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Unit 2　课时作业(一)
(分值:45分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10题;每题1分,共10分)
1.I don’t know the title but I recognise the 　　　　 (曲调).
2.The girl came in and 　　　　 (耳语) something in the teacher’s ear.
3.With many wild animals gradually dying out,the present situation　　　　 (值得) attention.
4.The change in his study attitude was so 　　　　 (突然的) that his teachers and classmates were all surprised.
5.Failing the exam brought me deep 　　　　 (悲伤),but I decided to learn from it.
6.Maybe debate is going to be less 　　　　 (令人愉快的),but it will always be more productive.
7.The girl was 　　　　 (哭泣) in the park alone because she had lost her beloved pet dog.
8.We will remember the happy time we spent together in school 　　　　 (永远),no matter how far we go in the future.
9.This course 　　　　 (保证) to improve your English skills in six months.
10.When I encounter problems in my studies,my father will listen to me patiently and encourage me to 　　　　 (克服) the difficulties bravely.
【答案】 1.tune　2.whispered　3.deserves　
4.dramatic　5.sorrow　6.pleasant　
7.weeping　8.forever　9.guarantees　
10.overcome
Ⅱ.句子语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分,共15分)
1.The 　　　　 (combine) of hard work and perseverance led to her success in the exam.
2.Television has changed the size and social 　　　　 (compose) of the audience at great sporting occasions.
3.The health security systems of many countries are undergoing considerable　　　　 (transform).
4.Only in this way can we live in more comfortable and beautiful　　　　 (surround).
5.Mike,Mary and I had a discussion about the 　　　　(adapt) of the classic literature yesterday.
6.I have to say in her 　　　　 (defend) that she knew nothing about it beforehand.
7.Upon hearing the bad news,she couldn’t hide her 　　　　 (sorrow) emotions.
8.The teacher told us that in order to achieve good grades,we must find 　　　　 (rely) learning methods.
9.His 　　　　 (perform) in the English speech contest yesterday was exceptionally well.
10.He has shown 　　　　 (consist) progress in his language skills over the past year.
【答案】 1.combination　2.composition　
3.transformation　4.surroundings　
5.adaptation　6.defence　7.sorrowful　
8.reliable　9.performance　10.consistent
Ⅲ.情境写作(共5题;每题2分,共10分)
1.Standing on the stage to receive the award,　　　　　　　　　　(兴奋而自豪),the student knew that all his efforts had paid off.
2.When I saw the math problem,I 　　　　　　　　　　　　 (陷入了沉思),trying to find a solution.
3.As we grow older,we must 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(学着去依靠自己) to manage our time,or else we will fall behind in our studies.
4.The teacher usually gives 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (额外举一个例子) to help us understand better.
5.In her art projects,she 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (把传统技巧与现代元素结合起来) to create unique pieces.
【答案】 1.excited and proud　2.went deep in thought　3.learn to depend/rely on ourselves　4.an extra example for good measure　5.combines traditional techniques with modern elements
Ⅳ.阅读理解(共4题;每题2.5分,共10分)
　　I was 11 years old when I asked my mum for piano lessons in 2010.We were in the economic crisis.She said a polite “no”.
That didn’t stop me.I searched the measurements of a keyboard,drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk.I would click notes on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head.I spent six months playing without touching a real piano.Once my mum saw that I was serious,she bought me 10 lessons under pressure.
I still remember the first one.I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was.I sat my grade one after eight lessons.Though once I started secondary school,we couldn’t afford lessons again.I passed grade three,and then grade five,practising only on my piece of paper.
One evening,when I was about 13,my mum said she had a surprise for me;it was an electronic keyboard.It was the first time I’d played for her.She was in shock.
My school didn’t offer music A-level.I found a school for young musicians.But I had to pass a difficult test.Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written.I felt overwhelmed.To my amazement,I was offered a place at last.
At the school,I spent two years working as hard as I could,performed to raise money and saved enough to buy my first piano.
When I left the school,I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music prize.I am now at the Guildhall School in London.I feel proud—it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano,and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools.
The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano—what we call mental practice.The paper piano helped arouse my curiosity about how music works and the building blocks that form the pieces.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者年少时,对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣,但家人无法供作者上钢琴课。然而作者并没有放弃梦想,而是自己画了一个纸钢琴来练习,经过坚持不懈地努力,作者最终进入了世界一流的音乐学校学习。
(　　)1.What eventually drove the author’s mother to buy him lessons
[A]His first brilliant performance.
[B]His talent for the piano.
[C]His serious attitude.
[D]The improvement in economic conditions.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,妈妈最终意识到作者说想要上钢琴课是认真的,所以还是顶着压力给作者购买了钢琴课。故选C。
(　　)2.Which of the following can best describe the author
[A]Honest. [B]Determined.
[C]Humorous. [D]Optimistic.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据前两段内容可知,尽管作者想要上钢琴课的请求被妈妈拒绝了,但是作者没有气馁,制作了一个纸钢琴来练习,说明作者是很有决心的。故选B。
(　　)3.What emotion does the underlined word “irony” convey in the last paragraph
[A]Surprising. [B]Annoying.
[C]Pleasant. [D]Disappointing.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句及最后一段第一句可知,作者在世界一流的音乐学校之一里学习,但是仍然会用纸钢琴进行练习,由此可知,这件事应是令人意外的、诧异的。故选A。
(　　)4.Why does the author write this article
[A]To share mental training skills.
[B]To describe his piano learning experience.
[C]To show how expensive it is to learn an instrument.
[D]To encourage people to stick to their dreams.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知,本文讲述了作者年少时,对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣,但因为经济原因无法上钢琴课。然而作者坚持自己的梦想,最终进入世界一流的音乐学校就读的故事。由此可知,作者写本文的目的是鼓励人们要坚持自己的梦想。故选D。Unit 2　课时作业(三)
(分值:42分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10题;每题1分,共10分)
1.She often comes up with 　　　　 (独特的,与众不同的) ideas for her art projects.
2.They decided to go for a hike near a 　　　　 (小溪) during their school trip,enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
3.On the Internet,we can access 　　　　 (大量的) amounts of learning resources to help us study better.
4.Her outstanding musical talent soon helped her gain a good 　　　　 (名誉) in the music industry.
5.His 　　　　 (非凡的) creativity in writing short stories has made him a favourite among his classmates.
6.Reading those 　　　　 (鼓舞人心的) books about successful people always gives me the motivation to work harder.
7.His 　　　　 (巧妙的) solution to the math problem showed a deep understanding of the subject.
8.I turned down the 　　　　 (音量) of my headphones a bit to avoid disturbing other classmates.
9.She performed a 　　　　 (引人注目的) dance at the school’s art festival,winning rounds of applause from the audience.
10.The team is 　　　　 (极其需要的) for a win after losing several games in a row.
Ⅱ.句子语法填空(共8题;每题1.5分,共12分)
1.He really lives up to his reputation 　　　　 a “walking dictionary”.
2.Although he has a large number of books in his 　　　　 (possess),he still borrows more from the library to expand his knowledge.
3.We are going on an outing next week,and I would like to invite you to 　　　　 (company) me.
4.An argument with a friend made me feel 　　　　 (depress),and I didn’t know how to solve it.
5.His passion for volunteering and community service is widely regarded 　　　　 a great example among his peers.
6.Upon arriving home,the little girl saw her birthday presents and broke 　　　　 a smile.
7.Arnold is very 　　　　 about academic research and he always participates in relevant activities with great 　　　　.(enthusiastic)
8.Although he is 　　　　 (gift) in mathematics,he still needs to study hard to achieve excellent results in the math competitions.
Ⅲ.情境写作(共5题;每题2分,共10分)
1.We were playing football on the playground,and 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (突然下起雨来).
2.I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (看到老师在对我们微笑) when we entered the classroom.
3.By the time I went to bed last night,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (我已经把明天的演讲稿准备好了).
4.The weather was 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (如此冷以至于我们不得不整天待在室内).
5.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (他迫切想要赢得辩论比赛) and prove his abilities.
Ⅳ.阅读理解(共4题;每题2.5分,共10分)
　　From strumming a guitar next to a campfire to entertaining guests with a piano piece at a formal dinner,being able to play a musical instrument is unquestionably rewarding.Studies comparing the mental abilities of musicians and non-musicians often show that musical training is related to small,but significant,cognitive (认知的) benefits even when other factors,such as social and economic status,are accounted for.Indeed,there is evidence that just two years of such training enhances cognition.
However,it has remained unclear whether these enhanced cognitive skills are just temporary.
It is difficult to determine if cognitive changes associated with learning how to play an instrument remain throughout a person’s lifetime.On a single day in 1947,the Scottish movement tested the intelligence of almost every 11-year-old child who attended school in the country.Researchers at Edinburgh University’s Reid School of Music realised it was not too late to ask the original participants about their musical experiences.
The researchers developed a questionnaire that collected information about lifetime musical experience.This was completed by the surviving members who returned to the study for further testing in 2018.The participants were asked how many instruments they played and what their training was like.They were also asked to record how many years of regular practice they had and what performance level they had reached.A total of 366 members provided usable information and 117 revealed that they had some degree of experience with musical instruments.
Overall,the researchers found that a significant positive relationship existed between playing an instrument and change in cognitive ability over time.More specifically,the more years and more hours of practice with an instrument that a person had,the more likely they were to show a positive cognitive change over the course of their life.Precisely why learning to play a musical instrument has these effects remains unclear.The researchers theorise that driving people to regularly use a mix of focused attention,coordination,auditory-motor skills and memory results in advantageous cognitive changes.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究结果表明,演奏乐器可以增强长期认知能力。
(　　)1.What is the main idea of the first paragraph
[A]The effect of playing the guitar and the piano.
[B]The benefits of playing a musical instrument.
[C]The association between music and economic status.
[D]The gap between musicians and non-musicians.
(　　)2.Which of the following is true about the Edinburgh research
[A]It surveyed 366 participants.
[B]Its participants were old men or women.
[C]It required participants to purchase musical instruments.
[D]Its findings revealed why music influenced cognition.
(　　)3.What was the result collected in the 1947 Scottish movement used as
[A]A database. [B]An example.
[C]A cause. [D]An objective.
(　　)4.Which is the most suitable title for this text
[A]Musical Instruments Strengthen Immediate Cognitive Abilities
[B]Musical Instruments Have an Adverse Effect on Intelligence
[C]Playing a Musical Instrument Enhances Long-term Cognition
[D]Playing an Instrument Minimises Temporary Cognitive ChangesUnit 2　课时作业(四)
单元知识综合练
(分值:48.5分)
Ⅰ.熟词生义(共6题;每题1分,共6分)
1.The leaves on the trees whispered softly in the breeze as if they were sharing secrets,
creating a very peaceful scene.　　　　　　　
2.Losing the opportunity to participate in the competition was a grave setback for him,which made him very disappointed.　　　　　　　
3.The folks in our neighbourhood are very kind and always help each other out.　　　
4.She tuned the radio to her favourite channel to listen to some relaxing music after a long day of study.　　　　　　　
5.The ideas in his speech flowed smoothly,which made it easy for the audience to understand and follow.　　　　　　　
6.The economic crisis has depressed the local business,leading to many store closures.　　
Ⅱ.七选五(共5题;每题2.5分,共12.5分)
　　Country music has always enjoyed a strong following in the United States,but it is now becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
The reasons for this increase in popularity are varied and complex,but it is undoubtedly connected to the fact that country music is a form of music that is easy to understand.1.　　　. Listeners of all ages find that they identify with the stories told in country music,and recognise the emotions expressed by the singers.Another reason is that the country music industry has become increasingly globalised.2.　　　. This has helped build interest in country music outside of the traditional country music heartlands,like Nashville.
In addition,many young artists in the UK are now welcoming the style,and there is a growing number of country music festivals and events taking place across the country.3.　　　,and has also provided a space for like-minded people to come together and share their love of the style.
Some sociologists believe that the popularity of country music in the UK is also linked to wider cultural trends,such as a growing interest in American culture.4.　　　,and many people are drawn to the style because of its origins in folk music.
5.　　　.This trend is expected to continue with more country music events and greater accessibility to the style.
A.Country music has long been connected with a sense of tradition
B.People want to know why it started in the southern United States
C.This has helped create a community of country music fans in the UK
D.It is for these reasons that country music is gaining popularity in the UK
E.The influence of some American country music artists should be mentioned
F.This means artists can now reach a worldwide audience thanks to the Internet
G.Country songs deal with common subjects like love,heartbreak,and everyday struggles
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15题;每题1分,共15分)
　　Eighteen years ago,Adam Kaye was hosting a family barbecue at his home when his mother,Marti Kaye,　1　 that she was becoming forgetful.Marti 　2　 calling everyone “Darling”.
Well aware that his mother　3　 Alzheimer’s disease,Adam didn’t feel the need to bury himself in researching it.He was very 　4　 to see her go from being the woman who would light the room to a shadow of her former self.His mother had always 　5　 him in his life’s endeavours: buying him 　6　,driving him to music lessons and helping with schoolwork.He decided that he should do something to 　7　 the progression of his mother’s disease.
Before the onset (发作) of Alzheimer’s,Adam,a famous musician,had always enjoyed playing　8　 for his mother,while she would sing along,and the pair would 　9　 a duet (二重唱) for their family and friends.But as the disease unavoidably progressed,the 　10　 to her favourite songs began to slip away.By 2018,her speech was limited to one-syllable (单音节的) words that made little 　11　.
Alzheimer’s disease had crushed Marti’s　12　.At the later stage of her disease,Marti couldn’t 　13　 a word but she could still whistle.“And it is along this pathway to music melodies that she and I are able to 　14　.It means everything for me to be able to bring her a little bit of 　15　 with my guitar and my visits and playing along together,” said Adam.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了音乐家Adam Kaye的母亲患上了阿尔茨海默病,随着母亲的语言能力逐渐丧失,Adam依然能够通过音乐和母亲交流,他很高兴能够通过音乐给母亲带来快乐。
(　　)1.[A]assumed [B]imagined
[C]said [D]designed
(　　)2.[A]forgot [B]started
[C]meant [D]postponed
(　　)3.[A]improved [B]illustrated
[C]ignored [D]developed
(　　)4.[A]positive [B]sad
[C]professional [D]excited
(　　)5.[A]supported [B]explored
[C]reflected [D]contacted
(　　)6.[A]drums [B]guitars
[C]pianos [D]alarms
(　　)7.[A]thank [B]deliver
[C]help [D]prevent
(　　)8.[A]music [B]sports
[C]goods [D]festivals
(　　)9.[A]argue [B]admire
[C]perform [D]click
(　　)10.[A]posters [B]titles
[C]pictures [D]words
(　　)11.[A]silence [B]talent
[C]sense [D]time
(　　)12.[A]comment [B]patience
[C]memory [D]update
(　　)13.[A]respect [B]miss
[C]invent [D]form
(　　)14.[A]leave [B]communicate
[C]select [D]fight
(　　)15.[A]joy [B]trust
[C]politeness [D]description
Ⅳ.应用文写作(15分)
　　假设你是李华,在英语课上你打算向全班同学介绍音乐在日常生活中的重要性,请你用英语写一篇演讲稿,内容包括:
1.音乐可以消除疲劳、缓解压力;
2.音乐可以陶冶情操;
3.音乐可以使人更有创造力。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.不可逐字翻译;
3.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Unit 2　课时作业(四)
单元知识综合练
(分值:48.5分)
Ⅰ.熟词生义(共6题;每题1分,共6分)
1.The leaves on the trees whispered softly in the breeze as if they were sharing secrets,
creating a very peaceful scene.　　　　　　　
2.Losing the opportunity to participate in the competition was a grave setback for him,which made him very disappointed.　　　　　　　
3.The folks in our neighbourhood are very kind and always help each other out.　　　
4.She tuned the radio to her favourite channel to listen to some relaxing music after a long day of study.　　　　　　　
5.The ideas in his speech flowed smoothly,which made it easy for the audience to understand and follow.　　　　　　　
6.The economic crisis has depressed the local business,leading to many store closures.　　
【答案】 1.沙沙作响　2.严重的　3.人们　4.调频道　5.流畅　6.使萧条,使不景气
Ⅱ.七选五(共5题;每题2.5分,共12.5分)
　　Country music has always enjoyed a strong following in the United States,but it is now becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
The reasons for this increase in popularity are varied and complex,but it is undoubtedly connected to the fact that country music is a form of music that is easy to understand.1.　　　. Listeners of all ages find that they identify with the stories told in country music,and recognise the emotions expressed by the singers.Another reason is that the country music industry has become increasingly globalised.2.　　　. This has helped build interest in country music outside of the traditional country music heartlands,like Nashville.
In addition,many young artists in the UK are now welcoming the style,and there is a growing number of country music festivals and events taking place across the country.3.　　　,and has also provided a space for like-minded people to come together and share their love of the style.
Some sociologists believe that the popularity of country music in the UK is also linked to wider cultural trends,such as a growing interest in American culture.4.　　　,and many people are drawn to the style because of its origins in folk music.
5.　　　.This trend is expected to continue with more country music events and greater accessibility to the style.
A.Country music has long been connected with a sense of tradition
B.People want to know why it started in the southern United States
C.This has helped create a community of country music fans in the UK
D.It is for these reasons that country music is gaining popularity in the UK
E.The influence of some American country music artists should be mentioned
F.This means artists can now reach a worldwide audience thanks to the Internet
G.Country songs deal with common subjects like love,heartbreak,and everyday struggles
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了乡村音乐越来越受欢迎的原因。
1.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上句可知,乡村音乐越来越受欢迎的原因是多种多样的,但毫无疑问,这与乡村音乐是一种容易理解的音乐形式这一事实有关。根据下句可知,各个年龄段的听众都发现,他们认同乡村音乐中讲述的故事,并认同歌手所表达的情感。据此可知,设空处承接上句,应说明乡村音乐的内容是容易理解的,并介绍所包括的内容,G项符合语境。故选G。
2.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据设空处的前一句可知,设空处承接上句,应说明乡村音乐产业日益全球化的影响,F项承接上句,符合语境。故选F。
3.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据空前的一句可知,英国的许多年轻艺术家现在都欢迎这种风格,全国各地正在举办越来越多的乡村音乐节和活动,据此可知,设空处应说明全国各地举办越来越多的乡村音乐节和活动的影响,C项提到有助于在英国建立一个乡村音乐爱好者社区,符合语境。故选C。
4.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据空后的“and many people are drawn to the style because of its origins in folk music”可知,设空处应说明乡村音乐与传统的关系。A项符合语境。故选A。
5.【答案】 D
【解析】 设空处为文章最后一段中的第一句,且为文章的总结句,根据文章第二段可知,乡村音乐越来越受欢迎的原因是多种多样的。结合全文可知,本文主要介绍了乡村音乐越来越受欢迎的原因,D项总结上文,符合语境。故选D。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15题;每题1分,共15分)
　　Eighteen years ago,Adam Kaye was hosting a family barbecue at his home when his mother,Marti Kaye,　1　 that she was becoming forgetful.Marti 　2　 calling everyone “Darling”.
Well aware that his mother　3　 Alzheimer’s disease,Adam didn’t feel the need to bury himself in researching it.He was very 　4　 to see her go from being the woman who would light the room to a shadow of her former self.His mother had always 　5　 him in his life’s endeavours: buying him 　6　,driving him to music lessons and helping with schoolwork.He decided that he should do something to 　7　 the progression of his mother’s disease.
Before the onset (发作) of Alzheimer’s,Adam,a famous musician,had always enjoyed playing　8　 for his mother,while she would sing along,and the pair would 　9　 a duet (二重唱) for their family and friends.But as the disease unavoidably progressed,the 　10　 to her favourite songs began to slip away.By 2018,her speech was limited to one-syllable (单音节的) words that made little 　11　.
Alzheimer’s disease had crushed Marti’s　12　.At the later stage of her disease,Marti couldn’t 　13　 a word but she could still whistle.“And it is along this pathway to music melodies that she and I are able to 　14　.It means everything for me to be able to bring her a little bit of 　15　 with my guitar and my visits and playing along together,” said Adam.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了音乐家Adam Kaye的母亲患上了阿尔茨海默病,随着母亲的语言能力逐渐丧失,Adam依然能够通过音乐和母亲交流,他很高兴能够通过音乐给母亲带来快乐。
(　　)1.[A]assumed [B]imagined
[C]said [D]designed
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文可知,Marti开始称呼每个人为“亲爱的”,表明她变得健忘了,此处表示Marti说出(said)她健忘的情况。故选C。
(　　)2.[A]forgot [B]started
[C]meant [D]postponed
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上下文可知,Marti患上了阿尔茨海默病,开始有了一些健忘的表现,此处指Marti开始(started)称呼每个人为“亲爱的”。故选B。
(　　)3.[A]improved [B]illustrated
[C]ignored [D]developed
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文的“that she was becoming forgetful”和下文的“Alzheimer’s disease”可知,此处表示Adam的母亲患上了(developed)阿尔茨海默病。故选D。
(　　)4.[A]positive [B]sad
[C]professional [D]excited
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文的“to see her go from being the...of her former self”可知,此处表示Adam看到母亲的变化后感到很难过(sad)。故选B。
(　　)5.[A]supported [B]explored
[C]reflected [D]contacted
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文可知,Adam的母亲给他买吉他,开车送他去上音乐课,辅导他做功课,一直支持(supported)Adam的人生追求。故选A。
(　　)6.[A]drums [B]guitars
[C]pianos [D]alarms
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据文章最后的“with my guitar”可知,此处表示Adam的母亲给他买吉他(guitars)。故选B。
(　　)7.[A]thank [B]deliver
[C]help [D]prevent
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文的“the progression of his mother’s disease”可知,此处表示Adam想要做一些事情来阻止(prevent)母亲的病情恶化。故选D。
(　　)8.[A]music [B]sports
[C]goods [D]festivals
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文的“Adam,a famous musician”和下文的“while she would sing along”可知,Adam是一位著名的音乐家,他总是喜欢为母亲演奏音乐,而母亲会跟着唱。故选A。
(　　)9.[A]argue [B]admire
[C]perform [D]click
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文的“a duet (二重唱) for their family and friends”可知,此处表示Adam和母亲一起为家人和朋友表演(perform)二重唱。故选C。
(　　)10.[A]posters [B]titles
[C]pictures [D]words
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文可知,此处表示随着疾病的发展,Marti的语言能力逐渐丧失,并开始遗忘最喜欢的歌曲的歌词(words)。故选D。
(　　)11.[A]silence [B]talent
[C]sense [D]time
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文可知,随着疾病的发展,Marti的语言能力逐渐丧失,此处表示Marti只能说一些没有意义(sense)的单音节词。故选C。
(　　)12.[A]comment [B]patience
[C]memory [D]update
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上下文可知,Marti的阿尔茨海默病越来越严重,导致Marti的记忆(memory)受损。故选C。
(　　)13.[A]respect [B]miss
[C]invent [D]form
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文的“a word but she could still whistle”可知,此处表示Marti在疾病的后期已经说不出话了。form a word意为“说出话”。故选D。
(　　)14.[A]leave [B]communicate
[C]select [D]fight
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文可知,此处表示Adam和Marti通过音乐进行交流(communicate)。故选B。
(　　)15.[A]joy [B]trust
[C]politeness [D]description
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“with my guitar and my visits and playing along together”可知,此处表示Adam通过自己的演奏、探访等给Marti带来快乐(joy)。故选A。
Ⅳ.应用文写作(15分)
　　假设你是李华,在英语课上你打算向全班同学介绍音乐在日常生活中的重要性,请你用英语写一篇演讲稿,内容包括:
1.音乐可以消除疲劳、缓解压力;
2.音乐可以陶冶情操;
3.音乐可以使人更有创造力。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.不可逐字翻译;
3.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
Good morning,my dearest classmates.It is my great honour to stand here and deliver a speech about the importance of music in our daily life.
Firstly,music can help us relieve tiredness as well as feel less stressed.We can completely relax ourselves in music. What is more,appreciating music is of great benefit to cultivating our taste.Last but not least,people with access to music often get improved in creativity.
All in all,music plays a significant part in our daily life.Thank you all for being such an attentive audience.Unit 2　课时作业(二)
(分值:50分)
Ⅰ.句子语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分,共15分)
1.The bird was lucky and it just missed 　　　　 (catch) by the hunter.
2.Will you please stop 　　　　 (make) so much noise Nobody could hear what the lecturer is speaking.
3.Now that we have finished our work,there is no point 　　　　 (stay) any longer.
4.It is no pleasure 　　　　 (deal) with constant distractions and interruptions while studying at home.
5.Mary’s 　　　　 (be) late for class this morning made the teacher angry.
6.He tried to avoid 　　　　 (answer) my question.
7.　　　　 (read) is a good way to expand your knowledge.
8.I like 　　　　 (plan) my study schedule in advance so that I can manage my time better.
9.　　　　 (do) experiments can help us better understand scientific knowledge.
10.If you want to improve your spoken English,you should consider 　　　　 (join) an English club where you can have more chances of speaking English with others.
Ⅱ.情境写作(共5题;每题2分,共10分)
1.她一直盼望有机会去张家界看看。
She has been looking forward to 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
2.为了能成功参加学校的音乐比赛,他每天坚持练习弹钢琴。
He keeps 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 in order to participate in the school’s music competition successfully.
3.庆祝中国传统节日对于传承中国历史和文化也意义重大。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 is also significant to pass on Chinese history and culture.
4.早晨大声朗读英文对你很有好处。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 is highly beneficial to you.
5.等别人替你做决定是没有好处的。
　　　　　　　　　　　　 other people to make decisions for you.
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共4题;每题2.5分,共10分)
　　It’s fun to sing in the car.In a new study,64% of drivers said listening to music makes the driving experience better.But 54% of people said driving is less fun if they have to listen to music they don’t like.So what happens when passengers have different musical tastes from the driver does and they want to choose what to play Many people think passengers should get a say because they also have to listen to whatever is playing.But others say the driver’s preference counts most.What do you think Should the driver choose the car tunes
Yes—it’s an extra advantage of the job.The driver is taking the passengers where they need to go,so they should have the right to choose the tunes.They shouldn’t have to listen to something they don’t like,especially on long trips.Drivers also know what music helps them stay calm and focused,while passengers could choose music that annoys the driver.Safety isn’t a concern because the driver can set a playlist before they head out.And if the rule is that the driver always decides,there’s less chance of disagreement over what to play.
No—it’s not fair or safe.The driver should be fully focused on the road,not thinking about what song to listen to next or scrolling through a playlist.Passengers,however,have their hands free,so it’s safe for them to search for and select the music.Besides,it’s not fair that only the person behind the wheel gets to choose what to listen to.Long car trips can be boring,especially for kids.If they get to pick the music they want to hear,they will have more fun and won’t fight as much.To make things better,passengers can take music requests from the driver and others in the car.That way,everyone gets a chance to share the music they love.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章通过探索人们对汽车音乐选择的看法来展开,讨论了是否应该由司机来选择汽车音乐这个问题。
(　　)1.Why is it considered “an extra advantage” for the driver to choose the music
[A]It makes sure of no disagreements during the trip.
[B]It gives the driver more rights on the car environment.
[C]It makes the driver feel more important than the passengers.
[D]It allows the driver to create a more enjoyable driving experience.
(　　)2.What is the author’s attitude towards the choice of music
[A]Objective. [B]Supportive.
[C]Doubtful. [D]Fearful.
(　　)3.What is advised to make choosing music easier in Paragraph 3
[A]The driver should have the final say.
[B]Requests from both sides are considered together.
[C]Only the children in the car should choose the music.
[D]Passengers give a music playlist to the driver before the trip.
(　　)4.How does the author develop the passage
[A]By exploring views on car music choice.
[B]By giving facts about music and driving.
[C]By sharing stories about driving experiences.
[D]By using examples to show why music matters.
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分,共15分)
　　Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts,and it 1.　　　　 (value) in both Eastern and Western cultures.One of the most famous sayings about friendship in China can be found in the words of Confucius: “Isn’t it 2.　　　　 joy when friends visit from faraway places ” In the UK,there is an 3.　　　　 (equal) famous poem about friendship.It reminds people 4.　　　　 (remember) and value old friendships,as they look to the years ahead.That poem is Auld Lang Syne.
“Auld Lang Syne” is Scots and is translated word for word as “old long ago”,5.　　　　 (mean) “days gone by”.The poem was written by the great Scottish poet Robert Burns.It was printed in 1796,just after Burns’s death.And over the years it has become the song that is so familiar 6.　　　　 us today.7.　　　　 (joy) but at the same time a bit sad,Auld Lang Syne has featured in many films,including some well known films 8.　　　　 made the song widely known to Chinese audience.
Today,Auld Lang Syne 9.　　　　 (translate) into many different languages,and is one of the world’s best-loved songs.It is played at parties,celebrations,festivals,and even at some shopping centres at closing time.Whatever language or occasion,it has become a symbol of friendship and 10.　　　　(share) experience — whether we can sing it or not. Unit 2　课时作业(二)
(分值:50分)
Ⅰ.句子语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分,共15分)
1.The bird was lucky and it just missed 　　　　 (catch) by the hunter.
2.Will you please stop 　　　　 (make) so much noise Nobody could hear what the lecturer is speaking.
3.Now that we have finished our work,there is no point 　　　　 (stay) any longer.
4.It is no pleasure 　　　　 (deal) with constant distractions and interruptions while studying at home.
5.Mary’s 　　　　 (be) late for class this morning made the teacher angry.
6.He tried to avoid 　　　　 (answer) my question.
7.　　　　 (read) is a good way to expand your knowledge.
8.I like 　　　　 (plan) my study schedule in advance so that I can manage my time better.
9.　　　　 (do) experiments can help us better understand scientific knowledge.
10.If you want to improve your spoken English,you should consider 　　　　 (join) an English club where you can have more chances of speaking English with others.
【答案】 1.being caught　2.making　3.staying　
4.dealing　5.being　6.answering　
7.Reading　8.planning　9.Doing　
10.joining
Ⅱ.情境写作(共5题;每题2分,共10分)
1.她一直盼望有机会去张家界看看。
She has been looking forward to 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
2.为了能成功参加学校的音乐比赛,他每天坚持练习弹钢琴。
He keeps 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 in order to participate in the school’s music competition successfully.
3.庆祝中国传统节日对于传承中国历史和文化也意义重大。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 is also significant to pass on Chinese history and culture.
4.早晨大声朗读英文对你很有好处。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 is highly beneficial to you.
5.等别人替你做决定是没有好处的。
　　　　　　　　　　　　 other people to make decisions for you.
【答案】 1.having a chance to pay a visit to Zhangjiajie　2.practising playing the piano every day　3.Celebrating traditional Chinese festivals　4.Reading English aloud in the morning　5.It’s no good waiting for
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共4题;每题2.5分,共10分)
　　It’s fun to sing in the car.In a new study,64% of drivers said listening to music makes the driving experience better.But 54% of people said driving is less fun if they have to listen to music they don’t like.So what happens when passengers have different musical tastes from the driver does and they want to choose what to play Many people think passengers should get a say because they also have to listen to whatever is playing.But others say the driver’s preference counts most.What do you think Should the driver choose the car tunes
Yes—it’s an extra advantage of the job.The driver is taking the passengers where they need to go,so they should have the right to choose the tunes.They shouldn’t have to listen to something they don’t like,especially on long trips.Drivers also know what music helps them stay calm and focused,while passengers could choose music that annoys the driver.Safety isn’t a concern because the driver can set a playlist before they head out.And if the rule is that the driver always decides,there’s less chance of disagreement over what to play.
No—it’s not fair or safe.The driver should be fully focused on the road,not thinking about what song to listen to next or scrolling through a playlist.Passengers,however,have their hands free,so it’s safe for them to search for and select the music.Besides,it’s not fair that only the person behind the wheel gets to choose what to listen to.Long car trips can be boring,especially for kids.If they get to pick the music they want to hear,they will have more fun and won’t fight as much.To make things better,passengers can take music requests from the driver and others in the car.That way,everyone gets a chance to share the music they love.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章通过探索人们对汽车音乐选择的看法来展开,讨论了是否应该由司机来选择汽车音乐这个问题。
(　　)1.Why is it considered “an extra advantage” for the driver to choose the music
[A]It makes sure of no disagreements during the trip.
[B]It gives the driver more rights on the car environment.
[C]It makes the driver feel more important than the passengers.
[D]It allows the driver to create a more enjoyable driving experience.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,司机把乘客带到他们需要去的地方,所以他们应该有选择音乐的权利。他们不应该听自己不喜欢的音乐,尤其是在长途旅行中。司机也知道什么音乐能帮助他们保持冷静和专注,而乘客可能会选择让司机烦恼的音乐。据此可知,司机选择音乐会被认为是“额外的好处”是因为它可以让司机创造一个更愉快的驾驶体验。故选D。
(　　)2.What is the author’s attitude towards the choice of music
[A]Objective. [B]Supportive.
[C]Doubtful. [D]Fearful.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,只有开车的人才能选择听什么,这是不公平的。长途汽车旅行可能很无聊,尤其是对孩子们来说。如果他们可以选择他们想听的音乐,他们会有更多的乐趣,也不会经常吵架。为了让事情变得更好,乘客可以接受司机和车内其他人的音乐要求。这样,每个人都有机会分享他们喜欢的音乐。据此可推知,作者对音乐的选择持客观的态度。故选A。
(　　)3.What is advised to make choosing music easier in Paragraph 3
[A]The driver should have the final say.
[B]Requests from both sides are considered together.
[C]Only the children in the car should choose the music.
[D]Passengers give a music playlist to the driver before the trip.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“To make things better,passengers...share the music they love.”可知,乘客和司机的音乐要求一并考虑会使选择音乐变得更容易。故选B。
(　　)4.How does the author develop the passage
[A]By exploring views on car music choice.
[B]By giving facts about music and driving.
[C]By sharing stories about driving experiences.
[D]By using examples to show why music matters.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。文章第一段通过一项研究引出论点:是否应该由司机来选择汽车音乐,下文阐明了正反两方的观点。据此可推知,作者是通过探索人们对汽车音乐选择的看法来展开文章的。故选A。
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分,共15分)
　　Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts,and it 1.　　　　 (value) in both Eastern and Western cultures.One of the most famous sayings about friendship in China can be found in the words of Confucius: “Isn’t it 2.　　　　 joy when friends visit from faraway places ” In the UK,there is an 3.　　　　 (equal) famous poem about friendship.It reminds people 4.　　　　 (remember) and value old friendships,as they look to the years ahead.That poem is Auld Lang Syne.
“Auld Lang Syne” is Scots and is translated word for word as “old long ago”,5.　　　　 (mean) “days gone by”.The poem was written by the great Scottish poet Robert Burns.It was printed in 1796,just after Burns’s death.And over the years it has become the song that is so familiar 6.　　　　 us today.7.　　　　 (joy) but at the same time a bit sad,Auld Lang Syne has featured in many films,including some well known films 8.　　　　 made the song widely known to Chinese audience.
Today,Auld Lang Syne 9.　　　　 (translate) into many different languages,and is one of the world’s best-loved songs.It is played at parties,celebrations,festivals,and even at some shopping centres at closing time.Whatever language or occasion,it has become a symbol of friendship and 10.　　　　(share) experience — whether we can sing it or not.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了《友谊地久天长》这首歌曲,包括其起源以及在东西方的流行。
1.【答案】 is valued
【解析】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。空处作句子的谓语,结合空前“Friendship is...”可知,此处在描述通常性的事实,时态应用一般现在时,value和主语it之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是it,be动词应用is。故填is valued。
2.【答案】 a
【解析】 考查冠词。此处为抽象名词具体化,泛指“一件高兴的事情”,应用不定冠词,且joy的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
3.【答案】 equally
【解析】 考查副词。空处修饰形容词famous,应用equal的副词形式equally,意为“同样地”。故填equally。
4.【答案】 to remember
【解析】 考查动词不定式。动词短语remind sb to do sth意为“提醒某人做某事”,为固定搭配。故填to remember。
5.【答案】 meaning
【解析】 考查动词的现在分词。分析句子可知,句子主干成分完整,空处应用非谓语动词,mean意为“意思是”,和“Auld Lang Syne”在逻辑上是主动关系,因此用mean的现在分词形式作状语。故填meaning。
6.【答案】 to
【解析】 考查介词。形容词短语be familiar to sb意为“为某人所熟悉”,为固定搭配。故填to。
7.【答案】 Joyful/Joyous
【解析】 考查形容词。空处和sad并列,作状语,应用joy的形容词形式joyful或joyous,意为“高兴的,令人愉快的”,且句首单词的首字母应大写。故填Joyful/Joyous。
8.【答案】 that/which
【解析】 考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句,修饰先行词films,先行词指物,在从句中作主语,应用关系代词that或which作引导词。故填that/which。
9.【答案】 has been translated
【解析】 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。空处作句子的谓语,结合Today和《友谊地久天长》这首歌广为流传的程度可知,时态应用现在完成时,表示过去的动作持续到现在,translate和主语Auld Lang Syne之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是单数,助动词应用has。故填has been translated。
10.【答案】 shared
【解析】 考查形容词。空处作修饰experience的定语,应用share的形容词形式shared,意为“共享的,共同的”。故填shared。Unit 2　课时作业(一)
(分值:45分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10题;每题1分,共10分)
1.I don’t know the title but I recognise the 　　　　 (曲调).
2.The girl came in and 　　　　 (耳语) something in the teacher’s ear.
3.With many wild animals gradually dying out,the present situation　　　　 (值得) attention.
4.The change in his study attitude was so 　　　　 (突然的) that his teachers and classmates were all surprised.
5.Failing the exam brought me deep 　　　　 (悲伤),but I decided to learn from it.
6.Maybe debate is going to be less 　　　　 (令人愉快的),but it will always be more productive.
7.The girl was 　　　　 (哭泣) in the park alone because she had lost her beloved pet dog.
8.We will remember the happy time we spent together in school 　　　　 (永远),no matter how far we go in the future.
9.This course 　　　　 (保证) to improve your English skills in six months.
10.When I encounter problems in my studies,my father will listen to me patiently and encourage me to 　　　　 (克服) the difficulties bravely.
Ⅱ.句子语法填空(共10题;每题1.5分,共15分)
1.The 　　　　 (combine) of hard work and perseverance led to her success in the exam.
2.Television has changed the size and social 　　　　 (compose) of the audience at great sporting occasions.
3.The health security systems of many countries are undergoing considerable　　　　 (transform).
4.Only in this way can we live in more comfortable and beautiful　　　　 (surround).
5.Mike,Mary and I had a discussion about the 　　　　(adapt) of the classic literature yesterday.
6.I have to say in her 　　　　 (defend) that she knew nothing about it beforehand.
7.Upon hearing the bad news,she couldn’t hide her 　　　　 (sorrow) emotions.
8.The teacher told us that in order to achieve good grades,we must find 　　　　 (rely) learning methods.
9.His 　　　　 (perform) in the English speech contest yesterday was exceptionally well.
10.He has shown 　　　　 (consist) progress in his language skills over the past year.
Ⅲ.情境写作(共5题;每题2分,共10分)
1.Standing on the stage to receive the award,　　　　　　　　　　(兴奋而自豪),the student knew that all his efforts had paid off.
2.When I saw the math problem,I 　　　　　　　　　　　　 (陷入了沉思),trying to find a solution.
3.As we grow older,we must 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(学着去依靠自己) to manage our time,or else we will fall behind in our studies.
4.The teacher usually gives 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (额外举一个例子) to help us understand better.
5.In her art projects,she 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (把传统技巧与现代元素结合起来) to create unique pieces.
Ⅳ.阅读理解(共4题;每题2.5分,共10分)
　　I was 11 years old when I asked my mum for piano lessons in 2010.We were in the economic crisis.She said a polite “no”.
That didn’t stop me.I searched the measurements of a keyboard,drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk.I would click notes on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head.I spent six months playing without touching a real piano.Once my mum saw that I was serious,she bought me 10 lessons under pressure.
I still remember the first one.I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was.I sat my grade one after eight lessons.Though once I started secondary school,we couldn’t afford lessons again.I passed grade three,and then grade five,practising only on my piece of paper.
One evening,when I was about 13,my mum said she had a surprise for me;it was an electronic keyboard.It was the first time I’d played for her.She was in shock.
My school didn’t offer music A-level.I found a school for young musicians.But I had to pass a difficult test.Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written.I felt overwhelmed.To my amazement,I was offered a place at last.
At the school,I spent two years working as hard as I could,performed to raise money and saved enough to buy my first piano.
When I left the school,I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music prize.I am now at the Guildhall School in London.I feel proud—it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano,and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools.
The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano—what we call mental practice.The paper piano helped arouse my curiosity about how music works and the building blocks that form the pieces.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者年少时,对钢琴产生了浓厚兴趣,但家人无法供作者上钢琴课。然而作者并没有放弃梦想,而是自己画了一个纸钢琴来练习,经过坚持不懈地努力,作者最终进入了世界一流的音乐学校学习。
(　　)1.What eventually drove the author’s mother to buy him lessons
[A]His first brilliant performance.
[B]His talent for the piano.
[C]His serious attitude.
[D]The improvement in economic conditions.
(　　)2.Which of the following can best describe the author
[A]Honest. [B]Determined.
[C]Humorous. [D]Optimistic.
(　　)3.What emotion does the underlined word “irony” convey in the last paragraph
[A]Surprising. [B]Annoying.
[C]Pleasant. [D]Disappointing.
(　　)4.Why does the author write this article
[A]To share mental training skills.
[B]To describe his piano learning experience.
[C]To show how expensive it is to learn an instrument.
[D]To encourage people to stick to their dreams.Unit 2　课时作业(三)
(分值:42分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10题;每题1分,共10分)
1.She often comes up with 　　　　 (独特的,与众不同的) ideas for her art projects.
2.They decided to go for a hike near a 　　　　 (小溪) during their school trip,enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
3.On the Internet,we can access 　　　　 (大量的) amounts of learning resources to help us study better.
4.Her outstanding musical talent soon helped her gain a good 　　　　 (名誉) in the music industry.
5.His 　　　　 (非凡的) creativity in writing short stories has made him a favourite among his classmates.
6.Reading those 　　　　 (鼓舞人心的) books about successful people always gives me the motivation to work harder.
7.His 　　　　 (巧妙的) solution to the math problem showed a deep understanding of the subject.
8.I turned down the 　　　　 (音量) of my headphones a bit to avoid disturbing other classmates.
9.She performed a 　　　　 (引人注目的) dance at the school’s art festival,winning rounds of applause from the audience.
10.The team is 　　　　 (极其需要的) for a win after losing several games in a row.
【答案】 1.unusual　2.stream　3.vast　4.reputation 5.extraordinary　6.uplifting　7.brilliant　8.volume　9.remarkable　10.desperate
Ⅱ.句子语法填空(共8题;每题1.5分,共12分)
1.He really lives up to his reputation 　　　　 a “walking dictionary”.
2.Although he has a large number of books in his 　　　　 (possess),he still borrows more from the library to expand his knowledge.
3.We are going on an outing next week,and I would like to invite you to 　　　　 (company) me.
4.An argument with a friend made me feel 　　　　 (depress),and I didn’t know how to solve it.
5.His passion for volunteering and community service is widely regarded 　　　　 a great example among his peers.
6.Upon arriving home,the little girl saw her birthday presents and broke 　　　　 a smile.
7.Arnold is very 　　　　 about academic research and he always participates in relevant activities with great 　　　　.(enthusiastic)
8.Although he is 　　　　 (gift) in mathematics,he still needs to study hard to achieve excellent results in the math competitions.
【答案】 1.as　2.possession　3.accompany　4.depressed　5.as　6.into　
7.enthusiastic;enthusiasm　8.gifted
Ⅲ.情境写作(共5题;每题2分,共10分)
1.We were playing football on the playground,and 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (突然下起雨来).
2.I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (看到老师在对我们微笑) when we entered the classroom.
3.By the time I went to bed last night,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (我已经把明天的演讲稿准备好了).
4.The weather was 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (如此冷以至于我们不得不整天待在室内).
5.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (他迫切想要赢得辩论比赛) and prove his abilities.
【答案】 1.all of a sudden it started raining　2.saw the teacher smiling at us　3.I had already prepared my speech for tomorrow　4.so cold that we had to stay indoors all day　
5.He is desperate to win the debate competition
Ⅳ.阅读理解(共4题;每题2.5分,共10分)
　　From strumming a guitar next to a campfire to entertaining guests with a piano piece at a formal dinner,being able to play a musical instrument is unquestionably rewarding.Studies comparing the mental abilities of musicians and non-musicians often show that musical training is related to small,but significant,cognitive (认知的) benefits even when other factors,such as social and economic status,are accounted for.Indeed,there is evidence that just two years of such training enhances cognition.
However,it has remained unclear whether these enhanced cognitive skills are just temporary.
It is difficult to determine if cognitive changes associated with learning how to play an instrument remain throughout a person’s lifetime.On a single day in 1947,the Scottish movement tested the intelligence of almost every 11-year-old child who attended school in the country.Researchers at Edinburgh University’s Reid School of Music realised it was not too late to ask the original participants about their musical experiences.
The researchers developed a questionnaire that collected information about lifetime musical experience.This was completed by the surviving members who returned to the study for further testing in 2018.The participants were asked how many instruments they played and what their training was like.They were also asked to record how many years of regular practice they had and what performance level they had reached.A total of 366 members provided usable information and 117 revealed that they had some degree of experience with musical instruments.
Overall,the researchers found that a significant positive relationship existed between playing an instrument and change in cognitive ability over time.More specifically,the more years and more hours of practice with an instrument that a person had,the more likely they were to show a positive cognitive change over the course of their life.Precisely why learning to play a musical instrument has these effects remains unclear.The researchers theorise that driving people to regularly use a mix of focused attention,coordination,auditory-motor skills and memory results in advantageous cognitive changes.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究结果表明,演奏乐器可以增强长期认知能力。
(　　)1.What is the main idea of the first paragraph
[A]The effect of playing the guitar and the piano.
[B]The benefits of playing a musical instrument.
[C]The association between music and economic status.
[D]The gap between musicians and non-musicians.
【答案】 B
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第一段内容可知,第一段主要讲述了演奏乐器的好处。故选B。
(　　)2.Which of the following is true about the Edinburgh research
[A]It surveyed 366 participants.
[B]Its participants were old men or women.
[C]It required participants to purchase musical instruments.
[D]Its findings revealed why music influenced cognition.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句以及第四段中的“the surviving members...testing in 2018”可知,这项研究的参与者是一群老年人。故选B。
(　　)3.What was the result collected in the 1947 Scottish movement used as
[A]A database. [B]An example.
[C]A cause. [D]An objective.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句可知,1947年苏格兰运动智力测试的结果被用作研究人员们做研究的数据库。故选A。
(　　)4.Which is the most suitable title for this text
[A]Musical Instruments Strengthen Immediate Cognitive Abilities
[B]Musical Instruments Have an Adverse Effect on Intelligence
[C]Playing a Musical Instrument Enhances Long-term Cognition
[D]Playing an Instrument Minimises Temporary Cognitive Changes
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据最后一段内容可知,本文主要说明了演奏乐器可以增强人的长期认知能力。因此C项最适合作为本文的标题。故选C。

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