1 . Works by George Balanchine, with the music of George Gershwin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Igor Stravinsky, the innovative genius of George Balanchine is brought to the forefront. The following is the introduction of the four artists.

Artist 1: George Balanchine

It is difficult to overlook the influence of choreographer (舞蹈编剧), George Balanchine. Called the Father of American Ballet, he combined the classical training he received as a boy in St. Petersburg with originality to modernism. He transformed ballet into a 20th century art form.

Artist 2: George Gershwin

George Gershwin was amongst one of the most significant and popular music composers for Broadway musicals. He wrote music for both Broadway and classical pieces that connected him to the wider public.

Artist 3: Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer whose works had a revolutionary (革命性的) impact on musical thought. He was honored with the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal in 1954 and the Wihuri Sibelius Prize in 1963.

Artist 4: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is the very foundation of classical ballet. Russian-born Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies (旋律) and innovative harmonies make his music loveable. Ballet audiences are fortunate to hear not only the works he intended for dance, such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, but also a wide variety of pieces that have been created by great dance-makers.

1. Which of the following is the achievement of George Balanchine?

A．He made ballet an art form of the 20th century.

B．He was thought as the Father of World Ballet.

C．He was good at giving classical training.

D．He combined music with modernism.

2. What is special about Igor Stravinsky?

A．He was born in Russia.

B．He was a famous composer.

C．He influenced musical thought greatly.

D．He created music for Broadway musicals.

3. Whose music is the basis of classical ballet?

A．George Balanchine.	B．George Gershwin.
C．Igor Stravinsky.	D．Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

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Armenian musician Astrid Poghosyan, a 28-year-old violinist,     1     (current) works as a leading assistant to the president of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, a celebrated orchestra in China’s largest city. She takes great pride in the Chinese name she picks for     2     (her), Ma Xingxing. The given name “Xingxing” literally meaning stars     3     (inspire) by her Armenian first name, while the surname “Ma” is taken from Ma Chao, a famous warrior from China’s Three Kingdoms Period (220-280 AD),

This summer, she has been busy making     4     (preparation) for a series of in-person and online music events and cultural exchange programs,     5     (include) a music festival in Shanghai and a live-streamed international violin contest. She always puts all her energy into the programs in     6     she is involved, whether they are offline     7     online events, as she believes that every little effort will help her realize her music-related dreams.“I believe music knows no borders, and cultural exchanges via music     8     (be) especially important,” she said,

“Poghosyan plays a very special role     9     our orchestra,” said Zhou Ping, president of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. “She has lived in China for a long time and is in love with Chinese culture, and she knows how     10     (use) the advantage of a multicultural background in her work.”