2 . 假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“Music makes a better life”的音乐节。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，内容包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.活动安排(民乐表演、合唱比赛等)；
3.欢迎他表演节目。
民乐 folk music       合唱 chorus
Dear Allen,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 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.

5 . The turning point of my life was my decision to abandon a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic, and ________ my love of music, disapproved of it as a profession. This was ________considering the family background. My grandfather had taught music for decades. Though respected, he earned ________ enough to feed his family. So the mention of musical profession predicted a risky existence with________ financial rewards. My parents ________ college instead of a music school, and I went to college quite________, for although I loved my violin, I had many other interests.

Before my graduation, the family suffered severe financial failures and I felt it my________ to leave college to work. Thus I was launched upon a business career, which I always think of as the ________ years. I do not mean to________business; My whole point is that it was not for me. I went into it for ________ but it was not enough. I felt life was ________ me by.

I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, ________ enough to go abroad to study music. I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man release d from ________, sailed for Europe. I stayed four years, and enjoyed every minute of it. “Enjoyed” is too ________ a word. I walked on air. I really ________ and I was finally free.

1.

A．sharing

B．forgiving

C．weakening

D．hiding

2.

A．pointless

B．absurd

C．dramatic

D．understandable

3.

A．nearly

B．barely

C．mostly

D．possibly

4.

A．stable

B．deserving

C．uncertain

D．fixed

5.

A．insisted on

B．attended to

C．picked out

D．entered for

6.

A．painfully

B．desperately

C．cautiously

D．happily

7.

A．honor

B．duty

C．burden

D．turn

8.

A．unforgettable

B．golden

C．wasted

D．deserted

9.

A．quit

B．assess

C．disrespect

D．conduct

10.

A．money

B．contentment

C．achievement

D．glory

11.

A．dropping

B．passing

C．standing

D．stopping

12.

A．raised

B．withdrew

C．spared

D．accumulated

13.

A．prison

B．hospital

C．jungle

D．school

14.

A．abstract

B．simple

C．mild

D．vague

15.

A．suffered

B．regretted

C．learned

D．lived

6 . Sasha Masakowski remembers being six years old, seated at the piano next to her father — the well-known jazz guitarist, Steve Masakowski.

“He’d play harmonies in the background on the guitar, and he’d encourage me to improvise (即兴演奏),” Sasha recalls. “He’d tell me to play something using just the white keys or just the black keys, and I’d make up music.” She says she was a little composer playing along with her dad in their New Orleans home. “I love those memories,” she adds.

As Sasha got older, though, her interest in jazz began to flag. Sasha went to a local arts high school and focused on musical theater. Steve admits to hoping his daughter would develop a love for jazz.

The father’s expectation was eventually met when the daughter rediscovered jazz music. Sasha says she admired a guy in the jazz department and on the day they met, the first thing he said was, “I’m such a big fan of your dad’s!” She says the experience helped her realize that her father and his music were, in fact, cool. Finally, Sasha decided to study jazz instead of musical theater at the University of New Orleans, where her father headed the Jazz Studies Program.

Now, Sasha and Steve love playing together and they treasure the common language jazz gives them. Both compose music, but while her father is more focused on traditional jazz and teaching, Sasha likes to produce music with more electronic trends than Steve’s. Despite different interests, Steve’s pride in his daughter is clear. Today, Sasha is known for her musicality and her ability to improvise. “Improvising scares a lot of singers, but for me I feel like a little composer again at the piano next to my dad. I love it in large part because of him,” Sasha says.

1. What do we know about young Sasha?

A．She was well-known as a jazz guitarist.

B．She learned to compose when she’s little.

C．She was good at improvising on a piano.

D．She performed with her father worldwide.

2. What does paragraph 4 stress about Sasha?

A．Her preparation for a university.

B．Her admiration for a jazz student.

C．Her going back to jazz and her father.

D．Her studying at a local arts high school.

3. What makes Sasha different from her father?

A．The style of her music.

B．Her preference for the piano.

C．Her opinion about improvising.

D．The teaching method she sticks to.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Love of music leads to a career of uncertainty.

B．Jazz deepens the bond between father and daughter.

C．A daughter’s musical choice is made by her father.

D．A musical family brings joy to millions of people.

7 . 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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8 . 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.

10 . 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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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。

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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