专题J907 Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm（说明文）【题型易-阅读理解精练】2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册（广东专用）

**基本信息** 以“音乐”为主题的说明文梯度训练，通过初阶到进阶的12篇语篇，系统提升学生说明文阅读理解能力，融合语言能力与文化意识培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |初阶练手|6篇（音乐与性格/节奏/情感等）|细节理解、词义猜测、主旨归纳|从音乐类型与性格关联切入，逐步延伸至节奏作用、情感影响，构建基础认知链| |进阶提升|6篇（音乐实验/品味差异/传统乐器等）|推理判断、观点态度、跨文化对比|深入探讨音乐社会功能、文化传承及中外音乐对比，形成从现象到本质的逻辑进阶|

单元话题精练 专题J907（说明文）单元话题 题型梯度特训（新教材人教版） Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 内 容 提 要 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 – 6 二、 进阶提升 Passage 7 -12 Passage 1 Do you want to know what your friends are really like? Take a look at their music playlist. More than 36,000 people, from all over the world, took part in an experiment (实验). It compared their personalities with how much they liked different musical styles. The results show that personalities do influence what we listen to. Here’s what certain musical styles say about who you are. RockLike the sound of loud guitars and heavy drum beats? This type of music sounds very exciting, but fans of it are often quite gentle. Country musicIf cowboy hats and guitars get you singing along, it’s possible that you’re hard-working, preferring traditional styles and values. JazzFans of this strong music always come up with new ideas and are good at learning. If you like the saxophone of John Coltrane, then you’re probably self-confident and easy to get on with. Classical musicIf Beethoven and Mozart have you turning up the music, you’re probably quiet, but happy with who you are and comfortable with the world around you. But the experiment didn’t tell the whole story: where we grow up, who we often go out with, and our personal experiences play into our taste, too. The songs you choose to be part of your life make you different from others. But no matter what style you like, music is for everyone. And enjoying different types of music lets you get a taste of cultures you might not have experienced before. So experiment with your playlist! 1. What influences our musical taste according to the experiment? A．Personalities. B．Friends. C．Parents. D．Instruments. 2. According to the passage, if Daniel is creative, what may be found in his playlist? A．Rock. B．Country music. C．Jazz. D．Classical music. 3. What can we learn from the experiment mentioned in the passage? A．People’s musical tastes are only decided by their personalities. B．Rock music fans are always very gentle and quiet. C．Classical music fans are usually unhappy with their daily life. D．Over 36,000 people from different countries joined the experiment. 4. What may be the writer’s advice for us? A．Changing our personalities. B．Trying different types of music. C．Doing experiments with friends. D．Getting more learning experiences. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A．How different cultures influence you. B．What your playlist says about you. C．What songs we can choose to enjoy. D．Why there are different musical styles. Passage 2 Rhythm: The Soul of All Music Every piece of music has one necessary part—rhythm. It is the regular beat that makes us tap our feet or nod our heads when we listen to songs. Without clear rhythm, music will sound messy and hard to follow. Different music styles carry totally different rhythmic feelings. Soft folk music has slow, gentle rhythm, which makes listeners calm down. Pop songs own light and catchy beats, so people love to sing along to them. Rap stands for fast, strong rhythm with spoken lyrics. Jazz uses special swing rhythm that jumps freely. Even Chinese traditional music like pipa solos has its own unique rhythmic rules. Many students think feeling rhythm is a born talent. In fact, it can be trained easily. You can clap hands to songs every day, or try simple percussion instruments. As you practice more, you will quickly catch the hidden beat inside any music. Rhythm connects music with our hearts. No matter what style you love, feeling the rhythm lets you truly enjoy the beauty of music. 1. What does the underlined word “catchy” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．刺耳的 B．朗朗上口的 C．悲伤的 D．吵闹的 2. What kind of rhythm does rap have? A．Slow and gentle B．Light and soft C．Fast and strong D．Slow and swing 3. What can we do to train our sense of rhythm? A．Only listen to quiet folk music B．Clap hands to music and play simple percussion C．Learn to write song lyrics alone D．Play the pipa for hours every day 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A．Rhythm is not important for music B．All music styles share the same rhythm C．The ability to feel rhythm can be trained D．Only talented people can follow pop songs 5. What is the main idea of this passage? A．Different musical instruments in China B．Rhythm is the core of music and its different styles C．How to write wonderful song lyrics D．The history of Chinese folk music Passage 3 Music and Emotions Have you ever wondered why certain songs make you feel happy, sad, or energetic? Scientists have discovered that music has a powerful effect on our emotions. This is because music activates different parts of our brains.How Music Affects Our Mood When we listen to music, our brains produce a chemical called dopamine. This chemical is linked to feelings of pleasure and happiness. That’s why listening to your favorite song can instantly improve your mood. Fast-paced music with a strong rhythm often makes people feel energetic and excited. Slow, quiet music, on the other hand, can help people relax and reduce stress.Music and Memory Music is also closely connected to memory. This is why a song can suddenly bring back a memory from long ago. When we hear a song that we used to listen to during a special time in our lives, we often remember that time clearly. This is because the brain connects music with emotions and experiences.Music Brings People Together Music is a universal language that can bring people from different cultures together. When people share music, they share feelings and experiences. This is why concerts and music festivals are so popular—they create a sense of community and connection.Music in Our Daily Lives Many people use music to improve their daily lives. Some listen to music while exercising to stay motivated. Others play music in the background while studying or working. Even babies respond to music! Studies show that music can help babies develop language skills and emotional understanding. 1. What chemical does the brain produce when we listen to music? A．Adrenaline. B．Dopamine. C．Glucose. D．Oxygen. 2. What kind of music can help people relax according to the passage? A．Fast-paced music with strong rhythm. B．Slow, quiet music. C．Rock music. D．Pop music. 3. Why does a song often bring back a memory from long ago? A．Because the song is very old. B．Because the brain connects music with emotions. C．Because the song is popular. D．Because people practice recalling. 4. According to the passage, why are concerts and music festivals popular? A．Because they are free. B．Because they create a sense of community. C．Because they have famous singers. D．Because they are held outdoors. 5. What is the main idea of this passage? A．Different types of music. B．How music affects our emotions and lives. C．The history of music. D．How to become a musician. Passage 4 Folk songs are created by common local people and passed down for generations. Unlike written songs made by famous musicians, most early folk songs had no clear writers. Local people sang them during farm work, festivals or family parties to express their true feelings. Different places in China have special folk song styles. Northwest folk songs have loud, high voices, describing wide fields and mountains. Southern folk songs sound soft and sweet, talking about rivers, fish and quiet village life. Each place’s natural environment shapes its special music rhythm. In the past, folk songs were only passed by mouth. Old people sang them to children, and kids remembered the words and rhythms. As time went by, some folk songs were lost because no one taught them anymore. To save this cultural treasure, many music workers traveled to villages to record old people’s songs from the last century. These recordings are kept in national music museums. Now schools also take action. Many middle schools add folk music lessons to art classes. Students learn to sing local folk songs and play simple traditional instruments. Music festivals with folk styles are held every year in many cities. More young people start to fall in love with the old rhythms from our ancestors. Every folk song carries stories of ordinary people. When we listen and sing them, we feel the warm rhythm of our history and culture. 1. Who created early folk songs? A．Famous professional musicians B．Common local people C．Foreign music experts D．Ancient poets only 2. Why do northwest and southern folk songs sound different? A．Different local natural environments B．Different musical instruments in cities C．Different exam rules for students D．Different festivals every year 3. What did music workers do to save old folk songs? A．Wrote many new pop songs instead B．Recorded old villagers’ folk songs C．Stopped all school music classes D．Sold old music records abroad 4. Which way helps students learn folk songs now? A．Folk music lessons at school B．Watching foreign music shows C．Only listening to online rap songs D．Traveling abroad every holiday 5. What is the writer’s opinion about folk songs? A．Folk songs are out of date and useless B．Folk songs carry our historical culture C．Young people will never enjoy folk songs D．Folk songs should not be kept in museums Passage 5 Have you ever listened to a piece of music that gave you chills? That feeling is not just in your head—it is real and it has a name: “frisson”, a French word that means “a shiver of excitement”. Scientists have found that music can cause real physical changes in our bodies. When we listen to music that we enjoy, our brains release dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel pleasure and happiness. This is the same chemical that is released when we eat delicious food or spend time with people we love. Music also helps us connect with others. When people sing together or play instruments in a group, their heartbeats actually begin to beat at the same rhythm. This is one reason why music has been part of human culture for thousands of years—it brings people together in a way that words alone cannot. Perhaps the most amazing power of music is its ability to reach people who have lost their memories. Studies have shown that patients with Alzheimer’s disease can still remember and sing songs from their youth, even when they cannot remember their own family members. Music seems to be stored in a different part of the brain that is less affected by the disease. Whether you are a professional musician or just someone who enjoys listening to the radio, music has the power to change your mood, bring back memories, and connect you to others. As the great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” 1. What is “frisson”? A．A type of music from France. B．A shiver of excitement caused by music. C．A chemical in the brain. D．A musical instrument. 2. What chemical does the brain release when we enjoy music? A．Oxygen. B．Protein. C．Dopamine. D．Vitamin. 3. Why has music been part of human culture for thousands of years, according to the passage? A．It helps people make money. B．It brings people together. C．It is easy to learn. D．It makes people famous. 4. What can we learn about Alzheimer’s patients from the passage? A．They can no longer hear music. B．They often forget how to play instruments. C．They can still remember songs from their youth. D．They do not enjoy music anymore. 5. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain how to become a professional musician. B．To describe different types of music. C．To show the power and importance of music. D．To compare music with other art forms. Passage 6 The Power of Folk Music When people think of music, they often think of pop stars and big concerts. But there is another kind of music that has been part of human culture for centuries—folk music. Folk music is the traditional music of a community or country. It is passed down from generation to generation and reflects the history, culture, and daily life of ordinary people. Unlike pop music, which is often written for commercial success, folk music is usually created for personal expression and community celebration. One of the most famous examples of folk music is Polish folk music. At one time, this kind of music was looked down on by educated people. They thought it was too simple and common. However, the great composer Chopin showed the world its true value. He used Polish folk music in his own works, making it an important characteristic of his music. Thanks to him, Polish folk music became respected and admired around the world. Folk music is also important because it helps people connect with their roots. When people hear the folk songs of their homeland, they feel a sense of belonging and pride. This is especially true for people who live far from home. Folk music keeps their culture alive. In many countries, folk music continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Modern artists often mix folk music with pop or rock music, creating exciting new styles. This shows that folk music is not just something from the past—it is alive and growing. 1. What is folk music according to the passage? A．Music written for commercial success. B．Traditional music of a community or country. C．Music played by famous musicians. D．Music that is always fast and lively. 2. Why was Polish folk music looked down on at one time? A．Because it was too expensive. B．Because it was thought to be too simple and common. C．Because it was not well-known. D．Because it was difficult to play. 3. What role did Chopin play in the history of Polish folk music? A．He created it. B．He helped people value it more. C．He ignored it. D．He replaced it with classical music. 4. What does the underlined word “roots” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Musical instruments. B．Food and clothing. C．Family and cultural origins. D．Famous singers. 5. What does the author think about the future of folk music? A．It will disappear soon. B．It will continue to inspire new generations. C．It will be replaced by pop music. D．It will only be listened to by old people. Passage 7 How Music Makes a Difference Music is more than just sound. It is a powerful force that can change the way we feel and think. Many people turn to music when they are happy, sad, or stressed. Music can help us relax, inspire us, and even heal us. Some people are drawn to music that tells a story. They enjoy songs that have meaningful lyrics and emotional melodies. Others prefer music that is fast and energetic. They love music that makes them want to dance or move. For many people, music is a way to express themselves when words are not enough. One example of music’s power is the story of Chris. Chris is a shy boy who finds it difficult to talk to others. However, he is able to communicate through his piano playing. When he plays, he feels confident and happy. The music that he plays touches the hearts of the people who listen to it. Music also brings people together. At concerts, thousands of people who have different backgrounds come together to enjoy the same music. It creates a sense of community and belonging that is hard to find elsewhere. In conclusion, music is a gift that we should all treasure. It has the power to heal, connect, and inspire. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A．Music is only for professional musicians. B．Music is a powerful force that can affect our emotions and bring people together. C．Pop music is better than classical music. D．Music is not important in our daily lives. 2. Why do some people listen to music? A．Only when they are happy. B．To relax, inspire, and heal. C．Only when they are sad. D．To avoid talking to people. 3. What kind of music do people who like storytelling enjoy? A．Fast and energetic music. B．Music with meaningful lyrics and emotional melodies. C．Electronic music. D．Music without any words. 4. How does Chris communicate with others? A．By talking to them. B．Through his piano playing. C．By writing letters. D．By using social media. 5. What does music create at concerts according to the passage? A．Competition. B．A sense of community and belonging. C．Loneliness. D．Stress. Passage 8 Music is everywhere in our daily life. Different rhythms influence our moods in different ways. Slow, soft music such as folk songs and light piano pieces can make us relaxed when we feel tired or worried. Fast rock and pop music can lift our spirits when we feel upset. A music teacher called Ms. Li did a small study in her school. She divided 120 students into three groups. Group 1 listened to soft Chinese folk music before exams; Group 2 listened to loud pop music; Group 3 had no music at all. The result was surprising. Most students in Group 1 said they felt calm and clear-minded during tests. Their scores were 8-10 points higher on average. Students in Group 2 felt excited but nervous. They found it hard to focus on their paper. Group 3 felt common stress without any special change. Ms. Li explained the reason. Slow traditional music has gentle, steady rhythms. It slows down our heartbeat and clears our busy minds. Quick pop beats make our brains too active, so it’s hard to pay attention to difficult problems. This study gives us a useful tip. If you have heavy schoolwork or important exams, try to spend ten minutes listening to quiet folk music. It will help you feel peaceful and perform better. Besides, music with beautiful traditional rhythms also lets us know more about our own culture while relaxing ourselves. 1. What kind of music helps people relax according to Paragraph 1? A．Loud rock music. B．Soft slow folk music. C．Fast pop songs. D．Rap music with strong beats. 2. How many students took part in Ms. Li’s study? A．8. B．10. C．120. D．3. 3. Why did Group 1 get higher exam scores? A．Folk music made them calm and focused. B．They studied harder than other groups. C．The music gave them exam answers. D．They liked all kinds of loud music. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A．Fast pop music helps students get high marks. B．Music rhythm influences people’s feelings. C．No music is the best choice before exams. D．Folk music is only popular with old people. 5. Where can we most probably read this text? A．A school education magazine. B．A travel guidebook. C．A sports newspaper. D．A cooking book. Passage 9 Most people enjoy listening to music. But when you ask your classmates what they like listening to, you are likely to get many different answers. Why do different people have different musical tastes? Do you know about the reasons? What do these differences say about us? Researchers set out to answer these questions. They surveyed 350,000 people from 50 different countries. Then, they detected some connections between musical tastes and personality. Outgoing people preferred music with a fast rhythm (节奏), such as rap. Country music lovers were shown to be more responsible. The researchers guessed worried people might like either sad music or rhythmic music. But it turned out that these people liked neither. Instead, they preferred loud and powerful music. The researchers also said that climate might influence people’s musical tastes and personality. People in warmer climate preferred rhythmic music. They were more outgoing. This might be a result of longer daylight hours and warmer evenings. They encouraged people to join in social activities. Of course, we might not divide people simply by their musical tastes. The study just showed us that people from different cultures are more similar than we think. “People are divided by languages and cultures,” said Dr. David Greenberg, “But if an outgoing person in one part of the world likes the same music as outgoing people elsewhere, then we can say that music is really like a powerful bridge.” 1. How does the writer develop Paragraph 1? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By telling the truth. 2. What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The researchers. B．Outgoing people. C．Worried people. D．Music lovers. 3. Who might be interested in loud music? A．A lively basketball player from South Africa. B．An outgoing businessman from Switzerland. C．A worried mother from North China. D．A patient clerk from Colombia. 4. Why can music be considered as a powerful bridge for all people? A．Because people from different countries build a bridge to music. B．Because people from different cultures have different tastes of music. C．Because people with different personality prefer the same taste of music. D．Because music is a good way of communication between people with similar personality. 5. What is this passage mainly about? A．The ways to be an outgoing person. B．A study about different kinds of music. C．A survey about how to show your feelings. D．The musical tastes between different people. Passage 10 When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I preferred. They said to me, “David, the music you like listening to is a lot of noise.” At the same time, my father described the music that he liked as beautiful. As it turns out, they are not alone. As I grow older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that? The mere exposure effect (纯粹接触效应) may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to popular music and discussing it with our friends. The new songs and singers during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, we are busy working and raising our families. We don’t have so much time to look for new music. Instead, we prefer to listen to our old favourites. According to studies, by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music. But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Some types of music began as a rebellion by young people against out-of-date ways of doing things. These types include punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal and more. They naturally interest younger listeners. Do your parents dislike the music you like too? Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that. 1. Which of the following charts correctly shows “the mere exposure effect”? (Preference: 偏爱，Level of familiarity: 熟悉度) A． B． C． D． 2. Why do many older people dislike new music? ①Because the new music sounds terrible. ②Because they are afraid of noise. ③Because most new music is not written for them. ④Because they are not familiar with the new music. A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．②④ 3. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “rebellion” in Paragraph 3? A．Purpose. B．Sense. C．Praise. D．Disagreement. 4. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．New music will become more popular with older people. B．Older people will try to listen to different kinds of new music. C．People will know it’s normal that older people dislike new music. D．More beautiful and simple songs will be written for older people. 5. What can be the best title for the passage? A．Why don’t Your Parents Like the Music You Like? B．What's the Real Meaning of the Mere Exposure Effect? C．When do Most Young People Stop Exploring New Music? D．How do Young People Like Different Types of New Music? Passage 11 Feel the rhythm: Traditional Chinese folk music has a history of thousands of years. It carries our culture, stories and feelings. Unlike Western music which mainly uses pianos and violins, Chinese folk music has special instruments such as erhu, pipa, guzheng and dizi. Each instrument creates its own special sound and mood. The erhu is often called the Chinese violin. It only has two strings, but it can produce sounds full of sadness and warmth. Erquan Yingyue, the famous erhu work by Abing, is a perfect example. When you listen to it, you can feel the musician’s hard life and his deep love for the world around him. This piece of music is played in many international concerts every year and highly praised by foreign music experts. The guzheng has a brighter, softer sound. It is usually used to play beautiful songs about mountains, rivers and spring scenes. Many old poems were written to match guzheng music. In ancient times, guzheng was popular among ladies from rich families. Today, many children learn to play guzheng as a hobby. However, traditional folk music faces some challenges now. Lots of teenagers are crazy about foreign pop, rap and rock. They think old folk music sounds slow and boring. To change this situation, modern musicians are making new changes. They mix traditional instrumental sounds with modern pop beats. This new style of music quickly wins young people’s hearts. Music is a treasure of our nation. It’s everyone’s duty to listen to, enjoy and spread traditional Chinese rhythms. 1. What is the main idea of the whole passage? A．The history of Western pop music. B．Introduction to Chinese traditional folk music. C．How to learn to play erhu well. D．Differences between pop and rock music. 2. Which instrument is known as Chinese violin? A．Pipa. B．Guzheng. C．Erhu. D．Dizi. 3. What feeling does Erquan Yingyue show? A．Only great happiness. B．Pain and love for life. C．Anger and loneliness. D．Excitement for festivals. 4. What do modern musicians do to attract teenagers? A．Stop playing all traditional instruments. B．Mix folk sounds with modern pop beats. C．Write more sad old-style songs only. D．Hold fewer music concerts every year. 5. The underlined word “treasure” means ________. A．宝藏 B．负担 C．噪音 D．规则 Passage 12 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Chopin: A Great Inspiration When the great composer Robert Schumann first heard a work which was written by young Chopin, he said, “Hats off, gentlemen! A genius!” Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) is considered one of the greatest musicians in history. During his short lifetime, he was celebrated as one of the world’s greatest pianists, even though he only gave around 30 concerts. He was also a gifted composer who left behind more than 200 musical works. Chopin was born in a village in Poland. He didn’t attend music school until he was 16, but soon outdid his teachers. His parents sent him to Vienna in 1829 to widen his musical experience. By 1832, he had made his way to Paris, the city that he would call home for the rest of his life. Chopin was not only a great pianist, but also a respected piano teacher. He often told his students, “Put all your soul into it! Play the way you feel!” This is advice that is still followed by musicians today. Polish folk music was a kind of music that some people looked down on at the time—it was seen as too simple and common. But it became an important characteristic of Chopin’s music. His use of Polish folk music caused people to see it as a valuable art form. His music also helped build a nation which was divided up by other countries. By using Polish folk music, Chopin seemed to be saying to the world, “We are our own country with our own culture! We are our own people!” Chopin’s music encouraged his people and helped them keep going through years of difficulty. Today, the Polish people proudly think of Poland as the country of Chopin. When Chopin died from ill health at 39, thousands of people travelled from faraway countries to attend his funeral. Today, people around the world still listen to his moving and often sad music. It is studied in music schools, played by pianists, heard in films and on TV, and loved by listeners young and old. 1. How many musical works did Chopin leave behind? A．Around 30. B．More than 200. C．Around 39. D．More than 2000. 2. Where did Chopin go in 1829 to widen his musical experience? A．Paris. B．Vienna. C．Poland. D．London. 3. What did some people think of Polish folk music before Chopin? A．It was valuable and beautiful. B．It was too simple and common. C．It was difficult to understand. D．It was popular around the world. 4. How did Chopin’s music help his nation? A．It taught people how to play the piano. B．It encouraged his people and helped them keep going. C．It made Poland the most powerful country. D．It created many new jobs for people. 5. What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Chopin’s difficult childhood. B．How Chopin learned to play the piano. C．Chopin’s life and his influence on music and his nation. D．Why Chopin died at a young age. 14 / 14乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $单元话题精练 专题J907（说明文）单元话题 题型梯度特训（新教材人教版） Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 内 容 提 要 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 – 6 二、 进阶提升 Passage 7 -12 Passage 1 Do you want to know what your friends are really like? Take a look at their music playlist. More than 36,000 people, from all over the world, took part in an experiment (实验). It compared their personalities with how much they liked different musical styles. The results show that personalities do influence what we listen to. Here’s what certain musical styles say about who you are. RockLike the sound of loud guitars and heavy drum beats? This type of music sounds very exciting, but fans of it are often quite gentle. Country musicIf cowboy hats and guitars get you singing along, it’s possible that you’re hard-working, preferring traditional styles and values. JazzFans of this strong music always come up with new ideas and are good at learning. If you like the saxophone of John Coltrane, then you’re probably self-confident and easy to get on with. Classical musicIf Beethoven and Mozart have you turning up the music, you’re probably quiet, but happy with who you are and comfortable with the world around you. But the experiment didn’t tell the whole story: where we grow up, who we often go out with, and our personal experiences play into our taste, too. The songs you choose to be part of your life make you different from others. But no matter what style you like, music is for everyone. And enjoying different types of music lets you get a taste of cultures you might not have experienced before. So experiment with your playlist! 1. What influences our musical taste according to the experiment? A．Personalities. B．Friends. C．Parents. D．Instruments. 2. According to the passage, if Daniel is creative, what may be found in his playlist? A．Rock. B．Country music. C．Jazz. D．Classical music. 3. What can we learn from the experiment mentioned in the passage? A．People’s musical tastes are only decided by their personalities. B．Rock music fans are always very gentle and quiet. C．Classical music fans are usually unhappy with their daily life. D．Over 36,000 people from different countries joined the experiment. 4. What may be the writer’s advice for us? A．Changing our personalities. B．Trying different types of music. C．Doing experiments with friends. D．Getting more learning experiences. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A．How different cultures influence you. B．What your playlist says about you. C．What songs we can choose to enjoy. D．Why there are different musical styles. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文介绍一项有关音乐喜好与性格的实验，介绍四种音乐爱好者对应的性格特点，同时说明还有其他因素影响音乐品味，并建议大家尝试不同类型音乐。 【详解】1. 根据第一段“The results show that personalities do influence what we listen to.”可知，实验表明性格会影响我们的音乐品味。 2. 根据Jazz板块“Fans of this strong music always come up with new ideas and are good at learning.”，可知爵士乐爱好者善于想出新想法，富有创造力。富有创造力的Daniel歌单里可能有爵士乐。 3. 根据第一段“More than 36,000 people, from all over the world, took part in an experiment.”，可知超过36000名来自不同国家的人参与实验。 4. 根据文末“And enjoying different types of music lets you get a taste of cultures you might not have experienced before. So experiment with your playlist!”，可知作者建议我们尝试不同种类的音乐。 5. 根据首段末尾“Here’s what certain musical styles say about who you are.”，可知全文围绕歌单里的音乐能反映出一个人的性格展开。B选项符合题意。 Passage 2 Rhythm: The Soul of All Music Every piece of music has one necessary part—rhythm. It is the regular beat that makes us tap our feet or nod our heads when we listen to songs. Without clear rhythm, music will sound messy and hard to follow. Different music styles carry totally different rhythmic feelings. Soft folk music has slow, gentle rhythm, which makes listeners calm down. Pop songs own light and catchy beats, so people love to sing along to them. Rap stands for fast, strong rhythm with spoken lyrics. Jazz uses special swing rhythm that jumps freely. Even Chinese traditional music like pipa solos has its own unique rhythmic rules. Many students think feeling rhythm is a born talent. In fact, it can be trained easily. You can clap hands to songs every day, or try simple percussion instruments. As you practice more, you will quickly catch the hidden beat inside any music. Rhythm connects music with our hearts. No matter what style you love, feeling the rhythm lets you truly enjoy the beauty of music. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What does the underlined word “catchy” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．刺耳的 B．朗朗上口的 C．悲伤的 D．吵闹的 2. What kind of rhythm does rap have? A．Slow and gentle B．Light and soft C．Fast and strong D．Slow and swing 3. What can we do to train our sense of rhythm? A．Only listen to quiet folk music B．Clap hands to music and play simple percussion C．Learn to write song lyrics alone D．Play the pipa for hours every day 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A．Rhythm is not important for music B．All music styles share the same rhythm C．The ability to feel rhythm can be trained D．Only talented people can follow pop songs 5. What is the main idea of this passage? A．Different musical instruments in China B．Rhythm is the core of music and its different styles C．How to write wonderful song lyrics D．The history of Chinese folk music 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了节奏（Rhythm）是所有音乐的灵魂。文章详细阐述了不同音乐风格中所蕴含的不同节奏特点，并明确指出感受节奏的能力并非纯靠天赋，而是可以通过日常练习来培养的。 【详解】1. 根据文章第二段中“Pop songs own light and catchy beats, so people love to sing along to them.”可以推断出，既然人们喜欢跟着一起唱，说明这种节拍是容易被记住、容易传唱的。结合选项，B项“朗朗上口的”最符合语境逻辑。 2. 根据文章第二段中的原句“Rap stands for fast, strong rhythm with spoken lyrics.”可以直接得出结论，Rap具有“fast and strong”的节奏。 3. 根据文章第三段提到的训练方法：“You can clap hands to songs every day, or try simple percussion instruments.”可知，选项B“Clap hands to music and play simple percussion”与原文描述完全一致。 4. 根据文章第三段“In fact, it can be trained easily.”可知，感受节奏的能力是可以后天培养的，C项表述正确。选项A错在第一段明确说节奏是音乐的“necessary part”；选项B错在第二段提到“Different music styles carry totally different rhythmic feelings”；选项D与文章第三段“容易被训练”的观点相悖。 5. 观察文章标题“Rhythm: The Soul of All Music”以及全文结构：第一段总述节奏在音乐中的核心地位，第二段分述各种音乐风格中的节奏特征，第三段说明节奏感可以培养，最后一段总结升华。全文始终紧扣“节奏”展开，选项B“Rhythm is the core of music and its different styles”最能全面概括文章主旨。 Passage 3 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Music and Emotions Have you ever wondered why certain songs make you feel happy, sad, or energetic? Scientists have discovered that music has a powerful effect on our emotions. This is because music activates different parts of our brains.How Music Affects Our Mood When we listen to music, our brains produce a chemical called dopamine. This chemical is linked to feelings of pleasure and happiness. That’s why listening to your favorite song can instantly improve your mood. Fast-paced music with a strong rhythm often makes people feel energetic and excited. Slow, quiet music, on the other hand, can help people relax and reduce stress.Music and Memory Music is also closely connected to memory. This is why a song can suddenly bring back a memory from long ago. When we hear a song that we used to listen to during a special time in our lives, we often remember that time clearly. This is because the brain connects music with emotions and experiences.Music Brings People Together Music is a universal language that can bring people from different cultures together. When people share music, they share feelings and experiences. This is why concerts and music festivals are so popular—they create a sense of community and connection.Music in Our Daily Lives Many people use music to improve their daily lives. Some listen to music while exercising to stay motivated. Others play music in the background while studying or working. Even babies respond to music! Studies show that music can help babies develop language skills and emotional understanding. 1. What chemical does the brain produce when we listen to music? A．Adrenaline. B．Dopamine. C．Glucose. D．Oxygen. 2. What kind of music can help people relax according to the passage? A．Fast-paced music with strong rhythm. B．Slow, quiet music. C．Rock music. D．Pop music. 3. Why does a song often bring back a memory from long ago? A．Because the song is very old. B．Because the brain connects music with emotions. C．Because the song is popular. D．Because people practice recalling. 4. According to the passage, why are concerts and music festivals popular? A．Because they are free. B．Because they create a sense of community. C．Because they have famous singers. D．Because they are held outdoors. 5. What is the main idea of this passage? A．Different types of music. B．How music affects our emotions and lives. C．The history of music. D．How to become a musician. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了音乐对情绪、记忆力的影响，音乐联结人群的作用，以及音乐在日常生活里的多样应用，阐明了音乐和人类情感、生活的密切关联。 【详解】1. 第二段指出研究细节：“When we listen to music, our brains produce a chemical called dopamine”，这直接说明人们聆听音乐时大脑会分泌多巴胺这种化学物质。 2. 第二段作出区分说明：“Slow, quiet music, on the other hand, can help people relax and reduce stress”，能够帮助人们放松、缓解压力的是舒缓安静的音乐。 3. 第三段给出原因解释：“This is because the brain connects music with emotions and experiences”，大脑会将音乐和情绪、过往经历建立绑定，所以一首歌能勾起久远的回忆。 4. 第四段点明缘由：“This is why concerts and music festivals are so popular—they create a sense of community and connection”，音乐会和音乐节受欢迎，是因为它们能营造社群归属感与联结感。 5. 全文分板块依次介绍音乐影响情绪、关联记忆、凝聚不同文化人群、优化日常生活的内容，核心主旨是说明音乐如何作用于我们的情绪与生活。 Passage 4 Folk songs are created by common local people and passed down for generations. Unlike written songs made by famous musicians, most early folk songs had no clear writers. Local people sang them during farm work, festivals or family parties to express their true feelings. Different places in China have special folk song styles. Northwest folk songs have loud, high voices, describing wide fields and mountains. Southern folk songs sound soft and sweet, talking about rivers, fish and quiet village life. Each place’s natural environment shapes its special music rhythm. In the past, folk songs were only passed by mouth. Old people sang them to children, and kids remembered the words and rhythms. As time went by, some folk songs were lost because no one taught them anymore. To save this cultural treasure, many music workers traveled to villages to record old people’s songs from the last century. These recordings are kept in national music museums. Now schools also take action. Many middle schools add folk music lessons to art classes. Students learn to sing local folk songs and play simple traditional instruments. Music festivals with folk styles are held every year in many cities. More young people start to fall in love with the old rhythms from our ancestors. Every folk song carries stories of ordinary people. When we listen and sing them, we feel the warm rhythm of our history and culture. 1. Who created early folk songs? A．Famous professional musicians B．Common local people C．Foreign music experts D．Ancient poets only 2. Why do northwest and southern folk songs sound different? A．Different local natural environments B．Different musical instruments in cities C．Different exam rules for students D．Different festivals every year 3. What did music workers do to save old folk songs? A．Wrote many new pop songs instead B．Recorded old villagers’ folk songs C．Stopped all school music classes D．Sold old music records abroad 4. Which way helps students learn folk songs now? A．Folk music lessons at school B．Watching foreign music shows C．Only listening to online rap songs D．Traveling abroad every holiday 5. What is the writer’s opinion about folk songs? A．Folk songs are out of date and useless B．Folk songs carry our historical culture C．Young people will never enjoy folk songs D．Folk songs should not be kept in museums 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍民歌由普通民众创作、因地形成不同风格，讲述民歌口口相传的传承方式、当下面临失传的困境，以及社会各界开展的民歌保护行动，点明民歌承载历史文化的价值。 【详解】1. 原文第一段：Folk songs are created by common local people and passed down for generations. 早期民歌由当地普通民众创作。 2. 原文第二段：Each place’s natural environment shapes its special music rhythm. 各地自然环境造就了西北民歌与南方民歌截然不同的风格。 3. 原文第三段：many music workers travelled to villages to record old people’s songs from the last century. 音乐工作者前往乡村，录制老一辈传唱的老歌来挽救民歌。 4. 原文第四段：Many middle schools add folk music lessons to art classes. 学校开设民歌音乐课，帮助学生学习民歌。 5. 文章末尾：Every folk song carries stories of ordinary people. When we listen and sing them, we feel the warm rhythm of our history and culture. 作者认为民歌承载着我们的历史与文化。 Passage 5 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Have you ever listened to a piece of music that gave you chills? That feeling is not just in your head—it is real and it has a name: “frisson”, a French word that means “a shiver of excitement”. Scientists have found that music can cause real physical changes in our bodies. When we listen to music that we enjoy, our brains release dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel pleasure and happiness. This is the same chemical that is released when we eat delicious food or spend time with people we love. Music also helps us connect with others. When people sing together or play instruments in a group, their heartbeats actually begin to beat at the same rhythm. This is one reason why music has been part of human culture for thousands of years—it brings people together in a way that words alone cannot. Perhaps the most amazing power of music is its ability to reach people who have lost their memories. Studies have shown that patients with Alzheimer’s disease can still remember and sing songs from their youth, even when they cannot remember their own family members. Music seems to be stored in a different part of the brain that is less affected by the disease. Whether you are a professional musician or just someone who enjoys listening to the radio, music has the power to change your mood, bring back memories, and connect you to others. As the great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” 1. What is “frisson”? A．A type of music from France. B．A shiver of excitement caused by music. C．A chemical in the brain. D．A musical instrument. 2. What chemical does the brain release when we enjoy music? A．Oxygen. B．Protein. C．Dopamine. D．Vitamin. 3. Why has music been part of human culture for thousands of years, according to the passage? A．It helps people make money. B．It brings people together. C．It is easy to learn. D．It makes people famous. 4. What can we learn about Alzheimer’s patients from the passage? A．They can no longer hear music. B．They often forget how to play instruments. C．They can still remember songs from their youth. D．They do not enjoy music anymore. 5. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain how to become a professional musician. B．To describe different types of music. C．To show the power and importance of music. D．To compare music with other art forms. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了音乐对人的生理、社交和记忆等方面的积极影响，阐述了音乐的力量和重要性。 【详解】1. 第一段提到：“frisson, a French word that means ‘a shiver of excitement’”，说明frisson是指由音乐引起的一种兴奋的颤抖感。 2. 第二段指出：“our brains release dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel pleasure and happiness”，说明当我们享受音乐时，大脑释放的是多巴胺。 3. 第三段明确指出：“this is one reason why music has been part of human culture for thousands of years—it brings people together”，说明音乐之所以长期存在于人类文化中，是因为它能将人们聚集在一起。 4. 第四段提到：“patients with Alzheimer’s disease can still remember and sing songs from their youth, even when they cannot remember their own family members”，说明阿尔茨海默病患者仍能记住年轻时的歌曲。 5. 全文从音乐带来的生理反应、社交连接、对记忆疾病患者的影响等多个角度，阐述了音乐的力量和重要性，最后还引用尼采的话强调音乐的价值，因此作者的主要目的是展示音乐的力量和重要性。 Passage 6 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 The Power of Folk Music When people think of music, they often think of pop stars and big concerts. But there is another kind of music that has been part of human culture for centuries—folk music. Folk music is the traditional music of a community or country. It is passed down from generation to generation and reflects the history, culture, and daily life of ordinary people. Unlike pop music, which is often written for commercial success, folk music is usually created for personal expression and community celebration. One of the most famous examples of folk music is Polish folk music. At one time, this kind of music was looked down on by educated people. They thought it was too simple and common. However, the great composer Chopin showed the world its true value. He used Polish folk music in his own works, making it an important characteristic of his music. Thanks to him, Polish folk music became respected and admired around the world. Folk music is also important because it helps people connect with their roots. When people hear the folk songs of their homeland, they feel a sense of belonging and pride. This is especially true for people who live far from home. Folk music keeps their culture alive. In many countries, folk music continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Modern artists often mix folk music with pop or rock music, creating exciting new styles. This shows that folk music is not just something from the past—it is alive and growing. 1. What is folk music according to the passage? A．Music written for commercial success. B．Traditional music of a community or country. C．Music played by famous musicians. D．Music that is always fast and lively. 2. Why was Polish folk music looked down on at one time? A．Because it was too expensive. B．Because it was thought to be too simple and common. C．Because it was not well-known. D．Because it was difficult to play. 3. What role did Chopin play in the history of Polish folk music? A．He created it. B．He helped people value it more. C．He ignored it. D．He replaced it with classical music. 4. What does the underlined word “roots” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Musical instruments. B．Food and clothing. C．Family and cultural origins. D．Famous singers. 5. What does the author think about the future of folk music? A．It will disappear soon. B．It will continue to inspire new generations. C．It will be replaced by pop music. D．It will only be listened to by old people. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了民间音乐的定义、历史价值、文化意义以及其在当代的活力与发展前景。 【详解】1. 根据原文第二段“Folk music is the traditional music of a community or country.”可知，民间音乐是一个社群或国家的传统音乐。 2. 根据原文第三段“They thought it was too simple and common.”可知，他们认为它太简单、太普通。 3. 根据原文第三段“He used Polish folk music in his own works, making it an important characteristic of his music. Thanks to him, Polish folk music became respected and admired around the world.”可知，他在自己的作品中使用波兰民间音乐，使其成为他音乐的重要特征。多亏了他，波兰民间音乐在全世界受到尊重和赞赏。这表明Chopin让人们更加重视了波兰民间音乐。 4. 根据原文第四段“When people hear the folk songs of their homeland, they feel a sense of belonging and pride. This is especially true for people who live far from home.”可知，当人们听到家乡的民歌时，会有归属感和自豪感。这对远离家乡的人尤其如此。“roots”在这里指“根源、出身”，对应“Family and cultural origins.” 5. 根据原文最后一段第一句“In many countries, folk music continues to inspire new generations of musicians.”可知，在许多国家，民间音乐继续激励新一代音乐家。 Passage 7 How Music Makes a Difference Music is more than just sound. It is a powerful force that can change the way we feel and think. Many people turn to music when they are happy, sad, or stressed. Music can help us relax, inspire us, and even heal us. Some people are drawn to music that tells a story. They enjoy songs that have meaningful lyrics and emotional melodies. Others prefer music that is fast and energetic. They love music that makes them want to dance or move. For many people, music is a way to express themselves when words are not enough. One example of music’s power is the story of Chris. Chris is a shy boy who finds it difficult to talk to others. However, he is able to communicate through his piano playing. When he plays, he feels confident and happy. The music that he plays touches the hearts of the people who listen to it. Music also brings people together. At concerts, thousands of people who have different backgrounds come together to enjoy the same music. It creates a sense of community and belonging that is hard to find elsewhere. In conclusion, music is a gift that we should all treasure. It has the power to heal, connect, and inspire. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A．Music is only for professional musicians. B．Music is a powerful force that can affect our emotions and bring people together. C．Pop music is better than classical music. D．Music is not important in our daily lives. 2. Why do some people listen to music? A．Only when they are happy. B．To relax, inspire, and heal. C．Only when they are sad. D．To avoid talking to people. 3. What kind of music do people who like storytelling enjoy? A．Fast and energetic music. B．Music with meaningful lyrics and emotional melodies. C．Electronic music. D．Music without any words. 4. How does Chris communicate with others? A．By talking to them. B．Through his piano playing. C．By writing letters. D．By using social media. 5. What does music create at concerts according to the passage? A．Competition. B．A sense of community and belonging. C．Loneliness. D．Stress. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文主要介绍音乐拥有强大力量，能调节人的情绪、治愈心灵；人们可以借助音乐抒发内心；不善言辞的人也能靠音乐与人交流；音乐还能凝聚不同的人，拉近彼此距离，值得我们珍惜。 【详解】1. 通读全文可知，文章第一段提到音乐是改变我们感受和思考的强大力量，第四段提到音乐将人们聚集在一起，最后一段总结音乐有治愈、连接和激励的力量。选项B“音乐是一种强大的力量，可以影响我们的情绪并把人们聚集在一起”最能概括文章主旨。 2. 根据第一段最后一句“Music can help us relax, inspire us, and even heal us.”可知，人们听音乐是为了放松、激励和治愈。 3. 根据第二段“Some people are drawn to music that tells a story. They enjoy songs that have meaningful lyrics and emotional melodies.”可知，喜欢故事性音乐的人喜欢有意义的歌词和富有情感的旋律。 4. 根据第三段“However, he is able to communicate through his piano playing.”可知，Chris通过弹钢琴与他人交流。 5. 根据第四段“It creates a sense of community and belonging that is hard to find elsewhere.”可知，音乐在音乐会上创造社区感和归属感。 Passage 8 Music is everywhere in our daily life. Different rhythms influence our moods in different ways. Slow, soft music such as folk songs and light piano pieces can make us relaxed when we feel tired or worried. Fast rock and pop music can lift our spirits when we feel upset. A music teacher called Ms. Li did a small study in her school. She divided 120 students into three groups. Group 1 listened to soft Chinese folk music before exams; Group 2 listened to loud pop music; Group 3 had no music at all. The result was surprising. Most students in Group 1 said they felt calm and clear-minded during tests. Their scores were 8-10 points higher on average. Students in Group 2 felt excited but nervous. They found it hard to focus on their paper. Group 3 felt common stress without any special change. Ms. Li explained the reason. Slow traditional music has gentle, steady rhythms. It slows down our heartbeat and clears our busy minds. Quick pop beats make our brains too active, so it’s hard to pay attention to difficult problems. This study gives us a useful tip. If you have heavy schoolwork or important exams, try to spend ten minutes listening to quiet folk music. It will help you feel peaceful and perform better. Besides, music with beautiful traditional rhythms also lets us know more about our own culture while relaxing ourselves. 1. What kind of music helps people relax according to Paragraph 1? A．Loud rock music. B．Soft slow folk music. C．Fast pop songs. D．Rap music with strong beats. 2. How many students took part in Ms. Li’s study? A．8. B．10. C．120. D．3. 3. Why did Group 1 get higher exam scores? A．Folk music made them calm and focused. B．They studied harder than other groups. C．The music gave them exam answers. D．They liked all kinds of loud music. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A．Fast pop music helps students get high marks. B．Music rhythm influences people’s feelings. C．No music is the best choice before exams. D．Folk music is only popular with old people. 5. Where can we most probably read this text? A．A school education magazine. B．A travel guidebook. C．A sports newspaper. D．A cooking book. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 【导语】文章讲述不同节奏的音乐对人的情绪有不同影响，介绍李老师针对学生开展的音乐考前小实验，分析舒缓民乐利于考试发挥的原因，并给出考前听轻音乐的实用建议。 【详解】1. 根据原文第一段“Slow, soft music such as folk songs and light piano pieces can make us relaxed”，舒缓轻柔的民乐能让人放松。 2. 根据原文第二段“She divided 120 students into three groups.”，一共有120名学生参与实验。 3. 根据原文第三段“Most students in Group 1 said they felt calm and clear-minded during tests. Their scores were 8-10 points higher on average.”，民乐让第一组学生冷静、思路清晰，因此分数更高。 4. 全文围绕不同节奏音乐改变人的情绪、考试状态展开，能得出音乐节奏会影响人的情绪。 5. 文章是校园相关的学习科普研究，最可能出现在校园教育杂志。 Passage 9 Most people enjoy listening to music. But when you ask your classmates what they like listening to, you are likely to get many different answers. Why do different people have different musical tastes? Do you know about the reasons? What do these differences say about us? Researchers set out to answer these questions. They surveyed 350,000 people from 50 different countries. Then, they detected some connections between musical tastes and personality. Outgoing people preferred music with a fast rhythm (节奏), such as rap. Country music lovers were shown to be more responsible. The researchers guessed worried people might like either sad music or rhythmic music. But it turned out that these people liked neither. Instead, they preferred loud and powerful music. The researchers also said that climate might influence people’s musical tastes and personality. People in warmer climate preferred rhythmic music. They were more outgoing. This might be a result of longer daylight hours and warmer evenings. They encouraged people to join in social activities. Of course, we might not divide people simply by their musical tastes. The study just showed us that people from different cultures are more similar than we think. “People are divided by languages and cultures,” said Dr. David Greenberg, “But if an outgoing person in one part of the world likes the same music as outgoing people elsewhere, then we can say that music is really like a powerful bridge.” 1. How does the writer develop Paragraph 1? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By telling the truth. 2. What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The researchers. B．Outgoing people. C．Worried people. D．Music lovers. 3. Who might be interested in loud music? A．A lively basketball player from South Africa. B．An outgoing businessman from Switzerland. C．A worried mother from North China. D．A patient clerk from Colombia. 4. Why can music be considered as a powerful bridge for all people? A．Because people from different countries build a bridge to music. B．Because people from different cultures have different tastes of music. C．Because people with different personality prefer the same taste of music. D．Because music is a good way of communication between people with similar personality. 5. What is this passage mainly about? A．The ways to be an outgoing person. B．A study about different kinds of music. C．A survey about how to show your feelings. D．The musical tastes between different people. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文。文章主要通过一项大规模调查，探讨了音乐品味与个性、气候之间的关系，并指出音乐可以作为连接不同文化背景但性格相似的人们的桥梁。 【详解】1. 第一段通过一连串问题“Why do different people have different musical tastes? Do you know about the reasons? What do these differences say about us?”引入话题。 2. 第二段中提到“The researchers guessed worried people might like either sad music or rhythmic music. But it turned out that these people liked neither.”，这里的“they”指代“worried people” (焦虑的人们)。 3. 第二段提到焦虑的人喜欢“loud and powerful music”，选项中C“一位来自中国北方的焦虑母亲”符合这一描述。 4. 最后一段中提到“if an outgoing person in one part of the world likes the same music as outgoing people elsewhere, then we can say that music is really like a powerful bridge.”，说明音乐是相似性格的人之间的沟通桥梁。 5. 全文围绕“不同人的音乐品味及其与性格的关系”展开，选项D正确。A“成为外向者的方法”；B“关于不同种类音乐的研究”；C“关于如何表达感受的调查”，均不准确。 Passage 10 When I was a teenager, my parents were never interested in the music I preferred. They said to me, “David, the music you like listening to is a lot of noise.” At the same time, my father described the music that he liked as beautiful. As it turns out, they are not alone. As I grow older, I’ve often heard people of my age say, “Today’s music is terrible.” Many older people just don’t like new music. But why is that? The mere exposure effect (纯粹接触效应) may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it. When we are in our early teens, we usually spend a lot of time listening to popular music and discussing it with our friends. The new songs and singers during this time become familiar to us. After we turn 30 years old, we are busy working and raising our families. We don’t have so much time to look for new music. Instead, we prefer to listen to our old favourites. According to studies, by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music. But I think there is another reason for older people’s dislike of new music. Most new music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people. Some types of music began as a rebellion by young people against out-of-date ways of doing things. These types include punk, rap, hip-hop, heavy metal and more. They naturally interest younger listeners. Do your parents dislike the music you like too? Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that. 1. Which of the following charts correctly shows “the mere exposure effect”? (Preference: 偏爱，Level of familiarity: 熟悉度) A． B． C． D． 2. Why do many older people dislike new music? ①Because the new music sounds terrible. ②Because they are afraid of noise. ③Because most new music is not written for them. ④Because they are not familiar with the new music. A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．②④ 3. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “rebellion” in Paragraph 3? A．Purpose. B．Sense. C．Praise. D．Disagreement. 4. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．New music will become more popular with older people. B．Older people will try to listen to different kinds of new music. C．People will know it’s normal that older people dislike new music. D．More beautiful and simple songs will be written for older people. 5. What can be the best title for the passage? A．Why don’t Your Parents Like the Music You Like? B．What's the Real Meaning of the Mere Exposure Effect? C．When do Most Young People Stop Exploring New Music? D．How do Young People Like Different Types of New Music? 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了为何父母不喜欢孩子的音乐：熟悉度效应（年少常听，年长不追新）及新音乐专为年轻人创作。 【详解】1. 文章第二段提到“The mere exposure effect (纯粹接触效应) may explain this. It means the more familiar we are with something, the more likely we are to prefer it.”，“纯粹接触效应”是指：熟悉度越高，偏好度越高，所以正确的图表应该是：横轴为“熟悉度”，纵轴为“偏好”，两者呈正相关（上升曲线）。选项A的图示符合。 2. 第三段明确写道“Most new music, after all, is not written for them. It is made for young people.”，大多数新音乐不是为他们写的，是为年轻人创作的。第二段提到“ According to studies, by the time we turn 33 years old, most of us will completely stop exploring new music.”，年轻人到33岁后不再探索新音乐，所以对新音乐不熟悉，而“纯粹接触效应”表明人们偏好熟悉的事物。③④符合。 3. 原文第三段提到“Some types of music began as a rebellion by young people against out-of-date ways of doing things.”，某些音乐类型起初是年轻人对过时做事方式的一种“反抗/叛逆”，rebellion意为“反抗/叛逆”，与disagreement（不认同/反对）意思最接近。 4. 最后一段提到“Do your parents dislike the music you like too? Now, after reading this article, you know there is nothing wrong with that.”，读完这篇文章后，你会明白父母不喜欢你的音乐是很正常的，没什么问题。选项C“人们会知道老年人不喜欢新音乐是正常的”与原文完全吻合。 5. 全文以作者自身经历开头，探讨“为什么父母不喜欢孩子听的音乐”，并从“纯粹接触效应”和“新音乐的目标受众”两个角度解释原因。最后一段点题：这很正常。选项A“为什么你的父母不喜欢你喜欢的音乐？”最准确，既点明了现象，也引出全文解释。 Passage 11 Feel the rhythm: Traditional Chinese folk music has a history of thousands of years. It carries our culture, stories and feelings. Unlike Western music which mainly uses pianos and violins, Chinese folk music has special instruments such as erhu, pipa, guzheng and dizi. Each instrument creates its own special sound and mood. The erhu is often called the Chinese violin. It only has two strings, but it can produce sounds full of sadness and warmth. Erquan Yingyue, the famous erhu work by Abing, is a perfect example. When you listen to it, you can feel the musician’s hard life and his deep love for the world around him. This piece of music is played in many international concerts every year and highly praised by foreign music experts. The guzheng has a brighter, softer sound. It is usually used to play beautiful songs about mountains, rivers and spring scenes. Many old poems were written to match guzheng music. In ancient times, guzheng was popular among ladies from rich families. Today, many children learn to play guzheng as a hobby. However, traditional folk music faces some challenges now. Lots of teenagers are crazy about foreign pop, rap and rock. They think old folk music sounds slow and boring. To change this situation, modern musicians are making new changes. They mix traditional instrumental sounds with modern pop beats. This new style of music quickly wins young people’s hearts. Music is a treasure of our nation. It’s everyone’s duty to listen to, enjoy and spread traditional Chinese rhythms. 1. What is the main idea of the whole passage? A．The history of Western pop music. B．Introduction to Chinese traditional folk music. C．How to learn to play erhu well. D．Differences between pop and rock music. 2. Which instrument is known as Chinese violin? A．Pipa. B．Guzheng. C．Erhu. D．Dizi. 3. What feeling does Erquan Yingyue show? A．Only great happiness. B．Pain and love for life. C．Anger and loneliness. D．Excitement for festivals. 4. What do modern musicians do to attract teenagers? A．Stop playing all traditional instruments. B．Mix folk sounds with modern pop beats. C．Write more sad old-style songs only. D．Hold fewer music concerts every year. 5. The underlined word “treasure” means ________. A．宝藏 B．负担 C．噪音 D．规则 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统民间音乐的历史与文化，重点描述了二胡和古筝的特点，指出了传统音乐面临的挑战，并介绍了现代音乐人通过创新融合吸引青少年的做法，呼吁大家传承民族音乐。 【详解】1. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章第一段引出中国民间音乐，第二、三段介绍乐器，第四段讲述创新，第五段总结意义。整篇文章是对中国传统民间音乐的介绍。 2. 根据第二段“The erhu is often called the Chinese violin.”可知，二胡被称作中国小提琴。 3. 根据第二段中“When you listen to it, you can feel the musician’s hard life and his deep love for the world around him.”可知，乐曲表达了生活的艰辛与对生活的爱。 4. 根据第四段中“To change this situation, modern musicians are making new changes. They mix traditional instrumental sounds with modern pop beats.”可知，现代音乐人将传统民乐音色与现代流行节拍融合，以此吸引青少年。 5. 结合全文赞美传统民乐的语境，再根据最后一段“Music is a treasure of our nation. It’s everyone’s duty to listen to, enjoy and spread...”可知，此处指音乐是珍贵的文化财富，treasure意为“宝藏”。 Passage 12 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Chopin: A Great Inspiration When the great composer Robert Schumann first heard a work which was written by young Chopin, he said, “Hats off, gentlemen! A genius!” Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) is considered one of the greatest musicians in history. During his short lifetime, he was celebrated as one of the world’s greatest pianists, even though he only gave around 30 concerts. He was also a gifted composer who left behind more than 200 musical works. Chopin was born in a village in Poland. He didn’t attend music school until he was 16, but soon outdid his teachers. His parents sent him to Vienna in 1829 to widen his musical experience. By 1832, he had made his way to Paris, the city that he would call home for the rest of his life. Chopin was not only a great pianist, but also a respected piano teacher. He often told his students, “Put all your soul into it! Play the way you feel!” This is advice that is still followed by musicians today. Polish folk music was a kind of music that some people looked down on at the time—it was seen as too simple and common. But it became an important characteristic of Chopin’s music. His use of Polish folk music caused people to see it as a valuable art form. His music also helped build a nation which was divided up by other countries. By using Polish folk music, Chopin seemed to be saying to the world, “We are our own country with our own culture! We are our own people!” Chopin’s music encouraged his people and helped them keep going through years of difficulty. Today, the Polish people proudly think of Poland as the country of Chopin. When Chopin died from ill health at 39, thousands of people travelled from faraway countries to attend his funeral. Today, people around the world still listen to his moving and often sad music. It is studied in music schools, played by pianists, heard in films and on TV, and loved by listeners young and old. 1. How many musical works did Chopin leave behind? A．Around 30. B．More than 200. C．Around 39. D．More than 2000. 2. Where did Chopin go in 1829 to widen his musical experience? A．Paris. B．Vienna. C．Poland. D．London. 3. What did some people think of Polish folk music before Chopin? A．It was valuable and beautiful. B．It was too simple and common. C．It was difficult to understand. D．It was popular around the world. 4. How did Chopin’s music help his nation? A．It taught people how to play the piano. B．It encouraged his people and helped them keep going. C．It made Poland the most powerful country. D．It created many new jobs for people. 5. What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Chopin’s difficult childhood. B．How Chopin learned to play the piano. C．Chopin’s life and his influence on music and his nation. D．Why Chopin died at a young age. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文介绍了著名音乐家肖邦的生平、音乐成就、对波兰民间音乐的贡献、对波兰民族精神的鼓舞以及他在世界音乐史上的影响力。 【详解】1. 由第二段“He was also a gifted composer who left behind more than 200 musical works”可知，肖邦留下了200多部音乐作品。 2. 由第三段“His parents sent him to Vienna in 1829 to widen his musical experience”可知，1829年肖邦去了维也纳。 3. 由第五段“Polish folk music was a kind of music that some people looked down on at the time—it was seen as too simple and common”可知，一些人认为波兰民间音乐太简单和普通。 4. 由第六段“Chopin’s music encouraged his people and helped them keep going through years of difficulty”可知，肖邦的音乐鼓舞了人民，帮助他们度过艰难岁月。 5. 全文介绍了肖邦的生平、音乐风格、对波兰民间音乐的贡献以及他对国家和世界音乐的影响，因此主旨是“肖邦的生平及其对音乐和国家的影响”。 20 / 20乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $