1、Module 4 Music Born in America课时作业.阅读(2020广西柳州市高三上学期摸底考试)There is such a group of singers in the western musical circle at present, who enter the business as online celebrities (名人) and then become top idols and giant stars globally. They become popular for their videos online and then they are disc
2、overed by talent agents and gradually cause huge storms in the musical circle. For example, Troye Sivan, a singer who is nicknamed “chuoye”, became popular on You Tube from an early age. As a popular video sharing website, YouTube has given rise to plenty of stars, creating a new celebrity culture.
3、Providing a platform where anyone can post videos. YouTube presents the opportunity for anyone to achieve fame by simply uploading a short video. Sivan has been making YouTube videos since he was 12 to show his singing talent. In the digital age, Sivan has already developed large devoted audience on
4、line and his sensitive video blogs have earned him extreme popularity. A survey has showed that US teenagers are more attracted with YouTube stars, which is a surprising result. YouTube stars are judged to be more attractive, outstanding and related than traditional stars. Looking at the survey comm
5、ents and feedback, teens enjoy a close and real experience with YouTube celebrities, who arent carefully directed by design. Teens also say they appreciate YouTube stars sense of humor and risktaking spirit, which are often limited by Hollywood stars. As a result, singers who make their first show i
6、n the traditional way no longer have a complete advantage in front of the audience. Online platforms open up a lot of doors for people. They become the best place to be discovered. 篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了与传统好莱坞明星不同的“线上明星”,其火爆程度丝毫不逊色于那些大明星,说明了新时代下人们对明星的新意义。1How do online celebrities become popular?ABy ac
7、ting in Hollywood. BBy writing blogs on the website. CBy posting their videos online and gain recognition. DBy meeting audience across the country.答案:C细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二句可知,他们在网上的视频很受欢迎,然后他们被天才经纪人发现,逐渐在音乐圈引起巨大的风暴。故选C。2Why does the writer mention Troye Sivan in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2? ATo give an e
8、xample of becoming successful by working hard. BTo give an example of becoming a wellknown singer with the help of the website. CTo give an example of holding a successful concert. DTo give an example of sticking to great determination.答案:B推理判断题。第一段第一句是主题句,说明现在西方音乐界有这样一批歌手,他们以网络名人的身份进入这个行业,然后成为全球顶级偶
9、像和巨星。以Troye Sivan为例,是为了列举一个在网站帮助下成为知名歌手的例子来进行说明,故选B。3What can we infer about Hollywood stars according to the last paragraph? AThey never give performances online. BThey are more outstanding than YouTube stars. CThey write less sensitive video blogs than YouTube stars. DThey are less humorous and ri
10、sktaking than YouTube stars.答案:D推理判断题。根据最后一段第四句可知,青少年们还说,他们欣赏YouTube明星的幽默感和冒险精神,而好莱坞明星受限于此,故选D。4What is the authors attitude towards online platforms like YouTube? APositive.BNegative. CUncaring.DDoubtful.答案:A推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句说明在线平台为人们打开了许多大门。它们成为最好的被发现的地方。故可知作者对在线平台持积极的态度。【词汇积累】platform n. 平台 devote
11、d adj. 忠诚的;全心全意的give rise to 使发生,引起【难句分析】原文:Looking at the survey comments and feedback, teens enjoy a close and real experience with YouTube celebrities, who arent carefully directed by design.从调查的评论和反馈来看,青少年们喜欢与那些没有经过精心设计的YouTube名人们亲密而真实的接触。(第三段第三句)分析:本句为主从复合句。who引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词YouTube celebritie
12、s。.完形填空(2019四川省凉山州高三第三次诊断性检测改编)On November 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist came on stage to give a concert. Getting on stage is 1 small achievement for him. He was 2 with polio (小儿麻痹症) as a child, so he walked with the 3 of two crutches (拐杖)The audience sat quietly while he 4 his way across
13、the stage to his chair and began his play. But this time, something went wrong. Just as he finished the first few bars, one of the strings on his violin 5 . We thought he would have to stop the concert. But he didnt. 6 , he waited a moment, closed his eyes and then 7 the conductor to begin again.The
14、 orchestra began and he played with such passion and such power.Of course, anyone knows that it is 8 to play a harmonious work with just three strings. But that night, he 9 to know that. When he finished, there was an awesome silence in the room. And then people rose and 10 . There was an extraordin
15、ary outburst of 11 from every corner of the hall. He smiled and then said, “You know, sometimes it is the artists task to find out how much 12 you can still make with what you have left.”This powerful line has 13 in my mind ever since. Perhaps this is the 14 of lifenot just for artists but for all o
16、f us. So our task in this fastchanging world is to make music, 15 with all that we have, and then when there is no longer possible, to make music with what we have left.篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了小提琴家伊扎克帕尔曼在演出时一根琴弦断了。他不但没有停止反而用前所未有的激情继续演奏,演奏结束时,观众席爆发出热烈的掌声。1A.almostBmuchCnoDtoo答案:C根据后文可知他患有小儿麻痹症,因此能走上舞台对他
17、来说也是一个不小的成就。故选C。2A.shockedBstruggledCsufferedDhit答案:B句意:他还是孩子的时候就与小儿麻痹症抗争。struggle with “与斗争”,故选B。3A.aidBdirectionCguideDinstruction答案:A由于患有小儿麻痹症,因此他需要借助两根拐杖走路。with the aid of “在的帮助下”,故选A。4A.madeBworkedClostDfound答案:A句意:当他穿过舞台走到他的椅子上开始演奏时。make ones way “前进”。故选A。5A.twistedBbrokeCbentDlost答案:B根据上文“som
18、ething went wrong”可知他小提琴的一根琴弦断了(break)。故选B。6A.ThereforeBAnyhowCInsteadDMoreover答案:C根据下文“he waited a moment, closed his eyes”可知,相反(instead)他并没停下,而是等了一会儿,重新开始。故选C。7A.orderedBsignaledCwavedDtold答案:B根据上文可知他此时是在台上表演,因此只能是示意(signal)指挥。故选B。8A.impossibleBprobableChopelessDimproper答案:A只用三根线弹奏出一段和谐的作品是不可能的(im
19、possible),故选A。9A.triedBagreedCdecidedDrefused答案:D句意:但是在那晚,他拒绝去理会那个事实。refuse to do “拒绝做某事”,故选D。10A.criedBshoutedCjumpedDcheered答案:D句意:然后人们都起立欢呼(cheer)。故选D。11A.laughterBapplauseCtearsDscream答案:B句意:大厅的每个角落都爆发出异常热烈的掌声(applause)。故选B。12A.moneyBdifferenceCmusicDfame答案:C句意:你知道,有时候艺术家的任务是找出你能用剩下的东西创作出多少音乐(mu
20、sic)。故选C。13A.stayedBkeptCplantedDwondered答案:A句意:从那以后,这句有力的话一直留在(stay)我的脑海里。故选A。14A.secretBdefinitionCsenseDpurpose答案:B句意:也许这就是对生命的定义(definition)不仅仅是对艺术家,而是对我们所有人。故选B。15A.above allBat lengthCat lastDat first答案:D句意:因此,在这个瞬息万变的世界里,我们的任务是首先(at first)用我们所有的一切创造音乐。然后当不再可能的时候,用我们所剩下的去创造音乐。故选D。.七选五(2020内蒙古自
21、治区奋斗中学高三月考)Music is often targeted at teenagers. Because teenagers go through big changes and start making lifeaffecting decisions in their teens, people naturally wonder what effects music has on teenagers. Does it lead to violence? Help test scores? Teach them valuable lessons? 1 Music can help st
22、udents improve academic performance. Studying music involves math and science, so students often improve in these areas. 2 According to a report, students who took part in music performance scored 41 points higher in math than those who did not take part in music performance.Being a teenager can be
23、rough emotionally. Music is an especially emotional art form covering every type of emotion. 3 As music is a way to express emotions, many teenagers might try to make their own music, which can create healthy emotional expression. 4 Thus, listening to music can teach teenagers a lot about their own
24、culture and other cultures. They can learn musical traditions, musical instruments, history lessons and more. Plus, as listening to music is a fun activity, this can often be a more interesting way to learn about a culture, rather than simply reading a textbook.Music tastes and interests can often b
25、ring people together, especially teenagers. 5 As well, music is often enjoyed at concerts and dance clubs where teenagers often hang out. Typically, the people attending these concerts and dance clubs already share a common interest, so a connection can be easily made.AMusic is often related with cu
26、lture.BThis improvement can benefit them in tests.CMusic greatly improves teenagers learning abilities.DWhile there are negative effects, there are many positive effects, too.EIf they can find a song that matches their mood, they will feel comfortable.FRap music presents a new vocabulary teenagers w
27、ont learn in an English class.GTwo teenagers who like the same style of music are easily to start up a friendship.篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了音乐对青少年的影响。1D根据上文提示“这会导致暴力吗?帮助考试成绩吗?教他们有价值的课程?”以及下文“音乐会帮助学生提高学术表现”可知,D项:虽然有负面影响,也有很多积极的影响,为过渡句,承上启下。故选D。2B根据上文“学音乐包括数学和科学,因此学生经常在这些方面有所提高。”以及下文数据显示学生数学成绩有提高可知,B项:这种提高可以
28、使他们在测试中受益,承上启下。故选B。3E根据上文“音乐是一种特殊的情感艺术形式,涵盖了所有类型的情感。”以及下文“由于音乐是一种表达情感的方式,许多青少年可能会尝试自己制作音乐,这可以创造健康的情感表达。”可知,E项:如果他们能找到一首符合他们心情的歌曲,他们会感到很舒服,承上启下,符合语境。故选E。4A根据下文“因此,听音乐可以教青少年很多关于他们自己的文化和其他文化。”可知,A项:音乐常常与文化有关,总领本段。故选A。5G根据上文“音乐的品位和兴趣往往能使人们走到一起,尤其是青少年。”可知,G项:两个喜欢同一种音乐风格的青少年很容易建立友谊,符合语境。故选G。.应用文写作(2020湖南师
29、大附中高三摸底考试)假如你是学生会主席李华,学生会打算举办“中华经典文学朗诵活动”,请写一封邮件,邀请正在学习中文的你校外教Matthew报名参加,并告知他:1活动时间:5月30日下午3:005:00;2地点:学校演讲厅;3内容和形式:个人或小组朗诵中华经典文学作品。注意:1.词数80左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3信中不能出现本人相关信息。参考词汇:中华经典文学朗诵Chinese Classics Reciting 精彩范文Dear Matthew,Im writing to inform you that a Chinese Classics Reciting contest w
30、ill be held in our school lecture hall on 30th May, from 3 pm to 5 pm. With your keen interest in Chinese culture, Im sure youll be glad to take part.Intended to promote the appreciation of Chinese classics, this activity welcomes teachers as well as students of our school. Therefore, it provides a
31、platform for you to make friends with many classics lovers. Participants can either perform the recitation individually or with other members, so you may invite others to join you.I strongly recommend you to sign up for it, as one major benefit will be for your Chinese learning. The preparation proc
32、ess may not be easy, but Ill be glad to offer whatever help is needed. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua写作思路指导.概要写作阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。“I cant survive without music,” says fifteenyearold Steve. In the morning, Steve wakes up to his favourite music radio station. He listens to rock on
33、the radio while he eats his breakfast. He puts on his personal stereo before he leaves the house and carries his cassette player on the bus to school.“Last week I put my headphones on in the maths class,” admits Steve. “The teacher was really annoyed. She took my headphones away and I couldnt use th
34、em for a week. It was terrible.” At home Steve does his homework to musicloud music.“My mother usually shouts, Turn it down!” says Steve. “She cant understand how I can work with music on, but music helps me to fix my attention upon my studies.” Steve would like to make music himself. “Im learning t
35、o play the guitar. Unluckily, it doesnt sound too good at the beginning. But Im going to keep practising!”For teenagers like Steve, music is a very important part of life. Music is social; it brings people together at discos, parties and concerts. Fast, light music is full of energy; it helps people
36、 to forget their problems and have fun. Music talks about love, freedom and imagination. There are always new songs and new styles.Meanwhile Steves mother agrees that music brings some problems. “Steve is a sensible boy,” she says. “I dont think he would ever take drugs hearing rock. But I do worry
37、about his hearing with all that loud music. And it drives me crazy!” 写前导读:本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了不同的人对音乐有不同的看法。精彩范文Teenagers like Steve cant survive without music. Steve is listening to music at any time, at any place and in any way. (要点1) He just felt terrible without listening to music for a week. (要点2) In Steves opinion, music is beneficial in fixing his attention upon his studies. (要点3) There is no denying that music is an important part of life. However, parents worry that loud music can affect hearing and make people crazy. (要点4)