2018_2019学年高中英语Module4MusicSectionⅠReading.docx

Module 4 Music阅读障碍词Edelweiss 雪绒花blossom n花；开花期；兴旺期；花开的状态vi.开花；兴旺；发展成bloom n花；青春；旺盛vt.使开花；使茂盛vi.开花；茂盛EdelweissEdelweiss， edelweiss雪绒花，雪绒花Every morning you greet me每天清晨迎着我开放Small and white小而白Clean and bright洁而亮You look happy to meet me向我快乐地摇晃Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow白雪般的花儿，愿你芬芳Bloom and grow forever永远开花生长Edelweiss， edelweiss雪绒花，雪绒花Bless my homeland forever永远祝福我家乡.Match the word with its meaning.1relativeA关于2repertoire B使沮丧，使意志消沉，使心灰意冷3interpret C志气，抱负，雄心4characteristic D结合，联合5poetry E特征，特性，性质6combine F演奏曲目，演出节目7depress G诠释，解释；翻译8ambition H诗歌9regarding I有诗意的；诗的10poetic J亲戚，亲属答案：15JFGEH610DBCAI.Write down the meaning of phrases in each sentence.1They planned to give concerts in Beijing. 举办音乐会2He is happy to share his feelings and ideas with his friends.与分享他的感受和想法3I dont want to make contact with people who are selfish. 与进行来往4Make suggestions to your friends in private, and praise them in public.在公众场合5He doesnt want to be connected to/with the bad deeds. 与有关6The food here is good and the same is true of the service. 与情况相同7The reform gives life to the present situation. 赋予活力8My sister is six years old, and often asks questions. Its the same with his sister. 与情况相同1Do you know the instruments which are usually used in the pieces of music below?erhu, violin2What musical instruments do you know, Chinese musical instruments as well as Western musical instruments?Chinesemusicalinstruments: guzheng, guqin, pipa, erhu, gaohu, banhu, dizi, xiao, yangqin, sheng, liuqin, sanxian, suona, gu(drum), louWesternmusicalinstruments: violin, piano, guitar, flute, saxophone, clarinet, tuba, harmonica, bass, trombone, accordion.FastreadingRead the text quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.Para.1 AThe biggest challenges for herParas.2、3 BThe characteristics she wants to showParas.4、5 CHer goals as an artistPara.6 DA brief introduction of Liu FangParas.7、8 EWhat she likes best in her performancePara.9 FThe background and the trainingPara.10 GWhat influenced her答案：DFAGBEC.CarefulreadingRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.1Liu Fang began to give concerts_. Ain 1980 Bin 1985Cin 1993 Din 19962Which is the key figure in getting Liu Fang into the present career?AHer husband.BHer mother.CHer musical teacher. DHer college classmates.3Which of the following is NOT true about Liu Fang?AHer mother often took her to performances when she was a child.BAfter graduation, she worked at the Kunming Music and Dance Troupe.CHer music influences mainly lie in modern songs.DShe has been living in Canada since 1996.4When you listen to Liu Fang playing the pipa, youll _.Abe enjoying the beauty of the Chinese languageBbe appreciating the Chinese paintingCbe enjoying the rhyme of the Chinese poetryDall of the above5Which of the following is the RIGHT time order of the events in Liu Fangs life?aShe moved to Canada and lived there.bShe went to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to study the pipa and the guzheng.cShe began to give concerts.dShe went to Kunming and worked there as a pipa soloist of the Kunming Music and Dance Troupe.eShe began to play the pipa.Aebcda BecbdaCcbeda Dcbdea答案：15BBCDB.StudyreadingAnalyze the following difficult sentences in the text.1In 1990, when I was 15 years old, I went to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where I studied the pipa and the guzheng.句式分析尝试翻译1990年，我15岁的时候去了上海音乐学院，在那里，我学习了琵琶和古筝。2If your technique is not good enough, it is impossible to play classical Chinese pipa music.句式分析该句中 if 引导条件状语从句，it 为形式主语，真正的主语为不定式。尝试翻译如果你的演奏技巧不够好的话，演奏中国传统的琵琶音乐是不可能的。3Secondly, classical Chinese music is closely connected to Chinese poetry, so it isnt surprising that most classical pieces have very poetic titles.句式分析并列连词 so 连接一个简单句和一个复合句；在 so 后面的复合句中，it 作形式主语，that 引导的主语从句为真正的主语。尝试翻译其次，中国的古典音乐和中国的诗歌密切相关，所以大部分古典音乐都带有很诗意的标题就不足为奇了。4I also enjoy the time immediately after the concert to share feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers, listening to their impressions and understanding about the music.句式分析尝试翻译我还喜欢音乐会后立即和朋友及音乐爱好者们分享感受、交流看法，聆听他们对音乐的感受和理解。阅读理解AIf you have a good ear for music and have completed a formal music training program, you can become a music transcriber.The primary role of a music transcriber is to listen to the music as it is recorded or played and write it down.The first step to become a music transcriber is to complete a test of your listening skills.The ability to clearly differentiate (区分) between notes, tone and pitch is essential in this position and cannot be taught.A musical ear can be developed over time to enjoy music, but the level of detail required is a natural gift.In many countries, a hearing test is performed before any formal music training is started.Students without an ear for music might be encouraged to try different activities.The next step is to obtain formal music training.This training can start as early as age 3 or 4, as soon as the child can tell apart symbols and follow instructions.The piano is the first instrument for most people, because it is among the simplest to learn.As part of the training program, students typically learn how to read sheet music, play according to the notes and perform.Musical theory, composition classes and musical history are all part of any formal music training program and form the base of knowledge required to become a music transcriber.These classes typically are completed after 8 to 10 years of formal music study, typically when the student is in his or her teens or early adulthood.Ear training classes are a standard part of the curriculum and include exercises focused on improving listening skills.The ability to correctly identify notes when played on a variety of instruments is essential for anyone who wants to become a music transcriber, as this is the majority of his or her daily work.In order to become a music transcriber, the student must be able to quickly and accurately record music for a variety of instruments.Without this background，mistakes can be made, and the music written in a way that makes it impossible to play and recreate the same effect.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了成为一名音乐撰写员所需要的条件。1If someone wants to be a music transcriber, he should first_.Aknow the difference between musicBdevelop a special musical earCreceive formal music trainingDcomplete listening skills test解析：选D细节理解题。从第二段中的“The first step to become a music transcriber is to complete a test of your listening skills.”可知，想成为一名音乐撰写员的第一步就是要完成听力测试。2Children can start formal music training when they can_.Aplay some simple musical instrumentsBplay the piano according to the notesCrecognize symbols and follow instructionsDperform with the help of instructors解析：选C细节理解题。从第三段中的“as soon as the child can tell apart symbols and follow instructions ”可知，当儿童在能够识别符号和听懂指令的时候，就可以开始接受正式的音乐训练了。3The underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.AcourseBabilityCgoal Dreality解析：选A词义猜测题。本段主要说明的是成为音乐撰写员需要参加的一些课程，其中听音训练就是其中的一种。4The passage mainly tells us_.Awhen children can start music trainingBhow to recognize different musicChow to become a music transcriberDwhat is a music transcriber解析：选C标题归纳题。通读短文可知，本文第一段提出了音乐撰写员的主要任务，接着从4个方面介绍了成为一名音乐撰写员所需要的条件，这条主线贯彻文章的始终。BI fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song？In 1992, I made two love songs for my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang.“Sam, ”she said earnestly, “your songs should be heard by more people.”She got my ballads and started bothering various media people about me, her singing barber husband.Two radio stations took an interest and played the songs.After the programme was aired, I became known in our community as the Singing Barber.The biggest surprise, however, was still to come.I received a call from a music promoter who offered me a longterm recording contract.He explained that he would be investing a lot of money to market my songs.I needed to be wholly focused on selling my records all over Australia.But I hesitated.My friends all told me to go for it.And Mary also thought I should do.“Go, Sam.Ill manage with the family .itll be OK.”I watched my daughter and son playing in the backyard.Soon they would both be in high school .and where would I be？I was so used to my family turning to me for love and support.If I were to start a singing career, I would not only miss them terribly, but also certainly miss out on watching them grow up.Signing this contract would put a huge gap between my family and I .and I couldnt bear it.My family was my life.So I refused the music promoters offer.Im still making music, Im rich in love and I have no regrets.语篇解读：本文讲述了一个会唱歌的理发师在得到了一个音乐发起人的邀请去投入音乐生涯时，他犹豫了，为了家庭，理发师最终放弃了与音乐发起人签约。5When the author was offered the contract, most of his friends_.Aenvied himBlaughed at himCencouraged him Ddidnt believe him解析：选C细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段可知，朋友们都鼓励他去。6Why did the author give up the contract?ABecause his wife was strongly against it.BBecause the pay was not attractive enough.CBecause he wanted to care about his two kids.DBecause he didnt want his family life damaged.解析：选D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段内容，他害怕与家人之间有隔阂，害怕与孩子之间的联系减少，害怕影响亲情，C项只是一部分原因，故选D。7According to the passage, we can infer the author_.Aused to be a country singerBpreferred his present lifeCwent on the road to fameDregretted giving up his contract解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章最后一句话可知，作者没有去签合同，而是继续自己原有的生活。8What does the author mainly intend to tell us?AOne should know himself.BInterest is the best teacher.CFamily should come first.DEvery dog has its day.解析：选C主旨大意题。根据整篇文章内容可知，作者放弃去签很好的合同的机会，主要考虑的是家庭因素，所以他认为家庭是第一位的。CThis may be music to your ears.Researchers PJason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3, 500 people a personality quiz.Then they asked them to name their favorite kind of music.“We found that the musical styles people like are closely linked to their personalities.”Gosling says.RAP/HIPHOPKnown for their quick speech, some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节) a minute!If you like rap/hiphop, you are energetic and have a way with words.You_put_a_freshspin_on_things,_whether its new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.CLASSICALIn the 18th century, classical musicians were like rock stars.Beethoven and Mozart, for example, played to packed concert halls.If you like classical, you are open to new ideas and like debating with friends.Creative and imaginative, you can easily spend many hours scrapbooking, writing or painting.COUNTRYCountry music came from the folk songs of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.If you like country, you express your opinions well, which makes you the ideal class president or team captain.Traditional and loyal, you enjoy spending time with your family.POPPop music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.Each year, the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars!If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.You can make big things happen, like planning for a huge party or inspiring your team to victory.ROCK/ALTERNATIVEIn the 1950s, rock music created a brandnew culture.Teenagers, for the first time, had an identity separate from adults and children.If you like rock/alternative, you are a risktaker who never accepts no for an answer.You rise to any challenge, like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.If these personality profiles dont match you, thats OK.These are just for fun.语篇解读：文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。9What does the underlined part “You put a fresh spin on things” mean in the passage?AYou can express your idea in a clever way that makes it seem better than it really is.BYou have the ability to attract others attention.CYou are always willing to communicate with others.DYou are willing to express your thoughts to others all the time.解析：选A句意理解题。由上句中的“have a way with words”可知，“你”是一个很会运用语言的人，即“你”的表达能力及语言运用能力很强。10If you like pop music, _.Ayou are traditional and prefer to stay with your familyByou are easy to accept new ideasCyou are welcome and your friends all like to be with youDyou have a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute解析：选C细节判断题。由POP部分的“If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.”可知，喜欢流行音乐的人有很好的朋友缘。喜欢乡村音乐的人比较传统，喜欢和家人待在一起，所以A项错误；喜欢古典音乐的人善于接受新思想，故排除B项；由RAP/HIPHOP部分的开头可知D项错误。11We can know from this passage that_.Ain the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop starsBcountry music came from the folk songs of the native AmericansCpop music is liked by the largest number of people in the worldDeveryone can find his personality in this passage解析：选C细节理解题。由POP部分的“POP music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.”可知C项正确。12Whats the best title for the passage?AWhen music came into beingBWhat your favorite music says about youCSome basic information about musicDHow to like music解析：选B标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。B项更形象地点明了这一主题。An Interview with Liu FangPart 1Liu Fang is an international music star, famous for her work with traditional Chinese instruments.She was born in 1974 and has played the pipa since the age of six.Shes given concerts since she was eleven, including a performance for the Queen of England during her visit to China.She graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she also studied the guzheng in 1993.What is your musical training and background?My mother is a Dianju actress.Dianju is a kind of Chinese opera, which includes singing, dancing and acting.When I was a child, she took me to performances.I listened to music before I could speak！When I was five years old, she taught me to play the yueqin.In 1990, when I was 15 years old, I went to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where I studied the pipa and the guzheng.After I graduated, I went back to my hometown of Kunming and worked as a pipa soloist of the Kunming Music and Dance Troupe.In 1996, I moved to Canada with my husband and I have been living there since then.What are the biggest challenges of playing the pipa and the guzheng?If your technique is not good enough, it is impossible to play classical Chinese pipa music.Also, the repertoire for the pipa is large some pieces were written during the Tang Dynasty.There are many different pipa schools, and each one has its special way of interpreting the classical pieces.The biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but to add my own style.The same is true of my second instrument, the guzheng.Part 2Who or what are your musical influences?The main influence is traditional singing.I listened to traditional opera singing and folk songs in my childhood.Now when I am playing a tune, I am singing in my heart.When Im playing a sad tune, I am crying in my heart.Listeners often say that they can hear singing in my music.What characteristics of Chinese classical music do you try to show in your playing?Firstly, Chinese music is similar to the Chinese language.In Chinese, the same pronunciation with different tones has different meanings.The same is true for music.Secondly, classical Chinese music is closely connected to Chinese poetry, so it isnt surprising that most classical pieces have very poetic titles.Thirdly, classical Chinese music and traditional Chinese painting are like twin sisters.In Chinese art, there are some empty spaces, which are very important.They give life to the whole painting and they allow people to come into the picture, like a dialogue.Its the same with classical Chinese music.There are empty spaces, and people say the silence is full of music.The pipa sounds and the pauses combine to make a poetry of sound.Listeners can experience the power and the beauty of the music, like enjoying a beautiful poem or painting.Part 3What do you like best about performing live?I enjoy playing and I enjoy performing in public.I like the atmosphere in a concert hall and I always feel happy when I have a concert.I feel a little depressed or lonely when there is no concert for a long time.I also enjoy the time immediately after the concert to share the feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers, listening to their impressions and understanding about the music.I love my career.I also enjoy travel