1 . Depending on your view, the recorder (竖笛) is an instrument of “incredible functions” or a tool of annoyance that has bothered primary schools for too many generations. But now, it faces extinction, with one of the UK’s top music schools reporting an 80% decline in the number of young people playing it in the last 10 years.

The instrument’s future is so imperilled that the European Recorder Teachers Association is trying to bring it back to life again so it does not go the way of the lute. The ERTA argues that if the recorder was good enough for the Beatles, it has a place in modern music today. Tom Redmond, the principal of Chetham’s school of music in Manchester, said only three of its pupils practised the recorder, compared with 15 a decade ago. “More pupils were taking up the piano or other instruments,” said Redmond. “The ones that became really popular are the ones students spend more time playing alone. With the instruments being more socially or orchestral based, there has been a decline.”

Redmond also said that this problem extended “beyond the recorder itself” and was a mirror of the future of music. “Like removing any plant or animal from an ecosystem, removing the recorder has a huge ripple effect (连锁反应) beyond just the instrument. You need these instruments to create the inspiration for music, and without that, there is less excitement for it and to learn music,” he said. Chris Orton, a recorder tutor and chair of the ERTA, is leading the fight against the instrument’s extinction. He said, “The recorder is increasingly overlooked by students, and yet it has a rich history and incredible attractions. As well as making beautiful sounds, it’s an accessible instrument in that it is low-cost compared to other woodwind instruments, and it’s light and easy to carry.”

1. What does the underlined word “imperilled” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Bright.

B．Distant.

C．Confusing.

D．Endangered.

2. What can we infer from Redmond’s words?

A．The piano is easier to learn than the recorder.

B．Music education is necessary for all students.

C．The recorder plays an important role in music.

D．Nature is a rich source of inspiration for musicians.

3. What does Orton think of the recorder?

A．It needs to be improved.	B．It is very difficult to play.
C．It deserves more attention.	D．It is a top choice for students.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．The Recorder is Heading for Extinction	B．Music is Increasingly Influencing the Youth
C．Technology Brings New Life to Instruments	D．The UK Fights Against the Recorder’s Fate

2 . Morning exercises started. The students at Coqen County Middle School in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region eagerly _______ on the playground, forming well-organized circles by classes. Set to the backdrop (背景) of rhythmic traditional music, they _______ themselves to the dance, turning into springs and dancing happily.

Under the _______ of their teacher, who oversaw the exercise from the playground's edge, students were encouraged to maintain their _______ levels by bouncing higher and keeping up with the beat.

This dance, originating from Cishi Township several hundred years ago, _______ a visually appealing “spring” element, perfectly _______ for the liveliness of children.

To keep its nearly 700 students _______ and engaged during class breaks, the school _______ the county arts troupe (剧团). Fourteen talented dancers were _______ with the task to teach the Cishi bounce dance to each of the

14 classes.

“Many students come from rural areas but only a few are ________ with this dance,” said Dondrup, head of the arts troupe. ________ , within a span of two to three weeks, both teachers and students mastered the basic ________ of the dance.

By ________ students to both the dance’s history and cultural significance, and actively participating alongside them, teachers effectively heightened the students’ ________ .

“Not only is the class more cohesive (有凝聚力的), but the ________ between teachers and students is also deepened,” an official of the school said.

1.

A．played

B．approached

C．rushed

D．gathered

2.

A．devoted

B．operated

C．accepted

D．related

3.

A．confirmation

B．guidance

C．declaration

D．account

4.

A．breath

B．energy

C．behavior

D．conduct

5.

A．exists

B．requires

C．offers

D．recommends

6.

A．responsible

B．available

C．beneficial

D．suitable

7.

A．active

B．sensitive

C．frank

D．patient

8.

A．live up to

B．kept in contact with

C．gave away to

D．teamed up with

9.

A．attracted

B．awarded

C．charged

D．permitted

10.

A．familiar

B．content

C．concerned

D．generous

11.

A．Typically

B．Remarkably

C．Surely

D．Unfortunately

12.

A．routes

B．styles

C．categories

D．steps

13.

A．adopting

B．introducing

C．adapting

D．describing

14.

A．enthusiasm

B．identification

C．belief

D．principle

15.

A．challenge

B．impression

C．relationship

D．arrangement

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。材料和问题读两遍。
1. Question 1:

A．Ballet.

B．Modern dance.

C．Tango.

2. Question 2:

A．Tom.

B．Shelley.

C．Mary.

3. Question 3:

A．To improve her dance skill.

B．To teach others to dance.

C．To enjoy the free lessons.

8 . Music is arguably the most life-enriching academic subject.     1    . It can bring lots of important benefits to your child’s education, many of which you may not have considered before.

Increase language capabilities

Music and language have a far-reaching relationship. Musical training stimulates the same part of the brain that deals with understanding language. Children who have some exposure to music al education will, therefore, have a greater understanding of tones and how different phrases are arranged.     2    .

Improve hand-eye coordination (协调)

    3    . It takes considerable hand-eye coordination to learn almost any instrument. Those who master their craft are blessed with a unique skill; it’s something that can be applied to other areas of general life. It can also help elsewhere in education, as writing skills and art require the hands and eyes to work together.

    4    

Music is a great way for your child to meet new people and create lasting friendships. If they decide to take up music as an extracurricular (课外的) activity, they’ll be bonding with like-minded children who share their passion. In a time when children are increasingly interested in communicating online and focusing on digital skills, music is a refreshing return to face-to-face contact.

Bring about a sense of achievement

When your child does achieve a musical goal, they get the incredible satisfaction that comes from working hard to obtain something.     5    . Self-trust is one of the most valuable skills a child can have and music is one of the best ways to allow it to develop in your child.

A．Develop social skills

B．Encourage teamwork

C．In that sense, music is a great confidence builder

D．Hand-eye coordination is important in many sports

E．Learning an instrument to a high level is no easy task

F．It activates emotional responses and creativity like no other

G．It can be incredibly useful if your child is learning a second language

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s main interest for the future?

A．To teach music in school.

B．To become a pop singer.

C．To sing in a band.

2. How will the man help the woman?

A．He’ll lend her some money.

B．He’ll give her a career contract.

C．He’ll introduce her to influential people.

10 . 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。

The 39th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival will take place from March 22     1     April 14.

“This is the     2    (old) music festival in China. It is     3     important platform for the communications of artistic institutions at home     4     abroad, and has witnessed through the past decades the     5    (develop) of the music and dance scenes of Shanghai,”     6    (say) Xa Yujing two days ago, Party secretary of the Shanghai Federation of Literary and ArtsCircles.

This year the festival will feature 66 performance     7    (production), 57 of     8     are concerts and nine dance shows.

The opening concert, taking place at Shanghai Symphony Hall on March 22, is a gala event     9    (show) outstanding Chinese compositions in celebration of the 75th birthday of the People’s Republic of China. The closing production,     10    (present) at Shangyin Opera House on April 14, will be a joint (联合的) production of The Barber of Seville by Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Como Opera House in Italy.