Ⅰ.单项填空
1. He is taller than he ______.
A. used
B. used to be
C. used to
D. used to do
2. — It'll be ______ great fun making snowmen and having snowball fights.
— Absolutely. We're sure to have ______ wonderful time.
A. a; the
B. /; the
C. a; a
D. /; a
3. The little boy has got a high fever, ______ by a bad cough and a severe headache.
A. to accompany
B. accompanying
C. accompanied
D. having accompanied
4. I should have made full preparations for the interview — it turned out to be much more difficult than I ______.
A. have expected
B. did expect
C. would expect
D. had expected
5. Catherine usually spends Sundays in her garden ______ the weather is terrible.
A. unless
B. while
C. if
D. as
6. The workers, who had been on strike for three days, demanded that their wages ______ by at least 20%.
A. have been raised
B. were to be raised
C. had been raised
D. be raised
7. The ______ man turned a deaf ear to my explanation though he knew what I said was reasonable.
A. worthy
B. merciful
C. reliable
D. stubborn
8. In the Tang dynasty, looking slim wasn't ______ a woman desired at all — being a bit overweight was considered more attractive.
A. what
B. that
C. how
D. where
9. The piece of music, ______ we danced at the party last night, was composed by an Austrian musician.
A. by which
B. to which
C. that
D. what
10. Though ______ alone at home by his parents that night, the boy didn't seem to be unhappy.
A. leaving
B. left
C. being left
D. having left
11. — Amy and Sarah have ended their friendship.
— Why did they ______？
A. turn up
B. break up
C. spring up
D. swell up 12. — You should have stopped Bob going hiking alone in such weather.
— Well, I sought ______ him, but in vain.
A. persuading
B. to persuading
C. having persuaded
D. to persuade
13. John ______ for a moment before ringing Mary, and then picked up the phone.
A. has hesitated
B. hesitated
C. was hesitating
D. would hesitate
14. Tom, who had been in prison for nine years for political reasons, was finally given personal ______ last year.
A. liberty
B. opportunities
C. possessions
D. satisfaction
15. — The play will begin at eight p．m, so we ______ finish dinner before seven.
— OK. I'll cook it now.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. would
Ⅱ.完形填空
A
My daughter performed on behalf of her class in the annual school concert today. She played so __1__ that I could not help cheering her. The very scene reminded me of her experiences of piano practicing.
When she was five, we gave her a piano as a birthday present. With great __2__， she began learning it. However, when she was no longer curious, she became sick of it. __3__， it is a tough job to learn the piano, not to mention the daily routine of practice.
When her first teacher left, my friend __4__ me to an American teacher whose way of teaching was completely American. After practicing, she would give my daughter some __5__ comments, and then point out what should be improved. Every time she came, __6__ beginning the lesson right away, she would first play some music. She said, “To learn the piano, you should learn not only the skills of playing, but more importantly, to __7__ the music and love it.”
After some time, my daughter became fond of her lessons. Sometimes she __8__ would like to show off a little bit when her skill had reached a certain level. Surprisingly, my daughter said to me one day, “Mom, I was __9__ that you didn't give up my piano lessons. Learning it is like climbing a mountain. You'll feel __10__ when you are on the way. When you look __11__ from where you are, you will realize that you have been making progress. But if you __12__， you'll never take one more step.” That was the very thing I wanted to teach her.
1. A. quickly
B. smoothly
C. carefully
D. happily
2. A. doubt
B. pressure
C. regret
D. excitement
3. A. After all
B. Above all
C. In all
D. First of all
4. A. led
B. sent
C. introduced
D. directed
5. A. usual
B. good
C. interesting
D. humorous
6. A. as with
B. except for
C. instead of
D. thanks to
7. A. feel
B. follow
C. create
D. read
8. A. once
B. even
C. still
D. then
9. A. nervous
B. excited
C. afraid
D. lucky
10. A. tired
B. easy
C. afraid
D. excited
11. A. ahead
B. down
C. up
D. over
12. A. move
B. continue
C. do
D. stop
B
“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”， said a rising 18yearold superstar, Justin Bieber.
Born on March 1, 1994 in Strafford, Ontario, Canada, Justin Drew Bieber was raised in a single parent family and lived in a shabby house with 1.__________ mother.
Bieber is a selftaught musician and plays the guitar, piano, and drums. His early musical ability was evident at the age of 12 2.__________ he entered his first musical competition and succeeded in coming in second place. Encouraged 3.__________ this success, Bieber began to post his videos to YouTube in 2007. Bieber quickly gained a strong YouTube following. Soon, his charming appearance 4.__________ outstanding musical ability drew the attention of music producer Scooter Braun. Before 5.__________， the 14yearold musician signed with Usher and Island Def Jam Records in October 2008. For 6.__________ next year Justin Bieber started to work in the studio and went 7.__________ a tour which included a performance for President Obama and his family. He released his EP “My World” in November 2009. Four of the songs 8.__________ the album were made it into the Billboard (音乐排行榜)Top 100.Ⅲ.阅读理解
Music is a way for people to express themselves and share ideas. It evokes nice memories and has the power to bring people together. But today music is lost.
Pop and rap music has evolved into a shallow industry that appeals to what the public wants to hear and see. Pop and rap music is no longer composed of real emotions, but instead unhealthy themes of money, sex, and fame.
Not all musical groups begin like this. Many artists are original and talented, but they may feel the pressure of losing support of listeners and have to follow the mainstream. Often their songs are written by experts who know what is appealing to a certain age group. Soon their improved songs can be heard everywhere. But these songs are empty shells, lacking in creativity and meaningful themes.
Many rap songs today fit into a very slim mold — not just the music, but those who perform it. Some female musicians struggle with eating disorders because of the increased attention of the media and the public on their looks instead of their musical talent. Most popular songs follow the same pattern — singable, with an easy beat.
These songs teach listeners that what's on the outside is important, and money matters. They encourage people to act tough, embrace violence, and run after the luxurious way of life.
Music is no longer just for pleasure, but instead is a huge part of the economy. It is valued for its power to influence people everywhere. Not only does the music business make money from songs, but lots of useless products carry rap and pop stars' names and faces.
Why do most teenagers only listen to pop and rap music when so many other music types exist? Maybe it's because everywhere we look, we are bombarded(轰炸) with the same music: on the radio, on TV, on the computer. Perhaps they have never listened to anything else.
My suggestion is not to buy into music like this when you can explore something new. Expand your horizons. Dig up your parents' old records and CDs. You never know what you might find.
1. According to the passage, music has the following functions EXCEPT ______.
A. expressing people's thoughts
B. bringing people together
C. bringing good memories to mind
D. causing people to be slim
2. The author thinks that the themes of pop and rap music used to be ______.
A. healthy
B. unhealthy
C. strange
D. false3. Many original talented musicians follow the mainstream because ______.
A. their bosses don't allow them to change the style
B. they have no time to create the original songs
C. they want to win the support of their listeners
D. this can make them become famous overnight
4. The underlined word “mold” means “______”.
A. industry
B. pattern
C. type
D. figure
5. We can infer that the author ______.
A. enjoys the pop and rap music
B. prefers old records and CDs
C. composed many original songs
D. has never listened to rap music
Ⅳ.阅读简答
When you feel tired, how do you relax? Drink coffee, take a bath, do some exercise, or play some music and dance?
For dance music fans and nightclub lovers, the world famous English DJ (disco jockey) Sasha will bring them the world's finest dance music. He is coming to Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai as part of his world tour in support of his new CD.
One of the main roles of music has always been to go with dancing. But, today's dance music is very different from the past. The history of dance music goes back to the 16th century. In the Renaissance (文艺复兴) and Baroque (巴洛克) periods in Europe, rich people were expected to be able to dance at social events. Each type of dance gave rise to its own form of music.
During the 18th and 19th centuries the most popular dances were the Waltz and the Polka (波尔卡舞). In this period, dances were often written for the concert hall. For example, symphonies (交响乐) would have a waltz movement, and piano pieces were sometimes in waltz or polka.
In the 1970s, dance music moved into new places called discos. The music was faster, had more bass and started to become more electric. Disco music began to develop in the US and around Europe. By the 1980s the music became much faster and even more electronic. In the 1990s clubs took over discos. DJs mixed other people's music. Club dance rhythms became a major part of popular music. Club dance music has different forms, including drum and bass (低音乐器), hiphop, R &B. It makes use of technology and DJs play a bigger part in spreading the music.
1. What's the purpose of English DJ Sasha's coming to China? (No more than 5 words)
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2. During the 18th and 19th centuries what was dance music written for? (No more than 3 words)
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3. What did people's social needs result in according to the passage? (No more than 8 words)
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4. What does the last paragraph mainly discuss? (No more than 11 words)
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Ⅴ.写作
假定你是李华。你是一名高三艺术生，你的邻居James最近写信向你抱怨你晚上练习弹钢琴影响他的休息。请你根据以下要点写一封信。
要点：
1．道歉；
2．解释原因；
3．表述你将采取的措施。
注意：
1．词数：不少于120；
2．参考词汇：曲调 tune；
3．信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear James，
I was very shocked to get your letter saying that
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Sorry to have caused these problems.
Li Hua
Unit 2
Ⅰ.1. B 考查省略。如果在省略的动词不定式中含有be, have 或have been, 通常保留be, have 或 have been。
2. D 考查冠词。fun是不可数名词，故其前不用冠词；have a wonderful time是习惯表达，意为“玩得开心”。
3. C 考查非谓语动词。accompany与fever之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故用其v.ed形式作伴随状语。
4. D 考查时态。根据语境可知，expect这个动作发生在turned out之前，即“过去的过去”，故用过去完成时。
5. A 考查连词辨析。“天气不好”是“凯瑟琳不在花园度过星期天”的条件，故unless符合语境。
6. D 考查虚拟语气。demand作“要求”讲时，其后的宾语从句谓语用虚拟语气“(should)＋动词原形”。
7. D 考查形容词辨析。由语境“尽管那个人知道我说的有道理，但就是充耳不闻”可知，他很固执(stubborn)。worthy 令人敬重的； merciful 仁慈的，慈悲的； reliable 可信赖的，可依靠的。
8. A 考查名词性从名。what此处引导表语从句，并在从句中作宾语。
9. B 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，we danced at the party last night 为定语从句；再根据dance to…是习惯表达，故选B项。
10. B 考查省略。Though left alone…是Though the boy was left alone…的省略形式。
11. B 考查短语动词辨析。根据语境Amy and Sarah have ended their friendship 可知选她们友谊“破裂”。turn up 出现； spring up 突然兴起； swell up 肿胀，膨胀。
12. D 考查seek的用法。seek常用于seek to do sth.，意为“试图做某事”，故选D项。
13. B 考查时态。根据for a moment及picked up the phone可知用一般过去时。
14. A 考查名词辨析。根据语境可知，汤姆由于政治原因被关押了9年，去年才重获自由(liberty)，故选A项。opportunity 机会； possession 个人财产； satisfaction 满足，满意。
15. B 考查情态动词。根据语境“戏剧将在晚上八点钟开演”可知，“我们必须在七点前吃完饭”， 故must符合题意。
.A 1. B 根据下文“我”情不自禁地为她喝彩，可见她钢琴演奏得非常流利。
2. D 根据下文However, when she was no longer curious可以看出作者女儿开始学钢琴的时候显得很兴奋。
3. A after all“毕竟”之意，符合句意。above all最重要的；in all总共；first of all首先。
4. C 她的第一位钢琴老师走了之后，“我”的朋友给“我”介绍了一位美国老师。
5. B 每次练完琴之后，她总是先给“我”女儿一些好的评价，然后指出她的不足。
6. C 每一次她来，她不是马上上课，而是首先亲自演奏一些曲目。instead of 是“而不是”之意，符合句意。
7. A 要弹好钢琴，最重要的是要感知音乐，热爱音乐。
8. B even “甚至”之意，符合句意。
9. D “我感到幸运的是你没有放弃我的钢琴课。”
10. A 当你在途中的时候，你会感到很疲倦。
11. B 当你站在所在的位置往下看的时候，你就会意识到你正在取得进步。
12. D 但是，如果你停下来，你就再也不会往前面走一步了。
B 1. his 考查代词。单数名词前缺少限定性，故考虑填形容词性物主代词。
2. when 考查关系副词。when引导一个定语从句，在定语从句中作状语。
3. by 考查介词。by 在此是“被”之意。
4. and 考查连词。并列主语应用and连接。
5. long 考查固定短语。before long意为“不久”。
6. the 考查冠词。定冠词the在此表特指。
7. on 考查短语搭配。go on a tour/trip意为“去旅行”，在此指 “巡回演出”。
8. from 考查介词。from在此意为“来自”。
.1. D 细节理解题。根据第一段第一、二句Music is a way for people to express themselves and share ideas. It evokes nice memories and has the power to bring people together.可知音乐可以用来表达思想、唤起美好回忆，凝聚人心等。D项没有提到。
2. A 推理判断题。根据第二段第二句Pop and rap music is no longer composed of real emotions, but instead unhealthy themes of money, sex, and fame.可知流行音乐和说唱音乐不再是表达真实情感，而是充斥着金钱、性和追求名利等不健康的主题。可以判断作者认为过去流行音乐和说唱音乐的主题是健康的。
3. C 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句Many artists are original and talented, but they may feel the pressure of losing support of listeners and have to follow the mainstream.可知许多有才华的原创型艺术家随大流的原因是他们担心失去听众的支持。
4. B 词义猜测题。后面一句Most popular songs follow the same pattern有提示。故mold是“模式”之意。
5. B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句Dig up your parents' old records and CDs. You never know what you might find.可以判断作者非常怀念过去的旧唱片和CD音乐碟片。
.1. To sell(promote/support) his new CD. 细节理解题。根据He is coming to Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai as part of his world tour in support of his new CD.可知电子音乐人Sasha到中国来是为了促销他的唱片。
2. The concert hall. 细节理解题。根据In this period, dances were often written for the concert hall可知答案。
3. The birth of different types of dance music. 细节理解题。根据rich people were expected to be able to dance at social events. Each type of dance gave rise to its own form of music可知人们社交的需求导致各种舞蹈音乐形式的产生。
4. The differences between today's dance music and that of the past. 主旨大意题。根据本段的内容可知本段主要讲今天的舞蹈音乐和过去的舞蹈音乐的区别。
.One possible version：
Dear James，
I was very shocked to get your letter saying that the noise from my flat has been spoiling your evenings and causing you some distress. I am really sorry. I had no idea that you had been suffering so much, so I hope you will accept my apologies.
As you have guessed, I am an art student preparing for the College Entrance Examination. I have to practice playing the piano every day. Sometimes I have problems playing the tune properly, so I have to play it repeatedly. This has meant a lot of noise to you, especially in the evening.
With the exam approaching, I still have to work hard, but I have decided to practice only during daytime hours, so you won't be disturbed in the evening again, I promise.
Sorry to have caused these problems.
Li Hua