1、Section Beijing Opera & Experiment in Folk根据提示写出下列单词1instrument n乐器;工具2carriage n.马车3combine vt.(使)联合,(使)结合4treasure n.财宝,财富5represent vt.代表6general n.将军7pianist n.钢琴家,钢琴演奏者8musician n.音乐家9quit vt.& vi.停止;辞职10talent n.天才,才干11worldwide adj.全世界的12identity n.身份;特性13rediscover vt.重新发现14appearance n.外貌,外
2、观15transform vt.转换,转化根据提示补全下列短语1pay attention 注意2note 记下3play a role .在中起作用4such 例如5 other words换句话说6hand 上交7shave 剃掉,刮掉8give 放弃;认输9prefer 宁可做;更喜欢做10combine. .把与联合11play. the piano在钢琴上演奏12 times有时,不时13 the age of.在岁时14 some ways在某些方面15have a talent 有天赋【答案】1.to2.down3.in4.as5.in6.in7.off8.up9.to do10
3、.with11.on12.at13.at 14.in15.for根据提示补全下列教材原句1The first time you listen,try to get the general idea and take notes.你第一次听的时候,要尽量了解大意并做笔记。2His mother couldnt buy him a piano until he was seven.直到7岁时,他母亲才给他买了一架钢琴。3She had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper so that he could learn to play as early as
4、possible.她不得不在纸上画上钢琴键盘以便于他可以尽早地学会弹琴。4This is why he went back to his roots and rediscovered the beauty in Chinese folk music.这就是为什么他追根寻源,重新发现中国民族音乐之美。5The concert last week was such a success that Kongs Dream Tour Concert is expected to run for the next two years in Beijing,Shanghai,and other main c
5、ities before going to Paris and New York.上周的音乐会非常成功,以至于Kong的“梦幻之旅音乐会”还要在北京、上海和其他大城市进行为期两年的巡演,然后去巴黎和纽约。阅读P26教材课文,选择最佳答案1Music has always been part of Kongs world because Ahis mother was a great musicianBhis mother was a great music loverChis mother was a great music teacherDhe has a telent for music2
6、We can infer from the text that AKongs mother had an influence on himBKong once gave up practising the pianoCKong lost his interest in musicDKong rediscovered the beauty in Chinese folk music3Kong shaved off his hair because Ahe was tired of his hairstyleBhis music style was newChis hairstyle was no
7、t popularDhe wanted to give others a deep impression4Kong made great achievements in the past because of Ahis talentBhis hard workChis mothers influenceDall above【答案】14BABD阅读P26课文,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式Kong Xiangdong is a worldfamous 1. (piano)But it is not easy for him 2. (succeed)As his moth
8、er was a great music lover,music had always been part of his life when he was a little boy.But his mother couldnt buy him a piano 3. he was seven.She had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper 4. that he could practise as early as possible.He was made to practise so much that he wanted to give up 5.
9、 times.However,he never quit.And at the age of 18,he became the youngest prize 6. (win)in an important international competition.But after years of performing,he felt that in some ways he 7. (lose)his own style.Last week he surprised his fans by giving a concert 8. (combine)classical music with Chin
10、ese folk music.He explained that he wanted to create something new,and 9. it could bring Chinese folk music to the rest of the world.The concert was such a success that Kongs Dream Tour concert is 10. (expect)to run for the next two years in many big cities.【答案】1.pianist2.to succeed3.until/till4so5.
11、at6.winner7.had lostbining9that 10.expected combine vt.(使)联合,(使)结合(教材P24)The first step in making a cake is to combine the milk and butter.制作蛋糕的第一步是搅拌牛奶和黄油。(1)combine.with/and.把与结合起来be combine with.与相结合(2)combination n.结合;联合in combination with与联合/结合We should pay attention to combining listening with
12、/and speaking in learning spoken English.在学习英语口语的时候,我们应该注意把听、说结合起来。(2015天津高考阅读理解A)Students are provided with a combination for their room door locks upon checkin.在办理入住手续时为学生们的房间门锁提供组合密码。 【导学号:08220019】明辨异同combine/connect/joincombine“结合,联合”,指为了一个目的而把两个以上的事物联合在一起。connect指事物(东西)不紧密地连接,也可用于抽象的联系(如姻亲关系),
13、后接with/to。join指直接连接两物或两地,也可指两物紧密地连接。也指把分散的人或几个部分的人联合起来,或加入到某团体中去。combine,connect,joinPlease the boards with nails.Will you this wire to the television?In this day and age,women can have children and jobs as well.I cant agree more.Its great to have the two 【答案】joinconnectcombined play a role in在中起作用(
14、教材P25)Well,symbols play a very important role in Beijing Opera.噢,符号在京剧中起着很重要的作用。(2015全国卷阅读理解B)Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off.专家们说,你设计你家的方式在你是增加体重还是保持体重稳定上能够起着一定的作用。(1)play the role of.扮演的角色(2)play an important role in.pla
15、y a major role in.play a major/an important part in.在方面起重要作用(扮演重要角色)take(an active)part in.积极参加Parents play a major role in their childrens education.父母在子女的教育上起着重要作用。I took an active part in the composition contest.我积极参加了这次作文大赛。名师点津在play a role/part in(of)中,role/part是可数名词,其前要加不定冠词a。在take part in中,pa
16、rt前不加冠词,但表示“积极参加”时,part前需要加an,即“take an active part in.”。 represent vt.代表(教材P25)Many body movements can represent actions such as opening a door,climbing a hill,going upstairs or rowing a boat.许多肢体动作能够代表诸如开门、爬山、上楼或划船等动作。(2015浙江高考阅读理解B)The circle is divided into sections,and each section represents a
17、 fraction of the data.圆圈被分成几部分,并且每部分表示所述数据的一小部分。(1)represent.as.把描绘成represent oneself as/to be自称是/声称是represent sth.to sb.向某人说明某事;向某人传达某事(2)representative n.代表 adj.代表性的;典型的He represented himself as/to be a friend of the workers,but now we know the truth.他声称自己是工人的朋友,不过现在我们知道了真相。 【导学号:08220020】I was se
18、nt to Europe as the representative of our company.我作为我们公司的代表被派往欧洲。 in other words换句话说(教材P25)In other words,every action and movement in Beijing Opera is important.换句话说,京剧中的每一个动作都是重要的。I soon found that the work I was doing had been done by other peoplein other words,Im wasting my time.我很快发现我在重复别人已做过的
19、事情,换句话说,我是在浪费自己的时间。(1)in a word简言之;总之beyond words无法用言语表达word for word 逐字地in words用语言(2)keep ones word遵守诺言break ones word失信have words with sb.与某人争吵have a word with sb.与某人交谈In a word,there are no living things on the moon.总之,月亮上没有生命。He has broken his word so many times that I cannot trust him any more
20、.他经常食言,我再也不能相信他了。 at times有时;不时(教材P26)He was made to practise the piano so much that,at times,he thought about giving up.他被迫每天花很长时间练习弹奏钢琴,有时他都想放弃了。He went to the badminton club at times during his school days.他上学时有时去羽毛球俱乐部。(1)at all times随时,总是at any time无论何时;随时at a time每次;一次at one time曾经;一度at the ti
21、me在当时at the same time同时at no time决不;在任何时候都不ahead of time提前(2)in time及时;迟早on time按时;正点(3)in no time很快from time to time不时地;有时for the first time第一次for a time一段时间(牛津词典)Our representatives are ready to help you at all times我们的代表随时准备帮助你。(朗文辞典)At no time did anyone involved speak to the press.任何相关人员都没有向媒体发
22、表过言论。名师点津in no time“立刻,马上”,相当于at once,置于句首时不倒装,而at no time“在任何情况下都不”,置于句首时,其所在句子要用部分倒装。语境助记At one time Joan and I were good friends.I went to her for help at any time because she would always solve the problems in time.Joan was clever,and at the same time she liked finishing her homework ahead of ti
23、me and liked doing it at a time.我和琼曾经是好朋友。我随时向她求助,因为她总是能及时解决问题。琼很聪明,同时,她喜欢提前完成作业并且喜欢一次性做完。 quit vt.& vi.停止;辞职(教材P26)However,he didnt quit,and he became a great pianist.然而,他没有放弃,并成为了一名伟大的钢琴家。If I dont get more money,Ill quit.如果不给我加薪,我就辞职。quit ones job辞去工作quit office离职quit school退学quit doing sth.停止做某事
24、You must quit smoking in the meeting room.会议室里禁止吸烟。One friend of mine has decided to quit his job and go abroad for further study recently.最近我的一个朋友决定辞去工作出国深造。名师点津quit意为“停止”时后接名词、代词和动名词作宾语。 talent n天才,才干(教材P26)Because of Kongs talent and hard work,he became famous worldwide.由于他的天赋和努力,孔祥东名扬天下。There is
25、 no such thing as a great talent without great willpower.(Balzac)没有伟大的意志力,便没有雄才大略。巴尔扎克(1)have a talent for有的天赋 (have a gift for)show ones talent展示某人的才华(2)talented adj.有才气的;才气十足的(gifted)She is a very talented actress.她是一个才华横溢的演员。We found that the boy had a talent for music.我们发现那男孩有音乐天赋。名师点津talent与gif
26、t都可以表示“有天赋,才能”,一般可以通用。前者常指先天所具有的某种特殊才能,尤指艺术方面的天分,一般不用复数;后者多指不需努力与生俱来的优秀能力,可以用复数。 in some ways在某些方面(教材P26)But after years of performing,he felt that in some ways he had lost his identity.但是多年演奏之后,他觉得自己在某些方面迷失了。The changes are beneficial in some ways but not in others.这些变革在某些方面有好处,在某些方面没好处。all the way
27、自始至终;一直by way of经由;通过方法by the way在路旁;顺便说in a/one way在某种程度上in no way决不(位于句首,句子要倒装)in the way挡道,妨碍Dont stand in the way不要挡路。In no way will we turn traitor to our motherland no matter what happens.不论发生什么事情,我们都决不会背叛自己的祖国。 appearance n外貌,外观;出现,显露,露面(教材P26)Kongs new experiment in Chinese folk music is so
28、important to him that he even changed his appearance.尝试中国民族音乐对孔祥东来说非常重要,为此他甚至改变了自己的形象。(1)make an appearance露面,在场(2)appear vi.出现,显现;产生,出版;似乎(3)disappear vi.消失,不见,不复存在(4)disappearance n.消失,不见,不复存在I dont want to go to the party,but I suppose Id better make an appearance.我不想去参加这个聚会,但我认为最好还是露个面。(2015全国卷阅
29、读理解B)Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing,while cold colors make us feel less hungry.像黄色这样的暖色使食物显得更加可口,而冷色调让我们感觉不那么饿了。(朗文辞典)Police are investigating the womans disappearance警方正在调查这名女子的失踪。 transform vt.转换;转化(教材P26)Whether Kong is changing his appearance or transforming his music,h
30、e is a pioneer in music today.不管孔祥东是在改变自己的外表还是在改变自己的音乐,他都是当今音乐的先锋。There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot,but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence,transform a yellow spot into the sun.(Picasso)有些画家把太阳画成一个黄斑,但有些画家借助于他们的技巧和智慧把黄斑画成太阳。毕加索(1)transform i
31、nto变成;转变为transform.into.把转换成transform.from.into.把从变成(2)transformation n.转化,转换(3)transformer n.变压器Heat can transform water into steam.热能使水变为蒸汽。He tried hard to make the transformation in his appearance.他尽力改变自己的外貌。.语境填词1European and American science combined with Chinese manufacturing should be a powe
32、rful combination(combine)2The talented singer was popular with her fans because of her talent(talent)3The little match girl fell asleep.She dreamed that her grandmother appeared,looking so kind,but soon she disappearedShe dreamed again that a group of young fairygirls with good appearance were comin
33、g towards her,but they disappeared soon again.Their appearance made her happy,but their disappearance,upset.(appear)4Mr Zhang was chosen to represent the company at the conference and his representation was praised because he made lots of representative surveys before this.(represent) 【导学号:08220021】
34、5In recent years,the movie industry has undergone a dramatic transformation but the movie transformed her almost overnight from an unknown schoolgirl into a megastar.(transform).选词填空play a role in;in other words;at times;in some ways;combine.with.;have a talent for;shave off;hand in1The employer ask
35、ed him to leave in no time; ,he was fired.2You should try to exercise a healthy diet.3I hope to the play.4Alice walked along the street and turned to looked if someone was following her.5The expensive machine is no better than the other one 【答案】1.in other wordsbine;with3play a role in4.at times5.in
36、some ways (教材P24)The first time you listen,try to get the general idea and take notes.你第一次听的时候,要尽量了解大意并做笔记。【要点提炼】the first time 在此引导时间状语从句,意思是“第一次的时候”。The first time I made this mistake,the teacher forgave me.我第一次犯这个错误时,老师原谅了我。可以用作连词引导时间状语从句的名词短语有以下三类:(1)表示习惯性、经常性,常与time搭配:every time,each time,next
37、time,the first/second/last time等;(2)表示瞬间变化,含有“一就”的意思,主要由定冠词the 与瞬间名词构成:the moment,the minute,the instant,the second等;(3)表示具体的时间概念,主要由定冠词the与具体的时间名词构成:the day,the week,the month,the year,the spring,the summer,the autumn,the winter等。The moment I saw him,I knew what had happened.见到他的那一刻,我就知道发生了什么事。The
38、day he returned home,the earthquake took place in his hometown.他到家的那一天,他的家乡发生了地震。名师点津the first time与for the first time不同。前者是名词短语转化为连词引导时间状语从句,后者是介词短语在句中作时间状语。 (教材P26)His mother couldnt buy him a piano until he was seven.直到7岁时,他母亲才给他买了一架钢琴。【要点提炼】本句中的not.until.意为“在之前,直到才”,until引导的是时间状语从句。(2015广东高考完形填空
39、)After all,many older people dont begin to experience physical and mental decline until after age 75.毕竟,许多年长的人直到75岁后才经历身体和精神的衰退。not.until结构中,until引导时间状语从句。若对时间进行强调,有以下两种形式:(1)将not until引导的从句置于句首,此时主句要倒装。(2)使用It is/was not until.that强调句型。(2015重庆高考单项填空)Bach died in 1750,but it was not until the early
40、19th century that his musical gift was fully recognized.巴赫死于1750年,但直到19世纪初他的音乐才能才得到完全认可。Not until he got back at midnight did he realize he was taken in and suffered a great loss.直到半夜回家他才意识到他被骗了,且遭受了巨大损失。 (教材P26)She had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper so that he could learn to play as early a
41、s possible.她不得不在纸上画上钢琴键盘以便于他可以尽早地学会弹琴。【要点提炼】so that “以便;结果”,引导目的状语从句。so that引导目的状语从句时,从句中常有情态动词;引导结果状语从句时,从句中一般无情态动词,(有时可用could),so that 前一般有逗号。(2015湖北高考单项填空)The team are working hard to analyze the problem so that they can find the best solution.这个小组正在努力分析这个问题以便能找到最好的解决办法。so.that和such.that引导的结果状语从句
42、都表示主句的动作或状态达到一定程度而引起的结果。常见结构如下:(1)(2)It was such a cold day that there was nobody on the street.天气非常寒冷,以至于街上没有任何人。Bob is so tall a man that he can almost reach the ceiling.鲍勃个子这么高,几乎够得着天花板。句型转换1Not until the rain stopped did he leave the room.It was that he the room.2He didnt go to bed until his mot
43、her came back. his mother came back he go to bed.3He was such an honest man that he was praised by the teacher.He was a man that he was praised by the teacher.4He is so good a doctor that everybody loves and respects him.He is such that everybody loves and respects him.5As soon as he heard the good
44、news,he jumped with joy. he heard the news,he jumped with joy. 【导学号:08220022】【答案】1.not until the rain stopped;left2.Not until;did3.so honest4.a good doctor5.The moment/minute/instant状语从句()阅读下列句子并体会黑体部分的用法1Kong explained that he tried this because he wanted to create something new.2As his mother was
45、a great music lover,he lived with music from birth.3She had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper so that he could learn to play as early as possible.4He was made to practise the piano so much that,at times,he thought about giving up.5The concert last week was such a success that Kongs Dream Tour C
46、oncert is expected to run for the next two years in Beijing,Shanghai,and other main cities before going to Paris and New York.一、原因状语从句引导原因状语从句的连词有:because(因为),since(既然,因为),as(因为),now that(既然),for (因为),considering that(考虑到),seeing (that) (鉴于,由于,既然,因为)等。1because语气最强,表示不知道的原因时用because,即说话人认为听话人不知道,因此be
47、cause从句是全句最重要的部分,通常它被置于主句之后。下列情况下只能使用because:在回答why的问句时;在用于强调句型时;被not所否定时。He was absent from school because he was ill.他没去上学,因为他病了。2for的语气不及because,since,as强,为并列连词,并不说明主句行为发生的直接原因,只提供一些辅助性的补充说明。for引导的分句不能放在句首。It must have rained last night,for the ground is wet this morning.昨晚一定下过雨,因为今天早上地面是湿的。3表示已经
48、知道的原因时用as或since,即某种原因在说话人看来已经很明显,或已为听话人所熟悉,因此它是句中不很重要的部分。Since everyone is here,lets get started.既然所有人都来了,咱们开始吧。4now that用来说明一种现状原因,然后加以推论,比较接近于since。一般只放在句首,that可省略。Now that they could ride horses,it became easier to hunt the bison.既然他们会骑马了,猎取野牛也就容易了。5considering (that)用于表达说话者已经知道某种情况会带来的影响。Conside
49、ring the strength of the opposition,we did very well to score two goals.考虑到对方实力强大,我们进两个球已经不错了。6seeing that 用于口语中,用于“某种事实或情况是真实的”这种前提下。We could have a joint party,seeing that your birthday is the same as mine.既然你和我的生日在同一天,我们可以一起开个生日聚会。二、结果状语从句结果状语从句可以由so that(因此),so.that(如此以至于),such.that(这样以至于)等词引导。H
50、e didnt plan his time well,so that he didnt finish the work on time.他没有把时间计划好,结果没按时完成这项工作。The film was so wonderful that everyone was deeply moved.电影是如此精彩,以至于所有人都被深深打动了。He made such rapid progress that before long he began to write articles in English for an American newspaper.他英语进步那么快,不久他就给一家美国报纸撰稿
51、了。名师点津so/such.that.引导的结果状语从句,如果把so/such与修饰的部分置于句首,主句部分用倒装。So carelessly did he drive that he was nearly killed.他开车如此粗心,差点儿丧命。三、目的状语从句引导目的状语从句常用的连接词有:in order that,so that,in case(以防,免得),for fear that(以免,以防)等。in order that/so that引导的目的状语从句中常需要用情态动词,现在时态常用may,can;过去时态常用might,could。in order that比so tha
52、t正式,in order that引导的从句可以在主句前,也可以在主句后;而so that引导的从句只能位于主句后。I got up early so that/in order that I could catch the train.为了赶上火车,我起得很早。I shall stay in the hotel all day in case there is news of the missing child.我将整天待在旅馆也许会有失踪孩子的消息。He is working hard for fear that he(should)fail.他努力学习,以免考试不及格。名师点津so th
53、at/in order that引导的状语从句,如果主从复合句的主语一致,可以转化为so as to/in order to。但是so that与so as to不能置于句首。He was so kind that he phoned for a taxi for the patient.He was so kind as to phone for a taxi for the patient.他如此热心,以至于为病人打电话叫了出租车。so that引导的目的状语从句中常会有情态动词can,could,may,might,will,would等,而so that引导的结果状语从句中一般没有情态
54、动词;so that引导的目的状语从句之前不用逗号,而so that引导的结果状语从句与主句之间往往用逗号隔开。He worked hard at his lessons so that he could gain high grades in the exams.他努力学习功课,以便在考试中能获得好成绩。He worked hard at his lessons,so that he gained high grades in the exams.他努力学习功课,结果在考试中取得了好成绩。.用适当的连接词(组)完成句子1Leave your key with your neighbor yo
55、u lock yourself out one day.2Id like to arrive 20 minutes early I can have time for a cup of coffee.3They are very excited and looking forward to the Olympic Games they have never been held before in this country.4He made rapid progress that the teacher praised him in our class.5These scientists wer
56、e so curious about wildlife they decided to pay a visit to the rainforest in South Asia.【答案】1.in case2.so that/in order that3.because4.such5.that.单句改错1It was since I was late that my teacher became very angry. 【导学号:08220023】 2For it is raining,you had better take your umbrella with you. 3I have such
57、 little money that I cant afford the car. 4This is such a very difficult problem that even teachers cant work it out. 5So hurry did she leave home that she left her cell phone home. 【答案】1.sincebecause2.ForAs3.suchso4.去掉very5.hurryhurriedly学业分层测评(六).单句语法填空1She is a (talent)musician as well as being a
58、 photographer.2Its a good teaching method (combine)teaching with pleasure.3In the last 20 years,Korea (transform)into an advanced industrial power.4She didnt tell him the secret he came back home from work.5The company will send a (represent)to New York.6 first time I went to Singapore,I was shocked
59、 by its beauty.7John found it a challenge to meet the demand of the boss. other words,he had no way to satisfy him.8Mary plays an important role that play.9A person shouldnt be judged by the (appear)10I think you are right some ways.【答案】1.talented2.to combine3.has been transformed4.until5.representa
60、tive6.The7.In8.in9.appearance10.in.完成句子1你认为在他们的生活中什么起到了重要作用?What do you think their lives?2任何时候你都不能对你妈妈说话如此粗鲁无礼。 speak so rudely to your mother as that.3这个男孩直到做完作业才出去玩。The boy he finished his homework.4当汤姆第一次对一群人讲话时,他感觉很糟糕。Tom felt bad he talked to a group.5他太激动了以至于他情不自禁地跳了起来。He was he couldnt help
61、jumping. 【导学号:08220046】【答案】1.plays an important part/role in2.At no time can you3.didnt go out to play until4.the first time5.so excited that.阅读理解AFans of classical music and jazz are creative,pop lovers are hardworking and heavy metal listeners are gentle,creative types who are at ease with themsel
62、ves.So says Professor Adrian North of Scotlands HeriotWatt University who has been studying the links between peoples personalities and their choice of music.“People often show their sense of identity through their musical taste,wearing special clothes,and going to certain pubs.Its not surprising th
63、at personality should also be connected to musical preference,”North said.North said it was the largest study ever of peoples musical preference and character.Researchers asked 36,518 people from around the world how much they liked 104 different musical styles before taking a personality test.“Rese
64、arches have been showing for many years that fans of rock and rap are rebellious (叛逆的),”North said.“But this is the first time that research has shown how personality is connected to a liking for so many musical styles.”The study concluded that jazz and classical music fans are creative with good se
65、lfesteem,although the former are much more outgoing while the latter are shy.Country and western fans were found to be hardworking and shy; rap fans are outgoing.Those who like soul music are creative,outgoing,gentle,at ease with themselves and have a high selfesteem.And if youve ever wondered why p
66、eople driving expensive sports cars often have loud music played in their cars,North could have an explanation.“Those who choose to listen to exciting,loud music are more likely to earn more money than those who go for relaxing sounds,” he said.North is still looking for volunteers to take part in t
67、he research.【语篇解读】研究表明,人们的性格决定他们所喜欢的音乐类型。1Adrian Norths research shows that Aeveryone likes listening to musicBwe can judge someone by what he/she wearsCpeoples personalities can decide their choice of musicDpeople like making friends with people who share their musical taste【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的“So says
68、 Professor Adrian North of Scotlands HeriotWatt University who has been studying the links between peoples personalities and their choice of music.”以及通读全文可知,Adrian North教授的研究表明不同性格的人所听的音乐会不同,即人们的性格可决定他们所喜欢的音乐类型是什么。【答案】C2According to the former researches,people who like rock Adont like trying new th
69、ingsBare usually very hardworkingCgenerally dont like obeying rulesDare likely to earn little money every month【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段的“Researches have been showing for many years that fans of rock and rap are rebellious(叛逆的).”可知喜欢摇滚的人性格叛逆,故可推知C项正确。【答案】C3Compared with people who like classical music,people
70、who like jazz Aare more creativeBhave higher selfesteemCare more outgoingDare much shyer【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段的“.jazz and classical music fans are creative with good selfesteem,although the former are much more outgoing while the latter are shy.”可知C项正确。【答案】C4How many kinds of music are mentioned in the pas
71、sage?A7B9.C11.D13.【解析】细节理解题。通读全文,可知作者共提到了九种音乐,分别为:经典音乐、爵士乐、流行音乐、重金属音乐、摇滚乐、饶舌音乐、乡村音乐、西方音乐、灵魂乐。【答案】BBNew Orleans is the birthplace of jazz.At the turn of the 20th century,musicians from all over the country chose the city as their favorite place to show their talents.Jazz music flowed out of the city
72、as the Mississippi River pours into the ocean.Yet,many individuals wonder why jazz originated in New Orleans in the United States.One of the reasons is the culture of the people who live in the city.New Orleans has been a city with a number of immigrants from Europe and Africa.In the 1800s,African s
73、laves in New Orleans blended their native styles of music with local music and European sounds to create a unique mixture.At the same time,blacks learned to play musical instruments that Europeans brought with them to the New World.One instrument that they were especially interested in was the violi
74、n.They combined African music with the violin and created dances that blended with the sounds they produced.Eventually,black musicians developed the jazz movement.New Orleans was at the forefront(最前沿)because it was home to a number of people of African Americans.And New Orleans was one of the few pl
75、aces where musicians could make a living.In the early stages of jazz,there were a number of small clubs in New Orleans where black musicians performed the music as a completely New Orleans invention.Even white audiences went to these clubs for musical entertainment.Just like any form of music that i
76、s associated with a particular area,the origin of jazz was the result of the people living in New Orleans,their ingenuity(独创性),and the opportunity to display their talents.【语篇解读】本文主要说明了新奥尔良为何成为爵士乐发源地的。5In the early 20th century,New Orleans attracted so many American musicians because Ait was the bir
77、thplace of jazzBthey came here to study jazz musicCmore opportunities were offered hereDit was home to many African Americans【解析】推理判断题。第三段解释说新奥尔良是当时音乐家能谋生的美国几个为数不多的城市之一,而且音乐活动十分活跃,因此C项正确。【答案】C6The underlined word “blended” (Para.2) means“ ”AbroughtBcombinedCperformedDcreated【解析】词义猜测题。此单词所在句末尾的mixtur
78、e一词表示把几种音乐融合在一起,因此B项正确。且本段最后一句“They combined.”也是对此空的提示。【答案】B7Black musicians developed the jazz movement in New Orleans by Aplaying jazz in music clubsBperforming for white audiencesCcombining jazz with the violinDcreating dances blending with jazz【解析】细节理解题。第三段说,当时新奥尔良有众多的规模不大的俱乐部,黑人音乐家在这些地方把jazz作为新
79、奥尔良特有的新音乐风格加以表演,甚至吸引了许多白人观众。故选A项。【答案】A8Whats the topic of the passage?ABlack people and the jazz movement.BNew Orleans and black people.CThe popularity of jazz music.DThe birthplace of jazz music.【解析】主旨大意题。第一段最后一句点明了文章主题:新奥尔良成为爵士乐发源地的原因,最后一段对这一原因作了总结,因此D项正确。【答案】D.阅读填句(2016江西鹰潭第一中学高一月考)Choosing to St
80、udy OverseasEvery year,thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester,the summer,or a year.Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people. 1 Living in another country can help you to learn a language,and about another culture. 2 Overseas study may also look
81、good on your future resume.Many companies today want employees who speak a second language,or have experienced living or working in another country.Making the right choiceOnce you decide to study overseas,you have to make some choices.To choose the right country or school.Ask yourself: Where do I wa
82、nt to go and why? How much do I want to pay? 3 Do I want to live with a host family,with roommates,or alone?Getting ready to goGet your passport and visa early! 4 Learn about the money.Bring some of it,and a credit card,with you.Once you are thereAfter the first few weeks overseas,many students will
83、 feel a little homesick.They may miss their family,friends,and familiar ways of doing things. 5 When you feel sad or homesick,try to talk to others,or write about your feelings in a notebook.ALarge number of students cant afford to study overseas.BYou should improve your mother tongue before you go.
84、CWhy do it?DHow long do I want to study overseas?ERemember that it takes time to get used to a new place,school,and culture.FYou will see the world in a new way,and learn more about yourself.GBefore you go,learn some of the language,and read about some common customs in your host country.【答案】15CFDGE