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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
We see art everywhere around us. In parks, city squares, shopping streets and public buildings, we find modern art objects on display. Classical art, such as valuable paintings and precious sculptures, usually ends up as the collections of museums,companies or rich people.
Both art and architecture have a history of ages.All forms and ways of expressing the beautiful things have been explored. In the case of architecture, many buildings designed in the past have proven beautiful and served their purposes. Governments and companies could save millions of dollars by copying the architecture of buildings from the past. There are still many designs for buildings made by famous architects that were never realized. Besides, some people find modern architecture ugly. So why should we make an investment in architecture for designing new buildings?
The same holds for modern art, both paintings and statues. Many storerooms contain enough art to decorate all public buildings and other public places.There is no need to create more art, and as with modern architecture, many people find new art difficult to understand or appreciate.
Given these facts, why are architects and artists asked to create new artworks ? The answers have to do with the function of art in society today. First of all,the function of art is to decorate things. Artworks make our living environment more beautiful. Another function of art is enriching real life. Art helps people to learn to think creatively. In art things are not always what they seem to be. Very often you can hardly tell what the funny art objects are. People need such creative moments. Finally, art is often seen as a way to instruct the audience. Statues of heroes from the past remind us of our history. Paintings and other art objects can also help us realize what goals we should set for ourselves.
Because ideas about social change and every period of time have their own tastes, there is always a need for new art. We can still appreciate the beautiful artworks made in the past, but they are often too valuable to be placed in public buildings. Besides,they also often need special protection.
1.According to the passage, who owns collections of ancient statues and paintings?
A.Parks or city squares.
B.Shopping streets or public buildings.
C.Museums, companies or rich people.
D.Some historic sites.
2.What's the writing purpose of Paragraph 2?
A.To explain why some people find modern art ugly.
B.To introduce the necessity of new art.
C.To show the benefits of copying designs from the past.
D.To prove both art and architecture have a long history.
3.Why can't we use old art to decorate public buildings?
A.Because they need longlasting restoring.
B.Because more people prefer modern art.
C.Because of the changes and difference in taste.
D.Because of their value and need for protection.
4.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?
A.The functions of art in society today.
B.The functions of architecture.
C.The reason why art is difficult.
D.The reason why art is precious.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇议论文。古代艺术和建筑确定是文化的传承和体现,但我们也不能忽略投入新的艺术和建筑,因为它们和古代艺术和建筑一样,在社会中起着重要的作用。
1.C [细节理解题。根据第一段中的Classical art,such as valuable paintings and precious sculptures,usually ends up as the collections of museums,companies or rich people.可知,古代雕像和绘画收藏品常被博物馆、公司或富人收藏。故选C。]
2.B [推理判断题。根据本段的主要内容,尤其是So why should we make an investment in architecture for designing new buildings?可推测本段的目的是引出新艺术品的必要性。故选B。]
3.D [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的We can still appreciate the beautiful artworks made in the past,but they are often too valuable to be placed in public buildings.Besides,they also often need special protection.可知,古老的艺术品太珍贵了,不能被用来装饰公共建筑,它们还经常需要特殊的保护。故选D。]
4.A [主旨大意题。根据本段的主要内容,尤其是关键句The answers have to do with the function of art in society today.可知本段主要介绍了当今社会中的艺术品的作用。故选A。]
B
Gong Linna, renowned Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods into practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High school of Peking University on May 23.
The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指)to the classical poem Li Sao, “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It's arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots,” says Gong.
To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist (民族音乐学家), Du Yaxiong,and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to deliberate over her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.
Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children's passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely lost in the music. Music brings light and richness to one's world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”
Lu Yueming, instructor of the school's art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept Gong's instructions in mind. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”
“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them,”said Lao Luo, Gong's husband proudly. “It's a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.
Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence.
5.Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert?
A.Because Gong is a renowned Chinese musician.
B.Because people are expected to search for their roots.
C.Because Gong's music teaching method is practical.
D.Because Gong wants to deliberate over her music teaching methods.
6.What should the popularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong?
A.Music academies.
B.The support of the government.
C.Primary and secondary schools.
D.Famous musicians across the country.
7.What is Gong's future plan for music?
A.She will train more children to study abroad.
B.She will give more concerts to promote Chinese music.
C.She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music.
D.She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.
8.What's the best title of the passage?
A.Creating Music Helps Cultural Confidence
B.Gong Linna—My Dramatist
C.Music Education Gets New Voice
D.The Development and Instruments of Chinese Music
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。为了探索中国音乐的教育和普及,中国著名音乐家、中国新艺术音乐创始人龚琳娜首次将自己的音乐教学方法付诸实践。龚琳娜说,孩子们应该学习中国音乐的美以增强文化自信。
5.B [推理判断题。根据第二段中的It's arranged to be sung by all performers,indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots可知,这首歌曲是安排所有表演者演唱的,这表明我们都应该上下求索,寻找我们的根。因此音乐会上安排表演者演唱这首歌曲的原因是人们被期望寻找他们的根源。故选B。]
6.C [细节理解题。根据第四段中的Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies.可知,龚琳娜认为,中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学而不是音乐学院。该句中的rely on和题干中的depend on同义。故选C。]
7.D [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的With an international vision,Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.可知,拥有国际视野的龚琳娜将继续创作以中国民乐或古诗为基础的歌曲,即龚琳娜未来的音乐计划是她将根据中国民乐或古诗创作更多的歌曲。故选D。]
8.C [主旨大意题。通读全文可知龚琳娜将自己的音乐教学方法付诸实践,她认为,中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学而不是音乐学院,孩子们应该学习中国音乐的美,只有了解祖国音乐的声音,才能有文化自信。即文章的主要内容是音乐教育应该从孩子开始,让他们演唱中国传统歌曲,发现中国音乐之美,中国的音乐教育应该听到孩子的声音。因此C项(音乐教育获得新声音)可以作为这篇文章的标题。故选C。]
Ⅱ.完形填空
Lehrner always wanted to design roller coasters.Even as a kid, though, she knew that there had to be more to it than just hopping on board. “I started __1__ how I would prepare.”she said. She looked at science and math and took classes in algebra and geometry in middle school and high school. Then she took an even more __2__ math course and a highlevel physics course.
She also __3__ theme parks as often as she could and researched the __4__ of those roller coasters online. When it was time for college, she went to the Colorado School of Mines, where she __5__ a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Now Lehrner works with amusement parks to design and __6__ new roller coasters. Those new roller coasters they designed are __7__ made of wood, except for a metal __8__ on which the cars run. The basic design has been around for more than a century. Still, Lehrner notes each new one is different. “A lot of the same components and concepts are used when I design new roller coasters.But they would __9__ with the terrain (地势) and design. That tells us what the limits will be—how tight the bends and how __10__ the hills are.”
Some theme parks __11__ their roller coasters to be as scary as possible. That means a big __12__ and quick turns and lots of inversions. Lehrner is __13__ at making twisted wood roller coasters.
The roller coasters she __14__ make you feel as if you were going faster than you really are, because the tracks are lower to the ground. “We also try to build rides that are fun for the whole __15__ —children as well as their parents,”she said.
1.A.thinking about B.going over
C.writing down D.dreaming of
2.A.classical B.ancient
C.practical D.advanced
3.A.visited B.created
C.sponsored D.managed
4.A.parks B.makers
C.themes D.players
5.A.made B.bought
C.researched D.obtained
6.A.discover B.learn
C.build D.purchase
7.A. largely B.hardly
C. carefully D.possibly
8.A.cover B.road
C.fence D.track
9.A.agree B.compare
C.change D.deal
10.A.beautiful B.dangerous
C.much D.high
11.A.want B.consider
C.hate D.imagine
12.A.drop B.frame
C.seat D.carriage
13.A.amazed B.expert
C.pleased D.excited
14.A.rides B.enjoys
C.designs D.studies
15.A.family B.community
C.place D.society
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。Lehrner从小就想设计过山车,于是她努力学习数学、物理等学科,现在她为多家游乐场设计、建造木质过山车。
1.A [根据下文中的She looked at science and math...可知,为了将来能够设计过山车,她仔细研究科学和数学。由此可知她从小就开始考虑如何为设计过山车做准备。think about意为“思考”,符合题意。go over复习;write down写下;dream of梦想。]
2.D [之后,她学习了更高级的(advanced)数学课程和更高层次的物理课程。classical经典的;ancient古代的;practical实践的。根据even more表达的语气及语境可知,此处指更高级的数学。]
3.A [为了研究过山车,她还尽可能多地参观(visit)主题公园,并在网上调查那些过山车的制造者。create创造;sponsor赞助;manage管理。]
4.B [她还尽可能多地参观主题公园,并在网上调查那些过山车的制造者(maker)。]
5.D [在那里她获得了机械工程学士学位。obtain a degree相当于get a degree,意为“获得学位”。]
6.C [结合语境可知,现在,Lehrner与游乐园合作设计和建造(build)新的过山车。discover发现;learn学习;purchase购买。]
7.A [他们设计的那些新型过山车大部分(largely)是木制的,除了过山车行驶的金属轨道。hardly几乎不;carefully仔细地;possibly可能地。根据后文中的except for a metal...可知,此处指过山车大部分是用木头建造的。]
8.D [结合上一题,再由下文中的on which the cars run可知,此处指金属制造的铁轨,需用track。cover封面;road道路;fence栅栏。]
9.C [根据上文可知,Lehrner使用了很多和之前的相同的组件和概念,但她说这些东西会随着地形和设计的变化而变化。故用change,选C。]
10.D [根据上文和常识可知,Lehrner他们设计的过山车随着地形和设计的变化而变化,地势的不同让我们知道过山车的弯道应有多密集,斜坡应有多高(high)。此处指斜坡的高度。]
11.A [根据下文中的That means a big __12__ and quick turns and lots of inversions.可知,一些主题公园想要(want)他们的过山车尽可能地吓人。]
12.A [那意味着大的落差(drop)、快速转弯和大量的倒转。根据常识可知,要想让过山车刺激,落差要大,转弯要快,倒转要多。]
13.B [此处指Lehrner很擅长制造木质过山车,be expert at...意为“擅长……”。amazed惊讶的;pleased高兴的,满意的;excited兴奋的。]
14.C [结合语境可知,此处指她设计(design)的过山车会让你觉得自己的速度比实际要快。]
15.A [根据空后的children as well as their parents可知,此处应指为全家(孩子和他们的父母)建造有趣的过山车。family家庭;community社区;place地点;society社会。]
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