1、影视、音乐等领域的概况及其发展.阅读理解 Best musicals and shows in Londons West EndThe Book of Mormon This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mo
2、rmon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Prices: from 24. 60The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webbers famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breatht
3、aking scene, this longrunning show is one of the mustsee musicals in London. Prices: from 30.75School of Rock Rock out at this awardwinning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of Agrade students into a real rock
4、group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands? Booking until Feb. Prices: from 18.00Matilda The Musical Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Companys multiawardwinning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahls celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and
5、 Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Prices: from 24.00语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦西区最好的四部音乐剧的情况。1What is The Phantom of the Opera special for?AIts attractive story.BIts beautiful songs.CIts excellent costumes. DIts experienced ac
6、tors.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“With a fantastic plot . in London.”可知，该剧剧情奇幻、场面惊险，是伦敦必看的音乐剧之一。由此可知，歌剧魅影的特别之处是它的故事很吸引人。故选A。2Both kids and adults are most likely to enjoy?ASchool of Rock BMatilda The MusicalCThe Book of Mormon DThe Phantom of the Opera解析：选B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Children and adults alike .imagination
7、.”可知，孩子们和大人都会为这个有着非凡想象力的小女孩感到高兴。由此可知，孩子和大人都最喜欢看的是Matilda The Musical。故选B。3What does the text mainly aim to do?AEvaluate musicals. BCriticize musicals.CAnalyze musicals. DAdvertise musicals.解析：选D写作意图题。根据标题Best musicals and shows in Londons West End(伦敦西区最好的音乐剧和表演)以及文章主要介绍了四部音乐剧的情况。由此可推知，这篇文章的主要目的是给音乐剧
8、打广告。故选D。.阅读七选五(2021南昌高三月考)Music is an art form which deals with the representation of emotion through the medium of sound. It can have a physical effect on us because it is closely linked with emotion, perhaps even more than the abstract nature of words. The number one reason why people listen to mu
9、sic is to adjust their emotional state. _1_Numerous studies leave us in no doubt that music can affect our mood state and stress level. _2_ For example, they have found that background music shuts out distractions. It calms them before a large task and then they can stay focused for longer. Also it
10、can help their creativity and make studying more enjoyable._3_ Firstly, it depends on what the task it. The more difficult the challenge is, the more likely background music will interrupt the learning process. For less challenging learning tasks, music can greatly assist in providing a positive lea
11、rning state. Secondly, it depends on the characteristics of the music well come to in a moment. And thirdly, extroverts (性格外向者) enjoy and often require more external stimulation (刺激) and are likely to handle background noise better than those who are quiet and shy.Actually, its not about the type of
12、 music, but the natural musical characteristics which aid or disrupt study. One of these characteristics is the tempo (拍子). The recommended tempo for background music is in the range 70110 beats per minute, slightly faster than the heartbeat at rest. _4_ And very slow music lowers the heartbeat, cre
13、ating a state that might be too relaxed for study purposes.In addition, lyrics are the most distracting aspect of background musical listening._5_More particularly, studies have found that the most distracting background is fast and familiar vocal music, chosen and liked by the listener.AMusic is pa
14、rt of every culture in the world.BIn a very real sense, music connects us with our inner selves.CThey compete with the same brain regions that process language.DMusic, like language, is a unique human form of communication.EFast music raises the heartbeat, making one unable to focus on study.FThere
15、are a few factors that determine the effects of music on studying.GMoreover, those who like studying with background music have found a lot of benefits.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。音乐是一种通过声音来表现情感的艺术形式。文章说明了音乐对学习产生影响的几个因素。1选B结合上文“It can have a physical effect . their emotional state.”可知，音乐可以与人的情感紧密相连，那么音乐也能将人与人的内心联
16、系在一起。本句承接上文说明音乐将人们的内心联系在一起。故选B。2选G根据空后一句可知，此处是在说明用背景音乐的好处。故选G。3选F根据后文“Firstly, it depends on . positive learning state.”可知，此处是在说明音乐对学习产生影响的因素。故选F。4选E根据空格前后两句可知，此处是在分别说明快节奏音乐和慢节奏音乐对人们学习的影响。故选E。5选C根据空前一句可知，此处承接上文继续说明背景音乐中的歌词让人们分心的不良影响。C选项中“They”指代上文中的lyrics。故选C。.短文改错Alex is a 14yearold boy who loves m
17、usics. He knows beats (音乐节拍) quite good, and he often taps his fingers when he walks or while sitting down. Now, the teenager is using his talent to become a DJ a person who mixes different music during lively shows. He often gives shows around their hometown. At shows, Alex has to deal with difficu
18、lt people. Once, a couple invited him to be DJ at their party. The husband wanted country music, but his wife asked for pop music. To make them all happy, Alex plays music in both styles. After playing at different parties and shows, Alex has become more confident and best at meeting peoples needs.
19、Moreover, he has made of enough money to buy a set of DJ equipment for himself so he can practice at home wherever he wants.答案：第一句：musicsmusic第二句：goodwell 第三句：livelylive 第四句：theirhis 第六句：DJ 前加 the/a第八句：allboth; playsplayed 第九句：bestbetter/good第十句：去掉 made后的of; whereverwhenever.书面表达假定你是李华，上周你校举办了中国古典音乐
20、演奏会。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1时间和地点；2.演奏内容；3.音乐会反响。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。A Chinese Classical Music Concert参考范文：A Chinese Classical Music ConcertA Chinese classical music concert was held in the school hall on Saturday night. Many masterpieces of ancient musicians, such as High Mountain and Flowing
21、water and The Spring Snow, were played by a famous band. The students present felt the mountain, the water, the winter snow, the silk bamboo and the endless call of life flowing in the air at the concert.The concert was really popular with the students, especially those who love Chinese classical music. Many said that they would pass on the traditional music and look forward to the next music feast.
