1、UNIT 5MUSIC课时作业17基础检测1Her mother told her that it was an important stage (阶段) where she must make a decision by herself.2The mayor awarded (授予) the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed in rescuing the earthquake victims.3It turned out that all his excuses proved (证明) to be unreasonabl
2、e.4I regret to say your performance (表现) didnt meet the requirements, in other words, you cant be accepted by our company.5Tiring as it might be, the military training is believed to be the best opportunity (机会) to make lifelong friends.6Jessica devoted three times as much time and energy (精力) as sh
3、e did before, so I believe she will succeed this time.7As a matter of fact, many ordinary (普通的) jobs such as cleaning streets are worth doing.8Firstly, the Internet enables (使可能) people to study whenever and wherever its convenient.9He is regarded as one of the classical composers (作曲家) in this cent
4、ury.10“You will have to get off here，” the conductor (售票员) said.11This painting is a copy; the original (原作) is in the national museum.12Since its a natural phenomenon (现象), it cant be entirely controlled.13There are altogether (总共) 200 people in the village, including the old people and children.14
5、They have formed a music band (乐队) that is popular among teenagers.15Nowadays (现在) more and more people have come to realize the fact that we shouldnt develop economy at the expense of the environment.1I wish that you could grasp this opportunity to_learn (learn) traditional Chinese culture further.
6、2They cared about everything about her and waited to see her next performance (perform)3Later they may give performances (perform) in pubs or clubs, in return they are paid in cash.4This proves (prove) that as long as we have a strong will, well be able to get over any difficulty.5Medals were_awarde
7、d (award) to the best speakers on the debating team.6Lily was awarded first prize for her excellent performance on the stage.7Passengers are_reminded (remind) that no smoking is allowed on this train.8What you said just now reminded me of that American professor.9Several new books will have come out
8、 by the end of next month.10How did it come about that the man was dismissed?11Nowadays，the Internet plays an important part in our lives.12While I agree with your reasons，I cant allow it.13In extreme weather，a worn tyre can break easily where its mended，as is often the case.14Based (base) on a clev
9、er boy，this story attracted many children.15Do you remember the scene in the play where Susan meets Alan for the first time?能力提升阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。If you ever have the desire to break out into songin the shower, in the car, maybe at your neighbors karaoke nightyou should embrace it who
10、leheartedly.This ancient art not only makes you feel good, it can also improve your wellbeing, reduce your feelings of pain, and even extend your life.Using your voice to sing, rather than simply carry out a conversation, offers unique benefits because singing affects our bodies.Also, studies link s
11、inging with a lower heart rate，decreased blood pressure and reduced stress according to Patricia PrestonRoberts, a music therapist.She uses song to help patients who suffer from a variety of problems.Singing, particularly in a group, seems to benefit the elderly particularly well.As part of a threey
12、ear study examining how singing affects the health of those fiftyfive and older, a Senior Singers Chorus was formed by the Levine School of Music in Washington, DC.The seniors involved in the chorus, as well as seniors in two separate arts groups about writing and painting, showed significant health
13、 improvements compared to those in the control groups (控制组)Obviously, the arts groups reported thirty fewer doctors visits, fewer eyesight problems, less depression, and less need for medication.Even lead researcher Dr Gene D. Cohen, director of the Center on Aging at George Washington University, w
14、as surprised at how big an effect the seniors arts participation had on their health.Cohen said, “The average age of all the subjects was eighty.This is higher than life expectancy.So, if an effect were to be achieved, one would ordinarily expect to see less decline (下降) compared to the control grou
15、p.The fact that there was so much improvement in many areas was the surprising factor.”The seniors also noticed health improvements and they reported feeling better both in daily life and while singing.The part of the brain that works with speech is different from the part that processes music.“Peop
16、le seem to enjoy doing something jointly with other people.There are a lot of facts that being socially involved is good for people with dementia (老年痴呆)” Ballard said.The arts are showing up as a treatment tool in hospitals across the country.If you are thinking of volunteering, singing at a hospita
17、l may be a good choicenot only for the patients, but also for yourself.这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了唱歌对人们的健康有很大的影响，这一古老的艺术不仅让你感觉良好，它还可以改善你的健康，减少你的痛苦，甚至延长你的生命，科学家们对此进行了调查研究。1In the first paragraph, the author _.Aexpresses a desire for singingBoffers some advice on singingCputs forward his point of viewDstates the im
18、portance of health答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的This ancient art not only makes you feel good, it can also improve your wellbeing, reduce your feelings of pain, and even extend your life.可知，作者直接提出了自己的看法，认为唱歌有助于人们的身心健康。故选C。2Why was Cohen surprised at the results of the study?AThe study was not expensive as expe
19、cted.BArts acted as a treatment tool in hospitals.CPeoples health in the arts group improved greatly.DThe seniors themselves noticed health improvements.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的Even.was surprised at how big an effect the seniors arts participation had on their health.可知，Cohen吃惊是因为参与艺术活动对老人的影响很大，这些人的健康将大大
20、被改善，故选C。3What is the authors attitude towards arts?ADoubtful.BPositive.CNegative.DWorried.答案：B解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的This ancient art not only makes you feel good, it can also improve your wellbeing, reduce your feelings of pain, and even extend your life.和最后一段的If you are thinking of volunteering, singing a
21、t a hospital may be a good choicenot only for the patients, but also for yourself.可推断出，作者对待艺术活动的态度是积极的，故选B。4What would be the best title for the passage?AHow to Avoid Getting DementiaBHow Seniors Live a Healthy LifeCHow to Keep Our Brains HealthyDHow Singing Improves Your Health答案：D解析：标题判断题。文章从开头就提出
22、唱歌对人们的健康有很大的好处，接着说明了唱歌怎样影响了我们的健康，且有科学家们的研究证明唱歌的确改善了人们的健康，因此，本篇文章的题目应为“唱歌如何改善你的健康的”，故选D。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。MuzakThe next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen.What do you hear？1._F_ Its similar to the music you listen to, but its not exactly the sam
23、e.Thats because this music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy.Sometimes you dont even realize the music is playing, but you react to the music anyway.Quiet background music used to be called “elevator (电梯) music” because we often heard it in elevators.But lately we hea
24、r it in more and more places, and it has a new name “Muzak”About onethird of the people in America listen to “Muzak” every day.The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between.It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afte
25、rnoon, when people are more tired. 2._C_If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs.Some musicians or songwriters dont want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen.Why? 3._B_Music is often played in public pla
26、ces because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel.It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to do.Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 4._E_ Supermarket shoppers buy 3
27、8 percent more groceries.5_G_ They say its boring to hear the same songs all the time.But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places.They say it helps them relax and feel calm.One way or another, Muzak affects everyone.Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!AMuza
28、k is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.BThey get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.CThe music gives them extra energy.DMuzak tends to help people understand music better.EFactory workers produce 13 percent more.FMusic is playing in the background.GSome people don
29、t like Muzak.文章讲述了Muzak音乐的广泛运用以及在各行业的重要作用。解析1考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句问在这些场合会听到什么？F项：音乐在背景中播放，是对上句的回答。故选F。2考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句讲在上午10点到11点之间，下午3点到4点之间，人们更加疲劳的时候放这种音乐。C项：音乐给他们额外的能量。指这种音乐在那时候的作用，故选C。3考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句问为什么当他们的歌曲被选中时，他们会很高兴。B项：如果他们的歌曲被使用的话，他们一年的收入高达400万美元。是上句问题的原因，故选B。4考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上下句是这
30、种音乐对office workers和supermarket shoppers的重要作用，与之并列，E项是对工厂工人的作用。故选E。5考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据They say its boring以及But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places.可知是有些人不喜欢Muzak，G项：一些人不喜欢Muzak。与下句连接。故选G。阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In northeastern Liaoning Province, winter can be very cold.For mont
31、hs, almost nothing grows on these frozen areas, except for one 1.surprising (surprise) productgrapes, which make something special, ice wine.Ice wine 2.is_made (make) from frozen grapes.The freezing process gives the wine a sweet flavor.Its so much 3.stronger (strong)It tastes like a raisin (葡萄干)Her
32、e, conditions for making ice wine are so perfect 4.that a third of the worlds ice wine is now produced here.Strict rules mean that the temperature must be at least 8 for 24 hours.While they wait, the grapes could go bad.So, 5.to_prevent (prevent) this from happening, they need to be picked as soon a
33、s the conditions 6.are (be) right.In the early morning, the villagers are all 7.dying (die) to help.The grapes planted here are called Vidal.As soon as the grapes are picked, they are transported to the wine companythe largest 8.producer (produce) in China.Two years later, the wine is ready to be in
34、 the bottles, each of 9.which contains the juice of 2.5 kilograms of grapes.These bottles will be 10.on the dinner table across China and even the world.这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了辽宁省东北部特殊的寒冷天气，为制造葡萄酒提供了适宜的条件。在那里，制作冰酒的条件太完美了，以至于现在世界上三分之一的冰酒都是在那里生产的。解析1考查形容词。该空修饰名词product，用形容词，v.ing修饰物，而v.ed修饰人，这里修饰物，所以填surprisin
35、g。2考查时态和语态。表示经常或反复发生的事情，用一般现在时，“冰葡萄酒”和“制造”之间是被动关系，用被动语态，wine是不可数名词，谓语动词用单数，所以填is made。3考查比较级。句意：它更强烈。much修饰比较级，所以填stronger。4考查固定句型。句意：在这里，制作冰酒的条件太完美了，以至于现在世界上三分之一的冰酒都是在这里生产的。so.that太以至于，该句型是固定句型，所以填that。5考查不定式。句意：因此，为了防止这种情况的发生，它们需要在条件合适的情况下尽快被采摘。作目的状语，用不定式，所以填to prevent。6考查时态和主谓一致。表示经常或反复发生的事情，用一般现
36、在时，conditions是复数，谓语动词用复数，所以填are。7考查固定短语。句意：一大早，村民们都迫不及待地想帮忙。be dying to do迫不及待想要做某事，该短语是固定短语，所以填dying。8考查名词。句意：葡萄一摘下来，就被运送到葡萄酒公司中国最大的生产商。这里需要使用名词，所以填producer。9考查非限制性定语从句。each of _9_ contains the juice of 2.5 kilograms of grapes.是一个非限制性定语从句，the bottles是先行词，关系词在从句中作主语，指物，介词关系代词引导的定语从句，只能用which，所以填which。10考查介词。句意：这些瓶子将出现在中国乃至世界各地的餐桌上。文中表示“在上”，所以填on。
