Rock singer Wu Tong says mixing musical style...

Rock singer Wu Tong says mixing musical styles is not only creative, it also shows that people can live together harmoniously. The track Linglong Tower was Wu's most popular piece when he performed in Tianjin, a city with a long tradition of quyi or narrative music.

Honored as the "Shakespeare of the Asian," Cao Yu was one of the greatest playwrights of 20th-Century China. "Sunrise", Cao Yu's second play, was published in 1936. Following his first work "Thunderstorm," In 1937, the young playwright's third play, "The Wilderness," was released. In 1940, Cao Yu completed the writing of his fifth play, "Peking Man,"

A winner of the 2011 L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards, Professor Reng Yonghua says she could not have done it without the backing of her family. As a mother of two daughters, 12 and 14, Reng said she is lucky to have been supported by her family.

Joan Chen, Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi - who's the next of their ilk? Most agree 24-year-old Liu Yifei is the likely contender to become an internationally Chinese actress. Born to a French-language professor and a dancer, Liu received training in dancing, singing and piano as a little girl. She moved to the United States at 10 and spent four years in New York City's Long Island.

Wang Zhiming grew up in a family of instrument makers, but he is the only one who could actually play a violin. Wang, 51, has been making violins for more than 30 years. He grew up around violins and musical instruments. He is the third generation of instrument makers in his family, following his grandfather and father.

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1.What does Wu Tong do?

A.　 A writer　　　 B. An actor

C. A scientist　　 D. A singer

2.Cao Yu's second play________was published in1936.

A. Sunrise.　　　　 B. Peking Man

C. Thunderstorm　 D. Wilderness

3.Liu Yifei didn’t receive training in __________.

A. dancing,　　　 B. singing

C. violin.　　　 D. piano

4.Wang Zhiming has been making violins for more than _______years.

A..30　　　　　　 B.51　　　　　　 C.24　　　　　 D.14

5.We can see that ___________________.

A. Professor Reng Yonghua has two daughters and a son

B. Zhang Ziyi is an internationally Chinese actress.

C. Wang Zhiming’s grandmother and father can make violins

D. Tianjin is a city with a long tradition of rock.

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It is difficult to say exactly how the music we call “rock” or “rock and roll” began. Its roots (根源) go back to many different countries and many different kinds of music and many musicians.

Rock music developed mainly from the interaction (相互影响）of black African and white European music. The Europeans and the African slaves (奴隶）who came to America during the seventeenth century each had their own different kinds of music. Black Africans used heavy drumbeats, a rough singing voice, and the calling of a melody (旋律）and answer of a chorus. The white Europeans, mostly English and Scots, used a stronger melody, a less heavy beat, and instruments such as guitars, horns, and fiddles. The history of rock and roll is the history of how rock changed from these two traditions.

From the seventeenth to the twentieth century, musicians in the southern United States developed two new forms of music: the blues, usually played by blacks, and country music, played by whites. Black musicians sang the blues with a guitar. This music was similar to work songs: stories of troubles and pain, with lines that were repeated several times. The word “rock and roll” probably came from the black churches in the South, where people sang and danced to the strong rhythms, which they called “rocking and reeling”. At the same time, whites were playing country music, which was mostly traditional dancing music and slow songs that told sad stories. The singers played with string instruments such as fiddles and guitars.

During this time blues and country musicians had some influence on each other, but the influence grew stronger after phonograph records (留声机唱片)became popular in the late nineteenth century. The birth of the electric guitar changed country and blue music in the 1940s. The sound of the electric guitar would become the sound of rock and roll. No one thinks of early rock and roll without thinking of Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll”. Rock music continues to develop and change, but the heart and soul of rock is the same heart and soul that Elvis expressed.

1.What’s the best title for the passage?

A.Different Kinds of Music

B.The Beginning of Rock and Roll

C.Elvis’s Contribution (贡献）to Music

D.Rock and Roll Is Developing

2.Which of the following doesn’t describe black Africans’ music style?

A.They used heavy drumbeats.

B.They sang in a rough voice.

C.They used instruments such as guitars, horns, and fiddles.

D.They used the calling of a melody and answer of a chorus.

3.Which of the following describes country music?

A.Country music is usually played by blacks.

B.People sang spiritual music and danced to the strong rhythms, which they called “country music”.

C.Country music was traditional dancing music and slow songs that told sad stories.

D.Country music was similar to work songs.

4.Which of the following NOT right according to the passage?

A.In the seventeenth century, many visitors went to America from Europe and Africa.

B.Rock music developed mainly from the interaction of black African and white European music.

C.Musicians in the southern United States developed two new forms of music: the blues and country music from the seventeenth to the twentieth century.

D.Blues and country musicians had some influence on each other during a time in history.

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根据句意和汉语注释，在横线上写出单词的正确形式。

1.The singers ________ (成功地) mixed Chinese traditional music and modern Western music.

2.Are you sure you had all the doors _________ (锁上) when you left the classroom?

3.It is known that China has the biggest _________ (人口) in the world.

4.You can never imagine how much difficulty they had _________(控制) the ship in the storm.

5.It was a _________ (tire) trip because it was always raining during the way.

6.The little girl has musical talent. Maybe he will be a great _________ (music) in the future.

7.The players from their school are very tired now. They will _________ (probable) lose the match.

8.The policeman told us 　　　　　　 (safe) is one of the most important things to us all.

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---My grandma likes rock music very much. ---_________.

A I’m not sure.                               B What on earth is that?

C Really? I don’t believe it.               D I hope so.

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“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”, said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.

After the accident of falling from the 18th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord(脊髓) was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover(康复).

After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises, I could not make any more progress for over a year. What was worse, I suffered a lot from depression(绝望). On top of this, I suffered from insomnia, making every minute of the light seem to last forever. Hopelessly, mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.

At that time, I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people.　 Life was meaningless.

Now two years has passed. My hands are 80% recovered. I can even type faster than a healthy person! Up to now, I have worked for a law firm as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more, I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs(博客), many people get to know me and like me. I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them…. You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.

So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive, there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams.

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1.The writer ever thought that life was ___________________ when she came back to her hometown.

2.The writer has worked for a company _______________________ for half a year.

3.How can the writer help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses?

__________________________________________________________

4.________________________________________________________

5.________________________________________________________

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“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”, said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.

After the accident of falling from the 18^th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord (脊髓)was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover (康复).

After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises, I could not make any more progress for over a year. What was worse , I suffered a lot from depression (绝望). On top of this, I suffered from insomnia, making every minute of the night seem to last forever. Hopelessly, mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.

At that time, I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people. Life was meaningless.

Now two years has passed. My hands are 80% recovered. I can even type faster than a healthy person! Up to now, I have worked for a law firm as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more, I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs (博客) , many people get to know me and like me. I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them….You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.

So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive, there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams.     (382 words)

1.What’s the writer’s present job?

A. A singer.              B. A typist .               C. A professor .     D. An interpreter.

2.What does the underlined word “insomnia” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese?

A. 失眠                B. 失忆                  C. 麻木           D. 低烧

3.All of the following words can be used to describe the writer’s present life EXCEPT___________.

A. helpful              B. meaningful              C. painful         D. hopeful

4.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?

A. She gets a lot of help through her blogs.

B. She is in love with a young man at present.

C. She got medical treatment soon after the accident.

D. She had no job and earned little before the accident.

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"The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never", said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.

After the accident of falling from the 18th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord (脊髓)was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover (康复).

After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises , I could not make any more progress for over a year . What was worse , I suffered a lot from depression ( 绝望).On top of this , I suffered from insomnia , I couldn’t fall asleep the whole night. Hopelessly , mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.

At that time , I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people . Life was meaningless.

Now two years has passed.My hands are 80% recovered.I can even type faster than a healthy person ! Up to now, I have worked for a company as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more , I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs( 博客) , many people get to know me and like me.I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them….You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.

So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive , there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams.

1.What’s the writer’s present job?

A. A singer　　　　 B. A typist　　　　 C. A professor　　 D. An interpreter

2.Why does the writer use Bieber’s song in the first paragraphy?

A. Because the song is beautiful.

B. Because the writer likes the song.

C. Because the song is taught by her mother.

D. Because the song is what she exactly wants to express.

3.What does the underlined word “ insomnia” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese?

A. 失眠　　　　     B. 失忆　　　             C.麻木　　　         D.低烧

4.All of the following words can be used to describe the writer’s present life EXCEPT____________.

A. helpful　　　     B. meaningful　　　　     C. painful　　　　　 D. hopeful

5.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?

A. She gets a lot of help through her blogs.

B. She is in love with a young man at present.

C. She got medical treatment soon after the accident.

D. She had no job and earned little before the accident.

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Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places, but also one of its greatest mysteries. Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. Especially in June, people go to this place because they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.

For many years historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.

Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar (日历). The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones can prevent illness while keeping people healthy. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for. But most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose.

1.Stonehenge is one of ________, as well as greatest mysteries in Britain.

2.People go to Stonehenge in June, in order to _________.

3.Historian Paul Stoker thinks Stonehenge can’t be a ________, because the leaders arrived in England much later.

4.The large stones were put together in a certain way, so Stonehenge might be ________.

5.________ is sure what Stonehenge was used for.

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Stonehenge(巨石阵), a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous places but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.

For many years, historians(历史学家) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.

Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial(埋葬) place or a place to remember ancestors(祖先). Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.

Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners!”

1.Visitors like to go there in _______ to enjoy ____ on the longest day of the year.

A. July; sunrise　　 B. June; sunrise　　 C. June; sunset　　 D. July,sunset

2.Paul Stoker doesn’t agree that ___________.

A. Ancient leaders built Stonehenge to communicate with the gods.

B. Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime.

C. Stonehenge can prevent illness and make people feel energetic.

D. Stonehenge must be for a special purpose because of the position of the stones.

3.What aren’t people interested in about Stonehenge?

A. Where it was built.　　 B. Who built it.

C. How it was built.　　 D. Why it was built.

4.When was Stonehenge most likely built?

A. 750,000 years ago.　　 B. Six centuries ago.

C. 5,000 years ago.　　 D. In 2001.

5.What does Paul Stoker mean by “we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners”?

A. He has known who built Stonehenge.

B. He thinks building the Stonehenge is a great achievement. .

C. He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge.

D. He encourages volunteers to build another Stonehenge.

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Yoga(瑜伽) has　 ________. It is not only the number, but also the style. (改变)

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