1 . Have you experienced a condition when listening to a very loud music makes your heartbeat so fast that you can actually feel the
But why does this happen? Experiments found that the
It is believed that people who havens lower heart rate have a longer life.
Therefore, it is used as a
A.light | B.shallow | C.heavy | D.mild |
A.nature | B.anxiety | C.respect | D.security |
A.integrated | B.changed | C.linked | D.marked |
A.compared | B.adapted | C.exposed | D.opposed |
A.style | B.beauty | C.fantasy | D.effect |
A.formed | B.developed | C.translated | D.made |
A.brings out | B.brings up | C.brings about | D.brings in |
A.enjoyable | B.unbearable | C.unforgettable | D.beneficial |
A.helpful | B.joyful | C.grateful | D.doubtful |
A.Interestingly | B.Similarly | C.Absolutely | D.Unbelievably |
A.limit | B.competition | C.fame | D.risk |
A.speeds up | B.holds up | C.slows up | D.puts up |
A.selflessness | B.calmness | C.loneliness | D.restlessness |
A.learning | B.relaxation | C.permission | D.cooperation |
A.hardens | B.touches | C.saddens | D.heals |
Argentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place. Around 1870, it was experiencing an economic boom, and the capital, Buenos Aires, attracted many people coming here
At the beginning the tango was
In Europe at this time, strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. The interest in international dance was
The
3 . When people talk about American popular music, they don’t just mean country music or rock music. There are two other types of popular music with national and international appeal that are basically American. One is jazz. The other is a musical form associated with New York City theaters.
Jazz dates from African religious and folk music. The themes and songs of jazz music have historical origins. They come from songs sung by black Americans in church or at work. There have been different kinds of jazz music: bebop, ragtime, swing, boogie-woogie and others.
In playing jazz music, the performers combine rhythms and songs with their skills of improvisation (即兴创作). Modern jazz music has developed into a complex musical style enjoyed more by musicians and older jazz lovers than by the general public.
American theater has developed another American musical style. It is associated with a street in New York City, Broadway. Broadway musicals are dramatic productions in which the story is told partly by dialogue and partly through songs. The lyrics of these songs give background information about the story and express the feelings of the characters in the story. Many Broadway musicals have been made into movies that have been shown all over the world. Oklahoma, Sound of Music, My Fair Lady and West Side Story are some good examples.
Songs from these musicals and others have translations in various languages that are sung around the world. Many of them have become popular with people who have not even seen the musicals for which they were written.
1. What does jazz belong to?A.Rock music. | B.Country music. |
C.Traditional music. | D.American popular music. |
A.Its playing method. | B.Its popularity. |
C.Its origin. | D.Its historical position. |
A.It needs special skills to perform. | B.It is not well received by ordinary people. |
C.It is welcomed only among musicians. | D.It is popular with the general public. |
A.the songs | B.the translations | C.the musicals | D.the languages |
4 . Top Music Festivals
The festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Anyone who likes indie (独立的) music and up-and-coming artists will have an amazing time at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park. It is an indie rock heaven where you can explore more underground and lesser-known bands than at the other big Chicago summer festival, Lollapalooza.
Date: July 14-16
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Music Type: Indie rock
Price: $126-$2,700
Essence Music Festival
No matter what time of the year it is, New Orleans is an amazing place if you love live music. The Essence Music Festival is a celebration of well-known artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Mary J. Blige.
Date: June 29-July 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Music Type: R& B, soul, rock
Price: $75-$365
Sziget Festival
Budapest knows how to hold a party, and Sziget is one of the biggest celebrations of music and culture in all of Europe. You can expect to find favorite artists like Bad Religion and Mac DeMarco playing here during this three-day festival.
Date: August 9-11
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Music Type: Eclectic, Indie rock
Price: $70-$296
Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is a great excuse to explore the city of Helsinki. Artists including Lana Del Rey and The XX will be playing, among many others. Come to this festival to enjoy yourselves with an earth-friendly belief.
Date: August 11-13
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Music Type: Rock, soul, jazz
Price: $106-$199
1. What do the music festivals have in common?A.They are given in the open air. |
B.They are held in the USA. |
C.They include rock music. |
D.They take place from July to August. |
A.Essence Music Festival. |
B.Sziget Festival. |
C.Flow Festival. |
D.Pitchfork Music Festival. |
A.It has the longest cultural tradition in Europe. |
B.It is home to many well-known bands. |
C.It is a city of high living cost in all of Europe. |
D.It is good at organizing parties. |
5 . Music makes you more creative.
Music can help during surgery.
Music aids sleep. Listening to music before bed can help you fall asleep faster and wake up less often during the night.
Music gets you to ignore the passing of time. Scientists have shown repeatedly that people judge a period of waiting shorter when music is playing. Businessmen use that to their advantage, playing music so you stay longer and spend more. For instance, more drinks and food are sold in bars and restaurants when music is played.
A.In this case, you’ll feel more relaxed in the morning |
B.And if the background music is slow |
C.Then you play a piece of brief music |
D.When people listen to happy music than when they sit in silence |
E.When music is played varying from a tune to another |
F.Music makes you get rid of the idea of quitting a workout |
G.Listening to music before surgery has been shown to ease anxiety |