Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm 阅读表达（热点题型专练）英语新教材人教版九年级上册

Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm 阅读表达题型专练（话题：人与社会——音乐） 热点题型概览 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 Hello, I’m David Smith. Now I’d like to share with you the story of how music has had a strong influence on my life. Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years ago, my body ached all the time. So I went to the doctor. I was told I had a serious illness which was difficult to cure (治愈) . And I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so lonely and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so she played some music for me, and one of the songs was Happy, which has been my favorite song till now. This positive and uplifting song gave me strength (力量) and helped me go through the darkness. From then on, I began to listen to music all the time. John A．Logan once said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it’s true. Music worked wonders for me. It helped me recover and come back to life. Of course, I hope none of you have to experience the same kind of suffering (痛苦) that I did. However, we all go through some periods when we feel sad or lonely. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will value music and make it a part of your life. 1．Why did David feel afraid and discouraged two years ago? ______________________________________________________ 2．How did the doctor help the writer to relax during the medical treatment? ______________________________________________________ 3．Why is Happy the writer’s favorite song? ______________________________________________________ 4．What is music like for John A．Logan? ______________________________________________________ 5．What’s the passage about? ______________________________________________________ Passage 2 My Music Story My name is Anna. I am a Grade Nine student. I love music very much. When I was a little girl, my father often played the guitar and sang songs for me. That was how I fell in love with music. Now I am a member of the school music club. I play the violin in the school band. At first, I found it very difficult. I could not play well and I wanted to give up. But my music teacher, Ms. Green, encouraged me. She said, “Music is not just about playing well. It is about enjoying the process and never giving up.” I practised hard every day. My band members also helped me a lot. Last week, we gave a concert at school. We played several songs and the audience loved our performance. I felt so proud of myself. Music has taught me many things. It has taught me patience, teamwork and confidence. I will keep playing music in the future. 1．How did Anna fall in love with music? ______________________________________________________ 2．What instrument does Anna play in the school band? ______________________________________________________ 3．What did Anna want to do at first when she found it difficult? ______________________________________________________ 4．What did Ms. Green say about music? ______________________________________________________ 5．What has music taught Anna? ______________________________________________________ Passage 3 Experts at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words through singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. The experts got the result by doing an experiment. They invited 60 people and divided them into three groups of 20. Then they asked the three groups of people to study words from the Hungarian (匈牙利的) language. Why Hungarian? The experts said they chose Hungarian because not many people knew the language. All three groups studied the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. The scientists asked them to learn in three different ways. They asked the first group to simply speak the words. They let the second group speak the words to a rhythm. And they asked the third group to sing the words. Then the three groups of people joined in a few language tests to see what they remembered. The last group did better than the others. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also did twice as well as the first group. Dr Katie Overy was one of the experts in the experiment. She thought the discovery could help those who try to learn foreign languages. “The brain seems to like music, especially for remembering,” she said. So the next time you study for a language test, try singing out what you need to remember. 1．What was the result of the experts’ study at the University of Edinburgh? ______________________________________________________ 2．How many people were invited to take part in the experiment? ______________________________________________________ 3．Why did the experts choose Hungarian for the study? ______________________________________________________ 4．Which group did the best in the language tests? ______________________________________________________ 5．Who thought the findings could help foreign language learners? ______________________________________________________ Passage 4 Music is everywhere in our lives. It’s in movies, TV shows, and even in the streets. But have you ever thought about how music affects us? First, music affects our moods. If you are sad, listening to a happy song can make you feel better. If you are stressed, soft music can help you relax. That’s why many students listen to music before exams. It calms them down and helps them focus. Second, music helps us learn. Many studies show that students who listen to classical music while studying can remember things better. The music helps their brains work more clearly. Third, music connects us to our culture. Traditional folk music tells us about our history and traditions. When we listen to these songs, we learn about our roots and feel proud of our culture. Finally, music gives us courage. When life is hard, a song with encouraging lyrics can give us strength to keep going. It reminds us that we are not alone. 1．Why do many students listen to music before exams? ______________________________________________________ 2．What kind of music helps students remember things better while studying? ______________________________________________________ 3．How does music connect us to our culture? ______________________________________________________ 4．What can encouraging songs do when life is hard? ______________________________________________________ 5．What is the main idea of the passage? ______________________________________________________ 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 5 Music is called the universal language. It is because music can bring people together from different cultures and backgrounds. A song may be sung in a language we don’t understand, but the feeling it gives can be understood by everyone. In our school, there is a music club called “Rhythm of Youth”. Every Wednesday afternoon, students get together to share their favorite songs and instruments. Some play the guitar, some sing, and others just listen. The club welcomes all kinds of music—pop, rock, classical, folk and even rap. Last month, the club held a small concert. A student from Class 9 played a piece of traditional Chinese music on the erhu. Then a group of students sang a pop song in English. The audience clapped and cheered. After the concert, many students said they felt closer to each other. They found that music could break the walls between them. Music also helps us in other ways. When we are sad, a happy song can cheer us up. When we are tired, a soft melody can calm us down. It is a friend that never leaves us. 1．Why is music called the universal language? ______________________________________________________ 2．What do students do in the “Rhythm of Youth” club? ______________________________________________________ 3．What happened at the concert last month? ______________________________________________________ 4．How does music help us when we are sad or tired? ______________________________________________________ 5．Do you think music is important in your life? Why or why not? ______________________________________________________ Passage 6 The erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument, has touched hearts for over a thousand years. Its sound is often described as sad but beautiful, like wind through bamboo. Born in ancient China, the erhu was played in folk gatherings, weddings, and royal courts. Skilled players can make it cry, laugh, or whisper just by changing the bow’s speed and finger pressure. Today, young musicians blend erhu with pop and electronic music, attracting millions online. One viral video showed a teenager playing a pop hit on erhu—comments praised it as “old soul, new beat”. Music experts say the erhu proves tradition can live on if we dare to innovate. 1．How many strings does the erhu have? ______________________________________________________ 2．Where was the erhu played in ancient times? (give at least two places) ______________________________________________________ 3．How do skilled players change the erhu’s “voice”? ______________________________________________________ 4．Why did the viral video attract millions? ______________________________________________________ 5．What does the writer want to tell us about tradition? ______________________________________________________ Passage 7 The high school entrance exam, or zhongkao, used to be mainly about academic (学术类的) subjects, such as Chinese and maths. But starting from 2022, there are also tests in music. This policy plans to encourage primary and secondary schools to provide more good music classes because a new study shows that music education is really important for children’s development. Here are some ideas to show music’s role in school education. Music helps with science. Students could use science to explain how music is produced by vibration (颤动) and then discover what sounds good together and what doesn’t. Students learn a lot about languages through music. Many songs are written in foreign languages. Students must learn the foreign words to understand what the song is about. Students can control their body parts more freely through music, so the parts of the body can work better together. For example, students must move their hands and fingers well to play an instrument. Singers must learn breath control. Students can learn about art through music. Some famous pieces of music are about important pieces of art, and students can learn about the artists and styles as they’re playing the music. Music education also helps students think more clearly. When learning an instrument, students need to learn to cooperate with others. When performing music together, students need to pay close attention to what others are doing. This teaches them how to work effectively as a team, and helps them develop stronger learning skills. Music education is more important than we thought, so open your music app and play whatever you like now! 1．When did China start to include the music test in the high school entrance exam? ______________________________________________________ 2．How many advantages of music education are mentioned? ______________________________________________________ 3．How does music help students learn languages? ______________________________________________________ 4．Why can music help students’ body parts work better together? ______________________________________________________ 5．Is music education important for teenagers? Why? ______________________________________________________ Passage 8 Abing is among the greatest Chinese folk musicians. He was born in Wuxi in 1893. He grew up in a musical family. His father taught him to play many traditional instruments, including drums, dizi and erhu. By the age of 17, Abing was well‑known for his amazing musical talent. After his father’s death, Abing’s life turned difficult. He went blind in his later years and had to make a living on the streets. Even though he lived in great poverty, music stayed with him. He created hundreds of musical pieces that reflected his sad but true life experiences. Erquan Yingyue is his most famous work. The piece that is filled with pain and beauty moves thousands of listeners. It shows his hard life as well as his deep love for the world. Unluckily, only six of his works were recorded. Yet his music remains valuable today. It is a treasure that belongs to Chinese folk music and influences generations of music lovers. 1．When and where was Abing born? ______________________________________________________ 2．What made Abing well‑known by the age of 17? ______________________________________________________ 3．What trouble did Abing meet after his father passed away? ______________________________________________________ 4．Why does Erquan Yingyue touch so many listeners? ______________________________________________________ 5．Did you know Abing before? Who is your favorite Chinese musician, and why? ______________________________________________________ Passage 9 Simple songs play an important role in kids’ life. They can change a kid’s life forever. Think about it; you may still remember some songs from when you were little. The same thing happens today. Songs can help kids learn faster and remember new things better in daily life. Music and speaking both have rhythms. When kids sing, they can feel the rhythms. In talking, we use stops and stress on syllables (音节) or words to show feelings and important points. Songs and rhymes can help us remember different kinds of things. Music goes to many parts of the brain, and gets stored in different memory places. When kids store memories in more places, they can remember things better. Kids learn languages faster by singing than by listening to long talks. Singing helps kids learn new words and expressions quickly. If your kid is young, singing is a good way to teach him new words and expressions. Singing more times helps turn what they learn into long-term memory. Small differences in spoken language can influence young kids’ reading. Consonants (辅音) such as “b” and “p” are hard for kids to tell apart on paper, but they can learn from songs. This can help them know the difference when reading. Also, songs can improve kids’ creativity. When kids listen to songs, they often imagine different pictures and stories in their minds, which helps with their creative thinking. What’s more, singing songs together with friends or family can make kids more confident and help them have better social skills. They can share happiness through music and learn how to work together with others. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。1-4题，每题答案不超过6个词；5题答案不超过10个词。 1．What plays an important role in kids’ life? ______________________________________________________ 2．What do music and speaking both have? ______________________________________________________ 3．What can help kids have long-term memory? ______________________________________________________ 4．When kids find it hard to tell apart “b” and “p” on paper, what can they do? ______________________________________________________ 5．Do you like singing? Why or why not? ______________________________________________________ Passage 10 Music has power. It can make us feel happy, calm, or even cry. But did you know that music can also help people who are sick? In many hospitals around the world, music therapists work with patients. Music therapy is a way of using music to help people feel better. It can help patients who are in pain, who are feeling sad, or who have trouble speaking. A music therapist might ask a patient to listen to a piece of music, sing a song, or play a simple instrument. For a patient who has had a stroke and cannot speak, singing familiar songs can help train the brain to form words again. For a child who is afraid of an operation, listening to soft music can make them feel safe and relaxed. One music therapist, Sarah, works in a children’s hospital. She says, “I see children who are in pain smile when we sing their favourite songs together. Music gives them a break from the fear and the pain. It doesn’t cure the illness, but it makes the difficult time easier to bear.” Scientists have found that music can lower blood pressure, slow down the heartbeat, and reduce stress. It is a safe and enjoyable way to support medical treatment. As more hospitals start music therapy programmes, more patients will be able to feel the power of music. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．What is music therapy? ______________________________________________________ 2．How can music help a patient who has had a stroke and cannot speak? ______________________________________________________ 3．How do children in the hospital feel when Sarah sings their favourite songs with them? ______________________________________________________ 4．What does Sarah think music can do for sick children? ______________________________________________________ 5．What do you think is the power of music? (Give your own opinion.) ______________________________________________________ 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm 阅读表达题型专练（话题：人与社会——音乐） 热点题型概览 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 Hello, I’m David Smith. Now I’d like to share with you the story of how music has had a strong influence on my life. Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years ago, my body ached all the time. So I went to the doctor. I was told I had a serious illness which was difficult to cure (治愈) . And I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so lonely and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so she played some music for me, and one of the songs was Happy, which has been my favorite song till now. This positive and uplifting song gave me strength (力量) and helped me go through the darkness. From then on, I began to listen to music all the time. John A．Logan once said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it’s true. Music worked wonders for me. It helped me recover and come back to life. Of course, I hope none of you have to experience the same kind of suffering (痛苦) that I did. However, we all go through some periods when we feel sad or lonely. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will value music and make it a part of your life. 1．Why did David feel afraid and discouraged two years ago? ______________________________________________________ 2．How did the doctor help the writer to relax during the medical treatment? ______________________________________________________ 3．Why is Happy the writer’s favorite song? ______________________________________________________ 4．What is music like for John A．Logan? ______________________________________________________ 5．What’s the passage about? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Because he was told he had a serious illness which was difficult to cure. 2．She played some music for him. 3．Because this positive and uplifting song gave him strength and helped him go through the darkness. 4．The medicine of the mind. 5．How music has had a strong influence on David Smith’s life. 【导语】本文作者分享了音乐对大卫·史密斯的生活的影响。 【详解】 1．原文第二段指出“I was told I had a serious illness which was difficult to cure (治愈) … I was very afraid and I felt so lonely and discouraged.”，David得知自己患上难以治愈的重病，因此感到恐惧沮丧。 2．原文第三段“The doctor wanted me to relax, so she played some music for me”可知，医生通过给他放一些音乐来帮他放松。答案是原文直接信息。 3．原文第三段“This positive and uplifting song gave me strength (力量) and helped me go through the darkness.”可知，这首积极向上的歌曲给了David力量，帮他熬过黑暗时期，因此成为他最爱的歌。 4．原文第三段“John A. Logan once said, ‘Music is the medicine of the mind.’”可知，他曾经说过：“音乐是心灵的良药。” 5．第一段“Now I’d like to share with you the story of how music has had a strong influence on my life.”点明主旨，本文主要讲述了音乐如何极大地影响了作者的人生。 Passage 2 My Music Story My name is Anna. I am a Grade Nine student. I love music very much. When I was a little girl, my father often played the guitar and sang songs for me. That was how I fell in love with music. Now I am a member of the school music club. I play the violin in the school band. At first, I found it very difficult. I could not play well and I wanted to give up. But my music teacher, Ms. Green, encouraged me. She said, “Music is not just about playing well. It is about enjoying the process and never giving up.” I practised hard every day. My band members also helped me a lot. Last week, we gave a concert at school. We played several songs and the audience loved our performance. I felt so proud of myself. Music has taught me many things. It has taught me patience, teamwork and confidence. I will keep playing music in the future. 1．How did Anna fall in love with music? ______________________________________________________ 2．What instrument does Anna play in the school band? ______________________________________________________ 3．What did Anna want to do at first when she found it difficult? ______________________________________________________ 4．What did Ms. Green say about music? ______________________________________________________ 5．What has music taught Anna? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．When she was a little girl, her father often played the guitar and sang songs for her. 2．She plays the violin in the school band. 3．She wanted to give up. 4．She said music was not just about playing well, but about enjoying the process and never giving up. 5．Music has taught her patience, teamwork and confidence. 【导语】本文讲述了Anna与音乐的故事，从她爱上音乐的契机，到学习小提琴时遇到困难、得到老师鼓励，再到最终收获成长的经历。 【详解】 1．原文第一段提到“When I was a little girl, my father often played the guitar and sang songs for me. That was how I fell in love with music.”，直接说明了Anna爱上音乐的方式。 2．原文第二段提到“I play the violin in the school band.”，直接给出了答案。 3．原文第二段提到“I could not play well and I wanted to give up.”，说明了Anna一开始的想法。 4．原文第二段提到老师的原话：“Music is not just about playing well. It is about enjoying the process and never giving up.”，整理后即为答案。 5．原文第四段提到“It has taught me patience, teamwork and confidence.”，直接给出了音乐教会Anna的东西。 Passage 3 Experts at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words through singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. The experts got the result by doing an experiment. They invited 60 people and divided them into three groups of 20. Then they asked the three groups of people to study words from the Hungarian (匈牙利的) language. Why Hungarian? The experts said they chose Hungarian because not many people knew the language. All three groups studied the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. The scientists asked them to learn in three different ways. They asked the first group to simply speak the words. They let the second group speak the words to a rhythm. And they asked the third group to sing the words. Then the three groups of people joined in a few language tests to see what they remembered. The last group did better than the others. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also did twice as well as the first group. Dr Katie Overy was one of the experts in the experiment. She thought the discovery could help those who try to learn foreign languages. “The brain seems to like music, especially for remembering,” she said. So the next time you study for a language test, try singing out what you need to remember. 1．What was the result of the experts’ study at the University of Edinburgh? ______________________________________________________ 2．How many people were invited to take part in the experiment? ______________________________________________________ 3．Why did the experts choose Hungarian for the study? ______________________________________________________ 4．Which group did the best in the language tests? ______________________________________________________ 5．Who thought the findings could help foreign language learners? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Remembering words through singing was the best way to remember a foreign language, even one of the most difficult languages. 2．60 people./60 people were invited to take part in the experiment. 3．Because not many people knew the language. 4．The last group./The last group did the best in the language tests. 5．Dr Katie Overy./Dr Katie Overy thought the findings could help foreign language learners. 【导语】本篇是说明文，文章通过介绍爱丁堡大学的一项科学实验，讲述了音乐对于记忆外语单词产生的影响，向读者普及相关的学习小知识。 【详解】 1．根据第一段“They found that remembering words through singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.”直接给出专家的研究结果。可直接提取原文信息。 2．根据第二段“They invited 60 people and divided them into three groups of 20.”交代参与实验的人数。可直接提取原文信息。 3．根据第二段“The experts said they chose Hungarian because not many people knew the language.”说明了选择匈牙利语开展实验的原因。可直接提取原文信息。 4．根据第三段“The last group did better than the others. They did the best in four out of five of the tests.”文中用the last group指代第三小组，点明语言测试中表现最好的小组。可直接提取原文信息。 5．根据第四段“Dr Katie Overy was one of the experts in the experiment. She thought the discovery could help those who try to learn foreign languages.”写出持有该观点的人物。可直接提取原文信息。 Passage 4 Music is everywhere in our lives. It’s in movies, TV shows, and even in the streets. But have you ever thought about how music affects us? First, music affects our moods. If you are sad, listening to a happy song can make you feel better. If you are stressed, soft music can help you relax. That’s why many students listen to music before exams. It calms them down and helps them focus. Second, music helps us learn. Many studies show that students who listen to classical music while studying can remember things better. The music helps their brains work more clearly. Third, music connects us to our culture. Traditional folk music tells us about our history and traditions. When we listen to these songs, we learn about our roots and feel proud of our culture. Finally, music gives us courage. When life is hard, a song with encouraging lyrics can give us strength to keep going. It reminds us that we are not alone. 1．Why do many students listen to music before exams? ______________________________________________________ 2．What kind of music helps students remember things better while studying? ______________________________________________________ 3．How does music connect us to our culture? ______________________________________________________ 4．What can encouraging songs do when life is hard? ______________________________________________________ 5．What is the main idea of the passage? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Because it calms them down and helps them focus. 2．Classical music. 3．Traditional folk music tells us about our history and traditions, and makes us feel proud of our culture. 4．It can give us strength to keep going and remind us that we are not alone. 5．How music affects us./The effects of music on our lives. 【导语】本文主要介绍了音乐在生活中随处可见，并从影响情绪、助力学习、连接文化、给予勇气四个方面，说明了音乐对人的四种作用。 【详解】 1．第二段“That’s why many students listen to music before exams. It calms them down and helps them focus.”，直接摘抄后句，回答原因，可以填Because it calms them down and helps them focus. 2．第三段“Many studies show that students who listen to classical music while studying can remember things better.”，直接提取名词短语作答，可以填Classical music. 3．第四段，整合两句信息，概括作答，可以填Traditional folk music tells us about our history and traditions, and makes us feel proud of our culture. 4．最后一段，合并两个并列的作用，可以填It can give us strength to keep going and remind us that we are not alone. 5．开头总问句+四个分论点（First/Second/Third/Finally），概括全文，文章介绍音乐影响我们的四个方面，可以填How music affects us./The effects of music on our lives. 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 5 Music is called the universal language. It is because music can bring people together from different cultures and backgrounds. A song may be sung in a language we don’t understand, but the feeling it gives can be understood by everyone. In our school, there is a music club called “Rhythm of Youth”. Every Wednesday afternoon, students get together to share their favorite songs and instruments. Some play the guitar, some sing, and others just listen. The club welcomes all kinds of music—pop, rock, classical, folk and even rap. Last month, the club held a small concert. A student from Class 9 played a piece of traditional Chinese music on the erhu. Then a group of students sang a pop song in English. The audience clapped and cheered. After the concert, many students said they felt closer to each other. They found that music could break the walls between them. Music also helps us in other ways. When we are sad, a happy song can cheer us up. When we are tired, a soft melody can calm us down. It is a friend that never leaves us. 1．Why is music called the universal language? ______________________________________________________ 2．What do students do in the “Rhythm of Youth” club? ______________________________________________________ 3．What happened at the concert last month? ______________________________________________________ 4．How does music help us when we are sad or tired? ______________________________________________________ 5．Do you think music is important in your life? Why or why not? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Because music can bring people together from different cultures and backgrounds, and the feeling it gives can be understood by everyone. 2．They share their favorite songs and instruments; some play, some sing, and others listen. 3．A student played traditional Chinese music on the erhu, and a group sang a pop song in English. The audience felt closer to each other. 4．When we are sad, a happy song can cheer us up; when we are tired, a soft melody can calm us down. 5．Yes. Because music makes me happy and helps me relax./No. Because I don't have much time to listen to music. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【导语】本文主要介绍了音乐被称作世界通用语言，介绍学校“青春韵律”音乐俱乐部的活动、上个月音乐会的情况，还讲述音乐能在情绪上慰藉我们。 【详解】 1．文章第一段“It is because music can bring people together from different cultures and backgrounds...but the feeling it gives can be understood by everyone”表明音乐能将来自不同文化和背景的人们凝聚在一起。一首歌可能用我们不懂的语言演唱，但它传递的感受人人都能理解。 2．文章第二段“Every Wednesday afternoon, students get together to share their favorite songs and instruments. Some play the guitar, some sing, and others just listen.”表明每周三下午，学生聚在一起分享喜爱的歌曲和乐器。有人弹吉他，有人唱歌，还有一些人只是聆听。 3．文章第三段“A student from Class 9 played a piece of traditional Chinese music on the erhu. Then a group of students sang a pop song in English. The audience clapped and cheered...many students said they felt closer to each other”表明音乐会上9 班一名学生用二胡演奏了一首中国传统乐曲。接着一组学生演唱英文流行歌曲，观众鼓掌欢呼。 4．文章第四段“When we are sad, a happy song can cheer us up. When we are tired, a soft melody can calm us down.”表明当我们难过时，欢快的歌曲能让我们振作；疲惫时，轻柔的旋律能让我们平静。 5．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身实际情况，合理作答即可。 Passage 6 The erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument, has touched hearts for over a thousand years. Its sound is often described as sad but beautiful, like wind through bamboo. Born in ancient China, the erhu was played in folk gatherings, weddings, and royal courts. Skilled players can make it cry, laugh, or whisper just by changing the bow’s speed and finger pressure. Today, young musicians blend erhu with pop and electronic music, attracting millions online. One viral video showed a teenager playing a pop hit on erhu—comments praised it as “old soul, new beat”. Music experts say the erhu proves tradition can live on if we dare to innovate. 1．How many strings does the erhu have? ______________________________________________________ 2．Where was the erhu played in ancient times? (give at least two places) ______________________________________________________ 3．How do skilled players change the erhu’s “voice”? ______________________________________________________ 4．Why did the viral video attract millions? ______________________________________________________ 5．What does the writer want to tell us about tradition? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Two (strings). 2．In folk gatherings, weddings, and royal courts. 3．By changing the bow’s speed and finger pressure. 4．Because a teenager played a pop hit on erhu (“old soul, new beat”). 5．Tradition can live on if we dare to innovate. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统乐器二胡的历史、演奏特点，以及现代年轻音乐家如何将其与流行音乐结合，使其焕发新的生命力。 【详解】 1．第一段首句指出“The erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument”，说明二胡有两根弦，提取原文数字信息即可。 2．第二段指出“the erhu was played in folk gatherings, weddings, and royal courts.”，说明二胡在古代的民间聚会、婚礼和宫廷中演奏，提取原文信息即可。 3．第二段指出“Skilled players can make it cry, laugh, or whisper just by changing the bow’s speed and finger pressure.”，说明熟练的演奏者通过改变运弓速度和手指压力来改变二胡的“声音”，提取原文信息即可。 4．第三段指出“One viral video showed a teenager playing a pop hit on erhu—comments praised it as ‘old soul, new beat’.”，说明这段视频之所以吸引数百万人，是因为它将传统乐器与流行音乐结合，令人耳目一新，提取并概括原文信息即可。 5．最后一段指出“Music experts say the erhu proves tradition can live on if we dare to innovate.”，说明作者想告诉我们：传统只有敢于创新才能延续下去，提取原文信息即可。 Passage 7 The high school entrance exam, or zhongkao, used to be mainly about academic (学术类的) subjects, such as Chinese and maths. But starting from 2022, there are also tests in music. This policy plans to encourage primary and secondary schools to provide more good music classes because a new study shows that music education is really important for children’s development. Here are some ideas to show music’s role in school education. Music helps with science. Students could use science to explain how music is produced by vibration (颤动) and then discover what sounds good together and what doesn’t. Students learn a lot about languages through music. Many songs are written in foreign languages. Students must learn the foreign words to understand what the song is about. Students can control their body parts more freely through music, so the parts of the body can work better together. For example, students must move their hands and fingers well to play an instrument. Singers must learn breath control. Students can learn about art through music. Some famous pieces of music are about important pieces of art, and students can learn about the artists and styles as they’re playing the music. Music education also helps students think more clearly. When learning an instrument, students need to learn to cooperate with others. When performing music together, students need to pay close attention to what others are doing. This teaches them how to work effectively as a team, and helps them develop stronger learning skills. Music education is more important than we thought, so open your music app and play whatever you like now! 1．When did China start to include the music test in the high school entrance exam? ______________________________________________________ 2．How many advantages of music education are mentioned? ______________________________________________________ 3．How does music help students learn languages? ______________________________________________________ 4．Why can music help students’ body parts work better together? ______________________________________________________ 5．Is music education important for teenagers? Why? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．From 2. 3．6/Six. 4．Many songs are written in foreign languages, and students must learn the foreign words to understand what the song is about. 5．Because students can control their body parts more freely through music. 6．Yes, it is. Because music education helps teenagers develop in many ways, such as science, languages, body control, art, thinking and teamwork. 【导语】本文介绍从2022年起中考增设音乐测试，并且列举了音乐教育的六大益处。 【详解】 1．根据第一段“But starting from 2022, there are also tests in music.”可知，是从2022年开始的。 2．根据全文可知，文中依次列举了音乐助力科学学习、助力语言学习、提升身体部位协作、助力了解艺术、锻炼清晰思维、培养团队协作与学习技能共6个优势。 3．根据第三段“Many songs are written in foreign languages. Students must learn the foreign words to understand what the song is about.”可知，许多歌曲都是用外语写的。学生必须学习外语单词才能理解这首歌的内容。 4．根据第四段“Students can control their body parts more freely through music, so the parts of the body can work better together.”可知，是因为学生可以通过音乐更自由地控制自己的身体部位。 5．根据全文可知，音乐教育对孩子成长十分重要。因为音乐教育有助于孩子们在很多方面发展，比如科学、语言、身体控制、艺术、思维和团队合作等。 Passage 8 Abing is among the greatest Chinese folk musicians. He was born in Wuxi in 1893. He grew up in a musical family. His father taught him to play many traditional instruments, including drums, dizi and erhu. By the age of 17, Abing was well‑known for his amazing musical talent. After his father’s death, Abing’s life turned difficult. He went blind in his later years and had to make a living on the streets. Even though he lived in great poverty, music stayed with him. He created hundreds of musical pieces that reflected his sad but true life experiences. Erquan Yingyue is his most famous work. The piece that is filled with pain and beauty moves thousands of listeners. It shows his hard life as well as his deep love for the world. Unluckily, only six of his works were recorded. Yet his music remains valuable today. It is a treasure that belongs to Chinese folk music and influences generations of music lovers. 1．When and where was Abing born? ______________________________________________________ 2．What made Abing well‑known by the age of 17? ______________________________________________________ 3．What trouble did Abing meet after his father passed away? ______________________________________________________ 4．Why does Erquan Yingyue touch so many listeners? ______________________________________________________ 5．Did you know Abing before? Who is your favorite Chinese musician, and why? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．He was born in Wuxi in 2. 3．His amazing musical talent. 4．His life turned difficult, and he went blind in his later years and had to make a living on the streets. 5．Because the piece is filled with pain and beauty, and it shows his hard life as well as his deep love for the world. 6．Yes, I did. My favorite Chinese musician is Abing, because his music is moving and it shows his real life. 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国民间音乐家阿炳的出生背景、生平遭遇、音乐成就以及代表作《二泉映月》的艺术价值。 【详解】 1．文章第1段提到“He was born in Wuxi in 1893”，说明阿炳出生于1893年的无锡。答案是原文直接信息。 2．文章第1段提到“By the age of 17, Abing was well-known for his amazing musical talent”，说明使他闻名的是他的音乐天赋。答案是原文直接信息。 3．文章第2段提到“After his father’s death, Abing’s life turned difficult. He went blind in his later years and had to make a living on the streets”，说明他父亲去世后，阿炳的生活变得艰难。他晚年失明，不得不在街头谋生。答案是原文直接信息。 4．文章第3段提到“The piece that is filled with pain and beauty moves thousands of listeners. It shows his hard life as well as his deep love for the world”，说明《二泉映月》充满痛苦与美，感动了成千上万的听众，它展现了他的艰辛生活，也表达了他对世界的深沉爱意。答案是原文直接信息。 5．开放性题目，答案不唯一。可根据自身实际作答，答案合理即可。 Passage 9 Simple songs play an important role in kids’ life. They can change a kid’s life forever. Think about it; you may still remember some songs from when you were little. The same thing happens today. Songs can help kids learn faster and remember new things better in daily life. Music and speaking both have rhythms. When kids sing, they can feel the rhythms. In talking, we use stops and stress on syllables (音节) or words to show feelings and important points. Songs and rhymes can help us remember different kinds of things. Music goes to many parts of the brain, and gets stored in different memory places. When kids store memories in more places, they can remember things better. Kids learn languages faster by singing than by listening to long talks. Singing helps kids learn new words and expressions quickly. If your kid is young, singing is a good way to teach him new words and expressions. Singing more times helps turn what they learn into long-term memory. Small differences in spoken language can influence young kids’ reading. Consonants (辅音) such as “b” and “p” are hard for kids to tell apart on paper, but they can learn from songs. This can help them know the difference when reading. Also, songs can improve kids’ creativity. When kids listen to songs, they often imagine different pictures and stories in their minds, which helps with their creative thinking. What’s more, singing songs together with friends or family can make kids more confident and help them have better social skills. They can share happiness through music and learn how to work together with others. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。1-4题，每题答案不超过6个词；5题答案不超过10个词。 1．What plays an important role in kids’ life? ______________________________________________________ 2．What do music and speaking both have? ______________________________________________________ 3．What can help kids have long-term memory? ______________________________________________________ 4．When kids find it hard to tell apart “b” and “p” on paper, what can they do? ______________________________________________________ 5．Do you like singing? Why or why not? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Simple songs. 2．Rhythms. 3．Singing more times. 4．They can learn from songs. 5．Yes, I do. Because singing can make me feel relaxed. (开放性试题，答案不唯一) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了简单歌曲在儿童生活中的重要作用，包括帮助孩子更快学习语言、更好地记忆新事物、提高创造力和社交能力等。 【详解】 1．首句明确指出：“Simple songs play an important role in kids’ life.”。这是原文的直接信息，提取即可。 2．第二段提到：“Music and speaking both have rhythms.”。答案出自原文。 3．第三段提到了方法：“Singing more times helps turn what they learn into long-term memory.”。 因此答案是原文直接信息。 4．第三段给出了建议：“Consonants such as ‘b’ and ‘p’ are hard for kids to tell apart on paper, but they can learn from songs.”。答案直接提取即可。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，但观点需基于文章事实。结合文章内容和自己对唱歌的看法、理由，合理作答即可。 Passage 10 Music has power. It can make us feel happy, calm, or even cry. But did you know that music can also help people who are sick? In many hospitals around the world, music therapists work with patients. Music therapy is a way of using music to help people feel better. It can help patients who are in pain, who are feeling sad, or who have trouble speaking. A music therapist might ask a patient to listen to a piece of music, sing a song, or play a simple instrument. For a patient who has had a stroke and cannot speak, singing familiar songs can help train the brain to form words again. For a child who is afraid of an operation, listening to soft music can make them feel safe and relaxed. One music therapist, Sarah, works in a children’s hospital. She says, “I see children who are in pain smile when we sing their favourite songs together. Music gives them a break from the fear and the pain. It doesn’t cure the illness, but it makes the difficult time easier to bear.” Scientists have found that music can lower blood pressure, slow down the heartbeat, and reduce stress. It is a safe and enjoyable way to support medical treatment. As more hospitals start music therapy programmes, more patients will be able to feel the power of music. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．What is music therapy? ______________________________________________________ 2．How can music help a patient who has had a stroke and cannot speak? ______________________________________________________ 3．How do children in the hospital feel when Sarah sings their favourite songs with them? ______________________________________________________ 4．What does Sarah think music can do for sick children? ______________________________________________________ 5．What do you think is the power of music? (Give your own opinion.) ______________________________________________________ 【答案】 1．Music therapy is a way of using music to help people feel better./It is a way of using music to help patients who are in pain, sad, or have trouble speaking. 2．Singing familiar songs can help train the brain to form words again. 3．They smile and get a break from the fear and the pain. 4．Music gives them a break from fear and pain, and makes the difficult time easier to bear. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。如：I think music can bring people hope and comfort when they are in trouble. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了音乐疗法（music therapy）的定义、具体应用方式、实际案例以及科学依据，阐述了音乐对病人康复的积极作用。 【详解】 1．根据原文第二段“Music therapy is a way of using music to help people feel better.”提取信息，音乐疗法是一种利用音乐帮助人们改善身心状态的方式。 2．根据原文第三段“For a patient who has had a stroke and cannot speak, singing familiar songs can help train the brain to form words again.”提取信息，对于中风后无法说话的病人，唱熟悉的歌曲有助于训练大脑重新组织语言。 3．根据原文第四段“I see children who are in pain smile when we sing their favourite songs together. Music gives them a break from the fear and the pain.”提取信息，当Sarah和孩子们一起唱他们最喜欢的歌时，病痛中的孩子们会微笑，音乐可以让他们暂时摆脱恐惧与痛苦。 4．根据原文第四段“Music gives them a break from the fear and the pain. It doesn’t cure the illness, but it makes the difficult time easier to bear.”提取信息，Sarah认为音乐可以让生病的孩子暂时远离恐惧和痛苦，让难熬的时光更容易承受。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，观点基于文中事实。文章告诉我们音乐可以降低血压、减缓心跳、减轻压力，抚慰病人情绪。例：I think music can bring people hope and comfort when they are in trouble. 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm 阅读表达题型专练（话题：人与社会——音乐） 参考答案 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 1. Because he was told he had a serious illness which was difficult to cure. 2. She played some music for him. 3. Because this positive and uplifting song gave him strength and helped him go through the darkness. 4. The medicine of the mind. 5. How music has had a strong influence on David Smith's life. Passage 2 1. When she was a little girl, her father often played the guitar and sang songs for her. 2. She plays the violin in the school band. 3. She wanted to give up. 4. She said music was not just about playing well, but about enjoying the process and never giving up. 5. Music has taught her patience, teamwork and confidence. Passage 3 1. Remembering words through singing was the best way to remember a foreign language, even one of the most difficult languages. 2. 60 people. 3. Because not many people knew the language. 4. The last group. 5. Dr Katie Overy. Passage 4 1. Because it calms them down and helps them focus. 2. Classical music. 3. Traditional folk music tells us about our history and traditions, and makes us feel proud of our culture. 4. It can give us strength to keep going and remind us that we are not alone. 5. How music affects us. / The effects of music on our lives. 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 5 1. Because music can bring people together from different cultures and backgrounds, and the feeling it gives can be understood by everyone. 2. They share their favorite songs and instruments; some play, some sing, and others listen. 3. A student played traditional Chinese music on the erhu, and a group sang a pop song in English. The audience felt closer to each other. 4. When we are sad, a happy song can cheer us up; when we are tired, a soft melody can calm us down. 5. 开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。示例：Yes, because music makes me happy and helps me relax. Passage 6 1. Two (strings). 2. In folk gatherings, weddings, and royal courts. 3. By changing the bow's speed and finger pressure. 4. Because a teenager played a pop hit on erhu ("old soul, new beat"). 5. Tradition can live on if we dare to innovate. Passage 7 1. From 2022. 2. 6/Six. 3. Many songs are written in foreign languages, and students must learn the foreign words to understand what the song is about. 4. Because students can control their body parts more freely through music. 5. Yes, it is. Because music education helps teenagers develop in many ways, such as science, languages, body control, art, thinking and teamwork. Passage 8 1. He was born in Wuxi in 1893. 2. His amazing musical talent. 3. His life turned difficult, and he went blind in his later years and had to make a living on the streets. 4. Because the piece is filled with pain and beauty, and it shows his hard life as well as his deep love for the world. 5. 开放性试题，答案不唯一。示例：Yes, I did. My favorite Chinese musician is Abing, because his music is moving and it shows his real life. Passage 9 1. Simple songs. 2. Rhythms. 3. Singing more times. 4. They can learn from songs. 5. 开放性试题。示例：Yes, I do. Because singing can make me feel relaxed. Passage 10 1. Music therapy is a way of using music to help people feel better. / It is a way of using music to help patients who are in pain, sad, or have trouble speaking. 2. Singing familiar songs can help train the brain to form words again. 3. They smile and get a break from the fear and the pain. 4. Music gives them a break from fear and pain, and makes the difficult time easier to bear. 5. 开放性试题，言之有理即可。示例：I think music can bring people hope and comfort when they are in trouble. 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $