1 . 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.     1    . You need to have many kinds of music for all age groups.

◆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.     2    . Not all towns need such license but it is a good idea to check before you start building. For an indoor location, you need to find a theater that is willing to give you enough space.     3    .

◆Hire sound engineers to give the musicians all the help they need.     4    . You can’t expect the musicians to handle these problems because they are playing. Your sound and engineering experts will allow your stars to keep the music playing.

◆    5    . If you are planning your festival for families, the last thing you want is a beer-swilling crowd starting a huge fight. Security people need to be present to make sure that nobody gets the idea that they want to start any kind of ruckus (骚乱).

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.

2 . How long will the concert last?

A．Two hours.

B．One and a half hours.

C．One hour.

3 . Sixteen years ago, while we were driving on vacation, my wife decided to pass the time by singing “The Christmas Song”. She sang it over and over again. Somehow, I decided to _________ with her.

When she got to the _________ “Jack Frost nipping (捏) at your nose,” I said, in my most horrified voice, “Why are you _________ that song?” As she looked confused, I proceeded to _________ her that Jack Frost was the name of a violent patient who _________ an asylum (精神病院) on Christmas in the 1920s and went around devouring (吞噬) faces, _________ noses, which he had acquired a _________ for.

Shocked and terrified, she _________ it completely.

Fast forward to this year. It’s snowing outside and I was in a good mood. I started singing “The Christmas Song” and my wife then _________ me that Jack Frost, the serial __________ biter, had forever __________ that song for her.

I laughed and __________ that I was teasing that day and that I honestly didn’t think she believed me. She got quite __________ since for all these years she had cheerfully shared this dark and shocking story with anyone who would listen and it turned out a __________.

As for me, though I am now the King of Lies who is never to be __________ again, it has become the most cheerful holiday story in our family ever.

1.

A．agree

B．mess

C．pass

D．drive

2.

A．line

B．song

C．story

D．sentence

3.

A．hearing

B．voicing

C．singing

D．playing

4.

A．blame

B．inform

C．award

D．teach

5.

A．made fun of

B．took charge of

C．broke out of

D．got ahead of

6.

A．rarely

B．frequently

C．nearly

D．particularly

7.

A．taste

B．flavor

C．standard

D．skill

8.

A．approved

B．bought

C．denied

D．liked

9.

A．wrote

B．sold

C．reminded

D．spared

10.

A．nose

B．patient

C．asylum

D．arm

11.

A．completed

B．ruined

C．broken

D．restored

12.

A．argued

B．confirmed

C．admitted

D．announced

13.

A．joyful

B．grateful

C．awkward

D．mad

14.

A．lie

B．comedy

C．drama

D．show

15.

A．teased

B．trusted

C．heard

D．loved

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Although Emily’s singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.

One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said. “I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “It’s okay, just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too frightened to walk onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing, but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forgot the lyrics after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.

Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “Emily, coward (胆小鬼)! Emily, coward!” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.

“Well, my poor girl. Don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you,” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.

Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “It doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure. You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you.”

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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Emily followed her mom’s advice and walked into the park where many people were singing and dancing.

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The second year, the neighborhood held the singing competition again.

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5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写 在答题卡相应的位置上。

The Goddess of the Luo River comes alive in a video, which was shared by Henan TV Station on social media platform Sina Weibo. The ancient tale of romance is given    1    new setting (背景) and still provides attractive viewing for a modern audience. The tale is presented in    2    seems like slow motion. Not    3    (surprise), it became popular and has been viewed more than 20 million times.

The story of the Goddess of the Luo River has been the    4    (inspire) for countless contemporary artists, who have described the goddess of unmatched beauty through    5    (variety) art forms, like movies and dance dramas.

But the reason why the video,    6     runs for around two minutes and is titled Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess, created such an impression and has generated such a wave of publicity, is that it    7    (shoot) underwater. He Haohao plays the role of goddess. She masters not only her art but the technique of holding her breath as her lungs struggle to carry out    8    (they) function. All this is done    9    the most peaceful facial expression.

It’s not the first time that Henan TV Station has gained attention with its appealing videos    10    (highlight) traditional Chinese culture. On Feb 13th, a dance piece, titled A Tang Dynasty Banquet, which is less than six minutes long, was staged during a gala aired on Henan TV Station to mark Spring Festival.

6 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Daniel想参加网上举办的“外国人唱中文歌”才艺大赛，发邮件希望你为他推荐一首中文歌曲(歌名可用汉语拼音拼写)。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐曲目：2．推荐理由;3．你的祝愿。
注意：1．写作词数为80左右：2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Daniel,
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What instrument are the speakers listening to?

A．Violin.

B．Erhu.

C．Piano.

2. How old is the performer?

A．5 years old.

B．10 years old.

C．15 years old.

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Lily has finally become a good dancer now, all thanks to Shanda’s presence. Of all the people in Lily’s life, Shanda in particular stands out. As Lily thinks of Shanda, a smile spreads across her face, She feels loved and grateful more than ever that she has such a teacher and friend.

Eleven years of dance and going on twelve that year, she doubted it would end up like any other year. She might be stuck in any empty spot and didn’t know what to do with her next dance move. Little did she know that year would change her completely.

That year, Lily felt lucky that Shanda would choreograph (编舞) for her dance, Lily expected to work with Shanda, a young talented dancer, to have an okay dance, but she never expected she would have such an impressive impact on her way to dance.

The moment Lily walked into the marble floored, wall-to-wall mirrored rooms, she already felt like Shanda had faith in her. Shanda smiled at her with appreciative eyes. In the following days, Shanda always encouraged her, “Work to the best of your ability and keep going.” When she wanted to give up, Shanda told her that the real importance of dance was to love it.

Throughout their hard work and devotion, not only did Lily’s ability to dance grow, but also their friendship grew. Shanda became more than a teacher to Lily. She was also a close friend that Lily could turn to for anything. Shanda gave her encouragenent when Lily needed edit the most, and Shanda was always there to cheer Lily up when she felt down.

As the year quickly came to an end, it was high time for Lily to show her dance to the audience. As she walked to the backstage filled with other dancers warming up and expecting their performance, she prayed for a good performance that would convey her improvement. The rhythmic music before her rang in her ears. She waited anxiously for her turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the hostess announced “Lily”.

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Lily had butterflies in her stomach as she stepped onto the big stage.

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Lily felt very excited when the hostess asked her to make a speech.

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10 . Classical music is one of the most complex, and beautiful forms of music. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and can be appreciated in many different ways.

    1     These elements include melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, and timbre. Melody is the primary musical element, and is what people typically think of when they think of music.     2     Rhythm is the organization of time, and is created by the pulse or beat of the music. Dynamics are the changes in volume, and timbre is the quality of the sound.

Once you have a basic understanding of these elements, you can start to appreciate classical music on a deeper level.     3     Pay attention to the four elements mentioned above. Understand the story it is telling. Try to find out how the different sounds work together. Feel the beat, and sense the changes in volume. Try to appreciate the different sounds.

    4     Seeing the musicians play, and watching the conductor guide the orchestra can be an amazing experience. You can watch videos of classical music performances online, or attend a live concert.

Finally, classical music can be appreciated through its history and culture. Learning about the musicians, the pieces, and the different movements in classical music can help you understand and appreciate it more.     5    

A．One way to do this is by listening to it more closely.

B．If you are a music enthusiast, you might have heard the term; music appreciation.

C．There are also many books and articles about classical music that can help.

D．It is important to first understand the different elements that make it up.

E．The secret to classical music is; it’s just music.

F．Harmony is created by two or more melodies playing together.

G．You can also appreciate classical music by watching it being performed.