1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．His love for the paper piano. |
| B．His great skill at playing the piano. |
| C．His experience of playing the piano. |
| A．He found it was interesting. |
| B．His family was on a tight budget. |
| C．He liked playing on pieces of paper. |
| A．For about one year. |
| B．For about four years. |
| C．For about six years. |
| A．Being determined. |
| B．Being confident. |
| C．Being grateful. |
2 . I suffered a stroke (中风) in March 2013, then mostly recovered (康复) and realized I had been very
I learned slowly with my first teacher. Then after two years, I started with a man. He seemed
“I won’t be doing that,” he said. “I expect you to learn the
Our class lasted three months. However, in our last lesson before Christmas, he strongly criticized (批评) me, saying that I played with the
When I saw him again, I played the same
There was silence. Then, surprisingly, he said he could see I had put
From that day, he changed. He became kind and warm. He
It is the piano that helps me get over the stroke and find my confidence again.
1.| A．free | B．tired | C．lucky | D．cold |
| A．young | B．clever | C．famous | D．healthy |
| A．feeling | B．chance | C．worry | D．trouble |
| A．surprise | B．attract | C．save | D．discourage |
| A．strict | B．mad | C．satisfied | D．funny |
| A．asked | B．described | C．learned | D．considered |
| A．benefits | B．stories | C．notes | D．letters |
| A．teacher | B．student | C．doctor | D．family |
| A．strong | B．common | C．different | D．wrong |
| A．fear | B．peace | C．sadness | D．excitement |
| A．song | B．trick | C．match | D．sport |
| A．interest | B．pressure | C．money | D．effort |
| A．angrily | B．patiently | C．secretly | D．probably |
| A．challenge | B．limit | C．develop | D．copy |
| A．painting | B．literature | C．running | D．music |
3 . With growing evidence that dancing helps boost brain health and manage symptoms of neurocognitive and movement disorders, accessible dance programmes and movement therapists around the world are helping improve the lives of millions.
Dance as medicine
There’s actually a lot more happening inside the brain when trying to follow even the simplest choreography (舞蹈设计). “In dance, we have to learn patterns, think symmetrically (对称地) and asymmetrically, and remember sequences,” says David Leventhal, a programme director.
In addition to the physical and neurological benefits, dance can also help people living with disease accept what their bodies can and can’t do. Rather than trying to control, or “fix” our body, dance is about developing greater body awareness and moving at our capacity, regardless of physical or cognitive difference.
Dance as community
| A．Dance as body acceptance |
| B．Dance as brain improvement |
| C．The effect extends beyond the dance class to the real world. |
| D．Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of dance is the sense of community it creates. |
| E．Basically, dancing requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive exercises. |
| F．So what is it about dance that’s different from a brisk walk or other aerobic exercises? |
| G．Larger studies are needed to confirm the findings of the smaller trials that have been done so far. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．In a club. |
| B．In a sports center |
| C．In a concert hall. |
| A．The high price. |
| B．The bad sound. |
| C．The dark atmosphere. |
| A．From his sister. |
| B．From a friend. |
| C．From a website. |
| A．The violin. | B．The guitar. | C．The piano. |
5 . La Voce Ballo (LVB) which means “the dancing voices” in Italian is an all-women show choir at Bemidji High School in Minnesota, US. Established in 2004, the group has captured many awards, including Best Choreography, Best Vocals, and Best Band. Show choir programs in Bemidji draw in over 250 students to participate every year.
Walking into the choir room during an LVB rehearsal (排练), you’d surely feel an atmosphere full of laughter, smiles and warm-ups. One of the marked differences between LVB and the other choirs, Director Emily Paine said, is the sister-like relationship the members share. During full distance learning, for example, the group participated in a “Secret Sister” gift exchange, similar to a “Secret Santa”, within the choir and dropped gifts at each others’ homes. The captains, Thompson and Kanani, agreed. “We’re kind of like a big family.”
Last year, for some reason virtual rehearsals became the norm (常态) for LVB. “We have a computer set up in the middle of the room with students tuning in,” Paine explained. “Especially when we were hybrid (混合的), we’d have half of our students coming in person, and half joining online.”
Kanani said the hardest part of online rehearsals was not being able to hear the other students singing, as they generally turned off their individual microphones during these video sessions. However, one perk of this, Kanani noted, was that she felt she had learned the music much more thoroughly than in other seasons. “I know the music a lot better than I have in past years,” she said. “You couldn’t rely on someone else.”
Luckily, the group has gotten the chance to be back on stage recently. Members performed during the BHS spring concerts and then held their own LVB concert on March 20.
1. What do we know about La Voce Ballo?| A．It is a local choir in New York. |
| B．Its name comes from German. |
| C．It attracts 250 boys and girls every year. |
| D．It has won a lot of awards since 2004. |
| A．The members’ remarkable achievements. |
| B．The way the members perform online. |
| C．The close relationship the members have. |
| D．The members’ tradition of exchanging gifts. |
| A．The choir room couldn’t function well. |
| B．Members couldn’t hear each other singing. |
| C．Members were afraid to perform all together. |
| D．The choir had no experience in virtual rehearsals. |
| A．A bad effect. | B．A special benefit. |
| C．An effective solution. | D．An unexpected challenge. |
6 . Best Sleep Music Apps
If you’re in search of a better night’s sleep, trying a sleep music app might be the answer. Here are some sleep music apps to choose from.
Calm
Calm has an impressively large library of relaxation and sleep-causing sounds. It stands out for providing the latest collection of modern music from popular artists. This app offers a free version, but to really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose the paid version, which costs $69.99 for one year. A lifetime membership is $399.99.
Headspace
Headspace is an app designed in the simplest way that makes it quick and easy to use its library of sleep-specific music, so it is friendly to the aged. Helpful suggestions point out features like how to set a timer without making you feel the app difficult to use. Headspace only costs $39.99 yearly.
Relax Melodies
Relax Melodies is designed to calm your mind with relaxing sounds. “Discover” page helps you find some app features, like bedtime stories and breathing exercises. Though its free version provides a great introduction to the idea of sleep music, the paid version unlocks a larger library of sounds. It only costs $49.99 yearly or you can pay $8.99 a month.
Pzizz
One thing that sets Pzizz apart is its voice narration (旁白), with male and female options available. Usually, the voice is low and calm. If you find the presence of a voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to relax your mind and body, then Pzizz is suitable for you. Monthly costs for it are $7.99, yearly $49.99 and lifetime $249.99.
1. Which app would you recommend to your grandparents?| A．Calm. | B．Headspace. | C．Relax Melodies. | D．Pzizz. |
| A．They offer physical exercises. | B．They include collections of modern music. |
| C．They provide free service. | D．They introduce users to a large library. |
| A．Create the voice narration you like. | B．Chat with someone before sleep. |
| C．Listen to low and calm music. | D．Listen to the voice you like best. |
The Guqin, also called Qixianqin, is a seven-stringed Chinese instrument with a history of more than 3000 years. The first character, GU, which means ancient,
In traditional Guqin notations, there is usually an article written
8 . Suno stands out by offering full songs custom-tailored choices, making music creation simple and fun for everyone. It’s a glimpse into the future of music, where AI and humans together bring new sounds to life. Here’s how it works:
Entering Prompt (提示词)*Just type in the description for your song. You can mention the style, feel, instruments, speed and what the song is about. The main thing to remember is that you can’t ask Suno to create something in the style of a particular artist.
AI Composition
*Based on your description, Suno’s AI comes up with a song that has everything: melody, chords, beats, instruments, and even singing.
Downloading and Sharing
*You can download the songs as MP3s, which means you can listen to them anywhere or share them with friends.
*You get a maximum of 50 credits per day, which is enough for ten songs with a free account but you can’t use the songs commercially.
Paid Subscriptions (订阅)
*The Pro plan is $8 a month for 500 songs a day.
*The Premier plan is $24 a month for 2,000 songs a day.
*You can use the songs on YouTube or even uploading them to Spotify or Apple Music.
Copyright and Ownership
You own the songs produced using Suno, as long as you’re its Pro or Premier users. If you’re a free user, Suno says it continues to have ownership of the songs.
But this is different from copyright ownership. As Suno’s FAQ section says: “the availability and scope of copyright protection for content generated using artificial intelligence is a complex and dynamic area of law, which is rapidly developing and varies among countries”.
1. What do we know about Suno according to the passage?| A．It is a music sharing platform. | B．It is an AI music producer. |
| C．It is a music learning website. | D．It is a music editing application. |
| A．“A happy pop song about a vacation with fast piano music and singing.” |
| B．“The scores of Dune by Hanz Zimmer with bagpipe in heroic style.” |
| C．“A Pipa song of Fang Jinlong in nostalgic style about Jiangnan.” |
| D．“Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony with a touch of Chinese music.” |
| A．Upload the songs to Apple Music free of charge. |
| B．Enjoy free music making with no limit on time. |
| C．Have the copyright and sell the songs online. |
| D．Download the songs and share on WeChat. |
I never thought I had any natural talent when it came to music. Throughout my childhood, the fascinating world of music seemed like an impossible dream for me. I just showed no interest in singing songs or playing an instrument. However, my parents had a different plan for me. They insisted that I learn to play the piano when I was just six years old. Wanting to be a good daughter, I agreed to their wishes, even though deep down, I had no real interest in it. Never did I know that this decision would lead to an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
My piano teacher, Mrs. Johnson, was a kind and observant woman. She had a way of reading her students’ minds and understanding their true feelings. It didn’t take long for her to realize that my heart wasn’t fully absorbed in playing the piano. However, she continued to teach me patiently, hoping to stir a spark (火花) within me.
After about six months of lessons, Mrs. Johnson approached me with an unexpected request. She asked me to perform at the year-end concert she had organized for her students. I was surprised and terrified at the same time. The thought of playing in front of an audience was challenging, considering my lack of passion for the instrument. Nevertheless, I couldn’t refuse my teacher’s request, so I could only agree.
Given my limited experience, I decided to choose a fairly simple composition for the concert. In order to perform well, I practiced the same composition for an hour a day for the next two months, perfecting the notes (音符) and the rhythm. I wanted to ensure that, in spite of my doubts, I would at least be able to give a decent (体面的) performance.
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The day of the concert arrived, and I woke up with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________To my surprise, the music flowed smoothly from my fingertips.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . “The arrow shot is so straight that it hits the bull’s eye. The young people will have good luck…” Dargye sang as he worked on his handmade bag.
Dargye, 56, an artist who excels at traditional craftsmanship (技艺) and Tibetan folk music in Drinba village in Dragyib district, Nyingchi, Tibet autonomous region, remembers many folk songs he learned from his father and uncle. Now, it’s his turn to pass them on.
“I have liked traditional songs and dances since I was a child,” said Dargye, who has four apprentices (学徒). “The songs tell the histories of our ancestors and carry our unique culture, and it’s always a lot of fun to perform these traditional songs and dances at various gatherings.” The song topics vary from archery, love, to labor and praise for the land. In addition to teaching these songs to his family members and apprentices, he also uses social media platforms such as WeChat to teach songs.
His daughter, Chok Butri, also admires the folk culture. After posting a video of her daughter, Tsering Kyi, dancing on Douyin, she gained a lot of new fans on the popular short-video platform. “We are modern people living in a modern era, so it’s important and our responsibility that we use modern tools to pass on our traditional culture to make it last forever.” said Chok Butri, adding that she often posts songs and dances on WeChat and Douyin.
Dargye and his fellow villagers also recreate songs, adding modern elements such as aircraft and trains to the lyrics. Besides singing and dancing, Dargye makes handicrafts decorated with Tibetan cultural elements, including various hide and hair ropes, bags made of leather and cloth, and knife sheaths.
The local government encourages villagers to inherit (继承) and develop folk songs and other forms of traditional culture. Dargye’s efforts to preserve folk culture have been acknowledged by the government. In 2014, he was chosen as a county-level intangible (无形的) cultural inheritor and receives funds every year.
1. Why does Dargye want to pass the culture on?| A．He wants to satisfy his interest. | B．He wants to learn from the seniors. |
| C．He wants to bring people fun. | D．He wants to inherit and develop it. |
| A．To show Dargye’s influence on her. | B．To show folk music’s effect on her. |
| C．To stress the benefit of modern tools. | D．To stress the popularity of folk culture. |
| A．Ambitious and honest. | B．Talented and curious. |
| C．Devoted and creative. | D．Generous and determined. |
| A．All efforts to protect culture are rewarded | B．A craftsman inherits songs to protect culture |
| C．An artist prefers traditional songs and dances | D．Tibetan culture is being protected and passed on |
