1 . Probably no other musical instrument is as popular as the guitar. Musicians use the guitar for almost every kind of music. Country and western music would not be the same without a guitar. The traditional Spanish folk music called Flamenco could not exist without a guitar. The sound of American blues music would not be the same without the sad cry of the guitar. And rock and roll music would almost be impossible without this instrument.

Some music experts say an instrument very much like a guitar was played in Egypt more than one thousand years ago. Some other experts say that the ancestor of the modern guitar was brought to Spain from Persia sometime in the twelfth century. The guitar continued to develop in Spain. In the 1700s, it became similar to the instrument we know today.

Many famous musicians played the instrument. The famous Italian violinist Niccolo Paganinni played and wrote music for the guitar in the early 1800s. Franz Schubert used the guitar to write some of his famous works. One kind of music for the guitar developed in the southern area of Spain called Adalusia. It will always be strongly linked with the Spanish guitar. It is called Flamenco.

In the 1930s, Les Paul began experimenting with ways to make an electric guitar. He invented the solid body electric guitar in 1946. The guitar has always been important to blues music. With the electric guitar, Les Paul helped make modern blues music possible. There have been many great blues guitarists. Yet, music experts say all blues guitar players are measured against one man and his famous guitar. That man is B. B. King. Every blues fan knows that years ago B. B. King named his guitar Lucille. Here B. B. King plays Lucille on his famous recording of “The Thrill Is Gone”. Lucille, B. B. King's large, beautiful black guitar, is important to American music. Visitors can see King's very first guitar at the Rock and Soul Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum is the only permanent exhibit organized by the Smithsonian Institution outside Washington, D. C. , and New York City.

1. Where did the modern guitar finally come into being?

A．Spain.	B．Egypt.
C．Persia.	D．Italy.

2. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The musician B. B. King named his guitar Lucille.

B．The Rock and Soul Museum first opened in Memphis.

C．The electric guitar promoted the development of the blues.

D．The exhibit was first organized by the Smithsonian Institution.

3. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．Traditional Folk Music	B．Guitar and Music
C．Violinist and Blues	D．Flamenco and Guitar

2 . For five days, Edmonton’s Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating the true feeling of what folk music is all about and that’s the traditional togetherness(友爱) that is felt when people gather to share stories and feelings through songs.

This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival. “People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation,” Riedel said. “It’s really easy to relax, and it’s great seeing family and friends have fun together.” These families and friends come from all different kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are people who love Bluegrass. This festival does its best to develop everyone’s musical interests.

With so many years of experience, the festival has become a well-oiled machine, and does whatever it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible. There are free water stations throughout the venue(举办地) for people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee, but that is returned when the plate is brought back.

The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it’s easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area during the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A bike lock-up area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates open until 45 minutes after the gates close.

The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug. 4 with Van Morrison playing the special donation fund concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug. 8.

1. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to _______.

A．gather people with different musical tastes

B．remind people of the real sense of folk music

C．exhibit the good voices of great talents in folk music

D．collect old stories of folk music

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5 years.

B．It’s hard for people to appreciate Blues.

C．It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.

D．People have to pay $2 for a plate of food.

3. We can learn from the passage that _______.

A．people can get tickets easily for the festival

B．the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized

C．driving one’s own car to the festival is highly recommended

D．bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Being a doctor, you may think I would always suggest a bottle of something for what makes you ill.

    1    , first and foremost, I believe in the “do no harm” motto when it comes to health care. For example, you may first try music before    2     (take) a pill. It is safe and it does no harm to your money.

For most people, music is already an important part of daily life. Some rely on music     3     (get) them through the boring journey to work, while others turn up their favorite music to stay pumped during a ke wan gworkout. Many even have the stereo on when they    4     (cook), taking a shower, or folding the laundry.

Music is often linked to mood.     5     certain song can make us feel relaxed, happy,     6     (energy), or sad. Because music can have such an impact     7     mindset and well-being, it should come as no surprise     8     the connection between music and health has been studied for use in managing different     9     (condition). Music     10     (believe) to have healing effects, but types of music differ in the feelings they arouse. For example, classical music has been found to cause comfort and relaxation while rock music may lead to discomfort.

4 . The 65-year-old Steve Goodwin, suffering from early Alzheimer’s, was losing his memory.

As a keen lover of the piano, he was truly _______ about music, _______ he had never performed outside the family.

Melissa, his daughter, insisted it’s _______ worthwhile to save his music. Steve _______, tears in eyes. _______, Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, came and met Steve for the first time, showing willingness to help.

She told Steve she’d love to hear him play the _______. Steve moved and sat at the bench, hands _______ as he gently placed his fingers on the keys. Naomi put a small _______ near the piano. In great difficulty, Steve pressed on, playing for the first time in his life for a _______.

“It was amazingly ________, worth saving.” Naomi said after listening to the recording.

They met every other week. He’d move his fingers ________ on the piano, and then she’d take his place. He ________ to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, eyes closed, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else.

Steve and Naomi spoke in music. He heard it, all of it, but just couldn’t play it.

However, working with Naomi did ________ for Steve. It had completely excited within him the faith ________ he could write one last song. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”.

Naomi managed to ________ 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal songs. The Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. They thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t.

In the months ________ the Christmas concert, Naomi told the director she had a special one in mind: “Melancholy Flower”. She believed that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional and needed to be shared to the ________. They were soon ________ to add it to the playing list. Steve considered it an honor, too.

By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of his friends. He arrived and was ________ in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage. Her fingers. His ________.

1.

A．enthusiastic

B．unconfident

C．anxious

D．embarrassed

2.

A．as if

B．even if

C．so that

D．what if

3.

A．other than

B．rather than

C．more than

D．less than

4.

A．approved

B．opposed

C．appointed

D．panicked

5.

A．Casually

B．Actually

C．Abnormally

D．Consequently

6.

A．guitar

B．violin

C．piano

D．sax

7.

A．waving

B．trembling

C．withdrawing

D．dancing

8.

A．sculpture

B．compass

C．speaker

D．recorder

9.

A．friend

B．child

C．stranger

D．colleague

10.

A．admirable

B．stressful

C．ridiculous

D．specific

11.

A．automatically

B．ambitiously

C．smoothly

D．clumsily

12.

A．tended

B．struggled

C．demanded

D．guaranteed

13.

A．wonders

B．impressions

C．coincidences

D．attempts

14.

A．what

B．that

C．which

D．when

15.

A．put up with

B．exchange with

C．figure out

D．subscribe to

16.

A．leading to

B．appealing to

C．adapting to

D．applying to

17.

A．addicted

B．guilty

C．professional

D．public

18.

A．at risk

B．in desperation

C．in agreement

D．with dignity

19.

A．instructed

B．seated

C．possessed

D．assisted

20.

A．eyes

B．wrists

C．stomach

D．heart

5 . Attending a live musical performance in a huge sports center with lots of supporters of the musician is exciting. Even in a theatre, a skilled performer can provide a great show. Here in the U.S., a very different kind of performance space is gaining in popularity.

Singer-songwriter Annalise Emerick is getting ready to play a show. It is something she does most nights in bars, and other small spaces across the country. But tonight, the setting is even smaller. Ms. Emerick will play for a few people in Kristina Shulz's home.

Ms. Shulz has been holding such performances in her home for about four years. As many as 30 people have attended past shows. The crowd is usually a mix of family, friends and neighbors. But some strangers might show up, too. The performances are listed on house concert websites. ''We've done rock, we've had blues, we've had pop, folk...pretty much anything...anything we’ll have here. '' she said.

House concerts have become an importance part of Annalise Emerick's earnings. ''I can play a bar for 100 dollars, but I can play a house concert and if there are 50 people and they all paying $20 I’m having a great night. And they're all buying CDs. It’s amazing. ''

Ms. Emerick says house concert audiences tend to make more supportive fans. They follow her career, buy her new releases, and go to her shows when she is in town.

''There's just a totally unique experience as opposed to playing like a coffee shop or a bar or something like that where people are usually there, but you don’t always know if they're there for you. ''

Charlie Dahan teaches music management courses. He used to organize shows for artists. Mr. Dahan says house concerts can be financially risky for artists.

''The downside for the artists is that most house concerts don't pay guarantees. In fact, most house concerts by law are not allowed to charge admission. Most of them can only do a suggested donation.'' On the other hand, he says house concerts can help fill an artist's performance calendar and build a loyal following.

Annalise Emerick says she has played in some homes so often the owners have become close friends. And that's been really nice for her.

1. All of the following about the house concerts in Kristina Shulz’s home are true EXCEPT ______.

A．Some strangers might attend the concerts.

B．Many kinds of music have been played in the concerts.

C．The performances are listed on house concert websites.

D．The concerts have become an important part of her income.

2. What does “a totally unique experience” refer to?

A．People come just for your music.	B．People come to drink coffee.
C．People are paying much for your music.	D．People are buying your CDs.

3. In Charlie Dahan’s opinion, house concerts ______.

A．should charge admission

B．should do more donations

C．bring uncertain income

D．help artists make friends

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

A．The advantages of house concerts	B．The popularity of house concerts
C．Ways to get royal fans for artists	D．Ways to fill an artist’s calendar

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is David trying to do?

A．Watch a movie.

B．Work on his studies.

C．Listen to some songs.

2. Why is David annoyed about the last song?

A．Anna sang it very badly.

B．Anna sang it too much before.

C．Anna kept repeating the four words of it.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Classmates.

B．Brother and sister.

C．Father and daughter.

7 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式

What would life be like without music? Songs fill our lives, affecting our emotions, bringing back     1    (memory)and sometimes making us dance. There is a song for everyone and for every occasion, but it seems that it's sad music that moves us most.

Sad music certainly does its job in making us    2    (depress), emotional, and causing us to cry-it's something we might listen to after    3    break-up. For example, a research conducted by Durham University has suggested that    4     (listen)to sad music can trigger pain and sadness,     5    it can also provide comfort and even     6    (enjoy). A high number of people they surveyed    7    (cheer)up by listening to supposedly sad songs. Though the feeling may not be    8    (exact) the same as happiness, it may be the ability to cope with the sadness     9    gives the feeling of comfort.

So, reacting     10    sad music on the radio may have nothing to do with the sorrowful sound of a string quartet or a singer who's got the blues, but rather a natural chemical reaction taking place in our bodies.

8 . Let's face it — we all have some form of stress. Whether it's because of work, school reports    1    family, we could all use a break now and then. Yet in the rush of modern life, lots of us can't find time to just drop everything and take it easy.

Well, what if someone told you that by just    2    (play) music from classical composers like Mozart, Strauss, or Vivaldi, you might find your job a lot    3    (easy)? This has actually been found    4    (be)true.

Listening to classical music    5    (prove) to be helpful to learning and mind relaxation.

Various    6    (study) of children have shown that those who receive modern education often have improved their grades. Don Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect, has devoted    7    (he) to studying the effects of music     8    the mind and body. He tells students that classical music playing in the background can help them concentrate for longer periods of time and memorize material more easily. He feels that Mozart's music has a balance that makes it    9    (especial) useful.

So the next time you feel yourself tired with work, or if you're just finding it difficult to concentrate, remember    10    power of music.

9 . During the past three hundred years, when a country gains its freedom or independence, one of the first things established is national anthem(国歌). National anthems are generally played and sung at formal state occasions and other events which celebrate or support the country’s national identity.

Holland’s 16th-century hymn (songs of prayer typically addressed to God) “Het Wilhelmus” is widely considered the world’s oldest national anthem, followed by the U.K.’s “God Save the King/Queen” — also a hymn, popularized in the 1740s. As nationalism spread throughout Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, so did anthems. Many countries, such as the independent states that are today part of Germany, took “God Save the King/Queen” as a model and adopted hymns. Others, especially Spain and France, chose marches (songs with a strong, regular rhythm often performed by army bands). With imperialism(扩张主义), Europeans spread their musical taste. Even when former colonies gained independence, they often imitated the traditions of their former rulers. The result is that most anthems are either hymns or marches, played on European instruments.

Japan’s anthem makes for a good case study of European influence. In the 1860s a British conductor living in Japan, John William Fenton, noted that the country did not have a national anthem. A local officer Oyama Iwao, selected the lyrics(歌词) from an ancient poem and Fenton wrote the melody(旋律). About a decade later, a Japanese committee chose a replacement melody by a court musician — one that had been composed for traditional Japanese instruments, but in a mixed style influenced by Fenton’s arrangement. The version in use today was also adapted by German Franz Eckert to fit a Western scale(音阶).

In addition to hymns and marches, British composer Michael Bristow identifies a couple of more minor categories. National anthems in South and Central America are often operatic, with long, complicated orchestral introductions. These were influenced by 19^th-century Italian opera. Burma and Sri Lanka are both in a folk group, as they rely more on traditional instruments.

1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basis to write national anthems?

A．Prayer songs.	B．Marching songs.
C．Italian opera music.	D．Movie theme music.

2. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The function of national anthems.

B．The world’s oldest national anthem.

C．The origin and spread of national anthems.

D．Reasons why many countries have national anthems.

3. What can we learn about Japan’s national anthem?

A．It was not written until the 20th century.

B．The lyrics were written by a Japanese officer.

C．The melody was first written by a British musician.

D．The current version is hardly influenced by western music.

4. What can be inferred about the influence of European imperialism on national anthems?

A．Human rights are a common theme in national anthems.

B．National anthems of some countries share similar musical features.

C．Many national anthems were chosen by ruling European countries.

D．Local traditions were ignored in the composition of national anthems.

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Do you ever notice the music playing when you enter a store? No? Often it is very difficult to point out. It is similar to the music you listen to, but it is not the same. The music played in stores is changed to be more relaxing and to give you more mental energy. This style of music is called “elevator music”.

Elevator music is also referred to as Muzak. Muzak is very commonly listened to in the USA. About 1/3 of Americans will listen to Muzak for about 15minutes a day in order to relax themselves. The music is played and contains short pauses. The most common time to hear elevator music played is between ten and eleven in the morning, and three to four in the afternoon. This is when most people are the most tired and could use the extra energy.

Elevator music is often played public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely and refreshes their brain. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is supposed to do. Studies have shown that tired office workers have more energy when Muzak is played in the background of the office. In addition, factory workers produce 13% more and shoppers buy 38% more groceries in supermarket when listening to Muzak.

Some people do not like Muzak. They say it’s boring to hear the same songs all the time, but other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. Often you may recognize the songs being played. That is because many of the songs have been bought from the musicians or songwriters. Some of them do not like their music to be used for Muzak but others are happy when their songs are chosen. The top musicians that allow their music to turn into Muzak music can make up to 4 million US dollars a year. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone.

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