1 . The Sydney Opera House has become, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s best-known landmark and international symbol.
The base for the building was started in 1959 — years before the designs were finished. It took four years to design by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and by 1962 the designs were finalized and construction began. In total, it took 14 years to build and was officially opened on the 20th of October 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.
The Sydney Opera House is a fascinating building and heart of the city’s cultural scene. It opened with a concert hall, an opera theatre, a drama theatre and a recital (音乐演奏会) hall, as well as restaurants and bars. A fifth theatre was added within the structure in 1998.
The Sydney Opera House cost some $160 million to build and was paid for by the public who bought $10 tickets in a series of lotteries with a first prize of $1million.
More information about the Sydney Opera House:
Conducts 3,000 events each year
Provides guided tours to 200,000 people each year
Has an annual audience of 2 million for its performances
includes 1,000 rooms
Is 185 metres long and 120 metres wide
Has 2.194 pre-cast concrete sections as its roof
Has roof sections weighing up to 15 tons
Has roof sections held together by 350 kms of tensioned steel cable
Has over 1 million tiles on the roof
Uses 6,225 square metres of glass and 645 kilometres of electric cable
1. When were the designs of the Sydney Opera House started?| A．In1960. | B．In1962. | C．In1958. | D．In1973. |
| A．a drama theatre | B．an opera theatre |
| C．a concert hall | D．a reception hall |
| A．The Sydney Opera House has an audience of 2 million per year for its performances. |
| B．There are about 3,000 events held in the Sydney Opera House each year. |
| C．The Sydney Opera House is made up of more than 1,000 rooms. |
| D．The roof of the Sydney Opera House is made of concrete and steel. |
Alice was a stubborn girl
Her teacher
“Well,” said Alice, “What do you think of
“My dear,” said the teacher, “you’ll never be better
| A．He wants to be different. |
| B．He wants to be like his friends. |
| C．He thinks it is cool to play the guitar. |
4 . The stage lights dimmed, and I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains into the audience.
After a decade of learning this art form, I had
The performance is undertaken only by the most
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Fortunately, I made it. What I had done
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| A．breath | B．rest | C．thought | D．sorrow |
| A．career | B．attempt | C．performance | D．response |
| A．occasionally | B．finally | C．easily | D．desperately |
| A．time | B．dance | C．event | D．problem |
| A．success | B．truth | C．symbol | D．mark |
| A．beautiful | B．intelligent | C．considerate | D．focused |
| A．talent | B．commitment | C．strength | D．organization |
| A．recording | B．practicing | C．designing | D．discussing |
| A．addicted | B．treated | C．pushed | D．applied |
| A．reflect | B．research | C．forget | D．learn |
| A．discovered | B．devoted | C．controlled | D．shared |
| A．brilliant | B．brave | C．stubborn | D．discouraged |
| A．careless | B．nervous | C．frightened | D．wrong |
| A．function | B．level | C．action | D．stress |
| A．live up to | B．come up with | C．put up with | D．give in to |
| A．preparation | B．limit | C．purpose | D．destination |
| A．expanded | B．increased | C．deserved | D．exposed |
| A．completely | B．chiefly | C．originally | D．truly |
| A．achieve | B．supply | C．change | D．explain |
5 . 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 |
| A. reminded him of B. made sense C. give away D. devoted all his life to E. work on F. believe in G. turned his back on |
Jack’s parents got very disappointed after their son quit school. However, Jack was stubborn (固执) and
Although Emily’s singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.
One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said. “I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “It’s okay, just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too frightened to walk onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing, but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forgot the lyrics after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.
Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “Emily, coward (胆小鬼)! Emily, coward!” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.
“Well, my poor girl. Don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you,” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.
Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “It doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure. You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you.”
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1. 续写词数应为150左右；
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Emily followed her mom’s advice and walked into the park where many people were singing and dancing.
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The second year, the neighborhood held the singing competition again.
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8 . Do you like Chinese traditional painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other?
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became popular.
According to CCTV, this poetic dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (《千里江山图》), created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at about 18. The painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported by CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite (无限的) rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling (涟漪的) water.
When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago.” Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows have featured Chinese traditional culture and received warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.
“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mind. They accept Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
1. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To raise a question. | B．To introduce the topic. |
| C．To describe the art world. | D．To show a doubtful thought. |
| A．CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. | B．A Chinese blue-green landscape. |
| C．Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng. | D．An old Chinese traditional painting. |
| A．Traditional culture is accepted and loved by people. |
| B．Green mountains and rivers greatly impress people. |
| C．The poetic dance can be staged in the theaters later. |
| D．Increasing modern shows feature Chinese traditional culture. |
| A．It explains why Chinese art enjoys popularity. |
| B．It shows us art can come to life through dance. |
| C．It highlights the beauty of Chinese traditional art. |
| D．It tells us the love for Chinese traditional painting. |
9 . “There may be no more powerful method of learning than through music, and no more important lessons for children than those that focus on character and social and emotional skills,” according to clinical psychologist (临床心理学家) and author Don MacMannis, Ph.D., who is a music director and songwriter for the hit children’s series Jay Jay the Jet Plane.
MacMannis has developed over 40 songs in a variety of types that help kids with everything from being confident and managing their feelings to respecting others and understanding responsibility.
To test the 40 songs’ effects on school kids, a study involved 320 first and secondgrade students from 16 classrooms at schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California. Kids were given a CD, and then received nine lessons using songs and activities from trained college students. The themes were: Friendship and Reaching Out, Respect and Caring, Celebrating Differences, Expressing and Managing Feelings, Communication and Conflict, Positive Thinking, Dealing with Fears, Best Effort, and Manners and Review.
To test the efficiency of the intervention (介入), teachers completed the Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) for each child four times in one year along with other assessments about the classroom. The college students who taught the lessons, the school’s principal and the children’s parents all provided feedback as well.
Both first and second graders showed a variety of improvements, including “approaching peers, understanding and using the Golden Rule, settling conflicts by talking out feelings, staying on tasks and having a positive attitude,” according to MacMannis. Second graders also “showed improvements on concentration and selfcontrol.”
Music is a great way to engage your kids in powerful lessons, such as teaching them social and emotional skills. “Music makes complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable. It assists the progress of language learning. Cheerful or inspirational music also may improve cognitive (认知的) abilities. Music appears to light up various regions of the brain related to language, hearing and motor control,” MacMannis said.
1. What do we know about MacMannis?| A．He shows great musical talent. |
| B．He often plays music for patients. |
| C．He has published many children’s books. |
| D．He works as a parttime elementary teacher. |
| A．They generally belong to the same type. |
| B．They will be played in children’s series. |
| C．They aim to improve children’s music skills. |
| D．They will benefit children’s emotional development. |
①writing songs for the kids
②giving lessons with songs to the kids
③recording the teaching process on the CD
④providing information about the kids’ performance
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．③④ | D．②④ |
| A．It’s a valuable teaching tool. | B．It’s a skill requiring much effort. |
| C．It benefits primary students most. | D．It relies on language development. |
10 . A pioneering dancer is proving that you can chase your dreams—even in a wheelchair. Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. “The only thing that I
That ambition nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill,
For most people, that would have
Normal for her meant
After
“I want to
| A．remembered | B．rejected | C．learned | D．loved |
| A．now | B．recently | C．once | D．then |
| A．home | B．vehicle | C．school | D．hospital |
| A．realized | B．hatched | C．dashed | D．afforded |
| A．beginning | B．misfortune | C．hope | D．conclusion |
| A．useful | B．average | C．helpless | D．normal |
| A．standing | B．dancing | C．quitting | D．studying |
| A．throughout | B．without | C．alongside | D．outside |
| A．body | B．life | C．time | D．mind |
| A．knew | B．met | C．made | D．took |
| A．graduation | B．operation | C．employment | D．retirement |
| A．students | B．volunteers | C．females | D．dancers |
| A．amazing | B．bearable | C．willing | D．affordable |
| A．applied | B．moved | C．returned | D．contributed |
| A．bring about | B．put away | C．break down | D．build up |
