1 . I suffered a stroke (中风) in March 2013, then mostly recovered (康复) and realized I had been very
I learned slowly with my first teacher. Then after two years, I started with a man. He seemed
“I won’t be doing that,” he said. “I expect you to learn the
Our class lasted three months. However, in our last lesson before Christmas, he strongly criticized (批评) me, saying that I played with the
When I saw him again, I played the same
There was silence. Then, surprisingly, he said he could see I had put
From that day, he changed. He became kind and warm. He
It is the piano that helps me get over the stroke and find my confidence again.
1.A.free | B.tired | C.lucky | D.cold |
A.young | B.clever | C.famous | D.healthy |
A.feeling | B.chance | C.worry | D.trouble |
A.surprise | B.attract | C.save | D.discourage |
A.strict | B.mad | C.satisfied | D.funny |
A.asked | B.described | C.learned | D.considered |
A.benefits | B.stories | C.notes | D.letters |
A.teacher | B.student | C.doctor | D.family |
A.strong | B.common | C.different | D.wrong |
A.fear | B.peace | C.sadness | D.excitement |
A.song | B.trick | C.match | D.sport |
A.interest | B.pressure | C.money | D.effort |
A.angrily | B.patiently | C.secretly | D.probably |
A.challenge | B.limit | C.develop | D.copy |
A.painting | B.literature | C.running | D.music |
1. What does Greg Samson do?
A.A host. | B.A singer. | C.A dancer. |
A.His new songs. |
B.His excellent dancing skills. |
C.His show with new elements. |
A.To keep fit. | B.To lose weight. | C.To explore a new place. |
A.Throw a party. | B.Have a performance. | C.Hold a press conference. |
3 . Here’re the best music festivals of 2024 you need tickets to.
BonnarooWhen: June 13-16
Where: Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tenn. Bonnaroo has been a king in the festival world since 2002. This year’s headliners include Pretty Lights, Fisher and so on. The main venue(场地), “Centeroo,” stays open 24/7, so you can jamout until the sun comes up if that’s your style. When taking a break from the music, there’re tons of activities to keep you occupied, cool off, or relax.
CoachellaWhen: April 12-14
Where: Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif.
The first Coachella was actually held on October 9-10, 1999. Like most festivals, fashion is a big part of the event. Headliners for Coachella 2024 include Lana Del Ray and Doja Cat. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
UltraWhen: March 22-24
Where: Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. It was first held in Miami in March, 1999. Unlike many festivals, you don’t camp on Ultra grounds and instead can book a stay at one of the nearby hotels. Who are the talented artists making an appearance? Headliners include Calvin Harris, and Afrojack, to name a few.
Hangout FestWhen: May 17-19
Where: The beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama
This three-day party came to be in 2010 and has been popular since. What’s better than your feet in the sand and live music? This year’s top performers to look out for are Odesza, and Zach Bryan. But that’s just a few names out of the long list of acts to see.
1. What is special about Bonnaroo?A.People can hang out all night at Centeroo. |
B.It’s sponsored by the local government. |
C.It’s the most popular of the four festivals. |
D.There’s not much going on except music. |
A.Hangout Fest. | B.Coachella. |
C.Bonnaroo. | D.Ultra. |
A.They each last 3 days. | B.They attract famous artists. |
C.They are held on the beach. | D.They are mainly for the young. |
1. What does the woman say about jazz dancing?
A.It is tiring. | B.It is difficult. | C.It is interesting. |
A.$80. | B.$100. | C.$160. |
A.Keep practicing at home. |
B.Wear comfortable shoes. |
C.Contact the teacher in advance. |
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A.A disease. | B.A band. | C.A program. |
A.It published an album. |
B.It went on a radio show. |
C.It had a performance. |
A.Inspire people. | B.Raise money. | C.Promote music. |
Short clips of the “kemusan” — or “subject three” dance — has become a latest Internet sensation on social media platforms at home and abroad. By December 10, the dance,
The dance went viral quickly and has been adapted into
Aesha Ash spent most of her life ballet (芭蕾舞) dancing and even turned it into a career as a member of the New York City Ballet. As much as she loved to dance, she found the weight of her responsibility heavy because she was often the only African American ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) in her classes and company.
After retiring (退休) from ballet in 2007, Aesha enjoyed the quiet life for more than ten years before she decided to come back to ballet, but in a completely new way. She started The Swan Dreams Project that helps kids in poor areas get into the world of ballet.
Aesha set up a one-week camp that invited kids to not only learn the basics of ballet, but also get an introduction to French (since she says it is “the language of ballet”).
Her first camp was in 2018 in a poor neighborhood in New York. When she arrived she was greeted by dozens of students, most of whom were African Americans. She wanted to help kids who otherwise might not have ever had the chance to live in the world of ballet.
On the final day of camp, after a week of learning, the students put on a final performance for their family and friends. Before the performance, Aesha said she was nervous that it would be less of a performance and more of a mess, since the campers were all between 8 and 11 years old. Much to her surprise, it turned out to be perfect. She said, “When we went out to our first circle and the kids began counting in French and performing the steps they had just learned, my heart melted.”
Aesha continues to do whatever she can to help kids learn ballet. She found a way to turn that seemingly unbearable weight she once carried around into something good for kids, as well as for the world of ballet.
1. 根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中,每词限一次,有两词为多余选项2. When did Aesha decide to start The Swan Dreams Project?
3. Why was Aesha surprised on the final day of her first camp?
4. What kind of person is Aesha? Please explain or give an example.
A.American music. | B.African music. | C.Australian music. |
A.A person. | B.A picture. | C.A performance. |
1. How long has the man played the guitar?
A.About 7 years. | B.About 10 years. | C.About 17 years. |
A.The piano. | B.The guitar. | C.The drum. |