Unit 1 Music 阅读理解10篇（单元话题：音乐）-2025-2026学年七年级英语下学期单元重难点易错题精练（沪教版五四学制）

Unit 1 Music 阅读理解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 Ludwig van Beethoven, a famous composer born over 250 years ago, is known worldwide for his nine symphonies. Before his death, he started writing his 10th Symphony but never finished it. In 2021, a team of musicians, AI experts and historians used artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能) to complete this unfinished work. The project organized by Deutsche Telekom began in 2019 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. The team trained an AI system with all of Beethoven’s music and works by other composers he admired. They also studied Beethoven’s notes to guess his ideas for the symphony. After over two years of work, the AI helped finish the music. On October 9, 2021, the Beethoven Orchestra in Bonn, Germany, performed the AI-completed symphony for the first time. The concert was streamed live online for free, and a recording called Beethoven X—The AI Project was released the same day. People had mixed reactions. Some praised the music as creative and exciting. Tim Hottges, a supporter, said, “Humans and machines created something new together!” However, others questioned: “Can AI-made music be called real art?” This debate (争论)  made people think about how technology and creativity can work together. 1．What did the team use AI for? A．To write pop songs. B．To finish Beethoven’s 10th Symphony. C．To teach music history. D．To make a movie. 2．Who worked on the project organized by Deutsche Telekom? A．Only robots. B．Beethoven’s family. C．Musicians, AI experts and historians. D．Movie directors. 3．What did the AI learn from? A．Beethoven’s music, music he liked and his notes. B．Modern dance songs by some other composers. C．Beethoven’s diaries for his symphonies. D．Science books, magazines and other information on the Internet. 4．How long did the project take? A．1 year. B．6 months. C．Over 2 years. D．5 years. 5．When and where was the AI symphony first played? A．In China, On October 9, 2021 B．In Bonn, Germany, 2021. C．In Vienna, 2019. D．In Paris, On October 9, 2021. 6．Where would you most likely find this article? A．In a children’s storybook. B．On a technology news website. C．In a cooking magazine. D．In a history textbook about ancient Egypt. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇科技类新闻报道，主要讲述了人工智能如何被用于完成贝多芬未完成的第十交响曲，以及人们对这一事件的反应。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“a team of musicians, AI experts and historians used artificial intelligence (AI) to complete this unfinished work”可知，团队使用AI的目的是完成贝多芬未完成的第十交响曲。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“a team of musicians, AI experts and historians”可知，参与项目的人员包括音乐家、AI专家和历史学家。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The team trained an AI system with all of Beethoven’s music and works by other composers he admired. They also studied Beethoven’s notes”可知，AI学习了贝多芬的音乐、他欣赏的其他作曲家的作品以及他的笔记。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“After over two years of work, the AI helped finish the music”可知，项目耗时超过两年。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“On October 9, 2021, the Beethoven Orchestra in Bonn, Germany, performed the AI-completed symphony for the first time”可知，AI完成的交响曲首次演出于2021年10月9日，地点是德国波恩。故选B。 6．推理判断题。本文内容涉及AI技术完成音乐创作，属于科技与艺术的交叉领域，最可能出现在科技新闻网站上。故选B。 Melodies Without Borders Music is a usual language that connects people across the world. Let’s explore four famous examples of different music styles. Classical Music: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Classical music is known for its beauty and music groups. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, written in 1824, is one of the greatest classical works. Even though Beethoven was completely deaf in his old, he created this masterpiece with a choir singing “Ode to Joy” in the final movement (乐章), which is the only choral symphony in his all works. Musical in Theater: Cats Cats is a popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poems by T.S. Eliot. It tells the story of a group of cats gathering for a special night. The musical links beautiful songs like Memory to creative costumes and dance, making it a global hit since its first performance. Chinese National Song: March of the Volunteers March of the Volunteers was composed in 1935 by Tian Han and Nie Er as the theme song of the movie Children of Trouble Time (风云儿女). It inspired people during difficult times with its strong rhythm and encouraging lyrics. It was taken as the national song in 1949. Today, it is often played at important national events and sung at every flag-raising ceremony. Pop Music: My Heart Will Go On This song by Celine Dion is a classic pop from the movie Titanic (泰坦尼克号). Its emotional melody and lyrics about love and loss made it a worldwide favorite. Pop music like this is easy to sing and often tells us stories. From Beethoven’s symphony to modern pop hits, music brings joy and meanings to our lives. 1．What is special about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony? A．It was written when Beethoven was young. B．It includes his only choir singing “Ode to Joy.” C．It is the greatest symphony among his works. D．It includes songs, dance, and creative costumes. 2．What inspired the musical Cats? A．A famous painting. B．Poems by T.S. Eliot. C．A historical event. D．A children’s storybook. 3．When do we usually play March of the Volunteers? A．At birthday parties. B．During sports games. C．At national ceremonies. D．In school classrooms. 4．Kitty is making a project on the famous movie Titanic, which song does she probably introduce? A．March of the Volunteers. B．My heart will go on. C．Cats. D．Beethoven’s ninth symphony. 5．What kind of song often tells us stories? A．Classic music. B．Pop music. C．Musical. D．Nation songs. 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Classical music is the only type of music that can express deep emotions. B．Musicals rely on costumes and dance to tell stories. C．Listening to pop music helps people stay healthy. D．Music connects people across world by bringing joys and meanings. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了音乐作为一种能连接世界各地人们的通用语言，介绍了四种不同风格的著名音乐及其特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony...he created this masterpiece with a choir singing ‘Ode to Joy’ in the final movement, which is the only choral symphony in his all works.”可知，贝多芬的《第九交响曲》特别之处在于它包含了他唯一一首有唱诗班演唱《欢乐颂》的乐章。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Cats is a popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poems by T.S. Eliot.”可知，音乐剧《猫》是受T.S. 艾略特的诗的启发创作的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Today, it is often played at important national events and sung at every flag - raising ceremony.”可知，《义勇军进行曲》通常在国家仪式上演奏。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“My Heart Will Go On This song by Celine Dion is a classic pop from the movie Titanic.”可知，Kitty在做关于电影《泰坦尼克号》的项目时，可能会介绍《我心永恒》这首歌。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Pop music like this is easy to sing and often tells us stories.”可知，流行音乐经常给我们讲故事。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。根据“Music is a usual language that connects people across the world.”以及“From Beethoven’s symphony to modern pop hits, music brings joy and meanings to our lives.”可知，文章主要讲述了音乐通过带来欢乐和意义将世界各地的人们联系在一起。故选D。 Whether your child is already good at music or if they’re just getting into it, here are camps for beginners and more experienced ones. Colourful Notes CampDon’t be afraid of playing instruments or performing! Come to spend d an interesting week with us if you are new to music. Kids can get to try different instruments, pop songs and much more here. As usual, our camp will end with a live rock show performed by the campers.Age: Over 5 Time: 4-10 July Level: Beginner Tel: 71432758 Great Music CampEvery morning, students practice singing with professional (专业的) teachers. After lunch, they attend lessons about songwriting until 5:00 p.m. If the student is a technology lover, he or she can join the evening classes in audio engineering. To join us, you need to send us a short video of singing or playing an instrument, or a piece of music created by yourself.Age:16-18 Time: 8-12 August Level: Intermediate; Advanced Tel:76885923 R&B CampThough students of all levels are welcome, it’s more perfect for students who love electronic music production and performance. During the whole August, campers can get the chance to learn with professional equipment (设备). They can also write songs with the help of some famous composers (作曲家). They will leave with a live recording of their performance and the songs they make.Age: 12-18 Time: 1-31 August Level: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced Tel: 79645645 Worldwide Music CampOur camp is open to everyone! It lasts for a week. You can learn about different styles of music and share interesting music stories from all around the world. Our camp offers you a great chance to learn both traditional African folk music and the classic dance in Indian music. Join us for a summer of musical fun!Age: All ages Time: 10-15 July Level: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced Tel: 85793093 1．How long does the Colourful Notes Camp last? A．For a month. B．For seven days. C．For six days. D．For five days. 2．Which camp is fit for Tim, who is 15 years old and wants to learn songwriting? A．Colorful Notes Camp. B．Great Music Camp. C．R&B Camp. D．Worldwide Music Camp. 3．If Tina wants to join the Great Music Camp, she must send ________. A．a short video of playing the drum B．a letter of school recommendation C．a piece of music from the Internet D．a short video of self-introduction 4．What can campers learn from the Worldwide Music Camp? A．Creative songwriting. B．Electronic music production. C．Different music traditions. D．Skills to perform in a live show. 5．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To provide timetables for different kinds of summer camps. B．To encourage children to learn musical instruments. C．To introduce different music camps for children and teenagers. D．To introduce professional music teachers and composers. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了四个不同的音乐夏令营，包括其招收学生的年龄、时间、等级和联系方式等。 1．细节理解题。根据“Colourful Notes Camp”中的信息“Time: 4-10 July”可知，“Colourful Notes Camp”夏令营持续了七天。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“R&B Camp：They can also write songs with the help of some famous composers(作曲家).”可知，15岁的Tim想学习歌曲创作，可以参加R&B音乐营。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Great Music Camp”中的信息“To join us, you need to send us a short video of singing or playing an instrument, or a piece of music created by yourself.”可知，蒂娜想参加伟大的音乐营，她必须发一段唱歌或演奏乐器的短视频，或者自己创作的一段音乐，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Worldwide Music Camp”中的信息“Our camp offers you a great chance to learn both traditional African folk music and the classic dance in Indian music.”可知，露营者可以从全球音乐营中学到不同的音乐传统。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。全文介绍了四个针对不同年龄段和音乐水平的音乐夏令营，目的是为儿童和青少年提供多样化的音乐学习选择。故选C。 Kevin Blake used to have a bad stutter. He was so shy that he could hardly say a word in public. His classmates often made fun of him, which made him feel very bad. However, everything changed when he joined the school chorus. In the chorus, he could relax and enjoy himself. He found that he could sing without stuttering. The music and the rhythm helped him forget his fear of speaking. As time went by, Kevin became more and more confident. He even had a solo performance in a charity show. His classmates were very surprised. They never thought Kevin could be so great. Now, Kevin is not the shy boy he used to be. Music has helped him find his voice. He often gives talks about how music has changed his life. He also encourages other students who have the same problem as he did before. 1．What was Kevin like before? A．He was confident. B．He was outgoing. C．He was shy and had a stutter. D．He was very talkative. 2．What made Kevin change? A．Joining the school chorus. B．Taking singing lessons. C．Making friends with others. D．Reading books about music. 3．How did Kevin’s classmates feel when they saw his solo performance? A．Happy. B．Surprised. C．Angry. D．Sad. 4．What does Kevin often do now? A．He often gives singing lessons. B．He often gives talks about music. C．He often makes fun of others. D．He often writes songs. 5．What can we learn from Kevin’s story? A．Music can change people’s lives. B．We should be kind to others. C．Everyone should join the chorus. D．We should learn to sing. 6．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Kevin still has a stutter now. B．Kevin’s classmates always helped him. C．Kevin had a solo performance in a school show. D．Kevin encourages other students with similar problems. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文介绍了Kevin Blake如何通过参加学校合唱团克服了口吃和害羞，音乐改变了Kevin的生活，帮助他找到了自信。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Kevin Blake used to have a bad stutter. He was so shy that he could hardly say a word in public.”可知，Kevin以前很害羞并且口吃很严重。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“However, everything changed when he joined the school chorus.”可知，加入合唱团是他改变的直接原因。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“He even had a solo performance in a charity show. His classmates were very surprised. They never thought Kevin could be so great.”可知，他的同班同学从未想过Kevin能如此出色，因此他们感到很惊讶。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“He often gives talks about how music has changed his life.”可知，现在他通过演讲分享音乐是如何改变他的生活的。故选B。 5．推理判断题。全文通过Kevin的经历说明音乐帮助他克服口吃、建立自信，强调了音乐对人生的积极影响。因此选项A“音乐能够改变人的生活”符合本文大意。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据最后一段“He also encourages other students who have the same problem as he did before.”可知，Kevin鼓励那些与他以前有相同问题的学生。选项D“Kevin鼓励有类似问题的学生。”是正确的。故选D。 Choose the best answers. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Zhao Yang, a 24-year-old student from China lives in France. She is famous for playing the pipa. Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument (乐器), like a guitar. In 2021, Zhao started playing the pipa on the streets for a video recording. So far, almost 300,000 people have followed her online for her vlogs (视频博客). Zhao found that people were getting more interested in Chinese culture. To help them learn more, she played Kunqu while wearing traditional clothes. This made many people from other countries excited about Chinese music. To make pipa more interesting, Zhao also plays different kinds of new songs. She puts pipa music and other kinds of music together. By doing this, Zhao expects to make more people know pipa and keep the instrument fun for everyone. Zhao Yang’s love for the pipa keeps growing. Now, she often plays the pipa in parks. People of all ages come to hear her beautiful music. She talks about pipa’s history and importance. She wants to let many people learn more about Chinese culture. As time goes by, Zhao dreams of playing the pipa around the world, sharing the magic of Chinese music and the pipa with even more people. 1．What is Zhao Yang famous for? A．Playing the pipa. B．Recording videos. C．Singing French songs. D．Wearing traditional clothes. 2．When did Zhao start performing on the streets for recordings? A．About 3 years ago. B．About 2 years ago. C．About 4 years ago. D．Less than 2 years ago. 3．Why did Zhao play Kunqu in traditional clothes? A．To make a video recording for her vlogs. B．To talk about pipa’s history and importance. C．To help people learn more about Chinese culture. D．To ask people of all ages to hear her beautiful music. 4．How does Zhao Yang make pipa more interesting? A．By playing the pipa in parks. B．By teaching French pipa lessons. C．By playing the pipa in a new way. D．By talking about pipa’s history and importance. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Zhao Yang learns to play the pipa. B．Zhao Yang talks about the history of the pipa. C．Zhao Yang plays the pipa on the streets in France. D．Zhao Yang shares Chinese culture by playing the pipa. 6．Zhao Yang may be most interested in playing ________. A．Classical music B．American folk music C．Rock music D．Blues 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述中国女孩赵洋在法国奏响琵琶，传递中国文化。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Zhao Yang, a 24-year-old student from China lives in France. She is famous for playing the pipa”可知，她以演奏琵琶而闻名。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“In 2021, Zhao started playing the pipa on the streets for a video recording.”可知，在2021年，赵洋开始在街上弹奏琵琶录制视频，经过简单计算“2025-2021=4”可知，距今大约是4年前。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Zhao found that people were getting more interested in Chinese culture. To help them learn more, she played Kunqu while wearing traditional clothes.”可知，为了帮助人们更多地学习中国文化，她穿着传统服装表演昆曲。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“To make pipa more interesting, Zhao also plays different kinds of new songs.”可知，赵洋通过一种新的方式演奏琵琶，赵让琵琶更有趣。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述中国女孩赵洋在法国奏响琵琶，传递中国文化。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段“Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument”及全文描述，本文主要讲述中国女孩赵洋在法国奏响琵琶，传递中国文化，可推测赵洋应是对“古典音乐”感兴趣。故选A。 A night concert at Tsinghua University in Beijing attracted (吸引) more than 1,500 students and traditional Chinese music fans last weekend. The concert celebrated the university’s 110th anniversary. Fang Jinlong, a master of the traditional Chinese instrument pipa and three humanoid (人形的) robots from the Tsinghua Moja Robot Band performed several Chinese music pieces. “I’m happy to see our performance can mix science and technology with traditional Chinese culture,” said Fang. The band is made up of three robot musicians, Yuheng, Yaoguang and Kaiyang, named after three stars of the Big Dipper. They play three kinds of traditional Chinese instruments. Set up in 2018, the team to develop the band is mainly made up of students, teachers and graduates from Tsinghua University. As the team’s leading scientist, Mi Haipeng is a professor of art. He joined in the research and development of a robot rock band when he studied in Japan. That experience inspired his dream to make a Chinese robot band. Mi said the music pieces in the concert were specially tailored (专门制作) for the robots to play. The robots’ shells and stage clothes were made by 3D printing technology. According to Mi, there are more performance plans for Moja in the future, introducing new music pieces. The team, meanwhile would improve the musical sense and emotional (感情的) expression of robots, he added. “Robots stand for science and technology, which are popular among young people. We hope this robot performance will take root in traditional Chinese music and inspire young people’s interest in our culture,” Mi said. “We want to show our achievements of science, technology and art through the stage. We also plan to spread traditional music and culture with artists in a new way,” said Zhao Hong, director of the concert. 1．What was special about the concert? A．It was held at night on weekends. B．It had robot musicians. C．Its purpose was to honor a master. D．Its fans were mainly students. 2．From the passage we can know Fang Jinlong _________. A．was the director of the concert B．set up the robot band several years ago C．is satisfied with the concert D．can play the music better than robots 3．What can we know about the Tsinghua Moja Robot Band from the passage? A．They are good at playing the pipa. B．They cannot express emotion. C．They were made by scientists and professors. D．They will introduce new music pieces to people. 4．What is the purpose of the robot performance according to Mi’s words? A．To connect the modern technology with Chinese traditions. B．To protect traditional music from disappearing in the future. C．To get young people interested in traditional Chinese culture. D．To show a new way of spreading traditional music and culture. 5．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a science fiction novel. C．In a travel magazine. D．In a news report. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了清华大学举办的一场夜间音乐会，该音乐会结合了传统中国音乐与机器人技术，吸引了1500多名学生和传统音乐爱好者。 1．细节理解题。根据“Fang Jinlong, a master of the traditional Chinese instrument pipa and three humanoid (人形的) robots from the Tsinghua Moja Robot Band performed several Chinese music pieces.”可知，音乐会的特别之处是有人形机器人参与演出。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I’m happy to see our performance can mix science and technology with traditional Chinese culture,” 可知，他对音乐会感到满意。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“According to Mi, there are more performance plans for Moja in the future, introducing new music pieces.”可知，未来“墨甲”机器人乐队还有更多的表演计划，会推出新的曲目。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“We hope this robot performance will take root in traditional Chinese music and inspire young people’s interest in our culture,”可知，他们希望机器人表演能够根植于中国传统音乐，并激发年轻人对中国文化的兴趣。故选C。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文报道了清华大学举办的一场特殊的音乐会，介绍了参与演出的“墨甲”机器人乐队。故推测本文可能来自一篇新闻报道。故选D。 Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Whether your child is already good at music or if they’re just getting into it, here are camps for beginners and more experienced ones. Colourful Notes Camp Don’t be afraid of playing instruments or performing! Come to spend an interesting week with us if you are new to music. Kids can get to try different instruments, pop songs and much more here. As usual, our camp will end with a live rock show performed by the campers.Age: Over 5 Time: 4-10 July Level: Beginner Tel: 7143 27XX Great Music Camp Every morning, students practice singing with professional (专业的) teachers. After lunch, they attend lessons about songwriting until 5:00 p.m. If the student is a technology lover, he or she can join the evening classes in audio engineering. To join us, you need to send us a short video of singing or playing an instrument, or a piece of music created by yourself.Age: 16-18 Time: 8-12 August Level: Intermediate & Advanced Tel: 7688 59XX R&B Camp Though students of all levels are welcome, it’s more perfect for students who love electronic music production and performance. During the whole August, campers can get the chance to learn with professional equipment (设备). They can also write songs with the help of some famous composers (作曲家). They will leave with a live recording of their performance and the songs they make.Age: 12-18 Time: 1-31 August Level: Beginner & Intermediate & Advanced Tel: 7964 56XX Worldwide Music Camp Our camp is open to everyone! It lasts a week. You can learn about different styles of music and share interesting music stories from all around the world. Our camp offers you a great chance to learn both traditional African folk music and the classic dance in Indian music. Join us for a summer of musical fun!Age: All ages Time: 10-15 July Level: Beginner & Intermediate & Advanced Tel: 8579 30XX 1．How long does the Colourful Notes Camp last? A．A month. B．Seven days. C．Six days. D．Five days. 2．Which camp is fit for Tim, who is 15 years old and wants to learn song writing? A．Colorful Notes Camp. B．Great Music Camp. C．R&B Camp. D．Worldwide Music Camp. 3．Tina wants to join the Great Music Camp and she must send ________. A．a letter of school recommendation B．a short video of playing the drum C．a piece of music from the Internet D．a short video of self-introduction 4．What can campers learn from the Worldwide Music Camp? A．Creative songwriting. B．Electronic music production. C．Different music traditions. D．Skills to perform in a live show. 5．Which of the following statement is true according to the four posters? A．Campers will watch a live rock show by famous bands when Colorful Notes Camp ends. B．Campers in Great Music Camp can only take classes in the day time. C．Campers in R&B Camp will give performances and make songs on their own. D．Worldwide Music Camp is perfect for people who love electronic music. 6．Who is the text written for? A．Parents and children. B．Teachers and students. C．Musicians and parents. D．Singers and musicians. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文介绍了四个不同的音乐夏令营，包括其招收学生的年龄、时间、等级和联系方式等。 1．细节理解题。根据“Come to spend an interesting week with us if you are new to music.”可知，“Colourful Notes Camp”夏令营持续了七天。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“R&B Camp：They can also write songs with the help of some famous composers (作曲家).”可知，15岁的蒂姆想学习歌曲创作，可以参加R&B音乐营。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“To join us, you need to send us a short video of singing or playing an instrument, or a piece of music created by yourself.”可知，蒂娜想参加伟大的音乐营，她必须发送打鼓的短视频。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Our camp offers you a great chance to learn both traditional African folk music and the classic dance in Indian music.”可知，露营者可以从全球音乐营中学到不同的音乐传统。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“They will leave with a live recording of their performance and the songs they make.”可知，R&B Camp的露营者将自己表演和唱歌。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“Whether your child is already good at music or if they’re just getting into it, here are camps for beginners and more experienced ones.”可推知，这篇文章是为父母和孩子写的。故选A。 A．Choose the best answer. (选择最佳答案): You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners? Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high. Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don't have rules, but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense to listen your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came. Take One Out! Once in a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you. It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you. 1．The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”. A．the type of music B．the amount of a sound C．the length of a song D．the colour of an MP3 player 2．No one wants to listen to ________ from others’ MP3 players. A．a loud sound B．sad stories C．a long movie D．the words of a song 3．We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music ________. A．is not enjoyable B．makes us tired C．is bad for MP3 players D．hurts our ears 4．If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ________. A．the theatre won’t allow it B．the actor will get angry C．others won’t hear the play well D．we will miss part of the play 5．We can take one earphone out when we ________. A．show others the way B．talk to friends on the phone C．watch a sporting event D．have dinner with our parents 6．It’s all right to use our MP3 player in ________. A．schools B．libraries C．restaurants D．museums 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了我们在听音乐时应该注意的一些社会礼貌问题。 1．词义猜测题。根据后一句“You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it.”可知，你播放的音乐不应该太大声以至于周围的每个人都能听到。故推知划线单词“volume”意为“音量”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this.”可知，没有人想从其他人的MP3播放器听到大声的音乐。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Very loud music can also be bad for your ears, so even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high.”可知，大声的音乐对耳朵不好，所以即使单独一人也不能把声音调的太高。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.”可知，在观看表演时听音乐会错过正在表演的内容。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way”可知在给别人指路时，摘掉一个耳塞是好的。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on.”可知在图书馆，学校，博物馆是不适合听MP3的。故选C。 重难语篇练习 Artificial intelligence (AI) can do many different things. From controlling the lights in our homes to helping us order pizzas, it seems there aren’t many more uses for AI than we already have. However, can AI make music like human beings? Thanks to a team of Swiss scientists, AI may soon be able to come up with music especially for us. Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a computer algorithm (算法), the “Deep Artificial Composer” (DAC), which can create original music all by itself. Florian Colombo, an EPFL scientist who helped create the DAC, said that AI could produce complete melodies (旋律), with a beginning and an end. At present, the DAC is only able to produce several pieces of traditional Irish folk music, but it’s hoped that it will be able to create songs based on any type of music in the end. To “teach” the DAC, the scientists trained it to “listen” to over 2,000 different folk songs. Based on this input (输入), the AI taught itself how to compose music, from getting the pitch (高音) and timing right, to choosing the right notes. This process is still in its early stages, with the DAC still not producing perfect results, but Colombo told AFP that the AI’s music is still “quite pleasant to listen to.” While the idea sounds very hopeful, we shouldn’t expect the DAC to replace real-life composers any time soon. According to Colombo, the system was designed to produce only simple melodies. So far, it can only create songs based on a single instrument. Colombo said that his purpose in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music, not to have it made for them. His exciting new ideas came from Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart. It’s said that he used to throw dice (掷骰子) to help him pick which notes to use when making new music. “A good composer with creative ideas will never be replaced by an algorithm.” Colombo told AFP. 1．What can be learned from the first two paragraphs? A．AI has been used in more places than we already know. B．AI has already composed music for people. C．DAC was created by a group of scientists in Switzerland. D．DAC was refused by some composers. 2．What does the underlined word “itself” refer to? A．A robot. B．The EPFL. C．A composer. D．The DAC． 3．According to the passage, we can infer that the scientists _________. A．expect the DAC to replace good composers B．are amazed at the melodies made by the DAC C．are not satisfied with the system of the DAC D．have achieved their purpose of creating the DAC 4．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Colombo Helped Create the DAC B．AI Composers VS Human Composers C．AI—A Good Assistant for Composers D．The DAC Changes the Way of Composing 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了瑞士的研究人员创造的深层人工智能作曲家 (DAC)，它可以创造出原创音乐。 1．细节理解题。根据“Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a computer algorithm (算法), the ‘Deep Artificial Composer’ (DAC)”可知，是瑞士的研究人员创造的DAC。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a computer algorithm (算法), the ‘Deep Artificial Composer’ (DAC), which can create original music all by itself.”可知，瑞士的研究人员创造了DAC，它可以自己创造原创音乐，所以itself指代的是“The DAC”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Colombo said that his purpose in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music, not to have it made for them…It’s said that he used to throw dice (掷骰子) to help him pick which notes to use when making new music.”可知，此处以莫扎特为例讲述了他创造音乐时用掷骰子的方式选择音符，而科学家们创造DAC的目的就是帮助人们创造自己的音乐，所以可推知他们达到了自己的目的。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了可以创造出原创音乐的深层人工智能作曲家 (DAC)，它可以帮助人们创造音乐，因此选项D“DAC改变了作曲的方式”符合文章内容。故选D。 Does the music we listen to affect us in one way or another? The following questions and answers may give us some ideas. CAN MUSIC HELP US SLEEP? Obviously, yes! In a study, music was shown to cure insomnia (the condition of being unable to sleep). Over 80% of the people taking part in the study became better sleepers after three weeks of listening to classical music at bedtime. In another study, half of the people over the age of 60 who had difficulty falling asleep reported that they became good sleepers after a few weeks. So, if you’re battling to fall asleep, make yourself a 45-minute playlist of slow, calming music. CAN IT TAKE PAIN AWAY? Well, maybe not totally, but music has been shown to help us feel better. One experiment asked people to hold their hands in freezing cold water. The people who were listening to music could handle the pain for longer, especially if they got to choose the music themselves. The same was found at dentists’ rooms-patients felt less pain if they got to choose the music they listened to. CAN MUSIC MAKE US ACT DIFFERENTLY? For sure! Think about the music you hear when you’re at the shops or at a restaurant. Studies show that playing slow music at a restaurant makes you eat slower. The pace of music in a shopping center determines (decides on) how fast people walk-you take more time to browse (look at things in a shop) if the music is calmer. Some studies have even shown that music can influence what you buy. One test done by psychologists in England in 1999 changed the background music near displays of German and French wines. When they played German music, the German wine sold twice as much. When French music was used, the French wine sold five times better! 1．Music affects us in many ways except in _______. A．sleep B．study C．senses D．behaviour 2．________ music may help people who have problems in falling asleep. A．Loud B．Dance C．Classical D．Pop 3．The underlined word “handle” is closest in meaning to ________. A．keep off B．break down C．focus on D．deal with 4．From the third question and answer, we can learn that _______. A．fast music make people eat more B．loud music is popular in the shopping center C．German wines sell better than French wines D．music can change our way of eating and shopping 5．The text above is written to ________. A．tell people how to create music B．describe different kinds of music C．introduce the effect of music D．test people’s understanding of music 6．In which section of a magazine can you find this text? A．Book club. B．Science discovery. C．World travel. D．Big debate. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．C 6．B 【分析】本文主要向我们讲述了音乐对我们的影响以及效果。 1．细节理解题。根据“CAN MUSIC HELP US SLEEP? Obviously, yes!”可知，音乐能帮助我们入睡；根据“CAN IT TAKE PAIN AWAY? Well, maybe not totally, but music has been shown to help us feel better.”可知，它能消除疼痛吗？嗯，也许不完全是这样，但音乐已经被展示出来，帮助我们感觉更好。根据“CAN MUSIC MAKE US ACT DIFFERENTLY? For sure!”可知，音乐能让我们做出不同的行为吗？当然！综上所述，音乐在睡眠、感官和行为方面有影响，但是在学习这方面，文中没有提及。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Over 80% of the people taking part in the study became better sleepers after three weeks of listening to classical music at bedtime. ”可知，参加这项研究的人中，超过80%的人在睡前听了三周古典音乐后，睡眠状况变好了。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据下文“The same was found at dentists’ rooms-patients felt less pain if they got to choose the music they listened to.”可知，在牙医的房间里也发现了同样的结果——如果让病人选择他们所听的音乐，他们会感到更少的痛苦。由此可推断，画线部“handle”的意思为“忍受”，即忍受痛苦，符合语境；分析选项可知，deal with处理，“处理”痛苦与“忍受”痛苦，意思相近。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Studies show that playing slow music at a restaurant makes you eat slower. The pace of music in a shopping center determines (decides on) how fast people walk-you take more time to browse (look at things in a shop) if the music is calmer.”可知，研究表明，在餐馆里播放慢音乐会让你吃得慢一些。购物中心里音乐的节奏决定了人们走得多快，如果音乐比较平静，你就会花更多的时间浏览 (在商店里看东西)。由此可推断音乐可以改变我们的饮食和购物方式。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据“Does the music we listen to affect us in one way or another? The following questions and answers may give us some ideas.”可知，我们所听的音乐是否以某种方式影响着我们？下面的问题和答案可能会给我们一些想法。由此说明本文主要向我们讲述音乐对我们的影响以及效果。故选C。 6．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据“Does the music we listen to affect us in one way or another? The following questions and answers may give us some ideas.”可知，我们所听的音乐是否以某种方式影响着我们？下面的问题和答案可能会给我们一些想法。由此说明本文主要向我们讲述了音乐对我们的影响以及效果。这属于科学范畴。因此推断，我们可能在杂志的科学发现这部分找到这篇文章，符合逻辑。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Music 阅读理解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 Ludwig van Beethoven, a famous composer born over 250 years ago, is known worldwide for his nine symphonies. Before his death, he started writing his 10th Symphony but never finished it. In 2021, a team of musicians, AI experts and historians used artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能) to complete this unfinished work. The project organized by Deutsche Telekom began in 2019 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. The team trained an AI system with all of Beethoven’s music and works by other composers he admired. They also studied Beethoven’s notes to guess his ideas for the symphony. After over two years of work, the AI helped finish the music. On October 9, 2021, the Beethoven Orchestra in Bonn, Germany, performed the AI-completed symphony for the first time. The concert was streamed live online for free, and a recording called Beethoven X—The AI Project was released the same day. People had mixed reactions. Some praised the music as creative and exciting. Tim Hottges, a supporter, said, “Humans and machines created something new together!” However, others questioned: “Can AI-made music be called real art?” This debate (争论)  made people think about how technology and creativity can work together. 1．What did the team use AI for? A．To write pop songs. B．To finish Beethoven’s 10th Symphony. C．To teach music history. D．To make a movie. 2．Who worked on the project organized by Deutsche Telekom? A．Only robots. B．Beethoven’s family. C．Musicians, AI experts and historians. D．Movie directors. 3．What did the AI learn from? A．Beethoven’s music, music he liked and his notes. B．Modern dance songs by some other composers. C．Beethoven’s diaries for his symphonies. D．Science books, magazines and other information on the Internet. 4．How long did the project take? A．1 year. B．6 months. C．Over 2 years. D．5 years. 5．When and where was the AI symphony first played? A．In China, On October 9, 2021 B．In Bonn, Germany, 2021. C．In Vienna, 2019. D．In Paris, On October 9, 2021. 6．Where would you most likely find this article? A．In a children’s storybook. B．On a technology news website. C．In a cooking magazine. D．In a history textbook about ancient Egypt. Melodies Without Borders Music is a usual language that connects people across the world. Let’s explore four famous examples of different music styles. Classical Music: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Classical music is known for its beauty and music groups. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, written in 1824, is one of the greatest classical works. Even though Beethoven was completely deaf in his old, he created this masterpiece with a choir singing “Ode to Joy” in the final movement (乐章), which is the only choral symphony in his all works. Musical in Theater: Cats Cats is a popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on poems by T.S. Eliot. It tells the story of a group of cats gathering for a special night. The musical links beautiful songs like Memory to creative costumes and dance, making it a global hit since its first performance. Chinese National Song: March of the Volunteers March of the Volunteers was composed in 1935 by Tian Han and Nie Er as the theme song of the movie Children of Trouble Time (风云儿女). It inspired people during difficult times with its strong rhythm and encouraging lyrics. It was taken as the national song in 1949. Today, it is often played at important national events and sung at every flag-raising ceremony. Pop Music: My Heart Will Go On This song by Celine Dion is a classic pop from the movie Titanic (泰坦尼克号). Its emotional melody and lyrics about love and loss made it a worldwide favorite. Pop music like this is easy to sing and often tells us stories. From Beethoven’s symphony to modern pop hits, music brings joy and meanings to our lives. 1．What is special about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony? A．It was written when Beethoven was young. B．It includes his only choir singing “Ode to Joy.” C．It is the greatest symphony among his works. D．It includes songs, dance, and creative costumes. 2．What inspired the musical Cats? A．A famous painting. B．Poems by T.S. Eliot. C．A historical event. D．A children’s storybook. 3．When do we usually play March of the Volunteers? A．At birthday parties. B．During sports games. C．At national ceremonies. D．In school classrooms. 4．Kitty is making a project on the famous movie Titanic, which song does she probably introduce? A．March of the Volunteers. B．My heart will go on. C．Cats. D．Beethoven’s ninth symphony. 5．What kind of song often tells us stories? A．Classic music. B．Pop music. C．Musical. D．Nation songs. 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Classical music is the only type of music that can express deep emotions. B．Musicals rely on costumes and dance to tell stories. C．Listening to pop music helps people stay healthy. D．Music connects people across world by bringing joys and meanings. Whether your child is already good at music or if they’re just getting into it, here are camps for beginners and more experienced ones. Colourful Notes CampDon’t be afraid of playing instruments or performing! Come to spend d an interesting week with us if you are new to music. Kids can get to try different instruments, pop songs and much more here. As usual, our camp will end with a live rock show performed by the campers.Age: Over 5 Time: 4-10 July Level: Beginner Tel: 71432758 Great Music CampEvery morning, students practice singing with professional (专业的) teachers. After lunch, they attend lessons about songwriting until 5:00 p.m. If the student is a technology lover, he or she can join the evening classes in audio engineering. To join us, you need to send us a short video of singing or playing an instrument, or a piece of music created by yourself.Age:16-18 Time: 8-12 August Level: Intermediate; Advanced Tel:76885923 R&B CampThough students of all levels are welcome, it’s more perfect for students who love electronic music production and performance. During the whole August, campers can get the chance to learn with professional equipment (设备). They can also write songs with the help of some famous composers (作曲家). They will leave with a live recording of their performance and the songs they make.Age: 12-18 Time: 1-31 August Level: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced Tel: 79645645 Worldwide Music CampOur camp is open to everyone! It lasts for a week. You can learn about different styles of music and share interesting music stories from all around the world. Our camp offers you a great chance to learn both traditional African folk music and the classic dance in Indian music. Join us for a summer of musical fun!Age: All ages Time: 10-15 July Level: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced Tel: 85793093 1．How long does the Colourful Notes Camp last? A．For a month. B．For seven days. C．For six days. D．For five days. 2．Which camp is fit for Tim, who is 15 years old and wants to learn songwriting? A．Colorful Notes Camp. B．Great Music Camp. C．R&B Camp. D．Worldwide Music Camp. 3．If Tina wants to join the Great Music Camp, she must send ________. A．a short video of playing the drum B．a letter of school recommendation C．a piece of music from the Internet D．a short video of self-introduction 4．What can campers learn from the Worldwide Music Camp? A．Creative songwriting. B．Electronic music production. C．Different music traditions. D．Skills to perform in a live show. 5．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To provide timetables for different kinds of summer camps. B．To encourage children to learn musical instruments. C．To introduce different music camps for children and teenagers. D．To introduce professional music teachers and composers. Kevin Blake used to have a bad stutter. He was so shy that he could hardly say a word in public. His classmates often made fun of him, which made him feel very bad. However, everything changed when he joined the school chorus. In the chorus, he could relax and enjoy himself. He found that he could sing without stuttering. The music and the rhythm helped him forget his fear of speaking. As time went by, Kevin became more and more confident. He even had a solo performance in a charity show. His classmates were very surprised. They never thought Kevin could be so great. Now, Kevin is not the shy boy he used to be. Music has helped him find his voice. He often gives talks about how music has changed his life. He also encourages other students who have the same problem as he did before. 1．What was Kevin like before? A．He was confident. B．He was outgoing. C．He was shy and had a stutter. D．He was very talkative. 2．What made Kevin change? A．Joining the school chorus. B．Taking singing lessons. C．Making friends with others. D．Reading books about music. 3．How did Kevin’s classmates feel when they saw his solo performance? A．Happy. B．Surprised. C．Angry. D．Sad. 4．What does Kevin often do now? A．He often gives singing lessons. B．He often gives talks about music. C．He often makes fun of others. D．He often writes songs. 5．What can we learn from Kevin’s story? A．Music can change people’s lives. B．We should be kind to others. C．Everyone should join the chorus. D．We should learn to sing. 6．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Kevin still has a stutter now. B．Kevin’s classmates always helped him. C．Kevin had a solo performance in a school show. D．Kevin encourages other students with similar problems. Choose the best answers. (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) Zhao Yang, a 24-year-old student from China lives in France. She is famous for playing the pipa. Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument (乐器), like a guitar. In 2021, Zhao started playing the pipa on the streets for a video recording. So far, almost 300,000 people have followed her online for her vlogs (视频博客). Zhao found that people were getting more interested in Chinese culture. To help them learn more, she played Kunqu while wearing traditional clothes. This made many people from other countries excited about Chinese music. To make pipa more interesting, Zhao also plays different kinds of new songs. She puts pipa music and other kinds of music together. By doing this, Zhao expects to make more people know pipa and keep the instrument fun for everyone. Zhao Yang’s love for the pipa keeps growing. Now, she often plays the pipa in parks. People of all ages come to hear her beautiful music. She talks about pipa’s history and importance. She wants to let many people learn more about Chinese culture. As time goes by, Zhao dreams of playing the pipa around the world, sharing the magic of Chinese music and the pipa with even more people. 1．What is Zhao Yang famous for? A．Playing the pipa. B．Recording videos. C．Singing French songs. D．Wearing traditional clothes. 2．When did Zhao start performing on the streets for recordings? A．About 3 years ago. B．About 2 years ago. C．About 4 years ago. D．Less than 2 years ago. 3．Why did Zhao play Kunqu in traditional clothes? A．To make a video recording for her vlogs. B．To talk about pipa’s history and importance. C．To help people learn more about Chinese culture. D．To ask people of all ages to hear her beautiful music. 4．How does Zhao Yang make pipa more interesting? A．By playing the pipa in parks. B．By teaching French pipa lessons. C．By playing the pipa in a new way. D．By talking about pipa’s history and importance. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Zhao Yang learns to play the pipa. B．Zhao Yang talks about the history of the pipa. C．Zhao Yang plays the pipa on the streets in France. D．Zhao Yang shares Chinese culture by playing the pipa. 6．Zhao Yang may be most interested in playing ________. A．Classical music B．American folk music C．Rock music D．Blues A night concert at Tsinghua University in Beijing attracted (吸引) more than 1,500 students and traditional Chinese music fans last weekend. The concert celebrated the university’s 110th anniversary. Fang Jinlong, a master of the traditional Chinese instrument pipa and three humanoid (人形的) robots from the Tsinghua Moja Robot Band performed several Chinese music pieces. “I’m happy to see our performance can mix science and technology with traditional Chinese culture,” said Fang. The band is made up of three robot musicians, Yuheng, Yaoguang and Kaiyang, named after three stars of the Big Dipper. They play three kinds of traditional Chinese instruments. Set up in 2018, the team to develop the band is mainly made up of students, teachers and graduates from Tsinghua University. As the team’s leading scientist, Mi Haipeng is a professor of art. He joined in the research and development of a robot rock band when he studied in Japan. That experience inspired his dream to make a Chinese robot band. Mi said the music pieces in the concert were specially tailored (专门制作) for the robots to play. The robots’ shells and stage clothes were made by 3D printing technology. According to Mi, there are more performance plans for Moja in the future, introducing new music pieces. The team, meanwhile would improve the musical sense and emotional (感情的) expression of robots, he added. “Robots stand for science and technology, which are popular among young people. We hope this robot performance will take root in traditional Chinese music and inspire young people’s interest in our culture,” Mi said. “We want to show our achievements of science, technology and art through the stage. We also plan to spread traditional music and culture with artists in a new way,” said Zhao Hong, director of the concert. 1．What was special about the concert? A．It was held at night on weekends. B．It had robot musicians. C．Its purpose was to honor a master. D．Its fans were mainly students. 2．From the passage we can know Fang Jinlong _________. A．was the director of the concert B．set up the robot band several years ago C．is satisfied with the concert D．can play the music better than robots 3．What can we know about the Tsinghua Moja Robot Band from the passage? A．They are good at playing the pipa. B．They cannot express emotion. C．They were made by scientists and professors. D．They will introduce new music pieces to people. 4．What is the purpose of the robot performance according to Mi’s words? A．To connect the modern technology with Chinese traditions. B．To protect traditional music from disappearing in the future. C．To get young people interested in traditional Chinese culture. D．To show a new way of spreading traditional music and culture. 5．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a science fiction novel. C．In a travel magazine. D．In a news report. Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） Whether your child is already good at music or if they’re just getting into it, here are camps for beginners and more experienced ones. Colourful Notes Camp Don’t be afraid of playing instruments or performing! Come to spend an interesting week with us if you are new to music. Kids can get to try different instruments, pop songs and much more here. As usual, our camp will end with a live rock show performed by the campers.Age: Over 5 Time: 4-10 July Level: Beginner Tel: 7143 27XX Great Music Camp Every morning, students practice singing with professional (专业的) teachers. After lunch, they attend lessons about songwriting until 5:00 p.m. If the student is a technology lover, he or she can join the evening classes in audio engineering. To join us, you need to send us a short video of singing or playing an instrument, or a piece of music created by yourself.Age: 16-18 Time: 8-12 August Level: Intermediate & Advanced Tel: 7688 59XX R&B Camp Though students of all levels are welcome, it’s more perfect for students who love electronic music production and performance. During the whole August, campers can get the chance to learn with professional equipment (设备). They can also write songs with the help of some famous composers (作曲家). They will leave with a live recording of their performance and the songs they make.Age: 12-18 Time: 1-31 August Level: Beginner & Intermediate & Advanced Tel: 7964 56XX Worldwide Music Camp Our camp is open to everyone! It lasts a week. You can learn about different styles of music and share interesting music stories from all around the world. Our camp offers you a great chance to learn both traditional African folk music and the classic dance in Indian music. Join us for a summer of musical fun!Age: All ages Time: 10-15 July Level: Beginner & Intermediate & Advanced Tel: 8579 30XX 1．How long does the Colourful Notes Camp last? A．A month. B．Seven days. C．Six days. D．Five days. 2．Which camp is fit for Tim, who is 15 years old and wants to learn song writing? A．Colorful Notes Camp. B．Great Music Camp. C．R&B Camp. D．Worldwide Music Camp. 3．Tina wants to join the Great Music Camp and she must send ________. A．a letter of school recommendation B．a short video of playing the drum C．a piece of music from the Internet D．a short video of self-introduction 4．What can campers learn from the Worldwide Music Camp? A．Creative songwriting. B．Electronic music production. C．Different music traditions. D．Skills to perform in a live show. 5．Which of the following statement is true according to the four posters? A．Campers will watch a live rock show by famous bands when Colorful Notes Camp ends. B．Campers in Great Music Camp can only take classes in the day time. C．Campers in R&B Camp will give performances and make songs on their own. D．Worldwide Music Camp is perfect for people who love electronic music. 6．Who is the text written for? A．Parents and children. B．Teachers and students. C．Musicians and parents. D．Singers and musicians. A．Choose the best answer. (选择最佳答案): You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners? Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high. Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don't have rules, but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense to listen your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came. Take One Out! Once in a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you. It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you. 1．The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”. A．the type of music B．the amount of a sound C．the length of a song D．the colour of an MP3 player 2．No one wants to listen to ________ from others’ MP3 players. A．a loud sound B．sad stories C．a long movie D．the words of a song 3．We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music ________. A．is not enjoyable B．makes us tired C．is bad for MP3 players D．hurts our ears 4．If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ________. A．the theatre won’t allow it B．the actor will get angry C．others won’t hear the play well D．we will miss part of the play 5．We can take one earphone out when we ________. A．show others the way B．talk to friends on the phone C．watch a sporting event D．have dinner with our parents 6．It’s all right to use our MP3 player in ________. A．schools B．libraries C．restaurants D．museums 重难语篇练习 Artificial intelligence (AI) can do many different things. From controlling the lights in our homes to helping us order pizzas, it seems there aren’t many more uses for AI than we already have. However, can AI make music like human beings? Thanks to a team of Swiss scientists, AI may soon be able to come up with music especially for us. Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a computer algorithm (算法), the “Deep Artificial Composer” (DAC), which can create original music all by itself. Florian Colombo, an EPFL scientist who helped create the DAC, said that AI could produce complete melodies (旋律), with a beginning and an end. At present, the DAC is only able to produce several pieces of traditional Irish folk music, but it’s hoped that it will be able to create songs based on any type of music in the end. To “teach” the DAC, the scientists trained it to “listen” to over 2,000 different folk songs. Based on this input (输入), the AI taught itself how to compose music, from getting the pitch (高音) and timing right, to choosing the right notes. This process is still in its early stages, with the DAC still not producing perfect results, but Colombo told AFP that the AI’s music is still “quite pleasant to listen to.” While the idea sounds very hopeful, we shouldn’t expect the DAC to replace real-life composers any time soon. According to Colombo, the system was designed to produce only simple melodies. So far, it can only create songs based on a single instrument. Colombo said that his purpose in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music, not to have it made for them. His exciting new ideas came from Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart. It’s said that he used to throw dice (掷骰子) to help him pick which notes to use when making new music. “A good composer with creative ideas will never be replaced by an algorithm.” Colombo told AFP. 1．What can be learned from the first two paragraphs? A．AI has been used in more places than we already know. B．AI has already composed music for people. C．DAC was created by a group of scientists in Switzerland. D．DAC was refused by some composers. 2．What does the underlined word “itself” refer to? A．A robot. B．The EPFL. C．A composer. D．The DAC． 3．According to the passage, we can infer that the scientists _________. A．expect the DAC to replace good composers B．are amazed at the melodies made by the DAC C．are not satisfied with the system of the DAC D．have achieved their purpose of creating the DAC 4．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Colombo Helped Create the DAC B．AI Composers VS Human Composers C．AI—A Good Assistant for Composers D．The DAC Changes the Way of Composing Does the music we listen to affect us in one way or another? The following questions and answers may give us some ideas. CAN MUSIC HELP US SLEEP? Obviously, yes! In a study, music was shown to cure insomnia (the condition of being unable to sleep). Over 80% of the people taking part in the study became better sleepers after three weeks of listening to classical music at bedtime. In another study, half of the people over the age of 60 who had difficulty falling asleep reported that they became good sleepers after a few weeks. So, if you’re battling to fall asleep, make yourself a 45-minute playlist of slow, calming music. CAN IT TAKE PAIN AWAY? Well, maybe not totally, but music has been shown to help us feel better. One experiment asked people to hold their hands in freezing cold water. The people who were listening to music could handle the pain for longer, especially if they got to choose the music themselves. The same was found at dentists’ rooms-patients felt less pain if they got to choose the music they listened to. CAN MUSIC MAKE US ACT DIFFERENTLY? For sure! Think about the music you hear when you’re at the shops or at a restaurant. Studies show that playing slow music at a restaurant makes you eat slower. The pace of music in a shopping center determines (decides on) how fast people walk-you take more time to browse (look at things in a shop) if the music is calmer. Some studies have even shown that music can influence what you buy. One test done by psychologists in England in 1999 changed the background music near displays of German and French wines. When they played German music, the German wine sold twice as much. When French music was used, the French wine sold five times better! 1．Music affects us in many ways except in _______. A．sleep B．study C．senses D．behaviour 2．________ music may help people who have problems in falling asleep. A．Loud B．Dance C．Classical D．Pop 3．The underlined word “handle” is closest in meaning to ________. A．keep off B．break down C．focus on D．deal with 4．From the third question and answer, we can learn that _______. A．fast music make people eat more B．loud music is popular in the shopping center C．German wines sell better than French wines D．music can change our way of eating and shopping 5．The text above is written to ________. A．tell people how to create music B．describe different kinds of music C．introduce the effect of music D．test people’s understanding of music 6．In which section of a magazine can you find this text? A．Book club. B．Science discovery. C．World travel. D．Big debate. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $