I love to play the piano and I greatly enjoy performing my songs, so when the annual winter recital (音乐演奏会) was canceled, I was disappointed. I had looked forward to it for a long time and had already prepared two of my best songs.
My mom had a wonderful idea, however, to turn this disappointing thing into something worthwhile. “You can perform your songs at Carriage House Senior Living,” my mom suggested brightly. “I’m sure the seniors there who do not have families to visit them that often, would really appreciate the music and you could play more than just two songs.”
I immediately thought this was a great idea. One of the things I did not like about the recitals was that I was limited to playing just a couple of songs. Playing the piano at Carriage House seemed like a win-win situation because not only could I play more songs, but I would also have the chance to cheer up the residents there with some lively tunes.
My mom called Carriage House and made arrangements for me to perform. In the coming including many old classics.
When the exciting day finally arrived, my family and I drove to Carriage House. Walking through the enormous double doors, we stepped into an entryway that overlooked the spacious grand dining room. Right at the entrance to the dining room stood the piano as if it were just waiting to make some music to liven the place up a bit. At nearly every table several gray-haired women or men were seated enjoying their dinner and the company that the crowded room provided. Despite the conversations going on at various tables, isolation hung like a dark cloud in the room.
Almost immediately, we were greeted by an old woman with a walker who introduced herself as Phyllis in charge of Carriage House. She welcomed me and led me to the stage.
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As I sat down on the bench, I pressed a key on the piano and was surprised to hear no sound.
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Nervousness melted away and I started to enjoy the performance with the old.
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1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
| A．In a concert | B．In a studio | C．In a school |
| A．He started to write music at ten. |
| B．He enjoys giving concerts in schools. |
| C．He has sold out all of his CDs. |
| A．Excellent. | B．Creative. | C．Just so so. |
3 . JOSE ANTONlO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world.
When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didn’t give up. He promised those 11 students that he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen?
However, money is not the only factor in its success.
While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Students start in a choir and work on rhythm and percussion, before moving on to playing the recorder, and then finally choosing their instrument at the age of seven.
El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. It can present opportunities to travel via tours within Venezuela and abroad.
No wonder many other countries have looked to copy the program.
| A．Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off. |
| B．Abreu was also a politician and a minister in the government. |
| C．Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment. |
| D．However, it seems that there are always individuals whose lives are changed. |
| E．Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important. |
| F．Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience. |
| G．It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence. |
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. Similarly, music is a part of many people’s lives, whether listening to the radio on your drive to work or playing in a concert. Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Just as you are reading this collection of letters on the screen and find meaning in it, musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music which we can hear. So just as you read English, you can read music. By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. I can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, which is really quite exciting.
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language they use. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation. This also means that there is something for everyone! Even if you don’t like Britpop melodies (旋律), you may love the energy of Latin American salsa music.
How do you know that I am angry? Of course, you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share in that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. In contrast, you have probably also listened to sad music when you were feeling down. We have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics (歌词).
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5 . Terje Isungset is a Norwegian composer and performer. Recently he has become a
A recent performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall
He
The Norwegian is
All of the instruments for the London show were made in Norway and shipped over in special
| A．hit | B．winner | C．stranger | D．loser |
| A．prefer | B．avoid | C．arrange | D．overlook |
| A．proud | B．amazed | C．curious | D．alarmed |
| A．ice | B．frost | C．water | D．wood |
| A．collected | B．displayed | C．featured | D．performed |
| A．accompanying | B．performing | C．appreciating  | D．introducing |
| A．speaks | B．sees | C．employs | D．grades |
| A．offers | B．promotes | C．chooses | D．aims |
| A．anything | B．something | C．everything | D．nothing |
| A．equipped with | B．tired of | C．reduced to | D．mistaken for |
| A．discoverer | B．follower | C．founder | D．director |
| A．complex | B．freezing | C．pleasant | D．diverse |
| A．Instead | B．However | C．Therefore | D．Plus |
| A．prevent | B．solve | C．ease | D．cause |
| A．temperature | B．space | C．level | D．convenience |
| A．materials | B．size | C．containers | D．range |
| A．carrying | B．adjusting | C．playing | D．producing |
| A．appear | B．sound | C．work | D．feel |
| A．waste | B．bacteria | C．chemicals | D．supplies |
| A．given | B．related | C．opposed | D．addicted |
6 . Throughout history, music spread among people of different cultures. In today’s technological advanced society, however, people spread music online, sometimes without an artist’s permission. This can lead to many problems, and music companies are now cracking down on this practice. Sharing music online without permission is theft.
Sharing music online prevents recording companies from making money from their efforts. They say that sharing music online has resulted in a huge drop in profits and sales over the past 10 years. People who find music for free online are not paying for CDs or every MP3 downloaded. To truly understand the influence of music piracy (盗版行为) on creators, one must understand how many people are involved in the recording process. For the sale of each album, profits must be shared between musicians, sound engineers, music producers, managers, advertisers,and the company selling the product. Many people believe sharing music only affects the recording artist, but the reality is that sharing hurts business for all companies involved.
There are many people who don’t see the harm in sharing music online and even think they have the right to do it.One online blogger states that he originally paid for an entire CD and that he should be able to do with the material whatever he wants. While he may have legally paid for the music, he does not have the right to provide permission,which means people like the blogger are thieves.
Although we don’t spread today’s music the same way we did before, there’s no doubt that people around the world love to share music. However, internet piracy would prevent musicians from continuing producing albums for fear of theft. Therefore, if people want to continue listening to their favorite artists, they need to buy their music so that artists will make enough profit to continue their music careers.
1. The underlined phrase “cracking down on” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.| A．bringing up carefully | B．speaking highly of |
| C．dealing seriously with | D．destroying completely |
| A．Artists are taking action to protect their right. |
| B．Sharing music files online affects a lot of people. |
| C．Online music sharing increases sales of music CD. |
| D．A person who bought a CD has the right to share it online. |
| A．Topic-Argument-Explanation. |
| B．Opinion-Discussion-Description. |
| C．Main idea-Comparison-Supporting statements. |
| D．Introduction-Supporting statements-Conclusion. |
7 . At 11:38 am on August 8th, exactly 50 years since the Beatles were photographed walking across a suburban London zebra crossing, hundreds of fans from around the world gathered on the same street where the original 1969 picture was taken. Wearing sixties get-ups, parading Beatles hits, they were eager to celebrate the historical moment and recreate the image, and did not mind if they looked somewhat out of place in 2019. Fifty years ago, the photo became the cover of the band's final album "Abbey Road", unknowingly, creating what would become one of the most popular images in music history.
Abbey Road, a fairly common street, is just a stone's throw from the studio where the album was recorded. The crossing has since become a famous place for devoted fans attempting to take the cover picture themselves, causing traffic jams from time to time.
"The original was probably shot on a square format Hasselblad, and you'd need to be a mathematician to work out all the details." Dunham says. An average person will want a wide-angle lens（镜头）, at least 24-millimetre, for a DSLR. Point-and-shoot cameras and smartphones can do the job, though not if you want a serious print for others. The original was shot from the low position, though a solid box can get you high enough to ensure your subjects don't block where the road meets the horizon. "A Hail Mary shot（holding the camera high above your head）will do if you're tall," Dunham says. "Oh, and make sure your battery is charged and in the camera," he adds with a smile.
One American fan on the spot also said that many had made the journey because Abbey Road is one of the very few remaining physical memorials to the band. The anniversary event highlights how relevant the Beatles are today for people of all ages, due to their down-to-earth identity and marvelous musical talent.
1. What does the underlined phrase "a stone's throw" mean in this passage?r| A．a remote place | B．a short distance |
| C．a hard stone | D．a well-aimed throw |
| A．Hundreds of people gathered on Abbey Road in 1969. |
| B．The picture of Abbey Road became the cover of the Beatles' first album. |
| C．Demanding technique was probably needed for the original Abbey Road picture. |
| D．Abbey Road has become the most popular physical memorial for the fans of the Beatles. |
| A．The Beatles became famous because of their musical talent. |
| B．People who work hard are more likely to listen to the Beatles. |
| C．The Beatles are still appealing to people at different ages today. |
| D．Most of the Beatles fans make the journey to Abbey Road every year. |
8 . Itzhak Perlman, a famous violinist, came on stage to give a concert. He was stricken with polio（小儿麻痹症）as a child, so getting on stage is no small
The audience sat quietly while he made his way across the stage
Of course, anyone believes
When he finished, people rose and cheered.
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I like music very much, pop songs particularly. Every evening then I am doing homework and at weekends when I at home, I always play some of my favorite songs on my tape recorder. The familiar patterns of notes attracts me into the colourfully world of music. Now and then I stopped to follow the songs. Sometimes, my mother comes in, asking me to fix my attention to my homework. She does not like the pop music. Like most grown-ups, she enjoys folk songs, because the peaceful music reminds her of their beautiful life when she was young. It is a truth which people of different age understand music differently and enjoy different kinds of music.
