MSU Community Music School Rock Camp June 23—...

MSU Community Music School

1.The Outer Vibe is probably the name of a __________.

A. concert　　　　 B. band　　　　 C. game

2.When will you give a concert if you attend Band Camp?

A. On June 27　　 B. On July 18.　　　　　 C. On July 27.

3.If you are in Grade 9 and you are going to Musical Theater Camp, How much should you pay?

A. $300　　　　　　　　　　 B. $220　　　　　　　　　 C. $215

4.Cindy is a primary school student. Which camps can she attend?

A. Rock Camp and Band Camp

B. Rock Camp and Musical Theater Camp

C. Beginning Strings Camp and Musical Theater Camp

5.The material offers information to students who _______________.

A. want to learn music in the future

B. want to meet their favorite stars

C. are interested in music and camp

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

1.On June 26,the theme of the summer camp is　　　　　　 .

A.World Food Cooking B.Lego Robotics Fun II

C.Music Performance II D.Creative Art II

2.The Summer camp will last for 　　　　　 　 at most.

A.three weeks B.a month C.two months D.three months

3.　　　　　　 is NOT one of the activities in this summer camp.

A.ball games B.table games C.Chinese D.films

九年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

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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The Berklee College of Music is a famous music school in Boston US. It is a dream school for many musicians.

Chinese singer Wang Yuan will start studying there soon. The 18-year-old member of boy band TFBoys has been admitted to the college. Wang recently announced the news on a reality show.

Although Wang has already had many jobs in show business, such as acting and hosting, he said his favorite thing to do is play music. Wang not only sings, but also writes his own songs. He has helped to write 10 songs since he started to learn songwriting at 14.

Wang said he was quite determined when he decided to apply to the Berklee College of Music. He didn't apply to any other schools.

Instead of asking for help from college admissions agencies（机构）, Wang completed the application process on his own. He dealt with all the English-language paperwork by himself. Sometimes, he had to use translation software to translate the documents he needed to submit（提交）.

Wang is popular in China, but he is not well-known abroad. He had to interview and audition （试镜）just like the other students. Since he was busy with work, he was the last applicant from Beijing to finish the audition and interview process. "I was nervous, actually. If I failed, I wouldn't have any other choices," he said. During his audition, he was asked to sing without introducing himself.

Luckily, Wang managed to get into the school. He will study at the college of his dreams.

1.The writer writes the first paragraph to _____________.

A.tell the readers that this school is only a dream

B.encourage the readers to apply to the music school

C.make the readers be interested in the topic

D.guide the reader to work hard at music

2.When did Wang Yuan begin to learn songwriting?

A.5 years ago. B.6 years ago. C.3 years ago. D.4 years ago.

3.Why was Wang Yuan nervous about application?

A.Because he wouldn't have any other choices if he didn't succeed.

B.Because he didn't finish the audition and interview in time.

C.Because it was his first time to have the audition and interview.

D.Because he is not well-known in the foreign countries.

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The Berklee College of Music is a dream school only for Chinese musicians.

B.Chinese singer Wang Yuan has studied in the Berklee College of Music.

C.Wang Yuan asked for help from college admissions agencies during his application.

D.Wang Yuan has had many jobs in show business, but he likes playing music best.

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In mid-June. school is out and nature has burst into life.It seems like the sun never sets. In fact, in the north of Sweden it doesn’t, and in the south only for an hour or two. This calls for celebration! Friends and family gather for the most typically Swedish tradition of all: Midsummer

At Midsummer, many begin their five-week holidays and everyone is in a hurry to get things done during the short summer season. Midsummer Eve is celebrated in the countryside. As always—and on the day before, everyone leaves town, everything closes and the city streets are suddenly quiet

Sweden's Midsummer festival takes place on the longest day of the year. The holiday celebrates the summer solstice (夏至). It holds enough tradition and fun to last the rest of the year.

Swedes like the world to be well-ordered, so Midsummer Eve is always on a Friday between 19 and 25 June. People often begin the day by picking flowers and making wreaths（花环）to place on the maypole（五月柱），which is a key part in the celebrations. People in colorful clothes dance around the maypole and sing songs.

Today, locals continue the tradition of weaving crowns（花冠） from green leaves and flowers.

Girls still pick seven different kinds of flowers to place under their pillows. According to local legend, if so, they will then dream of their future husbands.

In Sweden, every year many people enjoy themselves in fairy-tale scenes: peaceful lakes，amazing forests, and grassy paths. They walk through chest-high wild flowers and get close to nature. Finally they get a chance to slow down and enjoy Scandinavia’s short summer.

Midsummer

九年级英语填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

What kind of music is Mary's favorite?

A.Classical music. B.Light music. C.Rock music.

九年级英语听短对话回答问题简单题查看答案及解析

--- Do you like listening to rock music?

--- Not really. I prefer light music because it sounds much _______.

A. noisy　　　 B. noisier 　　 C. quiet 　　 D. quieter

九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Music is heard in every corner of the world：in every community and in every culture. W1.? Music is part of human nature and it is needed for many reasons in our lives.

Music plays an important role in helping us 2..We hear it when we are shopping, in hotels, airports, and restaurants. There is music that you can dance to, sing to, or you may just prefer to listen to it for entertainment. In the movies, music is as important as the acting. Although most people don't pay a3.to it, a good movie has music that helps create the mood for the story.

However there are times when music does more harm than good,for example,when you listen to music that is too 14..You might think this is OK now,but that's only because you're still young.Listening to loud music is not good for ears and it can even make you d5.. If music is a necessary part of your world, keep the volume（音量）down.

九年级英语单词填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My mother _____classical music while I am ____rock music.

A．is fond of, in　　　　　 B．likes, like

C．is interested in; into D．interests; enjoy

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1.What is the camp about?

A. Music.　　 B. Nature.　　 C. Magic.

2.Who is the camp mainly for?

A. Boys only.　　 B. Girls only.　　 C. Children of certain ages.

3.How long will the camp last?

A. 7 days.　　 B. 14 days.　　 C. 3 weeks.

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