1、Unit 2课下题型练(三)Integrated skills.阅读理解AAsk many actors and they will tell you it is hard to get work when you are just starting out and as you get older.However，it has not been the case for American musical (音乐剧) actress Susan Watson.In 1958，at the age of 20，Watson was offered a part in the musical，We
2、st Side Story, in London.At that time，she was still a student at New York Citys Juilliard School for musicians，dancers and actors.More than 50 years later，she was offered another part.Watson took an important role in a remake of the musical，Follies，at the Kennedy Center in Washington and the Marquis
3、 Theatre in New York City.In both cases，the offers came from musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim.He wrote the lyrics for West Side Story and the music and lyrics for Follies.As a teenager，Watson developed her dancing，singing and acting skills in her hometown of Tulsa，Oklahoma.She traveled to stu
4、dy at New York Citys Juilliard School before Sondheim interrupted her studies with the offer of a part in West Side Story.The awardwinning musical，based on William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet，tells a story of the struggles of immigrants (移民) in New York City.In the following two decades，Watson had
5、 starring roles in such wellknown musicals as The Fantasticks，Bye Bye Birdie，Carnival，Celebration and No，No，Nanette.Musicals are an American invention.They tell stories through many art forms：spoken words，songs，acting and dances.“Music adds an important emotional element，making an interesting story
6、even more powerful，” Watson said.At age 78，Watson now lives in California，but she has not stopped performing.She just released a new album called The Music Never Ends.She is excited that six of the 14 songs on her new album were written by “empowered (获得授权的) women”，including Nancy Ford and Gretchen
7、Cryer.She says her new musical record is selling “very well” partly because people do not have to go to a store to buy it.They can buy it online，like almost any other product.1What does the author mean by saying that it has not been the case for Susan Watson?AShe didnt retire after she got old.BShe
8、started out as an actress early.CShe became an actress by chance.DShe doesnt have trouble in getting work.2What did Susan Watson do while studying in New York Citys Juilliard School?AShe received a very important offer.BShe developed her dancing and singing skills.CShe asked Stephen Sondheim for an
9、opportunity.DShe starred in William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet.3Which of the following is the latest musical Susan Watson has starred in?AWest Side Story.BFollies.CThe Fantasticks.DCelebration.4According to Susan Watson，whats one of the reasons why her new album sells well?AIt is sold nationwide
10、in stores.BIts convenient for people to buy it.CShe is a very famous musical actress.DMany empowered women wrote the songs in it.BCan you imagine a world without music？Studies show that public schools across the country are cutting back on music classes to save money.Worse, some schools have never h
11、ad music classes to begin with.But without them, students academic growth and emotional health could suffer.In fact, music classes are necessary for all students in schools.Recent studies by Brown University have shown that students who received music education classes were better in maths and readi
12、ng skills than those without music classes.Another study by The College Board found that students taking music and art classes got higher points.Students academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.Music programs in public schools also help to add to a students sense of
13、pride and selfconfidence.Teens today have too many learning tasks.Besides, they have family problems, selfconfidence problems, relationship troubles, and choices about drugs and alcohol.All of these can stop academic success, but music education can help.A study by The Texas Commission on Drug and A
14、lcohol Abuse found that students who took part in school music programs were less likely to turn to drugs.Music programs encourage students to work together to produce an excellent performance.Music crosses language, class, cultural and political boundaries (界限)Music allows students from different c
15、ountries to connect.For example, at a school talent show, a new Japanese student played a piano duet (二重奏) with an American classmate.Although they could not communicate verbally (口头上), they were able to read the music in order to play the duet.Two students from different cultures worked as a team w
16、ith selfconfidence and common purpose through music.The gift of music is priceless.We need to be sure to have necessary music classes for all students.The world is losing its music, and putting music into schools is the first step to get it back.5Education with music classes could _.Awaste a lot mor
17、e money from parentsBhelp students improve their school workClead to a lot of emotional problems easilyDhave a bad influence on the quality of education6The two studies seem to show that _.Astudents with great success attended music lessonsBnot all students took part in music lessonsCmusic plays an
18、important role in students successDstudents having music classes are better in all lessons7The example in Paragraph 4 mainly suggests that _.AJapan has a good international relationship with AmericaBdifferent cultures have different styles of musicCmusic makes crosscountry communication possibleDJap
19、anese and American students are good at playing the piano8What is the best title for the text?AMusic a Bridge to UnderstandingBHow to Get Music BackCThe Importance of Listening to MusicDMusic Education in Schools.阅读七选五Participating in ClassClass participation is a valuable part of learning.Many stud
20、ents are unwilling to participate in class._1_Other students participate in class，but do so not correctly.Here is some advice that can help you become an effective class participant._2_Do all tasks and readings and go over your notes from previous class periods.This will help to prevent you from mak
21、ing uninformed (无知的) comments or asking unsuitable questions.As you get ready for class，think about important questions and concerns that may appear in class.Be sure that you are prepared to deal with these.Try to sit close to the front of the class._3_ Besides，you can hear what the teachers say cle
22、arly.Dont be afraid to be wrong._4_You can learn from being wrong.Dont be afraid to ask questions.This is a good learning skill.Also，the chances are that other students in the class have the same questions as you do，and they will appreciate your asking.Dont waste the time of the teacher and other st
23、udents by going off way.Dont take it in person if others disagree with what you say._5_ACreating a personal connection helps you feel more comfortable about participating in class.BBe confident that your opinions will be valued by your teacher and other students.CIts hard to stay unconcerned when yo
24、u are near to the teacher.DBe sure that you are well prepared before coming to class.EThis may be because they are shy or fearful of being judged and criticized (批评)FYour class should be a good place for giving opinions and taking advice.GLearning is a change in behavior based on experience.应用文写作根据以
25、下中文提示，用英语写一篇短文，介绍你校在3月第一周举行音乐周的情况。内容如下：1每个班级都表演了节目，有唱歌、跳舞、短剧等，有的班级还用英语进行了表演；2我们邀请了一位著名的钢琴家来表演，并进行了有关钢琴历史的讲座；3学校举办了音乐知识竞赛。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：竞赛 contest 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Susan Watson是美国一位音乐剧女演员，她是一位幸运儿，20岁时就得到了一个非常重要的机会。解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，Susan Watson作为演员并没有在刚入行和年老的情况下找不到工作的困扰。解析：选A细节理解题
26、。根据第二段中的“In 1958，.dancers and actors.”可知，她在那里读书时得到了一个非常重要的演出机会。解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“More than 50 years later .a remake of the musical，Follies”以及第三段中的“In the following two decades .No，No，Nanette.”可知，Follies是她参演的最新的一部音乐剧。解析：选B细节理解题。根据末段中的“She says her new musical record .like almost any other product.”可
27、知，Susan Watson认为她的新唱片卖得好的部分原因是因为可以在网上很方便地购买。语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了中学音乐教育。现在好多学校都不重视音乐课，那么音乐课到底有没有用呢？解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But without them, students academic growth and emotional health could suffer.”可知，没有音乐课，学生的学业发展和情感健康就会受到影响，反过来，有音乐的教育有助于促进学生学业的发展。解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Students academic success seems
28、to depend on their taking part in music education.”可知，答案为C。解析：选C推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Music crosses language, class, cultural and political boundaries (界限)”为主题句可知，下面的例子是为了举证。即作者举例是为了说明音乐无国界。解析：选D标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了中学音乐教育。全篇围绕这一主题，介绍了中学音乐教育的缺乏和开设音乐教育课的意义。语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。作者针对如何成为一名有效的课堂参与者这一问题，给出了自己的一些建议。1选E根据空前一句“Ma
29、ny students are unwilling to participate in class.”可知，许多学生在课堂中不愿意参与，所以接下来会分析原因，故选E。2选D空后一句“Do all tasks and readings and go over your notes from previous class periods.”提到了做好上课前的准备工作，故D项(确保上课之前，做好准备)符合本段内容。3选C空前一句“Try to sit close to the front of the class.”和空后一句“Besides，you can hear what the teache
30、rs say clearly.”提到了要尽力坐在靠前位置，坐在靠前位置有好处，故C项(当你靠近老师的时候，很难不专心学习)承上启下。4选G空前一句“Dont be afraid to be wrong.”和空后一句“You can learn from being wrong.”提到不要害怕错误，你可以从错误中学习，故G项(学习是一次基于经历的行为改变)承上启下，G项和后一句都是说明不要害怕犯错的原因。5选F前文提到了不要错失和别人讨论的机会，故F项(你的课堂应该是提出建议和采纳建议的好地方)是解释上文提到的要采取的行为的原因，符合语境。参考范文：Our school organizes a
31、music week in the first week of March each year.This year each class gave some performances, such as singing, dancing and performing short plays.Some students even put on performances in English.We also invited a famous pianist to our school.He not only played many master pieces but also gave us a lecture about the history of the piano.In addition, we had a musical knowledge contest, which benefited us a lot.Many students took an active part in it, and said they enjoyed themselves very much in the music week.学科网（北京）股份有限公司
