences us in so many different ways!
1.A.in B.for C.with D.like
2.A.fighting B.arguing C.playing D.working
3.A.bring back B.focus on C.work out D.keep up
4.A.too B.either C.also D.as well
5.A.hide B.explain C.understand D.control
6.A.usual B.dull C.colorful D.boring
【答案】1.D 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.C
【导语】本文是Alex和James的一组对话,对话主要谈论了音乐对生活的各种影响。
1.句意:对于我来说,音乐像一台时光机。
in在……里;for为了;with和;like像。根据“When I hear a song from my primary school days, for example, it feels like I’m back there”可知,音乐对James而言,可以像时光机一样将他带回过去。故选D。
2.句意:例如,当我听到小学时代的一首歌时,感觉就像回到了那里,和我的老朋友一起玩。
fighting打架;arguing争论;playing玩;working工作。根据“...with my old friends”和“my primary school days”可知,和老朋友“玩耍”符合小学时代回忆的积极氛围。故选C。
3.句意:一首歌能唤起这么多美好的回忆,真是太神奇了。
bring back使想起,使回忆起;focus on专注于;work out计算出;keep up跟上。根据“so many good memories”可知,此处表达“想起”许多美好的回忆。故选A。
4.句意:我认为音乐也是连接人们的一种方式。
too也,常位于肯定句或疑问句句末;either也,常位于否定句句末;also也,常位于肯定句句中;as well也,常位于肯定句句末。设空处位于肯定句句中,C选项符合语法要求。故选C。
5.句意:我们可能很难用言语来解释一些感受,但我们可以通过音乐来表达它们。
hide隐藏;explain解释,说明;understand理解;control控制。根据“but we can express them through music”可知,我们可以用音乐来“解释”无法用言语表达的感受,B选项符合语境。故选B。
6.句意:音乐是我们生活中丰富多彩的一部分。
usual通常的;dull迟钝的;colorful丰富多彩的;boring无聊的。通读全文可知,文章强调了音乐对生活多方面的积极影响,C选项符合音乐的正面表述。故选C。
The Erhu 1 the Hearts of Italians
Zheng Xiaohui, a Chinese student in Milan, Italy, has performed dozens of erhu performances on the street, spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world, CCTV news reported.
Zheng comes from Shandong Province and now she is studying in Milan. She has been playing erhu since she was 9, winning prizes in many national music competitions. Since April 2023, Zheng has been performing on the street during her free time.
She prepares for every erhu performance 2 , dressing in Chinese hanfu. Her beautiful music attracts many people on the street. They would stop to listen and 3 a great interest in the erhu she plays.
At first, Zheng did not plan to perform on the street, but she 4 her idea after watching a video of a violinist’s street performance.
Recalling her first street performance, she was nervous at the time, but the enthusiastic (热情的) response from the audience 5 . “When I played ‘Goodbye, my friend’, the crowd began to grow and a grandfather started to dance. Many people followed him and even I could not help swinging along with them.” Zheng said.
“I believe that Chinese music has built a 6 for cultural communication.” she said. “I hope to organize my own concert in the future to enable more people to learn about Chinese folk music.” she added.
1.A.Wins B.Loses C.Presents D.Lifts
2.A.loudly B.easily C.carefully D.quickly
3.A.gave B.showed C.told D.made
4.A.kept B.stayed C.continued D.changed
5.A.let her go B.picked her up C.cheered her up D.made her cry
6.A.bridge B.door C.key D.shelf
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.A
【导语】本文主要讲述中国留学生郑晓慧在意大利米兰街头表演二胡,传播中国文化的故事。
1.句意:二胡赢得意大利人的心。
Wins赢得;Loses失去;Presents呈现;Lifts举起。根据“The Erhu ... the Hearts of Italians”可知,二胡表演受喜爱,应是“赢得”人心,“Wins”符合语境。故选A。
2.句意:她认真准备每场二胡表演,身着中国汉服。
loudly大声地;easily容易地;carefully认真地;quickly快速地。根据“She prepares for every erhu performance ... dressing in Chinese hanfu.”可知,她认真准备每场二胡表演。故选C。
3.句意:人们会驻足聆听,对她演奏的二胡表现出极大兴趣。
gave给予;showed展示;told告诉;made制作。根据“They would stop to listen and ... a great interest in the erhu she plays.”可知,人们对她演奏的二胡很感兴趣,show interest in“对……表现出兴趣”。故选B。
4.句意:起初,郑晓慧没打算进行街头表演,不过在看了一位小提琴家的街头表演视频后,她改变了想法。
kept保持;stayed停留;continued继续;changed改变。根据“At first, Zheng did not plan to perform on the street, but she ... her idea after watching a video of a violinist’s street performance.”可知,是“改变”想法,“changed”符合语境。故选D。
5.句意:回忆起自己的首次街头表演,她当时很紧张,但观众热情的回应让她振作起来。
let her go让她走;picked her up接她;cheered her up使她振作;made her cry让她哭。根据“Recalling her first street performance, she was nervous at the time, but the enthusiastic (热情的) response from the audience ...”可知,紧张时观众热情回应“使她振作起来”,“cheered her up”符合语境。故选C。
6.句意:我相信中国音乐为文化交流搭建了一座桥梁。
bridge桥梁;door门;key钥匙;shelf架子。根据“I believe that Chinese music has built a ... for cultural communication.”可知,中国音乐为文化交流搭建了一座桥梁,build a bridge for“为……搭建桥梁”。故选A。
Music: More Than Just Sound
Music is often called the “universal language”. It connects people from different countries and cultures. Whether you listen to pop, classical, rock, or jazz, music has the power to make us feel happy, sad, or 1 excited. However, it is more than just fun and it is a 2 —its ancient beginnings can be found in ancient ceremonies, where rhythms connected the real world and the spiritual (精神的) world.
Writing music is special because it needs both 3 planning and wild creativity. For example, Bach’s music put exact patterns together with beauty, showing the perfect mix of science and art.
Scientists say music 4 many parts of the brain. A sad piece might cause the brain to release “happy chemicals”, while playing in a band can create a strong feeling of being close between players and listeners. Did you know that music can also help us study? Soft background music may improve concentration (专注力) and it can make us 5 . However, loud music might distract you! Some people say that listening to music before bed helps them sleep better.
However, the digital age brings 6 . Streaming apps, such as QQ music, although they let everyone listen to music easily, have made people care less about full albums. Some think old music objects like vinyl (黑胶唱片) records felt more real than digital songs. Music also helps change society. Songs, from folk music to rap, act as important tools and push for action. Their words and tunes mix into a powerful voice of hope and strength.
1.A.usually B.often C.even D.still
2.A.bridge B.engine C.culture D.history
3.A.lovely B.strange C.usual D.careful
4.A.gives up B.lights up C.puts up D.checks up
5.A.calm down B.feel excited C.jump up D.cry out
6.A.thoughts B.chances C.challenges D.happiness
【答案】1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.C
【导语】本文主要探讨了音乐的多重价值和影响。
1.句意:无论你听流行音乐、古典音乐、摇滚乐还是爵士乐,音乐都有让我们感到快乐、悲伤,甚至兴奋的力量。
usually通常;often经常;even甚至;still仍然。根据“music has the power to make us feel happy, sad, or…excited”可知,此处指“感到快乐、悲伤,甚至兴奋的力量”,应用even。故选C。
2.句意:然而,它不仅仅是娱乐还是一个桥梁——它的古老起源可以在古代仪式中找到,在那里,节奏将现实世界和精神世界联系起来。
bridge桥梁;engine发动机;culture文化;history历史。根据“where rhythms connected the real world and the spiritual world”可知,是将现实世界和精神世界联系起来的桥梁。故选A。
3.句意:写音乐很特别,因为它需要精心策划和疯狂的创造力。
lovely可爱的;strange奇怪的;usual通常的;careful仔细的。根据“Writing music is special because it needs both...planning”可知,写音乐是需要仔细的策划。故选D。
4.句意:科学家们说,音乐可以激活大脑的许多部分。
gives up放弃;lights up照亮;puts up张贴;checks up检查。根据“A sad piece might cause the brain to release ‘happy chemicals’”可知,音乐可以激活大脑的许多部分。故选B。
5.句意:柔和的背景音乐可以提高注意力,让我们冷静下来。
calm down冷静下来;feel excited感觉兴奋;jump up跳起来;cry out呼喊。根据“Soft background music”可知,柔和的音乐是可以让我们冷静下来。故选A。
6.句意:然而,数字时代带来了挑战。
thoughts思考;chances机会;challenges挑战;happiness高兴。根据“However”及“Streaming apps, such as QQ music, although they let everyone listen to music easily, have made people care less about full albums.”可知,此处与上文形成转折关系,前文提到音乐的好处,后面应说数字时代带来的挑战。故选C。
Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)
The Magic of Music
Music has always been a powerful force in human life. It can express emotions, tell stories, and even bring people together. For 17-year-old Anna, music was more than just a hobby—it was a way to connect with the world.
Anna had been playing the piano since she was six. Her fingers danced across the keys, creating melodies that could make people 1 . But one day, something unexpected happened. During a school performance, Anna felt a sudden pain in her hands. She tried to ignore it, but the pain grew 2 . After visiting a doctor, she was told she might never play the piano again.
Devastated, Anna felt like her world had collapsed. She avoided her piano, fearing the sight of it would only deepen her sadness. However, her best friend, Tom, had a different idea. Tom was a guitarist who believed in the healing power of music. He encouraged Anna to try composing instead of playing. “You don’t need your hands to create music,” he said. “You just need your 3 .”
Inspired by Tom’s words, Anna began to write songs. She used her voice to hum melodies and recorded them on her 4 . Slowly, she started to feel joy again. Her compositions were raw but full of emotion, and they touched everyone who listened.
Months later, Anna’s hands began to heal. With Tom’s help, she returned to the piano, playing her own 5 . Her music was even more beautiful than before, as it carried the story of her struggle and 6 .
1.A.sing B.laugh or cry C.dance D.sleep
2.A.better B.louder C.worse D.softer
3.A.ears B.heart C.eyes D.feet
4.A.computer B.notebook C.phone D.piano
5.A.instruments B.compositions C.performances D.recordings
6.A.hope B.hopeless C.hopeful D.hopefully
【答案】1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.A
【导语】本文讲述了17岁的Anna通过音乐找到希望的故事。
1.句意:她的手指在琴键上舞动,创造出能让人笑或哭的旋律。
sing唱歌;laugh or cry笑或哭;dance跳舞;sleep睡觉。根据“It can express emotions”可知,它能够让人产生强烈的情感共鸣,使人们欢笑或哭泣,故选B。
2.句意:她试图忽略它,但疼痛变得更严重了。
better更好的;louder更大声的;worse更糟的;softer更柔和的。根据上文“During a school performance, Anna felt a sudden pain in her hands.”可知,她手部的疼痛是加重的,故选C。
3.句意:“你不需要用手来创造音乐,你只需要你的心。”
ears耳朵;heart心;eyes眼睛;feet脚。根据“You don’t need your hands to create music”可知,即使无法用手弹琴,仍可用内心感受音乐,故选B。
4.句意:她用声音哼唱旋律,并用手机录下来。
computer电脑;notebook笔记本;phone手机;piano钢琴。根据“recorded them”可知,现代人常用手机录音,phone最符合,故选C。
5.句意:在Tom的帮助下,她回到了钢琴前,演奏自己的作品。
instruments乐器;compositions作品;performances表演;recordings录音。根据“Anna began to write songs.”及“Her compositions were raw but full of emotion”可知,她演奏自己的作品,故选B。
6.句意:她的音乐比以前更美,因为它承载了她的奋斗和希望的故事。
hope希望;hopeless无望的;hopeful有希望的;hopefully希望地。of……的,介词,后面要跟名词构成介宾结构,根据“the story of her struggle and...”可知,音乐承载了她的希望,故选A。
Music is an important part of our lives. It can make us feel happy, sad, or excited. Different people like different 1 of music. Some people like pop music because it’s easy to sing along 2 . Some people like classical music because it has a deep meaning.
I like rock music. It has a strong 3 and it always makes me feel energetic. I often listen to rock music when I do sports. It makes my exercise time more 4 . My favorite rock band is Coldplay. Their songs are full of passion.
My friend Lily likes folk music. She thinks folk music can tell 5 stories. She often listens to folk music before going to bed. It helps her relax. We often 6 our music collections with each other. It’s a great way to learn about different kinds of music.
1.A.themes B.styles C.lyrics D.rhythms
2.A.to B.with C.at D.for
3.A.melody B.chorus C.rhythm D.symphony
4.A.boring B.difficult C.interesting D.easy
5.A.beautiful B.boring C.sad D.real-life
6.A.buy B.sell C.share D.keep
【答案】1.B 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.D 6.C
【导语】本文介绍了音乐是我们生活中的重要组成部分,并介绍了自己和朋友喜欢的音乐类型。
1.句意:不同的人喜欢不同的音乐类型。
themes主题;styles风格;lyrics歌词;rhythms节奏。根据“Different people like different ... of music. Some people like pop music ...”可知,提到某些人喜欢流行音乐,则此处应是指不同的人喜欢不同的音乐类型。故选B。
2.句意:一些人喜欢流行音乐,因为它很容易随着唱。
to动词不定式;with和;at在;for为了。根据“Some people like pop music because it’s easy to sing along ... ”可知,along with“随着”符合语境。故选B。
3.句意:它有很强的节奏,并且它总是使我感觉有活力。
melody旋律;chorus合唱曲;rhythm节奏;symphony交响曲。根据“It has a strong ... and it always makes me feel energetic.”可知,摇滚乐有很强的“节奏”符合语境。故选C。
4.句意:它使我的锻炼时间更有趣。
boring无聊的;difficult困难的;interesting有趣的;easy容易的。根据“It makes my exercise time more ... ”可知,作者喜欢摇滚乐,所以此处应该是使锻炼时间更有趣。故选C。
5.句意:她认为乡村音乐能讲真实的故事。
beautiful美丽的;boring无聊的;sad伤心的;real-life真实的。根据“She thinks folk music can tell ... stories.”可知,乡村音乐应该是能讲“真实的”故事。故选D。
6.句意:我们经常彼此分享我们的收藏。
buy买;sell卖;share分享;keep保持。根据“We often ... our music collections with each other. It’s a great way to learn about different kinds of music.”可知,我们经常分享我们的音乐收藏,这是一种了解不同种类音乐的极佳方式。故选C。
选择最恰当的单词或词组完成短文。
The future of live music
Technology has always played an important part in the development of pop music— 1 the live shows that the bands perform to the way we listen to music in our homes or on the move. However, advances in technology over the next few years may bring even bigger changes.
Holograms
For around 50 years, people of all ages have been enjoying ABBA’s live music, but since 1982, when the band played their last show, fans have had little hope of seeing their favourite group live on stage again. That is now about to change as the band has announced plans for their first shows in nearly forty years. The four members of the band will not be on the stage together. 2 , they will appear as holograms. The holograms will show the band as they looked back to 1979, when ABBA was the biggest band around the world. And they won’t be the only band to have 3 to the stage via holograms. In 2018, Freddie Mercury appeared in hologram form alongside Queen in Las Vegas, even though he died more than 25 years ago.
Virtual Reality (VR)
VR technology has made lots of progress recently. You may soon be able to enjoy watching your favourite band live 4 even leaving your house. Developers have been making plans to launch a new app that will allow fans to watch live concerts that are being streamed directly to VR headsets. This will allow you to watch the band from the crowd or even on stage. And all of this will cost you about a tenth of the ticket price for the venue.
These advances in technology are very 5 and promise to make live music experiences more 6 and immersive than ever before.
1.A.from B.about C.for D.with
2.A.Therefore B.In addition C.Although D.Instead
3.A.disappeared B.removed C.returned D.arrived
4.A.despite B.within C.without D.during
5.A.confusing B.tiring C.exciting D.disappointing
6.A.difficult B.accessible C.expensive D.rare
【答案】1.A 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.B
【导语】本文主要讨论了科学技术在流行音乐发展中的重要作用。
1.句意:技术在流行音乐的发展中一直扮演着重要角色——从乐队的现场演出到我们在家或移动中听音乐的方式。
from从;about关于;for为了;with和。根据“the live shows that the bands perform to the way we listen to music in our homes or on the move”可知,此处为from…to“从……到……”,固定搭配。故选A。
2.句意:相反,他们将以全息图的形式出现。
Therefore因此;In addition另外;Although尽管;Instead相反。根据“The four members of the band will not be on the stage together…they will appear as holograms.”可知,此处句意发生转折,应用instead连接。故选D。
3.句意:他们不会是唯一通过全息图回归舞台的乐队。
disappeared消失;removed移除;returned返回;arrived到达。根据“That is now about to change as the band has announced plans for their first shows in nearly forty years.”可知,此处表示回归舞台。故选C。
4.句意:你很快就可以在不离开家的情况下享受观看你最喜欢的乐队现场演出的乐趣。
despite尽管;within在……之内;without没有,不;during在……期间。根据“You may soon be able to enjoy watching your favourite band live…even leaving your house.”可知,此处表示不离开家就能看到演出。故选C。
5.句意:这些技术进步非常令人兴奋,并有望使现场音乐体验比以往任何时候都更加易于获得和身临其境。
confusing令人困惑的;tiring令人疲倦的;exciting令人兴奋的;disappointing令人失望的。根据“immersive than ever before”可知,此处表示这些技术进步非常令人兴奋。故选C。
6.句意:这些技术进步非常令人兴奋,并有望使现场音乐体验比以往任何时候都更加易于获得和身临其境。
difficult困难的;accessible容易获得的;expensive昂贵的;rare珍贵的。结合前文提到的VR技术降低了成本和允许在家观看可知,此处表示使现场音乐体验比以往任何时候都更加易于获得。故选B。
Beatlemania (披头士狂热) is a very strong feeling for the group, the Beatles.
The Beatles were four young men from Liverpool, England. Their names were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. These four men 1 took music lessons. They taught themselves to play music.
In 1957, John 2 a group called the Quarrymen. At that time, he was only 16 years old. Then he met Paul. They began to write songs and sing together. Soon, George joined them. The group played in England and then in Germany. In 1962, Ringo joined them. Then John, Paul, George and Ringo were the Beatles.
The Beatles made their first hit song in 1962. It was Love Me Do. In 1963, their song Please Please Me was a bigger hit. In all, they had twenty-nine hit songs. By 1963, the Beatles were very 3 in England and Beatlemania started. They had many fans. Their fans screamed very loudly at their concerts. The Beatles could not hear themselves singing.
The next year, the Beatles went to the United States. The Americans loved them, too. People everywhere 4 their clothing styles and hairstyles. They were welcomed by people all over the world.
The Beatles broke up in 1970 5 they wanted to play new music. Each of them did interesting, new things. John wrote music with his wife. Paul started a new group with his wife. George and Ringo made their own records and gave concerts. 6 , John was dead in New York in 1980. He was forty years old. George became sick and died in 2001.
We still hear their songs on the radio today. Their music will live in our hearts forever.
1.A.always B.sometimes C.often D.never
2.A.created B.enjoyed C.took D.followed
3.A.amusing B.lucky C.popular D.important
4.A.carried B.chose C.compared D.copied
5.A.because B.though C.or D.for
6.A.Calmly B.Sadly C.Certainly D.Possibly
【答案】1.D 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了披头士乐队从创立到解散的过程,以及他们对音乐界的影响。
1.句意:这四个人从未上过音乐课。
always总是;sometimes有时;often经常;never从未。根据“They taught themselves to play music.”可知,他们是从未上过音乐课。故选D。
2.句意:1957年,John创建了一个名Quarrymen的团体。
created创建;enjoyed喜欢;took带;followed跟随。根据“John...a group”可知,是John创建了一个团队。故选A。
3.句意:到1963年,披头士乐队在英国非常受欢迎,披头士狂热开始了。
amusing好笑的;lucky幸运的;popular流行的;important重要的。根据“Beatlemania started”可知,披头士乐队是非常受欢迎。故选C。
4.句意:各地的人们都模仿他们的服装风格和发型。
carried搬;chose选择;compared比较;copied模仿。根据“their clothing styles and hairstyles”可知,是模仿他们的服装风格和发型。故选D。
5.句意:披头士乐队于1970年解散,因为他们想演奏新音乐。
because因为;though尽管;or或者;for为了。根据“The Beatles broke up in 1970...they wanted to play new music.”可知,前后是因果关系,后面是原因用because连接。故选A。
6.句意:遗憾的是,John于1980年在纽约去世。
Calmly冷静地;Sadly悲伤地;Certainly必须;Possibly可能。根据“John was dead”可知,John去世是悲伤的事。故选B。
Music is everywhere in our lives. It makes our days more colorful. Different people like different 1 of music. Some love pop music because it's easy to sing along with. Others prefer classical music for its 2 sound.
Music can also change our feelings. When we are sad, soft music can make us feel 3 . It’s like a warm hug. And when we are happy, energetic music can make us even 4 . We may start dancing to the rhythm.
Music is a great way to communicate, too. People can share their 5 through songs. A song can tell a story or express love. We can understand the singer’s feelings 6 we listen carefully.
In a word, music is full of magic. It brings us joy and helps us connect with others. Let’s enjoy music every day.
1.A.names B.kinds C.colors D.prices
2.A.noisy B.quiet C.strange D.loud
3.A.better B.worse C.colder D.hotter
4.A.sadder B.angrier C.happier D.busier
5.A.money B.food C.feelings D.toys
6.A.if B.but C.or D.so
【答案】1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.A
【导语】本文探讨了音乐在我们生活中的重要性和多样性,包括不同类型的音乐如何影响我们的情绪以及音乐作为沟通情感的方式。音乐不仅能带来欢乐,还能帮助人们更好地相互理解,体现了音乐的魔力和价值。
1.句意:不同的人喜欢不同种类的音乐。
names名字;kinds种类;colors颜色;prices价格。根据下文“Some love pop music because it’s easy to sing along with. Others prefer classical music for its…sound.”可知,这里指的是音乐的类型或种类。故选B。
2.句意:其他人则偏爱古典音乐,因为它有着安静的声音。
noisy嘈杂的;quiet安静的;strange奇怪的;loud大声的。根据“Others prefer classical music”可知,古典音乐通常被认为是优雅且安静柔和的。故选B。
3.句意:当我们感到悲伤时,柔和的音乐可以让我们感觉更好。
better更好的;worse更糟的;colder更冷的;hotter更热的。根据下文“It’s like a warm hug.”可知,音乐像温暖的怀抱,使人感觉更好。故选A。
4.句意:而当我们开心时,充满活力的音乐可以使我们更加开心。
sadder更悲伤的;angrier更生气的;happier更快乐的;busier更忙碌的。根据“And when we are happy”和“even”可知,当人们心情愉快时,动感的音乐能进一步提升这种积极的情绪。故选C。
5.句意:人们可以通过歌曲分享他们的情感。
money金钱;food食物;feelings情感;toys玩具。根据下文“ A song can tell a story or express love. We can understand the singer’s feelings…we listen carefully.”可知,音乐是一种表达情感的强大工具。故选C。
6.句意:如果我们仔细聆听,我们可以理解歌手的感受。
if如果;but但是;or或者;so所以。此句表示条件关系,即通过认真听歌可以理解歌手的情感,用if引导条件状语从句。故选A。
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选择最恰当的选项,完成短文。
You come home and put on some music. What do you hear? Instruments and musical notes! You go to a museum to look at paintings. What do you see? Colorful artworks! People 1 music and paintings to be beautiful, colorful, and inspiring(启发灵感的). Nobody thinks of silence and emptiness as artistic works. 2 , American musician John Cage thought differently. One of his most famous pieces is 4’33”. In 1952, it was completed and performed by a pianist at a concert hall. However, he didn’t play a single note. He just sat for four minutes and thirty-three seconds! But was it a 3 piece? Interestingly enough, it wasn’t! During the performance, there were a lot of sounds coming from the audience. People talked, coughed, and moved in their seats. Through 4’33”, John Cage showed that any sound could become music.
Where did he get the idea for this? It was from his artist friend Robert Rauschenberg. In 1951, Rauschenberg created White Paintings, a series of canvases(帆布) painted in white. They seem empty at first, but 4 show many images: the shadows(影子) of the viewers, the lights, and tiny spots on the canvases. Every act of looking at the paintings, various lights, and tiny spots become the painting! 5 , viewers become part of the creative work.
These artists 6 the way people thought about art. They said, “Everything we do can be music. With white, you can see more.” It’s exciting to think about the next form of art that will make us surprised. Who knows? Maybe you could be the next musician or artist to do just that!
1.A.encourage B.force C.expect D.allow
2.A.Besides B.Therefore C.What’s more D.However
3.A.short B.cheerful C.silent D.special
4.A.especially B.actually C.carefully D.hardly
5.A.In addition B.By the way C.For example D.In this way
6.A.challenged B.welcomed C.prevented D.showed
【答案】1.C 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A
【导语】本文讲述了大部分人认为音乐和绘画是美丽的,丰富多彩的,启发灵感的,而音乐家约翰·凯奇的看法不同于常人,他认为任何声音都可以成为音乐,观众也可以成为创作作品的一部分。
1.句意:人们期望音乐和绘画是美丽的,丰富多彩的,启发灵感的。
encourage鼓励;force强迫;expect期待;allow允许。根据“music and paintings to be beautiful, colorful, and inspiring(启发灵感的).”结合语境可知人们对于音乐和绘画应该是充满期待的,故选C。
2.句意:然而,美国音乐家约翰·凯奇却有不同的想法。
Besides除……之外;Therefore因此;What’s more而且;However然而。根据“Nobody thinks of silence and emptiness as artistic works.”以及“thought differently.”可知这位音乐家想法不同,所以此处是表示转折,应用however,故选D。
3.句意:但它是一首无声的曲子吗?
short短的;cheerful振奋的;silent沉默的;special特殊的。根据“he didn’t play a single note”(他一个音符也没弹)可知此处是指无声的曲子,故选C。
4.句意:它们一开始似乎是空的,但实际上展示了许多图像:观众的阴影,灯光和画布上的小点。
especially尤其;actually事实上;carefully细心的;hardly几乎不。根据“They seem empty at first, but...show many images”可知看起来似乎是空的,但是事实上有很多图像,应用actually,故选B。
5.句意:通过这种方式,观众成为创作的一部分。
In addition此外;By the way顺便说一下;For example例如;In this way以这种方式。根据“the shadows(影子) of the viewers, the lights, and tiny spots on the canvases. Every act of looking at the paintings, various lights, and tiny spots become the painting!”(观众的阴影、灯光和画布上的小点。每一个看画的动作,各种各样的灯光,和微小的斑点都成为绘画)可知后面一句表达总结,这样观众们就成为创作的一部分。故选D。
6.句意:这些艺术家挑战了人们对艺术的看法。
challenged挑战;welcomed欢迎;prevented阻止;showed展示。通读全文可知文章介绍了音乐家约翰·凯奇对艺术的看法,完全不同于普通人,所以这里应该是艺术家挑战了人们对艺术的看法。故选A。
Rap and Hip-hop may seem like very modern types of music. But in West Africa, storytellers used spoken words and music to tell stories, usually over the beat of drums. Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s but has become 65 all over the world recently. Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues. Here are two 66
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 10-12 million Roma-a group of people often called “gypsies”. Many Roma are poor. In some places, they are also treated less 67 than others. In the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called “Rap for Peace Hip-Hop.” Their instructor is Shameema Williams who is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa. In the lesson, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture. Williams believes that these teens can use music to change their lives and other people’s 68 towards them.
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N’ Diaye loves hip-hop music. He grew up in a poor fishing village in Senegal. For a time, he was famous as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. Today, N’ Diaye lives in his village again. He has formed a rap group with other family members. They rap about their lives as village fishermen and about 69 long, hard days and earning almost no money. Many people in their audience can understand these things.
“Rap,” N’ Diaye says, “is not few for us. It doesn’t belong to American culture. It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hard lives...” N’ Diaye 70 having a better life. He wants to make a CD and help his family. The music give N’ Diaye hope.
1.A.fresh B.confident C.popular D.traditional
2.A.lessons B.problems C.levels D.examples
3.A.fairly B.simply C.sadly D.deeply
4.A.rights B.plans C.attitudes D.sights
5.A.singing B.working C.sleeping D.walking
6.A.hears of B.gets tired of C.dreams of D.runs out of
【答案】1.C 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.C
【分析】说唱和嘻哈是非常现代的音乐类型,嘻哈文化在上世纪70年代起源于纽约,很快在世界各地流行起来。这篇短文用两个例子讲述了不同国家的人们对嘻哈音乐的热爱。
1.句意:嘻哈音乐起源于20世纪70年代的纽约市,但最近在全世界都很流行。
考查形容词辨析及语境。fresh新鲜的;confident自信的;popular流行的,受欢迎的;traditional传统的。由空后“Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues.”“来自不同背景的艺术家说唱的内容包罗万象”以及下文中给出的两个例子可以看到,嘻哈音乐在全世界都很受欢迎。故选C。
2.句意:这里有两个例子。
考查名词辨析及语境。lessons课;problems问题;levels水平;examples例子。根据下文的内容可知,短文中用两个例子,阐述了不同国家的人们对嘻哈音乐的喜爱。文章中举了两个例子,一个是捷克共和国,另一个是塞内加尔的达喀尔。D选项符合语境,故选D。
3.句意:在一些地方,他们受到的待遇也不如其他地方公平。
考查副词辨析及语境。fairly公平地;simply简单地;sadly悲伤地;deeply深深地。根据句子结构可知,这个副词修饰前面的动词treated,结合上文“Many Roma are poor.”“很多罗姆人很穷”,由此可推测,因为罗姆人非常贫穷,他们受到了不公平的待遇。A选项符合语境,故选A。
4.句意:威廉姆斯相信这些青少年可以用音乐来改变他们的生活和其他人对他们的态度。
考查名词辨析及语境。rights权利;plans计划;attitudes态度;sights风景,视野。结合第3小题的解释以及空后的towards可知,这里表示“对……的态度”,故选C。
5.句意:他们唱着乡村渔民的生活,唱着长时间辛苦工作却几乎没有收入的生活。
考查动词辨析及语境。singing唱歌;working工作;sleeping睡觉;walking散步,走路。根据空前“their lives as village fishermen….”以及空后“…and earning almost no money”可知,这些渔民们工作的时间很长、很辛苦,但收入却很少。B选项符合语境,故选B。
6.句意:N’ Diaye 梦想有更好的生活。
考查动词短语辨析及语境。hears of听说;gets tired of去除,摆脱;dreams of梦想;runs out用完,耗尽。空后是a better life“更好的生活”,下句话提到“He wants to…”可知,这里表达的是N’ Diaye的梦想。故选C。
【点睛】这篇短文举例说明了全世界各地人们对嘻哈文化的喜爱。文章主题明确,结构清晰,篇幅稍长,只设了六个空,留给学生们的信息较多,有利于学生们理解文意。题型是完形填空,考查学生们在具体语境中运用语言的能力,综合性较强。做题时,先跳过空格,通读全文,了解文章大意,把握文章逻辑;然后根据语境做题,注意空前后的搭配,并仔细辨析选项中单词的意思和用法;最后将答案代入原文,再读一遍,检查答案是否正确。如第3小题,考查修饰动词的副词辨析,表示“……地对待”,再结合语境罗姆人很贫穷,便可推测出,他们受到不公平的对待。
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