1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will Emma perform?

A．In late August.

B．In mid-July.

C．In early June.

2. Where will Emma teach at a music camp?

A．In Chicago.

B．In Texas.

C．In California.

3. What will Emma do in Florida?

A．Raise money for orphans.

B．Have a vacation week.

C．Organize a music concert.

2 . On the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia, Dong Min, a young Chinese woman, dressed in elegant Chinese traditional clothing — hanfu, gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating passersby with the melodies of traditional Chinese music.

Dong Min, a talented musician was born in 1990. Seeing a female performer playing the bamboo flute on TV fired her interest in this Chinese traditional instrument at the age of 8. Soon her interest blossomed into talent. At the age of 10, winning a provincial-level Chinese musical instrument competition earned her one of only four spots for further studies in Beijing. After graduating from Minzu University of China with a major in Chinese bamboo flute in 2015, she enrolled at the University of New South Wales in Australia to study cultural leadership where she initiated street performances, featuring Chinese traditional instruments. One year later, she formed a band and founded the Sydney Meya Institute of Chinese Music to teach various Chinese traditional instruments to more people.

Apart from street performances and her institution, Dong also offers online dizi lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange concerts for her students worldwide. “Our students range from 4-year-olds to 80-year-olds, reflecting the timeless appeal of Chinese music across generations,” Dong said.

Her effort paid off eventually. Her performances grew in popularity. Many audiences traveled all the way from cities like Melbourne and Brisbane to Sydney just to attend her performances.” Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments. I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and cultivate friendships through their shared love for music. Thus, we can not only raise awareness of Chinese traditional music in Australia but also share the richness of Chinese culture through music with the international audience.” Dong Min said.

1. Which of the following is true?

A．Dong Min founded the institution at 26.

B．Dong Min taught dizi through street performances.

C．Dong Min majored in Chinese bamboo flute in Australia.

D．Dong Min wished to gain popularity through her performances.

2. How is paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A．By analyzing reasons.	B．By providing examples.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By following time order.

3. Which of the following can best describe Dong Min?

A．Brave and humorous.	B．Gifted and passionate.
C．Creative and stubborn.	D．Patient and experienced.

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

A．Chinese Traditional Music: From China to Australia.

B．Bamboo Flute: Chinese Instrument Shared in Australia.

C．Dong Min: A Culture Messenger Bridging Cultures through Music.

D．Dong Min: A Talented Chinese Girl Spreading Chinese Instruments.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A disease.

B．A band.

C．A program.

2. What happened to 8772 on Wednesday?

A．It published an album.

B．It went on a radio show.

C．It had a performance.

3. What does 8772 hope to do?

A．Inspire people.

B．Raise money.

C．Promote music.

4 . 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

5 . For as long as I can remember, music has been a special part of my life. Throughout my _________, my family constantly had music playing in our house. I _________ the music that my parents liked, from The Beatles to John Denver to the Irish music that everyone in my family loved. As I grew older, music remained something that was _________ to me. It became more and more meaningful to me as I began to _________ my own taste in music. I started finding songs that I _________ over others, and I found singers that I admired. Taylor Swift was my favorite; I loved her poetic lyrics and I looked up to her as a person. As an idealistic child who loved to daydream, I loved all of Taylor Swift’s passionate _________ about love and the beauty of life.

As I grew older, I began to develop a unique taste in music. I saw the world of music as a place to _________, a place where I could discover who I was and express myself. I loved listening to different types of music and finding my own bands that I liked. My _________ were like a collection to me; I could keep adding more to enjoy and to show to other people. Listening to music was a hobby for me. It allowed me to feel as if I was free to do _________ I wanted to do. I felt happiest when I was listening to music because it was, and _________ is, my favorite thing to do.

I felt a sense of _________ and independence when I could choose whatever I was in the mood to hear, and I loved feeling as if I could use music to _________ myself and my personality. I was a shy and _________ child, but music gave me the ability to be someone else. When I listened to music, I could be whoever I wanted to be. Whenever I felt _________ or afraid, I listened to my favorite music and immediately felt _________ alone. Music has brought me so much joy in my life that I would not trade for anything.

1.

A．youth

B．manhood

C．childhood

D．life

2.

A．disliked

B．hated

C．played

D．enjoyed

3.

A．important

B．necessary

C．helpful

D．hopeful

4.

A．form

B．quit

C．develop

D．rid

5.

A．admired

B．downloaded

C．uploaded

D．preferred

6.

A．plays

B．works

C．poems

D．songs

7.

A．explore

B．travel

C．live

D．visit

8.

A．performances

B．workmates

C．classmates

D．bands

9.

A．whichever

B．whatever

C．whoever

D．however

10.

A．still

B．ever

C．even

D．yet

11.

A．achievement

B．humor

C．freedom

D．success

12.

A．enjoy

B．express

C．amuse

D．understand

13.

A．naughty

B．noisy

C．outgoing

D．quiet

14.

A．sad

B．excited

C．happy

D．surprised

15.

A．more

B．quite

C．less

D．so

6 . Can you imagine a civilization without music? Impossible, I would say. In addition, history shows that every culture on this planet has used music all the way.     1    .

Music is good for your heart.

They say that music is good for the soul, but what about the heart?     2    . Heart patients were observed at Massachusetts General Hospital. They were recovering from heart surgery. Some patients listened to Mozart’s piano sonatas for half an hour every day. These patients were the ones who had improved heart rates and lower blood pressure compared with those who never listened to any music at all.

    3    .

Patients suffering from pain have found relief from listening to music. Classical music seems to be the best choice and Mozart and Bach are the most suitable. But heavy metal and other techno sounds can actually excite patients and cause irregular heartbeats, so they are not recommended.

Music may be useful in controlling overweight.

Studies show that simply playing soft and relaxing music while eating can have a controlling effect on how full you feel.     4    .

Music may help with memory and learning.

There was a lot of publicity about the “Mozart Effect” which showed that a group of college students did better at math while they were listening to some classical music.     5    .

A．Let us see how music affects us.

B．The result is that you will eat less.

C．Some students find that music can aid concentration, while others need silence.

D．There are lots of experiments which are more or less impressive on the benefits of music when treating illness.

E．Heavy metal music have no effect on easing pain.

F．Let us look at the actual health benefits now.

G．Music can help with pain relief.

7 . The Grammy Awards’ Music Educator Award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution and demonstrated a commitment to music education. This year it went to Annie Ray. who was honored for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.

Ray, who comes from a family of musicians, knows firsthand the impact that a great teacher can make on their students. She was inspired in large part by the diversity of the Annandale community, which represents over 60 countries, including many refugees (难民) and immigrants. “There are a lot of cultures that might typically conflict, and they come together in this very beautiful harmony,” Ray explained.

Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Crescendo Orchestra, which was born out of the pandemic (流行病), doesn’t necessarily share the social goals of a program like Best Buddies or the Special Olympics. The focus is on teaching students how to play an instrument, through one-on-one instruction tailored to their needs.

The orchestra is about much more than just making music, however. The program gives students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of improving something. “They completely changed my educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” Ray added. “I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone.”

As for the Grammy Award, Ray said that it belongs to her students. She also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate, in any possible way. “It is a hard profession, but that was really touching,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it.”

1. Why did Annie Ray create the Crescendo Orchestra?

A．To settle social conflicts.

B．To help disabled children.

C．To promote social awareness.

D．To support people during the pandemic.

2. What can we learn about Annie Ray from the passage?

A．She created music for each performance.

B．She was rewarded for her great music talents.

C．She provided more than music to her students.

D．She donated all her money to her talented students.

3. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Annie Ray: Bringing Home the Grammy for Musical Commitment

B．Crescendo Orchestra: A Symbolic Image of Great Musical Events

C．From Pandemic to Grammy: The Journey to Success of Annie Ray

D．Grammy Awards: A Recognition for the Best Musicians in the World

8 .

A．They went to see a movie.	B．The dancers impressed them both.
C．The woman is also a dancer.	D．The man invited the lady to the show.

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The school’s hall got very noisy with excitement as students, teachers, and parents filled the seats, eagerly awaiting the start of the annual school talent show. Backstage, the performers paced nervously, their hearts pounding with anticipation and their minds filled with a mixture of excitement and fear.

Among them was Sarah, a shy but talented singer whose passion for music burned brightly within her. Ever since she was a lonely young girl, Sarah had found comfort in music. With nothing but her voice to accompany her, she would sing for hours on end, pouring her heart and soul into each note, each lyric, each breath.

Sarah’s talent did not go unnoticed. One day, while she was singing softly to herself during a lunch break at school, Mrs Caroline, the choir director, happened to overhear her. Immediately, she saw something special in Sarah—a talent that deserved to rise and shine.

Over the following weeks and months, Mrs Caroline took Sarah under her wing, offering guidance, support, and encouragement every step of the way. She encouraged Sarah to step out of her comfort zone, to embrace her gift, and to share it with the world.

Under Mrs Caroline’s instruction, Sarah began to push herself harder than ever before. She spent hours each day practicing her singing, honing her skills, and perfecting her craft. She sought out opportunities to perform in front of others, gradually building up her confidence and overcoming her fears.

When the moment finally came, with a deep breath, Sarah stepped out onto the stage, the spotlight blazing down upon her like a thousand suns. For a moment, Sarah was frozen in place. But then, with a determined smile, she raised the microphone to her lips and began to sing.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置答题。
Paragraph 1:

Then a sudden technical failure caused her background music to cut out.

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Paragraph 2:

When she stepped off the stage, Sarah recognized a familiar figure among the crowd.

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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。

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations. Traditional art form continues to raise passion     1     appreciation for its fine craftsmanship (手 艺). The Year of the Dragon has brought extra energy into the rich heritage of dragon dances across     2     country.

At the beginning, dragon dances     3     (perform) to pray for rain. With the rising popularity of various folk dramas, dragon dances    4     (gradual) developed from temple rituals to folk customs to give thanks for good fortune. Over time,the dance has further separated into performance     5     (carry) special local characteristics, adding excitement to modern     6     (celebration).

Zhang Fanshen,     7     has practiced the dragon dance for several decades, led a team in a performance of Banban Dragon Lantern, a national intangible cultural heritage, last Friday. So far, Zhang’s organization     8     (attract) more than 1,100 performers from villages in the county and training sessions have been staged at schools.

More and more people have fallen in love     9     the great traditional culture of China, and this is what Chinese people want     10     (share) with other countries around the world.