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UNIT 7 素养练习
一、单项选择(共10小题;每小题2,共20)
1. ( )Volunteering is a great ____ to our world as well as a chance for us to learn and grow.
A.luck B.contribution C.position D.kindness
2. ( )—I like music I can dance ____.What about you?
—I prefer music I can sing along ____.
A.to; to B.to; at C.with; with D.with; to
3. ( )____ feet is a new way to greet others,which is now popular in some places.
A.Lifting B.Tapping C.Washing D.Crossing
4. ( )Boys and girls, time is ____ to everyone.As long as you spend your time studying hard, you are sure to make an amazing difference.
A.fair B.brave C.effective D.suitable
5. ( )The city has ____ the main street to reduce traffic jams during the rush hour.
A.narrowed B.widened C.shortened D.deepened
6. ( )—Water is ____.We should protect it and not waste it.
—I couldn't agree more.Saving water is everyone's responsibility.
A.expensive B.cheap C.sweet D.valuable
7. ( )Siheyuan is a kind of ____ building around China with a history of more than 800 years.
A.modern B.traditional C.common D.strange
8. ( )—Old people shouldn't ____.In fact, they have stronger and clearer minds.
—Exactly!My grandpa always gives me wise advice when I'm in trouble.
A.be looked up B.be looked after
C.be looked down on D.be looked like
9. ( )—Do you still remember the first time ____ we went to the city zoo together?
—Of course! The moment we saw the pandas eating bamboo is my favourite memory.
A.which B.who C.where D.that
10. ( )—____?
—I enjoy pop music.Pop songs are popular among young people.
A.What kind of music do you like
B.How do you like music
C.Do you like music
D.What is your favourite song
二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题2,共20)
The places where Tibetan people live are considered the ocean of singing and dancing in China. These places__11__ Xizang and parts of Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu and Yunnan provinces. Music is actually in Tibetan people's__12__ life, especially folk songs.
Tibetan folk songs were written as a way of__13__local people's thoughts and feelings. They have been__14__by the Tibetan farmers and herdsmen (牧民) from mouth to mouth. People usually__15__and sing songs while they are working in the fields, cutting firewood and grazing (放牧) their animals. They also sing songs to show their good __16__ to others at festivals.
The traditional Tibetan music enjoys an amazing variety (多样化) in different areas. In Ganzi, Sichuan Province, the music first appeared as __17__ as the 8th century, according to historical records. It spread __18__ among the local Tibetan people. It is a great way to get to know the history and culture of the Tibetan people.
Good music is simple and natural. Tibetans are known for their love for music. They sing with their __19__. Behind their beautiful music is strong faith (信仰), great love for life and respect for mother nature.
The Tibetan folk song was __20__ to the national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) list in 2008. Since then, a lot of work has been done to protect the wonderful traditional music form.
11. ( )A.avoid B.remain C.include D.manage
12. ( )A.modern B.everyday C.private D.silent
13. ( )A.expressing B.checking C.reading D.hiding
14. ( )A.run after B.passed down C.worked out D.picked up
15. ( )A.invent B.teach C.discover D.create
16. ( )A.notes B.wishes C.ideas D.results
17. ( )A.soon B.long C.early D.quick
18. ( )A.clearly B.deeply C.widely D.badly
19. ( )A.soul B.tape C.rhythm D.survey
20. ( )A.compared B.connected C.stuck D.added
三、阅读理解(共10小题;每小题3,共30)
A
Welcome to our Summer Music Festival
Rock, pop and country music
The exciting music carnival (狂欢节) will be from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, bringing 64 popular bands from around the world.
Address: Time Park
Time: July 1st-3rd
Booking number: 9278139
Price: 80 yuan per person; 10% discount (折扣) for groups over 8.
Getting here: Take Subway Line 1 or Bus No. 822 to Time Park Station.
Notice:
◆Children under 10 aren't allowed.
◆Please don't come to the festival if you're sick.
◆This is an outdoor music festival, so please take what you may need in case it rains. If you have any questions, please call us at 0278206.
21. ( )Who is the text probably written for?
A.Singers. B.Students.
C.Travel writers. D.Music lovers.
22. ( )How many days will the music festival last?
A.Two days. B.Three days.
C.A week. D.Half a month.
23. ( )If Emma and nine more students go to the festival, how much should they pay in all?
A.100 yuan. B.640 yuan. C.720 yuan. D.800 yuan.
24. ( )What can we learn from the text?
A.We can take an umbrella to the festival.
B.12yearold Bill can't go to the festival.
C.We can go to the festival by Bus No. 82.
D.For more information we can send anemail.
25. ( )Where can we read the text?
A.In a diary. B.In an ad.
C.In a report. D.In a travel guide.
B励志故事:歌曲《歌唱祖国》背后的故事)
“The FiveStarred Red Flag flies high…” Whenever we hear the song, we will sing along. The song is called Ode to the Motherland. It was written by Wang Xin.
On October 1,1949, Wang Xin attended the Founding Ceremony (开国大典) of the People's Republic of China. He was deeply moved and decided to write a song. He had many ideas but none was good enough to him.
One day in September 1950, Wang Xin walked past Tian'anmen Square. When he saw the FiveStarred Red Flag flying in the wind, a few words came into his mind. On the train back to Tianjin, when he saw the fields and mountains outside the window, the main part of the song came. When Wang Xin arrived home, he completed the whole song right away. The next morning, he went to a local newspaper which didn't accept it.
However, Wang Xin didn't give up. He led a music group to perform the song in different places. The song really brought people power, pride and more love for the country.
In September 1951, it was finally published in People's Daily and got popular across the country.
Wang Xin once said, “I've written many works in my life, but I believe I've only written ‘two songs'. One is Ode to the Motherland, a song written with musical notes (音符), and the other is a song written for the motherland with all my heart.”
26. ( )Why does the writer begin the text with part of a song?
A.To answer a question.
B.To catch readers' interest.
C.To start a conversation.
D.To introduce the writer's plan.
27. ( )When did Wang Xin decide to write a song for the People's Republic of China?
A.In October 1949.
B.In September 1950.
C.In October 1950.
D.In September 1951.
28. ( )What spirit can we learn from Wang Xin?
A.Never giving up.
B.Never showing off.
C.Keeping on learning.
D.Helping those in need.
29. ( )What can we infer (推断) from Wang Xin's words in the last paragraph?
A.He sang two songs in his life.
B.He put his heart into his own life.
C.He wrote a song in two cities.
D.He had deep love for the motherland.
30. ( )What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Wang Xin's personal life and his musical works.
B.The role of Tian'anmen Square in inspiring patriotic songs.
C.The story behind the creation and success of Ode to the Motherland.
D.The importance of the song Ode to the Motherland in Chinese history.
四、任务型阅读(共5小题;每小题2,共10)
阅读短文,根据短文内容补全思维导图中的信息。每空一词。
Do you know how music influences the lives of people? Researchers did a survey about it.Over 36,000 volunteers joined in the survey and experienced many different kinds of music.Then the volunteers offered information about their personalities.Here are the results about the survey.
Pop Music.Fans of pop music are likely to be outgoing and honest.While pop music lovers are hardworking and have high selfesteem (自尊), researchers suggest that they may be easy to get worried.
Rock Music. When it comes to this kind of music, sometimes the aggressive image (好斗的印象) about rock music may show up in our mind.However, researchers found that fans of this kind of music are usually very gentle.They can be creative, but are often shy.
Classical Music. Classical music lovers are shyer.Those who are quiet may prefer to enjoy classical music.They feel comfortable with themselves and the peaceful world around them.
Rap or HipHop Music. People usually believe that rap lovers are more aggressive, but researchers have found there is no such relationship between them.They say rap fans are usually outgoing.
In my opinion, this research helps you know yourself and others better.
五、用英语讲好中国故事:薛谭学讴)短文填空(共10小题;每小题2,共20)
阅读下面短文,用方框内所给词汇的适当形式填空,使短文完整。
practice, red, he, music, student, while, stop, voice, proud, from
Long ago in ancient China, there was a young man named Xue Tan who loved singing.He became a student of Qin Qing, a great 36. ________ known for his magical voice.After practicing for a few months, Xue Tan became 37. ________.“I've learned everything!” he told his teacher.“I'm ready to leave and sing alone!”
Instead of getting angry, Qin Qing smiled and held a goodbye party for him on a quiet hillside.As the sun set, Qin Qing began to sing.His 38. ________ started softly, like a gentle breeze (微风).Then it grew louder and stronger, shaking the trees around them.The clouds in the pink evening sky seemed to freeze in place.Birds 39. ________ flying to listen, and even the wind went silent.
Xue Tan's face turned 40. ________ with shame.He realized his teacher's singing was like a roaring ocean, 41. ________ his own voice was just a tiny stream (溪流).He fell to his knees and cried, “I was wrong to think I knew everything! Please let me keep learning 42. ________ you.”
Qin Qing kindly helped 43. ________ up.“True skill isn't about showing off,” he said.“It's about listening to the world, to your heart, and to those who came before you.”
From that day on, Xue Tan decided to 44. ________ hard.He imitated (模仿) the rhythm of rainstorms and learned melodies from bird songs.Years later, when people praised his talent, he always said, “I'm still just Qin Qing's 45. ________.”
答案
一、1~5: BABAB 6~10: DBCDA
二、11~15: CBABD 16~20: BCCAD
三、A) 21~25: DBCAB
B) 26~30: BAADC
四、31. honest 32. creative 33. Classical 34. peaceful
35. outgoing
五、36. musician 37. proud 38. voice 39. stopped
40. red 41. while 42. from 43. him 44. practice
45. student
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