1 . When Capt. Greg Galeazzi joined the Army seven years ago, he was well aware of the risks of injuries or even death he would face. In 2011, the risks became Galeazzi’s reality — he got terribly injured in an explosion where he lost his double legs. “I was a shell of a man,” he said. “Who I was, was gone.”
Before his injury, playing the guitar had been a special pastime for Galeazzi. Music had always been important to him. He felt deep sadness because he thought he’d lost his ability to play music.
However, everything changed when Galeazzi joined MusiCorps, a music rehabilitation (康复) program for severely wounded soldiers who are recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “We match the injured troops with professional musicians,” said Arthur Bloom, who founded the program in 2007. “They help wounded soldiers play music and recover their lives.”
Bloom, a graduate of the Yale School of Music, offers his services to patients at Walter Reed who have an interest in playing an instrument. Program participants practice technique, write and record music. Or they may just get together for a jam session (即兴演奏会).
The journey to recovery for many soldiers is a long one. It can require dozens of operations and many years spent in hospitals. There’s so much downtime at Walter Reed, and that’s what they fill up with music.
Since 2007, Bloom and his group have helped hundreds of wounded soldiers. For Galeazzi, joining MusiCorps has helped restore his confidence and made him more optimistic about his future. “Something survived that horrible injury in Afghanistan,” Galeazzi said. “Arthur and his program changed my outlook on what is possible.”
“I’ve seen guys going through such a hard time with their injuries that they are very withdrawn,” Bloom said. “The music becomes their new way of communicating. It can be just as powerful as the spoken word. By injecting music into this space, we can inject life.”
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Greg Galeazzi?| A．He clearly knew the risks he would take of being a soldier. |
| B．He was at one time in total depression about losing his legs. |
| C．Joining MusiCorps started up his enthusiasm in playing music again. |
| D．It was music that played a key role in healing his soul. |
| A．To offer the participants professional help on how to produce music. |
| B．To reduce the pain in the participants’ medical treatment. |
| C．To organize music performances by the participants. |
| D．To help the injured soldiers regain confidence in life through music. |
| A．negative | B．positive | C．indifferent | D．neutral |
| A．Music heals the wounded | B．Confidence rebuilds one in hopelessness |
| C．He who loses faith, loses all | D．Music knows no borders |
2 . We are thrilled to announce a piece of good news that Melody Fest 2024 will come to the town. It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with fascinating performances, Melody Fest 2024 aims to bring together music enthusiasts from all walks of life to experience different music.
Date: April 15. 2024
Time: 7: 00 pm
Venue: City Concert Hall
The event will feature an exciting lineup of artists, including renowned bands, sole musicians and local talents. From ballads to rock, there will be something for everyone. Prepare to witness outstanding vocal performances, instrumental skill and breathtaking stage presence.
In addition to the live performances, we have arranged a variety of food stalls offering delicious snacks and drinks. We want to ensure that your entire experience at Melody Fest2024 is nothing short of extraordinary.
To attend this remarkable event, simply purchase your tickets online at www.melodyfest2024.com or visit the City Concert Hall box office during business hours. Early bird tickets are available at a discounted price until March 28, so make sure to secure your spot soon.
For more information and updates, please follow us on social media and visit our website We can’t wait to see you at Melody Fest 2024 and share this unforgettable musical experience together.
1. What is Melody Fest 2024?| A．A music event. | B．A sports game. |
| C．A writing contest. | D．An art exhibition. |
| A．Tense. | B．Quiet. | C．Lively. | D．Significant. |
| A．The price. | B．The deadline. |
| C．The sales location. | D．The purchase request. |
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1. Where does the speaker give the talk?
| A．On TV. | B．On the radio. | C．In the class |
| A．Classical Eastern music, American music and pop. |
| B．Modern Western music, Indian music and pop. |
| C．Classical Western music, Indian music and pop. |
| A．Sadness. | B．Happiness. | C．Pride. |
| A．An old song by a black American. |
| B．A Beethoven piano piece. |
| C．A song by a pop group. |
| A．Dancing. | B．Walking. | C．Singing. |
| A．The tickets were cheap. | B．The man liked the band. | C．The concert was a surprise. |
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8 . Cute lion heads, loud gongs (锣) and drums, an excited crowd- these are all parts of the lion dances you often see during Chinese holidays or at the openings of new shops and restaurants. Ancient Chinese people thought the lion stood for (代表) braveness. It can drive away bad things and bring good luck. As one of the most well- known folk dances in China, the lion dance has been performed for more than 2,000 years. It was very popular during the Tang Dynasty(618﹣907).
Wang Rentao, 41, has been performing the lion dance for 28 years. Born in Zhongkeng village in Dongguan, Guangdong, Wang watched villagers perform it when he was young. “It’s a historical tradition here and the love for lion dance is in everyone’s blood,” Wang said.
Now the head of the village’s lion dance performers, Wang is proud of the group’s achievements. “We’ve won many prizes and taken part in many important events, including the celebration of the 70th birthday of New China at Tian’anmen Square, ” Wang said.
Wang’s group is famous for dancing on quincuncial pile (梅花桩), one of the most difficult lion dance skills. Performers jump from one pile to another at a height of about 2.5 meters. The distance between the piles can be as far as 1.8 meters.
“The training is really difficult. Performers need to have lots of good practice of kung fu skills first. Even with that, they can fall from the pile and get hurt,” Wang said. “But that’s also the amazing part of lion dance, the part that makes it valuable heritage.”
The lion dance is popular not just in China, but in overseas Chinese communities. Many overseas (海外的) Chinese see the lion as a symbol of China. The lion dance reminds them of the culture of their homeland.
1. What did the lion stand for in ancient China?| A．Bad things | B．Good luck | C．Kindness | D．Braveness |
| A．For more than 200 years. | B．For no more than 200 years. |
| C．For over 2,000 years. | D．For less than 2,000 years. |
| A．遗产 | B．资源 | C．友谊 | D．经历 |
| A．You can’t see lion dance at Tian’anmen Square |
| B．Not everyone in Zhongkeng village loves lion dance |
| C．The lion dance was very popular during the Han Dynasty. |
| D．In the eyes of many overseas Chinese, the lion is a symbol of China. |
| A．Country music. | B．Classical music. | C．Rock and roll. |
Yangko, a rural Chinese folk dance with a history
Yangko employs drumming, Suona, dancing and singing. Content is based
