1 . Top Piano Players in the World
Martha ArgerichMartha Argerich could be considered the next Beethoven, as she is one of the most outstanding pianists ever to play. Argerich preferred being on stage with others instead of performing solo; therefore, she has been performing in a concerto format since the 1980s. Argerich was not one for the spotlight, as she often avoided public appearances such as interviews; however, her great talent was all the publicity she needed, standing out during concertos and sonatas.
Leif Ove AndsnesKnown for his appealing performances of Edvard Grieg’s works, Andsnes has won praise for his performances at some of the world’s most famous concert halls. Andsnes has certainly made his mark in Norway, as he is the founding director of Norway’s Rosendal Chamber Music Festival. Because of his unique voice and interesting approach, he was praised by The New York Times as a “pianist of authoritative elegance, power, and insight.”
Alfred BrendelKnown for his beautiful interpretations of Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert and Mozart, Alfred Brendel was considered one of the greats. He played in various concertos throughout his career and became known for his interpretive coldness in recreating these works. Brendel was considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, as he made his mark in the classical music industry. Brendel was self-taught and learned his love of piano at an early age.
Arthur RubinsteinArthur Rubinstein was certainly one of the greats. His career began in the early 20th century when he began to come into contact with some of the world’s most important composers, such as Maurice Ravel, Paul Dukas, and Jacques Thibaud. He made various trips worldwide and visited nearly every continent, where crowds met him with great praise and encouragement.
1. What does the female pianist focus on in her career?A.Skills in hosting concertos and sonatas. | B.Cooperation with other musicians. |
C.Close relationships with the media. | D.Unique ways to interpret music. |
A.Martha Argerich. | B.Leif Ove Andsnes. |
C.Alfred Brendel. | D.Arthur Rubinstein. |
A.He was the director of a Norwegian festival. |
B.He made a difference in classical music. |
C.He was the best musician of the 20th century. |
D.He got in touch with some famous composers. |
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2. 提出新建议;
3. 表达希望。
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Li Hua
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For a long time, Hanfu was worn only by some brides and grooms during weddings and a few other special occasions. Attracted by the elegance and beauty of Hanfu, a few brave youngsters began to wear Han-style clothes a decade ago
Thanks to the country’s emphasis
4 . The Christmas of 2020 was not a time of celebration but just tough for many. It was
In February, Sara
The mystery had a
Sara never learned who sent the
A.strengthened | B.clouded | C.postponed | D.celebrated |
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A.imagine | B.permit | C.observe | D.take |
A.long | B.perfect | C.new | D.unique |
A.brought | B.earned | C.sold | D.left |
A.quiet | B.amused | C.worried | D.healthy |
A.hung | B.kept | C.fixed | D.folded |
A.refused | B.recognized | C.received | D.chose |
A.in person | B.in shock | C.in advance | D.in vain |
A.enthusiasm | B.anger | C.doubt | D.disappointment |
A.promise | B.teach | C.remind | D.warn |
A.thoughtful | B.patient | C.faithful | D.frank |
A.explanation | B.interest | C.prediction | D.support |
A.understood | B.greeted | C.lost | D.deserted |
A.checked | B.declared | C.recalled | D.noticed |
A.sweet | B.simple | C.vivid | D.strange |
A.continued | B.decided | C.intended | D.pretended |
A.gift | B.signal | C.invitation | D.note |
5 . When physicist Stephen Hawking died in 2018 at the age of 76, the world mourned (哀悼), after the loss, there remains the enormous legacy of the scientist and the man to consider.
Despite being a renowned expert in cosmology and black holes, there is still much to discover about Hawking. In Stephen Hawking: A memoir of friendship and physics, theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow offers a close glimpse inside the famous scientist’s life, ranging from his early days at university and diagnosis at age 21 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to his later status as an international celebrity.
After co-authoring two books with Hawking, Mlodinow isn’t short of stories, particularly from time spent working together on their book The Grand Design. Hawking lived a colourful life often filled with hardship, and the possibility of death was never far away. Far from letting this be a setback, it is what Hawking credits for his achievements. “It helped me focus,” he tells Mlodinow after dinner one night.
Even so, Mlodinow admits that initially he couldn’t help but feel sorry for Hawking, living with a condition that required round-the-clock care and eventually left him unable to speak or voluntarily move anything but his eyes, brows and mouth. However, writes Mlodinow, “overtime all that pity would disappear like one of Stephen’s black holes”, adding that “ it occurred to me that Stephen had proved himself to be an iron man in a fragile man’s facade (外表)”. That view becomes one that readers will also tend to adopt as Mlodinow looks back.
Achievement came in many forms for Hawking, who refused to be restricted in thought or deed. As Mlodinow writes: “Often we limit our chances at success by limiting the goals toward which we strive. Stephen never did that. We can get used to anything, and we can accomplish, if not anything, then at least much more than we give ourselves credit for. To grow close to Stephen was to understand this.”
1. What can we learn about Mlodinow?A.He was one of Hawking’s friends. | B.He worked for Hawking for many years. |
C.He wrote two books about Hawking’s life. | D.He was the strongest competitor for Hawking. |
A.Admiring. | B.Sympathetic. | C.Envious. | D.Puzzled. |
A.He kept pushing his limits. | B.He had extraordinary talent. |
C.He was good at educating others. | D.He was a man with definite goals. |
A.To praise a relationship. | B.To introduce a book. |
C.To honor a breakthrough. | D.To promote a physics theory. |
6 . In the last months of Dad’s life, my brothers and I moved him to a local nursing home nearby. I spent as much time as I could
During one visit, I entered his room, only to find him in a
A light rain was starting to fall and it matched my
I now still think of that
A.inspecting | B.observing | C.joining | D.visiting |
A.eating away at | B.keeping away from | C.living up to | D.getting rid of |
A.disturbed | B.light | C.broken | D.deep |
A.silently | B.impatiently | C.secretly | D.nervously |
A.recalling | B.understanding | C.regretting | D.denying |
A.image | B.mood | C.taste | D.character |
A.hesitating | B.pretending | C.refusing | D.struggling |
A.quickly | B.randomly | C.curiously | D.anxiously |
A.forced | B.beautiful | C.fixed | D.humorous |
A.fun | B.warmth | C.amazement | D.commitment |
A.almost | B.hardly | C.still | D.even |
A.period | B.adventure | C.performance | D.moment |
A.value | B.pick | C.change | D.create |
A.tested | B.kept | C.meant | D.used |
A.belongings | B.treasures | C.goods | D.possessions |
7 . Johnny Agar had always dreamed of competing in triathlons (铁人三项赛) as an athlete. Unfortunately, he’d been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪) shortly after he was born. This disorder makes it difficult for the now-28-year-old to get around. However, he and his father are proving that where there’s a will — and a lot of love — there’s a way!
Jeff Agar, 59, is helping Johnny experience life to the fullest by entering triathlons by his side. As a team, they’ve completed over 200 races, including a full ironman triathlon that required them to swim, bike and run 140 miles in just 17 hours.
“I’m not a fan of triathlon,” Jeff joked. “I’m doing it not because I love it. This is Johnny’s dream and I’m giving him the legs and the power to do it.” Although Jeff typically provides the majority of the manpower, it was important for Johnny to cross the finish line on his own legs. “Walking in races was my way of telling Dad, ‘Okay, I’m not just going to say thank-you anymore; I’m going to actually put words into action,’” Johnny said.
Johnny and his dad now form Team Agar, using their story and the power of motivational speaking to inspire others. “When we completed that 140-mile Ironman together, it had an amazing impact on many people who had seen our story. We began to see that competing isn’t just about us crossing the finish line; it’s about helping others leave uncertainty in the dust — even those facing greater obstacles than we did.”
Earlier this month, they received some incredible news. They were invited to compete in one of the toughest triathlons: the Ironman World Championship! What made the occasion even more special was a pre-recorded video message from Johnny’s idol, athlete Peyton Manning. “Rumor has it that you’re a big fan of mine,” Peyton said, “I’m a big fan of yours as well! You guys are incredible; you’re a true inspiration.”
1. What can we learn about Jeff from the text?A.He has a great passion for triathlons. |
B.He is upset about Johnny’s severe illness. |
C.He goes all out to help his son achieve his ambition. |
D.He crosses the finish line with his son in competitions. |
A.To give motivation to other people. | B.To encourage more people to join them. |
C.To make themselves more competitive. | D.To participate in more competitions as a team. |
A.Peyton will record more videos of Johnny and Jeff. |
B.Jeff and Johnny have influenced people positively. |
C.Johnny and Jeff have been getting along well with Peyton. |
D.Peyton has provided Johnny with material assistance. |
A.An Old Father’s Love for Triathlons |
B.A Disabled Competitor Works Wonders |
C.Dad Helps Son With Cerebral Palsy Achieve His Dream |
D.Great Achievements Made by Dad and Son in Sports |
8 . You’ve heard the phrase “home for the holidays”, but I would like to introduce a new phrase: hygge for the holidays. A hygge holiday is all about peaceful, quiet and cozy(温暖舒适的) surroundings. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Holiday hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge holidays without even knowing it.
Hygge is a Danish word originally coming from an old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside harm. It’s known that winters in Denmark are severe and last long. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.
Hygge is a very important word to Danish people, often used to describe what their culture is all about and it is not necessarily a thing, something you can buy, but rather more of something you feel. Hygge really is a reflection of one aspect of Danish living, and, happily, in the last five years the concept of hygge has made its way to the US and many other countries. I mean what’s not to like about nurturing(培育)peace and quiet and coziness?
Here are some more descriptive words for hygge: comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter, and even seasonal homemade food and drinks. While it is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year with hygge activities-an outdoor BBQ with friends and a movie under the stars with family are good examples of summertime hygge, it is most commonly associated with the colder months because of its ability to lift one’s spirits during dark winter months.
Hygge is the most suitable for the November and December holiday season because it’s all about peaceful and cozy surroundings that fill you with contentment. There is indeed something you can do to bring holiday hygge into your home this season.
1. Why do Danish people choose a hygge holiday?A.To deal with cold and long winters. | B.To follow the latest holiday trend. |
C.To fight against nature physically. | D.To spend more time with their family. |
A.It reflects Danish living totally. | B.It is mainly about some feeling. |
C.It is limited to Denmark and the US. | D.It represents ancient Danish culture |
A.People do hygge in more ways. | B.Hygge is preferred in summertime. |
C.Hygge is still perfect for winter. | D.People access hygge in certain time. |
A.Ways of hygge celebrations. | B.Tips on achieving hygge. |
C.Different opinions about hygge | D.Benefits of bringing hygge into home. |
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