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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

No matter where you usually hear today’s top hits—the radio, Spotify, a mixtape on your Sony Walkman — you’ve probably noticed that they tend 1 (be) around three minutes long.

As VOX — a classic record company — explains, the custom 2 (date) back to the early 20th century, when shellac records (虫胶唱片) first appeared in the market. The rates at 3 these records spun (旋转) varied, but 78 RPM (每分钟转数) quickly became the norm. Two record sizes contributed to its 4 (popular): 10 inches — which could hold about three minutes of music per side—and 12 inches, which held 5 (rough) four to five minutes per side. To get radio stations to broadcast their music and get people to buy it, 6 (musician) pretty much had to accommodate those time limits.

The late 1940s 7 (see) the birth of the 45 RPM record: a smaller, cheaper disc that couldn’t manage much more 8 three minutes of music per side. Long-playing records (LPs) 9 (introduce) around the same time, but it was much easier for radio stations to play single tracks from 45 RPM record — which crowds of listeners then went out and bought. While 10-inch 78 RPM record had originated the three-minute trend, 45 RPM record really helped make 10 a necessity for radio singles throughout the mid-20th century.

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Starting with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, the opera brought a 1 (complete) new sound to my Western ears. I was surprised to see their amazing costumes and masks and the simple stage. Their voices 2 (sound) really unique — some of the female voices were so high 3 I was sure they could break glass! Though the performers sang 4 Chinese, their special techniques help get the meanings across to the audience.

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Music is everywhere nowadays. Music plays 1 important part in daily life and there are different types of music in the world, such as Blues, Black music, Rock& Roll, Dance music of Punks, Disco, Jazz, Classical music, Rap, Pop-music and so on.

Music is 2 great use in many fields. It 3 (use) in advertising, radios, TV, films and the supermarkets in 4 people are always attracted by the sweet-sounding music. So, you can see that it helps the companies make some money.

Why do so many people enjoy music? In my opinion, 5 (usual) we prefer expressing through music, so we can share many 6 (feel) with other people. Music is one of the most 7 (power) things in our life. When we are tired after work or when we are nervous, listening to music makes us feel more 8 relax) and better. Listening to music 9 (help) us face the difficulties we meet in 10 (we) life and makes us forget some problems. Besides, we can learn more about the cultures of different countries and then learn about the world better.

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The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big occasions for good luck and prosperity, as 1 is believed that the lion symbolizes power and wisdom. Also, the lion dance is a way 2 (create) a festive atmosphere and bring happiness.

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The lion dance is 8 excellent example of Chinese folk culture, which has spread across the world with Chinese immigration. Up to now, overseas Chinese in Europe, America, etc. 9 (establish) many lion dance clubs, performing on Chinese festivals or big occasions, 10 (particular) Chinese New Year.

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