1、课时作业17.Fastreading1Match each paragraph with its main idea.Para.1AHow most bands start.Para.2 BHow the Monkees became popular and how they developed as a real band.Para.3 CMany people want to be famous as singers or musicians.Para.4 DThe Monkees started in a different way.2Whats the main idea of the
2、 passage?AHow to be a famous singer.BHow most bands start and the introduction of the Monkees.CThe importance of music.DFamous bands in the world.答案1CADB2B.CarefulreadingRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.1Why the names of Song Zuying and Liu Huan are mentioned in Paragraph 1?ABecaus
3、e they are very famous.BBecause they can sing very well.CThe text only wants us to know them.DThe text is giving us some examples of the famous singers that we might want to be like.2How many musicians were there when the band was formed at the beginning?AFour. BThree.CTwo. DOne.3When did the Monkee
4、s break up and when did it reunite?A. 1970; 1996 B. 1970; 1990C. 1970; the mid1980s D. 1968; 19864Which of the following is NOT correct about “the Monkees”？AAt first, the Monkees copied the style of the Beatles.BThey were not so popular as the Beatles.CTheir performances were really popular and attr
5、active because of their jokes.DThey were copied by other groups and supported by their fans.5What does the title of the passage mean?AThe band wasnt a famous one.BThe band was formed in a different way.CThe band didnt play their own music.DThe band wasnt supported by its fans.答案1D2.D3.C4.B5.B.Summar
6、yMost of us have _1_ (dream) of being famous in our lives. Most musicians often meet and form a band. Sometimes they play in the street to _2_ (passerby) so that they can earn some extra money and this also gives them _3_ chance to realize _4_ (they) dreams. There was once a band that started in a d
7、ifferent way. It was called the Monkees. The musicians were to play jokes _5_ each other as well as play music, _6_ music and jokes were loosely _7_ (base) on the Beatles. Their exciting performances _8_ (copy) by other groups. _9_ (late) the Monkees played and wrote their own music. Though the band
8、 _10_ (break) up about 1970, they reunited in the mid1980s.答案1dreamt/dreamed2.passersby3.a4.their5.on6whose7.based8.were copied9.Later10.broke阅读理解AYou probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be ni
9、ce to your classmates. But do you have music manners?Keep it down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people cant hea
10、r the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your ears. So even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 players, you shouldnt turn it up too high.Take them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 off and put it away
11、. Libraries and schools dont allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that dont have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it doesnt make sense to listen on your MP3 player. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would m
12、iss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.Take one out! Once in a while its okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening to your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put
13、back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast food restaurant or when you answer the telephone.Its your choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 players when reading books, w
14、hile others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.1The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Athe amount of a soundBthe length of a songCthe type of musicDthe colour of an MP3 player2Why should we turn down the music when we are alone
15、?AIt may annoy others.BIt can hurt our ears.CIt is bad for MP3 players.DIt will make us tired.3If we listen to our MP3 players at a play, _.Athe theatre wont allow itBthe actors will get angryCothers wont hear the play wellDwe may miss part of the play4The main idea of this passage is about _.Amusic
16、 lovers Bmusic mannersCmusic players DMP3 earphones答案与解析本文介绍了一些有关音乐方面的礼仪规则。1A词义猜测题。从文中第二段“You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it.”可知，你不应该把你的音乐开得太大，以致你周围的每个人都能听到。再结合本段句首小标题“Keep it down！”可知这里volume 指的是“音量”。故选A。2B细节理解题。从第二段中“Very loud music can also be bad for your
17、 ears.”可知，太大声的音乐对你的耳朵影响不好。紧接着下文就提出“So even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 players, you shouldnt turn it up too high.”，由此可知即使是独自一人听音乐时，也不要把声音调太大。故选B。3D细节理解题。根据第三段“Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder
18、 why you even came.”可知，如果你在剧院听MP3，你会错过正在进行的演出，并且别人也会疑惑你为什么要来呢。故选D。4B主旨大意题。从第一段中“But do you have music manners？”可知，接下来介绍的是有关音乐方面的礼仪规则，故选B。B With all the responsibilities we face in our daily life, its often hard to get a good nights rest. The problem really lies in the stress that many of us experien
19、ce. Stress robs you of the rest that you need by putting you in a state of stress and worry. There are, of course, some methods that can help you relax, but only a few of them give you a good nights sleep. One of them is music for sleep. Sleep music is not just for encouraging relaxation, it also ca
20、n be used for various situations. Want to have a relaxing evening by yourself? Practise yoga (瑜伽) in a comfortable environment? Think over something important? Then put on your favourite sleep music. Sleep music is not only fit for adults, but has also been known to be good for children. Soothing mu
21、sic helps your children go to sleep more easily.Massage therapists (按摩治疗师) can also benefit from using soothing music for sleep. This allows clients(客户) to benefit more from the massage. For example, massage therapists can provide the relaxation of the body through their techniques, and the music he
22、lps clients relax their minds, helping them to relax deeper and feel more refreshed after the massage.Youll never run out of sleep music as there are some artists and companies that make sleep music. Choosing the right music is important as well. Like most music that you can find and buy in stores,
23、sleep music has different styles, sounds, and subjects. There are those who are specifically for relaxation, while some are intended to help you go to sleep.The great thing about sleep music is that it will he something youll be using for months, even years to come. If you want a deeper relaxation a
24、nd better sleep, give some soothing music for sleep a try.5What is the reason for a bad sleep according to the text?ABeing too tired.BToo much stress.CNoisy environment.DAn uncomfortable bed.6What can we know about sleep music from the text?AIt suits any situation.BIt is not good for children.CIt ha
25、s different styles and subjects.DIt was first used by massage therapists.7What might be the suitable title for the text?ASleep music.BThe advantages of music.CWays to lessen stress.DDifferent types of music.答案与解析我们中很多人因为压力睡不着觉，本文向大家介绍了一种能够促进睡眠的睡眠音乐并解释了其具体的作用。5B细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“The problem really lies in the stress that many of us experience.”可知睡眠问题是由于过多的压力造成，故选B。6C细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“Like most music that you can find and buy in stores, sleep music has different styles, sounds, and subjects.”可知，睡眠音乐也有很多分类和主题，故选C。7A主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了睡眠音乐的好处，由此可知选A。
