Opera is an art form that celebrates the human voice. No other art form creates excitement and moves the heart in the way that opera does, especially when performed by a great singer. Opera is an important part of the Western classical music tradition. It uses music, words, and actions to bring a dramatic story to life. Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century and later became popular throughout Europe. Over the years, it has responded to various musicals. In recent decades, much wider audiences have been introduced to opera through modern recording technology. Some singers have become celebrities thanks to performing on radio, on TV, and in the cinema.
However, in recent years, opera has been facing serious challenges. One current challenge to opera is economic. The shortage of money raises the broader question of how much should be paid to support opera singers and other artists. Society seems to accept the large salaries paid to business managers and the multi-million-dollar contracts given to sports athletes. But what about opera singers? Somehow, people have the idea that artists can be creative only if they suffer in poverty, but this is unrealistic. If artists, including opera singers, lack the support they need, valuable talent is wasted.
Not only the shortage of money, but also the way money is managed in the opera world has led to hardships. Principal (主要的)singers are generally paid performance fees once they complete a show. They typically receive nothing during the many weeks of rehearsal (排练) before a show starts.
Another problem faced by opera is how to meet the demands of audiences who are influenced by popular entertainment. Pop singers are often judged as much on the basis of how they look as how they sound. These demands may be unrealistic and possibly harmful. Opera singers simply cannot make a sound big enough to fill a large theater or concert hall without a microphone if their body weight is too low. Emphasizing physical appearance over singing ability may cause audiences to miss out on the human voice at its best.
There are no easy solutions to opera's problems and there are many different opinions about the value of opera. However, every year many young people register for music courses with hopes and dreams of developing their talents in this special art form. The fact that opera has survived many obstacles and continues to attract the rising generation shows that it remains a respected art form full of value.
1. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Opera singers' life stories are dramatic. |
B.Opera will soon appear on TV and in films |
C.Opera fans thank celebrities for performing. |
D.Opera develops by adapting to new conditions. |
A.Opera singers are financially insecure. |
B.Opera singers waste their valuable talent. |
C.Opera singers get paid before the show. |
D.Opera singers perform better if they are poor. |
A.Popular culture has had a positive influence on opera. |
B.Audiences know best how opera should be performed. |
C.Microphones should be used to make opera more enjoyable. |
D.Opera singers' voices should be valued more than their looks. |
A.The Economic Challenge to Opera | B.Opera Faced with the Difficulties |
C.Opera as Part of Popular Culture | D.The Historical Context of Opera |
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【推荐1】Starring Yi Yangqianxi and Lei Jiayin, the new series The Longest Day in Chang’an has been one of the biggest pleasant surprises for fans of TV dramas this summer. Its intense story and well-designed costumes and scenery have captured the attention of viewers, earning it high marks on review platforms.
The story takes place during the Lantern Festival in Chang’an, the capital of the Tang dynasty. The leading character Zhang Xiaojing has been sentenced to death. Before the killing, he is appointed by Li Bi, the young chief of the intelligence department, to stop a group of suspected terrorists called the Wolf Squad and protect Chang’an.
One of the main attractions of the drama has been its recreation and presentation of the ancient city of Chang’an.To give viewers the feeling that they are traveling in the city, the show’s director Cao Dun has been making use of single shot scenes that show what the crowded market would have been like during the Lantern Festival in Chang’an. The cast has also been a major draw. They have been an irreplaceable part of the drama. These experienced actors provide the foundation for the drama.
The drama includes some impressive and important plot elements, such as watchtowers in the city that are manned by sharpshooters who can hit any target in their range. The production team even came up with a detailed secret communication system that these watchtowers use to communicate with each other. Another innovation is the use of screen notes to explain terms that the audience would be unfamiliar with, such as the term “bu liang ren”, which the audience may mistakenly think refers to a villain(坏人)in the drama. An explanation appears on the screen to tell the audience that “bu liang ren” are specialists trained to catch evil guys. It’s really helpful.
1. According to paragraph 2, what do we know about Zhang Xiaojing?A.He ends up being killed by suspected terrorists. |
B.He is appointed as chief of the intelligence department by Li Bi. |
C.He is still sentenced to life imprisonment though he is innocent. |
D.He is chosen to defeat the suspected terrorists though he faces a death sentence. |
A.make viewers experience the feeling of traveling in the city |
B.let the audience have a good trip in Chang’an |
C.have the audience understand the history well |
D.show what Chang’an is like |
A.The people who are thought to have committed a crime. |
B.The people who are expert at arresting bad men. |
C.The people who have no family or possessions. |
D.The people who are referred to as villains. |
A.The explanation for screen notes. |
B.The introduction of the communication system. |
C.The innovation elements of the drama. |
D.The audience’s assessments of the drama. |
【推荐2】More than 90 years has passed since Hollywood’s official film organization first proposed plans to build its own museum. Those plans are finally becoming a reality, with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures set to open in 2019.
The project is underway at the site of a historic Los Angeles department store built in 1939. Museum officials say visitors will be able to “experience the magic of cinema” by learning about all parts of the film-making process.
Film historian Kerry Brougher has been named directors of the museum. Brougher says the museum will include 12 million photographs and 80,000 screenplays as well as props (道具), costumes and other objects from famous films. The Academy Museum will also feature Oscar statuettes (小雕像) donated by actors who won the awards.
Brougher says the museum is designed to make visitors feel like they are in a movie, too, with many interactive experiences. “You won’t necessarily know what’s coming next,” he adds. “You’ll be in environments sometimes that make you feel like you’ve gone back to the past and that you’re in the area that you’re actually exploring.” He adds that visitors may even get the chance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.
Currently, Hollywood only has a few possibilities for visitors. They can go along the Walk of Fame and visit movie studios or see the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars are presented. But beyond these, movie fans have limited possibilities.
Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles says the Academy Museum will provide visitors the chance to experience many different parts of the film industry all in one place. Garcetti notes the museum will also serve the hundreds of thousands of local people working in film-related businesses. He says they, too, will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their own Hollywood movie industry.
1. When was the idea of building a museum in Hollywood first put forward?A.In the 1920s. | B.In 1939. |
C.In the 1990s. | D.In 2019. |
A.Photos of visitors will be put on display. |
B.Settings in the museum will feel quite real |
C.Most visitors will be presented an award. |
D.Actors will donate much money to the museum. |
A.Supportive. | B.Critical. |
C.Disapproving. | D.Cautious. |
A.The Film-making Process in Hollywood. |
B.The Film-making Process of Hollywood. |
C.Hollywood Making Plans of Film Museums. |
D.Hollywood Getting Its Own Film Museum. |
【推荐3】Brave heart is a historical film released in 1995. It was directed by and starred Mel Gibson and was loosely based on the story of 13th-century Scottish leader William Wallace. The movie was a surprise winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture.
After William Wallace’s father and brother are killed in the battle against the English, Wallace is sent to continental Europe to be educated. He returns to Scotland as an adult (played by Gibson) and marries his childhood sweetheart, Murron. When English soldiers try to hurt Murron, Wallace saves her but the soldiers make a second attempt and she is caught and killed. Wallace then leads his family to fight the English troops. He continues to fight to force the English to leave Scotland, gaining increasing numbers of followers as stories of his brave acts spread. English King Edward I sends Princess Isabella, his son’s wife, to negotiate with Wallace for peace, but she is charmed by him and becomes his supporter. She warns Wallace of an upcoming attack from the English.
Wallace seeks the support of the Scottish nobles in the fight against the English, but the nobles are hesitating. Robert the Bruce is particularly torn. The Scottish fighters are defeated by an army led by King Edward I in the Battle of Falkirk. Wallace tries to kill Edward I himself but is stopped by a soldier, who proves to be Robert the Bruce. Robert then saves Wallace from being caught by the English. Later Wallace agrees to meet with Robert in Edinburgh, but Robert’s father and other nobles set a trap and catch Wallace. They hand over Wallace to the English. Wallace refuses to give in and before being killed, he courageously cries out, “Freedom!”
The movie was inspired by a lengthy poem about William Wallace by Blind Harry. It led to an increase of interest in Scottish history, although it contained numerous historical inaccuracies.
1. What can we know from Paragraph 1?A.The film is made by a Scottish leader. |
B.The film is a true story about Mel Gibson. |
C.The film is about a war breaking out in 1995. |
D.The film is adapted from a real historical story. |
A.The English troops’ landing in Scotland. |
B.His wife’s being killed by the English soldiers. |
C.The failure of negotiation with Princess Isabella. |
D.His father and brother’s being caught in the battle. |
A.He becomes the leader of the Scottish nobles. |
B.He drives the English out of Scotland. |
C.He dies for Scotland’s independence. |
D.He gives in to the English King. |
A.A war movie. |
B.A Scottish historical hero. |
C.A famous battle in history. |
D.The independence of Scotland. |
【推荐1】Tips on How to Survive the Exam Season
When it comes to the exam season, a lot of you may feel stressed, depressed or even want to escape. Here we have pieces of advice to help you get it through.
During the semester, going to lectures and taking a lot of notes are the first steps in the learning process. Now, at the end of the week, gather all the notes you took during the week and run through your notes quickly,
Switch between different types of revision.
Make the facts more relatable.
There are many different ways to do so. I'm going to give you two examples and the first one is to create vivid images, which can be really helpful for studying history.
Teach and learn outside of the classroom.
In my experience, teaching is the most efficient way of studying. By explaining the materials to yourself or to someone else, you'll remember them a lot better.
Test yourself with past papers.
At the end of the whole study process, you should prepare yourself to do past papers properly. Time yourself, don't cheat, and mark it as if it were your real exam. Pay attention to the mistakes and revise the part you didn't do well on until you can't get it wrong any more.
A.Prepare yourself in advance. |
B.Make sure to be tough on yourself. |
C.Even if you are motivated to study, everyone gets bored after a couple of hours of studying. |
D.While doing this, constantly ask yourself, "Do I understand what I am reading?" |
E.Ask your parents or other family members to act as students and listen to your explanation. |
F.Try to imagine how the events took place and this allows you to remember certain details more accurately. |
G.Look for a study buddy or small study group, and discuss everything you have studied before the exam. |
【推荐2】Tired of your ordinary earthly vacations? Some day soon you might be able to board a rocket and get a room with a view of the whole planet — from a hotel in space.
At least, that is the sales pitch(高调) of several companies racing to become the first to host guests in orbit on purpose-built space stations.
“It sounds kind of crazy to us today because it is not a reality yet,” said Frank Bunger, founder of U.S. aerospace firm Orion Span, one of the companies vying to take travellers out of this world. “But that’s the nature of these things, it sounds crazy until it is normal.”
U.S. multimillionaire Dennis Tito became the world's first paying space tourist in 2001, travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for a reported $20 million. A few others have followed. Since then, companies like Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin have been working on ways to bring the stars into reach for more people — opening up a new business frontier for would-be space hoteliers.
U.S. space agency NASA announced in June that it plans to allow two private citizens a year to stay at the ISS at a cost of about $35,000 per night for up to a month. The first mission could be as early as 2020.
But the growing movement has raised questions about the adequacy of current space laws, which mainly deal with exploration and keeping space free of weapons, not hotels and holidaymakers.
“It is difficult now to want to do things in space and get a clear answer from space law,” said Christopher Johnson, a space law adviser at the Secure World Foundation, a space advocacy group. “For something as advanced as hotels in space there is no clear guidance.”
1. What does the underlined word “vying” in Para. 3 mean?A.Promising. | B.Competing. |
C.Hesitating. | D.Risking. |
A.To show he was wealthy enough. |
B.To praise his contribution. |
C.To tell us he was very brave. |
D.To emphasize he took the lead. |
A.By summary. | B.By comparison. |
C.By listing figures. | D.By giving examples. |
A.He opposes space travel. |
B.He is in charge of a space law. |
C.It’s urgent to make a space law. |
D.Space hotels are badly needed. |
【推荐3】The second little pig was unlucky. He built his house from sticks. It was blown away by a huffing, puffing wolf, which quickly ate him up. His brother, by contrast, built a wolf-proof house from bricks. The fairy tale could have been written by someone hired by the building industry, which strongly favours brick, concrete and steel. However, in the real world it would help reduce pollution and slow global warming if more builders copied the wood-loving second pig.
In 2015 world leaders meeting in Paris agreed to move towards zero net greenhouse-gas emissions in the second half of this century. That is a tall order, and the building industry makes it even taller. Cement- making(水泥制造) alone produces 6% of the world 's carbon emissions. Steel, half of which goes into buildings, accounts for another 8%. If you factor in all of the energy that goes into lighting, heating and cooling homes and offices, the world's buildings start to look like a giant environmental problem.
However, buildings can become greener. They can use more recycled steel and can be made in sections that can be put together later in off-site factories, greatly reducing lorry journeys. But no other building material has environmental credentials (证书) as exciting and overlooked as wood.
The energy required to produce a wooden beam is one-sixth of that required for a steel one of comparable strength. As trees take carbon out of the atmosphere when growing,wooden buildings contribute to negative emissions by storing the stuff. When a mature tree is cut down, a new one can be planted to replace it, capturing more carbon. After buildings are torn down, old beams and panels are easy to recycle into new structures. And for improving older buildings to be more energy efficient, wood is a good insulator(隔热材料). A softwood window frame provides nearly 400 times as much insulation as a plain steel one of the same thickness and over a thousand times as much as an aluminium equivalent.
Wood alone will not bring the environmental cost of the world's buildings into line. But using wood can do much more than is appreciated. The second little pig was not wrong, just before his time.
1. Why is the second little pig with his brother mentioned in Paragraph 1?A.To attract readers. | B.To share a story. |
C.To support the main idea. | D.To introduce the topic. |
A.The world’s buildings are the biggest environmental problem. |
B.The goal set by world leaders in Paris in 2015 is difficult to achieve. |
C.The wooden house is not only exciting but also overlooked for a long time. |
D.The building industry produces 14% of the world's carbon emissions totally. |
A.Restoring them. |
B.Planting more trees in them. |
C.Recycling old wooden structure. |
D.Substituting steel windows for wood ones. |
A.The benefit from wood |
B.The building industry |
C.The lesson from fairy tales |
D.The house made of wood |
【推荐1】Compassion is a desire within us to help others. With effort, we can translate compassion into actions. An experience last weekend showed me this is true. I work part-time in a supermarket across from a building for the elderly. These old people are our main customers, and it’s easy to lose patience over their slowness. But last Sunday, one aged gentleman appeared to teach me a valuable lesson. This untidy man walked up to my register with a box of biscuits. He said he was out of cash, had just moved into his room, and had nothing in his cupboards. He asked if we could let him have the food on trust. He promised to repay me the next day.
I couldn’t help staring at him. I wondered what kind of person he had been ten or twenty years before, and what he would be like if luck had gone his way. I had a hurt in my heart for this kind of human soul, all alone in the world. I told him that I was sorry, and the store rules didn’t allow me to do so. I felt stupid and unkind saying this, but I valued my job.
Just then, another man, standing behind the first, spoke up. “If anything,” he looked more pitiable, “Charge it to me,” was all he said.
What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft, safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed, either. Then I reached into my pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me compassion.
1. The aged gentleman who wanted to buy the biscuits________.A.promised to obey the store rules | B.forgot to take any money with him |
C.hoped to have the food first and pay later | D.could not afford anything more expensive |
A.kind and lucky | B.poor and lonely |
C.friendly and helpful | D.wise and disappointed |
A.he wanted to keep his present job | B.he felt no pity for the old gentleman |
C.he considered the old gentleman dishonest | D.he expected someone else to pay for the old gentleman |
A.Wealth is more important than anything else. | B.Helping others is easier said than done. |
C.Experience is better gained through practice. | D.Obeying the rules means more than compassion. |
【推荐2】Harvard Summer Programs for High School Students
Are you a high school student aged 15 to 18? Then consider spending your summer at Harvard, where you can explore a variety of college-level courses, live and learn alongside a diverse set of peers, thus paving the way for a successful college experience you desire before your real college life. It is also an opportunity to expand your worldview, meet new people from all over the globe, and gain valuable knowledge and skills.
Pre-College Program
A two-week experience featuring noncredit courses
Join other curious high school students on campus at Harvard, and explore topics as wide ranging as American law, philosophy, public speaking, the sciences, and writing. The program features:
★On-campus housing with fellow pre-college students.
★Structured days with weekday class meetings and pre-college activities.
During your two weeks at Harvard, you attend class for three hours a day and participate in college readiness workshops or team-building events. In the evenings, you eat in the dining hall, finish homework in your room, and attend social activities.
Secondary School Program
College courses for credit in a seven-week session
This is your test-drive of college. At Harvard, you are fully involved in college life— balancing time between classes, homework, and after-school activities.
The program features:
★College courses you attend alongside current college students from around the world.
★Credit you can transfer to a college in the future.
★The choice to live on campus, commute, or study online.
★The freedom to schedule your days.
You may choose to enroll in one or two courses. Outside the classroom, you can attend workshops, take trips to nearby colleges, and join in activities like sports and musical pursuits. A healthy balance of organized events and free time allows you the independence you will find in college.
1. What will the Summer Programs help the participants to do?A.Adapt to the college life in advance. | B.Become a would-be college student. |
C.Get an admission to Harvard. | D.Change high school courses. |
A.Organize events as assistant teachers. |
B.Study together with current college students. |
C.Get credit needed for college courses. |
D.Live on campus with other pre-college students. |
A.Some job opportunities are offered. |
B.Students can take courses in a flexible way. |
C.It provides chances to explore the world. |
D.Specially-designed tests are included. |
【推荐3】A group of Dutch high school students with little sailing experience completed a five-week trip across the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday. The students, aged 14 to 17, were joined by 12 experienced crew members and three teachers. They had been taking part in an educational voyage of the Caribbean when the extreme weather forced them to greatly change the way they returned home.
Instead of flying back home from Cuba as they had planned, the crew members and students gathered supplies and warm clothes. Then, they set sail for the Dutch port city of Harlingen, 7,000 kilometers away. Their boat, the Wylde Swan, arrived at Harlingen late Sunday morning. Observers gathered at a sea wall to watch the arrival.
As they arrived, the students hung up a self-made sign on the boat that read “Bucket List”. It showed they had completed activities that included crossing the Atlantic Ocean, mid-ocean swimming and surviving the Bermuda Triangle, an area in the Atlantic where some people declare ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. The students’ family members were waiting for them at the port.
Masterskip, the company that organized the boat trip, runs five educational voyages for about 150 students each year. Crossing the Atlantic is nothing new for the Wylde Swan, which has made the trip about 20 times. The company’s director, Christophe Meijer, said he was pleased the students had adapted to life on the boat and had kept up their education on the long trip. “They are actually far ahead now of their Dutch school students,” Meijer said, “They have made us very proud.”
1. Why didn’t the group return home as planned?A.They were inexperienced travelers. |
B.They did not have enough supplies. |
C.Their flight home had been cancelled. |
D.The bad weather changed their plan. |
A.For about 4 years. | B.For about 5 years. |
C.For about 14 years. | D.For about 20 years. |
A.Adventurous. | B.Tiresome. | C.Worthwhile. | D.Amusing. |
A.Teenagers survived mysterious Bermuda Triangle. |
B.Dutch students completed a trip across the Atlantic Ocean. |
C.Masterskip organized educational voyages for students. |
D.Dutch students experienced a new way of entertainment. |
【推荐1】John and Mary had a nice home and two lovely children. John had just been asked to go on a business trip to another city for several days and Mary would go with him too. They hired a reliable woman to care for their children and returned home a little earlier than they had planned.
As they drove into their hometown, they found a home on fire. After having a look, Mary said, “Oh well, it isn’t our fire. Let’s go home.” But John drove closer and said, “That home belongs to Fred Jones who wouldn’t be off work yet. Maybe there is something we could do.”
John noticed an old lady screamed to him, “A children! Get the children!” John grabbed (抓住) her by the shoulder saying, “Get a hold of yourself and tell us where the children are!” “In the basement,” cried the lady.
In spite of Mary’s disagreement, John soaked (浸湿) his clothes and ran to the basement which was full of smoke. He found the door and grabbed two children. As he left he could hear some more cry. He sent the two badly frightened children into the waiting room and asked how many more children were down there. The told him two more and Mary grabbed his arm and screamed, “John! Don’t go back! It’s dangerous! That house will fall down in any second!”
But he shook her off and went back. It seemed a very long time before he found both children and started back. As he climbed up the endless steps the thought went through his mind that there was something strangely familiar about the little bodies next to him, and at last when they came out into the sunlight and fresh air, he found that he had just rescued his own children. The baby-sitter had left them at this home while she did some shopping.
1. The old lady screamed to John to .A.ask him to get away from the fire |
B.ask for his help to save the children |
C.ask him to rescue her from the fire |
D.ask him to take out valuable things from the fire |
A.She disagreed with it. | B.She supported it |
C.She was unconcerned about it. | D.She misunderstood it. |
A.It was clean. | B.It was burned down. |
C.It was dangerous. | D.It was under repair. |
A.Two heads are better than one. |
B.Where there is a will, there is a way. |
C.Helping others means helping ourselves. |
D.God helps those who help themselves. |
【推荐2】Ever since Zion Williamson was 5 years old, he wanted to be a basketball star. But to get there, he needed a lot of encouragement and coaching along the way, and there was no one that better than his mother, Sharonda Sampson. She coached Zion in every youth basketball league he ever played. Sampson was a collegiate track star and later became a middle school health and physical education teacher.
He has got up at 5:30 a.m. to head to the outdoor court and play basketball since he was 9 years old. Zion's hard work began to pay off when he entered high school, where he became a YouTube hit for his high-flying dunks (灌篮)and powerful moves. But Sampson wanted her son to not only work hard at being great but study how the legends of the game went about their skills.
“When I started playing, my mom said there were three players she wanted me to watch — Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan,” Williamson said. “Even though I wasn't alive when he (Jordan) was doing those things, it just attracted me. Everything he did was just incredible.”
The national spotlight shined on Zion during his one year of collegiate basketball at Duke University, where he was coached by five-time national champion Mike Krzyzewski. The most storied rivalry in the collegiate game is between Duke and North Carolina, where Jordan won a national championship back in the 1980s.
Shortly after his freshman season, Zion declared for the NBA Draft. Sampson was by her son's side when he was chosen by the Pelicans as the top player. “I wouldn't be here without my mom” said Zion with tears streaming down his face after his selection.
Zion was brilliant in the first 19 games of his regular-season NBA career, averaging over 23 points and six rebounds per game, before the coronavirus (冠状病毒)crisis forced the league to shut down. The 19-year-old Zion says he's been staying fit and will be ready to go when the league resumes.
1. What do we know about Zion from the first two paragraphs?A.He was trained mainly by his mother. |
B.He dreamed of being a basketball star at 9. |
C.He was famous for his mother at YouTube. |
D.He coached his mother in basketball leagues. |
A.She wanted to make Zion beat them one day. |
B.She expected Zion to learn much from them. |
C.She required Zion to join their basketball teams. |
D.She wished Zion to like the same players as she. |
A.He would join the NBA with his mom |
B.He would stand beside his mother firmly. |
C.His success related to what his mom did. |
D.He followed her wherever his mother went. |
A.To encourage people to learn from Zion. |
B.To explain why Zion likes playing basketball. |
C.To prove Zion has a gift for playing basketball. |
D.To introduce an NBA basketball player. |
【推荐3】Music is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker from Texas, music has always been a profoundly different experience.
“When I was a kid, I'd lie on the floor above our garage so I could feel the vibrations from my brother’s band rocking out below my body,” the 33-year-old told CNN. “That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”
In 2016, his ability to experience music changed dramatically, thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs.
It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to “feel” music through their skin. Consisting of a body harness, ankle and wrist straps, the device translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points. Burton has been testing the suit for four years.
The sound hits different parts of your body, said Burton. “Maybe it will strike me down in my ankles first. And then I'll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I'll feel some pulsations in my wrist.”
The creators want to extend the tactile musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 of the wearables at a rock concert in Las Vegas where half the audience members were deaf and half were hearing.
Since then, Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says it's ready to go to market soon. Eventually, the creators want the device to become a consumer product, accessible to all. The company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, told CNN that the technology could be incorporated into live sports broadcasts, video games, theme parks or museum installations. The newest digital streaming movie releases could have built in ‘vibe-tracks’ to ‘feel’ the movie. He said. “We truly think that anything that has an audio element can also have a vibrational experience associated with it as well.”
1. How does Chase Burton feel music with the new technology?A.By lying on the floor above their garage. |
B.By wearing a wearable device to feel the vibrating pulses. |
C.By striking different parts of his body. |
D.By feeling the audio of the music. |
A.Both deaf and common audience experienced the device in 2018. |
B.Chase Burton is a deaf music maker. |
C.Music always strikes Burton’s ankle first. |
D.The device translates vibrating pulses into a range of audio. |
A.We can buy a vibrating suit on the market now. | B.The device is only aimed at deaf people. |
C.The technology will be used in other fields. | D.The technology is mature and perfect. |
A.Music dramatically changed my life | B.Wearable devices for deaf people |
C.How to feel the vibrations | D.Vibrating suit allows deaf people to feel music |