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A great cultural event took place in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province. The English-language The Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭) by Tang Xianzu was performed in China for the first time. At the same time, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Dream of Nanke were also performed. These plays created a dialogue across time and space and showed the shared human feelings of Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare.
Tang Xianzu from China and William Shakespeare from England were great writers during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Though they never met, their works share many similarities. Their works were about themes like love, life and human spirits, and often used “dreams” in plays to express feelings that still touch people today. This idea was shown clearly at a gala held by CCTV in Fuzhou.
In the drama Tang & Shakespeare, The Peony Pavilion and Romeo and Juliet appeared on the same stage. The performance showed Eastern “pure love” and Western “devoted love”, proving that writers from different cultures can express similar feelings about love and life.
The English-language The Peony Pavilion was successful in bringing Eastern and Western cultures together. However, it also faced a challenge: how to make the special singing and music of Kunqu opera easy to understand for English people To solve this problem, the actors used rhythms often found in Shakespeare’s plays and mixed Western and Chinese styles in movement, dance and music. With actors from different countries, the performance became a real cultural exchange, not just a translation.
Another exciting part of the event was the “Tang-Shakespeare Legacy: Youth Dialogue”, which brought together young actors from China and the UK. These young artists not only keep traditions alive, but also bring new ideas to classic works. Their work proves that cultural differences are bridges, not barriers(障碍). As we witness the exchange, we are reminded that the influence of Tang and Shakespeare is not limited to their time but lives on in every play, every shared story, and every heart it touches.
1. What do we know about Tang and Shakespeare according to the passage
A. They worked together to write plays. B. They were writers in different periods.
C. They wrote plays in the same country. D. They used dreams to express feelings.
2. Why are young artists important in this cultural event
A. They help make the performance shorter.
B. They bring new life to traditional works.
C. They follow old traditions without change.
D. They decide which plays to be performed.
3. Which idea is best supported by the passage as a whole
A. Chinese artists play an important role in this cultural event.
B. Traditional art should be protected without making changes.
C. Cultural differences lead to misunderstandings without dialogue.
D. Cultural exchange helps classical works connect different cultures.
写作专项提优
【话题分析】
本单元的话题围绕“音乐”展开，写作题目一般要求学生介绍自己最喜欢的音乐风格，学生需要从音乐风格的喜爱原因、所用乐器、代表音乐家与作品等方面展开描写，表达自身对该音乐风格的感受与评价。
【范文赏析】
Ⅰ.例题
音乐在我们的生活中起着很重要的作用。
请根据以下提示，以“The Role of Music in My Life”为题，用英语写一篇短文。
要点:1. 你最喜欢的音乐类型(古典乐、摇滚乐……);2. 介绍你最喜欢的音乐类型的特点(至少两点);3. 你的理由(至少三点)。
注意:1. 短文须包含上述要点，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;2. 词数100左右(标题已为你写好，不计入总词数)。
The Role of Music in My Life
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Ⅱ.写作策略
写这篇文章时，需按题目要求依次覆盖“最喜欢的音乐类型、音乐特点、喜爱理由”三大核心要点，可适当添加举例、感受类细节让行文更连贯。整体以一般现在时为主，介绍音乐特点时可用形容词精准描述，阐述理由时可借助序数词让逻辑更清晰，也可增加简单的例子补充说明，让理由更具体。
Ⅲ.范文
Music is like magic in my life. My favourite type is pop music because it’s full of energy and has catchy beats that make me want to dance. The melodies are lively and easy to remember, and the lyrics often talk about everyday joys and dreams.
I love pop music for three reasons. First, it cheers me up instantly when I’m sad. Second, it keeps me focused and happy while doing homework. Last but not least, listening to pop songs with friends creates wonderful memories. For example, after a tiring exam, we usually sing our favourite pop songs together, which is really relaxing and pleasing.
Music truly makes my life brighter and more exciting!
①运用that/which引导的定语从句，丰富句式结构。
②精准使用 full of energy，lively，easy to remember等形容词/形容词短语，丰富细节。
③使用First，Second，Last but not least等序数词或表示顺序的短语，让阐述逻辑清晰、层次分明。
【写作积累】
Ⅰ.话题词汇
1.有活力的(adj.) ____________
2.杰作(n.) ____________
3.旋律(n.) ____________
4.以……而闻名 ____________
Ⅱ.佳句翻译
1. 在各式各样的音乐中，我格外偏爱爵士乐。
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2. 它有一种魔力，能将我带入另一个世界，让我忘却所有烦恼。
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3. 无论我情绪如何，爵士乐总会陪伴着我。
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听力专项提优
Ⅰ.听对对话回答问题
听下面10段对话。每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
1. What subject does Timmy like
2. What was the man doing when he heard the news
3. What are they talking about
4. What’s the weather like today
5. What kind of music does the woman like
A. Country music. B. Rock music. C. Pop music.
6. How often will the woman have her history classes
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
7. When did the woman and Anna meet
A. At 7:53. B. At 7:57. C. At 7:58.
8. How much should the woman pay for the jacket now
A. $50. B. $75. C. $100.
9. What can we learn from the dialogue
A. The man wastes much money on art.
B. The man is not crazy about art.
C. The woman doesn’t love art very much.
10. What do Nancy’s classmates think of her
A. She does well in all her subjects. B. She is not interested in painting.
C. She has a gift for painting.
Ⅱ.听对话或独白回答问题
听对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听对话，回答第11—12小题。
11. What’s the woman’s problem
A. She can’t try deep breath.
B. She has never taken any test.
C. She feels nervous about the test.
12. What is the man’s advice on getting ready for tests
A. Talking with others. B. Always working hard. C. Often taking tests.
听第一段独白，完成信息记录表第13—15小题。
13. A. writer B. singer C. composer
14. A. writing music B. singing songs C. playing the piano
15. A. 1979 B. 1980 C. 1981
听第二段独白，回答第16—20小题。
16. What does country music talk of
A. Everyday life and feelings. B. The lives of children. C. The lives of workers.
17. When did people begin to make country songs into records
A. Before 1920. B. Before 1970. C. In the 1920s.
18. What are the common topics of country music
A. Love, crops and death.
B. Easy, slow and simple.
C. Daily life and feelings of Americans.
19. Who was John Denver
A. An American singer. B. A British doctor. C. A Canadian actor.
20. Why are the words in country music often sad
A. Because Americans like sad words.
B. Because the life in the countryside can be happy.
C. Because the life in the countryside can be hard.
时文阅读
1 3 DBD
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在江西抚州举办的文化活动，包括英文版《牡丹亭》首次在中国演出，以及汤显祖与莎士比亚的作品通过跨文化交流展现共同人文情怀的相关情况。
1.D 解析:细节理解题。根据“Their works were about themes like love, life and human spirits, and often used ‘dreams’ in plays to express feelings that still touch people today.”可知，汤显祖和莎士比亚都经常在戏剧中用“梦”来表达情感。故选D。
2.B 解析:细节理解题。根据“These young artists not only keep traditions alive, but also bring new ideas to classic works.”可知，年轻艺术家在文化活动中很重要，因为他们为传统作品注入了新的活力。故选B。
3.D 解析:主旨大意题。根据文章内容，英文版《牡丹亭》促成中西文化融合，“汤与莎士比亚”主题戏剧展现跨文化情感共鸣，青年对话证明文化差异是桥梁，整体体现了文化交流有助于经典作品连接不同文化。故选D。
写作专项提优
Ⅰ. 1. energetic 2. masterpiece 3. melody
4. be famous/well-known for
Ⅱ. 1. Among all kinds of music, I have a strong preference for jazz.
2. It has the power to take me to another world, making me forget all my worries.
3. No matter what mood I'm in, jazz is always there for me.
听力专项提优
Ⅰ. 1 5 AACCA 6 10 CAABC
Ⅱ. 11 15 CBCAB 16 20 ACAAC
听力材料:
Ⅰ. 听对话回答问题
听下面10段对话。每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
1. W: Why are you so happy today, Timmy
M: Because I will have a PE lesson this afternoon. I like playing basketball with my classmates.
2. M: When we were having fun swimming, a boy came to tell us the Chinese women's football team won the game.
W: Ha ha! We were fishing when we heard the news.
3. M: It was so happy to have a long holiday. Did you have any special activities
W: Yes. I went to Shanghai with my friends. There was a celebration event for National Day.
4. M: What a sunny day today! And it's not cold.
W: Yes, and the rain has stopped! But it may snow if it gets colder.
5. W: Could you please turn down the CD player The rock music is too noisy.
M: All right. I will play country music for you. I know you like it.
6. M: Your history classes are on Monday morning, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
W: Wait a minute, please. Let me write it down.
7. M: Did you and Anna really meet at five to eight in front of the theatre
W: No. To be exact, we got there two minutes earlier.
8. W: The tag says the jacket is 100 dollars. Can I have a discount It's too expensive.
M: Well, it was 100 dollars last week. But you can pay only half for it now.
9. M: What a waste of money just for a new art centre! Why couldn't the money be spent on something more important
W: Nothing is more important than art.
10. M: The classmates all think you have a gift for painting, Nancy.
W: Thank you. Actually, I was not interested in it at first. I put all my efforts into other subjects.
Ⅱ. 听对话或独白回答问题
听对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听对话，回答第11—12小题。
M: What's your problem
W: I am thinking of the test tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't pass this time.
M: You've been working very hard these days. There's no doubt that you'll pass.
W: In fact, I always feel nervous as soon as I enter a test room.
M: Try to relax. Try deep breath and you will not feel so nervous.
W: You seem to be well prepared for the test, don't you
M: Yes. If you always work hard, you will be always ready for tests.
W: Nice talking with you. Have a good day!
听第一段独白，完成信息记录表第13—15小题。
Ye Xiaogang is known as one of the most famous modern Chinese composers. He learned to play the piano at the age of four. His father was a composer who wrote a lot of music. Then his father had to work on a farm. Ye went to work on another farm for a year before entering a factory. He worked in the factory for six years until he was 22. When he was in the factory, he never gave up music. He just waited for chances and dreamed of becoming a pianist. In 1978, he entered a university to study writing music. Two years later, he went abroad for further study. He became a famous musician at last.
听第二段独白，回答第16—20小题。
Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America. It is easy to understand. It is slow and simple.
Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of American countryside. Many of the songs tell about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops and death.
The life in the countryside can be hard, so the words in country music are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family Periodies. But it became more popular later. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made country songs into records.
John Denver was one of America's most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song Take Me Home, Country Roads is well-known and still played by many people today.

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