1 . Music is arguably the most life-enriching academic subject.
Increase language capabilities
Music and language have a far-reaching relationship. Musical training stimulates the same part of the brain that deals with understanding language. Children who have some exposure to music al education will, therefore, have a greater understanding of tones and how different phrases are arranged.
Improve hand-eye coordination (协调)
Music is a great way for your child to meet new people and create lasting friendships. If they decide to take up music as an extracurricular (课外的) activity, they’ll be bonding with like-minded children who share their passion. In a time when children are increasingly interested in communicating online and focusing on digital skills, music is a refreshing return to face-to-face contact.
Bring about a sense of achievement
When your child does achieve a musical goal, they get the incredible satisfaction that comes from working hard to obtain something.
A.Develop social skills |
B.Encourage teamwork |
C.In that sense, music is a great confidence builder |
D.Hand-eye coordination is important in many sports |
E.Learning an instrument to a high level is no easy task |
F.It activates emotional responses and creativity like no other |
G.It can be incredibly useful if your child is learning a second language |
2 . In 2015, Misty Copeland was named a principal dancer-a ballerina of the highest rank — at American Ballet Theatre. She is the first African American woman to
In her childhood, Misty was shy and
Misty suddenly gained
“No matter what that dream is, ”she says, “you have the power to make it come true with hard work and
A.finish | B.create | C.make | D.perform |
A.prohibited | B.avoided | C.abandoned | D.ignored |
A.movement | B.practice | C.gesture | D.cycle |
A.confirm | B.attend | C.sign | D.tend |
A.anxious | B.curious | C.eager | D.afraid |
A.out of date | B.out of place | C.out of order | D.out of breath |
A.appearance | B.limbs | C.body | D.organs |
A.Approximately | B.Obviously | C.Partially | D.Gradually |
A.weight | B.muscle | C.strength | D.independence |
A.true | B.fair | C.right | D.real |
A.self-esteem | B.self-confidence | C.self-consciousness | D.self-discipline |
A.disturbed | B.ashamed | C.confused | D.discouraged |
A.specified | B.tailored | C.expected | D.positive |
A.broke | B.fitted | C.took | D.gave |
A.engagement | B.contribution | C.subscription | D.commitment |
Literally translated as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, Yingge Dance is 300-year-old folk dance that originated from the Chaoshan area of South China’s Guangdong Province.
In recent years, Chaoshan Yingge Dance has
On the first and second days of the Lunar New Year, the Nanshan Yingge Team from Guangdong’s Puning made appearances at
1. Why does the man look sad?
A.He will be out of work. | B.He will be far from home. | C.He will lose lots of money. |
A.A long-term service. | B.A lower-price service. | C.A service facing musicians. |
A.To run a company. | B.To form a band. | C.To be a musician. |
1. 简单介绍;
2. 说明理由。
注意:
1. 将标题补充完整,写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Beautifies Our Life
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . Different from regular concerts, roadside concerts in Guiyang, capital city of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, allow people to immerse themselves in music. Without tickets or fences, young people held hands together, singing and dancing. Videos showing their relaxing and cheerful performances went viral after being posted on social media.
From common people to stars, music brings people together. “Whether they are ordinary people or stars, when stepping onto the small stage by the road, they can enjoy the joy of music together,” said Zhou Wenjia, deputy head of the publicity department of Yunyan District.
Sun Guang, head of Nanming District’s cultural and tourism bureau in Guiyang, became a hit for the roadside concert.
“I have a music dream,” said Sun, who once took part in national competitions and performed on stage in Beijing. But for being busy with his work, he saw his guitar covered in dust. While seeing the flowing crowds, Sun signed up in secret, put on his leather jacket and sunglasses, and stood on his beloved stage.
But perhaps because of his wonderful performance, some audience recognized him. When singing on the stage for the third time, a short video showing his performance became a hit online and received nearly 1 million views, which put him at a loss for a time.
Qingyun Market, one of the venues of roadside concerts, is a famous tourist attraction in Guiyang which sells night snacks and local cultural and creative products. With the popularity of concerts, the market has become an important engine to boost the city’s economy.
“Roadside concerts now have become an important economic booster, and I could be a promoter. This is a good combination of my hobbies and duties,” said Sun.
As roadside concerts continue to gain steam, music has become a driving force for consumption. Guiyang has made it clear that roadside concerts will continue to require zero tickets, zero business, and zero distance from the people, with an aim to build a city with warmth and hospitality.
1. What does the underlined expression “went viral” in paragraph 1 mean?A.Caught a virus. | B.Became popular. |
C.Piled up. | D.Got blocked. |
A.People enjoy the music together for free by the road. |
B.Many superstars and bands enjoy street performances. |
C.Audience immerse themselves in music inside the fences. |
D.Roadside concerts gain little support from the government. |
A.Because he is too busy with his work. |
B.Because he can’t stand public attention. |
C.Because he wants to mask his real identity. |
D.Because he lacks confidence in his performance. |
A.Roadside concerts will attract sponsorship to earn profit. |
B.Roadside concerts will charge the audience in the future. |
C.Roadside concerts are aimed to improve the urban infrastructure. |
D.Roadside concerts can boost the economic development in Guiyang. |
Tai Hang, a modern-looking neighborhood in Hong Kong, is home to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance,a folk art form that
The dragon is about 70 meters long and weighs more than 200 pounds,with its body
The inheritors of the dragon dance have set up workshops to demonstrate various aspects of the traditional art from the making techniques to
8 . The list of music festivals seems to double each year, so we think we’d save you some time by presenting our picks that reflect a deep sense of place.
New Orleans Jazz Festival
This week-long festival was established in New Orleans, America in 1970 to celebrate the city’s status as the birthplace of jazz. Headliners that attended the first celebration included singer Mahalia Jackson and pianist Duke Ellington. Over the years, this festival has grown to showcase much more than jazz. Attendees have long enjoyed the latest hit-makers alongside booths and exhibits featuring Louisiana’s native cuisine, arts, and crafts.
Newport Folk Festival
Founded by George Wein in 1959 and best known for introducing the world to the likes of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, Newport Folk Festival is one of the oldest music festivals in America. Like New Orleans Jazz Festival, this Rhode Island event gives a false impression about the types of music one can expect to find, although it has been remaining true to its roots.
Interceltic Festival
When most people hear the word “Celtic”, they think of Ireland. But this festival takes place each summer in the heart of the seaport town of Lorient in northwestern France. While emphasizing music and dance, the ten-day festival also provides a platform for colorful expressions of Celtic art, food and drink, theater, literature, and sports.
Roskilde Music Festival
England’s Glastonbury, Hungary’s Sziget, and Denmark’s Roskilde are Europe’s three biggest music festivals. Roskilde stands out not only for its impressive and eclectic music, but for its nonprofit approach. All concert incomes are donated to support charities, music and cultural programs since its founding in 1971. With lake swimming, an on-site skate park, and an annual “naked run”, the event has earned a name for being a week-long summer camp for adults.
1. Which festival is held in Louisiana?A.Interceltic Festival. | B.Roskilde Music Festival. |
C.Newport Folk Festival. | D.New Orleans Jazz Festival. |
A.Joan Baez. | B.Bob Dylan. | C.George Wein. | D.Mahalia Jackson. |
A.They include some sports. | B.They emphasize one type of music. |
C.They donate all their profits. | D.They last for the same period of time. |
9 . Music can relax the mind, energize the body, and even help people better manage pain.
Research suggests that background music improves mental performance. Playing more positive music leads to improvements in processing speed. So next time you are working on a task, turn on a little music in the background for a boost in your mental performance.
Music can help you eat less.
Music can be a helpful weight-loss tool. To lose weight, listen to soft music and dim the lights. According to one study, people eating at low-lit restaurants where soft music was played consumed less food.
Music can help you sleep better
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.Music can improve mental performance |
C.The psychological effects of music can be powerful |
D.Music and lighting help create a more relaxing setting |
E.Some people enjoy listening to music before they go to sleep |
F.Such a result suggests music therapy can help treat some diseases |
G.Sleeplessness is a problem that affects people of different age groups |
10 . How to Organize a Music Festival
You love music and you always have. You want to carry out a music festival designed to attract music fans of all ages. Follow the steps and you’ll organize a successful one.
◆Start by making a list of the local bands and artists that you like. You’ve taken this job because you love music, so put your taste to work for you. If you like these musicians, many of the local people will also like them.
◆Find a great location that has much open space for outdoor festivals. You need to build a stage so the musicians can be seen from distances.
◆Hire sound engineers to give the musicians all the help they need.
◆
A.You need to find security people. |
B.We can find enough songs to get a lot of money. |
C.Bigger sports stadiums will be perfect as well. |
D.But remember, you are trying to attract fans of all ages. |
E.People should have practiced many different songs. |
F.You can find a location by going to the local government and asking for permission. |
G.The last thing you want is that a group is on the stage but the speakers don’t work. |