1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 单元检测（三十四） Music .阅读理解 A One of the most significant parts of my high school career would be playing in the orchestra. I remember when I first started playing the viola (中提琴 ) in my schools program as an inexperienced fourth grader. As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a priv
2、ate instructor. During my first lesson, I was surprised at what Dr. T was teaching how to hold the viola and play open strings! To me, these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered. However, the following week, what I thought I had learned was completely disproven. With such high expectations, D
3、r. T criticized many aspects of my posture, intonation and bowing (音准和弓法 ). But as I became more familiar with my viola, Dr. T started assigning me actual compositions. Meanwhile, I became more and more interested in our schools ensemble (合奏组 ) I first decided to become a section leader in middle sc
4、hool, when we were given the opportunity to try out for our ensembles first and second chairs. During the first class, our conductor, Mrs. V, introduced us to a section leaders responsibilities. These duties included helping others with the concert music and setting a good example. After discussion,
5、 I decided to try out and started preparing the assigned piece. Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes. Needless to say, this was easier said than done. It required a lot of concentration and will power. Regardless, by the end of the week, I had become more familiar with the music. To m
6、y surprise, the audition (试听 ) process was more pleasant than I had imagined. As I unpacked my viola, I started to doubt my decision. However, when I entered Mrs. Vs homely office, I felt more relaxed. By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist!
7、 The next day, during orchestra, I learned that indeed, I had become our sections first chair. 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍了自己的音乐之路。 1 Before the author studied under Dr. T, she _. A had never played the viola B had expressed interest in music C had written some compositions 【 精品教育资源文库 】 D had been a promisi
8、ng young artist 解析：选 B 细节理解题。由第一段的 “As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.” 可知，在师从 Dr. T 之前，作者就已经对音乐产生了浓厚的兴趣。 2 The underlined word “disproven” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_” A lazy B wrong C foolish D surprised 解析：选 B 词义猜测题。由第二段的 “these were basic concepts I ha
9、d long ago mastered” 和 “Dr. T criticized many aspects of .” 可知， Dr. T 批评并纠正了作者以前学过的关于如何拉中提琴的知识，这让她意识到以前学的完全是错误的。 3 Which of the following can best describe the author? A Unusual and scholarly. B Selfcentered and proud. C Independent and optimistic. D Hardworking and determined. 解析：选 D 推理判断题。由第三段的 “E
10、very day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes . It required a lot of concentration and will power.” 可知，为了成为学校合奏组的首 席中提琴手，作者以坚强的意志刻苦练习。 4 When attending the audition, the author _. A felt confident of succeeding B received some careers guidance C left a good impression on Mrs. V D remembered her
11、 first viola instructor 解析：选 C 推理判断题。由最后一段的 “By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist！ ” 可知，试听过程中作者给 Mrs. V 留下了好印象。 B There have been some amazing quotes about music over the years, but my favourite comes from Victor Hugo. The famous French po
12、et once said, “Music expresses what cannot be put into words.” Most people I know love listening to music, but not everyone is brave enough to try and play it. Im among them. Regardless of my fear of 【 精品教育资源文库 】 performing in public, I still wanted to learn an instrument so when I was ten years ol
13、d, I got started. Im certain this will help me in other aspects of my life. Ive often wondered about the impact music had on other kids. I was recently lucky enough to chat with Kristi White from Pensacola, Florida. “Music speaks to students in a way that other subjects cannot; to put it simply, mus
14、ic has the ability to keep some uninterested kids in school. Many studies show that involvement in music leads to positive personal, social and motivational outcomes， ” she said. I was surprised to hear that music was the sole subject keeping some kids in school. According to a study by the Centre f
15、or Music Research at Florida State University, students at risk of not successfully completing their high school educations cite their participation in the arts as a major reason for staying in school. In my chat with Kristi, I was disappointed to learn about a worrying trend that music programs are
16、 being neglected in schools around the world. Kristi said, “In recent years, Ive witnessed many schools completely abolishing their music education programs. This is a big mistake! Schools are losing not only an enriching subject, but a subject that can enrich students lives and education.” This nee
17、ds to change quickly. Music is a gift; it brings people together and clearly places our youth on the right path, giving us the tools to cope with many of lifes challenges. It makes absolutely no sense that some schools are taking it out of their curriculum. 语篇解读：音乐对学生的积极作用远超过我们的预想。然而，一些学校却对此不重视，甚至有取
18、消的趋势，这让作者大为失望。 5 By quoting from Victor Hugo, the author means _. A music is more necessary than words B the power of music is hard to describe C music conveys some emotion words cant D a song leaves listeners completely sensitive 解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的 “Music expresses what can not be put into words.
19、” 可推断出，音乐可以表达一些用语言无法表达的内容，故选 C。 6 According to Kristi White, music _. A enables kids to be smarter B builds up students confidence 【 精品教育资源文库 】 C should be a major subject in school D contributes to some positive outcomes 解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “Many studies show that involvement in music leads to po
20、sitive personal, social and motivational outcomes” 可知选 D。 7 As to music educations being neglected, the author _. A turned to Kristi for ideas B wondered about the reasons C felt disappointed at the unexpected D warned teachers of the disadvantages 解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第五段第一句 “In my chat with Kristi, I wa
21、s disappointed to learn about a worrying trend that music programs are being neglected in schools around the world.” 可知选 C。 8 For what purpose is the text written? A To tell readers the importance of music. B To express the authors views on music. C To appeal to changes to happen. D To criticize som
22、e doings about music. 解析：选 C 写作意图题。根据最后一段中 “This needs to change quickly .” 可知 C 项符合题意。 .阅读七选五 All around the world, people are working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and
23、 speed bumps (减速带 ) and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school. Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. _1_ Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk. But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. _2_ People need to take back their streets. Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, st
