1 . Sudha Chandran, who was a classical dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She was also cut off on her career (事业) road.
Though the accident brought her bright career to a
After every public recital (个人表演), she
Sudha’s comeback was
When someone asked Sudha how she had
| A．success | B．height | C．stop | D．point |
| A．painful | B．unforgettable | C．busy | D．free |
| A．gift | B．flower | C．leg | D．box |
| A．home | B．dancing | C．school | D．walking |
| A．stop | B．leave | C．forget | D．realize |
| A．starting | B．remembering | C．learning | D．wanting |
| A．could | B．would | C．should | D．might |
| A．in surprise | B．in return | C．in turn | D．in anger |
| A．comeback | B．change | C．movement | D．promise |
| A．forced | B．made | C．let | D．moved |
| A．performance | B．story | C．decision | D．accident |
| A．strange | B．new | C．normal | D．same |
| A．such | B．this | C．so | D．very |
| A．tried | B．managed | C．thought | D．imagined |
| A．Everything | B．Anything | C．Something | D．Nothing |
Sam, Wayne, Tim and Will were classmates. They loved music and formed a band in their high school. Although after graduation they met each other less and less, their friendship remained deep.
Now, when they were in their 60s, they decided to gather in a park to give a performance in memory of their good days. That day, when Sam, Wayne and Tim arrived there, they received a message from Jenny, Will’s wife. Once reading it, they hurriedly drove to Will’s house, where they found Will was sleeping after taking medicine. The tall and handsome man was weak and thin, which moved them to tears. And that day, they found out the whole story of Will’s illness from Jenny.
“Will’s heart condition has been worsening for a long time,” Jenny said. “Doctors said without an operation he would die six months later. But the operation costs $20,000. Now, after all the treatments, we don’t have that kind of money anymore.” Sam, Wayne and Tim comforted her and immediately made a plan to help Will.
The next day, they gathered early in a park, two blocks away from their high school, and put up a poster: “Playing for Will”. Then, they stood there for hours, playing song after song. Moved, many passers-by listened and left coins and bills.
But by the third day, the three men found it hard for them to support long time of performing. “Alright,” Sam said, “we’ll do several more days of this. Then we should rethink our plan.”
Just then, a little girl pointed at the poster of Will and said excitedly, “That’s Mr Schumer!” Surprised Sam asked how she knew him. “He was the best music teacher we had in school! He once taught us rock music and even helped us build a band!” the girl smiled. And she continued, “Are you his friends? When did he begin being sick? And did he get better from his sickness?” When the nine-year-old girl, Harriet, learned about her favorite teacher’s condition and his three old friends’ idea of performing on the street, she was lost in thought and wanted to do something.
After saying goodbye to Sam, Wayne and Tim, Harriet returned to school.
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Seven days after performing in front of their school gate, Harriet’s band raised $25,000.
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| A．Dancing. | B．Walking. | C．Singing. |
4 . How to Organize a Music Festival
You love music and you always have. You want to carry out a music festival designed to attract music fans of all ages. Follow the steps and you’ll organize a successful one.
◆Start by making a list of the local bands and artists that you like. You’ve taken this job because you love music, so put your taste to work for you. If you like these musicians, many of the local people will also like them.
◆Find a great location that has much open space for outdoor festivals. You need to build a stage so the musicians can be seen from distances.
◆Hire sound engineers to give the musicians all the help they need.
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| A．You need to find security people. |
| B．We can find enough songs to get a lot of money. |
| C．Bigger sports stadiums will be perfect as well. |
| D．But remember, you are trying to attract fans of all ages. |
| E．People should have practiced many different songs. |
| F．You can find a location by going to the local government and asking for permission. |
| G．The last thing you want is that a group is on the stage but the speakers don’t work. |
5 . Can’t enter the next American Idol or The Voice singing audition (试唱)? That’s alright! You can still show off your vocal skills and compete (竞赛) for recognition in one of the many online singing competitions across the country. Below are several worth checking out!
The Lyndon Oratorio-Solo Competition
For the under-30 crowd, this international solo competition focuses fully on oratorio singing. Initial (最初的) entries and rounds are online. However, finals are held at Carnegie Hall in New York City with considerable cash prizes awarded.
The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
The only singing competition for all of North America aimed at young singers aged 23 and under, this is one of the first online singing competitions created. It charges nothing to enter, making it accessible to all qualified (有资格的) North American singers. Video auditions are all handed in through YouTube. Prizes include cash and gift certificates (证书).
Singist
For those 18 and up, Singist offers monthly online singing competitions. You can audition to be entered in the monthly contest for free, or sign up for a “Performer Plan” at $4 per month and enter yourself. Videos must be original, featuring any song you choose, and not posted on any other site. Registered (注册的) Singist users vote on a monthly winner, and social media sharing is encouraged. Small cash prizes in the $5 — 25 range are awarded to monthly winners.
MacroDazzle
MacroDazzle accepts karaoke, sing-along, and even self-accompanied singing from competitors of all ages. Those over 18 are qualified for cash prizes, and children are qualified for gift certificates and non-monetary prizes. A $16 entry fee is required for cash competitions.
1. What is special about the Lyndon Oratoria-Solo Competition?| A．It awards non-monetary prizes. |
| B．It doesn’t involve any offline activity. |
| C．Not all its singing competitions are held online. |
| D．Online rounds are held with cash prizes offered. |
| A．The Lyndon Oratorio-Solo Competition. |
| B．Singist. |
| C．The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition. |
| D．MacroDazzle. |
| A．To persuade singers to show off their skills. |
| B．To introduce some online singing competitions. |
| C．To tell the differences between some competitions. |
| D．To give advice on how to present vocal skills. |
6 . Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don’t. You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler. But scientists found that people’s music taste changes as time goes by. So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents’, whether you like it or not.
We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices. But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste. There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.
The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk and rock, because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.
But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&.B, which is usually uplifting and danceable.
When middle age comes, most people have settled down. During this period, people prefer music, such as jazz and classical, as well as music like country, folk and blues.
As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods. They generally listen to relaxing music, such as country music and jazz music. But you must be questioning. “Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are. But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.
1. What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?| A．They are worth listening to. | B．They are actually less cool. |
| C．They are especially serious. | D．They are hard to understand. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．punk music | B．country music |
| C．jazz music | D．pop music |
| A．People Have Different Opinions on Music |
| B．People’s Taste in Music Changes with Time |
| C．People Listen to Music for the Same Reason |
| D．People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music |
7 . When they fell in love with breakdancing, or Breaking, these boys never imagined this fringe cultural offering would one day become a mainstream Olympic sport.
Considered a bad student who frequently skipped class, Shang Xiaoyu had no idea how his life would be changed by dancing. Shang was 13.One day, when he happened to pass through a classroom where some students were practicing their breaking moves, a mere glance of the scene made him love Breaking. It soon became his focus and he also proved to be a natural at it. Later he became the only Chinese competitor at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. A bigger stage awaits him now as the International Olympic Committee (IOC)has announced breakdancing as an official Olympic event to debut(首次亮相)in Paris in 2024.
Born in 1987, Yang Kai had his first taste of Breaking when he was 15. At that time Breaking had long been regarded by mainstream society as a dance type for “slackers”. Therefore, when Yang decided to quit school and become a break dancer, he received strong opposition from his parents. But his persistence finally persuaded his parents. Later, he won a dozen championships, making him the “B-Boy King of China”.
“China has been lagging behind some countries in terms of Breaking,” Yang explained. “When I started practicing, it was hard to find professional coaches, who are necessary as Breaking is physically extremely demanding and it’s easy to get hurt.”
The high demand for physical power and skill made Breaking a strong candidate for its eventual inclusion in the Olympics. After the trial run at the 2018 Youth Olympics, the IOC gave it the provisional nod for inclusion at the Paris 2024 Games in March 2019 and further rubber-stamped it in December 2020.
Some have voiced their concerns that the rules to measure Breaking at the Olympics might affect the freedom of the discipline’s artistic expression. Wang Shenjiong, Shang’s coach, commented that such worries are simply “narrow-minded”. He said, “Its inclusion will make Breaking be seen as a serious career choice and create more opportunities.”
1. What can we know about Shang Xiaoyu?| A．He began his breaking class at age 13. |
| B．He is training hard for the 2024 Olympic Games. |
| C．He disliked studying but was gifted at dancing. |
| D．He has participated in many international events. |
| A．It was popular with Chinese youth. |
| B．It was not widely accepted by the public. |
| C．It was the most fashionable dance style. |
| D．It was preferred by bad high school students. |
| A．It is consistent with the Olympics spirit. |
| B．It is more popular and artistic than other sports. |
| C．It sets a high standard for physical strength and skills. |
| D．Its trial competition in 2018 was unexpectedly successful. |
| A．People should accept different ideas. |
| B．Rules may restrict artistic expression. |
| C．We should be serious about our career choice. |
| D．The Olympics will offer break dancers a bigger stage. |
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
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One day, however, Mary came with good news.
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www. cityopera. com.
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http:www.chamberoch.com.
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus (校园)of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known Lasalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I．D card can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (piece difference).Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220. http:///www.riverbendmusic.com.
1. What is the difference between Riverbend Music Theatre and other four places?| A．It shows all year round |
| B．It offers membership discounts |
| C．It has seats in the open air. |
| D．It presents famous musical works |
| A．April | B．February |
| C．August | D．November |
| A．Memorial Hall |
| B．Patricia Cobbett Theatre |
| C．Music Hall |
| D．Riverbend Music Theatre |
| A．381-3300 | B．232-6220 |
| C．241-2742 | D．723-1182 |
10 . DanceSport Club’s Summer Dance Camp
Welcome!
DanceSport Club kids’ summer programs help keep kids active, happy and learning. Kids get to enjoy different activities with other kids while learning new skills or knowledge. The camp provides dance and other fun, healthy and educational activities for boys and girls ages 6-10.
During this camp, your child will be introduced to several activities, such as fitness, different styles of dance such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Latin dance, and musical skills such as rhythm (节奏) and timing. The club has satisfied COVID-19 stricter requirements.
Time: 9 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday, July 26-30, 2021
Ages: Boys and Girls 6-10 years old
Prices: Early Bird Special Price $249 is ready through May 7, 2021. Starting May 8 regular (平常的) price $499.
Dance Camp Schedule:| 8:45-9:00 am | Drop-Off at DanceSport Club (11758 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77031) |
| 9:00-9:55 | Dance Fitness, Dance Education (Vocabulary, Musicality, Rhythm Exercises), Snack (小吃) time, organized activities |
| 10:00-10:55 | |
| 11:00-11:55 | |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch and Fun time |
| 1:00-1:55 | Dance Fitness, Dance Education (Vocabulary, Musicality, Rhythm Exercises), Snack time, organized activities |
| 2:00-2:55 | |
| 3:00-3:15 | Pick-Up at DanceSport Club |
Warm-up begins at 9:00 am. If students arrive late, please go with them to the training center. Our camp closes at 3:00 pm. There is a 15-minute period for you to pick up your children. If you are running late, please call 281-933-2623 to tell us. If you need to make arrangements for after-hour care, please tell us in advance of the beginning of your camp. We would be happy to help you make special arrangements.
For more information, please visit www.dancesportclub.com.
1. What does the price for the camp depend on?| A．Kids’ ages. | B．Kids’ levels. |
| C．The time kids will pay for it. | D．The activities kids will choose. |
| A．Less than three hours. | B．Three hours. |
| C．Four hours. | D．More than four hours. |
| A．Ask the club to wait for him. | B．Tell the club at the start of the camp. |
| C．Ask a relative to pick up his kid. | D．Pay the club more to send his kid home. |
