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Unit 2　The universal language （原卷版）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
Seated at the grand piano in MIT’s Killian Hall,first-year student Wang played one piece of Mozart’s music.When she’d finished,Kim,a pianist and lecturer at MIT,asked her to move to the back of the hall.Kim tapped at a button.Suddenly,the music Wang had just played poured forth again from a special piano—its keys sinking and rising just as they had with Wang’s fingers on them.Wang stood with a confused expression,taking in a repeat of her own performance.
This unusual lesson took place during a three-week residency (驻留期) of the special piano that obtains the data of live performances and offers students new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music.
Wang was one of several participants to have the experience of hearing herself play while watching the data of her performance move up and down across a screen:colour-coded rectangles (矩形) indicating the speed and duration of each note,and a moving line charting her use of the damper pedal (阻尼踏板).Wang could even edit her own performance when Kim suggested her rhythmic use of the pedal might be unnecessary.Using the interface to erase the pedaling entirely,they listened to the playback again,the notes gaining new clarity.
For Wang,the session introduced an element she’d never experienced since beginning her piano studies.The visual display of how long each key was played and with what speed gave her a more precise demonstration of the ideas of voicing and evenness.
Playing the piano is one of the most complex activities that humans do with their hands.Some people might think the new technology will replace the pianist.In Kim’s view,that human complexity is complemented by this kind of technical possibility.But it doesn’t mean all of the things that go into learning music will be abandoned.It’s going to be an invaluable third partner:the student,the teacher,and the piano.It’s going to play a necessary role in lots of musical efforts.
(　　)1.What happened after Wang finished her performance
[A] Her teacher played a piece of music to compete against her.
[B] She got her performance reviewed on a special piano.
[C] She was asked to comment on her performance.
[D] Her teacher instructed her to improve her skills.
(　　)2.What can we say about the piano technology
[A] It is difficult to operate.
[B] It needs to be more intelligent.
[C] It might reveal users’ privacy.
[D] It is beneficial for students’ learning.
(　　)3.What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph
[A] Technology cannot replace human pianists.
[B] The music world is full of uncertainties.
[C] There won’t be fiercer competition among pianists.
[D] Pianists should be updated with the latest technology.
(　　)4.What can be the best title for the text
[A] Making Full Use of MIT’s Programme
[B] The Evolution of Musical Instruments
[C] Exploring Music with a Special Piano
[D] The Challenges of Learning a New Instrument
B
Hearing live music may be more emotional than listening to a recording of the same tune because it brings about greater activity in the part of the brain linked to processing emotions.
Sascha Frühholz at the University of Zurich in Switzerland and his team composed 12 pieces of music,each lasting 30 seconds.Half were written with the aim of expressing negative emotions,such as sadness and anger.These were slower,less harmonious and included more minor chords (和弦) than the remaining songs,written to arouse positive emotions.
The researchers then employed 27 people who weren’t musically trained,to listen to these 12 pieces twice — once performed by a live pianist,which the participants heard through a speaker,and once as a recording.The order they listened to them was randomly assigned,with 30 seconds of silence in between.People didn’t know when they were hearing a recording or live music.
While listening to the music,the participants lay in an MRI scanner (扫描仪) so the team could monitor their brain activity.The pianist then adapted the volume and speed of the piece according to the brain activity.For example,if someone was showing little activity in response to a positive piece of music,the pianist might play louder.
“Recorded music is not adaptive to now a listener is responding,but live pianists often adapt the music to the audience to get the best response from them,” says Frühholz.
Live performances of both the negative and positive pieces led to increased brain activity in the left amygdala,the region of the brain that is strongly linked to assigning sensory stimuli,such as sounds,to certain emotions.
The recorded tunes caused much less,and more inconsistent,activity in the left amygdala.This matched how emotive the participants rated each piece of music after the experiment.
The findings show that live music strengthens our emotional response,probably due to its free-flowing and active nature.
(　　)5.Which aspect of live music does Sascha Frühholz’s research focus on
[A] The technical skill of live musicians.
[B] The popularity of live music concerts.
[C] Its emotional impact on listeners’ brain.
[D] Its lack of interaction with the audience.
(　　)6.What made the audience receive the best response from live musicians
[A] Their harmonious tune.
[B] Their emotional performance.
[C] Their connection with the audience.
[D] Their adjustment to the listeners.
(　　)7.How did the researchers conduct the experiment
[A] By analysing the data.
[B] By comparing brain activity.
[C] By grouping the participants.
[D] By asking certain questions.
(　　)8.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] What Could Live Music Bring Us
[B] What Emotions Could Live Music Express
[C] Why does Live Music Make Us So Emotional
[D] Why does Live Music Outweigh Recorded Music
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2024-2025学年广东东莞高三期中检测)
Art is all around us.It can be found everywhere,including fancy galleries,people’s living rooms,and on the sides of buildings.So,why is art important
It promotes expression and creativity.As humans,we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication.1.　 　　 It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak.In fact,participation in the arts may even assist kids with language,motor skills,and visual learning development.
2.　　　 When someone applies for a job,there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping.However,many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define.Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members.
It provides historical context.3.　　　 This is why people devote their lives to studying cave art,Shakespearean plays,and so much more.When we take the time to dive into art created in the past,we can learn about other generations and eras.We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.4.　　　
In therapy(疗法)settings,art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss.5.　　　 In one important study,children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting.This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.
A.These are its major benefits.
B.Children love to draw,sing,and dance.
C.Art and human history go hand-in-hand.
D.How does it have an impact on our life
E.It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.
F.It can help people handle both their past and present problems.
G.Similarly,future generations will learn about our current events through our art.
Ⅲ.语法填空(每题1.5分,共15分)
It was several years ago,1.　　　　 Zakirova came to Shanghai to study,that she discovered a local park filled with elderly people 2.　　　　 (dance) in the early morning.No one judges the dancers for a misstep or for not keeping up with the rhythm.They simply dance and enjoy the moment.Usually,3.　　　　 (experience) dancers lead,while newcomers observe,learn,and eventually join in.4.　　　　 (occasion),she’d also join and dance with the Chinese.In her opinion,this public activity ignores age and background,offering 5.　　　　 effective method to handle physical inactivity that often goes hand in hand with aging.It is a heartwarming proof to the openness and liveliness of modern Chinese society:Older people and retired people gather,not just 6.　　　　 (exercise),but to socialise and form new connections.
By the time she came to China,Zakirova 7.　　 　　 (take) part in various dances,
including traditional Uzbek dances and various other cultural dances.On campus,she taught students from other corners of the world Uzbek dances in exchange 8.　　　　 the learning of dances from their traditions.Outside the university,she often found 9.　　 　　 (she) wandering into parks watching the public square dances.
These two worlds—the public dancing in China and the Uzbek dance tradition—have shaped her life and brought her boundless joy.
Dancing,whether in China 10.　　　　 Uzbekistan,serves as a reminder that the joy of dance goes beyond borders,languages,and backgrounds.
Unit 2　The universal language （解析版）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
Seated at the grand piano in MIT’s Killian Hall,first-year student Wang played one piece of Mozart’s music.When she’d finished,Kim,a pianist and lecturer at MIT,asked her to move to the back of the hall.Kim tapped at a button.Suddenly,the music Wang had just played poured forth again from a special piano—its keys sinking and rising just as they had with Wang’s fingers on them.Wang stood with a confused expression,taking in a repeat of her own performance.
This unusual lesson took place during a three-week residency (驻留期) of the special piano that obtains the data of live performances and offers students new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music.
Wang was one of several participants to have the experience of hearing herself play while watching the data of her performance move up and down across a screen:colour-coded rectangles (矩形) indicating the speed and duration of each note,and a moving line charting her use of the damper pedal (阻尼踏板).Wang could even edit her own performance when Kim suggested her rhythmic use of the pedal might be unnecessary.Using the interface to erase the pedaling entirely,they listened to the playback again,the notes gaining new clarity.
For Wang,the session introduced an element she’d never experienced since beginning her piano studies.The visual display of how long each key was played and with what speed gave her a more precise demonstration of the ideas of voicing and evenness.
Playing the piano is one of the most complex activities that humans do with their hands.Some people might think the new technology will replace the pianist.In Kim’s view,that human complexity is complemented by this kind of technical possibility.But it doesn’t mean all of the things that go into learning music will be abandoned.It’s going to be an invaluable third partner:the student,the teacher,and the piano.It’s going to play a necessary role in lots of musical efforts.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院(MIT)使用的一个特殊的设备,它能够通过获取现场表演的数据,为学生提供学习和实验音乐的新可能性。
(　　)1.What happened after Wang finished her performance
[A] Her teacher played a piece of music to compete against her.
[B] She got her performance reviewed on a special piano.
[C] She was asked to comment on her performance.
[D] Her teacher instructed her to improve her skills.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容以及第三段中的“Wang was one of several participants to...the damper pedal (阻尼踏板).”可知,当Wang演奏完莫扎特的音乐后,她的老师Kim请她走到大厅后面,并使用一架特殊的钢琴再次播放了她刚刚演奏的音乐。这架钢琴不仅能够获取现场表演的数据,还能在屏幕上展示这些数据。由此可知,Wang的表演在这架特殊的钢琴上得到了回顾和分析。故选B。
(　　)2.What can we say about the piano technology
[A] It is difficult to operate.
[B] It needs to be more intelligent.
[C] It might reveal users’ privacy.
[D] It is beneficial for students’ learning.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容以及最后一段中的“In Kim’s view,that human complexity...lots of musical efforts.”可知,这架特殊的钢琴不仅能够获取现场表演的数据,还能在屏幕上显示这些数据,如音符的速度、持续时间和阻尼踏板的使用情况等;而这些可以使学生能够更精确地了解自己的演奏情况,从而有助于他们的学习。故选D。
(　　)3.What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph
[A] Technology cannot replace human pianists.
[B] The music world is full of uncertainties.
[C] There won’t be fiercer competition among pianists.
[D] Pianists should be updated with the latest technology.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者认为这项技术虽然提供了新的可能性,但它并不能取代人类钢琴家的角色。故选A。
(　　)4.What can be the best title for the text
[A] Making Full Use of MIT’s Programme
[B] The Evolution of Musical Instruments
[C] Exploring Music with a Special Piano
[D] The Challenges of Learning a New Instrument
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是根据第二段内容可知,本文主要围绕一架特殊的钢琴展开,介绍了它的功能以及它如何为学生提供学习和实验音乐的新可能性,而在最后一段,文章明确提到了这架钢琴将在音乐学习和演奏中发挥重要的作用,因此C项最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
B
Hearing live music may be more emotional than listening to a recording of the same tune because it brings about greater activity in the part of the brain linked to processing emotions.
Sascha Frühholz at the University of Zurich in Switzerland and his team composed 12 pieces of music,each lasting 30 seconds.Half were written with the aim of expressing negative emotions,such as sadness and anger.These were slower,less harmonious and included more minor chords (和弦) than the remaining songs,written to arouse positive emotions.
The researchers then employed 27 people who weren’t musically trained,to listen to these 12 pieces twice — once performed by a live pianist,which the participants heard through a speaker,and once as a recording.The order they listened to them was randomly assigned,with 30 seconds of silence in between.People didn’t know when they were hearing a recording or live music.
While listening to the music,the participants lay in an MRI scanner (扫描仪) so the team could monitor their brain activity.The pianist then adapted the volume and speed of the piece according to the brain activity.For example,if someone was showing little activity in response to a positive piece of music,the pianist might play louder.
“Recorded music is not adaptive to now a listener is responding,but live pianists often adapt the music to the audience to get the best response from them,” says Frühholz.
Live performances of both the negative and positive pieces led to increased brain activity in the left amygdala,the region of the brain that is strongly linked to assigning sensory stimuli,such as sounds,to certain emotions.
The recorded tunes caused much less,and more inconsistent,activity in the left amygdala.This matched how emotive the participants rated each piece of music after the experiment.
The findings show that live music strengthens our emotional response,probably due to its free-flowing and active nature.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了苏黎世大学的Sascha Frühholz团队的研究发现,听现场音乐比听录音音乐更能激发大脑情绪处理区域的活动,这可能是因为现场音乐更具互动性和流动性。
(　　)5.Which aspect of live music does Sascha Frühholz’s research focus on
[A] The technical skill of live musicians.
[B] The popularity of live music concerts.
[C] Its emotional impact on listeners’ brain.
[D] Its lack of interaction with the audience.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,Sascha Frühholz的研究重点是现场音乐对听众大脑的情感影响。故选C。
(　　)6.What made the audience receive the best response from live musicians
[A] Their harmonious tune.
[B] Their emotional performance.
[C] Their connection with the audience.
[D] Their adjustment to the listeners.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段中Frühholz说的话可知,现场音乐家对听众的调整使得听众从现场音乐家那里得到了最好的回应。故选D。
(　　)7.How did the researchers conduct the experiment
[A] By analysing the data.
[B] By comparing brain activity.
[C] By grouping the participants.
[D] By asking certain questions.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段前两句以及第六段内容可知,研究人员是通过比较大脑活动来做实验的。故选B。
(　　)8.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] What Could Live Music Bring Us
[B] What Emotions Could Live Music Express
[C] Why does Live Music Make Us So Emotional
[D] Why does Live Music Outweigh Recorded Music
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第一段以及最后一段内容可知,本文主要介绍了苏黎世大学的Sascha Frühholz团队的研究发现,听现场音乐比听录音音乐更能激发大脑情绪处理区域的活动,其原因是现场音乐更具互动性和流动性。由此可推知,C项最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2024-2025学年广东东莞高三期中检测)
Art is all around us.It can be found everywhere,including fancy galleries,people’s living rooms,and on the sides of buildings.So,why is art important
It promotes expression and creativity.As humans,we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication.1.　 　　 It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak.In fact,participation in the arts may even assist kids with language,motor skills,and visual learning development.
2.　　　 When someone applies for a job,there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping.However,many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define.Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members.
It provides historical context.3.　　　 This is why people devote their lives to studying cave art,Shakespearean plays,and so much more.When we take the time to dive into art created in the past,we can learn about other generations and eras.We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.4.　　　
In therapy(疗法)settings,art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss.5.　　　 In one important study,children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting.This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.
A.These are its major benefits.
B.Children love to draw,sing,and dance.
C.Art and human history go hand-in-hand.
D.How does it have an impact on our life
E.It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.
F.It can help people handle both their past and present problems.
G.Similarly,future generations will learn about our current events through our art.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术无处不在并在生活中扮演着重要角色。
1.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文的“ It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak.”可知,此处强调的是艺术在孩子们身上所发挥的作用。B项引起下文,下文中的they指代B项中的Children。故选B。
2.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据后文的“Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members.”可知,本段强调的是艺术与某种技能有关系,并以找工作为例进行说明。E项中的soft skills概括了下文的a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members。故选E。
3.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据本段主旨句“It provides historical context.”可知,艺术对人类的影响还体现在历史方面。C项呼应主旨句。故选C。
4.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据前文“ We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.”可知,此处强调的是我们可以通过艺术来学习前人的经验。G项符合文意,与上文承接自然。故选G。
5.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据前文“In therapy(疗法)settings,art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss.”可知,此处强调的是艺术具有改善负面情绪的功能。F项符合文意,选项中的problems指的就是负面情绪。故选F。
Ⅲ.语法填空(每题1.5分,共15分)
It was several years ago,1.　　　　 Zakirova came to Shanghai to study,that she discovered a local park filled with elderly people 2.　　　　 (dance) in the early morning.No one judges the dancers for a misstep or for not keeping up with the rhythm.They simply dance and enjoy the moment.Usually,3.　　　　 (experience) dancers lead,while newcomers observe,learn,and eventually join in.4.　　　　 (occasion),she’d also join and dance with the Chinese.In her opinion,this public activity ignores age and background,offering 5.　　　　 effective method to handle physical inactivity that often goes hand in hand with aging.It is a heartwarming proof to the openness and liveliness of modern Chinese society:Older people and retired people gather,not just 6.　　　　 (exercise),but to socialise and form new connections.
By the time she came to China,Zakirova 7.　　 　　 (take) part in various dances,
including traditional Uzbek dances and various other cultural dances.On campus,she taught students from other corners of the world Uzbek dances in exchange 8.　　　　 the learning of dances from their traditions.Outside the university,she often found 9.　　 　　 (she) wandering into parks watching the public square dances.
These two worlds—the public dancing in China and the Uzbek dance tradition—have shaped her life and brought her boundless joy.
Dancing,whether in China 10.　　　　 Uzbekistan,serves as a reminder that the joy of dance goes beyond borders,languages,and backgrounds.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Zakirova的经历和感受,展现了她在中国学习期间对当地广场舞文化的观察和体验,以及她个人对舞蹈的理解和感悟。
1.【答案】 when
【解析】 考查定语从句。此处是非限制性定语从句,先行词为“several years ago”,关系词替代先行词在从句中作时间状语。故填when。
2.【答案】 dancing
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空处为非谓语动词作后置定语,被修饰词“elderly people”和动词“dance”之间为主动关系,应用现在分词。故填dancing。
3.【答案】 experienced
【解析】 考查形容词。空处修饰名词“dancers”,应用形容词作定语,意为“经验丰富的”。故填experienced。
4.【答案】 Occasionally
【解析】 考查副词。空处应用副词作状语修饰后面整个句子,意为“偶尔”;空处位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Occasionally。
5.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。空处修饰可数名词单数method,表泛指,且effective以元音音素开头,应用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
6.【答案】 to exercise
【解析】 考查动词不定式。分析句子结构并结合句意可知,空处作目的状语,应用动词不定式。故填to exercise。
7.【答案】 had taken
【解析】 考查动词的时态。分析句子结构可知,空处为谓语动词,结合状语从句的时态可知,主语发出的动作发生在过去的过去,应用过去完成时。故填had taken。
8.【答案】 for
【解析】 考查介词。固定短语in exchange for,意为“作为……的交换”。故填for。
9.【答案】 herself
【解析】 考查反身代词。空处作宾语,表示主语本身,应用反身代词。故填herself。
10.【答案】 or
【解析】 考查固定句式。whether...or...是固定句式,意为“无论是……还是……”。故填or。
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
Seated at the grand piano in MIT’s Killian Hall,first-year student Wang played one piece of Mozart’s music.When she’d finished,Kim,a pianist and lecturer at MIT,asked her to move to the back of the hall.Kim tapped at a button.Suddenly,the music Wang had just played poured forth again from a special piano—its keys sinking and rising just as they had with Wang’s fingers on them.Wang stood with a confused expression,taking in a repeat of her own performance.
This unusual lesson took place during a three-week residency (驻留期) of the special piano that obtains the data of live performances and offers students new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music.
Wang was one of several participants to have the experience of hearing herself play while watching the data of her performance move up and down across a screen:colour-coded rectangles (矩形) indicating the speed and duration of each note,and a moving line charting her use of the damper pedal (阻尼踏板).Wang could even edit her own performance when Kim suggested her rhythmic use of the pedal might be unnecessary.
Using the interface to erase the pedaling entirely,they listened to the playback again,the notes gaining new clarity.
For Wang,the session introduced an element she’d never experienced since beginning her piano studies.The visual display of how long each key was played and with what speed gave her a more precise demonstration of the ideas of voicing and evenness.
Playing the piano is one of the most complex activities that humans do with their hands.Some people might think the new technology will replace the pianist.In Kim’s view,that human complexity is complemented by this kind of technical possibility.But it doesn’t mean all of the things that go into learning music will be abandoned.It’s going to be an invaluable third partner:the student,the teacher,and the piano.It’s going to play a necessary role in lots of musical efforts.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院(MIT)使用的一个特殊的设备,它能够通过获取现场表演的数据,为学生提供学习和实验音乐的新可能性。
(　　)1.What happened after Wang finished her performance
[A] Her teacher played a piece of music to compete against her.
[B] She got her performance reviewed on a special piano.
[C] She was asked to comment on her performance.
[D] Her teacher instructed her to improve her skills.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容以及第三段中的“Wang was one of several participants to...the damper pedal (阻尼踏板).”可知,当Wang演奏完莫扎特的音乐后,她的老师Kim请她走到大厅后面,并使用一架特殊的钢琴再次播放了她刚刚演奏的音乐。这架钢琴不仅能够获取现场表演的数据,还能在屏幕上展示这些数据。由此可知,Wang的表演在这架特殊的钢琴上得到了回顾和分析。故选B。
(　　)2.What can we say about the piano technology
[A] It is difficult to operate.
[B] It needs to be more intelligent.
[C] It might reveal users’ privacy.
[D] It is beneficial for students’ learning.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容以及最后一段中的“In Kim’s view,that human complexity...lots of musical efforts.”可知,这架特殊的钢琴不仅能够获取现场表演的数据,还能在屏幕上显示这些数据,如音符的速度、持续时间和阻尼踏板的使用情况等;而这些可以使学生能够更精确地了解自己的演奏情况,从而有助于他们的学习。故选D。
(　　)3.What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph
[A] Technology cannot replace human pianists.
[B] The music world is full of uncertainties.
[C] There won’t be fiercer competition among pianists.
[D] Pianists should be updated with the latest technology.
A
【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者认为这项技术虽然提供了新的可能性,但它并不能取代人类钢琴家的角色。故选A。
(　　)4.What can be the best title for the text
[A] Making Full Use of MIT’s Programme
[B] The Evolution of Musical Instruments
[C] Exploring Music with a Special Piano
[D] The Challenges of Learning a New Instrument
C
【解析】标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是根据第二段内容可知,本文主要围绕一架特殊的钢琴展开,介绍了它的功能以及它如何为学生提供学习和实验音乐的新可能性,而在最后一段,文章明确提到了这架钢琴将在音乐学习和演奏中发挥重要的作用,因此C项最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
B
Hearing live music may be more emotional than listening to a recording of the same tune because it brings about greater activity in the part of the brain linked to processing emotions.
Sascha Frühholz at the University of Zurich in Switzerland and his team composed 12 pieces of music,each lasting 30 seconds.Half were written with the aim of expressing negative emotions,such as sadness and anger.
These were slower,less harmonious and included more minor chords (和弦) than the remaining songs,written to arouse positive emotions.
The researchers then employed 27 people who weren’t musically trained,to listen to these 12 pieces twice — once performed by a live pianist,which the participants heard through a speaker,and once as a recording.The order they listened to them was randomly assigned,with 30 seconds of silence in between.People didn’t know when they were hearing a recording or live music.
While listening to the music,the participants lay in an MRI scanner (扫描仪) so the team could monitor their brain activity.The pianist then adapted the volume and speed of the piece according to the brain activity.For example,
if someone was showing little activity in response to a positive piece of music,
the pianist might play louder.
“Recorded music is not adaptive to now a listener is responding,but live pianists often adapt the music to the audience to get the best response from them,” says Frühholz.
Live performances of both the negative and positive pieces led to increased brain activity in the left amygdala,the region of the brain that is strongly linked to assigning sensory stimuli,such as sounds,to certain emotions.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了苏黎世大学的Sascha Frühholz团队的研究发现,听现场音乐比听录音音乐更能激发大脑情绪处理区域的活动,这可能是因为现场音乐更具互动性和流动性。
The recorded tunes caused much less,and more inconsistent,activity in the left amygdala.This matched how emotive the participants rated each piece of music after the experiment.
The findings show that live music strengthens our emotional response,
probably due to its free-flowing and active nature.
(　　)5.Which aspect of live music does Sascha Frühholz’s research focus on
[A] The technical skill of live musicians.
[B] The popularity of live music concerts.
[C] Its emotional impact on listeners’ brain.
[D] Its lack of interaction with the audience.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,Sascha Frühholz的研究重点是现场音乐对听众大脑的情感影响。故选C。
(　　)6.What made the audience receive the best response from live musicians
[A] Their harmonious tune.
[B] Their emotional performance.
[C] Their connection with the audience.
[D] Their adjustment to the listeners.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段中Frühholz说的话可知,现场音乐家对听众的调整使得听众从现场音乐家那里得到了最好的回应。故选D。
(　　)7.How did the researchers conduct the experiment
[A] By analysing the data.
[B] By comparing brain activity.
[C] By grouping the participants.
[D] By asking certain questions.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段前两句以及第六段内容可知,研究人员是通过比较大脑活动来做实验的。故选B。
(　　)8.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] What Could Live Music Bring Us
[B] What Emotions Could Live Music Express
[C] Why does Live Music Make Us So Emotional
[D] Why does Live Music Outweigh Recorded Music
C
【解析】标题归纳题。根据第一段以及最后一段内容可知,本文主要介绍了苏黎世大学的Sascha Frühholz团队的研究发现,听现场音乐比听录音音乐更能激发大脑情绪处理区域的活动,其原因是现场音乐更具互动性和流动性。由此可推知,C项最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2024-2025学年广东东莞高三期中检测)
Art is all around us.It can be found everywhere,including fancy galleries,people’s living rooms,and on the sides of buildings.So,why is art important
It promotes expression and creativity.As humans,we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication.1.　　　 It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak.In fact,participation in the arts may even assist kids with language,motor skills,and visual learning development.
B
2.　　　 When someone applies for a job,there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping.However,many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define.Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members.
E
It provides historical context.3.　　　 This is why people devote their lives to studying cave art,Shakespearean plays,and so much more.When we take the time to dive into art created in the past,we can learn about other generations and eras.We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.4.　　　
C
G
In therapy(疗法)settings,art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss.5.　　　 In one important study,children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting.This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.
F
A.These are its major benefits.
B.Children love to draw,sing,and dance.
C.Art and human history go hand-in-hand.
D.How does it have an impact on our life
E.It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.
F.It can help people handle both their past and present problems.
G.Similarly,future generations will learn about our current events through our art.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术无处不在并在生活中扮演着重要角色。
1.【解析】 根据后文的“ It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak.”可知,此处强调的是艺术在孩子们身上所发挥的作用。B项引起下文,下文中的they指代B项中的Children。故选B。
2.【解析】 根据后文的“Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members.”可知,本段强调的是艺术与某种技能有关系,并以找工作为例进行说明。E项中的soft skills概括了下文的a person’s ability to adapt to change,think creatively,or collaborate with team members。故选E。
3.【解析】 根据本段主旨句“It provides historical context.”可知,艺术对人类的影响还体现在历史方面。C项呼应主旨句。故选C。
4.【解析】 根据前文“ We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.”可知,此处强调的是我们可以通过艺术来学习前人的经验。G项符合文意,与上文承接自然。故选G。
5.【解析】 根据前文“In therapy(疗法)settings,art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss.”可知,此处强调的是艺术具有改善负面情绪的功能。F项符合文意,选项中的problems指的就是负面情绪。故选F。
Ⅲ.语法填空(每题1.5分,共15分)
It was several years ago,1.　　　　 Zakirova came to Shanghai to study,that she discovered a local park filled with elderly people
2.　 　　　 (dance) in the early morning.No one judges the dancers for a misstep or for not keeping up with the rhythm.They simply dance and enjoy the moment.Usually,3.　　　 　 (experience) dancers lead,while newcomers observe,learn,and eventually join in.
when
dancing
experienced
4.　　 　　 (occasion),she’d also join and dance with the Chinese.In her opinion,this public activity ignores age and background,offering 5.
effective method to handle physical inactivity that often goes hand in hand with aging.It is a heartwarming proof to the openness and liveliness of modern Chinese society:Older people and retired people gather,not just
6.　　 　　 (exercise),but to socialise and form new connections.
Occasionally
an
to exercise
By the time she came to China,Zakirova 7.　　 　　 (take) part in various dances,including traditional Uzbek dances and various other cultural dances.On campus,she taught students from other corners of the world Uzbek dances in exchange 8.　　　　 the learning of dances from their traditions.Outside the university,she often found 9.　　　　 (she) wandering into parks watching the public square dances.
had taken
for
herself
These two worlds—the public dancing in China and the Uzbek dance tradition—have shaped her life and brought her boundless joy.
Dancing,whether in China 10.　　　　 Uzbekistan,serves as a reminder that the joy of dance goes beyond borders,languages,and backgrounds.
or
【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Zakirova的经历和感受,展现了她在中国学习期间对当地广场舞文化的观察和体验,以及她个人对舞蹈的理解和感悟。
1.【解析】考查定语从句。此处是非限制性定语从句,先行词为“several years ago”,关系词替代先行词在从句中作时间状语。故填when。
2.【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空处为非谓语动词作后置定语,被修饰词“elderly people”和动词“dance”之间为主动关系,应用现在分词。故填dancing。
3.【解析】考查形容词。空处修饰名词“dancers”,应用形容词作定语,意为“经验丰富的”。故填experienced。
4.【解析】 考查副词。空处应用副词作状语修饰后面整个句子,意为“偶尔”;空处位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Occasionally。
5.【解析】考查冠词。空处修饰可数名词单数method,表泛指,且effective以元音音素开头,应用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
6.【解析】 考查动词不定式。分析句子结构并结合句意可知,空处作目的状语,应用动词不定式。故填to exercise。
7.【解析】考查动词的时态。分析句子结构可知,空处为谓语动词,结合状语从句的时态可知,主语发出的动作发生在过去的过去,应用过去完成时。故填had taken。
8.【解析】 考查介词。固定短语in exchange for,意为“作为……的交换”。故填for。
9.【解析】考查反身代词。空处作宾语,表示主语本身,应用反身代词。故填herself。
10.【解析】 考查固定句式。whether...or...是固定句式,意为“无论是……还是……”。故填or。

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