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Unit 5 Music speaks单元阅读提升训练
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一、阅读理解
(一)
Music is used as an emotion-control tool. We usually use it to comfort our pain. Its strong energy is one of the main reasons why people spend so much time and money on it. People can use music to achieve their different goals, such as feeling more relaxed.
Listening to soft and slow music is good for dealing with terrible emotions. Further, if someone falls in love with some lyrics, they will be able to give voice to their feelings and experiences. Listening to happy music can change one’s opinion on the world.
Some music was played during a special event many years ago. When we listen to it again, we can get back to the past experience easily. The feeling is not in the music, but in what it reminds us of. Many listeners use music to remind themselves of precious past events which they thought were quite important.
Music is so strong that it can change our relationship with time. Time does seem to fly when we listen to pleasant music. Listening to smooth music can take people’s attention away from time. It’s clear that slow music makes people feel like time is much shorter than it actually is. So, music is often used in waiting rooms and supermarkets.
1.What can music help people do?
A.Feel more comfortable. B.Make more friends.
C.Get more money. D.Become more active.
2.What music can we try if we want to change our opinion?
A.Light music. B.Serious music. C.Heavy music. D.Enjoyable music.
3.What does the underlined word “precious” probably mean?
A.Strange. B.Interesting. C.Valuable. D.Necessary.
4.What may happen when a supermarket plays slow music?
A.Customers will stay longer. B.Children will leave sooner.
C.Parents will leave quickly. D.There’ll be few customers.
(二)
Music education plays a key role in teenagers' growth and has become an important part of school education. It is not only about teaching students to sing songs or play musical instruments, but also a way to develop their comprehensive abilities.
In many schools, music classes provide students with a chance to get close to music. Through learning music, students can improve their sense of rhythm and aesthetic ability. They learn to enjoy different styles of music, from classical to pop, which makes their spiritual life richer. Besides, music helps students relax their minds. After long hours of study, a wonderful music class can ease their pressure and make them feel refreshed.
What's more, music education plays a key role in developing students' team spirit. Many music activities, such as choruses and band performances, require students to cooperate with each other. They need to listen to partners, follow the rhythm together and support one another. Also, learning music helps students understand different cultures. Through music classes, students can develop a broader view of the world.
Nowadays, more and more schools pay attention to music education, realizing its great importance for students' all-round development. It helps students grow into people with rich feelings, good creativity and strong teamwork ability.
5.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A.The ways to learn musical instruments at school.
B.The importance and benefits of music education.
C.The difference between music and other subjects.
D.The popular music activities in school.
6.According to the text, how does music education help develop teamwork?
A.By asking students to practise alone for long hours.
B.By encouraging competition among students.
C.Through written tests on music knowledge.
D.Through activities that require cooperation.
7.Which of the following is NOT a benefit of music education according to the text?
A.Helping understand different cultures.
B.Improving physical health and strength.
C.Improving the sense of rhythm.
D.Reducing study pressure and bringing happiness.
8.What’s the writer’s attitude towards music education?
A.Doubtful. B.Uninterested. C.Supportive. D.Curious.
(三)
Many students love music, but few know how music influences our life. Music can change our moods. When we are sad, soft music can cheer us up. When we are excited, quiet music can make us calm.
We can learn a lot from music. Different music styles carry different cultures. Listening to traditional music helps us know more about our own culture. Foreign music lets us understand different world cultures.
Since music is helpful to our mind and mood, we should develop a good habit of enjoying music. But we should not listen to music when we are studying. It will influence our study efficiency. Proper music enjoyment makes our life more colourful.
9.What can soft music do for sad people?
A.Make them tired. B.Cheer them up.
C.Make them excited. D.Make them bored.
10.Why should we listen to traditional music?
A.To kill time. B.To sleep well.
C.To learn local culture. D.To become famous.
11.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Music can never change people’s moods.
B.Foreign music has no cultural value.
C.We shouldn’t listen to music while studying.
D.All music styles are the same.
12.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The rules of enjoying music. B.Different music styles.
C.Famous music works. D.How to create music.
(四)
Tan Dun was born in Hunan, China. He is a talented composer. He has a special creative style. He likes to mix Chinese traditional music with modern Western music. Also, he is good at using natural sounds in his music works.
Tan Dun’s music is unique. He believes that music comes from nature and life. He once created award music for big international events. People all over the world think highly of his works.
Tan Dun’s success tells us that creativity is very important. We should keep our own culture and learn from others at the same time. Music has no borders, and good music can be understood by everyone in the world.
13.Where was Tan Dun born?
A.Hubei. B.Hunan. C.Henan. D.Hebei.
14.What is special about Tan Dun’s music?
A.It is all Western music. B.It has no sounds.
C.It mixes traditional music with modern music. D.It is very noisy.
15.What does the underlined word “unique” mean?
A.独一无二的 B.普通的 C.无聊的 D.简单的
(五)
Music is one of the most beautiful languages in the world. It can express feelings that words cannot describe. Different kinds of music have different meanings.
Classical music is serious and elegant. It can make people calm down and improve their taste. Pop music is lively and easy to understand, so it is popular among young people. Traditional Chinese music is full of local culture. It uses special musical instruments and natural sounds.
A good musician must be creative and patient. They spend plenty of time practicing and creating new works. Music can bring people joy, courage and hope. No matter where we are, music can always speak to our hearts.
16.What does classical music help people do?
A.Feel excited. B.Keep calm. C.Feel tired. D.Become lazy.
17.Why do young people love pop music?
A.It is very serious. B.It has old culture.
C.It is lively and easy to understand. D.It uses natural sounds.
18.What is the best title for the passage?
A.The Power of Music B.Different Sports
C.Famous Musicians D.How to Create Music
(六)
Do you know Yingge Dance? It is a kind of dance from the Chaoshan area in Guangdong Province. It has a long history. The dance is about brave people in a famous Chinese story called Water Margin.
When performing (表演) Yingge Dance, dancers wear colourful clothes and paint their faces. They jump, spin, and hit drums to make loud, exciting music. People love watching Yingge Dance during holidays because it is full of energy (能量) and makes everyone happy!
In 2024, a video of Chaoshan teens performing Yingge Dance became very popular (受欢迎的) on the Internet. Almost 200 million people watched it! ▲
So why is Yingge Dance special? It mixes (混合) martial arts, Chinese opera and dance into one exciting show. People think it brings good luck, so everyone cheers when they watch it. By mixing tradition with modern energy, Yingge Dance keeps Chinese culture alive.
Now, schools are also teaching Yingge Dance. Artists cooperate with teachers to train student teams, and many kids join them in PE classes. More than 1,000 kids are working to keep this great tradition alive!
19.How does the writer start the passage?
A.By telling a story. B.By asking a question.
C.By showing numbers. D.By giving reasons.
20.Why do people like to watch Yingge Dance during holidays?
A.Because it is filled with energy and makes everyone happy.
B.Because everyone can dance with the performers.
C.Because it tells sad stories from history.
D.Because it is a kind of modern dance.
21.Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 3?
A.They think the loud drums are good for people’s health.
B.The video also teaches people how to perform Yingge Dance.
C.This shows that young people still love this old art form.
D.Many people think the dancers’ clothes are too colourful.
22.What does the underlined phrase “cooperate with” mean in Paragraph 5?
A.Work with. B.Look for. C.Listen to. D.Live with.
23.What’s the best title for this passage?
A.Popular Chinese Story: Water Margin
B.Loud Drums and Happy Life in Chaoshan
C.Special Chinese Art: Yingge Dance
D.PE Classes in Guangdong Schools
(七)
The Power of Music
Music is more than just entertainment. It has the power to change our feelings, bring people together, and even improve our health.
Music and Feelings
Have you ever listened to a sad song and felt like crying? Or heard an energetic song and wanted to dance? Music can influence our emotions. Fast music with a strong beat often makes us feel excited, while slow music can help us relax.
Music and Memory
Music can also help us remember things. Many students use songs to learn new words. Some people remember important events by connecting them with the music they were listening to at that time.
Music and Health
Studies show that listening to music can reduce stress and make us feel happier. It can also help patients recover faster in hospitals. Some doctors even use music as part of their treatment.
Music Brings People Together
Music is a universal language. It can connect people from different cultures and backgrounds. When we share music with others, we share feelings and experiences. Music concerts bring people together to enjoy something beautiful.
24.How does fast music with a strong beat usually make us feel?
A.Sad. B.Relaxed. C.Excited. D.Tired.
25.How can music help students according to the passage?
A.It can help them sleep better. B.It can help them learn new words.
C.It can help them make friends. D.It can help them run faster.
26.What does the underlined word “reduce” in the passage probably mean?
A.增加 B.减少 C.产生 D.忽视
27.What is the benefit of music in hospitals?
A.It can help patients recover faster. B.It can replace medicine.
C.It can make doctors work harder. D.It can make hospitals quieter.
28.Why is music called a “universal language”?
A.Because everyone can sing. B.Because it can connect people from different cultures.
C.Because it is easy to learn. D.Because it is used in all countries.
(八)
Mr. Wang is a great Chinese composer. He is talented in music. He is familiar with both traditional Chinese music and modern jazz and rock.
He uses different instruments in his works, like the pear‑shaped instrument with strings, flutes and drums. He makes up lots of new music pieces. His music is a wonderful mixture of eastern sounds and modern music. The music flow is soft and gentle. Many of his works have become popular worldwide. He earns lots of praise from music lovers.
Last weekend, he held a big concert. Lots of fans bought tickets to attend it. They enjoyed his calming music very much. Some fans even downloaded his music after the concert.
根据短文内容, 选择最佳答案。
29.What is Mr. Wang?
A.A cowboy. B.A composer. C.A dentist. D.A boss.
30.His music is a mixture of ________.
A.jazz and rock only
B.eastern sounds and modern music
C.drums and flutes only
D.guitars and keyboards
31.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Nobody likes Mr. Wang’s music.
B.He never creates any new music.
C.Fans bought tickets to attend his concert.
D.His music is always loud and noisy.
二、任务型阅读
(九)
Music is an important part of our life. It is a kind of universal language. People from different countries can understand music without words.
Good music can bring us many advantages. First, it can change our moods. When we feel upset, slow music can make us relaxed. When we feel tired, lively music can make us energetic. Second, music helps us learn different cultures. Every country has its own music styles which show its local culture. Third, music can develop our creativity. Many musicians get new ideas from daily life and nature.
However, we should enjoy music in a proper way. Don’t listen to loud music for a long time, or it will hurt our ears. Don’t listen to music while studying, because it will distract our attention.
32.What kind of language is music?
33.What music can make upset people relaxed?
34.How many advantages of good music are mentioned?
35.Why shouldn’t we listen to music while studying?
36.What does every country’s music show?
(十)
阅读下面的短文,然后根据短文内容用完整的英语句子回答下列问题。
The Story of Erquan Yingyue
Erquan Yingyue (Moon Reflected on the Second Spring) is one of the most famous pieces of Chinese folk music. It was composed by Abing, a blind erhu player who lived in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, in the early 20th century.
Abing was born in 1893 into a family of musicians. His father taught him to play the erhu and other instruments. However, life was not easy for Abing. He became blind in his thirties and had to make a living by playing music on the streets. Despite his difficult circumstances, he never stopped creating music.
Erquan Yingyue was not widely known until 1950, when musicologists recorded Abing’s performance. The piece is deeply emotional—it expresses Abing’s pain, but also his hope and love for life. The slow and sad melody touches the hearts of all who hear it.
Today, Erquan Yingyue is considered a masterpiece of Chinese folk music. It has been performed by many musicians around the world and continues to inspire new generations. The song reminds us that great art can come from even the most difficult experiences.
37.Who composed Erquan Yingyue and where did he live?
38.What happened to Abing in his thirties?
39.How did Abing make a living after he became blind?
40.When was Erquan Yingyue first recorded?
41.What feelings does Erquan Yingyue express according to the passage?
(十一)
Music is a wonderful gift given to all humans. There are many different kinds of music styles, such as folk, classical, pop, jazz and rap. Each style has its own characteristics and special flowing rhythm.
Nowadays, people can easily download various electronic music online. Music can change our moods greatly. It makes us relaxed when we feel tired and gives us courage when we feel upset.
Many gifted musicians make great contributions to the world of music. Some of them meet terrible difficulties like hearing loss, but they never stop creating wonderful music. People all take their hats off to their strong spirits.
We should never look down on traditional folk music. We need to treat every music style fair and square. Young and old can all get happiness and comfort from beautiful music in daily life.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题
42.What music styles are mentioned in the passage?
43.Where can people get different kinds of music easily at present?
44.How can music change people’s different moods?
45.Why do all people respect those special talented musicians?
46.What attitude should we hold towards all different music styles?
(十二)
A Chinese dance drama Mulan was performed in Paris last month. The show aimed to promote Chinese culture and encourage people-to-people exchange.
With traditional costumes and modern stage technology, it attracted thousands of viewers. The story is based on a legendary heroine who joined the army for her father.
The music combined Chinese folk tunes with a Western orchestra. Critics praised it as a bridge between cultures.
47.What was the purpose of the dance drama Mulan in Paris?
48.How did the show attract thousands of viewers?
49.What does “a legendary heroine” refer to?
50.What is special about the music of the show?
51.Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
(十三)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
Music plays an important role in our daily lives. It can affect our mood and even our health. Here are some common types of music and their effects.
Classical music is often calm and relaxing. It can help lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Many people listen to it when they need to concentrate or fall asleep.
Pop music is energetic and catchy. It can make people feel happy and want to dance. It is the most popular type among teenagers.
Rock music is loud and powerful. It can make people feel excited and strong. Some people listen to it when they exercise or feel angry.
Jazz is creative and free. It often makes people feel relaxed and thoughtful. Many people enjoy jazz in the evening.
Country music tells stories about life, love, and nature. It can make people feel warm and nostalgic. It is very popular in rural areas.
In short, no matter what kind of music you like, it can bring something special to your life.
52.What effect does classical music have on people?
53.Which type of music is the most popular among teenagers?
54.Why do some people listen to rock music when they exercise?
55.What does jazz music often make people feel?
56.What kind of stories does country music tell?
(十四)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
Exploring Different Music Genres
Music is a diverse art form with many different genres. Here is an introduction to some of the most popular styles.
Classical music is a sophisticated genre that originated in Europe. It is typically performed by orchestras and features instruments like the violin, piano, and cello. It is known for its complexity and emotional depth.
Jazz emerged in the late 19th century in New Orleans. It is characterized by improvisation and syncopated rhythms. Jazz musicians often create spontaneous variations on a melody, making each performance unique.
Rock music developed in the 1950s and is known for its energetic beats and use of electric guitars. It has many subgenres, ranging from classic rock to heavy metal, and often expresses themes of rebellion and freedom.
Pop music is the most commercially successful genre. It features catchy melodies, simple lyrics, and a strong rhythm. Pop songs are often about love, relationships, and personal experiences.
Each genre offers a unique listening experience and has contributed to the rich tapestry of global music culture.
57.Where did classical music originate?
58.What is a key characteristic of jazz music?
59.When did rock music develop?
60.What are pop songs often about?
61.According to the passage, what does each genre offer?
(十五)
阅读下面短文, 用英语回答短文后的问题。
Dear friends,
Recently, people found a band was created by AI. Their music, pictures of the band members and stories about who they are were all made by AI. At first, the public didn’t know this. When they learned the truth, some people wondered if the band’s songs should be marked more clearly. Here are Sally’s and Tom’s opinions about this question.
Music is much more than just a tune and words. It is linked to human experiences and feelings, and often has strong messages. Music made by a computer just doesn’t have the same depth, so listeners have the right to know they’re listening to AI-made music. Artists have worried that their music is used to train AI without their agreement. A number of famous musicians have spoken about this. They think it is really unfair. Besides, AI is developing and changing so fast that it’s hard to keep up, which makes it even more important that AI-created content is clearly marked.
As long as people like how the music sounds, do they really need to know how it was made? The final result is what counts. If listeners can’t tell that music was made with AI, then it’s surely just as good as real music made by humans. Besides, AI could be a big help to musicians. Not everyone can get into a recording room or have expensive tools to make music, and AI can fill this gap (空白). People who use AI to help make music shouldn’t be treated differently. AI-created music is just a result of progress, after all. Using technology to make music isn’t new—it has been done for years.
62.How was the band created?
63.What question are Sally and Tom answering?
64.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Sally’s opinion?
65.Why is AI a big help to musicians in Tom’s eyes?
66.“It doesn’t matter how music is made. ” Who agrees with it, Sally or Tom? What’s your opinion?
《Unit 5 Music speaks单元阅读提升训练》参考答案
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1.A 2.D 3.C 4.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了音乐作为情绪调节工具的多种作用:抚慰伤痛、调节情绪、唤起过往回忆、改变人们对时间的感知。
【详解】1.第一段第4句“People can use music to achieve their different goals, such as feeling more relaxed.”说明音乐可以让人感到更放松舒适。
2.第二段第3句“Listening to happy music can change one’s opinion on the world.”中“happy music”对应选项里的“Enjoyable music”。
3.第三段第4句“Many listeners use music to remind themselves of precious past events which they thought were quite important.”,由后文“quite important”可推断precious意为“珍贵的、有价值的”。
4.第四段第4-5句“It’s clear that slow music makes people feel like time is much shorter than it actually is. So, music is often used in waiting rooms and supermarkets.”说明慢音乐使人感觉时间过得更快,所以顾客会停留更久。
5.B 6.D 7.B 8.C
【导语】本文主要讲述音乐教育在青少年成长中的重要作用,介绍音乐教育带来的各类好处以及对学生全面发展的意义。
【详解】5.第一段点明“Music education plays a key role in teenagers’ growth and has become an important part of school education”,主要阐述音乐教育的重要性与益处。
6.第三段指出“Many music activities, such as choruses and band performances, require students to cooperate with each other”,依靠需要互相配合的活动培养团队协作。
7.第二段“Through learning music, students can improve their sense of rhythm and aesthetic ability.”“It can ease their pressure and make them feel refreshed.”;第三段“Also, learning music helps students understand different cultures.”,以上分别对应A、C、D选项,文中没有语句提到音乐教育可以提升身体健康与力量。
8.第四段写出音乐教育对学生全面发展的价值,整篇文章都在介绍音乐教育的各类积极作用,能够看出作者对音乐教育持支持的态度。
9.B 10.C 11.C 12.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了音乐对我们生活的影响,音乐可以改变情绪、帮助我们了解不同文化,同时讲述欣赏音乐的注意事项。
【详解】9.第一段原文“When we are sad, soft music can cheer us up.”,表明轻音乐可以让悲伤的人振作起来。
10.第二段原文“Listening to traditional music helps us know more about our own culture.”,说明听传统音乐能够帮助我们了解本土文化。
11.第三段原文“But we should not listen to music when we are studying.”,说明我们学习的时候不应该听音乐。
12.最后一段讲述我们要养成欣赏音乐的好习惯,但学习时不要听音乐,要适度欣赏音乐,这是欣赏音乐的相关准则。
13.B 14.C 15.A
【导语】本文介绍了作曲家谭盾的出生地、融合中国传统音乐与西方现代音乐、善用自然声响的独特创作风格与音乐成就,通过他的成功经历点明创造力的重要性,传递出我们应当坚守自身文化同时借鉴学习他人优秀内容、音乐无国界的理念。
【详解】13.文章首段首句“Tan Dun was born in Hunan, China.”介绍了谭盾的出生地是湖南。
14.根据第一段中“He has a special creative style. He likes to mix Chinese traditional music with modern Western music.”可知,把传统音乐和现代音乐混合在一起是谭盾的音乐的特别之处。
15.根据第一段中“He has a special creative style. He likes to mix Chinese traditional music with modern Western music.”和第二段中“He believes that music comes from nature and life.”可知,谭盾有着独特的创作风格,会融合中西音乐、运用自然声音,由此可推知,他的音乐是与众不同的,“unique”对应“独一无二的”含义。
16.B 17.C 18.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了音乐的魅力,分别介绍古典音乐、流行音乐以及中国传统音乐的特点,讲述音乐家需要具备的素养以及音乐带给人们的力量。
【详解】16.根据文章第二段“Classical music is serious and elegant. It can make people calm down and improve their taste.”可知,古典音乐可以帮助人们保持平静。
17.根据文章第二段“Pop music is lively and easy to understand, so it is popular among young people.”可知,年轻人喜爱流行音乐是因为它活泼且通俗易懂。
18.通读全文可知,文章围绕音乐展开,介绍不同类型音乐的特点以及音乐带给人们的慰藉与力量,A选项“The Power of Music”意为“音乐的力量”,最适合作为文章标题。
19.B 20.A 21.C 22.A 23.C
【导语】本文介绍了广东潮汕的英歌舞,讲述它的起源、表演形式、网络走红情况、艺术特色,以及如今走进校园得到传承发展。
【详解】19.根据原文第一段 “Do you know Yingge Dance?”,作者以提出问题的方式开启整篇文章。
20.根据原文第二段 “People love watching Yingge Dance during holidays because it is full of energy and makes everyone happy!”,人们节日喜欢看英歌舞,是因为它充满活力,能让大家感到开心。
21.根据原文第三段 “In 2024, a video of Chaoshan teens performing Yingge Dance became very popular on the Internet. Almost 200 million people watched it!”,潮汕青少年表演英歌舞的视频大火,这体现年轻人依旧喜爱这项古老艺术。
22.根据原文第五段 “Artists cooperate with teachers to train student teams, and many kids join them in PE classes.”,艺术家和老师一起训练学生队伍,由此判断“cooperate with”含义为“与……合作、一同工作”。
23.全文围绕英歌舞展开,介绍这项独特的中国传统艺术,最合适标题为 Special Chinese Art: Yingge Dance。
24.C 25.B 26.B 27.A 28.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍音乐不只是娱乐,它能够影响情绪、辅助记忆、有益健康,还能联结不同文化背景的人。
【详解】24.根据第二段“Music and Feelings”中“Fast music with a strong beat often makes us feel excited…”可知,快节奏且强节拍的音乐通常让我们感到兴奋。
25.根据第三段“Music and Memory”中“Many students use songs to learn new words.”可知,音乐可以帮助学生学习新单词。
26.根据第四段“Music and Health”中语境“listening to music can reduce stress and make us feel happier.”可知,听音乐能让人更快乐,说明能“减少”压力,reduce意为“减少”。
27.根据第四段“Music and Health”中“It can also help patients recover faster in hospitals.”可知,音乐在医院的好处是帮助病人更快康复。
28.根据最后一段“Music Brings People Together”中“It can connect people from different cultures and backgrounds.”可知,音乐被称为通用语言是因为它能连接不同文化背景的人。
29.B 30.B 31.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了中国作曲家王先生的相关情况,他精通中国传统音乐与现代爵士、摇滚,作品融合东方音效与现代音乐,风格柔和舒缓,在全球广受喜爱,上周末他举办的音乐会也吸引了大量粉丝到场支持。
【详解】29.根据原文第一段中“Mr. Wang is a great Chinese composer.”可明确王先生的职业是作曲家。
30.根据原文第二段中“His music is a wonderful mixture of eastern sounds and modern music.”可直接得出他的音乐是东方音效与现代音乐的融合。
31.根据原文最后一段中“Lots of fans bought tickets to attend it”说明粉丝买票参加音乐会。
32.It is a kind of universal language. 33.Slow music. 34.Three. 35.Because it will distract our attention. 36.Its local culture.
【导语】本文主要介绍音乐在生活中的重要地位,讲述好音乐带来的好处以及正确欣赏音乐的方式。
【详解】32.第一段“It is a kind of universal language.”明确指出音乐是一种通用语言,直接提取信息。
33.第二段“When we feel upset, slow music can make us relaxed.”说明情绪低落时,舒缓的音乐能让人放松,直接提取对应的音乐信息。
34.根据第二段“Good music can bring us many advantages. First…Second…Third…”,引出了好音乐的三点益处,统计文中列举的优点数量。
35.根据第三段“Don’t listen to music while studying, because it will distract our attention.”点明学习时不能听音乐是因为它会分散注意力,直接提取原因信息。
36.根据第二段“Every country has its own music styles which show its local culture.”提到每个国家的音乐风格都展现了当地文化,直接提取对应的内容信息。
37.Abing composed Erquan Yingyue and he lived in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. 38.He became blind in his thirties. 39.He made a living by playing music on the streets. 40.It was first recorded in 1950. 41.It expresses Abing’s pain, but also his hope and love for life.
【导语】本文介绍了中国著名民间音乐《二泉映月》的创作者阿炳的生平经历,以及这首乐曲的情感内涵和文化影响。
【详解】37.第一段第二句直接说明《二泉映月》的创作者及其居住地:“It was composed by Abing, a blind erhu player who lived in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province”,属于原文直接信息题,直接提取作答。
38.第二段直接说明阿炳三十多岁时发生的事情:“He became blind in his thirties”,属于原文直接信息题,直接提取作答。
39.第二段直接说明阿炳失明后如何谋生:“had to make a living by playing music on the streets”,属于原文直接信息题,直接提取作答。
40.第三段第一句直接说明《二泉映月》首次被录制的时间:“Erquan Yingyue was not widely known until 1950, when musicologists recorded Abing’s performance”,属于原文直接信息题,直接提取作答。
41.第三段第二句直接说明《二泉映月》表达了什么情感:“it expresses Abing’s pain, but also his hope and love for life”,属于原文直接信息题,直接提取作答。
42.Folk, classical, pop, jazz and rap. 43.They can download music easily online. 44.It makes people relaxed when tired and gives them courage when upset. 45.Because they never stop creating music even when they meet great difficulties. 46.We should treat every music style fair and square and never look down on any style.
【导语】本文主要介绍了音乐,包括音乐的多种风格、音乐对人们情绪的作用、有才华的音乐家为音乐界作出的贡献,以及我们对待各类音乐风格应秉持的态度。
【详解】42.根据第一段“There are many different kinds of music styles, such as folk, classical, pop, jazz and rap.”,可知文中提到的音乐风格为民歌、古典音乐、流行音乐、爵士乐和说唱音乐,直接提取答案。
43.根据第二段“Nowadays, people can easily download various electronic music online.”,可知当下人们可以轻松地在网上获取电子音乐,直接提取答案。
44.第二段“It makes us relaxed when we feel tired and gives us courage when we feel upset”,点明音乐调节情绪的方式。
45.第三段提到“Many gifted musicians make great contributions to the world of music. Some of them meet terrible difficulties like hearing loss, but they never stop creating wonderful music...People all hats off to their strong spirits”,说明了人们敬重这些音乐家的原因。
46.最后一段“We need to treat every music style fair and square”,明确了对待不同音乐风格的态度,另外结合前文提到要重视传统民间音乐,补充完善该答案。
47.To promote Chinese culture and encourage people-to-people exchange. 48.By using traditional costumes and modern stage technology. 49.Mulan. 50.It combined Chinese folk tunes with a Western orchestra. 51.评论家称赞它是文化交流的桥梁。
【导语】本文介绍舞剧《木兰》在巴黎上演,介绍演出目的、舞台特色、故事原型以及音乐特点,展现中外文化交流。
【详解】47.根据第一段“The show aimed to promote Chinese culture and encourage people-to-people exchange.”可知这场舞剧在巴黎演出的目的是弘扬中华文化、促进民间交流。
48.根据第二段“With traditional costumes and modern stage technology, it attracted thousands of viewers.”可知演出依靠传统服饰与现代化舞台技术吸引了成千上万观众。
49.根据第二段“The story is based on a legendary heroine who joined the army for her father.”,结合文章舞剧名称Mulan,可知这个传奇女英雄指花木兰。
50.根据末段“The music combined Chinese folk tunes with a Western orchestra.”可知演出配乐融合中国民间曲调与西方管弦乐团。
51.Critics意为评论家;praised it as意为称赞它是;a bridge between cultures意为文化交流的桥梁。
52.It can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and help people concentrate or fall asleep. 53.Pop music. 54.Because it can make them feel excited and strong. 55.Relaxed and thoughtful. 56.Stories about life, love, and nature.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍不同种类音乐带给人们的不同影响与感受。
【详解】52.根据第二段中“It can help lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Many people listen to it when they need to concentrate or fall asleep.”可知,古典音乐可以帮助人们降低血压、缓解压力,还能帮助人们集中注意力或入睡。答案为原文具体信息,适当提取整合。
53.根据第三段中“Pop music is energetic and catchy...It is the most popular type among teenagers.”可知,这里的it指代前文的pop music,因此在青少年中最受欢迎的音乐类型是Pop music,答案为原文具体信息,直接提取。
54.根据第四段中“It can make people feel excited and strong. Some people listen to it when they exercise or feel angry.”可知,有些人锻炼时会听摇滚乐的原因是摇滚乐能让人们感到兴奋且充满力量。答案为原文具体信息,直接提取。
55.根据第五段中“It often makes people feel relaxed and thoughtful.”可知,爵士乐常让人感到放松且思绪万千。答案为原文具体信息,直接提取。
56.根据第六段中“Country music tells stories about life, love, and nature.”可知,乡村音乐讲述关于生活、爱情和自然的故事。答案为原文具体信息,直接提取。
57.It originated in Europe. 58.It is characterized by improvisation and syncopated rhythms. 59.It developed in the 1950s. 60.They are often about love, relationships, and personal experiences. 61.Each genre offers a unique listening experience.
【导语】本文介绍古典音乐、爵士乐、摇滚乐、流行乐四种主流音乐流派的起源、特点与风格。
【详解】57.原文第二段“Classical music is a sophisticated genre that originated in Europe.”,直接提取地点信息作答。
58.原文第三段“It is characterized by improvisation and syncopated rhythms.”,可直接提取爵士乐核心特征。
59.原文第四段“Rock music developed in the 1950s...”,可直接提取时间信息。
60.原文第五段“Pop songs are often about love, relationships, and personal experiences.”,可知流行乐通常围绕爱情、人际关系与个人经历展开,直接提取原文信息作答。
61.原文最后一段“Each genre offers a unique listening experience and has contributed to the rich tapestry of global music culture.”,可知每种音乐类型都带来了独特体验,直接提取原文信息作答。
62.By AI. 63.Should the band’s songs be marked more clearly? 64.Using the artists’ music to train AI without their agreement. 65.Because not everyone can get into a recording room or have expensive tools to make music, and AI can fill this gap. 66.Tom (does). The value of music lies in whether it can touch people and bring them enjoyment, whether it is created by humans or AI. Technology is just a tool, and the final result is what truly matters. (答案不唯一, 合理即可)
【导语】本文是一篇议论文,主要讲述了关于一个由人工智能创建的乐队,Sally和Tom对于该乐队歌曲是否应更清晰标注这一问题的不同观点。
【详解】62.根据文章第1段“Recently, people found a band was created by AI.”可知,这个乐队是通过人工智能创建的。
63.根据文章第1段“When they learned the truth, some people wondered if the band’s songs should be marked more clearly. Here are Sally’s and Tom’s opinions about this question.”可知,Sally和Tom在回答乐队的歌曲是否应该更清晰地标注这一问题。
64.根据文章Sally的观点部分“Artists have worried that their music is used to train AI without their agreement. A number of famous musicians have spoken about this. They think it is really unfair.”可知,“it”指的是未经艺术家同意用他们的音乐训练人工智能。
65.根据文章Tom的观点部分“Not everyone can get into a recording room or have expensive tools to make music, and AI can fill this gap (空白).”可知,在Tom看来,AI对音乐家有很大帮助是因为不是每个人都能进入录音室或有昂贵的工具来制作音乐,而AI可以填补这个空白。
66.根据文章Tom的观点部分“As long as people like how the music sounds, do they really need to know how it was made? The final result is what counts.”可知,Tom同意“音乐是如何创作的并不重要”这一观点。第二问为开放性问题,言之有理即可,参考答案为The value of music lies in whether it can touch people and bring them enjoyment, whether it is created by humans or AI. Technology is just a tool, and the final result is what truly matters.
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