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Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock ‘n’ roll group Four Seasons. According to Selladoor Worldwide, the group’s Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical, which features Luke Sheppard as director, Mark Crossland as music director and Cressida Carre as choreographer（编舞）. Since its 2005 premiere（首演）in New York, the musical has won 57 major awards worldwide.
2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Jan 5 to Jan 13.Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng district. 400-635-3355.
Ticket: 199-1,299 yuan ($30-200)
Large-scale immersive show
The large-scale immersive show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan 4 to 7.
The show follows the emotional entanglement between black and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl. As a demonstration of traditional Chinese art, the show centers on cultural inheritance and includes live performance of guqin, a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument, guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither, konghou, an ancient plucked stringed instrument and horse-head fiddle, as well as acrobatics, Khoomei, shadow play and Mongolian folk song, even chants from The Book of Songs.
7:30 p.m, Jan 5; 2:30 p.m./ 7:30 p. m., Jan 6; 7:30 p.m.., Jan 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng district.
Ticket: 180-1,080 yuan
London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill Beijing
The London Phiharmonic Orchestra will wrap up its China tour with two recitals in Being on Jan 5 and 6.
Under the baton of Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform H. Berlioz’s overture to Beatrice et Benedict and P. I. Tchaikovsky’s Fantasia on Romeo and Juliet and Variations on a Rococo Theme op.33, featuring Swedish-Danish cellist Andreas Brantelid, along with other pieces.
7p.m., Jan 5-6. Concert Hall, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang’ an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000.
Ticket: 380-1,680 yuan
Russian army’s troupe to return after restart
The Russian army’s official dance and choir troupe, the Alexandrov Ensemble, is staging five shows in Beijing from Jan 4 to 7, with a variety of songs, dances and instrumental performances.
The ensemble, also known as the Red Army Choir, was founded in 1928 and has toured the globe performing Russian folk tunes and patriotic songs using Western classical music and traditional Russian instruments.
The repertoire on Saturday comprises 24 songs and dance pieces, including Song of the Soviet Army, The Sacred War, Moscow Nights and Festival March.
7 p.m., Jan 5-7; 2:30 p.m., Jan 6. Opera House, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang’ an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000.
Ticket: 180-1000 yuan
1.Who works as the music director of the brand-new production of Jersy Boys?
A. Luke Sheppard. B. Mark Crossland.
C. Cressida Carre. D. Alexandrov Ensemble.
2.When can you appreciate Memory 5D+?
A. 2:30 p.m., Jan 5. B. 7:30 p.m., Jan 8.
C. 7:30 p.m., Jan 6. D. 7:30 a.m., Jan 7.
3.If you want to listen to Moscow Nights, how much should you pay at least?
A. 180 yuan. B. 199 yuan.
C. 380 yuan. D. 1000 yuan.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
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32. ---What do you think of the music in this film?
---That’s great. This is the most wonderful music _____I have ever listened to.
A. which B. that C. what D. where
高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
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Popular Music
Popular music is also called pop. It is any type of music that a large number of people ______. It is different from folk (民间的) music, which is the ______ music and songs of common people. It's ______ different from classical (古典的) music, which is often more formal or artistic.
There are many types of popular music, ______ rock, country, rap, rhythm and blues (or R&B), the blues and jazz.
It is very ______ for popular music to be popular for only a short time. New songs regularly ______ hit songs. Even ______ of popular music lose popularity. The styles of big band, soul, and disco are no longer as popular as they once were. ______， some songs and styles have remained popular for ______.
Popular music developed out of many styles of religious (宗教的), folk, and classical music. In the 1800s concert bands and traveling musical groups brought ______ music to more and more people.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s the United States became a(n) ______ center of popular music. Songwriters in New York City wrote many popular songs, ______ African Americans created jazz and other new forms of popular music.
In the early 1900s phonograph records (留声机唱片) appeared, so people could ______ music in their homes. ______the first radio stations began playing popular songs.
Rock and roll, a mixture of country and blues music, ______ in the 1950s. It became wildly popular with young people. Rock is ______ the bestknown form of popular music.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, radio, television, movies, and the Internet ______ popular music to grow and to change. These ______ made it possible for millions of people to hear a single ______ at the same time. They also helped to ______ popular music into the huge business that it is today.
1.A. try B. enjoy C. share D. remember
2.A. quiet B. light C. serious D. traditional
3.A. also B. never C. just D. already
4.A. except for B. because of C. such as D. instead of
5.A. interesting B. common C. difficult D. terrible
6.A. improve B. influence C. control D. replace
7.A. players B. writers C. types D. concerts
8.A. However B. Besides C. Moreover D. Anyhow
9.A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
10.A. folk B. popular C. classical D. religious
11.A. safe B. strange C. important D. unusual
12.A. and B. but C. since D. so
13.A. create B. record C. turn up D. listen to
14.A. Once B. Soon C. Recently D. Finally
15.A. changed B. continued C. increased D. appeared
16.A. still B. only C. again D. even
17.A. taught B. expected C. helped D. warned
18.A. examples B. inventions C. advantages D. activities
19.A. word B. answer C. notice D. song
20.A. make B. bring C. introduce D. add
高一英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
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As you research music, you will find music that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expresses feelings that are often your own.
Music is an expression of the people. As you research, you will find music of people at work and play. You will find music expressing love of the country, love of nature, and love of home.
Music is also an expression of the composer(作曲家). The composer expresses his own musical ideas. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them. He looks for new kinds of musical expression.
Music can suggest actions and feelings which we all share. We can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music of the people and the composers of different times and places.
1. In the first paragraph, the author tells us to_______.
A. find entertainment(娱乐) in music
B. be friendly to music
C. express your feelings in music
D. discover the things and places in music
2.From the second paragraph, we know that ________.
A. if we love music, we will love the country, nature and home
B. music sings of the country, nature and home
C. you may listen to music at work or at play
D. music can express how people live, work and think
3.By means of music, the composer wishes that ________.
A. you would study with them
B. you would share his feelings and ideas
C. you would express your own feelings
D. you help discover ways of using music and new kinds of musical expression
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It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions（情感） and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.
Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和……相符) the ＂boy code＂ of hiding their emotions to be a ＂real man＂.
Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.
George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.
The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.
But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.
Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with ＂boy-focused＂ approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute eye, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given ＂hands-on＂ lessons where they are allowed to walk around. ＂Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes,＂ James wrote.
Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be ＂masterful and in charge＂ in relationships. ＂In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,＂ the study reported.
1.Traditionally, in a mixed school ,boys __________.
A. behave more responsibly B. perform relatively better
C. grow up more healthily D. receive a better education
2.The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.
A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely
B. help boys to be more competitive in schools
C. force boys to be their emotions to be ＂real men＂
D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man
3.In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.
A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in
B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted
C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boys
D. teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit
4.The underlined word ＂acute＂ in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. lovely B. serious
C. sharp D. dull
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It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions（情感） and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.
Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic act“boy code” of hiding their emotions to be a“real man”.
Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.
George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.
The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.
But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.
Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with “boy-focused” approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute eye, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given “hands-on” lessons where they are allowed to walk around. “Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes,” James wrote.
Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be “masterful and in charge” in relationships. “In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,” the study reported.
1.Traditionally, in a mixed school ,boys __________.
A. behave more responsibly B. perform relatively better
C. grow up more healthily D. receive a better education
2.The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.
A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely
B. help boys to be more competitive in schools
C. force boys to be their emotions to be “real men”
D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man
3.In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is_______
A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in
B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted(分心)
C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics(特征) of boys
D. teaching can be designed to improve boys’ team spirit
4.The underlined word “acute” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. lovely B. serious C. sharp D. dull
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
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Music is often thought of as “easy” or “play time”,but it's not that at all.Music plays a very important part in our education.Students who learn music learn a lot of music history at school.This includes “modes（调式）”,which were used in churches during the development of music.They are still used today.Students learn about the historical events that were taking place when the music they play was written.They learn what the music was used for.So much of our culture is in music and has been for centuries.Music also helps with science.Students use science to help them discover what sounds good together and what doesn't.Students also need science to understand something called the “overtone series”,which is about how music is produced by vibration（颤动）and why.Students learn a lot about languages.Many songs are written in other languages,including ancient ones.Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about.Some songs are famous poems or short works set to music.Students learn a huge amount of coordination（协调）through music,so parts of the body can work better together.Students must use fine motor skills in order to play an instrument.Singers and players must learn breath control and be in good shape to play.
Students learn about art.Some famous pieces were written about important works of art,and students learn about the artists and styles as they're playing the music.Music education also brings higher thinking to our children.It allows them to think about complex patterns (How can I make my part sound better?How do this music and these different parts fit together?).Students have to know absolutely what every other musician does at all times.In that way,it develops teamwork.As one can see,music is very important to education besides bringing us fun.
1.Learning music is helpful to the following subjects EXCEPT________.
A. science B. language
C. politics D. history
2.Students who learn music have to translate songs________.
A. because they are learning the language
B. because they must understand what they are singing about
C. because the songs are ancient ones
D. because they are famous poems
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Modes are still used in modern music.
B. Different kinds of music show different cultures.
C. It's easier for athletes to learn to play an instrument.
D. A good musician should know the importance of teamwork.
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of music.
B. The importance of music education.
C. Ways to learn music well.
D. Skills music students should have.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Many people believe that classical music is not relevant to young people today. However, this issue ___1.__ caused heated debate.
Some people say that classical music is __2.__ only with old people. For example, if you look at the audience at a classical concert, the ___3.__ is over the age of fifty.
Other say it is more popular than we first imagine. Many young people listen to classical music without realizing it. It is often used in films and advertisements. For example, a famous piece of classical music was used as the ___4.____ music for the 1990 World Cup. Not many people could have given its name, but millions enjoyed it..
Also, some people point out that young people produce new music ___5.___ on classical ideas: for example, it is said that rap music was ___6.____ by a classical musician in 1912, but it is now used by young people in pop music.
However, young people point to the fact that classical music has been outstripped by technology. To pay a classical instrument, such as a violin, you need to study hard and practise for hours. Nowadays, you don’t need to get ___7.____ arms from practicing. A teenager can write and make music using a computer program in the comfort of their own bedroom.
A final point to ___8.___ in mind is that the term “classical music” is used to ___9.____ to a great variety of music, from jazz to pieces for large orchestras. This makes it even more difficult to say whether classical music is relevant to young people.
So, it may be only a ___10.___ of young people who play classical instruments, but when it comes to enjoying classical music, it depends on the piece of music. It may be more relevant to young people in the modern world than they realize!
A. themeB. referC. bearD. associatedAB. invented
AC. frequentlyAD. achingBC. minorityBD. majorityCD. rarely
ABC. based
高一英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Music is an international language. The songs that are sung or played by instruments（乐器） are beautiful to all people everywhere.
Popular music in America is what every student likes. Students carry small radios（收音机） with earphones and listen to music before class, after class and at lunch. Students with cars buy large speakers (扬声器) and play the music loudly as they drive on the street.
Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work. They also listen to the news about sports, the weather, politics(政治), and activities of the American people. But most of the radio broadcast(广播) is music.
Pop or popular music singers make much money. They make a CD or tape which radio stations use in every state. Once the popular singer is heard throughout the country, young people buy his or her tapes. Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer. Wherever the singer goes, all the young people want to meet him or her. Now the singer has become a national star.
Besides pop music, there are two other kinds of music that is important to Americans. One is called folk music. It tells stories about the common（平凡的）life of Americans. The other is called western or country music. This was started by cowboys who would sing at night to the cows they were watching. Today, any music about country life and the love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music.
1.In America, every student likes ______.
A. folk music B. country music
C. pop music D. western music
2.According to the passage, most of the car radio broadcast is ______.
A. sports B. the weather C. politics D. music
3.How many kinds of music are mentioned(提到) in the passage?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Music in America B. Music Listeners
C. Cowboys in America D. International Language
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Music is an international language.The songs that are sung or played by instruments are beautiful to all people everywhere.
Popular music in America is what every student likes.Students carry small radios with earphones and listen to music before class，after class and at lunch.Students with cars buy large speakers(扬声器)and play the music loudly as they drive on the street.
Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work.They also listen to the news about sports，the weather，politics，and activities of the American people.But most of the radio broadcast is music.
Pop or popular music singers make much money.They make a CD or tape which radio stations use in every state.Once the popular singer is heard throughout the country，young people buy his or her tapes.Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer.Wherever the singer goes，all the young people want to meet him or her.Now the singer has become a national star.
Besides pop music，there are two other kinds of music that is important to Americans.One is called folk music.It tells stories about the common life of Americans.The other is called western or country music.This was started by cowboys who wou
ld sing at night to the cows they were watching.Today，any music about country life and the love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music.Serious music for the concert halls is called classical music.Music for instruments is called orchestra music，such as the symphonies(交响乐)of Beethoven.There is opera for singers，ballet for dancers like the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in China.
1.In what way can music be regarded as an international language?
A. Popular music is what everyone enjoys.
B. The wonderful songs are popular with the world people.
C. When music is played，it seems as if it were speaking to us.
D. Music is too popular for everyone to be able to play it.
2.What can we know about music and people in America?
A. Adult drivers listen to news as well as music when they drive to work.
B. Adult drivers never listen to music when they drive to work.
C. Student drivers carry small radios with earphones when they drive on the streets.
D. Students always listen to music before class，in class and after class.
3.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All people in America like popular music.
B. Pop singers can get all the money from the tapes.
C. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai is a kind of pop music in China.
D. Now，western or country music is a little different from its beginning.
4.What's the best title of the passage?
A. International language. B. Music in America.
C. Pop music. D. Music listeners.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
ld sing at night to the cows they were watching.Today，any music about country life and the love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music.