1 . A recent story on TikTok showed how two neighbors found companionship during the lockdown because of the pandemic (疫情), thanks to a shared love of the piano.

The story started when Giorgio Lo Porto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall. Lo Porto, an Italian living in London, decided to reach out to his neighbor and left a note asking him or her to play My Heart Will Go On. The mystery neighbor agreed, leading Lo Porto to send another note suggesting they play a duet (二重奏) together from the comfort of their own homes. The mystery neighbor started playing the piano at 2:00 pm, and when he stopped after finishing a part of a song, Lo Porto continued. Over time the duets between the two complete strangers became a regular weekend appointment.

Weeks later, the pair finally met and it was better than expected. The mystery pianist happened to be a 78-year-old Polish man named Emil, who was living in temporary accommodation until his house was sold. He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he had left was the piano. And the reason why he played at 2: 00 pm every weekend was that he and his wife used to do that.

The pair finished a final duet together — Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata — before Emil moved out at the end of February.

While this is heartwarming in itself, the story has a heartbreaking ending: On March 14, Lo Porto shared that his old neighbor had passed away in his sleep. He said, “Now he is reunited with his wife.”

While saying goodbye to Emil, Lo Porto wrote, “Dear Emil, I knew very little about you, but you changed my life. You gave me back my passion, and we shared that with the world. You’ll be in my heart. I’ll keep playing, thinking of how powerful music can be. You said I was your light, but you’ve been mine, too. Bye, Emil.”

1. What happened after Lo Porto left the second note for Emil?

A．They composed a new song based on a classic.

B．They reached out to neighbors to cheer them up.

C．They shared their playing skills with TikTokers.

D．They performed music together through the wall.

2. Why did Emil play the piano at a special time?

A．To upload his updates.	B．To remember his wife.
C．To advertise his house.	D．To comfort strangers.

3. What is the sad part of the story in the author’s opinion?

A．Emil's passing away.	B．Lo Porto’s departure.
C．The pair’s final performance.	D．The unfamiliarity between the pair.

4. What does Lo Porto mainly convey at last?

A．He admired Emil’s ambition.	B．It is easy to say goodbye.
C．Emil positively influenced him.	D．Music is a universal language.

2 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Xueqiang, a local ethnic (民族的) dance in Derong County of Sichuan Province, has won national fame among cultural workers and researchers. It was listed     1     a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.

Over time, Xueqiang became standard entertainment at gatherings and     2    (party). Especially at night during the harvest festival, people would dance the Xueqiang around a bonfire while drinking and singing. Some would risk     3     (jump) the bonfire, making the night even more     4     (excite). Xueqiang has no accompaniment or tools. Its main features are the stomping (跺脚) and stepping rhythms that are sometimes strong and powerful, sometimes soft and free.

Xueqiang singing is complicated in its tune structure, which is     5     (usual) divided into four parts — intro, bridge, verse, and outro. The intervals are full of ups and downs, while the melody (旋律) is bright and     6     (nature). At the end of the melody, dancers stomp their feet to fill the pause, creating a remarkable ending.

As for the origins of Xueqiang, it can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty    7     Princess Wencheng was sent to marry the King of Tubo,     8     ancient kingdom in Tibet. The local artists got together to compose songs and dances     9     (greet) the princess as she passed through. Eventually, Xueqiang     10     (create), combining the artistic spirits of different ethnic groups co-existing at the time.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know from the conversation?

A．Joe Johnson is a rap singer and actor.

B．Joe Johnson comes from South America.

C．Joe Johnson starred in a movie as a singer.

2. Why did the man watch old movies?

A．To relax himself from busy work.

B．To learn acting skills from them.

C．To know people’s life at that time.

3. What does the man think of Laura?

A．Unfriendly.

B．Helpful.

C．Humorous.

6 . Music Moves Europe

ABOUT US

Music Moves Europe is the framework for the European Commission's initiatives and actions regarding the European music. The general goal of Music Moves Europe is to identify and support innovative（创新的）approaches to music education and learning through cooperation between music and education.

Music education can be beneficial in many ways: however, the range of Music Moves Europe will be limited to projects that contribute to promoting social inclusion to allow people to have access to musical education and learning. Social inclusion means in this context providing the necessary support to all learners according to their particular needs, including those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds or those with special needs. It wants to test small projects with a European background and promote European music diversity.

FOR BRITISH APPLICANTS

Please be aware that following the entry into force of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement（PDF）on February 1 and in particular Articles 127（6）, 137 and 138, the references to natural or legal persons residing（居住）in the Member State of the European Union are to be understood as including natural or legal persons residing in the United Kingdom.

UK residents are therefore eligible（有资格的）to participate under this call.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission has decided to also accept applications sent by email. Please note that the same rules apply to an application sent by email, but it has to be complete with all supporting documents and sent within the deadline. If a document cannot be provided due to these exceptional circumstances, the burden of proof lies with the applicant.

1. What is the aim of Music Moves Europe?

A．To encourage new ways to teach music.	B．To find music talents at school.
C．To make students self-learn music.	D．To offer students financial support.

2. What do the projects focus on?

A．High status.

B．Social inclusion.

C．Healthcare reform.

D．Economic growth.

3. What are applicants supported to do?

A．Enjoy free trips in the UK.	B．Seek help with their health.
C．Send applications by email.	D．Ignore supporting documents.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A group of musicians from China, Germany and Switzerland joined hands in a special concert to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The event, also known as China Media Group(CMG) China-Europe Music Festival,    1    (hold) under the theme “The World in Unity”.

It’s part of a program of special events running up to the Winter Olympics, which will begin on February 4, 2022. Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC),    2    (announce) in a video message that it would be another milestone for Beijing, the first city to host both summer and winter events.

The concert    3    (lead) by British-Swiss conductor Howard Griffiths, Swiss conductor Jean-Christophe Monnier and Chinese conductor Zhao Yuan was staged at venues(会场) in Geneva and Berlin. The concert caught wide attention as    4    included performances from world-class musicians.

Bach added, “The beautiful performances by this talented group of international artists show that inspirational moments are possible when we are dreaming together. This is    5    sport and music are all about: bringing all people together, making us dream, motivating us with    6    (beautiful) and excellence, and filling our hearts    7    joy.”

CMG President Shen Haixiong said, “Sport and music are the common language of all mankind. Artists from different countries perform wonderfully    8    (express) their sincere wishes for the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics. This    9    (true) makes me feel the friendship that is    10    (deep) than the ocean.”

10 . The Healing Power of Sad Songs

Feeling down after a breakup or loss？Slide on your headphones and turn up some sad tunes. Experts say listening to sad songs can help to heal your broken heart. It's no surprise that some of the biggest songs of 2019 were about heartbreak. No post-breakup playlist seemed _________ without Lewis Capaldi's "Someone You Loved." And we can't forget Selena Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me." Yes，almost everybody loves a good breakup song. But what is it exactly about these sad songs that makes us grab a box of _________ and hit repeat, especially when we're already feeling down？

While there's plenty of advice out there about how to move on from a difficult breakup or any other kind of loss, playing sad songs may seem like an unlikely _________. But there's something about listening to blue music that eases heartache. In fact, it s been scientifically proven that music itself can have _________ effects.

In one study, participants submerged their hands in ice-cold water. One group listened to their favorite music during the experiment, while another group listened to music chosen for them, and another group sat _________ . The results？Those who listened to their preferred music were able to cope with the pain for a longer amount of time. In another study, functional MRI(磁共振成像)scans of people listening to songs they enjoyed _________ increases in dopamine, one of the chemical messengers in our brains responsible for pleasure.

Researchers say there are four cognitive benefits to what they call "music-evoked sadness." The first is the _________ . Music allows people to daydream and remember happier times in their lives or relationships. The second advantage is emotional regulation. That is，it’s much healthier to express anger and frustration by shouting along with Lizzo or crying along with Sam Smith than it is to _________ your feelings up inside or take them out on someone else. The third benefit is empathy or the emotion that allows people to _________ to one another. While breakups inevitably result in feelings of loneliness，sad songs are a reminder that they can happen to anyone--yes，even Taylor Swift！Heartache is __________ , and music helps to reassure us that we're all going through it together. Lastly, sad music benefits listeners __________ there are no real-life consequences of letting your thoughts and imagination run away with a song. While the song plays, listeners can grieve and process their feelings.

Experts note, however, that it's essential to keep in mind that listening to only sad music for an extended time period can actually begin to __________ these benefits. A person might be lost in grief when it's time to move on. __________ , there are plenty of breakup songs that act as uplifting songs of independence, too. And listening to happy tunes can help people feel more cheerful over time. So when the pain starts to ease up a little --and it will-- try __________ that sad song playlist and turning up the tempo(乐曲速度)instead.

Researchers know that ultimately, breakups and other kinds of heartbreak only make us stronger. Sad songs serve as a __________ for feeling our emotions instead of avoiding them, allowing us to process the memories (both painful and joyful)and move forward to the next chapter of our lives, whatever that may hold.

1.

A．evitable

B．complete

C．diverse

D．initial

2.

A．chocolates

B．chances

C．tissues

D．tapes

3.

A．harm

B．event

C．explanation

D．cure

4.

A．pain-relieving

B．time-saving

C．long-lasting

D．breath-taking

5.

A．in despair

B．in vain

C．in silence

D．in fear

6.

A．illustrated

B．guaranteed

C．proposed

D．projected

7.

A．integration

B．appreciation

C．implication

D．imagination

8.

A．level

B．bottle

C．put

D．break

9.

A．appeal

B．contribute

C．adapt

D．relate

10.

A．suffering

B．universal

C．comprehensive

D．imposing

11.

A．unless

B．although

C．because

D．so that

12.

A．reverse

B．demonstrate

C．justify

D．highlight

13.

A．Luckily

B．Contrarily

C．Accordingly

D．Incredibly

14.

A．drafting

B．marking

C．checking

D．pausing

15.

A．foundation

B．vehicle

C．ground

D．interpretation