【推荐2】The world famous Boston Symphony Orchestra normally performs at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. But its summer home is the Tanglewood Music Center in western Massachusetts.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra also has a summer program at Tanglewood. It is designed for young singers, musicians and those who create musical works. Great composers like Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and John Adams have worked There.

Serge Koussevitzky led the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1940. At the time Europe was at war. The United States did not enter World War I until the end of 1941. Mr. Koussevitzky persuaded people in the music industry to open a music school at Tanglewood, the BSO’s summer home. He wanted young, gifted musicians toattend the school for free.

But within two years, the program almost came to an end. “The BSO trustees(托管人) wanted to close the school because of the war and Koussevitzky was angry, and wrote a letter calling it an ‘act of artistic vandalism(损坏)’. And he said, ‘Now is the time when the world needs to be hearing this music’,” says Jeremy Eichler, a music critic for The Boston Globe newspaper. “This music” was not Just works by Beethoven or Brahms. It was the sounds of the time.

Mr. Koussevitzky chose composer Aaron Copland to head the school. “In establishing Aaron Copland as the head of the school not as the head of composition, he was making a very specific statement…And I think he felt very strongly that paying attention to the music of one’s own time is the way to ensure that there will be a future,” says Jeremy Eichler.

Paul Hindemith was a refugee (难民) from the war in Europe. He was chosen as the first head of Tanglewood’s music composition department. He and Copland decided that the school would be a place where composers write new musical works.

Their first performance was Alleluia, a piece written by American composer Randall Thompson. Alleluia has opened the school’s program every summer since it was first performed. Since it opened, Tanglewood’s young musicians, singers and conductors have performed many new compositions. They include the first American performance of Benjamin Britten’s opera Peter Grimes. This year, for its 75th anniversary, the center asks composers to write 34 new pieces of music.

1. What happened to the Tanglewood Music Center?

A．Aaron Copland once worked as the head of the school.

B．Many young, gifted musicians attended the school in 1941.

C．It was closed in 1943 because of the World War II.

D．It was created by Serge Koussevitzky in 1940.

2. Which of the following is in agreement with Serge Koussevitzky’s opinions?

A．The great music should be the reflection of the time.

B．The young should have the chance to learn music for free.

C．The head of a music school should be a composer.

D．The traditional music should not be emphasized.

3. It can be referred that the Tanglewood Music Center attaches importance to          .

A．performing new works every year

B．the compositions of famous musicians

C．working with famous composers

D．the young talented musicians creation.

4. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．The great changes taking place in the Tanglewood Music Center.

B．A brief introduction to the Tanglewood Music Center.

C．The development of the Tanglewood Music Center.

D．The events that make the Tanglewood Music Center famous.

【推荐3】Migingo, a tiny rock island on Lake Victoria in Kenya, measures just 0.49 acres. According to some accounts, it was originally settled by two Kenyan fishermen, who came here in 1991. Others say it was a Ugandan who came here first and then brought more of his fishing friends. It was this kind of contradictory stories and the battle over the island’s fish-rich waters that created a conflict over the ownership of Migingo between Kenya and Uganda.

Back in 2009, Migingo has a population of 131, but the number has ballooned to around 1000. Drawn by the large population of Nile perch, fishermen from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania crowded into Migingo. In spite of measures set in place to keep population under control, the place becomes packed to the point where there’s little room to walk in.

What’s really surprising is that just a few meters away lies a much larger and completely uninhabited island called Usingo. It is said that the place is home to a demon (魔鬼), and fishermen are afraid to even set foot on it, let alone live there with their families. But it turns out to be just a rumor online. Locals haven’t even heard about any demons, but they do have a very practical reason.

Despite permanent police presence from both Uganda and Kenya, pirate (海盗) attacks still occur. They are not as frequent and violent as they used to be, but every few months fishermen do run into pirate stealing their catch and boat engines, sometimes even killing them in the process. But there is strength in numbers, so it’s safer for most people to live on Migingo than to risk moving to Usingo.

Migingo remains the world most densely populated island, but it may not hold that title for much longer. Due to over-fishing around the island, the supply of Nile perch is on the decrease, and people are starting to move to other fishing spots.

1. What can we know about Migingo according to the text?

A．It belongs to two countries.	B．It has the densest population.
C．It attracts the most tourists.	D．It is home to brave fishermen.

2. Why do fishermen refuse to move to Usingo?

A．They may be attacked by pirates.

B．They can’t get a huge catch of fish.

C．They believe there live some demons.

D．They can’t be protected by policemen there.

3. What may happen to Migingo in several years?

A．It will cause more violent conflicts.

B．It will be a suitable place to live in.

C．It will be deserted by some fishermen.

D．It will have the largest population of fish.

【推荐1】Senior high school is not only just attending classes and attempting to get high grades. Students can make the most of the opportunities high school offers you to explore your interests and sometimes interact with fellow students in clubs. Here are some introductions of popular clubs.

Speech Club

Do you enjoy talking? Do you think you can be a future lawyer? Try out for the school’s speech team. Not only will you meet people and make friends, you’ll also get to practice public speaking, a valuable, important tool that you will use at every stage of your life. By researching, talking about debating hot- button political, social, cultural and environment topics, you will also become more aware and up-to-date on current events.

Band Club

Are you in a band in junior high? If so, you probably remember always hanging around with your musical friends. If you haven’t joined any high school club yet, you should! Most high school bands give performances, and even go on trips to Disney land. Not sure? Did I mention that studies show that students with music education tend to receive higher grades? You read it right.

Red Cross Club

If you are interested in the medical field or planning to take a combined M.D. program, perhaps you should consider joining your school’s Chinese Red Cross Club. As part of the high school club working with the local Red Cross chapter, you can become a lifeguard, learn how to perform first aid, or become a trained instructor who teaches others.

Language Clubs

Can you speak Spanish, French, or German? Or maybe you just really like the foreign language class! Either way, you should consider joining your school’s language clubs and lean a new language during your past time. Spanish, French and German clubs put on several charity and cultural events throughout the academic year. You could be helping others in need, and making new friends all at the same time!

1. Which club suits you best if you want to become a lawyer?

A．Speech Club.

B．Band Club.

C．Red Cross Club.

D．Language Clubs.

2. What is special about Band Club?

A．It ensures students to practice public speaking.

B．It helps improve students’ grades.

C．It enables students to be lifeguards.

D．It makes students’ speaking ability better.

3. What do Red Cross Club and Language Clubs have in common?

A．They both can give you a trip to Disneyland.

B．They make you a man of many talents and languages.

C．They enable you to help people who are in need.

D．They can help you to be a person with first aid knowledge.

【推荐3】Being a teenager is hard, which is why there are many amazing teen movies documenting the experience.Some are so good that they will become classics in a few years. Here is a list for you.

Mean Girls

"You go, Glen Coco!" "It's not going to happen!" "On Wednesdays we wear pink!" "You can't sit with us!" If you rank teen movies by how many lines（台词） of dialogues will live on forever, Mean Girls will certainly be on top. So many classic lines!

Eighth Grade

This movie will take you back to the eighth grade and remind you of all the good and bad times you had at that age. Kayla, a shy girl, who feels the most connected to the world through social media. It's Kayla's final week in the eighth grade and she promises to make it as great as possible before she moves on to high school.

13 Going on 30

This classic follows Jenna Rink, a girl whose wish on her 13th birthday is to grow up and escape from high school. The next day her wish comes true. She wakes up in her 30﹣year﹣old body only to find that she's an editor of a major magazine in America. Although she loves her new life at first, she quickly finds out that being grown﹣up isn't that much easier than being 13.

Shazam!

Shazam! is about a kid named Billy Batson, who suddenly gets magic powers from the Wizard Shazam. By calling Shazam's name, Billy can be changed into a hero with powers like strength, speed and flight. Like in all the other movies of this kind, in Shazam! Billy is tasked with defeating his enemy who wants to steal all his powers.

1. What is special about Mean Girls？

A．It is about girls' adventures.

B．It ranks first on the movie list.

C．It is aimed at amusing the audience.

D．It contains lots of classic dialogues.

2. Which movie refers to anxiety for adulthood？

A．Eighth Grade.

B．13 Going on 30.

C．Mean Girls.

D．Shazam!

3. What kind of movie is Shazam!？

A．A superhero film.

B．A documentary.

C．A comedy.

D．A love story.