1 . We are thrilled to announce a piece of good news that Melody Fest 2024 will come to the town. It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with fascinating performances, Melody Fest 2024 aims to bring together music enthusiasts from all walks of life to experience different music.
Date: April 15. 2024
Time: 7: 00 pm
Venue: City Concert Hall
The event will feature an exciting lineup of artists, including renowned bands, sole musicians and local talents. From ballads to rock, there will be something for everyone. Prepare to witness outstanding vocal performances, instrumental skill and breathtaking stage presence.
In addition to the live performances, we have arranged a variety of food stalls offering delicious snacks and drinks. We want to ensure that your entire experience at Melody Fest2024 is nothing short of extraordinary.
To attend this remarkable event, simply purchase your tickets online at www.melodyfest2024.com or visit the City Concert Hall box office during business hours. Early bird tickets are available at a discounted price until March 28, so make sure to secure your spot soon.
For more information and updates, please follow us on social media and visit our website We can’t wait to see you at Melody Fest 2024 and share this unforgettable musical experience together.
1. What is Melody Fest 2024?A.A music event. | B.A sports game. |
C.A writing contest. | D.An art exhibition. |
A.Tense. | B.Quiet. | C.Lively. | D.Significant. |
A.The price. | B.The deadline. |
C.The sales location. | D.The purchase request. |
2 . Gong Linna, well-known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.
The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao(离骚), “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It’s arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong says.
To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist, Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to introduce her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.
Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children’s passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely absorbed in the music. Music brings light and richness to one’s spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”
Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”
Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”
“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them,” Lao Luo, Gong’s husband said proudly. “It’s a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.
Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence.
1. Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert?A.Because Gong is a famous Chinese musician. |
B.Because people are expected to search their roots. |
C.Because Gong’s music teaching method is practical. |
D.Because Gong wants to introduce her music teaching method. |
A.Music academies. | B.The support of the government. |
C.Primary and secondary schools. | D.Famous musicians across the country. |
A.She will train more children to study abroad. |
B.She will perform more concerts to promote Chinese music. |
C.She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music. |
D.She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. |
A.Creating Music Makes You Confident |
B.Gong Linna — Chinese Folk Music Instructor |
C.Music Education Helps Gain Cultural Confidence |
D.Chinese Music: Development, Instruments |
A.Jazz. | B.Rock. | C.Opera. |
1. What does the man think of the video?
A.Amazing. | B.Traditional. | C.Boring. |
A.The music. | B.The costumes. | C.The creativity. |
5 . A children’s choir (合唱团) from the snowy highlands of Tibet recently
The Qomolangma Children’s Choir was
When journalists met the choir on Saturday, the children were
Geng Muyao was the choir’s
Including children from all over Tibet, the choir primarily shows Tibetan folk culture. Though the members are
A.explained | B.described | C.brought | D.improve |
A.set up | B.take up | C.make up | D.turn up |
A.gain | B.lift | C.study | D.teach |
A.disablity | B.talent | C.activities | D.benefit |
A.turning in | B.taking in | C.varying in | D.participating in |
A.recording | B.training | C.representing | D.playing |
A.information | B.communication | C.preparation | D.guidance |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Moreover | D.Beside |
A.museums | B.sites | C.campuses | D.locals |
A.instrument | B.branch | C.decoration | D.button |
A.living | B.working | C.getting | D.standing |
A.annoying | B.frightening | C.exciting | D.shocking |
A.broadened | B.widened | C.strengthened | D.deepened |
A.expressed | B.depressed | C.impressed | D.pressed |
A.gradually | B.especially | C.slightly | D.finally |
A.instructor | B.professor | C.manager | D.performer |
A.viewed | B.recommended | C.agreed | D.noted |
A.admitted | B.supported | C.inspired | D.observed |
A.fond | B.tired | C.short | D.full |
A.young | B.dynamic | C.capable | D.ambitious |
Yingge Dance, a traditional folk art
7 . How similar are language and music?
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.
Both language and music have a writing system.
Both language and music have their own systems of notation. Language uses alphabets to represent sounds and create meaning.
Listening to the language someone speaks can provide valuable clues about their geographical origin. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
Both share emotion.
A.Both are expressive. |
B.Both vary with culture. |
C.How do you know that I am annoyed? |
D.Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives. |
E.Equally, music uses notes to represent pitches and rhythms. |
F.We use language to express our thoughts. |
G.In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down. |
8 . They call America’s Got Talent the biggest stage in the world, and I definitely felt like it that day last April. I stood on that huge, brightly lit stage in California. As I stared out at the audience of thousands, it hit me that this moment could change my life forever.
I’d always loved to sing and had already signed up for the school talent show in fourth grade when I started stuttering (结巴). I went from being a carefree 10-year-old to a shy one. I was afraid of speaking in class, ordering at restaurants, and even introducing myself. So I decided to practise over and over again. To my astonishment, the words came smoothly when I sang. My stutter disappeared. I felt so free onstage performing in the talent show.
By the summer I was 16, one afternoon I started practising my guitar at home. On the spot, I wrote a song I called “I Will Trust”. I sang about how lost I felt. The next day, I filmed a video of myself performing the song and posted it on YouTube. Hundreds of complete strangers left comments that I had cheered them up with my music.
Then I signed up for the America’s Got Talent audition (试镜). When I finished, the judges and the whole crowd were on their feet. I couldn’t believe it! Judge Cowell told me I had a pure and beautiful voice. When introducing myself to the judges and audience, I stammered my name, Amanda, and then my age, 18. “As you can probably tell…” I explained, “I have a bit of a speech stutter... But I found that I don’t stutter when I sing.”
I couldn’t hold back my tears. My stutter made me shy and fearful, but I was given the gift to speak through my music. My wildest dreams were coming true, dreams I’d never thought possible.
1. What amazed Amanda during singing practice in Paragraph 2?A.The beautiful voice. | B.Her fluent singing. |
C.The lucky encounter. | D.Her brave performance. |
A.Ordinary. | B.Awful. | C.Inspiring. | D.Relaxing. |
A.Committed and warmhearted. | B.Social and easygoing. |
C.Responsible and creative. | D.Determined and courageous. |
A.She finally overcame her stutter. | B.She was moved by the audience online. |
C.She was content with her smooth speech. | D.She found a new way to express herself. |
9 . One of the most popular Al-generated songs spread quickly on social media last month, getting millions of plays. The song was eventually removed from streaming platforms, but not before sending a scare throughout the music industry about the future of artificial intelligence in music. Will Al replace pop stars?
Many students argued that Al-generated music would not have the emotional pull of music made by humans. Aleena, a student from Philadelphia says, “Even if the lyrics imitate a real pop star’s, whether it talks about love or family, it would never have the same impact like one created by a real pop star because the listeners know it is all just to sound good and appeal to the listeners. I like listening to artists I know having gone through similar things or having the same feelings as me.”
Furthermore, pop stars often have a unique charm and talent that allows them to connect with their audience on a personal level, something that AI may struggle to copy. The music industry is also heavily influenced by marketing and public relations. The excitement of seeing your favorite artists onstage and singing along with them are what AI can’t achieve. This is not something that AI can replicate.
The use of AI in the music industry has the potential to revolutionize the way music is made and consumed. One of the biggest benefits is the ability to create personalized music for each and every person. AI can also help artists create new sounds.
1. What does the author want to convey by mentioning the song in the first paragraph?A.Artificial intelligence is widely used in daily life. |
B.Pop stars prefer to use streaming media to release music. |
C.Development of AI in music industry causes people to panic. |
D.Social media plays an important role in music communication. |
A.They mainly talk about love and family. |
B.They have their own unique musical style. |
C.They convey similar experiences or feelings. |
D.There are rich emotional expressions in their music. |
A.Favorable. | B.Intolerant. | C.Doubtful. | D.Objective. |
A.The fact that AI will fuel the music industry. |
B.The debate whether AI will replace the pop stars. |
C.The trend that AI will be used in the music fields. |
D.The differences that exist between AI music and pop stars. |
1. Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986?
A.In Moscow. | B.In Chelyabinsk. | C.In Berlin. |
A.It inspired many young musicians. |
B.It was the music event of his dreams. |
C.It was a life-changing experience. |
A.Rock music. | B.Pop music. | C.Classical music. |
A.Expressiveness. | B.Smoothness. | C.Completeness. |