1 . Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England.
| A．They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964. |
| B．Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time. |
| C．Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s. |
| D．However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come. |
| E．Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles. |
| F．They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night(1964)and Help！(1965). |
| G．They performed their first concert in America at CBS television’s 53rd street studio. |
2 . The Music Educator Award, this year, went to Annie Ray, an orchestra(管弦乐队)director at Annandale High School.She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.Ray got to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles and bring home a $10,000 prize.
Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child.Ray also works with a local charity to give damaged instruments a second life in her classroom.
The orchestra is about much more than just making music.The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something.Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds.And they teach her a lot in return.” They changed my educational philosophy.I understand what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” she said.
The warm reception on the ceremony was meaningful.Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters.While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general.Another is resources.She says her school “desperately” needs new instruments.She will use some of her prize money to buy more.
Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams” It is hard but truly satisfying,” Ray said.“And there’s nothing else like it for them.”
1. What can we learn about Ray from the first two paragraphs?| A．She hosted the award ceremony. | B．She brought music to more people. |
| C．She gave away instruments to the poor. | D．She founded a local charity for children. |
| A．They acquire in-depth musical knowledge. | B．They make friends with the like-minded. |
| C．They gain personal growth from playing music. | D．They improve their connections with educators. |
| A．The reception on the ceremony. | B．Importance of music education. |
| C．Challenges for music educators. | D．Plans to obtain resources. |
| A．Winning a scholarship. | B．Developing interest in music. |
| C．Making musical achievements. | D．Transforming dreams into reality. |
3 . Classical music is one of the most complex, and beautiful forms of music. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and can be appreciated in many different ways.
Once you have a basic understanding of these elements, you can start to appreciate classical music on a deeper level.
Finally, classical music can be appreciated through its history and culture. Learning about the musicians, the pieces, and the different movements in classical music can help you understand and appreciate it more.
| A．One way to do this is by listening to it more closely. |
| B．If you are a music enthusiast, you might have heard the term; music appreciation. |
| C．There are also many books and articles about classical music that can help. |
| D．It is important to first understand the different elements that make it up. |
| E．The secret to classical music is; it’s just music. |
| F．Harmony is created by two or more melodies playing together. |
| G．You can also appreciate classical music by watching it being performed. |
4 . If you’re hoping to follow your ears to your next vacation destination, but haven’t yet found a festival that calls your name, we’ve got a list of some of our favorites to help you plan your escape.
Guẻa Trumpe t Festival
The trumpet is a part of daily life in Serbia—present at births, celebrations, and burials. And the annual event has been going strong for more than 50 years to celebrate the instrument and its cultural significance in this country.
Positiv us Festival
Positivus is the largest music festival in Latvia, attracting big-name stars across all major genres and giving new artists a chance to shine. It’s also one of the most accessible music festivals in the world, even for families with small children. Other pluses? Ticket prices are reasonable and the beautiful coastal location means you can swim in the water or hang in the cool shade of the forest on the same day, all while listening to live music.
Alfa Future People
Held in the Russian countryside, six hours east of Moscow by car, Alfa Future People is more than a massive electronic dance music(EDM) festival, with exhibitions on the latest related technology and athletic opportunities like a volleyball tournament and gymnastics classes.
Mysteryland
If you’re into EDM, you won’t want to miss Mysteryland. Not only is this Dutch festival a bellwether(风向标) of EDM, its grand stage setups will blow your mind. What’s more, this is also one of the most sustainability-focused festivals in the world. In addition to readily available recycling stations and organic eats, attendees can plant trees to reduce their carbon footprint.
1. Which festival should visitors attend if they are mainly interested in local culture?| A．Alfa Future People. | B．Mysteryland. |
| C．Guěa Trumpet Festival. | D．Positiv us Festival. |
| A．It is usually held indoors. | B．It is affordable and family-friendly. |
| C．It is the largest music festival in Europe. | D．It is also well-known for its athletic events. |
| A．They provide EDM classes. | B．They have related exhibitions. |
| C．They are sustainability-focused festivals. | D．They are famous for electronic dance music. |
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6 . How similar are language and music?
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.
Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes (音符) to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music.
You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. 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.
Both share emotion.
| A．Both are expressive. |
| B．Both vary with culture. |
| C．How do you know that I am angry? |
| D．We use language to express our thoughts. |
| E．Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives. |
| F．So just as you read English, you can read music. |
| G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down. |
7 . A broken heart. A sad ending to a love affair. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, it’s part of human life. But no question, the experience can be hard to get over.
But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse (激发，唤醒) the desire (渴望) to connect with others.
Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (共情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.
Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did.
These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University, published in Psychological Science, found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It fuels hope.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 3 and paragraph 4?| A．Sad music can make people help others. |
| B．Sad music can make sad people feel better. |
| C．Sad music can make people believe in themselves. |
| D．Sad music can make people concentrate on themselves. |
| A．Listen to a sad song. | B．Avoid unwise actions. |
| C．Find support from others. | D．Face the discomfort directly. |
| A．By listing figures. |
| B．By giving directions. |
| C．By comparing examples. |
| D．By presenting research findings. |
| A．How to Find Pathways through Heartaches |
| B．How We React to A Broken Heart Matters a Lot |
| C．What We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in Life |
| D．Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart |
8 . Everyone has their favourite Bond songs with the 007 movies offering so many different musical outings over the years from classic rock and pop to soul and even dance. Let us know in the comments.
Golden Eye — Tina Turner
Golden Eye (1995)
Golden Eye sees a cat-like Turner wandering about throughout its sound stage, flashing her claws where necessary. Its sweeping arrangement and sentimental brass (感伤的铜管乐) contribute to a powerful vocal performance. The strings are mixed with horns that sound like a passing train. This is effortless singing from Turner and her amazing control is a joy to hear.
Tomorrow Never Dies — Sheryl Crow
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
This rock/pop little number has always felt rather clear to the listeners. It is a bit Bond-aping (邦德式模仿) rather than creating something new all by itself, which is what it should ideally be aiming for. Crow gives it her all with her soft voice.
You Know My Name — Chris Cornell
Casino Royal (2006)
Right from the brilliantly exciting intro, the whole track just sounds so strong, as if it was chiseled (镌刻) out of the very finest stone. A lot of this is down to Chris Cornell’s powerful and deeply rich voice. One of the greatest singers of his generation, he absolutely nails this track.
Writing’s On The Wall — Sam Smith
Spectre (2015)
The title theme that most people can’t actually remember. By all accounts, Sam Smith’s Writing’s On The Wall was written very quickly, and frankly, it shows. Far from being a terrible song, it just lacks basically everything that a Bond theme needs. Sure, it certainly feels empty.
1. Who gives an impression of joy to hear through his/her voice?| A．Tina Turner. | B．Sheryl Crow. |
| C．Chris Cornell. | D．Sam Smith. |
| A．Sweet. | B．Strong. | C．Gentle. | D．Terrible. |
| A．Golden Eye. |
| B．Tomorrow Never Dies. |
| C．You Know My Name. |
| D．Writing’s On The Wall. |
9 . DanceSport Club’s Summer Dance Camp
Welcome!
DanceSport Club kids’ summer programs help keep kids active, happy and learning. Kids get to enjoy different activities with other kids while learning new skills or knowledge. The camp provides dance and other fun, healthy and educational activities for boys and girls ages 6-10.
During this camp, your child will be introduced to several activities, such as fitness, different styles of dance such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Latin dance, and musical skills such as rhythm (节奏) and timing. The club has satisfied COVID-19 stricter requirements.
Time: 9 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday, July 26-30, 2021
Ages: Boys and Girls 6-10 years old
Prices: Early Bird Special Price $249 is ready through May 7, 2021. Starting May 8 regular (平常的) price $499.
Dance Camp Schedule:| 8:45-9:00 am | Drop-Off at DanceSport Club (11758 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77031) |
| 9:00-9:55 | Dance Fitness, Dance Education (Vocabulary, Musicality, Rhythm Exercises), Snack (小吃) time, organized activities |
| 10:00-10:55 | |
| 11:00-11:55 | |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch and Fun time |
| 1:00-1:55 | Dance Fitness, Dance Education (Vocabulary, Musicality, Rhythm Exercises), Snack time, organized activities |
| 2:00-2:55 | |
| 3:00-3:15 | Pick-Up at DanceSport Club |
Warm-up begins at 9:00 am. If students arrive late, please go with them to the training center. Our camp closes at 3:00 pm. There is a 15-minute period for you to pick up your children. If you are running late, please call 281-933-2623 to tell us. If you need to make arrangements for after-hour care, please tell us in advance of the beginning of your camp. We would be happy to help you make special arrangements.
For more information, please visit www.dancesportclub.com.
1. What does the price for the camp depend on?| A．Kids’ ages. | B．Kids’ levels. |
| C．The time kids will pay for it. | D．The activities kids will choose. |
| A．Less than three hours. | B．Three hours. |
| C．Four hours. | D．More than four hours. |
| A．Ask the club to wait for him. | B．Tell the club at the start of the camp. |
| C．Ask a relative to pick up his kid. | D．Pay the club more to send his kid home. |
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