1、.阅读理解Do you love music? Id like to introduce you to a band today.The Lumineers is a band based in Denver，Colorado.The group released its first album The Lumineers in April,2012.Recently，the record went gold，meaning 500,000 copies had been sold.That is really a large number.Critics have mostly praise
2、d the album The Lumineers. Some have called the albums sound “expansive”，and its songs “creative”The most popular song from the album is Ho，Hey.It is Number One on three Billboard singles charts：rock，adult Pop and alternative.A lot of people think of Ho，Hey as a love song.And The Lumineers say it is
3、.But lead singer and guitarist (吉他手) Wesley Schultz says it is also about his personal struggles when he was living and working in New York City.The three members of The Lumineers were excited when asked to perform at the Grammy nominations (提名) concert.But they were also very surprised when they we
4、re named as Grammy nominees.The band is up for(被提名) Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Americana Album.Drummer Jeremiah Fraites told reporters，“We had no idea.”Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz grew up in New Jersey and have been playing music together for about eight years.They found celli
5、st (大提琴手) Neyla Pekarek，a native of Denver，after they moved to that city.Neyla Pekarek told one reporter that the bands style developed naturally.She said it came from a lot of writing，experimenting and making changes to let the lyrics tell the stories they were meant to tell.We leave you with one o
6、f those stories.This is Stubborn Love from the album The Lumineers，and we hope youll enjoy their staging.1What do we know about the album The Lumineers from Paragraph 1?AIt includes some old songs. BIt didnt sell well at first.CIt was released recently. DIt is a great success.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的The
7、 group released its first album The Lumineers in April,2012.Recently，the record went gold，meaning 500,000 copies had been sold.That is really a large number.Critics have mostly praised the album The Lumineers. 可知这个乐队很成功。2By listening to Ho，Hey，we can learn something about _.AWesley Schultzs struggle
8、s in New York CityBthe happy times of Wesley Schultz as a singerCthree Billboard singles charts in New York CityDa touching love story that happened in New York City答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最一句But lead singer and guitarist(吉他手) Wesley Schultz says it is also about his personal struggles when he was living
9、and working in New York City.可知从这首歌中可以了解歌手Wesley Schultz的个人奋斗的事情。3What is implied about The Lumineers in Paragraph 3?AThey didnt expect they would be nominated Grammy Awards.BThey didnt want to perform at the Grammy nominations concert.CThey were very calm when told they were nominated Grammy Awards
10、.DThey were surely to win the Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album.答案：A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的But they were also very surprised when they were named as Grammy nominees.可知A项正确。4What is this passage mainly about?APeoples opinions on the album The Lumineers.BThe struggles of a band named The Lumineers.CA so
11、ng from a famous band in the United States.DA band that has been nominated Grammy Awards.答案：D解析：主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一个很出色的乐队，这个乐队获得了格莱美中奖的最佳新人奖和最佳美国本土专辑奖的提名。故选D项。.七选五How to Plan for a Perfect HolidayPeople often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands, blue beaches and so on.But travelling or sometimes
12、 even planning a trip can be more of a stress.Here are some tips to make your holiday a memorable one.Set a budget(预算)Before making a plan for the holiday，the most important thing is to set a budget._1_Plan ahead.The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip.Do you wan
13、t to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches? _2_Read up before you go._3_Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history, local attractions of the place.You can read the local publications online or surf the Net for more information.The more you know，the better
14、 you can enjoy the place and its traditions.Pack light and right._4_ Avoid carrying unnecessary things around.A heavy luggage(行李) may sometimes influence your holiday spirit.Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season.As much as possible try to put everything you need in a single car
15、ryon bag._5_Unreasonable expectations can lead to unwanted stress, so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have.Enjoy each moment，whether good or bad.AAlways book your stay.BHave realistic expectations.CPack only the important things.DPlan your trip according to your needs and likes.EIt helps you to plan and enjoy the trip within your limits.FPrepare yourself before visiting an unknown holiday place.GAll you need is to get away from busy people and the world.答案15EDFCB
