1 . Xinjiang has long been known as a place of music and dancing.
No matter which ethnic group is living in Xinjiang, music and dancing are an inseparable part of our lives. From festive holidays to
When it comes to folk dancing in Xinjiang, the first thing people will
The moment when I
Every day I would assign my viewers
Short video and live-streams do not only
I believe so many people would like to connect with me on the Internet because they see me as a down-to-earth, relatable and real director of the
A.weddings | B.lectures | C.meetings | D.teams |
A.directing | B.conducting | C.composing | D.hearing |
A.hobby | B.satisfaction | C.passion | D.friendship |
A.meet with | B.care for | C.think about | D.find out |
A.professionally | B.obviously | C.rapidly | D.frequently |
A.recognized | B.felt | C.understood | D.described |
A.outbreak | B.attendance | C.appearance | D.control |
A.required | B.took | C.answered | D.replied |
A.plans | B.designs | C.homework | D.creativity |
A.emails | B.letters | C.performances | D.videos |
A.made | B.wore | C.bought | D.changed |
A.inspired | B.surprised | C.crazy | D.admired |
A.compete | B.hire | C.improve | D.promote |
A.fixing | B.repairing | C.establishing | D.digging |
A.historical | B.cultural | C.natural | D.public |
2 . 语法填空
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3 . 听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of electronic music?A.It is clever. | B.It is loud. | C.It is modern. |
A.16. | B.17. | C.18. |
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Learning to play an instrument isn’t easy at the beginning and
A lot of adults regret not having learnt to play an instrument when they
5 . It’s happened to all of us: a song comes on the radio, and we are immediately transported back to a time in our past.
There are a few things that connect tunes with our memories. Music is often a necessary element of many important life events, and it is also very effective in arresting our attention.
We often become familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. The more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is in bringing back memories.
Tiffany Jenkins, writing for a culture column, has a different opinion:
It’s clear that our memories and music are closely linked — to the point that music is being used to help Alzheimer’s disease sufferers access memories that they thought they had lost.
A.Familiarity is important. |
B.Music itself is easy to remember. |
C.But what makes music so effective in doing this? |
D.Our musical preference usually forms during our teens. |
E.This applies to music more than other cultural products. |
F.Pop music especially can be connected with an important memory. |
G.Music and these life events are likely to be linked together in our memories. |
6 . Hip hop is a subculture and an art movement that emerged (出现) from the Bronx in New York City during the early 1970s. Its development reflected the negative effects of post-industrial decline, political discourse, and a rapidly changing economy.
Looking back to New York City during this era, we see an economic collapse. The city’s economy was falling apart due to the decline of the manufacturing industry. Much of the middle class moved to the suburbs to escape the social and economic challenges.
Consequently, businesses closed their doors, causing many economic opportunities and sources of entertainment to disappear. As a result, urban youth turned to the streets for recreation and self-expression. The abandoned buildings and parking lots set the stage for block parties. These block parties laid the groundwork for early hip hop culture. DJs and MCs brought the music by setting up mobile “Sound Systems” introduced by Jamaican culture. Sheets of cardboard became dance floors for break-dancers, and brick walls transformed into canvases for graffiti. The emerging hip hop culture also became an outlet to deal with despair, abandonment and even violence.
Several people were influential in creating hip hop. Among the most famous ones is DJ Kool Herc, the “founding father of hip hop.” The Jamaican American made history in 1973 when he and his sister hosted the “Back to School” party in their apartment building. This historical party is recognized for launching the hip hop movement. Herc was also famous for creating a DJ technique called “break beat”-a mixing practice he adapted from Jamaican music. He noticed that people often waited for drum breaks of a record to dance. This took place when every instrument stopped playing except for the drums. Then the DJ would use two turntables (唱机转盘) to switch back and forth between two copies of the same record. The break section was also the most anticipated part of a song where people danced the most.
The DJ kept growing in popularity throughout the 1970s. He moved on to larger parks, played in clubs and inspired other DJs who helped this type of dance music to develop.
1. Why did hip hop culture emerge in the Bronx during the early 1970s?A.Because of the economic downturn and social circumstances. |
B.Because of the post-industrial economy and cultural diversity. |
C.Because of the popularity of Jamaican music and dance culture. |
D.Because of young people’ need for new forms of entertainment. |
A.Economic challenges. | B.Jamaican music. |
C.Community gatherings. | D.Despair and violence. |
A.A place to seek entertainment. |
B.A movement for social changes. |
C.A campaign for commercial purposes. |
D.A channel to release negative emotions. |
A.“Back to School” was the first party held by him. |
B.He helped spread hip-hop culture by giving concerts. |
C.He was well-known for the “break beat” dancing skill. |
D.He was highly thought of as a pioneer of hip-hop culture. |
7 . How Arts Promote Our Economy
When most people think of the arts, they imagine the end product, the beautiful painting, a wonderful piece of music, or an award-winning performance in the theater.
The arts create jobs that help develop the economy. Any given performance takes a tour bus full of artists, technical experts, musicians, or writers to create an appealing piece of art. These people can earn a living wage for their professional knowledge and skills.
Arts contribute to cultural development.
A.Another group is needed to help market the event. |
B.Above analysis in mind, you needn’t worry about your career and have an alternative plan. |
C.The arts boost the development of economy throughout a community despite the side effects. |
D.In fact, arts groups bring broader value to our communities, especially in economy |
E.A successful arts neighborhood creates a series of effects throughout a community. |
F.Artists and audience are all from diverse backgrounds. |
G.Culture binds together not only hearts and souls, but the entire society |
8 . Music can relax the mind, energize the body, and even help people better manage pain.
Music can improve mental performance.
Research suggests that background music improves mental performance. Playing more positive music leads to improvements in processing speed.
Music can help you eat less.
Sleeplessness is a problem that affects people of different age groups. While there are many approaches to treating this problem, research has demonstrated that listening to relaxing classical music can be a safe, effective, and affordable therapy.
Music can help you manage pain
Research has shown that music can be very helpful in the management of pain. One study of fibromyalgia (纤维性肌痛) patients found that those who listened to music for one hour a day experienced a significant reduction in pain.
A.Music can reduce stress |
B.The psychological effects of music can be powerful |
C.So next time you are working on a task |
D.Music can help you sleep better |
E.The result of the study suggests music therapy can help treat some diseases |
F.Some people enjoy listening to music before they go to sleep |
G.Music can be a helpful weight-loss tool |
9 . Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom.
Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure.
Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody.
In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience.
A.Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories. |
B.Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day. |
C.Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better. |
D.This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious. |
E.However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges. |
F.The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information. |
G.Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging. |
10 . As vast fields surrounding Beijing and Shanghai transformed into towering skyscrapers, and old bicycles gave way to motor vehicles, the essence of music communication remained unchanged over these shifts.
“I’ll never forget that I’ve never seen so many bicycles in my life,” Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Davyd Booth said, recalling his first tour in China 50 years ago. “Everyone rode a bicycle. There were literally hundreds, thousands.”
This month, 14 musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra, including Booth, are returning to China, with performances scheduled in Beijing, Tianjin, Suzhou and Shanghai. The tour marks the 50th anniversary(周年纪念日) of their first visit in the 1970s, celebrating the unique friendship between China and the United States. Over the years, the orchestra(管弦乐团) has strengthened connections across China, with concerts and residencies that facilitate meaningful people-to-people interactions.
Booth said the 1973 tour was his first international trip with the orchestra. He considered himself lucky to have been part of the tour. He had just auditioned(试演) and got accepted into the orchestra that year. His official start date was scheduled after the orchestra’s return from China, but Booth received a call from the personnel manager informing him that someone had fallen ill. He then took the place and went to China.
“I was incredibly thrilled! Then, after I hung up, I realized I didn’t even have a passport,” Booth said. However, he got his passport and visa in just three days, thanks to the strong support from both countries. With his violin in tow, Booth joined the team on the 15-hour flight to China.
In addition to some regular compositions, the Philadelphia Orchestra also played the Yellow River Concerto, one of the most popular piano concertos in China even today. The Philadelphia Orchestra cooperated on this ensemble (合奏) with a Chinese pianist, marking the earliest ties between the US and China in music.
After the concert, the team was hanging around on the streets, Booth said. It was a fun experience even though people did not know how to talk to locals because of language barriers, he said. “You can communicate a lot by smiling, and it worked out very, very well,” he added.
1. What is the passage generally about?A.US artists will give live performances. | B.Booth recalled his first visit to China. |
C.Great changes have occurred in China. | D.China and the US are living in peace. |
A.The orchestra is popular in America. | B.Music performances happen a lot in China. |
C.Music communication remains active. | D.Booth has come to China for the 50th time. |
A.magic | B.mistake | C.luxury | D.accident |
A.It serves to build bridge. | B.It stimulates people’s interest. |
C.It contributes to equality. | D.It removes barriers to harmony. |