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Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm单元素养提升
一、完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中,选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Li Ming still remembers the first time he truly felt the charm of traditional Chinese music. When he was a child, music class was just a boring lesson to him. He could not 1_______ why they had to listen to those ancient tunes. His classmates seemed to enjoy it, but he always felt 2_______.
One day, a new music teacher, Mr Chen, came to his school. He was different. He didn’t just ask the students to listen; he taught them to 3_______ the music with their hearts. He would tap the rhythm on the desk and ask them to follow. At first, Li Ming was clumsy and his tapping was always out of time. But Mr Chen was 4_______ and encouraged him to listen more carefully.
Gradually, Li Ming began to 5_______ the beauty. The music had a melody that told a story. He started to 6_______ his feet along to the beat. It was like a secret door opening. Mr Chen noticed his progress and smiled. He said, “You’ve found the 7_______ of Chinese music.” That moment changed everything.
Now, traditional Chinese music has become a part of Li Ming’s life. He plays the guqin and often learns classical pieces. The music helps him 8_______ his feelings. When he is happy, he plays lively tunes; when he is sad, he plays slow melodies. His friends and he even formed a small group. They 9_______ every weekend, creating music that connects them to their culture. It’s amazing how 10_______ music can bring people together.
Looking back, Li Ming realizes that learning to appreciate traditional music is like learning a new language. It 11_______ a new world of expression. Without Mr Chen, he might have never 12_______ the beauty of this heritage. His teacher taught him that everyone has a 13_______ inside, just waiting to be discovered.
Education is not just about books and exams. It’s about helping students 14_______ their hidden talents. Li Ming’s experience shows that a good teacher can 15_______ a student’s life forever. He will always treasure the day he learned to feel the beat.
( )1. A. understand B. remember C. imagine D. explain
( )2. A. happy B. excited C. lost D. confident
( )3. A. hear B. feel C. make D. create
( )4. A. confident B. angry C. quiet D. patient
( )5. A. praise B. sound C. notice D. record
( )6. A. tap B. raise C. cover D. touch
( )7. A. soul B. spirit C. heart D. mind
( )8. A. hide B. express C. control D. forget
( )9. A. get together B. come along C. show up D. make up
( )10. A. pop B. folk C. traditional D. electronic
( )11. A. opens B. finds C. creates D. builds
( )12. A. taught B. found C. looked D. made
( )13. A. gift B. secret C. dream D. skill
( )14. A. comment B. discover C. waste D. ignore
( )15. A. change B. save C. ruin D. guide
二、阅读理解
阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Labour chant
Labour chant is a form of folk song created by the working people in the process of production and labour, not for singing on stage. Labour chant has a long history and is the base for many folk song tones(民歌调). It has a strong and regular rhythm to make sure labour is at the same pace. The melody is high and powerful with encouragement. Labour chant truly reflects the role of organizing, inspiring, and outputting energy for productive labour.
Mountain songs
Mountain songs are also called mountain folk songs. They are a form of song that expresses the emotions of the working people when they are in activities such as chopping wood, mowing grass in natural environment such as mountains and fields. Closely related to labour, the lyrics are all created by chance. The rhythm is not fixed. There are many types of mountain songs, which can generally be divided into mountain songs and field songs according to the environment in which they are performed.
Minor tune
Minor tune is also known as “small tune” (小调) in folk areas. Mountain songs are sung in mountain villages, while minor tune has a bit of urban sense. It is a type of song performed and sung by the people in daily life, rest, entertainment, and celebrations. Sung by one or several people with musical instruments, it can express characters’ personalities and has completely freed itself from labour.
( )1. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
A. LABOUR. B. RHYTHM. C. EDUCATION. D. INSTRUMENT.
( )2. It’s believed that labour chant has the character that ____.
A.it’s produced to agree with labour
B. it’s a kind of peaceful music with fixed rhythm
C. it’s just fit for heavy physical labour
D. it lifts people’s spirits on the stage
( )3. Which specific environment is not included in the second music form?
A.Pick up firewood in the field.
B. Drive sheep to mountains for feeding.
C. Catch fish in the stream in hilly areas.
D. Mow grass in the garden behind your house.
( )4. Which of the following songs can you choose to perform minor tune?
A.Tea Picking Song.
B. Kangding Love Song.
C. Song of Herding Sheep.
D. Going Fishing at sea.
( )5. What do these three pieces of materials have in common?
A.They are changeable on the rhythm.
B. They have to do with labour.
C. They are part of our folk music.
D. They should be sung in groups.
B
When I was in primary school, music class was my least favourite. I could sing the words correctly, but something was always wrong. My classmates would move to the beat while I stood there, stiff and uncomfortable. “You’re not feeling the rhythm,” my music teacher Mrs Wang would say gently. I didn’t understand what she meant. Rhythm was just a word in the textbook to me.
Everything changed one Thursday afternoon. Mrs Wang brought a set of simple drums to class. “Today, we won’t sing,” she announced. “We will feel the music.” She played a steady beat on her drum and asked us to close our eyes. “Forget about getting it right. Just let your body respond.” At first, I was nervous, but slowly something amazing happened. My hands started tapping on the desk. My foot began to move. For the first time, I wasn’t thinking about the beat — I was feeling it inside me.
After that day, music became a different world for me. I joined the school band and learned to play the tambourine(铃鼓). Mrs Wang always encouraged me, saying, “Everyone has a rhythm inside. You just need to find your own.” She showed me that music isn’t about being perfect; it’s about expressing what words cannot say. The steady beat of the drum became my friend, and I looked forward to every music class.
Years later, I still remember that Thursday afternoon. Now I play the guitar in a small band with my friends. When we perform, I see some people in the audience sitting stiffly, and I smile. I want to tell them my story — how one teacher’s patience helped me find my rhythm. Music has taught me that sometimes we need to stop trying so hard and just let ourselves feel. The rhythm is always there, waiting to be discovered.
( )6. What problem did the writer have in music class at first?
A. She couldn’t remember the song’s words.
B. She couldn’t feel the rhythm of the music.
C. She didn’t like her music teacher.
D. She always came to class late.
( )7. What did Mrs Wang ask the students to do on that Thursday afternoon?
A.Sing a new song together.
B. Play different instruments.
C. Close their eyes and feel the beat.
D. Watch her play the drum.
( )8. What does the underlined word “respond” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.To answer a question.
B. To move in reaction to something.
C. To sing loudly.
D. To play an instrument.
( )9. What would probably happen next according to the story?
A.The writer would give up music because it was too hard.
B. The writer would continue to enjoy music and play with her band.
C. Mrs Wang would stop teaching music at the school.
D. The writer would forget about that Thursday afternoon.
( )10. What lesson did the writer learn from her experience?
A.Music class is the most important subject in school.
B. It’s better to play drums than to sing.
C. Feeling rhythm is about letting go and expressing yourself.
D. Everyone should learn to play the guitar.
C
Li Bai is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in Chinese history. When I was a child, my grandfather often told me stories about him. One summer, I stayed with my grandparents in a quiet town. One evening, as the moon rose over the mountains, my grandfather sat with me in the yard. He began to recite Li Bai’s famous poem Quiet Night Thought: “Before my bed, the moonlight is so bright; it looks like frost upon the ground…”
At first, I simply listened without much thought. But then something struck me. The words were simple, yet they painted a clear picture. The rhythm of the poem flowed like water. I closed my eyes and imagined the poet standing alone, looking up at the moon, thinking of home. It was as if I could feel his loneliness and longing. That moment opened my heart to the beauty of Chinese poetry.
After that night, I started to read more of Li Bai’s works. I learned that he was not just a poet, but a traveller, a dreamer, and a man who loved nature. He wrote about rivers, mountains, friendship, and wine. His words were powerful because they came from deep feelings. I realized that poetry is not just words on paper — it is a way to share emotions across time.
Later, I joined a poetry club at school. We read ancient poems and even tried to write our own. My teacher told me that Li Bai’s genius lay in his ability to express common feelings in beautiful language. I practised reciting poems aloud, learning to feel the rhythm and emotion behind each line. This helped me understand not only poetry but also life itself.
Now, I believe that poetry is a bridge connecting us to the past. It allows us to share the joys and sorrows of those who lived long ago. Whether it is Li Bai’s moonlight or a song of friendship, poetry reminds us that we are never truly alone. I am grateful for that summer evening when I first truly listened.
( )11. What did the author do one summer?
A.He stayed with his grandparents in a quiet town.
B. He wrote his first poem with his grandfather.
C. He travelled to the mountains with his friends.
D. He joined a music club at school.
( )12. Which of the following is the “clear picture” that the writer saw in Paragraph 2?
A. A fisherman alone in a boat on a quiet river.
B. A poet sitting alone by a window under bright moonlight.
C. A traveller walking by a quiet stream between rocks and trees.
D. A scholar standing alone on a distant mountain.
( )13. What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4?
A.Li Bai’s poems are difficult to understand.
B. The writer loved Li Bai’s poems just for the beautiful language.
C. Li Bai’s works helped the writer understand both poetry and life.
D. Joining the poetry club made the writer give up reading Li Bai’s works.
( )14. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.Poetry is difficult for young people to understand.
B. Poetry connects us to the past and helps us share emotions.
C. The author no longer reads Li Bai’s poems.
D. Modern poetry is better than ancient poetry.
( )15. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The life experiences of the great poet Li Bai.
B. The different ways people enjoy Li Bai’s poems today.
C. How a grandfather taught his grandson to write Chinese poems.
D. A personal story of falling in love with poetry through Li Bai’s works.
三、综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据上下文或括号内单词等提示,在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I still remember the first time I truly felt rhythm. Before that, music was just noise to me. My friends would dance 1_______ the beat, but I could never follow. I felt like a failure. Then one day, a 2_______ (gift) musician visited our school. She was a pianist who had won many awards. She saw me sitting alone and came over.
“Close your eyes,” she said gently. She began to play a simple tune on her keyboard. I felt the vibration in my chest. 3_______ (slow), I tapped my foot on the floor. The beat seemed to flow through me. It was a magical moment. She smiled and said, “You have rhythm inside you. You just need to let it out.”
After that, I became interested in music. I began to listen to music by various 4 _______(compose), such as Beethoven and Mozart. I even 5_______ (download) some of their music from the internet to practise. My favourite piece was 6_______ romantic sonata that made me feel peaceful. I also learned about different instruments. The electric guitar and the keyboard were my favourites.
One day, my teacher told me about a talent show. She encouraged me to perform. “You are a natural 7_______ (perform),” she said. I practised for weeks. I chose a song 8_______ had a strong rhythm. On the day of the show, I was nervous, but when I played, the audience gave me high 9_______ (rating). They clapped and cheered. I felt proud.
Now, music is part of my life. I have learned that rhythm is everywhere. It’s in the rain, in the wind, and in our hearts. I often think of that teacher who believed in 10_______ (we). She showed us that everyone has a gift. Even if you think you are not talented, you can find your own rhythm. All you need is patience and practice.
1.____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____
6.____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ____
参考答案
一、1 - 5 ACBDC 6 - 10 AABAC 11 - 15 ABABA
二、1 - 5 BADBC 6 - 10 BCBBC 11 - 15 ABCBD
三、1 - 5 to; gifted; Slowly; composers; downloaded 6 - 10 a; performer; which/that; ratings; us
答案解析
一、完形填空
主题:李明小学时反感传统音乐,在音乐老师陈老师的引导下学会用心感受节拍,逐渐爱上古琴,组建小乐队,体会到传统音乐不仅是旋律,更是连接人与文化的桥梁。
1. A. understand 句意:他不明白为什么他们要听那些古老的曲子。固定搭配 could not understand why... 无法理解为何…;B. remember 记住;C. imagine 想象;D. explain 解释,均与"听老师讲课"语境不符。
2. C. lost 句意:虽然同学们似乎喜欢音乐课,但他总感到迷茫。lost 迷茫;A. happy 快乐;B. excited 兴奋;D. confident 自信,均与"反感"语境相反。
3. B. feel 句意:他不只是让学生听,而是教他们用心感受音乐。feel 感受(与下文中 with their hearts 对应);A. hear 听到;C. make 制作;D. create 创造,均不能体现"用心"。
4. D. patient 句意:但陈老师很有耐心,鼓励他更仔细地听。固定搭配 be patient with sb. 对…有耐心;A. confident 自信;B. angry 生气;C. quiet 安静,均与"鼓励"语境不符。
5. C. notice 句意:渐渐地,李明开始注意到音乐的美。notice 注意 / 察觉;A. praise 表扬;B. sound 听起来;D. record 记录,均不合"逐渐发现"语境。
6. A. tap 句意:他开始用脚跟着节拍轻轻打拍子。tap the beat 打节拍(固定搭配);B. raise 举起;C. cover 覆盖;D. touch 触摸,均不合文意。
7. A. soul 句意:"你已经找到了中国音乐的灵魂。"soul 灵魂(与上文 connect them to their culture 呼应);B. spirit 精神;C. heart 心;D. mind 思想,均不及 soul 与 Chinese music 搭配精准。
8. B. express 句意:音乐帮助他表达情感。固定搭配 express one's feelings 表达情感;A. hide 隐藏;C. control 控制;D. forget 忘记,均与"倾诉"语境相反。
9. A. get together 句意:他们每个周末聚在一起创作音乐。固定搭配 get together 聚到一起;B. come along 一起来(多用于跟随);C. show up 露面;D. make up 化妆 / 编造,均与"创作"语境不符。
10. C. traditional 句意:音乐能把人们聚集起来的力量多么神奇(主语是传统中国音乐)。traditional 传统的;A. pop 流行;B. folk 民间;D. electronic 电子,均不能与本段主题对应。
11. A. opens 句意:它打开了一片新的表达世界。固定搭配 open a new world of expression 开启新的表达天地;B. finds 找到;C. creates 创造;D. builds 建造,均与"语言类比"不够贴切。
12. B. found 句意:如果没有陈老师,他可能永远也不会发现这份传统之美。固定搭配 never find 永未发现;A. taught 教(主动教,与 discover 语境不符);C. looked 看;D. made 制造,均不合语义。
13. A. gift 句意:他的老师告诉他每个人内心都有一份礼物,等待被发现。gift 天赋 / 礼物(与本段主题"感受节奏的天赋"对应);B. secret 秘密;C. dream 梦想;D. skill 技能,均不如 gift 贴切。
14. B. discover 句意:教育应帮助学生发现他们隐藏的天赋。discover 发掘;A. comment 评论;C. waste 浪费;D. ignore 忽视,均与"教育目的"语境不符。
15. A. change 句意:一位好老师可以永远改变学生的人生。change a student's life 改变人生;B. save 拯救;C. ruin 毁掉;D. guide 引导,均与"永远"的程度副词不够契合。
二、阅读理解
A 篇 — 中国民歌三类型(劳动号子 / 山歌 / 小调)
主题:三段材料分别介绍中国民歌中三种类型——劳动号子、山歌、小调,各自产生环境、节奏特点及演唱场合各有不同,但都是中国民间音乐的重要组成。
1. B. RHYTHM 篇章理解题。三段材料都围绕中国民歌的节奏特征,与音乐/韵律相关;材料适合刊登在"RHYTHM(韵律)"版面。A. LABOUR 仅对应劳动号子;C. EDUCATION / D. INSTRUMENT 与本文主题不符。
2. A. it's produced to agree with labour 细节理解题。原文指出劳动号子"is a form of folk song created by the working people in the process of production and labour... strong and regular rhythm to make sure labour is at the same pace",其特征正是"与劳动节奏相吻合"。B 说平静且节奏固定与 strong and regular 不符;C 仅指重体力劳动,过于狭窄;D 说舞台上演唱,与原文 not for singing on stage 相反。
3. D. Mow grass in the garden behind your house. 细节推理题。山歌的演唱环境是"mountains and fields"等自然环境,A(在田里拾柴)、B(在山上放羊)、C(在山间小溪捕鱼)都属于山野劳作场景;D(在自家屋后花园割草)属于庭院活动,不属于文中"山野"语境,故选 D。
4. B. Kangding Love Song. 细节判断题。小调(major tune / minor tune)用于日常生活、休闲娱乐,可在城镇传唱。A《采茶歌》、C《牧羊歌》属于山歌;D《出海捕鱼》属于劳动场景;只有《康定情歌》是经典小调,故选 B。
5. C. They are part of our folk music. 篇章主旨题。三段材料分别介绍劳动号子、山歌和小调,共同点都是中国民歌(folk music)。A. 节奏变化多端(仅山歌如此);B. 与劳动相关(仅劳动号子如此);D. 集体演唱(不必然),均不全面。
B 篇 — 找回节奏(节奏感成长记)
主题:作者小学音乐课上始终感受不到节奏,在王老师的鼓点引导下学会让身体回应音乐,后加入学校乐队,体会到音乐的真正意义在于表达而不在完美。
6. B. She couldn't feel the rhythm of the music. 细节理解题。第一段老师说"You're not feeling the rhythm",而作者也承认节奏对她"just a word in the textbook",可见最初的问题是感受不到节奏。A 记不住歌词、C 不喜欢老师、D 上课迟到,均未在文中提及。
7. C. Close their eyes and feel the beat. 细节理解题。第二段明确写道"she played a steady beat on her drum and asked us to close our eyes... Just let your body respond",即闭上眼睛感受节拍。A、B、D 都不是那天老师的要求。
8. B. To move in reaction to something. 词义猜测题。第二段老师说"Forget about getting it right. Just let your body respond";前文又提到手开始打拍子、脚开始动,可见 respond 在此意为"对…作出反应、跟着动起来"。
9. B. The writer would continue to enjoy music and play with her band. 推理判断题。末段写"Now I play the guitar in a small band with my friends... I smile. I want to tell them my story",说明作者正延续对音乐的热爱并继续与乐队一起演奏。A 放弃、C 老师离职、D 忘记那个下午,均与文意相反。
10. C. Feeling rhythm is about letting go and expressing yourself. 主旨大意题。末段点明"music has taught me that sometimes we need to stop trying so hard and just let ourselves feel",即感受节奏是放下紧绷、表达自我的过程。
C 篇 — 在月光下爱上李白(以诗入心)
主题:作者童年在祖父的引领下聆听李白《静夜思》,从此爱上古诗;在诗社诵读与创作中体会到古诗把不同时代人们的悲欢连接起来,是一道通向过去的桥梁。
11. A. He stayed with his grandparents in a quiet town. 细节理解题。第一段"One summer, I stayed with my grandparents in a quiet town"直接给出答案。B、C、D 与文中内容均不符。
12. B. A poet sitting alone by a window under bright moonlight. 图文匹配题。第二段描绘"the poet standing alone, looking up at the moon, thinking of home",对应画面正是诗人在窗前仰望明月、独思故乡——与 B 图"月下独坐的诗人"一致。A 渔翁独钓、C 山水踏雪、D 山中隐士,均非文中情境。
13. C. Li Bai's works helped the writer understand both poetry and life. 推理判断题。第三、四段分别写出作者阅读李白更多作品后认识到"poetry is not just words on paper... share emotions across time",并在诗社练诵中"helped me understand not only poetry but also life itself",故选 C。A 说李诗难懂、D 说参加诗社后放弃读李白,均与文意相反。
14. B. Poetry connects us to the past and helps us share emotions. 段落大意题。末段首句"poetry is a bridge connecting us to the past"及"share the joys and sorrows of those who lived long ago"是段段中心句。A、C、D 均与段落主题不符。
15. D. A personal story of falling in love with poetry through Li Bai's works. 主旨大意题。全文以第一人称叙述自己在祖父启发下接触李白诗作,进而爱上古诗并加入诗社的经历,核心是"通过李白作品爱上古诗"的个人故事。A 仅讲李白生平、B 讲现代人欣赏方式、C 讲祖父教写诗,均不是文章重点。
三、综合填空
主题:作者起初对音乐毫无感受,在一位钢琴家老师的引导下发现内心的节奏,逐渐喜爱音乐并登台表演,最终领悟"人人都有天赋,需要的只是耐心与练习"。
1. to dance to the beat "跟着节拍跳舞",固定搭配 dance to music/rhythm,用介词 to。
2. gifted gift 是名词,空后修饰名词 musician,需用形容词 gifted(有天赋的)。gift → gifted 加 -ed 构成形容词。
3. Slowly slow 是形容词/副词,句首作状语"慢慢地"需用副词 Slowly;且句首单词首字母大写。
4. composers compose 是动词,空后是介词 by 的宾语,且空前的 various 暗示需用复数名词 composers(作曲家)。
5. downloaded 全文叙述过去发生的事情,谓语动词用一般过去时,download 的过去式为 downloaded。
6. a 空后 romantic sonata 是单数可数名词,以辅音音素开头,首次提到用不定冠词 a。
7. performer perform 是动词,空前的 a natural 修饰单数可数名词,需用名词 performer(表演者)。
8. which/that 空后是完整谓语从句 had a strong rhythm,先行词 a song 为物,引导词在从句中作主语,用关系代词 which 或 that。
9. ratings rate 是动词,固定搭配 give sb. high ratings 给某人高分,空前的 high 与复数 ratings 搭配。
10. us 固定搭配 believe in sb. 信任某人。介词 in 后接宾格代词 us。
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Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm单元素养提升
一、完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中,选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Li Ming still remembers the first time he truly felt the charm of traditional Chinese music. When he was a child, music class was just a boring lesson to him. He could not 1_______ why they had to listen to those ancient tunes. His classmates seemed to enjoy it, but he always felt 2_______.
One day, a new music teacher, Mr Chen, came to his school. He was different. He didn’t just ask the students to listen; he taught them to 3_______ the music with their hearts. He would tap the rhythm on the desk and ask them to follow. At first, Li Ming was clumsy and his tapping was always out of time. But Mr Chen was 4_______ and encouraged him to listen more carefully.
Gradually, Li Ming began to 5_______ the beauty. The music had a melody that told a story. He started to 6_______ his feet along to the beat. It was like a secret door opening. Mr Chen noticed his progress and smiled. He said, “You’ve found the 7_______ of Chinese music.” That moment changed everything.
Now, traditional Chinese music has become a part of Li Ming’s life. He plays the guqin and often learns classical pieces. The music helps him 8_______ his feelings. When he is happy, he plays lively tunes; when he is sad, he plays slow melodies. His friends and he even formed a small group. They 9_______ every weekend, creating music that connects them to their culture. It’s amazing how 10_______ music can bring people together.
Looking back, Li Ming realizes that learning to appreciate traditional music is like learning a new language. It 11_______ a new world of expression. Without Mr Chen, he might have never 12_______ the beauty of this heritage. His teacher taught him that everyone has a 13_______ inside, just waiting to be discovered.
Education is not just about books and exams. It’s about helping students 14_______ their hidden talents. Li Ming’s experience shows that a good teacher can 15_______ a student’s life forever. He will always treasure the day he learned to feel the beat.
( )1. A. understand B. remember C. imagine D. explain
( )2. A. happy B. excited C. lost D. confident
( )3. A. hear B. feel C. make D. create
( )4. A. confident B. angry C. quiet D. patient
( )5. A. praise B. sound C. notice D. record
( )6. A. tap B. raise C. cover D. touch
( )7. A. soul B. spirit C. heart D. mind
( )8. A. hide B. express C. control D. forget
( )9. A. get together B. come along C. show up D. make up
( )10. A. pop B. folk C. traditional D. electronic
( )11. A. opens B. finds C. creates D. builds
( )12. A. taught B. found C. looked D. made
( )13. A. gift B. secret C. dream D. skill
( )14. A. comment B. discover C. waste D. ignore
( )15. A. change B. save C. ruin D. guide
二、阅读理解
阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Labour chant
Labour chant is a form of folk song created by the working people in the process of production and labour, not for singing on stage. Labour chant has a long history and is the base for many folk song tones(民歌调). It has a strong and regular rhythm to make sure labour is at the same pace. The melody is high and powerful with encouragement. Labour chant truly reflects the role of organizing, inspiring, and outputting energy for productive labour.
Mountain songs
Mountain songs are also called mountain folk songs. They are a form of song that expresses the emotions of the working people when they are in activities such as chopping wood, mowing grass in natural environment such as mountains and fields. Closely related to labour, the lyrics are all created by chance. The rhythm is not fixed. There are many types of mountain songs, which can generally be divided into mountain songs and field songs according to the environment in which they are performed.
Minor tune
Minor tune is also known as “small tune” (小调) in folk areas. Mountain songs are sung in mountain villages, while minor tune has a bit of urban sense. It is a type of song performed and sung by the people in daily life, rest, entertainment, and celebrations. Sung by one or several people with musical instruments, it can express characters’ personalities and has completely freed itself from labour.
( )1. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
A. LABOUR. B. RHYTHM. C. EDUCATION. D. INSTRUMENT.
( )2. It’s believed that labour chant has the character that ____.
A.it’s produced to agree with labour
B. it’s a kind of peaceful music with fixed rhythm
C. it’s just fit for heavy physical labour
D. it lifts people’s spirits on the stage
( )3. Which specific environment is not included in the second music form?
A.Pick up firewood in the field.
B. Drive sheep to mountains for feeding.
C. Catch fish in the stream in hilly areas.
D. Mow grass in the garden behind your house.
( )4. Which of the following songs can you choose to perform minor tune?
A.Tea Picking Song.
B. Kangding Love Song.
C. Song of Herding Sheep.
D. Going Fishing at sea.
( )5. What do these three pieces of materials have in common?
A.They are changeable on the rhythm.
B. They have to do with labour.
C. They are part of our folk music.
D. They should be sung in groups.
B
When I was in primary school, music class was my least favourite. I could sing the words correctly, but something was always wrong. My classmates would move to the beat while I stood there, stiff and uncomfortable. “You’re not feeling the rhythm,” my music teacher Mrs Wang would say gently. I didn’t understand what she meant. Rhythm was just a word in the textbook to me.
Everything changed one Thursday afternoon. Mrs Wang brought a set of simple drums to class. “Today, we won’t sing,” she announced. “We will feel the music.” She played a steady beat on her drum and asked us to close our eyes. “Forget about getting it right. Just let your body respond.” At first, I was nervous, but slowly something amazing happened. My hands started tapping on the desk. My foot began to move. For the first time, I wasn’t thinking about the beat — I was feeling it inside me.
After that day, music became a different world for me. I joined the school band and learned to play the tambourine(铃鼓). Mrs Wang always encouraged me, saying, “Everyone has a rhythm inside. You just need to find your own.” She showed me that music isn’t about being perfect; it’s about expressing what words cannot say. The steady beat of the drum became my friend, and I looked forward to every music class.
Years later, I still remember that Thursday afternoon. Now I play the guitar in a small band with my friends. When we perform, I see some people in the audience sitting stiffly, and I smile. I want to tell them my story — how one teacher’s patience helped me find my rhythm. Music has taught me that sometimes we need to stop trying so hard and just let ourselves feel. The rhythm is always there, waiting to be discovered.
( )6. What problem did the writer have in music class at first?
A. She couldn’t remember the song’s words.
B. She couldn’t feel the rhythm of the music.
C. She didn’t like her music teacher.
D. She always came to class late.
( )7. What did Mrs Wang ask the students to do on that Thursday afternoon?
A.Sing a new song together.
B. Play different instruments.
C. Close their eyes and feel the beat.
D. Watch her play the drum.
( )8. What does the underlined word “respond” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.To answer a question.
B. To move in reaction to something.
C. To sing loudly.
D. To play an instrument.
( )9. What would probably happen next according to the story?
A.The writer would give up music because it was too hard.
B. The writer would continue to enjoy music and play with her band.
C. Mrs Wang would stop teaching music at the school.
D. The writer would forget about that Thursday afternoon.
( )10. What lesson did the writer learn from her experience?
A.Music class is the most important subject in school.
B. It’s better to play drums than to sing.
C. Feeling rhythm is about letting go and expressing yourself.
D. Everyone should learn to play the guitar.
C
Li Bai is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in Chinese history. When I was a child, my grandfather often told me stories about him. One summer, I stayed with my grandparents in a quiet town. One evening, as the moon rose over the mountains, my grandfather sat with me in the yard. He began to recite Li Bai’s famous poem Quiet Night Thought: “Before my bed, the moonlight is so bright; it looks like frost upon the ground…”
At first, I simply listened without much thought. But then something struck me. The words were simple, yet they painted a clear picture. The rhythm of the poem flowed like water. I closed my eyes and imagined the poet standing alone, looking up at the moon, thinking of home. It was as if I could feel his loneliness and longing. That moment opened my heart to the beauty of Chinese poetry.
After that night, I started to read more of Li Bai’s works. I learned that he was not just a poet, but a traveller, a dreamer, and a man who loved nature. He wrote about rivers, mountains, friendship, and wine. His words were powerful because they came from deep feelings. I realized that poetry is not just words on paper — it is a way to share emotions across time.
Later, I joined a poetry club at school. We read ancient poems and even tried to write our own. My teacher told me that Li Bai’s genius lay in his ability to express common feelings in beautiful language. I practised reciting poems aloud, learning to feel the rhythm and emotion behind each line. This helped me understand not only poetry but also life itself.
Now, I believe that poetry is a bridge connecting us to the past. It allows us to share the joys and sorrows of those who lived long ago. Whether it is Li Bai’s moonlight or a song of friendship, poetry reminds us that we are never truly alone. I am grateful for that summer evening when I first truly listened.
( )11. What did the author do one summer?
A.He stayed with his grandparents in a quiet town.
B. He wrote his first poem with his grandfather.
C. He travelled to the mountains with his friends.
D. He joined a music club at school.
( )12. Which of the following is the “clear picture” that the writer see in Paragraph 2?
( )13. What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4?
A.Li Bai’s poems are difficult to understand.
B. The writer loved Li Bai’s poems just for the beautiful language.
C. Li Bai’s works helped the writer understand both poetry and life.
D. Joining the poetry club made the writer give up reading Li Bai’s works.
( )14. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.Poetry is difficult for young people to understand.
B. Poetry connects us to the past and helps us share emotions.
C. The author no longer reads Li Bai’s poems.
D. Modern poetry is better than ancient poetry.
( )15. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The life experiences of the great poet Li Bai.
B. The different ways people enjoy Li Bai’s poems today.
C. How a grandfather taught his grandson to write Chinese poems.
D. A personal story of falling in love with poetry through Li Bai’s works.
三、综合填空
阅读下面短文,根据上下文或括号内单词等提示,在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I still remember the first time I truly felt rhythm. Before that, music was just noise to me. My friends would dance 1_______ the beat, but I could never follow. I felt like a failure. Then one day, a 2_______ (gift) musician visited our school. She was a pianist who had won many awards. She saw me sitting alone and came over.
“Close your eyes,” she said gently. She began to play a simple tune on her keyboard. I felt the vibration in my chest. 3_______ (slow), I tapped my foot on the floor. The beat seemed to flow through me. It was a magical moment. She smiled and said, “You have rhythm inside you. You just need to let it out.”
After that, I became interested in music. I began to listen to music by various 4 _______(compose), such as Beethoven and Mozart. I even 5_______ (download) some of their music from the internet to practise. My favourite piece was 6_______ romantic sonata that made me feel peaceful. I also learned about different instruments. The electric guitar and the keyboard were my favourites.
One day, my teacher told me about a talent show. She encouraged me to perform. “You are a natural 7_______ (perform),” she said. I practised for weeks. I chose a song 8_______ had a strong rhythm. On the day of the show, I was nervous, but when I played, the audience gave me high 9_______ (rating). They clapped and cheered. I felt proud.
Now, music is part of my life. I have learned that rhythm is everywhere. It’s in the rain, in the wind, and in our hearts. I often think of that teacher who believed in 10_______ (we). She showed us that everyone has a gift. Even if you think you are not talented, you can find your own rhythm. All you need is patience and practice.
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6.____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ____
参考答案
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二、1 - 5 BADBC 6 - 10 BCBBC 11 - 15 ABCBD
三、1 - 5 to; gifted; Slowly; composers; downloaded 6 - 10 a; performer; which/that; ratings; us
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