1、 Topic 2Music (Book 2Unit 5).阅读理解A话题词数建议用时音乐之路3167分钟One of the most significant parts of my high school career would be playing in the orchestra. I remember when I first started playing the viola (中提琴) in my schools program as an inexperienced fourth grader. As my interest in music grew, I decided t
2、o find a private instructor.During my first lesson, I was surprised at what Dr. T was teaching how to hold the viola and play open strings! To me, these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered. However, the following week, what I thought I had learned was completely disproven. With such high exp
3、ectations, Dr. T criticized many aspects of my posture, intonation and bowing (音准和弓法). But as I became more familiar with my viola, Dr. T started assigning me actual compositions. Meanwhile, I became more and more interested in our schools ensemble (合奏组)I first decided to become a section leader in
4、middle school, when we were given the opportunity to try out for our ensembles first and second chairs. During the first class, our conductor, Mrs. V, introduced us to a section leaders responsibilities. These duties included helping others with the concert music and setting a good example. After di
5、scussion, I decided to try out and started preparing the assigned piece. Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes. Needless to say, this was easier said than done. It required a lot of concentration and will power. Regardless, by the end of the week, I had become more familiar with the mu
6、sic.To my surprise, the audition (试听) process was more pleasant than I had imagined. As I unpacked my viola, I started to doubt my decision. However, when I entered Mrs. Vs homely office, I felt more relaxed. By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal v
7、iolist! The next day, during orchestra, I learned that indeed, I had become our sections first chair.1Before the author studied under Dr. T, she _.Ahad never played the violaBhad expressed interest in musicChad written some compositionsDhad been a promising young artist解析：选B细节理解题。由第一段的“As my interes
8、t in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.”可知，在师从Dr. T之前，作者就已经对音乐产生了浓厚的兴趣。2The underlined word “disproven” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_”Alazy BwrongCfoolish Dsurprised解析：选B词义猜测题。由第二段的“these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered”和“Dr. T criticized many aspects of my postur
9、e, intonation and bowing (音准和弓法)”可知，Dr. T批评并纠正了作者以前学过的关于如何拉中提琴的知识，这让作者意识到以前学的完全是错误的。3Which of the following can best describe the author?AUnusual and scholarly.BSelfcentered and proud.CIndependent and optimistic.DHardworking and determined.解析：选D推理判断题。由第三段的“Every day, I would practice for at least 45
10、 minutes . It required a lot of concentration and will power.”可知，为了成为学校合奏组的首席中提琴手，作者以坚强的意志刻苦练习。4When attending the audition, the author _.Afelt confident of succeedingBreceived some careers guidanceCleft a good impression on Mrs. VDremembered her first viola instructor解析：选C推理判断题。由最后一段的“By the end of
11、 my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist！”可知，试听过程中作者给Mrs. V留下了好印象。B话题词数建议用时音乐对学生的积极作用3228分钟There have been some amazing quotes about music over the years, but my favourite comes from Victor Hugo. The famous French poet once said, “Music expresses what cann
12、ot be put into words.”Most people I know love listening to music, but not everyone is brave enough to try and play it. Im among them. Regardless of my fear of performing in public, I still wanted to learn an instrument so when I was ten years old, I got started. Im certain this will help me in other
13、 aspects of my life.Ive often wondered about the impact music had on other kids. I was recently lucky enough to chat with Kristi White from Pensacola, Florida. “Music speaks to students in a way that other subjects cannot; to put it simply, music has the ability to keep some uninterested kids in sch
14、ool. Many studies show that involvement in music leads to positive personal, social and motivational outcomes，” she said.I was surprised to hear that music was the sole subject keeping some kids in school. According to a study by the Centre for Music Research at Florida State University, students at
15、 risk of not successfully completing their high school educations cite their participation in the arts as a major reason for staying in school.In my chat with Kristi, I was disappointed to learn about a worrying trend that music programs are being neglected in schools around the world. Kristi said,
16、“In recent years, Ive witnessed many schools completely abolishing their music education programs. This is a big mistake! Schools are losing not only an enriching subject, but a subject that can enrich students lives and education.”This needs to change quickly. Music is a gift; it brings people toge
17、ther and clearly places our youth on the right path, giving us the tools to cope with many of lifes challenges. It makes absolutely no sense that some schools are taking it out of their curriculum.语篇解读：音乐对学生的积极作用远超过我们的预想。然而，一些学校却对此不重视，甚至有取消的趋势，这让作者大为失望的同时呼吁改变现状。5By quoting from Victor Hugo, the auth
18、or means _.Amusic is more necessary than wordsBthe power of music is hard to describeCmusic conveys some emotion words cantDa song leaves listeners completely sensitive解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段中“Music expresses what cannot be put into words.”可推断出，音乐可以表达一些用语言无法表达的内容，故选C项。6According to Kristi White, music _.Ae
19、nables kids to be smarterBbuilds up students confidenceCshould be a major subject in schoolDcontributes to some positive outcomes解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Many studies show that involvement in music leads to positive personal, social and motivational outcomes”可知选D项。7As to music educations being neglected,
20、the author _.Aturned to Kristi for ideasBwondered about the reasonsCfelt disappointed at the unexpectedDwarned teachers of the disadvantages解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段中“In my chat with Kristi, I was disappointed to learn about a worrying trend that music programs are being neglected in schools around the world
21、.”可知选C项。8For what purpose is the text written?ATo tell readers the importance of music.BTo express the authors views on music.CTo appeal to changes to happen.DTo criticize some doings about music.解析：选C写作目的题。根据文章最后一段中“This needs to change quickly.”可知作者的写作目的为呼吁改变现状，故选C项。.完形填空Im now a senior at Western
22、 Kentucky University expecting to graduate in 8 months. Last year I _1_ in a kindergarten class where a little boy had just started the _2_， not knowing how to hold a _3_ , say his alphabet or even count to ten. As the year went on, he didnt seem to be catching on to any of the concepts being _4_ in
23、 class and he never had _5_ to play during break time because he _6_ had work to finish. His teachers _7_ finishing his work for him with the _8_ that it didnt matter because hed be there again next year. I continued, _9_， to tell him that it was important for him to do his work and that I would _10
24、_， but I wouldnt do it for him.Near the end of the year, we went through the _11_ routine. I told him I wanted him to have time to play, _12_I still would not do the work for him. He spent a few minutes pouting (噘嘴) and I again told him, “You are a(n) _13_ boy and you can do it if you _14_ pouting a
25、nd get on with it. I want you to have time to play, but this is your _15_： You can finish the work and play or you can sit there and pout.”That was the day he _16_ his work and got to play. I was so _17_ and told him how much he could do once he _18_. When that kindergartener looked up at me, saying
26、, “Mrs. Jennifer, its because youre such a _19_ teacher，” my heart melted.I always think back to that little boy and the _20_ I had when he gave me credit for his success.语篇解读：作者用耐心和技巧教会了一个小男孩成功地自己完成了作业并有了玩耍的时间。1A.studied BvolunteeredCcompeted Dstruggled解析：选B由上句中的“senior”和“expecting to graduate”可知，“
27、我”现在还在上大学，八个月后毕业，所以去年在幼儿园是当义工(volunteered)。2A.year BexperimentCperformance Dcommunication解析：选A下句中的“year”有提示。这个小男孩在幼儿园刚开始一年(year)的学习。3A.present BpencilChandle Dkey解析：选B由本句中的“kindergarten”判断，他刚上幼儿园，还不会正确地握笔(pencil)，读字母表，甚至还不会数数。4A.protected BliftedCtaught Dfollowed解析：选C由本空后的“class”得出，他似乎不理解老师在课上所教(tau
28、ght)的概念。5A.space BcourageCpatience Dtime解析：选D下文第二段第二句中的“time”有提示。他没有多余的时间(time)玩。6A.ever BevenCsometimes Dalways解析：选D由本句中的“never”可知，他手头的作业总是(always)不能按时完成。7A.minded BriskedCbegan Dsuggested解析：选C从上句这个小男孩的情况判断，他总是完不成作业，于是其他老师就开始(began)替他完成。8A.thought BmessageCpurpose Dplan解析：选A本空后就是其他老师的想法(thought)：反正
29、明年他还在这里。9A.indeed BhoweverCbesides Dtherefore解析：选B与上句其他老师的行为构成转折。然而(however)，“我”反复告诉他自己做作业的重要性。10A.help BagreeCadmit Dcheck解析：选A由本空后的“wouldnt do it for him”可知，“我”会帮助(help)他，但是不会包办他的作业。11A.only BsameCsafe Dcomfortable解析：选B从下句“我”的做法得出，在学年快要结束时，我们一直这样(same)做。12A.or BforCso Dbut解析：选D与本空前构成转折。“我”想让他有玩的时间
30、，但是(but)“我”仍然不会替他包办一切。13A.friendly BpoliteCsmart Dhonest解析：选C由本空后的“you can do it”可知，“我”对那个男孩说：“你是一个聪明的(smart)孩子，如果你停止(stop)耍脾气而是动手做，你自己肯定能把它做完。”14A.delay BmissCforget Dstop解析：选D参见上题解析。15A.direction BdecisionCskill Dposition解析：选B从本空后的“or”得出，“我”对男孩说：“你可以自己做完作业并去玩，也可以仍然坐在这里耍脾气，这是你自己的决定(decision)。”16A.o
31、ffered BignoredCfinished Dchanged解析：选C由上句中的“finish the work”和本空后的“got to play”可知，应选finished。17A.excited BconfusedCembarrassed Dfrightened解析：选A由上句他的变化可知，这是他第一次自己做完作业并去玩了，所以“我”很高兴(excited)。18A.asked BhesitatedCtried Dexpected解析：选C从本段首句这个小男孩的行动得出，“我”夸他，只要他尽力(tried)去做，他就做得很好。19A.proud BhumorousCfamous D
32、good解析：选D根据上文“我”反复地劝这个小男孩并夸奖他可知，他认为“我”是一个好(good)老师。20A.feeling BinterestCchallenge Dpeace解析：选A根据上文的“my heart melted”和本空后的“success”可知，“我”经常会想起那个小男孩和他将他的成功归功于“我”时带给“我”的感觉(feeling)。.语法填空Now many singers and bands have little to do with good music.They know little about _1_ good music means.What is the
33、cause?Most of these singers so far _2_ (see) music as a “job” because it is a good way of making money.And if you have a good _3_ (appear) and also original or expensive clothes to show off at your concerts then your voice is not as _4_ (importance) as it should be.The public will prefer to admire m
34、ore the most interesting parts of your body and even forget that you are there _5_ (show) your music skills, not your dancing, which is important too, but not at such a high level.Therefore, many young girls on TV choose to wear the most provocative (挑逗性的) clothes to catch attention, but when it com
35、es to _6_ (sing) they are in _7_ complete mess and one doesnt need to have an ear _8_ music to notice their lack of talent.However, the young generation should understand talent and a good voice matter more in their musical career.All the bands that have little to do with good music fail to _9_ (vie
36、w) as successful on stage.If a young man has a great voice and wants to become a singer, he should take some special courses in this area, _10_ will help him improve singing abilities.语篇解读：如今很多乐队和歌手仅仅因为金钱而从事音乐事业，反而忘了音乐的真正含义。1what空处所填词引导宾语从句，并在从句中作means的宾语，表示“什么”，因此用what。2have seen句中的“so far”表明用现在完成时
37、。且“Most of these singers”与see为主动关系，故用have seen。3appearance空前的“a good”表明这里应用名词appearance。4important此处是“as .as .”结构，两个as之间用形容词或副词的原级，由空前的is和句意可知，此处用形容词作表语。5to show此处应用动词不定式“to show .”作目的状语。6singingwhen it comes to (doing) sth.表示“当谈及时”，为固定搭配，其中to是介词，故此处用动名词singing。7a in a mess表示“混乱，一团糟”。8forhave an ear for表示“对有鉴赏力”。9be viewedfail to do sth.表示“未能做某事”，为固定搭配；the bands与view之间是被动关系，再由“view .as .(把看作)”结构可知，此处用被动形式be viewed。10which先行词是“special courses”，关系词在非限制性定语从句中作主语，故用which。
