高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Stage and Screen（较难版01）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Stage and Screen（较难版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What makes the speakers laugh? A．Watching a film. B．Getting some gold. C．Choosing a gift. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I can’t stop laughing. I haven’t laughed that hard for a while. W: Me too! Some of the scenes are pure comedy gold. I’m glad we’ve chosen this one. M: It is exactly what I need. Just a fun, light-hearted movie to relax with. 2．（本题1.5分）What impressed the woman most about the concert? A．The stage design. B．The singer’s costume. C．The audience’s cheers. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Those huge LED screens really stood out on the concert stage, didn’t they? The audience was almost crazy! W: Yeah, but the singer’s costume impressed me most. It didn’t feel like just a regular concert. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the woman watching? A．A comedy. B．A documentary. C．A TV drama. 【答案】B 【原文】M: What comedy are you watching? You can’t stop laughing. W: It’s not a comedy. It’s Animal World. Some monkeys got drunk after eating overripe apples and fell asleep under a tree. M: Really? It’s funny! W: Yeah, I didn’t expect the documentary on TV could be so funny. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A film. B．A play. C．A novel. 【答案】A 【原文】M: What a waste of time. The story is totally different from the original novel. W: Oh, come on, some of the scenes were really pretty. M: Well, you always like these mindless special effects. I mean, where was the acting? 5．（本题1.5分） What does the man probably want the woman to do? A．Reduce screen time. B．Sit farther from the TV. C．Watch another show. 【答案】A 【原文】M: You’ve been watching it for hours. Aren’t you bored yet? W: No. I love this show. M: It’s not good for your eyes if you watch TV for too long. （本题3分）听下面一段材料，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is unique about Hamlet? A．The female lead. B．The stage design. C．The modern adaptation. 7．(1.5分)How does the woman sound in the end? A．Disappointed. B．Angry. C．Hesitant. 【答案】6．B 7．C 【原文】M: Did you hear about the community theater’s line-up? After the hit Romeo and Juliet, they’re thinking of doing Hamlet and Macbeth next! W: That’s interesting, but I’ve seen Hamlet so many times. What’s special about this one? M: Well, my cousin’s doing the stage design. He’s planning something really innovative, combining modern and traditional elements. W: That sounds attractive. How about Macbeth? M: Macbeth could be great too. They’re considering a female lead for Macbeth, which could give it a fresh perspective. W: Hmm, a tough choice. Both sound promising. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How many tickets does the woman want? A．2. B．3. C．5. 9．(1.5分)What does the woman want to know about in the end? A．Information about Children’s Club. B．The prices of the tickets. C．The show time. 【答案】8．C 9．A 【原文】M: Westbury Theater. Can I help you? W: Yes. I’d like to book some tickets for the play for children, Cinderella. M: When would you like to go? W: On the afternoon of April 7th. How much are they? M: £12.50 each. Children under 16 pay only £8.25 if they’re with an adult. W: All right. I’d like tickets for two adults and three children please. Can you tell me who is in the play? M: Cinderella is played by Sophie Mcshera. W: And the show starts at 3:15, doesn’t it? M: That’s right, but you need to arrive at 2:30 to get your tickets. W: OK. Thanks. Can you tell me about your Children’s Club on Saturday mornings? M: Call 7722801 and they’ll give you the information. W: Great. I will get in touch with them at once. Thanks. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)Where does the conversation most probably take place? A．Outside a cinema. B．At home. C．In the cinema. 11．(1.5分)What is the film adapted from? A．A magazine. B．A book. C．A report. 12．(1.5分)What does the woman think of the director? A．He is good at directing a film. B．He is good at improving a story. C．He should have tried to follow the story. 【答案】10．A 11．B 12．C 【原文】W: Oh, it’s so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot inside. M: Terrible, wasn’t it? Well, what do you think of the film Wutherine Heights? W: It is a good film, but not as good as the book. I feel something is missing in the film. M: Yes, but you can’t possibly fit everything that happens in the novel into a 2-hour film. There isn’t enough time. W: I know, but the director should at least try to follow the story. With this film he left out some important people and even changed the end. M: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story. W: Perhaps he did, but I just don’t think a film director has the right to do so. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Doctor and patient. C．Director and actress. 14．(1.5分)How many times have the speakers worked together before? A．Never. B．Once. C．Twice. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman’s husband? A．An actor. B．A doctor. C．A manager. 16．(1.5分)What will the speakers probably do next? A．Ask the crowd some questions. B．Give a play on the stage. C．Show a short video. 【答案】13．C 14．A 15．B 16．C 【原文】M: Please welcome the star of our latest movie. W: Thank you, Steven. M: So why don’t you tell everyone a bit about the movie? W: Well, I play a doctor who discovers that her patients are going missing, so she tries to find out what is happening to them. It’s about her solving that problem while also discovering things about herself. M: You know, I was surprised you took the role. This is the first time we’ve worked together, but you’ve played a doctor twice before. W: Yes. It’s funny, because my husband actually is a doctor. M: So what made you want to do this film? W: Honestly, I just wanted to work with you. You could have asked me to play a tree and I would have said yes! M: Maybe in the next one! So, should we show everybody something from the film? W: Yes, I think they’ve been patient long enough. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What is the speaker probably doing? A．Directing a play. B．Promoting a book. C．Making an announcement. 18．(1.5分)Who wrote The New Sky? A．Liam Pierce. B．Joe White. C．Alexander Ford. 19．(1.5分)What do the women do in The New Sky? A．They fight in the war. B．They build a local theater. C．They create a new version of a play. 20．(1.5分)Where would the play be set? A．In the U.S. B．In Australia. C．In Britain. 【答案】17．C 18．A 19．C 20．B 【原文】W: Welcome to the theater club. I’m Teresa, your new club president, and I’m excited to announce that we have chosen our autumn show. We are going to perform Liam Pierce’s The New Sky! It’s a funny, heartwarming story of a group of theater-loving women who decide to perform an all-female version of William Shakespeare’s play, while all the men are away fighting in World War II. We’ll be looking for six girls to play the female parts, ranging from young women to old ladies. There are also a couple of male parts: Alexander Ford and Joe White. The original play was set in the U.S. , but our writers decided to move the action to Australia, so we could use our own accents. There are passages of Shakespeare throughout the play, for which we’ll use British accents. Tryouts are on Friday. You’ll be asked to read a scene from the play, as well as perform a short Shakespeare speech. I hope to see you all there! 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Northern Michigan University (NMU) Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” this December. The show features a group of NMU students sharing tales of their different family traditions through singing and dancing before journeying home. This year’s performance stresses the “spirit of togetherness”, showing how different cultures celebrate the Winter season.Performance Schedule All performances take place at the Forest Roberts Theatre (FRT). Special Attractions ·Meet Santa: The famous old man, Santa Claus, will be visiting the FRT hall one hour before each performance! Bring your family for festive photos and share your holiday wishes. ·Various Styles: Enjoy a variety of dance styles, including Irish step dancing, clogging, tap, and even a traditional Swedish Sankta Lucia number. ·Cast & Crew: The production is entirely student-driven, featuring talented performers like Henry Moore and Sara Neva. Students also take charge of the stage lighting and costume design.Ticket Prices＆Policies ·General Public: $25 ·NMU Workers/Seniors (62+): $22 ·Youth (under 18): $15 ·Students (only for NMU): $10 ·Group Discount: Groups of ten or more are eligible (有资格的) for 10% off the original price (NMU students are not included). Notice: The show lasts about 2 hours, including a 15-minute break. Latecomers will only be seated during proper breaks in the performance to avoid affecting the audience. 21．(2.5分)Which performance attracts people expecting presents? A．The Dec. 5, 7:30 pm one. B．The Dec. 14, 1:00 pm one. C．The Dec. 7, 1:00 pm one. D．The Dec. 14, 7:30 pm one. 22．(2.5分)What can the audience do one hour before a show starts? A．Attend an opening night party. B．Meet student performers. C．Learn dancing from professionals. D．Take photos with Santa Claus. 23．(2.5分)How much should a group of ten 10-year-olds pay for the Final Performance? A．$225. B．$150. C．$135. D．$90. 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．C 【导语】文章主要介绍NMU节日歌舞剧的排期、特色看点、票价及观演相关规定。 【详解】21．推理判断题。根据演出时间表中倒数第二行“Dec. 14(12月14日)”、“1:00 pm(下午1点)”和“Family Afternoon Show (Includes a gift).(家庭午后场（含一份礼物）)”可知，这场演出包含礼物，会吸引期待礼品的观众。 22．细节理解题。根据Special Attractions部分中“The famous old man, Santa Claus, will be visiting the FRT hall one hour before each performance! Bring your family for festive photos and share your holiday wishes.(大名鼎鼎的圣诞老人会在每场演出开始前一小时来到FRT大厅！带上家人拍摄节日合照，诉说你的节日心愿。)”可知，观众开演前一小时可以和圣诞老人合影。 23．细节理解题。根据Ticket Prices＆Policies板块中“Youth (under 18): $15(18岁以下青少年票价15美元)”和“Groups of ten or more are eligible (有资格的) for 10% off the original price (NMU students are not included).(十人及以上团体可享受原价九折优惠，北密歇根大学学生不享受该优惠)”可知，10名10岁孩子原价：10×15=150 美元，九折后价格：150×(1-10%)=135美元。 （本题10分）The British accent of Cary Grant has finally been revealed after a fellow actor tracked down a secret tape recording of the Bristol-born big screen superstar. Jason Isaacs, who plays Cary Grant in a coming ITV biopic (传记片), said that although setting his mind on figuring out the actor’s real accent, he had become upset by the absence of interviews with Cary Grant. The star, whose death aged 82 in 1986 brought to an end one of the 20th century’s greatest screen careers, rarely spoke in public and would always adopt a mid-American accent for the cameras. Isaacs, 60, said this week that after some “detective work”, he found out about an interview Cary Grant gave to a student from the University of Iowa months before his death. The student’s classmate secretly recorded the interview in which Cary Grant spoke about his hatred (厌恶) of being approached by fans. The secret recording reveals Cary Grant’s true accent. At the launch of the ITV drama Archie-after Cary Grant’s birth name Archibald Leach — Isaacs said that when he landed the role, “the first thing I did was look for interviews of Cary Grant.” Isaacs added, “He didn’t want to be seen and he didn’t want to be known. There was nothing at all. Only the films. And that’s not what he spoke like. His accent changed a lot in the films.” Isaacs said of listening to the tape: “I felt like I’d finally made a real connection with him and that’s the voice you hear on screen in Archie. It’s more English than he is in the movies. People think they remember Cary Grant’s voice but what they remember is Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot.” The ITV biopic focuses on Grant’s troubled family relationships. Jennifer Grant, Grant’s daughter, said her father had rarely spoken about his childhood. “Sadly I think there was so much shame wrapped up in it,” Jennifer Grant said. 24．(2.5分)Why did Jason Isaacs attempt to get a recording of Cary Grant? A．To recreate his accent for real. B．To show sincere respect to him. C．To get the role of Cary Grant easily. D．To make the film more profitable. 25．(2.5分)What can we infer about Cary Grant from Paragraph 4? A．He acted as a detective. B．He worked in a university. C．He hated being recorded secretly. D．He disliked having his life disturbed. 26．(2.5分)Whose voice is familiar to the audience? A．Cary Grant. B．Tony Curtis. C．Jason Isaacs. D．Jennifer Grant. 27．(2.5分)What kind of person is Jason Isaacs? A．Generous. B．Ambitious. C．Determined. D．Knowledgeable. 【答案】24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C 【导语】本文一篇记叙文。在饰演已故明星Cary Grant这个角色之前，为了真实再现Cary Grant的声音，Jason Isaacs设法找到了Cary Grant生前的谈话录音，从而可以模仿他的真实声音。因为大家熟悉的Cary Grant的声音都是他在电影里的声音，这与他真实的声音不同。 【详解】24．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Jason Isaacs, who plays Cary Grant in a coming ITV biopic(传记片), said that although setting his mind on figuring out the actor’s real accent, he had become upset by the absence of interviews with Cary Grant. (在即将上映的ITV传记片中扮演加里·格兰特的杰森·艾萨克斯说，虽然他下定决心要弄清楚加里·格兰特的真实口音，但他对没有采访加里·格兰特感到不安。)”可推知，Isaacs下定决心找到有关Cary Grant的录音，是想在电影中真实地再现他的声音。故选A。 25．推理判断题。根据第四段中“The student’s classmate secretly recorded the interview in which Cary Grant spoke about his hatred(厌恶) of being approached by fans. (该学生的同学秘密录制了加里·格兰特在采访中谈到他对粉丝的厌恶。)”可推知，他不喜欢自己的生活被打扰。故选D。 26．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“People think they remember Cary Grant’s voice but what they remember is Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot. (人们以为他们记得加里·格兰特的声音，但他们记得的是《热情似火》里的托尼·柯蒂斯。)”可知，观众记住的Cary Grant的声音其实是电影Some Like It Hot中的角色Tony Curtis的声音。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Jason Isaacs, who plays Cary Grant in a coming ITV biopic(传记片), said that although setting his mind on figuring out the actor’s real accent, he had become upset by the absence of interviews with Cary Grant. (在即将上映的ITV传记片中扮演加里·格兰特的杰森·艾萨克斯说，虽然他下定决心要弄清楚加里·格兰特的真实口音，但他对没有采访加里·格兰特感到不安。)”Jason Isaacs为了演好Cary Grant这个角色设法找到他的采访录音，从而在电影里真实再现Cary Grant的声音，可推知，Jason Isaacs是有决心的。故选C。 （本题10分）A broken heart and a sad ending to a long friendship. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, it’s part of human life. But the experience can be hard to get over. But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse the desire to connect with others. Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort. Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did. These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn from Paragraph 3&4? A．Sad music can make people help others. B．Sad music can make sad people feel better. C．Sad music can make people believe in themselves. D．Sad music can make people concentrate on themselves. 29．(2.5分)What does the phrase underlined in the last paragraph mean? A．Hearing a swear word used by enemies. B．Avoiding a place to go after death. C．Getting an extremely pleasant time. D．Having an unbearable experience. 30．(2.5分)How does the author develop this article? A．By presenting research findings. B．By giving directions. C．By listing authoritative figures. D．By comparing examples. 31．(2.5分)Which of the following can be the best title for the article? A．How to Find Pathways through Heartaches B．How We React to a Broken Heart Matters a Lot C．What We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in Life D．Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart 【答案】28．B 29．D 30．A 31．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了听悲伤的音乐在治愈心灵创伤中的作用，相关研究表明，听悲伤的音乐可以帮助人们重新感受到生活的快乐和希望，唤起同理心，并激发与他人建立积极联系的欲望。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. (悲伤的音乐可以帮助你从破碎的心灵中治愈和振作起来。)”和第四段中“Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was ‘beautiful but sad’ improved their mood. (肯特大学的另一项实验发现，当人们感到悲伤时，听‘美丽但悲伤’的音乐可以改善他们的情绪。)”可知，悲伤的音乐对悲伤的人而言有治愈作用，能改善他们的情绪，即可以让他们感觉好一些。故选B项。 29．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope.  (这种不适会让你制定一个计划，一个新的行动。它带来了希望。)”可推知，此处描述的一种不适的、糟糕的经历。结合选项内容可知，画线短语意思应该是“有难以忍受的经历”。故选D项。 30． 推理判断题。根据第三段中“A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. (德国最近的一项研究发现，听悲伤的音乐对情绪的影响是一种同理心的唤起，以及与他人建立积极联系的渴望。)”、第四段中“Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was ‘beautiful but sad’ improved their mood. (肯特大学的另一项实验发现，当人们感到悲伤时，听‘美丽但悲伤’的音乐可以改善他们的情绪。)”和最后一段中“For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. (例如，康奈尔大学的研究发现，接受对生活经历或新情况的不适，并将其视为迈向成长和改变的一步，会鼓励人们找到克服和超越它的途径。)”可知，文章呈现了多个研究结果，来表明听悲伤音乐的积极作用。故选A项。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. (但研究表明，心痛是有缓解途径的。听悲伤的音乐是主要的一种途径。)”可知，文章主要介绍了听悲伤的音乐在治愈心灵创伤中的作用，这些作用包括帮助人们重新感受到生活的快乐和希望，唤起同理心，并激发与他人建立积极联系的欲望等。因此，D项“为什么听悲伤的音乐能治愈你破碎的心”契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 （本题10分）A speech in a play by Shakespeare can be as short as a word or as long as several hundred. But what is the most common length? Staying away from Shakespeare himself for a moment, we can take Ben Jonson’s play Volpone (1606) and count the number of speeches and their lengths. The most common length is four words. The next most common length is five words. Of the other 16 Jonson’s plays, 12 also have a speech length mode (模式) of four. It was not just Jonson; it was everybody. After 1602, four-word speeches were the most common kind across all the early modern plays that survived. The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten. After 1602, the mode of four predominated. If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back. Our suggestion is that the playwrights (剧作家) learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech. Another way to think of this is offered by the Russian literary scholar Boris Yarkho. He put forward an “index (指数) of liveliness” — the ratio of the number of speeches to the total number of lines in a play. He researched the works of the 17th-century French playwright Pierre Corneille and found that his comedies have a higher index because of their shorter speeches. The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms. Nevertheless, we have no record of any dramatist or playgoer reflecting on the shortening of average speech lengths; our only knowledge of it comes from counting the words in the plays for ourselves. 32．(2.5分)What happened in English plays around the 1600s? A．Their storylines were about famous writers. B．They were influenced by a poetic writing style. C．They featured different storytelling techniques. D．Their speeches were generally shorter in length. 33．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “predominated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Remained unique. B．Took the leading position. C．Disappeared slowly. D．Played an educational role. 34．(2.5分)Why did playwrights change their writing styles according to paragraph 4? A．To challenge traditional writing rules. B．To stand out by applying their unique style. C．To avoid being affected by social values. D．To create realistic and acceptable speeches. 35．(2.5分)Which of the following is Yarkho’s opinion on the change in plays? A．It saved actors the trouble of memorizing their lines. B．It reflected people's preference for serious dialogues. C．It helped present dramas in an active and pleasant way. D．It made the characters express their feelings effectively. 【答案】32．D 33．B 34．D 35．C 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，讲述了17世纪后，大多数戏剧的话语长度转向四字模式，剧作家认为较短的戏剧话语能以一种积极愉快的方式呈现戏剧。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten.(伦敦戏剧产业在1580年代末和1590年代初开始发展，我们看到演讲长度模式集中在9词或10词)”及“If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back.(如果我们只看莎士比亚的戏剧，我们会发现他做的和其他人一样：在1597-1602年左右，他从喜欢9个词的演讲变成了喜欢4个词的演讲，并且再也没有回去过)”可知，16世纪末尾，话语长度多为9词，10词，17世纪后，话语长度转向4词，话语长度变短。故选D。 33．词义猜测题。根据划线词下文“If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back.(如果我们只看莎士比亚的戏剧，我们会发现他做的和其他人一样：在1597-1602年左右，他从喜欢9个词的演讲变成了喜欢4个词的演讲，并且再也没有回去过)”可知，划线词后以莎士比亚的戏剧为例，说明话语长度变短，并且再没有变长，推知，4词模式从此处于主流领导地位，划线词意思为：处于领先地位。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Our suggestion is that the playwrights(剧作家)learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech.(我们的建议是，剧作家们逐渐从彼此学习如何更紧密地表达日常交流中的讲话长度，并发现观众对此反应良好。他们开始不那么关注严格的写作规则，而更多地关注日常讲话的生动活泼)”可知，剧作家写作时更加重视日常用语的生动性，因此，他们改变写作风格创造现实和可接受的演讲。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms.(从9个词的模式到4个词的模式代表了缩短的平均讲话，因此用Yarkho的话说，这是一种更生动的戏剧)”可知，Yarkho认为，将戏剧的词数变短，有助于以一种积极愉快的方式呈现戏剧。故选C。 （本题12.5分）Music and Its Role in Human Life Music is one of the most universal forms of human expression. From ancient songs to modern pop, it has been an important part of every culture around the world. But why does music play such an important role in our daily lives? 36(2.5分) One reason is that music helps us deal with our emotions in a healthy way. When people feel happy, sad, or angry, they often listen to music that matches or changes how they feel. 37(2.5分) A sad song can bring comfort during difficult times, while an upbeat song can make us feel energetic and hopeful again. Sometimes, when we cannot find the right words, music speaks for us instead. Music can bring people together. Think of concerts, festivals, or singing with friends. 38(2.5分) These shared moments create a feeling of belonging. Scientists have found that making music in a group releases chemicals in our brains that increase trust and teamwork. Even strangers can become friends through a shared love of a song. 39(2.5分) Studies show that children who learn an instrument often do better in subjects like math and language. Music training improves memory, attention, and problem-solving. For adults, listening to music while working can help them focus and even make boring tasks more enjoyable. However, not everyone reacts to music in the same way. Personal taste, cultural background, and past experiences all affect how we feel about a piece of music. 40(2.5分) Some people find energy in rock, while others prefer the calm of classical music. But one thing is clear: music will always be an important part of human life. A．Music is also good for the brain. B．Music can be a way to celebrate. C．The answer lies in its effects on us. D．Different people like different music. E．You don’t need special skills to enjoy music. F．These activities connect people in a special way. G．Music helps us say what we cannot put into words. 【答案】36．C 37．G 38．F 39．A 40．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了音乐在人类生活中的重要作用，包括调节情绪、促进社交、提升脑力，并指出音乐偏好因人而异。 【详解】36． 由上文“But why does music play such an important role in our daily lives?(但为什么音乐在我们日常生活中扮演如此重要的角色？)”及下文“One reason is that music helps us deal with our emotions in a healthy way(一个原因是音乐帮助我们以健康的方式处理情绪)”可知，上文提出问题，下文开始列举原因，本空应是对问题的回答，起承上启下作用。C选项“答案在于它对我们的影响”既回答了上文的why，又引出下文的多个原因，符合语境。 37．由上文“When people feel happy, sad, or angry, they often listen to music that matches or changes how they feel. (当人们感到快乐、悲伤或愤怒时，他们常常会听与感受匹配或能改变感受的音乐)”及下文“A sad song can bring comfort(悲伤的歌能在困难时期带来安慰)”可知，本空应进一步说明音乐在情感表达上的独特作用。G选项“音乐帮助我们说出无法用言语表达的内容”承接上文的情感调节功能，并引出下文具体例子，符合语境。 38．由上文“Think of concerts, festivals, or singing with friends. (想想音乐会、节日庆典或与朋友一起唱歌)”及下文“These shared moments create a feeling of belonging. (这些共享的时刻创造了归属感)”可知，上文列举了音乐活动，下文说这些时刻带来归属感，本空应说明这些活动的连接作用。F选项“这些活动以一种特殊的方式将人们连接起来”能承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 39．由下文“Studies show that children who learn an instrument often do better in subjects like math and language. Music training improves memory, attention, and problem-solving. (研究表明，学习乐器的儿童通常在数学和语言等科目上表现更好。音乐训练能提高记忆力、注意力和解决问题的能力)”可知，本段主要讲音乐对大脑的益处。A选项“音乐也对大脑有益。”是本段的主题句，统领下文，符合语境。 40．由上文“Personal taste, cultural background, and past experiences all affect how we feel about a piece of music. (个人品味、文化背景和过往经历都会影响我们对音乐的感受。)”及下文“Some people find energy in rock, while others prefer the calm of classical music. (有些人在摇滚中找到能量，而另一些人则偏爱古典音乐的平静。)”可知，本空应强调人们对音乐喜好的差异性。D选项“不同的人喜欢不同的音乐。”承接上文的影响因素，并引出下文的对比举例，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）In a community music class, ten teenagers from eight different countries gathered with traditional instruments. My Spanish guitar stood beside Maria’s Chinese erhu and Samuel’s West African djembe (金杯鼓). Our first attempt to play together 41 a terrible mixture of conflicting scales (音阶) and rhythms, creating an atmosphere thick with 42 . Our instructor, Ms. Davies, 43 a simple but profound instruction: “Listen,” she urged, “Do not merely play; seek to understand the story within each other’s music.” Instead of 44 our traditions, we each taught a short musical phrase from our culture. 45 , my guitar’s flamenco riff clashed (与……不协调) with the erhu’s melancholy, while the djembe’s complex rhythms confused us. However, as we gradually learned to play each other’s phrases, 46 occurred. We began to listen more deeply, moving beyond the 47 to understand the musician behind them. Samuel’s drum pattern 48 life; Maria’s erhu expressed longing; my guitar 49 raw emotion. Ms. Davies then helped 50 these elements together. The erhu’s call became a question answered by the guitar’s passion, supported by the djembe’s steady rhythm. We didn’t blend into uniformity; each sound remained 51 , creating a global tapestry (织锦) where every culture was highlighted. Our final performance, though 52 , earned thunderous applause. We discovered true harmony doesn’t require 53 notes, but respect for different voices and recognition of 54 human emotions. That day, music became more than sound; it became a bridge, and we were its 55 . 41．(1分)A．succeeded in B．brought in C．resulted in D．gave in 42．(1分)A．frustration B．determination C．tension D．satisfaction 43．(1分)A．offered B．appreciated C．mastered D．documented 44．(1分)A．maintaining B．abandoning C．representing D．observing 45．(1分)A．Suddenly B．Eventually C．Actually D．Initially 46．(1分)A．exploration B．motivation C．transformation D．evolution 47．(1分)A．notes B．songs C．lyrics D．lines 48．(1分)A．exchanged B．produced C．impressed D．celebrated 49．(1分)A．compared B．affected C．contained D．avoided 50．(1分)A．generate B．record C．weave D．revise 51．(1分)A．confusing B．distinct C．plain D．amusing 52．(1分)A．horrible B．romantic C．striking D．imperfect 53．(1分)A．classical B．identical C．practical D．typical 54．(1分)A．shared B．positive C．mixed D．creative 55．(1分)A．archaeologist B．authority C．architects D．audiences 【答案】 41．C 42．A 43．A 44．B 45．D 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．C 50．C 51．B 52．D 53．B 54．A 55．C 【导语】文章主要讲述了多国青少年带传统乐器合奏，初时混乱挫败，经老师引导倾听互学，终融合出独特乐曲，领悟和谐源于尊重差异与共通情感，音乐成文化桥梁。 【详解】41．考查动词短语。句意：我们第一次尝试一起演奏，却因音阶和节奏的冲突而产生了糟糕的混合效果，营造出一种充满挫败感的氛围。A. succeeded in成功；B. brought in引进；C. resulted in导致；D. gave in屈服。根据后文“a terrible mixture of conflicting scales (音阶) and rhythms”可知，他们的演奏导致了各种不协调的音阶和节奏的混乱组合。 42．考查名词。句意：我们第一次尝试一起演奏，却因音阶和节奏的冲突而产生了糟糕的混合效果，营造出一种充满挫败感的氛围。A. frustration沮丧，挫败感；B. determination决心；C. tension紧张；D. satisfaction满足。根据上文“a terrible mixture of conflicting scales and rhythms”可知，前文说合奏混乱，对应负面情绪frustration（挫败感）。 43．考查动词。句意：我们的指导老师戴维斯女士提出了一个简单却深刻的要求：“倾听，”她敦促道，“不要仅仅演奏，而是努力去理解彼此音乐中蕴含的故事。”A. offered提供；B. appreciated感激；C. mastered掌握；D. documented记录。根据后文“a simple but profound instruction”可知，导师提供了一个指导。 44．考查动词。句意：我们并没有摒弃自己的传统，而是每人各自教了一个来自自己文化中的简短旋律片段。A. maintaining维持；B. abandoning抛弃；C. representing代表；D. observing观察。根据上文instead of 表转折，结合后文“we each taught a short musical phrase from our culture.”说传授自身文化乐句可知，前文对应“不放弃传统”。 45．考查副词。句意：起初，我的吉他所弹奏的弗拉门戈旋律与二胡的忧郁音色相互碰撞，而金杯鼓复杂的节奏也让我们感到困惑。A. Suddenly突然；B. Eventually最后；C. Actually实际上；D. Initially起初。根据后文“However, as we gradually learned to play each other’s phrases”中however表转折，提到逐渐学会，前文对应的是一开始的情况。 46．考查名词。句意：然而，随着我们逐渐学会演奏彼此的乐句，这种转变便发生了。A. exploration探索；B. motivation动机；C. transformation转变；D. evolution进化。前文是混乱困惑，后文是默契合奏，中间是“转变”。 47．考查名词。句意：我们开始更加用心地聆听，不再仅仅停留在音乐的表面，而是试图去理解演奏者本人。A. notes音符，笔记；B. songs歌曲；C. lyrics歌词；D. lines台词。根据后文“We discovered true harmony doesn’t require ____ notes”可知，此处指超越了音符。 48．考查动词。句意：塞缪尔的鼓点歌颂生命；玛丽亚的二胡传递思念；我的吉他表达真挚情感。A. exchanged交换；B. produced产生；C. impressed使印象深刻；D. celebrated庆祝，歌颂。根据后文“Maria’s erhu expressed longing”可知，此处指塞缪尔的鼓点歌颂生命，玛丽亚的二胡传递思念，为积极的情感。 49．考查动词。句意：塞缪尔的鼓点歌颂生命；玛丽亚的二胡传递思念；我的吉他蕴含真挚情感。A. compared对比；B. affected影响；C. contained包含；D. avoided避免。根据后文“raw emotion”可知，吉他蕴含了真挚情感。 50．考查动词。句意：戴维斯女士随后帮我们把这些元素融合在一起。A. generate产生；B. record记录；C. weave编织，整合；D. revise修改。根据后文“The erhu’s call became a question answered by the guitar’s passion, supported by the djembe’s steady rhythm.”可知，老师把这些元素融合在一起。 51．考查形容词。句意：我们并未变得千篇一律；每一种声音都保持着自身的独特性，共同编织出一幅多元文化的宏大画卷。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. distinct不同的，独特的；C. plain朴素的；D. amusing有趣的。根据上文“We didn’t blend into uniformity”可知，他们没有融合成千篇一律，每个声音都依然独特。 52．考查形容词。句意：尽管我们的最终表演存在不足之处，但仍赢得了雷鸣般的掌声。A. horrible可怕的；B. romantic浪漫的；C. striking惊人的；D. imperfect不完美的。根据上文“Our final performance, though”中though表转折，后文“earned thunderous applause”是掌声，前文对应“不完美”。 53．考查形容词。句意：我们发现真正的和谐并非需要完全一致的音符，而是需要对不同声音的尊重，以及对共同的人类情感的认同。A. classical经典的；B. identical相同的；C. practical实际的；D. typical典型的。前文“We didn’t blend into uniformity; each sound remained”说各种声音保持独特，对应“不用相同的音符”。 54．考查形容词。句意：我们发现真正的和谐并非需要完全一致的音符，而是需要对不同声音的尊重，以及对共同的人类情感的认同。A. shared共有的；B. positive积极的；C. mixed混合的；D. creative创造性的。根据上文“respect for different voices and recognition of”可知，不同文化的音乐能共鸣，源于“共通的情感”。 55．考查名词。句意：那一天，音乐不再仅仅是声音；它变成了一座桥梁，而我们则是这座桥梁的建造者。A. archaeologist考古学家；B. authority权威；C. architects建筑师；D. audiences观众。根据上文“it became a bridge, and we were its”可知，音乐变成了一座桥梁，他们则是这座桥梁的建造者，architect本义建筑师，引申为“缔造者、创造者”，贴合“我们用音乐搭建文化桥梁”的语境。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Nanjing Photography Studio, whose English name is “Dead to Rights”, is 56(1.5分) extremely powerful and profound film. It is set against the brutal backdrop (残酷的背景) of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre (屠杀). 57(1.5分) (watch) such a historical movie helps us feel the weight of history. Since its nationwide release on July 25th, it 58(1.5分) (achieve) remarkable results, not only gaining high box office earnings but also receiving high scores on Douban. Many viewers reflect 59(1.5分) the value of peace while viewing the shocking scenes. 60(1.5分) impressed the audience most is the character of Su Liuchang, played by Liu Haoran. At first, he could hardly resist 61(1.5分) (give) in to fear. However, after seeing the 62(1.5分) (incredible) cruel crimes of the Japanese army in the photos, he gradually found his courage and decided to fight against the invaders. It will be a long time 63(1.5分) we fully understand the pain of that dark period. Even today, many 64(1.5分) (grown-up) still choose to watch this film with their children, for history education should never stop. There is no doubt about 65(1.5分) (we) passing down this memory. 【答案】 56．an 57．Watching 58．has achieved 59．on/upon 60．What 61．giving 62．incredibly 63．before 64．grown-ups 65．our 【导语】主要介绍电影《南京照相馆》，讲述影片背景、上映反响以及带给观众的历史与和平教育意义。 【详解】56．考查冠词。句意：《南京照相馆》，英文名为“Dead to Rights”，是一部极具感染力且意义深刻的电影。film为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，结合句意，此处表示“一部极具感染力且意义深刻的电影”为泛指，且extremely是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词an。 57．考查非谓语动词。句意：观看这样一部历史电影有助于我们感受历史的重量。此处作句子主语，用动名词watching泛指“观看电影”这一行为，位于句首，首字母需大写。 58．考查动词时态。句意：自7月25日全国上映以来，它取得了亮眼的成绩，不仅收获高票房，还在豆瓣获得高分。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语Since its nationwide release on July 25th可知，此处强调从过去持续到现在的结果，要用现在完成时，其结构为“have/has +过去分词”，主语it是第三人称单数，所以谓语动词为has achieved。 59．考查介词。句意：许多观众在观看震撼的画面时反思和平的价值。此处为固定搭配reflect on/upon，意为“反思；思考”，所以此处为介词on/upon。 60．考查主语从句。句意：最打动观众的是刘昊然饰演的苏流昌这个角色。此处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，表示“……的事物”，所以用连接代词what，位于句首，首字母需大写。 61．考查非谓语动词。句意：起初，他几乎无法抵抗向恐惧屈服。此处为固定搭配resist doing sth.，意为“抵抗做某事”，所以give使用动名词形式giving。 62．考查副词。句意：然而，在照片中看到日军令人难以置信的残酷罪行之后，他逐渐找回勇气，决定反抗侵略者。此处修饰形容词cruel，要用副词形式，incredible的副词为incredibly。 63．考查连词。句意：我们要完全理解那段黑暗时期的伤痛，还需要很长一段时间。此处为固定句型It will be a long time before...，意为“要过很久才……”，所以用连词before。 64．考查名词复数。句意：即使在今天，许多成年人仍然选择带着孩子观看这部电影，因为历史教育永不停歇。grown-up是可数名词，many后接可数名词复数，所以用复数形式grown-ups。 65．考查形容词性物主代词。句意：我们传承这段记忆是毫无疑问的。空后为动名词短语passing down this memory，前面需要物主代词作定语，we对应的形容词性物主代词是our。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）口语课上外教组织同学们讨论：为学校戏剧节准备节目时，你更倾向于对经典剧本进行现代化改编还是忠于原著？请你发言，内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 你的理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should We Modernize Classics or be Faithful to Them Good morning, everyone. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. 【答案】    Good morning, everyone.         I strongly support modernizing classic scripts for school drama festivals. Firstly, contemporary adaptations make timeless stories more relatable to young audiences by incorporating modern language and settings. Secondly, creative reinterpretations encourage students to think critically about how historical themes apply to today’s world. For example, setting Romeo and Juliet in rival tech companies could spark discussions about modern conflicts. While preserving original messages, fresh approaches stimulate artistic innovation and audience engagement. I hope my speech can prompt everyone to think.         Thank you for listening. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对经典剧本进行现代化改编还是忠于原著的讨论，进行发言，陈述观点和理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 坚决地：strongly→firmly 永恒的：timeless→permanent 鼓励：encourage→inspire 主题：theme→subject 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句   原句：For example, setting Romeo and Juliet in rival tech companies could spark discussions about modern conflicts. 拓展句：For example,  we set Romeo and Juliet in rival tech companies, which could spark discussions about modern conflicts. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, contemporary adaptations make timeless stories more relatable to young audiences by incorporating modern language and settings.(运用了动名词作宾语) 【高分句型2】Secondly, creative reinterpretations encourage students to think critically about how historical themes apply to today’s world.(运用了how引导的宾语从句) 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Anna loved to dance, who had been dancing since she was three years old. She dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer. She practiced every day with her teacher and her friends. Anna’s parents were proud of her, but they were also worried. They knew dancing was a demanding job for Anna, who had been born with a weak leg and had to wear a brace (支架) to support it. She had to work harder than other dancers, and she had to bear a lot of pain. Anna’s parents wanted her to be happy, but they also wanted her to be realistic. They told her dancing was just a hobby. They said dancing was too risky, and that she should have other choices. Anna understood her parents’ concerns, but she did not want to give up on her dream. She believed she could make it if she worked hard enough. She did not want to let her weak leg stop her from going after her dream. One day, Anna got a chance to prove herself. Her teacher told her that there was an audition (试演) for a famous ballet school in New York and that Anna was invited to try out. Anna was excited, and she told her parents about it. She asked them to take her to New York for the audition. And if she passed it, she would be admitted to it. Her parents were happy but also doubtful. They knew that the audition would be very competitive, and that Anna would have to dance against the best dancers in the country. They were afraid that Anna would not make it, and that she would be disappointed. They tried to prevent Anna from going, but Anna said this was her chance to show her talent, and that she could not miss it. Her parents saw how determined she was, and they decided to support her. They agreed to take her to New York for the audition. The day of the audition came, and Anna was eager to dance. She stood on the stage in a confident mood. She looked at the judges and smiled confidently. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The music started, and Anna danced with all her heart. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The judges announced the names of the dancers who had passed the audition. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The music started, and Anna danced with all her heart. She forgot the pain in her weak leg and let the music guide her. Every spin and leap was full of grace and power. Her brace didn’t hold her back — it reminded her of how far she had come. She poured all her years of practice into every movement. When the music ended, she bowed with a smile, knowing she had done her best. Her parents watched from the audience, tears in their eyes, proud of her courage. The judges announced the names of the dancers who had passed the audition. Anna’s heart raced as each name was called. Then she heard it — ‌“Anna!” She couldn’t believe her ears. Her parents rushed to hug her, crying with joy. Anna had proved that her dream was not impossible. She knew this was just the first step. With her family’s support and her own determination, she was ready to face whatever came next. Her weak leg would never stop her again. 【导语】文章讲述了热爱跳舞的Anna虽天生腿部有缺陷需佩戴支架，仍坚持追逐芭蕾梦想，最终获得纽约著名芭蕾学校试演机会，在父母陪同下走上舞台。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写Anna全情投入舞蹈，忘却腿部伤痛，用优雅的动作展现多年练习的成果，赢得评委和父母的赞赏。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写评委宣布通过名单，Anna紧张等待，最终听到自己的名字，与父母相拥而泣，明白这只是追梦路上的第一步。 2. 续写线索：全情投入舞蹈——忘却伤痛——优雅演绎——父母感动——评委宣布名单——听到自己名字——家人拥抱庆祝——坚定梦想信念 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①指引：guide/instruct ②证明：prove/demonstrate 情绪类 ①决心：determination/resolution ②喜悦：joy/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1] When the music ended, she bowed with a smile, knowing she had done her best. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句，现在分词作状语，省略连词that的宾语从句) [高分句型2] Anna’s heart raced as each name was called. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 4 Stage and Screen（较难版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What makes the speakers laugh? A．Watching a film. B．Getting some gold. C．Choosing a gift. 2．（本题1.5分）What impressed the woman most about the concert? A．The stage design. B．The singer’s costume. C．The audience’s cheers. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the woman watching? A．A comedy. B．A documentary. C．A TV drama. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A film. B．A play. C．A novel. 5．（本题1.5分） What does the man probably want the woman to do? A．Reduce screen time. B．Sit farther from the TV. C．Watch another show. （本题3分）听下面一段材料，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is unique about Hamlet? A．The female lead. B．The stage design. C．The modern adaptation. 7．(1.5分)How does the woman sound in the end? A．Disappointed. B．Angry. C．Hesitant. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How many tickets does the woman want? A．2. B．3. C．5. 9．(1.5分)What does the woman want to know about in the end? A．Information about Children’s Club. B．The prices of the tickets. C．The show time. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)Where does the conversation most probably take place? A．Outside a cinema. B．At home. C．In the cinema. 11．(1.5分)What is the film adapted from? A．A magazine. B．A book. C．A report. 12．(1.5分)What does the woman think of the director? A．He is good at directing a film. B．He is good at improving a story. C．He should have tried to follow the story. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Doctor and patient. C．Director and actress. 14．(1.5分)How many times have the speakers worked together before? A．Never. B．Once. C．Twice. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman’s husband? A．An actor. B．A doctor. C．A manager. 16．(1.5分)What will the speakers probably do next? A．Ask the crowd some questions. B．Give a play on the stage. C．Show a short video. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What is the speaker probably doing? A．Directing a play. B．Promoting a book. C．Making an announcement. 18．(1.5分)Who wrote The New Sky? A．Liam Pierce. B．Joe White. C．Alexander Ford. 19．(1.5分)What do the women do in The New Sky? A．They fight in the war. B．They build a local theater. C．They create a new version of a play. 20．(1.5分)Where would the play be set? A．In the U.S. B．In Australia. C．In Britain. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Northern Michigan University (NMU) Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” this December. The show features a group of NMU students sharing tales of their different family traditions through singing and dancing before journeying home. This year’s performance stresses the “spirit of togetherness”, showing how different cultures celebrate the Winter season.Performance Schedule All performances take place at the Forest Roberts Theatre (FRT). Special Attractions ·Meet Santa: The famous old man, Santa Claus, will be visiting the FRT hall one hour before each performance! Bring your family for festive photos and share your holiday wishes. ·Various Styles: Enjoy a variety of dance styles, including Irish step dancing, clogging, tap, and even a traditional Swedish Sankta Lucia number. ·Cast & Crew: The production is entirely student-driven, featuring talented performers like Henry Moore and Sara Neva. Students also take charge of the stage lighting and costume design.Ticket Prices＆Policies ·General Public: $25 ·NMU Workers/Seniors (62+): $22 ·Youth (under 18): $15 ·Students (only for NMU): $10 ·Group Discount: Groups of ten or more are eligible (有资格的) for 10% off the original price (NMU students are not included). Notice: The show lasts about 2 hours, including a 15-minute break. Latecomers will only be seated during proper breaks in the performance to avoid affecting the audience. 21．(2.5分)Which performance attracts people expecting presents? A．The Dec. 5, 7:30 pm one. B．The Dec. 14, 1:00 pm one. C．The Dec. 7, 1:00 pm one. D．The Dec. 14, 7:30 pm one. 22．(2.5分)What can the audience do one hour before a show starts? A．Attend an opening night party. B．Meet student performers. C．Learn dancing from professionals. D．Take photos with Santa Claus. 23．(2.5分)How much should a group of ten 10-year-olds pay for the Final Performance? A．$225. B．$150. C．$135. D．$90. （本题10分）The British accent of Cary Grant has finally been revealed after a fellow actor tracked down a secret tape recording of the Bristol-born big screen superstar. Jason Isaacs, who plays Cary Grant in a coming ITV biopic (传记片), said that although setting his mind on figuring out the actor’s real accent, he had become upset by the absence of interviews with Cary Grant. The star, whose death aged 82 in 1986 brought to an end one of the 20th century’s greatest screen careers, rarely spoke in public and would always adopt a mid-American accent for the cameras. Isaacs, 60, said this week that after some “detective work”, he found out about an interview Cary Grant gave to a student from the University of Iowa months before his death. The student’s classmate secretly recorded the interview in which Cary Grant spoke about his hatred (厌恶) of being approached by fans. The secret recording reveals Cary Grant’s true accent. At the launch of the ITV drama Archie-after Cary Grant’s birth name Archibald Leach — Isaacs said that when he landed the role, “the first thing I did was look for interviews of Cary Grant.” Isaacs added, “He didn’t want to be seen and he didn’t want to be known. There was nothing at all. Only the films. And that’s not what he spoke like. His accent changed a lot in the films.” Isaacs said of listening to the tape: “I felt like I’d finally made a real connection with him and that’s the voice you hear on screen in Archie. It’s more English than he is in the movies. People think they remember Cary Grant’s voice but what they remember is Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot.” The ITV biopic focuses on Grant’s troubled family relationships. Jennifer Grant, Grant’s daughter, said her father had rarely spoken about his childhood. “Sadly I think there was so much shame wrapped up in it,” Jennifer Grant said. 24．(2.5分)Why did Jason Isaacs attempt to get a recording of Cary Grant? A．To recreate his accent for real. B．To show sincere respect to him. C．To get the role of Cary Grant easily. D．To make the film more profitable. 25．(2.5分)What can we infer about Cary Grant from Paragraph 4? A．He acted as a detective. B．He worked in a university. C．He hated being recorded secretly. D．He disliked having his life disturbed. 26．(2.5分)Whose voice is familiar to the audience? A．Cary Grant. B．Tony Curtis. C．Jason Isaacs. D．Jennifer Grant. 27．(2.5分)What kind of person is Jason Isaacs? A．Generous. B．Ambitious. C．Determined. D．Knowledgeable. （本题10分）A broken heart and a sad ending to a long friendship. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, it’s part of human life. But the experience can be hard to get over. But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse the desire to connect with others. Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort. Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did. These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn from Paragraph 3&4? A．Sad music can make people help others. B．Sad music can make sad people feel better. C．Sad music can make people believe in themselves. D．Sad music can make people concentrate on themselves. 29．(2.5分)What does the phrase underlined in the last paragraph mean? A．Hearing a swear word used by enemies. B．Avoiding a place to go after death. C．Getting an extremely pleasant time. D．Having an unbearable experience. 30．(2.5分)How does the author develop this article? A．By presenting research findings. B．By giving directions. C．By listing authoritative figures. D．By comparing examples. 31．(2.5分)Which of the following can be the best title for the article? A．How to Find Pathways through Heartaches B．How We React to a Broken Heart Matters a Lot C．What We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in Life D．Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart （本题10分）A speech in a play by Shakespeare can be as short as a word or as long as several hundred. But what is the most common length? Staying away from Shakespeare himself for a moment, we can take Ben Jonson’s play Volpone (1606) and count the number of speeches and their lengths. The most common length is four words. The next most common length is five words. Of the other 16 Jonson’s plays, 12 also have a speech length mode (模式) of four. It was not just Jonson; it was everybody. After 1602, four-word speeches were the most common kind across all the early modern plays that survived. The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten. After 1602, the mode of four predominated. If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back. Our suggestion is that the playwrights (剧作家) learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech. Another way to think of this is offered by the Russian literary scholar Boris Yarkho. He put forward an “index (指数) of liveliness” — the ratio of the number of speeches to the total number of lines in a play. He researched the works of the 17th-century French playwright Pierre Corneille and found that his comedies have a higher index because of their shorter speeches. The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms. Nevertheless, we have no record of any dramatist or playgoer reflecting on the shortening of average speech lengths; our only knowledge of it comes from counting the words in the plays for ourselves. 32．(2.5分)What happened in English plays around the 1600s? A．Their storylines were about famous writers. B．They were influenced by a poetic writing style. C．They featured different storytelling techniques. D．Their speeches were generally shorter in length. 33．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “predominated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Remained unique. B．Took the leading position. C．Disappeared slowly. D．Played an educational role. 34．(2.5分)Why did playwrights change their writing styles according to paragraph 4? A．To challenge traditional writing rules. B．To stand out by applying their unique style. C．To avoid being affected by social values. D．To create realistic and acceptable speeches. 35．(2.5分)Which of the following is Yarkho’s opinion on the change in plays? A．It saved actors the trouble of memorizing their lines. B．It reflected people's preference for serious dialogues. C．It helped present dramas in an active and pleasant way. D．It made the characters express their feelings effectively. （本题12.5分）Music and Its Role in Human Life Music is one of the most universal forms of human expression. From ancient songs to modern pop, it has been an important part of every culture around the world. But why does music play such an important role in our daily lives? 36(2.5分) One reason is that music helps us deal with our emotions in a healthy way. When people feel happy, sad, or angry, they often listen to music that matches or changes how they feel. 37(2.5分) A sad song can bring comfort during difficult times, while an upbeat song can make us feel energetic and hopeful again. Sometimes, when we cannot find the right words, music speaks for us instead. Music can bring people together. Think of concerts, festivals, or singing with friends. 38(2.5分) These shared moments create a feeling of belonging. Scientists have found that making music in a group releases chemicals in our brains that increase trust and teamwork. Even strangers can become friends through a shared love of a song. 39(2.5分) Studies show that children who learn an instrument often do better in subjects like math and language. Music training improves memory, attention, and problem-solving. For adults, listening to music while working can help them focus and even make boring tasks more enjoyable. However, not everyone reacts to music in the same way. Personal taste, cultural background, and past experiences all affect how we feel about a piece of music. 40(2.5分) Some people find energy in rock, while others prefer the calm of classical music. But one thing is clear: music will always be an important part of human life. A．Music is also good for the brain. B．Music can be a way to celebrate. C．The answer lies in its effects on us. D．Different people like different music. E．You don’t need special skills to enjoy music. F．These activities connect people in a special way. G．Music helps us say what we cannot put into words. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）In a community music class, ten teenagers from eight different countries gathered with traditional instruments. My Spanish guitar stood beside Maria’s Chinese erhu and Samuel’s West African djembe (金杯鼓). Our first attempt to play together 41 a terrible mixture of conflicting scales (音阶) and rhythms, creating an atmosphere thick with 42 . Our instructor, Ms. Davies, 43 a simple but profound instruction: “Listen,” she urged, “Do not merely play; seek to understand the story within each other’s music.” Instead of 44 our traditions, we each taught a short musical phrase from our culture. 45 , my guitar’s flamenco riff clashed (与……不协调) with the erhu’s melancholy, while the djembe’s complex rhythms confused us. However, as we gradually learned to play each other’s phrases, 46 occurred. We began to listen more deeply, moving beyond the 47 to understand the musician behind them. Samuel’s drum pattern 48 life; Maria’s erhu expressed longing; my guitar 49 raw emotion. Ms. Davies then helped 50 these elements together. The erhu’s call became a question answered by the guitar’s passion, supported by the djembe’s steady rhythm. We didn’t blend into uniformity; each sound remained 51 , creating a global tapestry (织锦) where every culture was highlighted. Our final performance, though 52 , earned thunderous applause. We discovered true harmony doesn’t require 53 notes, but respect for different voices and recognition of 54 human emotions. That day, music became more than sound; it became a bridge, and we were its 55 . 41．(1分)A．succeeded in B．brought in C．resulted in D．gave in 42．(1分)A．frustration B．determination C．tension D．satisfaction 43．(1分)A．offered B．appreciated C．mastered D．documented 44．(1分)A．maintaining B．abandoning C．representing D．observing 45．(1分)A．Suddenly B．Eventually C．Actually D．Initially 46．(1分)A．exploration B．motivation C．transformation D．evolution 47．(1分)A．notes B．songs C．lyrics D．lines 48．(1分)A．exchanged B．produced C．impressed D．celebrated 49．(1分)A．compared B．affected C．contained D．avoided 50．(1分)A．generate B．record C．weave D．revise 51．(1分)A．confusing B．distinct C．plain D．amusing 52．(1分)A．horrible B．romantic C．striking D．imperfect 53．(1分)A．classical B．identical C．practical D．typical 54．(1分)A．shared B．positive C．mixed D．creative 55．(1分)A．archaeologist B．authority C．architects D．audiences 四、语法填空 （本题15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Nanjing Photography Studio, whose English name is “Dead to Rights”, is 56(1.5分) extremely powerful and profound film. It is set against the brutal backdrop (残酷的背景) of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre (屠杀). 57(1.5分) (watch) such a historical movie helps us feel the weight of history. Since its nationwide release on July 25th, it 58(1.5分) (achieve) remarkable results, not only gaining high box office earnings but also receiving high scores on Douban. Many viewers reflect 59(1.5分) the value of peace while viewing the shocking scenes. 60(1.5分) impressed the audience most is the character of Su Liuchang, played by Liu Haoran. At first, he could hardly resist 61(1.5分) (give) in to fear. However, after seeing the 62(1.5分) (incredible) cruel crimes of the Japanese army in the photos, he gradually found his courage and decided to fight against the invaders. It will be a long time 63(1.5分) we fully understand the pain of that dark period. Even today, many 64(1.5分) (grown-up) still choose to watch this film with their children, for history education should never stop. There is no doubt about 65(1.5分) (we) passing down this memory. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）口语课上外教组织同学们讨论：为学校戏剧节准备节目时，你更倾向于对经典剧本进行现代化改编还是忠于原著？请你发言，内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 你的理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Should We Modernize Classics or be Faithful to Them Good morning, everyone. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Anna loved to dance, who had been dancing since she was three years old. She dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer. She practiced every day with her teacher and her friends. Anna’s parents were proud of her, but they were also worried. They knew dancing was a demanding job for Anna, who had been born with a weak leg and had to wear a brace (支架) to support it. She had to work harder than other dancers, and she had to bear a lot of pain. Anna’s parents wanted her to be happy, but they also wanted her to be realistic. They told her dancing was just a hobby. They said dancing was too risky, and that she should have other choices. Anna understood her parents’ concerns, but she did not want to give up on her dream. She believed she could make it if she worked hard enough. She did not want to let her weak leg stop her from going after her dream. One day, Anna got a chance to prove herself. Her teacher told her that there was an audition (试演) for a famous ballet school in New York and that Anna was invited to try out. Anna was excited, and she told her parents about it. She asked them to take her to New York for the audition. And if she passed it, she would be admitted to it. Her parents were happy but also doubtful. They knew that the audition would be very competitive, and that Anna would have to dance against the best dancers in the country. They were afraid that Anna would not make it, and that she would be disappointed. They tried to prevent Anna from going, but Anna said this was her chance to show her talent, and that she could not miss it. Her parents saw how determined she was, and they decided to support her. They agreed to take her to New York for the audition. The day of the audition came, and Anna was eager to dance. She stood on the stage in a confident mood. She looked at the judges and smiled confidently. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The music started, and Anna danced with all her heart. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The judges announced the names of the dancers who had passed the audition. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。I can't stop laughing. I haven't laughed that hard for a while. Me too. Some of the scenes are pure comedy gold. I'm glad we've chosen this one. That is exactly what I need. Just a fun, light hearted movie to relax with. Listen to the next question. Those huge L, D screens really stood out on the concert stage, didn't they? The audience was almost crazy. yeah. But the singer's costume impressed me most. IT didn't feel like just a regular concert. Those huge L, E, D screens really stood IT out on the concert stage, didn't they? The audience was almost crazy. yeah, but the singer's costume impressed me most. IT didn't feel like just a regular concert. Listen to the next question. What comedy are you watching? You can stop laughing. It's not a comedy. It's animal world. Some monkeys got drunk after eating overripe apples and fell asleep . under a tree. It's funny. Yeah, I didn't . expect the documentary on TV could be so funny. What comedy are you watching? You can stop laughing. It's not a comedy. It's animal world. Some monkeys got drunk after eating overripe apples and fell . asleep under a tree. Really, it's funny. Yeah, I didn't expect the documentary on T. V could be so funny. Listen to the next question. What a waste of time. The story is totally different from the original novel. O, come on, some of the scenes were really pretty well. You always like this mindless special effects. I mean, where was the acting? What a waste of time. The story is totally different from the original novel. Oh, come on, some of the scenes were really pretty well. You always like these mindless special effects. I mean, where was the acting? Listen to the next question. You've been watching IT for hours. Aren't you bored yet? No, I love this show. It's not good for your eyes if you watch T. V for too long. You've been watching IT for hours. Aren't you bored yet? No, I love this show. It's not good for your eyes if you watch T, V for too long. Listen to the . next question. Did you hear about the community theatre lineup after the hit romeo and Juliet? They're thinking of doing home, let and move next. That's interesting. But i've seen hamlet so many times. What's special about this one? Well, my cousin's doing the stage design. He's planning something really innovative, combining modern and traditional elements. That sounds attractive. How about make bath muck? Death could be great, too. They're considering a female lead for muck bath, which could give IT a fresh perspective. HMM a tough choice. Both sound promising. Did you hear about the community theatre lineup after the hit romeo and Juliet? They're thinking of doing hamlet and took back next. That's interesting, but i've seen hamlet so many times. What about this one? Well. my cousin's doing the stage design. He's planning something really innovative, combining modern and traditional elements that . sounds attractive. How about mike bath? Muk bath could . be great too. They're considering a female lead for muck bath, which could give IT a fresh perspective. HMM IA tough choice. Both sound promising. Listen to the next question. West berry feather, can I help you? Yes, i'd like to book some tickets for the play for children. Cinder alla. when would you like . to go on the afternoon of April seventh? How much are they? Twelve pounds. Fifty eight. Children under sixteen pay only eight pounds, twenty five if they're . with an adult. Uh, right? I'd like tickets for two adults and three children. Please can you tell me who is in the play? Cinderella is played by sophie shara. and the shows starts at three fifteen. Doesn't IT. That's right. But you need to arrive at two thirty to get your tickets. OK, thanks. Can you tell me about your children club on saturday mornings? Call seven, seven, two, two, eight, zero one. And they'll give you the information. great. I will get in touch with them at once. thanks. West berry feather, can I help you? Yes, i'd like to book some tickets for the play for children. Cinderella. when would you like . to go on the afternoon of April seventh? How much the twelve pounds. fifty eight children under sixteen pay only eight pounds, twenty five, if they're . with an adult? Oh, right. I'd like tickets for two adults and three children. Please can you tell me . who is in the play is played by sophie a. and the show starts at three fifteen. Doesn't IT, that's right. But you need to arrive at two thirty to get . your tickets. OK, thanks. Can you tell me about your children's club on saturday mornings? Call seven seven two two, eight zero one, and they'll give you the information. great. I will get in touch with them at once. thanks. Listen to the next question. Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. I was so hard inside. Terrible wasn't IT. Well, what do you think of the film with erin heights? It's a good film, but not as good as the book. I feel something is missing in the film. Yes, but you can't possibly fit everything that happens in the novel and to a to our film. There isn't enough time. I know, but the director should at least try to follow the story with this film. He left out some important people and even changed the end well. perhaps he thought he was improving the story. perhaps he did. But I just don't think a film director has the right to do so. Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. I was so hard inside. Terrible wasn't IT. Well, what do you think of the film with in heights? It's a good film, but not as good as the book. I feel something is missing in the film. Yes, but you can't possibly fit everything that happens in the novel. And to a to our film. There isn't enough time. I know, but the director should at least try to follow the story with this film. He left out some important people and even changed the end well. perhaps he thought he was improving the story. perhaps he did. But I just don't think a film director has the right to do so. Listen to the next question. Please welcome the star of our latest movie. Thank you, Steven. So why don't you tell everyone a bit about the movie? Well, I play a doctor who discovers that her patients are going missing, so he tries to find out what is happening to them. It's about her solving that problem while also discovering things about herself. You know, I was surprised you took the role. This is the first time we've work together, but you've played a doctor twice before. Yes, it's funny because my husband actually is . a doctor. So what made you want to do this film? Honestly, I just wanted to work with you. You could have asked me to play a tree, and I would have said, yes. maybe in the next one. So should we show everybody something from the film? Yes, I think they've been patient along enough. Please welcome the star of our latest movie. Thank you, Steven. So why don't you tell everyone a bit about the movie? Well, I play a doctor who discovers that her patients are going missing, so he tries to find out what is happening to them. It's about her solving that problem while also discovering things about herself. You know, I was surprised you took the role. This is the first time we've work together, but you've played a doctor twice before. Yes, it's funny because my husband actually is a doctor. So what made you want to do this film? Honestly, I just wanted to work with you. You could have asked me to play a tree, and I would have said. yes, maybe in the next one. So should we show everybody something from the film? Yes, I think they've been patient along enough. Listen to the next question. Welcome to the theatre club. I'm Teresa, your new club president, and i'm excited to announce that we have chosen our autumn show. We are going to perform. Leon pierces. The new sky is a funny, heart warming story of a group of theater loving women who decide to perform all female version of William shakespeare s play. While all the men are away fighting in world war two, we'll be looking for six girls to play the female parts, ranging from Young women to old ladies. There are also a couple of male parts, Alexander forward and joe White. The original play was set in the U. S. But our writers decided to move the action to australia so we could use our own accents. There are passengers of shakespeare throughout the play, for which will use british accents. trios. Around friday, you'll be asked to read a scene from the play as well as perform a short shakespeare speech. I hope to see you all there. Welcome to the theatre club. I'm teressa your new club president, and i'm excited to announce that we have chosen our autumn show. We are going to perform. Leon pierces the new sky is a funny, heart warming story of a group of theater loving women who decide to perform all female version of William shakespeare play. While all the men are away fighting in world war two, we'll be looking for six girls to play the female parts, ranging from Young women to old ladies. There are also a couple of male parts, Alexander forward and joe White. The original play was set in the us, but our writers decided to move the action to australia so we could use our own accents. There are passengers of shakespeare to the play for which will use british accents trials. On friday, you'll be asked to read a scene from the play as well as perform a short shakespeare ech. I hope to see you all there. 听力部分到此结束。