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Unit 1　Lights,camera,action!（原卷版）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
There’s a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy—the former scares you half to death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter.But try watching them without the background music and you just might decide they’re not so different after all.Music and movies have been closely connected since the beginning of the film industry—
even before the voices of actors were recorded.In movies,music helps to provide a sense of time and place,convey ideas about the characters and,most importantly,draw emotions out of the audience.
Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speed of the music we hear.Using this knowledge,composers use sudden changes in the speed of movie music to create fear among audience.Slowing the speed of the music will have the opposite effect,bringing about a sense of peace or a dreamlike quality.The use of dissonant
(不和谐的)tones and sounds is another technique that increases tension.We naturally become anxious when hearing dissonant sounds because such noises are usually associated with danger,
like those that animals make to warn against predators(食肉动物).
Crucial as it is,the best film music is subtle.All that audience are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotion—they couldn’t realize what’s causing it.Only when the music is taken out of the film could audience understand its effects.
In keeping with this principle,some film-makers are even using what’s called “infrasound
(次声)” to arouse fear.While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency is below the audible range of the human ear,infrasound has proven to cause anxiety,trembles and even sorrow.For example,infrasound was used in the soundtrack of a famous 2007 horror movie,and audience showed extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie.“It doesn’t affect everyone equally,” said British writer Philip Ball,but he predicted that we would see more of it used in movies in the future.
(　　)1.What is the difference between a horror movie and a comedy
[A] Their history. [B] Their background music.
[C] Their actors. [D] Their time and place.
(　　)2.What causes fear among audience
[A] The theme of the music. [B] The slow speed of the tangle.
[C] The knowledge of the music. [D] The unexpected change in the music.
(　　)3.What does the underlined word “subtle” in the third paragraph mean
[A] Gentle. [B] Wonderful.
[C] Not immediately obvious. [D] Not extremely attractive.
(　　)4.What do we know about “infrasound” from the last paragraph
[A] It can’t be known to people.
[B] It makes audience relaxed.
[C] It is within the audible range of the human ear.
[D] It will be used more in movies in the future.
B
(2024-2025学年重庆名校联盟高三检测)
In my early teens,I was once given a film camera as a gift.On receiving it,I jumped on my bike,headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos,just for me: photos of trees and wildlife.I was out all day.On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty.Rushing home,I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store,desperate to see how it would come out.I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments,gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood,that simple,deep happiness gradually faded away.One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls,my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room.I suddenly felt a sense of sadness.The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner.I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down.It was a great joy that it still worked.I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went.Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys,to allow me time to myself.Even if the day is full and busy,I can seize some moments for myself to take photos,to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display,along with photos I’ve taken.To me,the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside,by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist,and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
(　　)5.What did the author think of photography as a teenager
[A] Encouraging and practical.
[B] Thrilling and rewarding.
[C] Difficult yet interesting.
[D] Tiring yet delightful.
(　　)6.Why did the author stop taking photos according to Paragraph 2
[A] Because he was busy with his work.
[B] Because he was struck by sudden sorrow.
[C] Because he experienced increasing pressure.
[D] Because he attempted to behave like an adult.
(　　)7.What did the author get from picking up his hobby
[A] Better skills of observation.
[B] New journeys in the wild.
[C] Different styles of photography.
[D] More enjoyment in the daily routine.
(　　)8.What can be a suitable title for the text
[A] Admiring Beauty Behind the Lens
[B] Rediscovering Lost Childhood Memories
[C] Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera
[D] Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
C
Beijing Opera is a form of Chinese opera which arose in the late 18th century.It became quite popular in the mid-19th century and is now regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Major performance troupes (剧团) are based in Beijing and Tianjin in the north,and Shanghai in the south.The art form has also been introduced to other countries such as the US and Japan,influencing the development of the opera there from some perspective.
There are four major categories (类别) of roles in Beijing Opera,and each category contains various subcategories.On the stage,the performers combine different skills together in one play,including singing,dancing,and combating in symbolic and suggestive movements.
They also hold a variety of stylistic conventions that help audiences follow and understand the plot.The layers of meaning within each movement are expressed in time with music.The melodies of Beijing Opera can be divided into two main categories,namely xipi and erhuang.
Melodies include arias (咏叹调),fixed-tune melodies and percussion patterns.There are over thousands of works in the complete collection of Beijing Opera,which are based on Chinese history,culture,folklore,and,increasingly,contemporary life.Many of them,however,are no longer performed on stage.
In recent years,there have been various reforms to Beijing Opera in order to attract more young audience to the theatre.Such attempts include improving performance quality,adapting new performance elements,and performing new and original plays,and the outcome is quite promising.
(　　)9.How long has Beijing Opera become a popular art form
[A] More than two centuries. [B] About one and a half centuries.
[C] Less than one century. [D] About half a century.
(　　)10.What major bases of Beijing Opera are mentioned in the passage
[A] Beijing,Tianjin,and the US.
[B] Beijing and Tianjin in the north,and Shanghai in the south.
[C] Beijing and Tianjin,Shanghai and Japan.
[D] Beijing and Tianjin,Shanghai,the US and Japan.
(　　)11.What are the features of the performers’ movements of Beijing Opera
[A] Quick. [B] Colourful.
[C] Representative. [D] Realistic.
(　　)12.Which of the following cannot be inferred according to the passage
[A] There are four major categories of roles in Beijing Opera.
[B] There are an increasing number of works of Beijing Opera about contemporary life.
[C] Some of the works in Beijing Opera are no longer performed.
[D] The reforms to Beijing Opera are not as successful as planned.
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
My interest in Chinese Kun opera (昆曲) began when I was eleven or twelve just about the age when one can first fall in love with words and start 　1　 them.At first,my interest was literary.I 　2　 the imaginative language.I copied my favorite words into a notebook.
Then I started 　3　 the rhymes and tones (押韵和腔调) and appreciating the musicality.
Gradually,I　4　 that Kun opera is not only what’s written,it is also the melody (曲调),the dance moves and the dresses.
　5　 I grew up in a northern town with no Kun opera performances,I never imagined I could learn and perform it myself,until I 　6　 Saturday classes with teachers from the Northern Kun Opera Theatre.I was 　7　and often got up before 5 a.m.to go to class.My
　8　 started with the basics,like walking onstage.I understood then that the many constraints (约束) on the form are the only way to artistic 　9　.Performers put in so much effort to show how seemingly　10　 they are onstage.
As I continue　11　Kun opera after moving to the United States for college.I am
　12　to see my rapid progress and how this ancient art form has mixed with my studies and creations in modern art and poetry.When people ask me why Kun opera is connected with my
　13　and with the Western art world today,I say that its values and influences will never
　14　.
Kun opera has a magical power,which means I’m　15　 to it for the rest of my life.
Thanks to this cultural heritage,I know I have a home within myself.
(　　)1.[A] creating [B] collecting [C] discussing [D] dominating
(　　)2.[A] enjoyed [B] enhanced [C] forgot [D] developed
(　　)3.[A] doubting [B] changing [C] noticing [D] ignoring
(　　)4.[A] forecasted [B] remembered [C] hoped [D] realized
(　　)5.[A] Although [B] Since [C] If [D] Unless
(　　)6.[A] attended [B] missed [C] canceled [D] taught
(　　)7.[A] strong-willed [B] warm-hearted [C] absent-minded [D] bad-tempered
(　　)8.[A] fault [B] panic [C] research [D] training
(　　)9.[A] infection [B] perfection [C] reflection [D] rejection
(　　)10.[A] helpless [B] careless [C] selfless [D] skillful
(　　)11.[A] practicing [B] watching [C] directing [D] suspecting
(　　)12.[A] ashamed [B] devoted [C] pleased [D] embarrassed
(　　)13.[A] wish [B] route [C] life [D] family
(　　)14.[A] speak up [B] run out [C] break down [D] fade away
(　　)15.[A] accustomed [B] attached [C] adjusted [D] adopted
Unit 1　Lights,camera,action!（解析版）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
There’s a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy—the former scares you half to death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter.But try watching them without the background music and you just might decide they’re not so different after all.Music and movies have been closely connected since the beginning of the film industry—
even before the voices of actors were recorded.In movies,music helps to provide a sense of time and place,convey ideas about the characters and,most importantly,draw emotions out of the audience.
Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speed of the music we hear.Using this knowledge,composers use sudden changes in the speed of movie music to create fear among audience.Slowing the speed of the music will have the opposite effect,bringing about a sense of peace or a dreamlike quality.The use of dissonant
(不和谐的)tones and sounds is another technique that increases tension.We naturally become anxious when hearing dissonant sounds because such noises are usually associated with danger,
like those that animals make to warn against predators(食肉动物).
Crucial as it is,the best film music is subtle.All that audience are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotion—they couldn’t realize what’s causing it.Only when the music is taken out of the film could audience understand its effects.
In keeping with this principle,some film-makers are even using what’s called “infrasound
(次声)” to arouse fear.While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency is below the audible range of the human ear,infrasound has proven to cause anxiety,trembles and even sorrow.For example,infrasound was used in the soundtrack of a famous 2007 horror movie,and audience showed extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie.“It doesn’t affect everyone equally,” said British writer Philip Ball,but he predicted that we would see more of it used in movies in the future.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。电影和音乐关系密切,音乐对于电影影响重大,文章说明了电影制作者如何用音乐来渲染气氛。
(　　)1.What is the difference between a horror movie and a comedy
[A] Their history. [B] Their background music.
[C] Their actors. [D] Their time and place.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But try watching them without the...so different after all.”可知,如果没有背景音乐,恐怖电影和喜剧电影就没那么不同了,故推断出恐怖电影和喜剧电影的区别在于它们的背景音乐。故选B。
(　　)2.What causes fear among audience
[A] The theme of the music. [B] The slow speed of the tangle.
[C] The knowledge of the music. [D] The unexpected change in the music.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Using this knowledge,composers use...to create fear among audience.”可知,作曲家利用电影音乐速度的意想不到的变化给观众制造恐惧,所以音乐速度的意想不到的变化会使观众恐惧。故选D。
(　　)3.What does the underlined word “subtle” in the third paragraph mean
[A] Gentle. [B] Wonderful.
[C] Not immediately obvious. [D] Not extremely attractive.
【答案】 C
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第三段中画线词后的内容可知,最好的电影音乐是不易被观众立刻察觉的,只有将音乐从电影中抽离时,观众才能发现其作用。故选C。
(　　)4.What do we know about “infrasound” from the last paragraph
[A] It can’t be known to people.
[B] It makes audience relaxed.
[C] It is within the audible range of the human ear.
[D] It will be used more in movies in the future.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“but he predicted that we would see more of it used in movies in the future”可知,Philip Ball预测我们将来会看到更多的电影使用次声。 故选D。
B
(2024-2025学年重庆名校联盟高三检测)
In my early teens,I was once given a film camera as a gift.On receiving it,I jumped on my bike,headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos,just for me: photos of trees and wildlife.I was out all day.On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty.Rushing home,I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store,desperate to see how it would come out.I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments,gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood,that simple,deep happiness gradually faded away.One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls,my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room.I suddenly felt a sense of sadness.The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner.I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down.It was a great joy that it still worked.I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went.Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys,to allow me time to myself.Even if the day is full and busy,I can seize some moments for myself to take photos,to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display,along with photos I’ve taken.To me,the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside,by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist,and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过重拾青少年时期的摄影爱好重新获得快乐的故事。
(　　)5.What did the author think of photography as a teenager
[A] Encouraging and practical.
[B] Thrilling and rewarding.
[C] Difficult yet interesting.
[D] Tiring yet delightful.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。第一段的“I took many photos then and...for processing.”提到,那时作者拍了很多照片,每次冲洗胶卷后都能得到彩色照片,这些照片定格了珍贵的瞬间,温柔地鼓励着作者继续这一爱好并让作者愿意为冲洗这些胶卷而支付费用。由此可推断,作者青少年时期认为拍照这件事是令人兴奋且值得的。故选B。
(　　)6.Why did the author stop taking photos according to Paragraph 2
[A] Because he was busy with his work.
[B] Because he was struck by sudden sorrow.
[C] Because he experienced increasing pressure.
[D] Because he attempted to behave like an adult.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“The stress growing...in the corner.”可知,作者停止拍照是因为他承受着越来越大的压力。故选C。
(　　)7.What did the author get from picking up his hobby
[A] Better skills of observation.
[B] New journeys in the wild.
[C] Different styles of photography.
[D] More enjoyment in the daily routine.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后两段内容可知,作者通过重新开始拍照,在繁忙的日程中获得了乐趣。故选D。
(　　)8.What can be a suitable title for the text
[A] Admiring Beauty Behind the Lens
[B] Rediscovering Lost Childhood Memories
[C] Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera
[D] Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是最后一段可知,文章讲述了作者通过重拾青少年时期的兴趣爱好而收获快乐的故事。D项“通过摄影重新获得乐趣”作为标题最为合适。故选D。
C
Beijing Opera is a form of Chinese opera which arose in the late 18th century.It became quite popular in the mid-19th century and is now regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Major performance troupes (剧团) are based in Beijing and Tianjin in the north,and Shanghai in the south.The art form has also been introduced to other countries such as the US and Japan,influencing the development of the opera there from some perspective.
There are four major categories (类别) of roles in Beijing Opera,and each category contains various subcategories.On the stage,the performers combine different skills together in one play,including singing,dancing,and combating in symbolic and suggestive movements.
They also hold a variety of stylistic conventions that help audiences follow and understand the plot.The layers of meaning within each movement are expressed in time with music.The melodies of Beijing Opera can be divided into two main categories,namely xipi and erhuang.
Melodies include arias (咏叹调),fixed-tune melodies and percussion patterns.There are over thousands of works in the complete collection of Beijing Opera,which are based on Chinese history,culture,folklore,and,increasingly,contemporary life.Many of them,however,are no longer performed on stage.
In recent years,there have been various reforms to Beijing Opera in order to attract more young audience to the theatre.Such attempts include improving performance quality,adapting new performance elements,and performing new and original plays,and the outcome is quite promising.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国国粹京剧的由来及其艺术价值。
(　　)9.How long has Beijing Opera become a popular art form
[A] More than two centuries. [B] About one and a half centuries.
[C] Less than one century. [D] About half a century.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It became quite popular...one of the cultural treasures of China.”可知,京剧在19世纪中期时非常流行,由此可推知,京剧成为流行的艺术形式大约有一个半世纪。故选B。
(　　)10.What major bases of Beijing Opera are mentioned in the passage
[A] Beijing,Tianjin,and the US.
[B] Beijing and Tianjin in the north,and Shanghai in the south.
[C] Beijing and Tianjin,Shanghai and Japan.
[D] Beijing and Tianjin,Shanghai,the US and Japan.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Major performance troupes...and Shanghai in the south.”可知,京剧的主要基地北有北京和天津,南有上海。故选B。
(　　)11.What are the features of the performers’ movements of Beijing Opera
[A] Quick. [B] Colourful.
[C] Representative. [D] Realistic.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“On the stage,the performers combine...and suggestive movements.”可知,京剧演员的动作具有象征性。故选C。
(　　)12.Which of the following cannot be inferred according to the passage
[A] There are four major categories of roles in Beijing Opera.
[B] There are an increasing number of works of Beijing Opera about contemporary life.
[C] Some of the works in Beijing Opera are no longer performed.
[D] The reforms to Beijing Opera are not as successful as planned.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的内容可知,京剧改革后是大有希望和前途的。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
My interest in Chinese Kun opera (昆曲) began when I was eleven or twelve just about the age when one can first fall in love with words and start 　1　 them.At first,my interest was literary.I 　2　 the imaginative language.I copied my favorite words into a notebook.
Then I started 　3　 the rhymes and tones (押韵和腔调) and appreciating the musicality.
Gradually,I　4　 that Kun opera is not only what’s written,it is also the melody (曲调),the dance moves and the dresses.
　5　 I grew up in a northern town with no Kun opera performances,I never imagined I could learn and perform it myself,until I 　6　 Saturday classes with teachers from the Northern Kun Opera Theatre.I was 　7　and often got up before 5 a.m.to go to class.My
　8　 started with the basics,like walking onstage.I understood then that the many constraints (约束) on the form are the only way to artistic 　9　.Performers put in so much effort to show how seemingly　10　 they are onstage.
As I continue　11　Kun opera after moving to the United States for college.I am
　12　to see my rapid progress and how this ancient art form has mixed with my studies and creations in modern art and poetry.When people ask me why Kun opera is connected with my
　13　and with the Western art world today,I say that its values and influences will never
　14　.
Kun opera has a magical power,which means I’m　15　 to it for the rest of my life.
Thanks to this cultural heritage,I know I have a home within myself.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者对昆曲的热爱。
(　　)1.[A] creating [B] collecting [C] discussing [D] dominating
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“ fall in love with words ”和下文的“I copied my favorite words into a notebook.”可知,作者喜欢收集(collecting)昆曲里的词。故选B。
(　　)2.[A] enjoyed [B] enhanced [C] forgot [D] developed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文中的“my interest was literary”和下文中的“the imaginative language”可知,作者喜欢(enjoyed)文学中的那些富有想象力的语言。故选A。
(　　)3.[A] doubting [B] changing [C] noticing [D] ignoring
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处指作者开始注意到(noticing)昆曲的押韵和腔调,并欣赏它的韵律。故选C。
(　　)4.[A] forecasted [B] remembered [C] hoped [D] realized
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处指作者意识到(realized)昆曲不仅仅是写出来的,它还是曲调、舞蹈动作、服装的融合。故选D。
(　　)5.[A] Although [B] Since [C] If [D] Unless
【答案】 B
【解析】 此处指因为(Since)作者在一个没有昆曲表演的北方小镇长大,所以从来没有想过自己可以学习和表演昆曲。故选B。
(　　)6.[A] attended [B] missed [C] canceled [D] taught
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文中的“Saturday classes”可知,作者是去上周六的课,attend classes意为“上课”。故选A。
(　　)7.[A] strong-willed [B] warm-hearted [C] absent-minded [D] bad-tempered
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文中的“often got up before 5 a.m.to go to class”可知,作者每天早上5点前起床去上课,所以作者是意志坚强的(strong-willed)。故选A。
(　　)8.[A] fault [B] panic [C] research [D] training
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文中的“like walking onstage”可知,作者从基础开始训练(training)。故选D。
(　　)9.[A] infection [B] perfection [C] reflection [D] rejection
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文中的“many constraints (约束)...the only way to artistic”可知,诸多约束是为了呈现艺术的完美(perfection)。故选B。
(　　)10.[A] helpless [B] careless [C] selfless [D] skillful
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据句中的“put in so much effort to show how seemingly”可知,表演者付出很多的努力是为了让他们在舞台上看起来技艺精湛(skillful)。故选D。
(　　)11.[A] practicing [B] watching [C] directing [D] suspecting
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据空前的“continue”和上文语境可知,作者每天努力练习昆曲,到美国上大学后继续练习(practicing)昆曲。故选A。
(　　)12.[A] ashamed [B] devoted [C] pleased [D] embarrassed
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文中的“to see my rapid progress...in modern art and poetry”可知,看到自己进步飞速,并且这种古老的艺术形式与自己在现代艺术和诗歌中的研究和创作相结合,作者认为这是很高兴的(pleased)一件事。故选C。
(　　)13.[A] wish [B] route [C] life [D] family
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文中的“this ancient art form has...in modern art and poetry”可知,昆曲与作者的生活(life)息息相关。故选C。
(　　)14.[A] speak up [B] run out [C] break down [D] fade away
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文中的“Kun opera is connected...Western art world today”和下文的“I know I have a home within myself”可知,昆曲的价值和影响永远不会消失(fade away)。故选D。
(　　)15.[A] accustomed [B] attached [C] adjusted [D] adopted
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文中的“My interest in Chinese Kun opera(昆曲)began...”及下文语境可知,作者对昆曲感兴趣,并且余生都会热爱昆曲。be attached to“喜爱,依赖”符合语境,故选B。
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Unit 1　Lights,camera,action!
(限时:35分钟　总分:45分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
There’s a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy—the former scares you half to death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter.But try watching them without the background music and you just might decide they’re not so different after all.Music and movies have been closely connected since the beginning of the film industry—even before the voices of actors were recorded.In movies,music helps to provide a sense of time and place,convey ideas about the characters and,most importantly,draw emotions out of the audience.
Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speed of the music we hear.Using this knowledge,
composers use sudden changes in the speed of movie music to create fear among audience.Slowing the speed of the music will have the opposite effect,bringing about a sense of peace or a dreamlike quality.The use of dissonant(不和谐的)tones and sounds is another technique that increases tension.We naturally become anxious when hearing dissonant sounds because such noises are usually associated with danger,like those that animals make to warn against predators(食肉动物).
Crucial as it is,the best film music is subtle.All that audience are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotion—they couldn’t realize what’s causing it.Only when the music is taken out of the film could audience understand its effects.
In keeping with this principle,some film-makers are even using what’s called “infrasound(次声)” to arouse fear.While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency is below the audible range of the human ear,infrasound has proven to cause anxiety,trembles and even sorrow.
For example,infrasound was used in the soundtrack of a famous 2007 horror movie,and audience showed extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie.“It doesn’t affect everyone equally,” said British writer Philip Ball,but he predicted that we would see more of it used in movies in the future.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。电影和音乐关系密切,音乐对于电影影响重大,文章说明了电影制作者如何用音乐来渲染气氛。
(　　)1.What is the difference between a horror movie and a comedy
[A] Their history. [B] Their background music.
[C] Their actors. [D] Their time and place.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But try watching them without the...so different after all.”可知,如果没有背景音乐,恐怖电影和喜剧电影就没那么不同了,故推断出恐怖电影和喜剧电影的区别在于它们的背景音乐。故选B。
(　　)2.What causes fear among audience
[A] The theme of the music.
[B] The slow speed of the tangle.
[C] The knowledge of the music.
[D] The unexpected change in the music.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Using this knowledge,composers use...to create fear among audience.”可知,作曲家利用电影音乐速度的意想不到的变化给观众制造恐惧,所以音乐速度的意想不到的变化会使观众恐惧。故选D。
(　　)3.What does the underlined word “subtle” in the third paragraph mean
[A] Gentle. [B] Wonderful.
[C] Not immediately obvious. [D] Not extremely attractive.
C
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第三段中画线词后的内容可知,最好的电影音乐是不易被观众立刻察觉的,只有将音乐从电影中抽离时,观众才能发现其作用。故选C。
(　　)4.What do we know about “infrasound” from the last paragraph
[A] It can’t be known to people.
[B] It makes audience relaxed.
[C] It is within the audible range of the human ear.
[D] It will be used more in movies in the future.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“but he predicted that we would see more of it used in movies in the future”可知,Philip Ball预测我们将来会看到更多的电影使用次声。 故选D。
B
(2024-2025学年重庆名校联盟高三检测)
In my early teens,I was once given a film camera as a gift.On receiving it,
I jumped on my bike,headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos,just for me: photos of trees and wildlife.I was out all day.On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty.Rushing home,I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store,
desperate to see how it would come out.I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments,gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood,that simple,deep happiness gradually faded away.One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls,my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room.I suddenly felt a sense of sadness.The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner.I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down.It was a great joy that it still worked.I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went.Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys,to allow me time to myself.
Even if the day is full and busy,I can seize some moments for myself to take photos,to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display,
along with photos I’ve taken.To me,the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside,by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist,and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过重拾青少年时期的摄影爱好重新获得快乐的故事。
(　　)5.What did the author think of photography as a teenager
[A] Encouraging and practical.
[B] Thrilling and rewarding.
[C] Difficult yet interesting.
[D] Tiring yet delightful.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。第一段的“I took many photos then and...for processing.”提到,那时作者拍了很多照片,每次冲洗胶卷后都能得到彩色照片,这些照片定格了珍贵的瞬间,温柔地鼓励着作者继续这一爱好并让作者愿意为冲洗这些胶卷而支付费用。由此可推断,作者青少年时期认为拍照这件事是令人兴奋且值得的。故选B。
(　　)6.Why did the author stop taking photos according to Paragraph 2
[A] Because he was busy with his work.
[B] Because he was struck by sudden sorrow.
[C] Because he experienced increasing pressure.
[D] Because he attempted to behave like an adult.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“The stress growing...in the corner.”可知,作者停止拍照是因为他承受着越来越大的压力。故选C。
(　　)7.What did the author get from picking up his hobby
[A] Better skills of observation.
[B] New journeys in the wild.
[C] Different styles of photography.
[D] More enjoyment in the daily routine.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后两段内容可知,作者通过重新开始拍照,在繁忙的日程中获得了乐趣。故选D。
(　　)8.What can be a suitable title for the text
[A] Admiring Beauty Behind the Lens
[B] Rediscovering Lost Childhood Memories
[C] Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera
[D] Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是最后一段可知,文章讲述了作者通过重拾青少年时期的兴趣爱好而收获快乐的故事。D项“通过摄影重新获得乐趣”作为标题最为合适。故选D。
C
Beijing Opera is a form of Chinese opera which arose in the late 18th century.It became quite popular in the mid-19th century and is now regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Major performance troupes (剧团) are based in Beijing and Tianjin in the north,and Shanghai in the south.The art form has also been introduced to other countries such as the US and Japan,influencing the development of the opera there from some perspective.
There are four major categories (类别) of roles in Beijing Opera,and each category contains various subcategories.On the stage,the performers combine different skills together in one play,including singing,dancing,and combating in symbolic and suggestive movements.They also hold a variety of stylistic conventions that help audiences follow and understand the plot.The layers of meaning within each movement are expressed in time with music.The melodies of Beijing Opera can be divided into two main categories,namely xipi and erhuang.
Melodies include arias (咏叹调),fixed-tune melodies and percussion patterns.
There are over thousands of works in the complete collection of Beijing Opera,
which are based on Chinese history,culture,folklore,and,increasingly,contemporary
life.Many of them,however,are no longer performed on stage.
In recent years,there have been various reforms to Beijing Opera in order to attract more young audience to the theatre.Such attempts include improving performance quality,adapting new performance elements,and performing new and original plays,and the outcome is quite promising.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国国粹京剧的由来及其艺术价值。
(　　)9.How long has Beijing Opera become a popular art form
[A] More than two centuries. [B] About one and a half centuries.
[C] Less than one century. [D] About half a century.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It became quite popular...one of the cultural treasures of China.”可知,京剧在19世纪中期时非常流行,由此可推知,京剧成为流行的艺术形式大约有一个半世纪。故选B。
(　　)10.What major bases of Beijing Opera are mentioned in the passage
[A] Beijing,Tianjin,and the US.
[B] Beijing and Tianjin in the north,and Shanghai in the south.
[C] Beijing and Tianjin,Shanghai and Japan.
[D] Beijing and Tianjin,Shanghai,the US and Japan.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Major performance troupes...
and Shanghai in the south.”可知,京剧的主要基地北有北京和天津,南有
上海。故选B。
(　　)11.What are the features of the performers’ movements of Beijing Opera
[A] Quick. [B] Colourful.
[C] Representative. [D] Realistic.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“On the stage,the performers combine...and suggestive movements.”可知,京剧演员的动作具有象征性。故选C。
(　　)12.Which of the following cannot be inferred according to the passage
[A] There are four major categories of roles in Beijing Opera.
[B] There are an increasing number of works of Beijing Opera about contemporary life.
[C] Some of the works in Beijing Opera are no longer performed.
[D] The reforms to Beijing Opera are not as successful as planned.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的内容可知,京剧改革后是大有希望和前途的。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
My interest in Chinese Kun opera (昆曲) began when I was eleven or twelve just about the age when one can first fall in love with words and start
　1　 them.At first,my interest was literary.I 　2　 the imaginative language.I copied my favorite words into a notebook.Then I started
　3　 the rhymes and tones (押韵和腔调) and appreciating the musicality.
Gradually,I　4　 that Kun opera is not only what’s written,it is also the melody (曲调),the dance moves and the dresses.
　5　 I grew up in a northern town with no Kun opera performances,
I never imagined I could learn and perform it myself,until I 　6　 Saturday classes with teachers from the Northern Kun Opera Theatre.I was 　7　and often got up before 5 a.m.to go to class.My 　8　 started with the basics,like walking onstage.I understood then that the many constraints (约束) on the form are the only way to artistic 　9　.Performers put in so much effort to show how seemingly　10　 they are onstage.
As I continue　11　Kun opera after moving to the United States for college.I am　12　to see my rapid progress and how this ancient art form has mixed with my studies and creations in modern art and poetry.When people ask me why Kun opera is connected with my 　13　and with the Western art world today,I say that its values and influences will never
　14　.
Kun opera has a magical power,which means I’m　15　 to it for the rest of my life.Thanks to this cultural heritage,I know I have a home within myself.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者对昆曲的热爱。
(　　)1.[A] creating [B] collecting
[C] discussing [D] dominating
B
【解析】 根据上文的“ fall in love with words ”和下文的“I copied my favorite words into a notebook.”可知,作者喜欢收集(collecting)昆曲里的词。故选B。
(　　)2.[A] enjoyed [B] enhanced
[C] forgot [D] developed
A
【解析】 根据上文中的“my interest was literary”和下文中的“the imaginative language”可知,作者喜欢(enjoyed)文学中的那些富有想象力的语言。故选A。
(　　)3.[A] doubting [B] changing
[C] noticing [D] ignoring
C
【解析】 此处指作者开始注意到(noticing)昆曲的押韵和腔调,并欣赏它的韵律。故选C。
(　　)4.[A] forecasted [B] remembered
[C] hoped [D] realized
D
【解析】 此处指作者意识到(realized)昆曲不仅仅是写出来的,它还是曲调、舞蹈动作、服装的融合。故选D。
(　　)5.[A] Although [B] Since
[C] If [D] Unless
B
【解析】 此处指因为(Since)作者在一个没有昆曲表演的北方小镇长大,所以从来没有想过自己可以学习和表演昆曲。故选B。
(　　)6.[A] attended [B] missed
[C] canceled [D] taught
A
【解析】 根据下文中的“Saturday classes”可知,作者是去上周六的课,
attend classes意为“上课”。故选A。
(　　)7.[A] strong-willed [B] warm-hearted
[C] absent-minded [D] bad-tempered
A
【解析】 根据下文中的“often got up before 5 a.m.to go to class”可知,
作者每天早上5点前起床去上课,所以作者是意志坚强的(strong-willed)。
故选A。
(　　)8.[A] fault [B] panic
[C] research [D] training
D
【解析】 根据下文中的“like walking onstage”可知,作者从基础开始训练
(training)。故选D。
(　　)9.[A] infection [B] perfection
[C] reflection [D] rejection
B
【解析】 根据上文中的“many constraints (约束)...the only way to artistic”可知,诸多约束是为了呈现艺术的完美(perfection)。故选B。
(　　)10.[A] helpless [B] careless
[C] selfless [D] skillful
D
【解析】 根据句中的“put in so much effort to show how seemingly”可知,表演者付出很多的努力是为了让他们在舞台上看起来技艺精湛(skillful)。
故选D。
(　　)11.[A] practicing [B] watching
[C] directing [D] suspecting
A
【解析】 根据空前的“continue”和上文语境可知,作者每天努力练习昆曲,到美国上大学后继续练习(practicing)昆曲。故选A。
(　　)12.[A] ashamed [B] devoted
[C] pleased [D] embarrassed
C
【解析】 根据下文中的“to see my rapid progress...in modern art and poetry”可知,看到自己进步飞速,并且这种古老的艺术形式与自己在现代艺术和诗歌中的研究和创作相结合,作者认为这是很高兴的(pleased)一件事。故选C。
(　　)13.[A] wish [B] route
[C] life [D] family
C
【解析】 根据上文中的“this ancient art form has...in modern art and poetry”可知,昆曲与作者的生活(life)息息相关。故选C。
(　　)14.[A] speak up [B] run out
[C] break down [D] fade away
D
【解析】 根据上文中的“Kun opera is connected...Western art world today”和下文的“I know I have a home within myself”可知,昆曲的价值和影响永远不会消失(fade away)。故选D。
(　　)15.[A] accustomed [B] attached
[C] adjusted [D] adopted
B
【解析】 根据上文中的“My interest in Chinese Kun opera(昆曲)began...”及下文语境可知,作者对昆曲感兴趣,并且余生都会热爱昆曲。be attached to“喜爱,依赖”符合语境,故选B。

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