1 . Gong Linna, well-known Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.
The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao(离骚), “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It’s arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong says.
To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist, Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to introduce her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.
Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children’s passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely absorbed in the music. Music brings light and richness to one’s spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”
Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”
Lu Yueming, instructor of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong’s instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”
“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them,” Lao Luo, Gong’s husband said proudly. “It’s a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.
Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence.
1. Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert?| A．Because Gong is a famous Chinese musician. |
| B．Because people are expected to search their roots. |
| C．Because Gong’s music teaching method is practical. |
| D．Because Gong wants to introduce her music teaching method. |
| A．Music academies. | B．The support of the government. |
| C．Primary and secondary schools. | D．Famous musicians across the country. |
| A．She will train more children to study abroad. |
| B．She will perform more concerts to promote Chinese music. |
| C．She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music. |
| D．She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. |
| A．Creating Music Makes You Confident |
| B．Gong Linna — Chinese Folk Music Instructor |
| C．Music Education Helps Gain Cultural Confidence |
| D．Chinese Music: Development, Instruments |
| A．Jazz. | B．Rock. | C．Opera. |
1. What does the man think of the video?
| A．Amazing. | B．Traditional. | C．Boring. |
| A．The music. | B．The costumes. | C．The creativity. |
1. What day is it today?
| A．Saturday. | B．Friday. | C．Monday. |
| A．She has no time to prepare. |
| B．Nobody can lead the dance group. |
| C．There aren’t enough people in the group. |
5 . Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all?Yes, I have. But the
Two years ago, I was told I had a serious
Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and
I hope
| A．friend | B．song | C．music | D．doctor |
| A．accident | B．disease | C．cold | D．trouble |
| A．longer | B．more | C．better | D．worse |
| A．angry | B．alone | C．lonely | D．bored |
| A．and | B．but | C．so | D．or |
| A．songs | B．doctors | C．books | D．friends |
| A．many | B．a little | C．much | D．a few |
| A．refused | B．began | C．expected | D．hoped |
| A．medicine | B．knowledge | C．inspiration | D．idea |
| A．took | B．caught | C．showed | D．brought |
| A．brave | B．happy | C．strong | D．hard |
| A．However | B．Besides | C．Luckily | D．Actually |
| A．no one | B．none | C．some | D．most |
| A．go along | B．go through | C．take in | D．come over |
| A．us | B．him | C．her | D．you |
Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms and a carrier of gentle emotions define the musical language of guqin, a seven string instrument created in ancient China.
The earliest piece of guqin in China,
The tone of a guqin is quiet, light and
The guqin
This graceful dialogue, flowing from brushed fingertips and
7 . Music Festivals You Need to Attend
Tomorrowland (July 21--30)
Tomorrowland is known as one of the largest, if not the largest, EDM music festivals in the world. Located at De Schorre Provincial Recreational Park in Boom, Belgium, the festival is a one- of-a-kind experience. Visitors are surrounded by beautifully crafted stages while listening to all of their favorite DJs. It’ll be a party, and most definitely a fun time.
Glastonbury (June 22--26)
It may be cloudy and rainy for most of the year, but England shines bright when it’s time for Glastonbury. Not only does this festival have some of the best musicians, it also has dance performances, comedy, theatrics, and more. There’s no need to worry about being too hot because England has the best summer weather for events like this. Artists including Elton John, Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, and Wizkid are all on the lineup (阵容) this year.
Outside Lands (August 11--13)
With San Francisco as its backdrop (背景幕布), Outside Lands is always a popular festival. There are always some famous faces in the crowds, and in years past we have seen Vanessa Hudgens and Kim Kardashian. This year, the lineup is incredibly strong, featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Lana Del Rey, Lil Yachty, Maggie Rogers, and so many others.
Mysteryland (August 25--28)
This is a festival for the EDM lovers out there. The Netherlands hosts Mysteryland each year, bringing in all of the top DJs and artists from around the world. The festival is the first of its kind in the country, so it’s a unique experience for everyone involved. Bring your rave energy because this festival isn’t for just anyone.
1. Which music festival begins the earliest?| A．Tomorrowland. | B．Mysteryland. | C．Outside Lands. | D．Glastonbury. |
| A．Lana Del Rey. | B．Megan Thee Stallion. | C．Maggie Rogers. | D．Elton John. |
| A．They’re both held once a year. |
| B．They’re both attractive to EDM lovers. |
| C．They’re both the first of its kind in the country. |
| D．They’re both the largest music festivals in the country. |
1. Why does the woman talk to the man?
| A．To ask for his help. |
| B．To invite him to the music festival. |
| C．To introduce a folk band to him. |
| A．On Friday. | B．On Saturday. | C．On Sunday. |
| A．Arriving by 6:00 a.m. | B．Taking something to sit on. | C．Lining up in the park. |
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One day, there was a debate about the preferred style of ballet among the teachers. Some preferred the traditional ballet, while others
In order to contribute to the dance world, I decided to open my own ballet school and make it
Creating a suitable environment for learning and dancing was important to me. I wanted my students to feel interested.
I was excited when my first group of freshman
Guzheng is a musical instrument that
After obtaining a master’s degree in guzheng, Zhou immigrated to Australia with her family. She noticed that many overseas Chinese are eager to get their children
“It’s not easy to promote traditional Chinese musical instruments overseas. On one hand, there is a
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