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2022届高考英语阅读理解专项训练：音乐与舞蹈
一、阅读理解-阅读选择（共20小题；共174分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
I'm sure you know the song "Happy Birthday". But do you know who wrote the song and for whom it was written
The retired professor, Archibald A Hill in Lucasville, USA could tell us the story. Ninety-seven years ago, two of Mr. Archibald Hill's aunts, Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were asked to write some songs for a book called "Song Storied for the Sunday Morning". Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were both kindergarten teachers then. They loved children very much and wrote many beautiful songs for the book. One of them was the famous "Good Morning to You." The song said, "Good morning to you, good morning to you, dear children, good morning to all." This song was very popular at that time among kindergarten children. But not many grown-ups knew it. A few years later little Archibald was born. As his aunt, Miss Patty Hill sang the song "Happy Birthday" to the melody (曲调) of "Good Morning to you" to her little nephew (侄子). She sang the song like this: Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Archie! Happy birthday to you!
Miss Patty Hill and her sister had never expected that this song would become so popular, but it really did. People all over the world like the song because of its simplicity in tune (曲调简单) and friendliness in words.
1. Archibald A. Hill was _____.
A.English B.Russian C.American D.Australian
2. The song "Happy Birthday" has a history of _____ years.
A.97 B.about 90 C.more than 90 D.less than 90
3. Why did Miss Hill wrote songs
A.Because they are musicians.
B.Because they love children.
C.Because they were asked to write for a book.
D.Because their nephew asked them to do so.
4. The sentence "it really did" means _____.
A.The song really became popular
B.Their wish would really come true
C.People all over the world like to listen to the song
D.Yes, but the song didn't become popular
American folk music is the music of the people. "Good Night Irene," is an example of a traditional folk song. That means the song is so old, no one really knows who wrote it. Huddie Ledbetter, the singer and guitarist known as Ledbelly, first recorded "Good Night Irene" in 1932. Since then more than a hundred other versions have been recorded, "Good Night Irene," was a huge hit for the Weavers in 1950.
Folk songs sometimes tell stories about real events. An example is the story of a young man whose last name was spelled D-U-L-A but pronounced "Dooley". Tom Dula was a Civil War soldier in North Carolina. He was found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend. He was banged in 1868, yet the case left many questions. The story was retold in poems and songs—including the hit song. "Tom Dooley," recorded in 1958 by the Kingston Trio.
Folk singer and songwriter Amy Speace says the history of American folk music can be imagined as a tree with many branches. At the center, she says, is Woody Guthrie. Woody Guthrie wrote almost 3000 songs. But he only recorded about 300 of them. His granddaughter Anna Canoni says that was partly because he did not have enough money to record more.
Yet for all his influence, millions of Americans today remember him for just one song, which children learned in school. The song, "This Land Is Your Land," seems like the perfect expression of pride in country. What many people do not know is that it was meant sarcastically (讽刺地), as just the opposite. This meaning is made clear later in the song, in the parts that most children never learn in school.
Some people probably think of a folk singer out of date from 1960s. A long-haired, guitar-playing idealist who sings about bringing the world together. But these days, with music production software,digital video and social networks all easily available, folk artists really can bring the world together.
5. What do we know about "Good Night Irene"
A.Ledbelly wrote this old song.
B.The Weavers' version was very successful.
C.It was first recorded in 1950.
D.It was about a real event.
6. Who was Tom Dula
A.An imaginary person in a song.
B.A soldier killed in a war.
C.A real man thought to be a murder.
D.A hero hanged wrongly.
7. From Paragraph 3 we can learn that Woody Guthrie _____.
A.earned a lot by writing folk music
B.recorded as many as 3,000 songs in his life
C.recorded his songs with a major record company
D.played an important role in the history of folk music
8. Why is part of "This Land Is Your Land" not learnt in school
A.It expresses dissatisfaction with the country.
B.It shows something against children's pride.
C.It is replaced by a better one.
D.It is not easy for children to learn.
9. What is the author's attitude toward folk artists
A.Favorable. B.Uncaring. C.Doubtful. D.Critical.
You might have noticed that the ringing sound of basketballs was almost like the beat to a song. But did you know that it could be taken seriously as music
The music group STOMP has taken everyday objects and turned them into instruments. The music it has created is a hit all over the world.
STOMP was formed by British musicians Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. They met in the early 1980s when they were both working as buskers, the British term for street performers. Cresswell and McNicholas were part of a busking group called Pookiesnackenburger that became very popular throughout Britain.
Cresswell was a drummer (鼓手) for the group. Because they performed on the street, he could not set up a traditional drum set. Instead, he wore one drum that hung around his shoulders. To be able to make different sounds, Cresswell began beating on everyday objects that he could find during performances. This creative drumming led to the idea for STOMP.
STOMP made its first public appearance at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 1991. The performers used one-of-a-kind instruments, such as empty water bottles, basketballs, and matchboxes to create music. Wearing overalls and T-shirts, they danced around on a stage made to look like a closed warehouse (仓库). STOMP was a great success, winning many theater awards and drawing huge crowds (人群).
In 1994, STOMP came to the United States and played at the Orpheum Theater in New York City. Years later it is still playing there! To celebrate its ten-year anniversary (周年纪念), the then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg renamed the street outside the theater STOMP Avenue.
STOMP has now toured all over the United States and most of the world. One reason STOMP is so popular is that anyone can enjoy it. There are no words or story. People from all cultures can understand it, no matter which language they speak.
10. What makes STOMP a special music group
A.There are few words in its music.
B.It usually performs in warehouses.
C.The performers wear special clothes.
D.It uses everyday objects as instruments.
11. What can we learn about STOMP
A.It was created in 1980.
B.It was formed in Britain.
C.It was named after a street.
D.It was part of Pookiesnackenburger.
12. Who was behind the creative idea for STOMP
A.Luke Cresswell. B.A busking group
C.Steve McNicholas. D.Michael Bloomberg.
13. Which shows the correct order of the following events
a. STOMP began performing at the Orpheum Theater.
b. STOMP began performing at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
c. Michael Bloomberg named a street STOMP Avenue.
d. Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas worked as buskers.
A.d-b-a-c. B.d-a-b-c. C.b-a-c-d. D.b-a-d-c.
Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music. 1_____14_____ At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. 2_____15_____ They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends (传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.
3_____16_____ They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatlemania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. 4_____17_____ The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion (入侵) by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market. 5_____18_____
14. A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965).
G. They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 53rd street studio.
15. A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965).
G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 53rd street studio.
16. A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965).
G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 53rd street studio.
17. A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965).
G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 53rd street studio.
18. A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965).
G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 53rd street studio.
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的选项中，选择最佳选项。
American folk music is the music of the people. "Good Night Irene," is an example of a traditional folk song. That means the song is so old, no one really knows who wrote it. Huddie Ledbetter, the singer and guitarist known as Ledbelly, first recorded "Good Night Irene" in 1932. Since then more than a hundred other versions have been recorded, "Good Night Irene," was a huge hit for the Weavers in 1950.
Folk songs sometimes tell stories about real events. An example is the story of a young man whose last name was spelled D-U-L-A but pronounced "Dooley". Tom Dula was a Civil War soldier in North Carolina. He was found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend. He was banged in 1868, yet the case left many questions. The story was retold in poems and songs—including the hit song. "Tom Dooley," recorded in 1958 by the Kingston Trio.
Folk singer and songwriter Amy Speace says the history of American folk music can be imagined as a tree with many branches. At the center, she says, is Woody Guthrie. Woody Guthrie wrote almost 3000 songs. But he only recorded about 300 of them. His granddaughter Anna Canoni says that was partly because he did not have enough money to record more.
Yet for all his influence, millions of Americans today remember him for just one song, which children learned in school. The song, "This Land Is Your Land," seems like the perfect expression of pride in country. What many people do not know is that it was meant sarcastically (讽刺地), as just the opposite. This meaning is made clear later in the song, in the parts that most children never learn in school.
Some people probably think of a folk singer out of date from 1960s. A long-haired, guitar-playing idealist who sings about bringing the world together. But these days, with music production software, digital video and social networks all easily available, folk artists really can bring the world together.
19.What do we know about "Good Night Irene"
A.Ledbelly wrote this old song.
B.The Weavers' version was very successful.
C.It was first recorded in 1950.
D.It was about a real event.
20.Who was Tom Dula
A.An imaginary person in a song.
B.A soldier killed in a war.
C.A real man thought to be a murder.
D.A hero hanged wrongly.
21.From Paragraph 3 we can learn that Woody Guthrie _____.
A.earned a lot by writing folk music
B.recorded as many as 3,000 songs in his life
C.recorded his songs with a major record company
D.played an important role in the history of folk music
22.Why is part of "This Land Is Your Land" not learnt in school
A.It expresses dissatisfaction with the country.
B.It shows something against children's pride.
C.It is replaced by a better one.
D.It is not easy for children to learn.
23.What is the author's attitude toward folk artists
A.Favorable. B.Uncaring. C.Doubtful. D.Critical.
Music is one of the greatest creations of humans. _____24_____. Life without music would be totally empty. The images that music is able to create are amazing. Music has the ability to take us back in time. It lets us revisit lost and forgotten moments in life. Music can paint a picture. Music can be described according to one's feelings towards it. _____25_____. Early in the morning, birds wake people up with their sweet tunes.
Music really matters in life. It touches the soul and also helps people express their unspoken desires and beliefs. _____26_____. We see people walking around with earphones, listening to music as they move.
_____27_____. It is a common characteristic of nearly all living creatures. The moment musical notes softly enter our ears, they touch us. There is evidence that even animals respond to melodious tunes of an instrument. Cows would respond to the sound of Krishna's flute (长笛).
Music has unlimited powers. It has calming and healing power. Music helps us to relax. Music can relax tense muscles. _____28_____.
Music brings people together and gives them more hope emotionally. For that reason, music can easily be used as an instrument of peace.
24. A.Music never grows old
B.This is the origin of music
C.It is a very powerful tool in our lives
D.Nowadays music has become part of life
E.It can also help the mental state of a person
F.Love for music is not a tendency of human beings only
G.Music can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns
25. A.Music never grows old
B.This is the origin of music
C.It is a very powerful tool in our lives
D.Nowadays music has become part of life
E.It can also help the mental state of a person
F.Love for music is not a tendency of human beings only
G.Music can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns
26. A.Music never grows old
B.This is the origin of music
C.It is a very powerful tool in our lives
D.Nowadays music has become part of life
E.It can also help the mental state of a person
F.Love for music is not a tendency of human beings only
G.Music can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns
27. A.Music never grows old
B.This is the origin of music
C.It is a very powerful tool in our lives
D.Nowadays music has become part of life
E.It can also help the mental state of a person
F.Love for music is not a tendency of human beings only
G.Music can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns
28. A.Music never grows old
B.This is the origin of music
C.It is a very powerful tool in our lives
D.Nowadays music has become part of life
E.It can also help the mental state of a person
F.Love for music is not a tendency of human beings only
G.Music can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns
For many, music is as important to the human experience as eating and breathing. We hear music everywhere—at home, the gym, parties and stores. But what kind of music do we prefer to listen to, and when and why do our musical preferences change
The relationship between the change of seasons and musical preferences was the focus of a study led by psychologist Terry Pettijohn. He and his team based their research on a previous study that examined the relationship between popular music preferences and the Environmental Security Hypothesis (假设). The results showed that over time, when social and financial conditions were more risky, the songs of the year that were slower, longer, more comforting and serious were most popular. And during periods in which social and financial conditions were generally stable, the result was opposite.
Building on these findings, Pettijohn and his team wondered if the Hypothesis could also be applied to the change of seasons. For college students, the participants in this study, autumn begins at the start of the school year. Gone are the carefree days of summer, when school is out. Winter means colder temperatures, shorter days, and, in many places in the country, snow. Spring, however, is a different story. It represents a fresh start and when clocks spring forward, we gain an extra hour of daylight. As students walk into summer, they're absorbed in the sunshine and social activities—and enjoy a break from school.
But do changing seasonal conditions influence musical preferences To answer this question, the researchers designed two studies. What did they find Both groups of college students favored more serious music during the seasons of fall and winter, and more active and energetic music during the spring and summer seasons. And these findings, Pettijohn argues, have practical significances.
29. The purpose of the question raised in Paragraph 1 is to _____.
A.present a different opinion on music
B.prove where to listen to music matters
C.stress the importance of music to humans
D.introduce the topic on musical preferences
30. What influences a person's choice of music types according to the previous study
A.Whether one has enough free time.
B.Whether one lives in a stable situation.
C.Whether one is exposed to sunlight.
D.Whether one chooses to change his life.
31. What does Paragraph 3 imply
A.Students aren't fond of school in any season.
B.Spring has a special meaning to people.
C.The Hypothesis disagrees with Pettijohn's studies.
D.The length of summer time is longer than that of winter time.
32. How does Pettijohn feel about the findings of his studies
A.It's unexpected. B.It's humorous.
C.It's discouraging. D.It's significant.
It's OK to say you've never heard of grime—unless you're from the UK. That's because this music was invented in the UK in the early 2000 s.
To someone who's not familiar with underground music culture, it's easy to get confused between hip-hop and grime since they are both noisy.And many people didn't bother to tell them apart, until earlier this month when grime stars like Stormzy an J Hus led this year's Mobo—"music of black origin"—award nominations (提名) in the UK.
Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop, from which grime drew influence, it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people. But different from hip-hop, grime singers sing in dialects with strong accents, giving a special flavor to their songs.
Lady Leshurr, known as the "Grime Queen" 5% said that she once tried to hide her accent, as she didn't want people to judge her. But one day, she realized that she didn't need to change herself just to please others. And there's no doubt that this is the most basic and important quality of grime music: be yourself.
Also different from the hip-hop culture, which usually focuses on being rich, grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena like the European refugee problem and the gap between the rich and poor.
Although still quite young, grime seems to be getting favored by more and more people. In 2016, the English grime artist Skepta won the Mercury Prize with his album Konnichiwa, beating big names like David Bowie and Radiohead. However, no matter whether grime is one day accepted by the mainstream music world or not, one thing is for sure: in grime, singers always stay true to themselves.
33. What do hip-hop and grime music have in common
A.They are originated in the UK.
B.They make a lot of loud noise.
C.They challenge traditional cultures.
D.They are full of creative ideas.
34. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to
A.Electronic music. B.Hip-hop.
C.Grime music. D.Black music.
35. What can be learned about grime singers
A.They care too much about themselves.
B.They refuse to be judged by others.
C..They tend to take social responsibility.
D.They show strong independence qualities.
36. What does Skepta's success suggest
A.Grime is gradually getting recognized.
B.Singers should try to be themselves.
C.Grime has become mainstream music
D.It is easy to win the Mercury Prize.
As you explore music, you will find much that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expresses feelings that are often your own.
Music is an expression of the people. As you explore, you will find music of people at work, at play, and in worship. You will find music expresses love of country, love of nature and love of home. Music is also an expression of the composer. As an artist the composer expresses his own musical ideals. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them. He looks for new kinds of musical expression.
Music can suggest activities. and feelings which we all share. We can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music of the people and the artists of different times and places.
37. The title of this passage is _____.
A.Let's Enjoy Singing and Dancing
B.Let s Explore music
C.Music—An expression of Composers
D.Music—A Suggestion of Feelings
38. In the first paragraph, music has all the following functions except _____.
A.talking about interesting places to go
B.telling of exciting things to do
C.expressing similar feelings
D.helping people love music
39. From the second paragraph, we know that _____.
A.music is mainly about the love of country, nature and home
B.if we love music we will love the country, nature and home
C.you may listen to music at work or at play
D.music can express how people live, work and think
40. By means of music. the composer wishes that _____.
A.you would study with them
B.you could share his feelings and ideas
C.you would express your own feelings
D.you would help discover ways of using music and new kinds of musical expressions
41. The last paragraph shows that music makes it possible _____.
A.to express activities and feelings at the same time
B.to bring understanding between people of different times and places
C.that people can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music at the same time
D.that people of different times and places can get together
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Music
Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241–2742. http://www..
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723—1182 for more information. http://www..
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381–3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus (校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM's Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556—4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232–6220. http:///www.riverbendmusic.com.
42. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera
A.241-2742. B.723-1182. C.381-3300. D.232-6220.
43. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra
A.February. B.May. C.August. D.November.
44. Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards
A.Music Hall. B.Memorial Hall.
C.Patricia Cobbett Theater. D.Riverbend Music Theater.
45. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places
A.It has seats in the open air.
B.It gives shows all year round.
C.It offers membership discounts.
D.It presents famous musical works.
It had been a hard week for Jack. His parents had to cancel the family's spring vacation to Disney World. _____46_____ And he studied the wrong chapter for his science test. Jack pressed the play button on his CD player. As his favorite song played, Jack thought about the coming weekend. After a few minutes, he called to his sister in the next room. "Hey, how about playing basketball "
_____47_____ The right song can make you smile and feel like getting up and dancing. It can also calm you down when you're worried. Besides changing how you feel, music may help make your brain work better.
_____48_____ It may be because people's bodies have natural rhythms, such as a heartbeat and pulse. Different kinds of music can affect you in different ways. Changing your mood can be as easy as pressing the "play" button.
Soft music with long, gentle notes is what many people play to relax. If you want to relax, try listening to nature sounds. _____49_____ Maybe just hearing a single voice soothes you. At an exhibit in New York City, visitors can lie down on the city's largest futon bed. They close their eyes, put on headphones, and listen to soft music, relaxing themselves.
Music can do more than just help them relax. Playing music while studying helps keep your brain in shape. When you listen to a sound, it travels from the ear to the brain by electrical signal and it involves learning, memory, and emotions. Experts suggest playing slow music to help you concentrate while you study. It may even improve your memory. _____50_____ For example, if you're reading a beautiful poem, playing light music may help you understand it better.
No matter what style of music you like, you can use it to help you. The right music can add to a good mood or turn around a bad day. Just as Jack. After listening to his favorite song, he put his tough week behind him and played a great game of basketball with his sister.
46. A.Why does music have these powers
B.It may help make people healthy again.
C.His basketball team lost an important game.
D.Why can music help you stay longer in a place
E.Or look for music with a single instrument you like.
F.So try to match the type of music to the type of learning.
G.Music can be just what you need when you're feeling down.
47. A.Why does music have these powers
B.It may help make people healthy again.
C.His basketball team lost an important game.
D.Why can music help you stay longer in a place
E.Or look for music with a single instrument you like.
F.So try to match the type of music to the type of learning.
G.Music can be just what you need when you're feeling down.
48. A.Why does music have these powers
B.It may help make people healthy again.
C.His basketball team lost an important game.
D.Why can music help you stay longer in a place
E.Or look for music with a single instrument you like.
F.So try to match the type of music to the type of learning.
G.Music can be just what you need when you're feeling down.
49. A.Why does music have these powers
B.It may help make people healthy again.
C.His basketball team lost an important game.
D.Why can music help you stay longer in a place
E.Or look for music with a single instrument you like.
F.So try to match the type of music to the type of learning.
G.Music can be just what you need when you're feeling down.
50. A.Why does music have these powers
B.It may help make people healthy again.
C.His basketball team lost an important game.
D.Why can music help you stay longer in a place
E.Or look for music with a single instrument you like.
F.So try to match the type of music to the type of learning.
G.Music can be just what you need when you're feeling down.
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Have you ever been in a situation where a bad mood suddenly wraps itself around you and won't let go It's kind of like being in the middle seat on a long flight, and you're fighting for armrest (扶手) space with the person next to you.
I was reminded of this recently when my wife and I went to a rock concert that we'd been looking forward to all year. When the band came on, everyone, including me, jumped to our feet. But then, nobody sat down, and I couldn't see the stage for the rest of the show. Needless to say, I was extremely disappointed.
My wife could see the show fine, so she accepted it when I told her not to worry about me. But she was very sensitive. I knew that she could feel my displeasure, but I never want anyone else to feel uneasy just because I do. Moods are infectious, and I don't want those I care for to get any of the fallout (后果) form whatever I may be dealing with. Still, I couldn't force myself to have a good time. We got home and I was looking forward to sleeping off my disappointment, but it didn't work. I felt sad the next day, and my disappointment didn't go away for several days.
Looking back at the concert, it's like I was a kid again and someone had taken Christmas away. Yes, I let the experience get to me, but I'm only human, and sometimes that is going to happen. However, I learned that when something like this happens, just remember that it doesn't mean that you're a bad person or broken. You just don't like where you are at the moment, but the bad feelings will pass. So the next time you can't rise to the occasion because a bad mood has you in its hold, give yourself a break. You can still learn something positive, even if it takes you a while to figure out what that is.
51. According to Paragraph 1, how might you feel being in the middle seat on a long fight
A.In high spirits. B.In awful mood.
C.In excitement. D.At ease.
52. What was the author's reaction when the concert started
A.He was upset. B.He was disappointed.
C.He was thrilled. D.He burst into anger.
53. What do we learn from Paragraph 3
A.The author enjoyed himself at the latter part of the concert.
B.The wife was not in the mood for the concert because of the author.
C.The author got rid of his disappointment after a night's sleep.
D.The author cared about his wife's mood and didn't want to spoil it.
54. What might the author agree with
A.Being emotional at times is acceptable.
B.Christmas is important to the author.
C.Being stuck in bad mood means you are a bad person.
D.You can learn something positive from a bad experience immediately.
The late 1980s found the landscape of popular music in America dominated by a distinctive style of rock and roll known as glam rock or hair metal—so called because of the over-styled hair, makeup, and clothes worn by the style's shining rockers. Bands like Poison, Whitesnake, and Motley Crue popularized glam rock with their power songs and flashy style, but the product had worn thin by the early 1990s. Just as superficial as the 80s, glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and musically inferior.
In 1991, a Seattle-based band called Nirvana shocked the corporate music industry with the release of its first single, Smells Like Teen Spirit, which quickly became a huge hit all over the world. Nirvana had simply mainstreamed a sound and culture that got its start years before with bands like Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Green River. Grunge (格朗基摇滚乐) rockers derived their fashion sense from the youth culture of the Pacific Northwest: a mixing of punk (朋客) rock style and outdoors clothing like heavy boots, worn-out jeans, and so on. At the height of the movement's opportunity, when other Seattle bands like Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains were becoming popular, the trappings of grunge were working their way to the height of American fashion. Like the music, the teenagers were fast to accept the grunge fashion because it represented rebellion against shallow pop culture.
The popularity of grunge music was momentary; by the mid-to late-1990s, its influence upon American culture had all but disappeared, and most of its recognizable bands were nowhere to be seen to the charts. The heavy sound and themes of grunge were replaced on the radio waves by boy bands like the Backstreet Boys, and the bubblegum pop of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
There are many reasons why the Seattle sound faded out of the mainstream as quickly as it rocketed to distinction, but the most glaring reason lies at the rebellion, anti-establishment heart of the grunge movement itself. It is very hard to resist the trend when you are the one setting it, and many of the grunge bands were never comfortable with the fame that was brought to them. Eventually, the simple fact that many grunge bands were so against mainstream rock stardom (明星地位) took the movement back to where it started: underground. The fickle American mainstream public, as quick as they were to hop on to the grunge bandwagon, were just as quick to hop off and move on to something else.
55. Which of the following is true according to the first paragraph
A.The landscape of popular music was dominated by rock and roll from 1980.
B.The rock and roll formed a distinctive style just because of the over-styled hair.
C.Glam rock became popular with the help of Poison, Whitesnake and Britney Spears.
D.Glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and their music was humble.
56. It was not long before teenagers welcomed grunge fashion because _____.
A.it would represent the youth culture
B.grunge rockers told them to accept it
C.they were tired of Glam Rock fashion
D.it resisted the shallowness of pop culture
57. What is the difference between glam rock and grunge rock
A.Glam rock was flashier, while grunge rock was rebellious.
B.Glam rock appealed to teenagers, while grunge rock appealed to adults.
C.Glam rock faded quickly, while grunge rock is still popular.
D.Glam rock was more commercially successful than grunge rock.
58. What is the writer trying to document in this passage
A.The popularity of glam rock.
B.Nirvana's role in popularizing grunge rock.
C.The rise and fall of grunge rock.
D.The reasons why young people loved grunge rock.
If you want to make music but never had lessons as a kid, don't lose hope. Music teachers say it's never too late. And as it turns out, the most difficult things are not stiff (不灵活的) hands or an aging brain.
Scot Hawkins, a piano teacher in Silver Spring, says that ability is low on the list of what's required for adult students. Instead, attitude—especially patience—is everything. "Adults come in with unreasonable goals about what they can achieve, and how quickly," he says. They want to skip (跳过) steps one through five, and get to step six. And unlike children, no one forces adults to practice, so they may never spare time for it.
But adults have advantages, too. They can see and hear things in the music that completely escape children. David Conrad is one of Hawkins' students. He started learning the piano with his son Simon when Simon was 8. When learning a new piece, Conrad spends hours studying the music before he sits down to play it. He wants to understand how the notes are organized to figure out what the music is trying to show.
David and Simon Conrad have had their musical difficulties over the years but they haven't given up. Simon, who is now 16, still takes lessons. A few months ago, he started teaching himself the saxophone. His dad learned some Jazz music, so now, when Simon needs a break from his homework, they play duets (二重奏).
It may be hard but playing music with someone you love or working towards a lifelong goal can be very enjoyable and useful.
59. What is the most important when it comes to learning music
A.Age. B.Attitude. C.Teachers. D.Brain.
60. What is an advantage for adults to learn music
A.They have reasonable goals.
B.They are able to learn quickly.
C.They can teach their children by themselves.
D.They can work out what the music is trying to express.
61. What can we learn from David and Simon
A.They always give in to difficulties.
B.They have great desire to learn music.
C.They are both good at teaching themselves.
D.They really want to become great musicians.
62. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A.Sports. B.Science. C.History. D.Music.
Music
Opera at Music Hall:
1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone:241-2742. http://www..
Chamber Orchestra:
The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http: //www..
Symphony Orchestra:
At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall, in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.
Performances are on the main campus (校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM's Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater:
6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220. http://www.riverbendmusic.com.
63. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera
A.241-2742. B.723-1182. C.381-3300. D.232-6220.
64. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra
A.August. B.May. C.February. D.November.
65. Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards
A.Patricia Cobbett Theater. B.Memorial Hall.
C.Music Hall. D.Riverbend Music Theater.
66. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places
A.It is a outdoor theatre.
B.It gives shows all year round.
C.It offers membership discounts.
D.It presents famous musical works.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Hit song Little Apple became so popular after it came out in late May. In China, you may hear it on a bus. or even in a small village.
Little Apple is a song for the movie Old Boys: The Way of Dragon. The song's huge success has also made more people see the movie. The comedy took US $ 17 million in its opening four days.
The song Little Apple is so popular. "After hearing it, it's like I'm 'brain washed' by the song. So I came to see the film," a man said.
"It's a good story. But the reason I'm here at the cinema is the song Little Apple," Hui Qing, a college student, said.
"Many people have come to see the movie，so we added more screenings (播映) for it. The film now makes up 20 percent of the total screenings—It's quite a good performance for a home-grown movie," a cinema clerk said.
Old Boys: The Way of Dragon is based on an online short film called Old Boys. The 40- minute film about youth and dreams got nearly 70 million views on a video website, and was popular among people born in the 1980s or later.
"What is popular online is a good sign of what will be popular with young people. And this move is a good example," businessman Chen Su said. Some have thought Little Apple has low quality. hut the song continues keeping popular.
67. What is Old Boys:The Way of Dragon
A.It is a concert. B.It is a comedy.
C.It is a sad movie. D.It is a talk show.
68. Why did Hui Qing go to see the movie Old Boys: The Way of Dragon
A.Because she wants to be brainwashed.
B.Because the movie has a good story.
C.Because the movie has a good quality.
D.Because she likes listening to the song Little Apple.
69. What is Old Boys: The Way of Dragon about
A.Youth and dreams. B.Life and old people.
C.Life and dreams. D.Dreams and learning.
70. What do we know about Little Apple according to the last paragraph
A.It is popular with all.
B.It is popular only online.
C.It is a failure for low quality.
D.It is popular especially with young people.
Music is magic! Music speaks louder than words and it is a "language" that the whole world can understand. A piece of music can produce a response in the heart and mind. Like feeling an electrical current or receiving a personal radio signal, music has a spiritual effect on a person. Different kinds of music influence people in different ways.
I have listened to music all my life. When I was twelve years old, the Beatles came to America and my whole world opened up. Maybe young people today cannot understand the influence of the Beatles when they exploded across America. Their influence changed the way we dressed, looked, acted and spoke... even our culture. The Beatles arrived in America from the UK just three months after the assassination (暗杀) of President John Kennedy, which had put America into a great depression (郁闷). And the freshness and lively spirit of the Beatles was exactly what the country needed to refresh itself.
Music links the heart of the hearer with that of the composer (作曲家). This means that it mixes the spirit of the composer with your spirit when you listen to it. And the music can take your spirit out of your body and transport you into another world. Music has a great way of touching people. Music can make you laugh, cry or shout. It's also a great source of inspiration.
Try this one day and notice what happens: make yourself a cup of tea, sit on your sofa and play one of your favorite songs. Close your eyes, and soon you'll find yourself creating vivid mental images-matching the music that you are listening to.
71.Music has magical power because it _____.
A.is a kind of language
B.can be played much louder than words
C.receives a personal radio signal
D.can influence a person's spirit
72.What can we learn about the Beatles from the passage
A.They were the biggest band in American history.
B.They are not accepted by modern American people.
C.They appeared at a special time in American politics.
D.They represented the roots of American culture.
73.Music influences people in the following ways except _____.
A.connecting the listener and the composer mentally
B.transporting people from one place to another
C.allowing people to express their emotions
D.touching and inspiring people
74.What does the writer suggest people do in the last paragraph
A.Relax and listen to their favorite music.
B.Enjoy drinking in spare time.
C.Create vivid pictures.
D.Notice everything happening around.
Hot dance This high-energy dance is back in China. The show, which first attracted Beijing audiences in 2006, puts ballroom dancing and rock 'n' roll together. 7:30 pm, Jan 24-29 Theater of Beijing Exhibition Hall, 135 Xizhimenwai Street, Haidian District Tel: 4006103721
Guqin performance Zeng Chengwei, a leader at the Sichuan School of Guqin, will team up with young Guqin player Zeng He for a show. The father-and-son team will perform their most famous works, including Flowing River and Admiring the Orchid. 7:30 pm, Jan 14-17 Forbidden City Concert Hall, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng District Tel: 65598285
Blind poet's concert The blind poet and folk singer Zhou Yunpeng will hold a concert in Beijing. He will perform The Blind Man's Cinema and Silent Breaths Like Puzzle. Losing his sight at age 9, Zhou, now 45, became popular after releasing his first album, The Silent Breath, in Beijing in 2002.The Chinese rock band Sound Fragment will be the guest performers. 7:30 pm, Jan27-30 Century Theater, 40 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District Tel: 84004774
Ballet: The Nightingale and the Rose The Nightingale and the Rose will be performed at the 7th anniversary of Beijing Contemporary Dance Theatre. The show wants people to think more about love and sense of worth in modern society through their performance. 7:30 pm, Jan 14-15 Tianqiao Theater, No. 30, Beiweilu Street, Xicheng District Tel: 83156338/39
75. If you want to get more information about the blind poet's concert, you can call _____.
A.83156339 B.84004774 C.65598285 D.4006103721
76.Guqin performance will be held in _____.
A.Century Theater
B.Tianqiao Theater
C.Theater of Beijing Exhibition Hall
D.Forbidden City Concert Hall
77.If you are only free on the evening of Jan 26th, you can go to _____.
A.Hot dance
B.Guqin performance
C.Blind poet's concert
D.Ballet: The Nightingale and the Rose
78.What can we learn from the passage
A.Zeng Chengwei and Zeng He are brothers.
B.Hot dance was first performed in Beijing in 2002.
C.The Silent Breath makes people think more about love.
D.Sound Fragment will perform at the blind poet's concert.
Do you listen to the songs that your parents like Chance are that you don't. You probably think the music that they like is old and dull and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.
But here is what scientists found recently: people's music tastes change as they age, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. So it's likely that your own musical preference will follow a similar path to your parents', whether you like it or not.
We used to think that culture and personality are the only factors that affect one's music choice. But researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK, gathered data from more than 250,000 people over the past 10 years. They noticed that as people age, their social circumstances change, and so does their music taste.
There are three musical periods that people pass through as they mature-"intense", "contemporary" and "sophisticated".
The first period comes in the teenagers years, during which time people like intense music such as punk and rock because teenagers tend to be aggressive and want to establish their identity as independent individuals.
But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyle changes—they socialize more and want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they become more fond of contemporary music, such as pop and RB, which is usually uplifting and danceable and played at parties where people hang out together and chat.
When middle age comes, things have settled down for most people. This period will be dominated (支配) by more "sophisticated" music, such as jazz and classical, as well as more catchy music like country, folk, and blues.
"For many, this life stage is frequently exhausted by work and family, and there is a requirement for relaxing, emotive (动情的) music," Jason Rentfrow, a researcher member, told The telegraph.
But you must be thinking: "Aren't there old people who are still into rock music " Of course there are. But Rentfrow explained that their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. "We use music for different reasons," he said, and thus at that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youths.
79. Why do children usually like different songs from their parents according to the passage
A.Children prefer cool music.
B.Music taste changes with age.
C.parents' songs are always dull.
D.Parents have better social circumstances.
80. The underlined word "catchy" in Paragraph 7 probably means _____.
A.touching and easily remembered
B.awkward and easily captured
C.elegant but difficult to understand
D.flexible and difficult to catch
81. Middle age is a period when people _____.
A.have an aggressive goal
B.like Pop and RB
C.desire close connections with others
D.lead a stressful life
82. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Old people don't like rock music.
B.Music can serve as a reminder.
C.Rock music makes old people younger.
D.Listening to rock music needs reasons.
83. What's the main idea of the passage
A.Why do people like music
B.How can you improve your music talent
C.What influences people's music taste
D.Why do different people like different music
For five days, Edmonton's Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves .Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating (纪念) the true feeling of what folk music is all about and that's the traditional togetherness (友爱) that is felt when people gather to share stories and feelings through song.
This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival. "People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation," Riedel said. "It's really easy to relax, and it's great seeing family and friends have fun together." These families and friends come from all different kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are people who love Bluegrass. This festival does its best to develop everyone's musical interests.
With so many years of experience, the festival has become a well-oiled machine, and does whatever it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible. There are free water stations throughout the venue (举办地) for people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee, but that is returned when the plate is brought back.
The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it's easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area during the festival, so using the Park Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A bike lock-up area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates open until 45 minutes after the gates close.
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug.4 with Van Morrison playing the special donation fund (基金) concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug. 8.
84. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to _____.
A.gather people with different musical tastes
B.remind people of the real sense of folk music
C.exhibitive good voices of great talents in folk music
D.collect old stories of folk music
85. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5 years.
B.It's hard for people to appreciate Blues.
C.It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.
D.People have to pay $2 for a plate of food
86. We can learn from the passenger that _____.
A.people can get tickets easily for the festival
B.the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized
C.driving one's own car to the festival is highly recommended
D.bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday
87. What would the best title for the passenger
A.Folk Music of Blues B.One Festival for All
C.Festival for family Gathering D.Edmonton's Downtown Park
答案
第一部分
1 . C
【解析】正确答案是C。此题是细节理解题。根据第二段的“The retired professor, Archibald A Hill in Lucasville, USA could tell us the story. ”可知答案选C。
2 . B
【解析】正确答案是B。此题是细节理解题。根据第二段中提到的“Ninety-seven years ago”和“A few years later little Archibald was born.”可知这首生日歌大概有90年的历史了。
3 . C
【解析】正确答案是C。此题是细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Ninety-seven years ago, two of Mr. Archibald Hill's aunts, Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were asked to write some songs for a book called "Song Storied for the Sunday Morning".可知答案选C。
4 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。此题是词义猜测题。根据最后一段的“Miss Patty Hill and her sister had never expected that this song would become so popular”以及转折词but可知“it really did”就是强调这首生日快乐歌真的变得很流行。
5 . B
【解析】
正确答案是B。
此题是细节理解题。根据第一段中的“"Good Night Irene," was a huge hit for the Weavers in 1950”可知，Weavers的版本非常成功。
6 . C
【解析】
正确答案是C。
此题是细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Tom Dula was a Civil War soldier in North Carolina. He was found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend”可知，Tom Dula被人发现谋杀了女友，所以被人看作是凶手。
7 . D
【解析】
正确答案是D。
此题是细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Folk singer and songwriter Amy Speace says the history of American folk music can be imagined as a tree with many branches. At the center, she says, is Woody Guthrie”可知，Amy Speace说美国民间音乐的历史可以想象成一棵有许多树枝的树，而Woody Guthrie是中心。由此可知，Woody Guthrie在民间音乐史上有很重要的地位。
8 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是细节理解题。根据第四段中的“What many people do not know is that it was meant sarcastically (讽刺地), as just the opposite. This meaning is made clear later in the song, in the parts that most children never learn in school”可知，因为这首歌的讽刺意味过于明显，所以学校并没有教。
9 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“But these days, with music production software,digital video and social networks all easily available, folk artists really can bring the world together”可知，作者认为即使在今天，民间艺人真的可以通过现代化的设备把世界联系在一起。由此可知，作者对民间艺术家的态度是赞成的。
10 . D
【解析】
本文是说明文。文章介绍了著名的打击乐器乐队 STOMP.
细节理解题。由第二段中的 “The music group STOMP has taken everyday objects and turned them into instruments 音乐团体 STOMP 把日常用品变成了乐器”可知，该乐队使用日常物品进行音乐创作。故选 D。
11 . B
【解析】
细节理解题。由第三段中的“STOMP was formed by British musicians STOMP 由英国音乐家组成”和第五段中的“STOMP made its…London's Bloomsbury Theatre STOMP 使其……伦敦博斯伯里剧院”可知，该乐队由英国音乐家在英国组建。故选 B。
12 . A
【解析】
细节理解题。由第四段中的“Cresswell began beating on everyday objects that he could find during performances. This creative drumming led to the idea for STOMP. 克雷斯韦尔开始敲打他在表演中能找到的日常用品，这种创造性的鼓声使他产生了跺脚的想法。”可知，Cresswell 创造性的击鼓方式促成了 STOMP 的音乐特点。故选 A。
13 . A
【解析】
细节理解题。由第三段中的“Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas…working as buskers, 卢克·克雷斯韦尔和史蒂夫·麦克尼古拉斯……做街头艺人”；第五段中的“STOMP made its…London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 1991, STOMP 使其……1991 年伦敦布卢姆斯伯里剧院”第六段中的“In 1994, STOMP came to…Orpheum Theater 和 To celebrate its ten-year anniversary…STOMP Averue. 1994 年，STOMP 开始……俄耳甫姆剧院庆祝它的十年诞辰……STOMP”可得知本题中四个事件发生的时间顺序。故选 A。
14 . C
15 . B
16 . A
17 . G
18 . E
19 . B
【解析】
正确答案是B。
此题是细节理解题。根据第一段中的“"Good Night Irene," was a huge hit for the Weavers in 1950”可知非常成功。
20 . C
【解析】
正确答案是C。
此题是细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Tom Dula was a Civil War soldier in North Carolina. He was found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend.”可知，Tom Dula被人发现谋杀了女友，所以被人看作是凶手。
21 . D
【解析】
正确答案是D。
此题是细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Folk singer and songwriter Amy Speace says the history of American folk music can be imagined as a tree with many branches. At the center, she says, is Woody Guthrie”可知，Amy Speace说美国民间音乐的历史可以想象成一棵有许多树枝的树，而Woody Guthrie是中心。由此可知，Woody Guthrie在民间音乐史上有很重要的地位。
22 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是细节理解题。根据第四段中的“What many people do not know is that it was meant sarcastically (讽刺地), as just the opposite. This meaning is made clear later in the song, in the parts that most children never learn in school”可知，因为这首歌的讽刺意味过于明显，所以学校并没有教。
23 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“But these days, with music production software,digital video and social networks all easily available, folk artists really can bring the world together”可知，作者认为即使在今天，民间艺人真的可以通过现代化的设备把世界联系在一起。由此可知，作者对民间艺术家的态度是赞成的。
24 . C
25 . G
26 . D
27 . F
28 . E
29 . D
【解析】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“the relationship between the change of seasons and musical preferences was the focus of a study led by psychologist Terry Pettijohn.”可知，第一段提的问题就是为了引出文章话题——四季变化和音乐喜好之间的关系，选 D。
30 . B
【解析】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“And during periods in which social and financial conditions were generally stable, the result is opposite.”可知，以前的研究发现一个人是否生活在一个稳定的环境中影响他所喜欢的音乐类型，选 B。
31 . B
【解析】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Spring, however, is a different story. It represents a fresh starts and when clocks spring forward, we gain an extra hour of day light.”可知，春天对一个人来说有着特别的意义，选 B。
32 . D
【解析】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“And these findings, Pettijohn argues, have practical significances.”可知，Pettijohn 认为这个研究的发现很有意义，选 D。
33 . B
【解析】
细节理解题。根据文章 To someone who's not familiar with underground music culture, it's easy to get confused between hip-hop and grime since they are both noisy 可知嘻哈音乐和 grime 音乐的共同之处是它们发出很大的噪音；故选 B。
34 . C
【解析】
细节理解题。根据文章 Just like UK electronic music and hip-hop, from which grime drew influence, it mostly reflects the thoughts of young people 可知就像英国的电子音乐和嘻哈音乐一样，污垢产生了影响，它主要反映了年轻人的思想；意为 grime 音乐；故选 C。
35 . C
【解析】
细节理解题。根据文章 grime singers pay more attention to social phenomena like the European refugee problem and the gap between the rich and poor 可知 grime 歌手他们倾向于承担社会责任； 故选 C。
36 . A
【解析】
细节理解题。根据文章 However, no matter whether grime is one day accepted by the mainstream music world or not, one thing is for sure: in grime, singers always stay true to themselves 可知斯凯帕的成功意味着 grime 正逐渐得到认可；故选 A。
37 . B
38 . D
39 . D
40 . B
41 . B
42 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是细节理解题。根据“opera”定位到第一个活动，第一个活动的联系电话是241–2742，故选A。
43 . B
【解析】
正确答案是B。
此题是细节理解题。根据Chamber Orchestra1定位到第二个活动，根据which offers several concerts from March through June可知，活动举办时间是3–6月，故选B。
44 . C
【解析】
正确答案是C。
此题是细节理解题。根据with their I.D. cards定位到第四个活动中的Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free，根据usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater可知答案，故选 C。
45 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是细节理解题。根据Riverbend Music Theater定位到最后一个活动，根据Large outdoor theater with the closest seats可知，Riverbend Music Theater是一个露天剧院，不同的座位，其价格也是不同的，由此可知，Riverbend Music Theater的座位是在室外的，根据all summer long排除B；根据第一个活动排除C；根据第四个活动排除D。故选A。
46 . C
47 . G
48 . A
49 . E
50 . F
51 . B
【解析】
正确答案是B。
此题是推理判断题。根据第一段“Have you ever been in a situation where a bad mood suddenly wraps itself around you and won’t let go ”可知在长途飞机中的中间座位，作者感觉心情很糟糕。
52 . C
【解析】
正确答案是C。
此题是细节理解题。根据第二段“When the band came on, everyone, including me, jumped to our feet.”可知音乐会刚开始的时候，作者非常兴奋。
53 . D
【解析】
正确答案是D。
此题是推理判断题。根据第三段“Moods are infectious, and I don't want those I care for to get any of the fallout (后果) form whatever I may be dealing with. ”可知作者非常在乎他妻子的情绪，不想破坏妻子的情绪。
54 . A
【解析】
正确答案是A。
此题是推理判断题。根据最后一段“Yes, I let the experience get to me, but I'm only human, and sometimes that is going to happen. However, I learned that when something like this happens, just remember that it doesn't mean that you're a bad person or broken. You just don't like where you are at the moment, but the bad feelings will pass. ”可推断出作者同意这样的观点：有时情绪化是可以接受的。
55 . D
56 . D
57 . A
58 . C
59 . B
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了钢琴老师霍金斯说成年人在学习音乐的时候态度和耐心不足，但在理解音乐方面比儿童更有优势，通过描述大卫和他的儿子一起学习音乐，非常努力，最后取得了好的结果，告诉我们朝着目标或者和爱的人一起学习音乐非常有用，学习音乐永远不晚。
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句的 "ability is low on the list of what's required for adult students. Instead, attitude—especially patience—is everything." 可以看出，关于学习音乐，对于成年人学习者来说，能力并不是排在前列的要求，相反地，对音乐态度就是一切，everything 这个词点出态度也就是最重要的，并且这句话尤其点出耐心的重要性。所以我们可以推断出，态度对于学习音乐来说是最重要的因素。故选 B。
60 . D
【解析】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句 "But adults have advantages, too." 可知，成年人也有优势。并且根据后面句的 "They can see and hear things in the music that completely escape children." 可以看出，成年人能够看到并且听到孩子不能（看到和听到）的东西，由此我们可以推出，成年学习者由于年龄优势，相比儿童来说，他们会自己努力理解音乐的涵义（这些儿童却往往不能做到），也就是他们会努力理解音乐表达的是什么。故选 D。
61 . B
【解析】
细节理解题。根据第三段的 "When learning a new piece. Conrad spends hours studying the music before he sits down to play it. He wants to understand how the notes are organized to figure out what the music is trying to show." 可知，在学习一首新曲子时，康拉德会在坐下演奏之前花上几个小时研究音乐。他想了解音符是如何组织起来的，以找出音乐想要表现的是什么。以及第四段的 "David and Simon Conrad have had their musical difficulties over the years but they haven't given up." 可以看出，大卫和西蒙·康拉德多年来一直在音乐上遇到困难，但他们没有放弃。所以可以看出，康德拉和儿子一起学习音乐的时候都非常的努力，学习音乐非常地热情。由此可以推出他们对于学习音乐有极大的渴望。故选 B。
62 . D
【解析】
推理判断题。文章一开头的 "If you want to make music but never had lessons as a kid, don't lose hope." 就已经点出从来不要因为小时候没有上过课而失去学习音乐的希望。并且最后一段的 "It may be hard but playing music with someone you love or working towards a lifelong goal can be very enjoyable and useful." 可以看出，你和你爱的人一起演奏音乐或者朝着一个终生的目标努力可能是非常愉快和有用的。都可以找出关键词 music，从而判断出此文章可能出现在报纸的音乐版面。故选 D。
63 . A
【解析】
细节理解题。问题问的是有关 opera 的信息，可以在文中找到和 opera 有关的布告—文的第一个布告和 opera 有关，因此可以找到相关的信息，这里需要的是电话号码，可知选 A。
64 . B
【解析】
细节理解题。抓住关键词 Chamber Orchestra，在全文搜索和 Chamber Orchestra 有关的信息，根据提问中的关键词 when，可知需要找出的是时间，由 Chamber Orchestra 中相关的 which offers several concerts from march through June 句子，可知，可排除 ACD，故答案为 B。
65 . A
【解析】
细节理解题。在文中的 College Conservatory of Music (CCM) 处可以找到相关的句子 Students with I. D cards can attend the events for free.(学生用身份证可免费参加)，提问的是地点，可以在 College Conservatory of music 处找到地点 usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater，故答案为 A。
66 . A
【解析】
推理判断题。提问 Riverbend Music Theater 的相关信息，可结合问题在 Riverbend Music theater 相关信息处寻找答案。由问题可知，需要总结出 Riverbend Music Theater 的特点，由句子“Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (piece difference). Big name shows all summer long!”，可知特点为：1，It has seats in the open air；2，It gives shows all year round. 进而可采用排除法，C、D 都不是其特点。B 的特点不止其所有，College Conservatory of Music (由句子 a free schedule of events for each term 可知，每个学期都有)也是。因此答案为 A。
67 . B
68 . D
69 . A
70 . D
71 . D
72 . C
73 . B
74 . A
75 . B
【解析】正确答案是B。此题是细节理解题。根据 Blind poet's concert 部分的“Tel: 84004774”可知答案。
76 . D
【解析】正确答案是D。此题是细节理解题。根据 Guqin performance 部分的“Forbidden City Concert Hall, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng District”可知答案。
77 . A
【解析】正确答案是A。此题是细节理解题。根据 Hot dance 部分的“7:30 pm, Jan 24-29”可知答案。
78 . D
【解析】
正确答案是D。此题是细节理解题。根据 Blind poet's concert 部分的“The Chinese rock band

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