（3）Unit 2 The Universal Language
第部分 阅读理解（两节满分50分）
第节 （15题题25分满分375分）
阅读列短文题ABCD四选项中选出佳选项
A
Raveon
How about learning new skills on the guitar drums and keyboard by video Follow the touchscreen instructions to find lessons on each instrument or search for a song to practice playing along to Try our Professional Selection with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual
Showinaday
Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a onetimeonly special performance Experts in international music and dance styles will train you and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special individual show Get your friends and family to come and see you perform as no videoing or photography is allowed
Archived Images
Want to find out about a new band or just want more information about an old favourite Visit our collection to find out facts and figures or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs
Rhythmstudio
Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now including Soul and Disco Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away
1James likes collecting information about his favourite bands which will he choose
ARaveon BShowinaday
CArchived Images DRhythmstudio
2In what way is Rhythmstudio different from Showinaday
ARhythmstudio offers free gifts from musicians
BRhythmstudio has experts to teach face to face
CRhythmstudio allows people to bring videos home
DRhythmstudio gets family members to enjoy the shows
3Where can you most probably read the above information
AIn a travel brochure BIn a newspaper
CIn a science magazine DIn a report
B
Any foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instruments can report similar challenges
Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch (音调)
One of the study＇s authors Nina Kraus said the findings suggested that studying music actually tunes our sensory system This means that schools that want children to do well in languages should hesitate before cutting music programmes Dr Kraus said She said music training might also help children with language problems
Mandarin(普通话) speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding (编码) of pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages pitch plays a central role A singlesyllable word can have several meanings depending on how it is intoned
For this study the researchers looked at 20 nonChinese speaking volunteers half with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six years
As they were shown a movie the volunteers also heard an audio tape of the Mandarin word mi in three of its meanings squint bewilder and rice The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems to see how well they were processing the sounds Those with a music background showed much more brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds
The lead author of the study Patrick C M Wong said it might work both ways It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learning instruments
1When learning Chinese a foreigner will find __________
Ait difficult to learn music at the same time
Bit not difficult to learn music at the same time
Cit hard to master the tones required to speak and understand
Dit easy to use the brain to help him discover changes in pitch
2Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training
ABecause there is the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music
BBecause skills to learn the two make use of the same parts of the brain
CBecause music training might help people with language study
DBecause people who do well in Chinese study do well in music
3The underlined word intoned in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word __________
Acreated Bspelled Cseemed Dpronounced
4What would be the best title of this passage
AMandarin Speakers Are Smarter than English Speakers
BSkilled Ear for Music May Help Language Study
CPitch Plays a Central Role in Chinese Learning
DSchools Need to Develop Music Programmes
C
If you＇re out for a run what difference does it make if you＇re able to tough it out for another 50 seconds If you＇re less than a minute from the top of the hill that extra time can make the difference between having reached your goal and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
How do you get those extra seconds of energy A research team at the Texas Tech University developed a study to measure what effect listening to music would have on exercise tolerance The researchers based the study on a stress testing As part of the testing they noted any changes in heart rate and blood pressure as participants underwent physically stressful exercise
The tests were done on treadmills (跑步机) which increased in both speed and incline (坡度) through three stages In the final stage the treadmills moved at 10 miles per hour at a 14percent grade Most of these tests were designed to last up to 40 minutes The average gymgoers lasted 30 minutes For this study they divided 127 participants into two groups One listened to upbeat(快节奏) music while the other group had earbuds in but did not listen to music
The group that listened to music was able to outlast the nonmusic group by an average of 50 6 seconds Again being able to go an extra minute may seem like a nobrainer but after 30 minutes you feel like you are running up a mountain so even being able to go 50 seconds longer means a lot said the study＇s lead author Waseem Shami MD
The study has confirmed something runners and gymgoers have suspected for years listening to music during workout can be beneficial to your endurance Our findings reinforce the idea that upbeat music can help you exercise longer and stick with a daily exercise routine said Shami When doctors are recommending exercise they might suggest listening to music too
1Why did Shamil team conduct the research
ATo test the effect of music on health BTo know the cause of failure in sports
CTo improve runners＇ exercise tolerance DTo record the body change of participants
2What did the researchers find about the participants in the stress testing
AThey ran much faster than average runners BThey created a new record of indoor sports
CThey could run a little longer with music on DThey all enjoyed extreme physical challenge
3What do the underlined words a nobrainer mean in Paragraph 4
AA dull activity BA foolish action CA demanding task DAn easy practice
4What did Shami suggest us doing in the last paragraph
ADeveloping a daily exercise routine BListening to music while working out
CParticipating in physical stress testing DTaking exercise as doctors recommend
D
The famous British writer Charles Dickens who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864 would be pleased to hear that to be a busker(街头艺) in London today one must pass a strict interview first Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges Each musician must perform two songs (one prepared by themselves and the other selected by judges from a submitted set list) The judging process reviews the musician＇s songs musicality technique skill and performance If successful the musician will receive a 12month licence to perform in the street Last year more than 600 musicians attended the interview and only 70 got licence
The method of tipping buskers is changing London is the first city in the world to introduce the electronic payment system (EPS) London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as a powerhouse of music For London to keep its status as a global capital of music it＇s vitally important that we support the stars of tomorrow Khan said Busking helps them show their talent and gives them the chance to perform in front of huge numbers of people The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city＇s many street performers because it＇s more convenient for them to do so
Charlotte Campbell is one such busker who＇s been helping to trial the project After only two weeks she said it had already had a significant effect on the contributions I＇ve received She＇s noticed when one person taps the reader to donate others who witness the act often follow suit suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers
1What was Charles Dickens＇ attitude towards street music in London
AFavourable BDisapproving COptimistic DCautious
2What is the first paragraph mainly about
AThe long history of street music BThe way of playing street music
CThe buskers＇ competition to get a licence DThe introduction of buskers in London
3Why did London mayor promote the new scheme
ATo make more people help the buskers BTo show London is full of buskers
CTo catch up with modern art trends DTo reform street music＇s performance
4How did London people respond to the EPS according to Charlotte Campbell
AThey were opposed to it BThey accepted it quickly
CThey paid no attention to it DThey thought it made no difference
第二节 （5题题25分满分125分）
根短文容短文选项中选出填入空白处佳选项选项中两项余选项
How Similar Are Language and Music
Language is part of our daily life no matter where we live in the world It is the same with music whether you listen to it on the radio on your drive to work or sit before an orchestra Both language and music play a huge role in our culture ①_________
• Both language and music have a writing system
In English we record language using the alphabet which is a collection of letters Similarly we use notes to keep a record of music Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music ②v By writing pieces of text or music we are able to share experiences through time We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago
• ③_________
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use In the same way we know that styles of music are different around the world giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation
• Both share emotion
④_________ Of course you may be able to see it in my face but you will know for sure through my words Similarly music can sound angry sad or happy Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling and allows us to share in that emotion When you feel happy you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness ⑤_________ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics
A Both are expressive
B Both vary with culture
C Here are some of their similarities
D How do you know that I am angry
E We use language to express our thoughts
F So just as you read English you can read music
G In contrast you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down
第二部分 语言知识运（两节满分30分）
第节 （15题题1分满分15分）
阅读面短文短文题ABCD四选项中选出填入空白处佳选项
My history with music was not good I still remembered when I took my shortlived piano lessons my grandfather said 1 to my grandmother Why didn＇t he make any progress with much practice I 2 to make my piano performance attractive However my efforts were 3
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy 4 me to play the violin with him when I was 57 It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again One day Leroy sent a text 5 me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him Thinking of my past I 6 his invitation I expected to hear his words that I would become 7 with practice on stage But he said OK only play if you want to I was totally 8 by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye
No one was 9 me to participate but I faced a special 10 Should I play on stage or just watch a movie I had chosen the movie route too many times and this time I was 11 to grasp the opportunity After a long and careful 12 I played my violin with Leroy 13 I didn＇t lose all my nervousness it was enough for me to overcome my fear Finally I 14 a full performance in front of the audience
A short time later my friend Leroy passed away but his 15 stayed It helped me not only in music but in all aspects of life When I focused on what I wanted to do fear will be replaced with joy
1Aworriedly Bcalmly Cpatiently Dangrily
2Apretended Bregretted Cagreed Dtried
3Aon time Bin order Cin vain Don display
4Achallenged Binvited Callowed Dreminded
5Aconvincing Binforming Cwarning Dcheating
6Arefused Breceived Cblamed Devaluated
7Aimportant Bspecial Creliable Dskilled
8Ashocked Bscared Csatisfied Dashamed
9Ateaching Bbegging Cforcing Dexpecting
10Achance Bgoal Ctask Dchoice
11Asuitable Bcurious Cwilling Dgenerous
12Apreparation Bexplanation Ctest Dsearch
13AIf BSince CThough DWhen
14Aplanned Brecommended Cwatched Doffered
15Afame Bconcern Cinfluence Dcare
第二节 （10题题15分满分15分）
阅读面短文空白处填入1适单词括号单词正确形式
The Chimebells of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State(侯乙编钟) is ①_________ —unique Chinese ancient instrument which was made in 443 BC People near and far who come to Hubei Museum can＇t wait ②_________ (admire) it with their own eyes
This ancient Chinese ③_________ (music) instrument is made up of 65 bronze bells of different sizes ④_________ are hung in at three levels and divided into 8 groups All of the bells ⑤_________ (decorate) with some delicate sculptures (雕刻) When facing the chime bells you will find them ⑥_________ (stand) there silently like rows of warriors but elegantly like ancient women
The instrument was usually played for important ⑦_________ (festival) or great ceremonies sacrifice feasts or harvests in ancient times It was very popular ⑧_________ (particular) during the Warring States Period The music of the High Mountains and Flowing Water played by the chime bells ⑨_________ (be) amazing It highly represents the wisdom ⑩_________ Chinese people
第三部分 写作（两节满分40分）
第节 （满分15分）
假定李华美国朋友Alex想学中国书法咨询关信息请根面提示写封回信
1简介绍中国书法
2学书法建议
3表达美祝愿
注意：
1词数80左右
2适增加细节行文连贯
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 （满分25分）
阅读面材料根容段落开头语续写两段构成篇完整短文续写短文词数应150左右
Seeing the truck pull into my driveway I opened the garage(车库) door knowing that another package had arrived to help us with the Christmas in July (Christmas in July is a Christmas celebration held in some southern hemisphere countries) We were together for the orphans(孤) at a local orphanage As I stood watching the driver get the packages from the back of the truck Madison my threeyearold granddaughter was picking weeds from the lawn
These are for my mommy and daddy she said as she held out a hand full of worthless little weeds I just smiled and nodded my head as I looked at her little closed fist
The driver walked into the garage and set the two packages down on the wooden bench He and I stood talking about the baseball gloves baseball bats helmets and baseballs in the room I told him I had been raised in a Jacksonville Florida orphanage and that during my entire childhood I never once owned anything of my own There presents were for the children themselves and not for the orphanage
After a few minutes the driver told me he had to leave He began walking back down the driveway I turned around locked the garage door and began walking up onto the front porch(门廊) As I closed the gate Madison came running up to where I was standing My flowers My flowers They are my treasures she cried
I soon realized that I had locked her weeds in the garage We＇ll get them later I told her I just did not want to walk back down the stairs and open the garage door again for just a bunch of worthless weeds It just was not worth the effort
Paragraph 1
Putting my hand onto her shoulder I began directing her back into the house
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2
So I turned around walked back to the garage and opened the door
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答案解析
第部分 阅读理解
第节
A
答案：13 CCB
解析：1细节理解题根第三段第句Want to find out about a new band or just want more information about an old favourite知 Archived Images家提供许关某喜爱乐队信息选CRaveon中提video clips of band members指乐队成员排A项佘两项没提关乐队信息
2推理判断题根Showinaday部分句Get your friends and family to come and see you perform as no video or photography is allowed知请朋友家表演允许录摄影Showinaday提供视频录然根Rhythmstudio句知屏幕专业舞蹈教练里学舞步然观表演成录中明星带走录Rhythmstudio方允许录带走录推断出 RhythmstudioShowina day处前者允许秦允许带走录C项Rhythmstudio允许录带回家符合题意选C
3推理判断题根文章结构容知篇文章介绍四关音乐项目推断出四项目做宣传B项报纸符合题意A项旅游手册C项科学杂志D项报告中均文章容符选B
B
答案：14CBDB
解析：1细节理解题关键句Any foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand解析根关键句叙述知外国学汉语时难掌握说话理解需声调C项符合题意
2细节理解题关键句Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch解析根关键句叙述知汉语学音乐训练脑中相部位B项符合题意
3词义猜测题关键句This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages pitch plays a central role解析根段容尤关键句叙述知段讲述普通话具更复杂音调模式推测画线词指代单音节单词发音D项符合题意
4标题概括题关键句Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese解析根全文容尤关键句叙述知文介绍项研究结果受音乐训练学汉语方面更加容易知B项精通音乐助语言学适合作文章标题
C
答案：14CCDB
解析：1推理判断题关键句How do you get those extra seconds of energy A research team at the Texas Tech University developed a study to measure what effect listening to music would have on exercise tolerance解析根关键句叙述知Shami研究组研究目提高运动耐力C项符合题意
2细节理解题关键句The group that listened to music was able to outlast the nonmusic group by an average of 506 seconds解析根关键句叙述知音乐测试者运动耐力定影响说运动时听音乐坚持更长时间C项符合题意
3词义猜测题关键句but after 30 minutes you feel like you are running up a mountain so even being able to go 50 seconds longer means a lot解析根关键句中表示转折but推测前半句说够跑分钟似件轻易举事情然30分钟会觉累爬山a dull activity意枯燥活动a foolish action意愚蠢行a demanding task意艰巨务an easy practice意简单练D项符合题意
4推理判断题关键句Our findings reinforce the idea that upbeat music can help you exercise longer and stick with a daily exercise routine said Shami When doctors are recommending exercise they might suggest listening to music too解析根关键句叙述知段中Shami强调锻炼时听音乐重性建议锻炼时听音乐B项符合题意
D
答案：14BCAB
解析：1推理判断题关键句The famous British writer Charles Dickens who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864 would be pleased to hear that to be a busker in London today one must pass a strict interview first解析根关键句叙述推测Charles Dickens街头艺态度应该反favourable意赞成disapproving意赞成optimistic意乐观cautious意谨慎B项符合题意
2段落意题关键句1Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges关键句2The judging process reviews the musician＇s songs musicality technique skill and performance If successful the musician will receive a 12month licence to perform in the street解析根第段容尤关键句叙述知获街头艺表演许证需严格竞争时段介绍参条件评审方式C项符合题意
3推理判断题关键句1London mayor Sadig Khan described London as a powerhouse of music关键句2The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city＇s many street performers because it＇s more convenient for them to do so解析根关键句叙述知伦敦市长推广新计划更帮助街头艺A项符合题意
4推理判断题关键句She＇s noticed when one person taps the reader to donate others who witness the act often follow suit suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers解析根关键句叙述推断Charlotte Campbell认伦敦快接受种支付方式B项符合题意
第二节
答案：CFBDG
解析：文篇说明文介绍语言音乐相似处
①根文Both language and music play a huge role in our culture知语言音乐文化中扮演着重角色文介绍语言音乐系列点C项相似处承启符合语境
②根设空前两句知英语音乐记录读取F项正读英语样读音乐承接文选F项
③空段落容语言音乐着文化变化关键词culture选B项
④根空容知里说通语言音乐表达气愤情绪D项知道生气符合语境选D项
⑤G项中sad musicfeeling down空前句中a happy songfeel happy相符合语境选G项
第二部分 语言知识运
第节
答案：15ADCBB 610ADACD 1115CACDC
解析：1根空Why didn＇t he make any progress with much practice知练作者没进步推知处指祖父感担心worriedly意担心符合语境calmly意静patiently意耐心angrily意生气
2根句中efforts推知处指作者努力钢琴演奏更吸引力try意力符合语境pretend意假装regret意悔遗憾agree意意
3根空前容知作者努力想练钢琴结合句中However词知处指然努力作者努力白费in vain意徒劳符合语境on time意准时时in order意序on display意展览
4根空前So I gave up playing any musical instrument空play the violin with him推知作者放弃乐器57岁时朋友Leroy邀请起拉提琴invite意邀请符合语境challenge意挑战allow意允许remind意提醒
5根空there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him知想作者参加场音乐演出处指Leroy作者发信息告诉件事inform意通知告诉符合语境convince意信服warn意警告cheat意欺骗作弊
6根段句中made no reply except to tell him goodbye知作者Leroy说见推知处指考虑历作者拒绝邀请refuse意拒绝符合语境receive意收blame意责备evaluate意评估评价
7根处语境知作者擅长乐器拒绝Leroy邀请期Leroy鼓励推知处指作者期听见说着舞台练作者会越越娴熟skilled意娴熟熟练符合语境important意重special意特reliable意
8根句中关键词组unexpected answer知作者没想Leroy会样回答知作者应该Leroy回复感非常吃惊shocked意震惊符合语境scared意害怕satisfied意满意ashamed意羞愧
9根段中Leroy回复OK only play if you want to知没强迫作者参加演出force意强迫迫符合语境teach意教beg意乞求expect意期预料
10根空句Should I play on stage or just watch a movie知作者应该舞台演奏仅仅电影定意知处指作者面样特殊选择choice意选择符合语境chance意机会goal意目标task意务
11根空句中I played my violin with Leroy知作者终Leroy起演奏提琴知处指次作者想抓住机会willing意愿意符合语境suitable意合适curious意奇generous意慷慨
12根空前After a long and careful推知处指长时间精心准备作者Leroy起演奏提琴preparation意准备符合语境explanation意解释test意测试search意寻找
13根空I didn＇t lose all my nervousness it was enough for me to overcome my fear知点紧张足够克服恐惧步关系though意符合语境if意果否since意然when意……时
14根空a full performance in front of the audience知作者观众呈现场完整演出offer意提供符合语境plan意计划recommend意推荐建议watch意观
15根空句It helped me not only in music but in all aspects of life知仅音乐方面作者帮助渗透进生活方方面面知处指作者朋友Leroy然世影响然存influence意影响符合语境fame意名声concern意担忧care意关心
第二节
答案：a to admire musical which are decorated standing festivals particularly is of
解析：文篇说明文文章介绍种中国古代乐器侯乙编钟
①考查冠词句意中国侯乙编钟造公元前443年种独特古代乐器根句子语法结构知空处应定冠词修饰名词instrumentunique辅音音素开头处应定冠词a
②考查固定搭配句意远湖北博物馆迫亲眼欣赏乐器根句子语法结构知处考查固定搭配can＇t wait to do sth意迫做某事处应定式to admire作动词wait宾语
③考查形容词句意古老中国乐器65青铜编钟组成编钟分三层八组悬挂钟架根句子语法结构知空处需形容词作定语修饰名词instrument处应词形容词形式musical
④which 考查定语句引导词根句子语法结构知空处引导非限制性定语句先行词65 bronze bells指物引导词句中作语处应关系代词which
⑤考查动词时态语态句意编钟装饰着精致雕刻根句子语法结构知空处句子谓语动词时态般现时语bellsdecorate间动关系处应are decorated
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⑦考查名词数句意种乐器古代通常节日者重典礼祭祀宴会者丰收时演奏根句子语法结构知空处填名词形式应面ceremonies sacrifice feasts or harvests形式保持致festival数名词应复数形式festivals
⑧考查副词句意非常受欢迎尤战国时期根句子语法结构知处应副词作状语修饰空介词短语处应词副词形式particularly
⑨考查时态谓致句意编钟演奏高山流水令惊叹分析句子语法结构知The music句子语数名词of the High Mountains and Flowing Water played by the chime bells定语空处句子谓语动词称数语music保持致句子时态般现时处应is
⑩考查介词句意编钟高度体现中国民智慧根句子语法结构知处应填介词空处名词Chinese people起作定语修饰wisdom处表示属关系意……处应介词of
第三部分 写作
第节
答案：
Dear Alex
I am glad that you are interested in Chinese calligraphy Chinese calligraphy is an essential part of traditional Chinese culture For Chinese calligraphy serves the purpose of conveying thoughts and showing the beauty of lines It is not only a practical technique for writing Chinese characters but also a unique art which can help purify our souls
If you want to be a good user of the writing brush first you have to be patient Second you have to keep practising since practice makes perfect Last you should pay attention to the use of calligraphy models Just be confident and practise hard and you＇ll be good at Chinese calligraphy
I would be delighted if my advice can be of great help to you
Yours
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
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Putting my hand onto her shoulder I began directing her back into the house She stood there unwilling to move and just couldn＇t stop crying After a few steps I stopped and thought I can walk out to the garage for the kids in the orphanage but can＇t I walk to the garage for my granddaughter Those baseball gloves are like gold to those orphan children just as those weeds are beautiful flowers to my granddaughter Moreover they are precious presents for her parents I realized that I had made a mistake and made an apology to her for my carelessness
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So I turned around walked back to the garage and opened the door Madison ran past me grabbed the little treasures which she had picked moments before I knelt down looked at the green now drooping and lifeless weeds and smiled as I saw the beauty of a dozen red roses reflected in her eyes Let＇s go Grandma I＇ll give them to my parents she said merrily and danced around me I took her hand and we walked back to the house
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第部分 阅读理解（两节满分50分）
第节 （15题题25分满分375分）
阅读列短文题ABCD四选项中选出佳选项
A
Raveon
How about learning new skills on the guitar drums and keyboard by video Follow the touchscreen instructions to find lessons on each instrument or search for a song to practice playing along to Try our Professional Selection with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual
Showinaday
Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a onetimeonly special performance Experts in international music and dance styles will train you and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special individual show Get your friends and family to come and see you perform as no videoing or photography is allowed
Archived Images
Want to find out about a new band or just want more information about an old favourite Visit our collection to find out facts and figures or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs
Rhythmstudio
Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now including Soul and Disco Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away
1James likes collecting information about his favourite bands which will he choose
ARaveon BShowinaday
CArchived Images DRhythmstudio
2In what way is Rhythmstudio different from Showinaday
ARhythmstudio offers free gifts from musicians
BRhythmstudio has experts to teach face to face
CRhythmstudio allows people to bring videos home
DRhythmstudio gets family members to enjoy the shows
3Where can you most probably read the above information
AIn a travel brochure BIn a newspaper
CIn a science magazine DIn a report
B
Any foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instruments can report similar challenges
Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch (音调)
One of the study＇s authors Nina Kraus said the findings suggested that studying music actually tunes our sensory system This means that schools that want children to do well in languages should hesitate before cutting music programmes Dr Kraus said She said music training might also help children with language problems
Mandarin(普通话) speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding (编码) of pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages pitch plays a central role A singlesyllable word can have several meanings depending on how it is intoned
For this study the researchers looked at 20 nonChinese speaking volunteers half with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six years
As they were shown a movie the volunteers also heard an audio tape of the Mandarin word mi in three of its meanings squint bewilder and rice The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems to see how well they were processing the sounds Those with a music background showed much more brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds
The lead author of the study Patrick C M Wong said it might work both ways It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learning instruments
1When learning Chinese a foreigner will find __________
Ait difficult to learn music at the same time
Bit not difficult to learn music at the same time
Cit hard to master the tones required to speak and understand
Dit easy to use the brain to help him discover changes in pitch
2Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training
ABecause there is the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music
BBecause skills to learn the two make use of the same parts of the brain
CBecause music training might help people with language study
DBecause people who do well in Chinese study do well in music
3The underlined word intoned in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word __________
Acreated Bspelled Cseemed Dpronounced
4What would be the best title of this passage
AMandarin Speakers Are Smarter than English Speakers
BSkilled Ear for Music May Help Language Study
CPitch Plays a Central Role in Chinese Learning
DSchools Need to Develop Music Programmes
C
If you＇re out for a run what difference does it make if you＇re able to tough it out for another 50 seconds If you＇re less than a minute from the top of the hill that extra time can make the difference between having reached your goal and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
How do you get those extra seconds of energy A research team at the Texas Tech University developed a study to measure what effect listening to music would have on exercise tolerance The researchers based the study on a stress testing As part of the testing they noted any changes in heart rate and blood pressure as participants underwent physically stressful exercise
The tests were done on treadmills (跑步机) which increased in both speed and incline (坡度) through three stages In the final stage the treadmills moved at 10 miles per hour at a 14percent grade Most of these tests were designed to last up to 40 minutes The average gymgoers lasted 30 minutes For this study they divided 127 participants into two groups One listened to upbeat(快节奏) music while the other group had earbuds in but did not listen to music
The group that listened to music was able to outlast the nonmusic group by an average of 50 6 seconds Again being able to go an extra minute may seem like a nobrainer but after 30 minutes you feel like you are running up a mountain so even being able to go 50 seconds longer means a lot said the study＇s lead author Waseem Shami MD
The study has confirmed something runners and gymgoers have suspected for years listening to music during workout can be beneficial to your endurance Our findings reinforce the idea that upbeat music can help you exercise longer and stick with a daily exercise routine said Shami When doctors are recommending exercise they might suggest listening to music too
1Why did Shamil team conduct the research
ATo test the effect of music on health BTo know the cause of failure in sports
CTo improve runners＇ exercise tolerance DTo record the body change of participants
2What did the researchers find about the participants in the stress testing
AThey ran much faster than average runners BThey created a new record of indoor sports
CThey could run a little longer with music on DThey all enjoyed extreme physical challenge
3What do the underlined words a nobrainer mean in Paragraph 4
AA dull activity BA foolish action CA demanding task DAn easy practice
4What did Shami suggest us doing in the last paragraph
ADeveloping a daily exercise routine BListening to music while working out
CParticipating in physical stress testing DTaking exercise as doctors recommend
D
The famous British writer Charles Dickens who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864 would be pleased to hear that to be a busker(街头艺) in London today one must pass a strict interview first Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges Each musician must perform two songs (one prepared by themselves and the other selected by judges from a submitted set list) The judging process reviews the musician＇s songs musicality technique skill and performance If successful the musician will receive a 12month licence to perform in the street Last year more than 600 musicians attended the interview and only 70 got licence
The method of tipping buskers is changing London is the first city in the world to introduce the electronic payment system (EPS) London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as a powerhouse of music For London to keep its status as a global capital of music it＇s vitally important that we support the stars of tomorrow Khan said Busking helps them show their talent and gives them the chance to perform in front of huge numbers of people The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city＇s many street performers because it＇s more convenient for them to do so
Charlotte Campbell is one such busker who＇s been helping to trial the project After only two weeks she said it had already had a significant effect on the contributions I＇ve received She＇s noticed when one person taps the reader to donate others who witness the act often follow suit suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers
1What was Charles Dickens＇ attitude towards street music in London
AFavourable BDisapproving COptimistic DCautious
2What is the first paragraph mainly about
AThe long history of street music BThe way of playing street music
CThe buskers＇ competition to get a licence DThe introduction of buskers in London
3Why did London mayor promote the new scheme
ATo make more people help the buskers BTo show London is full of buskers
CTo catch up with modern art trends DTo reform street music＇s performance
4How did London people respond to the EPS according to Charlotte Campbell
AThey were opposed to it BThey accepted it quickly
CThey paid no attention to it DThey thought it made no difference
第二节 （5题题25分满分125分）
根短文容短文选项中选出填入空白处佳选项选项中两项余选项
How Similar Are Language and Music
Language is part of our daily life no matter where we live in the world It is the same with music whether you listen to it on the radio on your drive to work or sit before an orchestra Both language and music play a huge role in our culture ①_________
• Both language and music have a writing system
In English we record language using the alphabet which is a collection of letters Similarly we use notes to keep a record of music Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music ②v By writing pieces of text or music we are able to share experiences through time We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago
• ③_________
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use In the same way we know that styles of music are different around the world giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation
• Both share emotion
④_________ Of course you may be able to see it in my face but you will know for sure through my words Similarly music can sound angry sad or happy Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling and allows us to share in that emotion When you feel happy you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness ⑤_________ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics
A Both are expressive
B Both vary with culture
C Here are some of their similarities
D How do you know that I am angry
E We use language to express our thoughts
F So just as you read English you can read music
G In contrast you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down
第二部分 语言知识运（两节满分30分）
第节 （15题题1分满分15分）
阅读面短文短文题ABCD四选项中选出填入空白处佳选项
My history with music was not good I still remembered when I took my shortlived piano lessons my grandfather said 1 to my grandmother Why didn＇t he make any progress with much practice I 2 to make my piano performance attractive However my efforts were 3
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy 4 me to play the violin with him when I was 57 It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again One day Leroy sent a text 5 me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him Thinking of my past I 6 his invitation I expected to hear his words that I would become 7 with practice on stage But he said OK only play if you want to I was totally 8 by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye
No one was 9 me to participate but I faced a special 10 Should I play on stage or just watch a movie I had chosen the movie route too many times and this time I was 11 to grasp the opportunity After a long and careful 12 I played my violin with Leroy 13 I didn＇t lose all my nervousness it was enough for me to overcome my fear Finally I 14 a full performance in front of the audience
A short time later my friend Leroy passed away but his 15 stayed It helped me not only in music but in all aspects of life When I focused on what I wanted to do fear will be replaced with joy
1Aworriedly Bcalmly Cpatiently Dangrily
2Apretended Bregretted Cagreed Dtried
3Aon time Bin order Cin vain Don display
4Achallenged Binvited Callowed Dreminded
5Aconvincing Binforming Cwarning Dcheating
6Arefused Breceived Cblamed Devaluated
7Aimportant Bspecial Creliable Dskilled
8Ashocked Bscared Csatisfied Dashamed
9Ateaching Bbegging Cforcing Dexpecting
10Achance Bgoal Ctask Dchoice
11Asuitable Bcurious Cwilling Dgenerous
12Apreparation Bexplanation Ctest Dsearch
13AIf BSince CThough DWhen
14Aplanned Brecommended Cwatched Doffered
15Afame Bconcern Cinfluence Dcare
第二节 （10题题15分满分15分）
阅读面短文空白处填入1适单词括号单词正确形式
The Chimebells of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State(侯乙编钟) is ①_________ —unique Chinese ancient instrument which was made in 443 BC People near and far who come to Hubei Museum can＇t wait ②_________ (admire) it with their own eyes
This ancient Chinese ③_________ (music) instrument is made up of 65 bronze bells of different sizes ④_________ are hung in at three levels and divided into 8 groups All of the bells ⑤_________ (decorate) with some delicate sculptures (雕刻) When facing the chime bells you will find them ⑥_________ (stand) there silently like rows of warriors but elegantly like ancient women
The instrument was usually played for important ⑦_________ (festival) or great ceremonies sacrifice feasts or harvests in ancient times It was very popular ⑧_________ (particular) during the Warring States Period The music of the High Mountains and Flowing Water played by the chime bells ⑨_________ (be) amazing It highly represents the wisdom ⑩_________ Chinese people
第三部分 写作（两节满分40分）
第节 （满分15分）
假定李华美国朋友Alex想学中国书法咨询关信息请根面提示写封回信
1简介绍中国书法
2学书法建议
3表达美祝愿
注意：
1词数80左右
2适增加细节行文连贯
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 （满分25分）
阅读面材料根容段落开头语续写两段构成篇完整短文续写短文词数应150左右
Seeing the truck pull into my driveway I opened the garage(车库) door knowing that another package had arrived to help us with the Christmas in July (Christmas in July is a Christmas celebration held in some southern hemisphere countries) We were together for the orphans(孤) at a local orphanage As I stood watching the driver get the packages from the back of the truck Madison my threeyearold granddaughter was picking weeds from the lawn
These are for my mommy and daddy she said as she held out a hand full of worthless little weeds I just smiled and nodded my head as I looked at her little closed fist
The driver walked into the garage and set the two packages down on the wooden bench He and I stood talking about the baseball gloves baseball bats helmets and baseballs in the room I told him I had been raised in a Jacksonville Florida orphanage and that during my entire childhood I never once owned anything of my own There presents were for the children themselves and not for the orphanage
After a few minutes the driver told me he had to leave He began walking back down the driveway I turned around locked the garage door and began walking up onto the front porch(门廊) As I closed the gate Madison came running up to where I was standing My flowers My flowers They are my treasures she cried
I soon realized that I had locked her weeds in the garage We＇ll get them later I told her I just did not want to walk back down the stairs and open the garage door again for just a bunch of worthless weeds It just was not worth the effort
Paragraph 1
Putting my hand onto her shoulder I began directing her back into the house
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2
So I turned around walked back to the garage and opened the door
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答案解析
第部分 阅读理解
第节
A
答案：13 CCB
解析：1细节理解题根第三段第句Want to find out about a new band or just want more information about an old favourite知 Archived Images家提供许关某喜爱乐队信息选CRaveon中提video clips of band members指乐队成员排A项佘两项没提关乐队信息
2推理判断题根Showinaday部分句Get your friends and family to come and see you perform as no video or photography is allowed知请朋友家表演允许录摄影Showinaday提供视频录然根Rhythmstudio句知屏幕专业舞蹈教练里学舞步然观表演成录中明星带走录Rhythmstudio方允许录带走录推断出 RhythmstudioShowina day处前者允许秦允许带走录C项Rhythmstudio允许录带回家符合题意选C
3推理判断题根文章结构容知篇文章介绍四关音乐项目推断出四项目做宣传B项报纸符合题意A项旅游手册C项科学杂志D项报告中均文章容符选B
B
答案：14CBDB
解析：1细节理解题关键句Any foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand解析根关键句叙述知外国学汉语时难掌握说话理解需声调C项符合题意
2细节理解题关键句Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch解析根关键句叙述知汉语学音乐训练脑中相部位B项符合题意
3词义猜测题关键句This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages pitch plays a central role解析根段容尤关键句叙述知段讲述普通话具更复杂音调模式推测画线词指代单音节单词发音D项符合题意
4标题概括题关键句Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese解析根全文容尤关键句叙述知文介绍项研究结果受音乐训练学汉语方面更加容易知B项精通音乐助语言学适合作文章标题
C
答案：14CCDB
解析：1推理判断题关键句How do you get those extra seconds of energy A research team at the Texas Tech University developed a study to measure what effect listening to music would have on exercise tolerance解析根关键句叙述知Shami研究组研究目提高运动耐力C项符合题意
2细节理解题关键句The group that listened to music was able to outlast the nonmusic group by an average of 506 seconds解析根关键句叙述知音乐测试者运动耐力定影响说运动时听音乐坚持更长时间C项符合题意
3词义猜测题关键句but after 30 minutes you feel like you are running up a mountain so even being able to go 50 seconds longer means a lot解析根关键句中表示转折but推测前半句说够跑分钟似件轻易举事情然30分钟会觉累爬山a dull activity意枯燥活动a foolish action意愚蠢行a demanding task意艰巨务an easy practice意简单练D项符合题意
4推理判断题关键句Our findings reinforce the idea that upbeat music can help you exercise longer and stick with a daily exercise routine said Shami When doctors are recommending exercise they might suggest listening to music too解析根关键句叙述知段中Shami强调锻炼时听音乐重性建议锻炼时听音乐B项符合题意
D
答案：14BCAB
解析：1推理判断题关键句The famous British writer Charles Dickens who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864 would be pleased to hear that to be a busker in London today one must pass a strict interview first解析根关键句叙述推测Charles Dickens街头艺态度应该反favourable意赞成disapproving意赞成optimistic意乐观cautious意谨慎B项符合题意
2段落意题关键句1Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges关键句2The judging process reviews the musician＇s songs musicality technique skill and performance If successful the musician will receive a 12month licence to perform in the street解析根第段容尤关键句叙述知获街头艺表演许证需严格竞争时段介绍参条件评审方式C项符合题意
3推理判断题关键句1London mayor Sadig Khan described London as a powerhouse of music关键句2The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city＇s many street performers because it＇s more convenient for them to do so解析根关键句叙述知伦敦市长推广新计划更帮助街头艺A项符合题意
4推理判断题关键句She＇s noticed when one person taps the reader to donate others who witness the act often follow suit suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers解析根关键句叙述推断Charlotte Campbell认伦敦快接受种支付方式B项符合题意
第二节
答案：CFBDG
解析：文篇说明文介绍语言音乐相似处
①根文Both language and music play a huge role in our culture知语言音乐文化中扮演着重角色文介绍语言音乐系列点C项相似处承启符合语境
②根设空前两句知英语音乐记录读取F项正读英语样读音乐承接文选F项
③空段落容语言音乐着文化变化关键词culture选B项
④根空容知里说通语言音乐表达气愤情绪D项知道生气符合语境选D项
⑤G项中sad musicfeeling down空前句中a happy songfeel happy相符合语境选G项
第二部分 语言知识运
第节
答案：15ADCBB 610ADACD 1115CACDC
解析：1根空Why didn＇t he make any progress with much practice知练作者没进步推知处指祖父感担心worriedly意担心符合语境calmly意静patiently意耐心angrily意生气
2根句中efforts推知处指作者努力钢琴演奏更吸引力try意力符合语境pretend意假装regret意悔遗憾agree意意
3根空前容知作者努力想练钢琴结合句中However词知处指然努力作者努力白费in vain意徒劳符合语境on time意准时时in order意序on display意展览
4根空前So I gave up playing any musical instrument空play the violin with him推知作者放弃乐器57岁时朋友Leroy邀请起拉提琴invite意邀请符合语境challenge意挑战allow意允许remind意提醒
5根空there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him知想作者参加场音乐演出处指Leroy作者发信息告诉件事inform意通知告诉符合语境convince意信服warn意警告cheat意欺骗作弊
6根段句中made no reply except to tell him goodbye知作者Leroy说见推知处指考虑历作者拒绝邀请refuse意拒绝符合语境receive意收blame意责备evaluate意评估评价
7根处语境知作者擅长乐器拒绝Leroy邀请期Leroy鼓励推知处指作者期听见说着舞台练作者会越越娴熟skilled意娴熟熟练符合语境important意重special意特reliable意
8根句中关键词组unexpected answer知作者没想Leroy会样回答知作者应该Leroy回复感非常吃惊shocked意震惊符合语境scared意害怕satisfied意满意ashamed意羞愧
9根段中Leroy回复OK only play if you want to知没强迫作者参加演出force意强迫迫符合语境teach意教beg意乞求expect意期预料
10根空句Should I play on stage or just watch a movie知作者应该舞台演奏仅仅电影定意知处指作者面样特殊选择choice意选择符合语境chance意机会goal意目标task意务
11根空句中I played my violin with Leroy知作者终Leroy起演奏提琴知处指次作者想抓住机会willing意愿意符合语境suitable意合适curious意奇generous意慷慨
12根空前After a long and careful推知处指长时间精心准备作者Leroy起演奏提琴preparation意准备符合语境explanation意解释test意测试search意寻找
13根空I didn＇t lose all my nervousness it was enough for me to overcome my fear知点紧张足够克服恐惧步关系though意符合语境if意果否since意然when意……时
14根空a full performance in front of the audience知作者观众呈现场完整演出offer意提供符合语境plan意计划recommend意推荐建议watch意观
15根空句It helped me not only in music but in all aspects of life知仅音乐方面作者帮助渗透进生活方方面面知处指作者朋友Leroy然世影响然存influence意影响符合语境fame意名声concern意担忧care意关心
第二节
答案：a to admire musical which are decorated standing festivals particularly is of
解析：文篇说明文文章介绍种中国古代乐器侯乙编钟
①考查冠词句意中国侯乙编钟造公元前443年种独特古代乐器根句子语法结构知空处应定冠词修饰名词instrumentunique辅音音素开头处应定冠词a
②考查固定搭配句意远湖北博物馆迫亲眼欣赏乐器根句子语法结构知处考查固定搭配can＇t wait to do sth意迫做某事处应定式to admire作动词wait宾语
③考查形容词句意古老中国乐器65青铜编钟组成编钟分三层八组悬挂钟架根句子语法结构知空处需形容词作定语修饰名词instrument处应词形容词形式musical
④which 考查定语句引导词根句子语法结构知空处引导非限制性定语句先行词65 bronze bells指物引导词句中作语处应关系代词which
⑤考查动词时态语态句意编钟装饰着精致雕刻根句子语法结构知空处句子谓语动词时态般现时语bellsdecorate间动关系处应are decorated
⑥考查非谓语动词句意面编钟时候会发现站里排排战士样安静古代妇女样优雅根句子语法结构知空处作宾语补足语宾语them指代chime bells动词stand宾语间谓关系处应词现分词形式standing
⑦考查名词数句意种乐器古代通常节日者重典礼祭祀宴会者丰收时演奏根句子语法结构知空处填名词形式应面ceremonies sacrifice feasts or harvests形式保持致festival数名词应复数形式festivals
⑧考查副词句意非常受欢迎尤战国时期根句子语法结构知处应副词作状语修饰空介词短语处应词副词形式particularly
⑨考查时态谓致句意编钟演奏高山流水令惊叹分析句子语法结构知The music句子语数名词of the High Mountains and Flowing Water played by the chime bells定语空处句子谓语动词称数语music保持致句子时态般现时处应is
⑩考查介词句意编钟高度体现中国民智慧根句子语法结构知处应填介词空处名词Chinese people起作定语修饰wisdom处表示属关系意……处应介词of
第三部分 写作
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答案：
Dear Alex
I am glad that you are interested in Chinese calligraphy Chinese calligraphy is an essential part of traditional Chinese culture For Chinese calligraphy serves the purpose of conveying thoughts and showing the beauty of lines It is not only a practical technique for writing Chinese characters but also a unique art which can help purify our souls
If you want to be a good user of the writing brush first you have to be patient Second you have to keep practising since practice makes perfect Last you should pay attention to the use of calligraphy models Just be confident and practise hard and you＇ll be good at Chinese calligraphy
I would be delighted if my advice can be of great help to you
Yours
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
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Putting my hand onto her shoulder I began directing her back into the house She stood there unwilling to move and just couldn＇t stop crying After a few steps I stopped and thought I can walk out to the garage for the kids in the orphanage but can＇t I walk to the garage for my granddaughter Those baseball gloves are like gold to those orphan children just as those weeds are beautiful flowers to my granddaughter Moreover they are precious presents for her parents I realized that I had made a mistake and made an apology to her for my carelessness
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So I turned around walked back to the garage and opened the door Madison ran past me grabbed the little treasures which she had picked moments before I knelt down looked at the green now drooping and lifeless weeds and smiled as I saw the beauty of a dozen red roses reflected in her eyes Let＇s go Grandma I＇ll give them to my parents she said merrily and danced around me I took her hand and we walked back to the house
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