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人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music典型例题(带答案)

人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music典型例题单选题1、This new variety of music is a ________ ________ around the world.A．phenomenon; spreadsB．phenomena; spreadingC．phenomenon; spreadingD．phenomena; spread答案：C考查名词和非谓语动词。

句意：这种新的音乐形式正在世界各地传播。

根据不定冠词a，此处用单数名词phenomenon（现象）。

分析句子结构，空格二用非谓语动词，与前面名词phenomenon构成主动关系，用现在分词形式，spreading符合题意。

故选C项。

2、This lack of self-interet and promotion kept Cunningham focused on his craft, ________ him to capture New York’s unique street style.A．to enableB．enablingC．enabledD．enables答案：B考查非谓语动词。

句意：这种缺乏自私自利和宣传的心态让坎宁安专注于自己的艺术创作，这让他能够捕捉到纽约独特的街头风格。

分析句子可知，空格所在的部分是句子的状语，空格处用非谓语动词，句子的主语This lack of self-interet and promotion与enable之间是逻辑上的主动关系，应用现在分词，作结果状语。

故选B。

3、After the Shenzhou XII capsule was launched into orbit, three astronauts successfully went into its space core m odule Tianhe and accomplished a three-month mission, thus again ________ China is a global space power. A．provedB．to proveC．to have provedD．proving答案：D考查非谓语动词。

公共英语二级模拟试题：阅读理解(5)

The other day I heard a few local musicians talking:“I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”“I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame (责怪) others, and you play the role of victim (受害者), chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard (标准) for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.71. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeedB. How to make friendship last for everC. You are who your friends areD. Friends are the most important in one’s success72. The underlined sentence “they’re rubbing off on you”in Paragraph 6 means ______.A. they’ll push you aheadB. they’ll influence youC. they’ll cover your shortcomingsD. they’ll help you achieve your goal73. The musicians’words at the beginning are written mainly to show ______.A. the musicians’living conditions are quite poorB. people have poor taste in musicC. people have different attitudes towards the same thingD. young people have greater chances of succeeding74. By taking the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 7, you can ______.A. improve a lot in making more friendsB. come to the right way of making friendsC. develop a better relationship with your friendsD. arrange the time with your friends properly75. The passage is mainly written for ______.A. musiciansB. managersC. negative peopleD. people wanting to succeed【答案】71-75 CBCBD。

2024全国公共英语二级考试真题

2024全国公共英语二级考试真题全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hello everyone, my name is Little Lily, and today I want to share with you the questions from the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam. Are you ready? Let's get started!Question 1: Who is your favorite superhero and why?Question 2: Describe your dream vacation. Where would you go and what would you do?Question 3: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?Question 4: Talk about a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.Question 5: What do you think is the most important quality in a friend and why?Question 6: If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and what would you ask them?Question 7: Describe a memorable birthday celebration you have had.Question 8: Do you think it is important to learn a second language? Why or why not?Question 9: What is your favorite book and why do you like it?Question 10: If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?Remember, when answering these questions, be sure to use complete sentences, clear explanations, and correct grammar. Good luck, and have fun!篇2Title: My Experience Taking the 2024 National Public English Level 2 ExamHey guys, guess what? I just took the National Public English Level 2 Exam and I want to tell you all about my experience! It was a big deal because I’ve been studying really hard for this test and I wanted to do my best.The exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening part was super fun because we got tohear different conversations and answer questions about them. I made sure to listen carefully and write down any important information.The reading section was a bit challenging because there were a lot of words I didn’t know, but I tried my best to guess the meanings from context clues. I also practiced reading English books and articles to prepare for this part.Next up was the writing section, where we had to write an essay about a given topic. I chose to write about my favorite season, summer, and why I love it so much. I made sure to use good grammar and vocabulary to impress the examiners.The last part was speaking, which was the scariest part for me. I had to talk about my family and my hobbies in front of the examiner. I practiced speaking English with my friends and family to feel more confident.Overall, I had a great time taking the exam and I hope I did well. I can’t wait to get my results and see how I did. I’m proud of all the hard work I put into studying for this test and I know it will pay off. I’m already looking forward to taking the next level exam next year!篇3Hey guys, guess what I found out? The 2024 National English Proficiency Test Level 2 questions have been leaked! I couldn't believe it when I saw it, but it's true! So I'm gonna share with you some of the questions that were on the test.First up, there was a listening section where you had to listen to a conversation between two people and answer some questions about it. They were talking about their favorite foods and places to visit. It was pretty easy, but you had to pay attention to all the details.Then there was a reading section where you had to read a passage about a famous scientist and answer some questions about his life and work. It was interesting to learn about all the cool stuff he did.Next, there was a grammar section where you had to fill in the blanks with the correct verb form. It was a bit tricky, but if you studied hard, you could get it right.And finally, there was a writing section where you had to write a short essay about your favorite season and why you like it.I wrote about summer because I love going to the beach and eating ice cream.Overall, the test wasn't too hard if you studied and practiced a lot. I can't wait to see how I did when the results come out. Good luck to everyone who took the test! Let's all do our best and show off our English skills!篇4Role play of a 2024 National Public English Level 2 exam:Teacher: Good morning class! Today we're going to have a mock exam for the National Public English Level 2. Are you all ready?Students: Yes, we're ready!Teacher: Great! Let's start with the listening section. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.Narrator: Question 1. Where is the cat hiding?Student 1: Under the table!Narrator: Question 2. What color is the boy's hat?Student 2: It's blue!Teacher: Excellent job, students! Now let's move on to the reading comprehension section.Narrator: Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage: Tom and Lucy went to the beach. They played in the sand and swam in the sea. They had a great time.Question 1. Where did Tom and Lucy go?Student 3: The beach!Question 2. What did they do at the beach?Student 4: They played in the sand and swam in the sea!Teacher: Very good, students! Now, let's move on to the writing section. Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal.Student 5: My favorite animal is a panda. It is black and white and very cute. I like to watch them eat bamboo.Teacher: Excellent job, everyone! That's the end of our mock exam. I'm proud of all of you for working so hard. Keep practicing your English and you'll do great on the real exam!篇5Oh my gosh, guess what guys? I just took the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam and it was sooooooo crazy! I mean, I was super nervous at first, but I totally rocked it in the end.The exam had all sorts of questions, like reading passages and answering questions about them, listening to recordings and answering questions, and even writing a short essay. It was so much fun, like a big puzzle that I had to figure out!The reading section was a little tough, I won't lie. Some of the passages were really long and had tricky words in them. But I just took my time, read carefully, and tried my best to answer the questions.The listening part was my favorite though. I love listening to English being spoken, especially when the speakers have cool accents. It was like I was in a movie or something!And the writing section was a piece of cake. I just wrote about my favorite food, pizza, and why I love it so much. I mean, who doesn't love pizza, right?Overall, the exam was a blast. I had so much fun challenging myself and showing off my English skills. I can't wait to get my results back and see how I did. I'm sure I aced it!So if you're thinking about taking the exam next year, don't worry. Just study, practice, and most importantly, have fun with it. You got this! Let's all get that Level 2 certificate together!篇6Hey guys, today I want to share with you a super cool thing - the 2024 National Public English Second Level Exam! It's like a big test where we can show off all the English skills we've been learning in school.The exam has different parts like reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In the reading part, we have to read some passages and answer questions about them. It's important to understand the main ideas and details in the text.For the writing part, we have to write a short essay about a given topic. We should organize our ideas well and use good grammar and vocabulary to impress the examiners.In the listening part, we have to listen to some conversations or talks and answer questions about them. It's important to pay attention to the details and understand the main points.And finally, in the speaking part, we have to have a conversation with the examiner about a given topic. We should be confident and speak clearly and fluently.So, guys, let's study hard and do our best in the 2024 National Public English Second Level Exam! Let's show everyone how awesome we are at English! Let's go!篇7Title: My Experience Taking the 2024 National English Proficiency TestHey guys! Guess what? I just took the National English Proficiency Test and I can't wait to tell you all about it! So, buckle up and let me share my experience with you.First of all, let me tell you how nervous I was before the test. I mean, it's a national test, and I really wanted to do well. But you know what? Once I started the test, all those nerves just melted away. The questions were actually pretty fun and not as scary as I thought they would be.The listening section was probably my favorite part. They played all these cool recordings and I had to answer questions about them. It was like listening to a radio show or a podcast,which made it super interesting. I even caught myself grooving along to the music in one of the recordings!Then there was the reading section, which was a bit challenging, I must admit. There were passages to read and questions to answer, but hey, I love reading, so I was totally in my element. Plus, I learned a lot of new words and phrases while doing those questions.Next up was the writing section. Now, this was where I really had to put my thinking cap on. I had to write an essay on a given topic, and let me tell you, it was tough. But I just took a deep breath, gathered my thoughts, and started writing. I wrote about my favorite book and why it's so special to me, and before I knew it, the essay was done.And finally, there was the speaking section. This was probably the most nerve-wracking part for me. I had to talk about a topic for a few minutes without any preparation, but you know what? I just pretended I was talking to a friend, and it worked! I spoke confidently and fluently, and I even managed to throw in a joke or two.After the test was over, I felt a mix of relief and excitement. I was relieved that it was all done and dusted, but I was also excited to see how I did. I'm not sure about my results yet, butyou know what? No matter what they are, I'm proud of myself for giving it my all.So, there you have it - my experience taking the 2024 National English Proficiency Test. I hope my story inspires you to give it a go too, and remember - just do your best and you'll be fine. Good luck, guys!篇8Hey guys, today I'm gonna tell you about the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam! It was super fun and I want to share all about it with you!First off, the exam had a lot of different parts to test our English skills. We had to listen to conversations and answer questions, read passages and fill in the blanks, and write a little essay. It was a bit nerve-wracking at first, but once we got going it was actually kind of fun!The listening part was my favorite because I love listening to people talk in English. They would talk about all kinds of stuff like going to the store or having a birthday party. Then we had to answer questions about what we heard. It was like a little English game!The reading part was a bit harder for me because I had to really pay attention to the words in the passage. They would leave some words out and we had to fill in the blanks with the right words. It was tricky, but I think I did pretty good!The last part was writing an essay about my favorite hobby. I love playing soccer, so I wrote all about that. I talked about how much fun it is to kick the ball around and score goals. I hope the examiners liked it!Overall, the exam was a really cool experience. I think I did pretty well and I can't wait to get my results back. I hope I passed so that I can move on to the next level of English!So if you guys ever take the National Public English Level 2 Exam, just remember to listen carefully, read closely, and write from your heart. You'll do great! Good luck!篇9Oh boy oh boy, imagine if we had a Public English Level 2 exam in 2024! That would be so cool! I wonder what kind of questions they would ask us. Maybe they'll be like, "What's your favorite color?" or "Do you like pizza?" Haha, just kidding!I think if we had an English exam in 2024, it would probably have some reading and writing parts. We might have to read a story and answer questions about it, or write a little essay about our favorite animal or something. It would be so fun to show off our English skills!I bet the listening part would be really cool too. Maybe they would play us some songs or a conversation between two people and we would have to answer questions about it. That sounds like a blast!And don't forget about the speaking part! We would have to talk about our family or our hobbies or our favorite food. It would be so awesome to practice speaking English with other kids who are taking the exam too.I can't wait for 2024 to come around so we can show off our English skills in the Public English Level 2 exam. It's going to be so much fun and we're all going to do great! Let's start practicing now so we can rock that exam when the time comes. Go English!篇10Hey guys, have you heard about the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam? Today, I’m going to tell you all about it!First of all, this exam is super important for us students. It tests our English skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. So make sure you study hard and practice all those skills!In the reading section, you’ll need to read passages an d answer questions about them. Make sure you understand the main ideas and details in the text. Don’t forget to look for keywords to help you find the answers quickly!For the writing section, you’ll need to write an essay on a given topic. Remember to use proper grammar and spelling, and organize your ideas well. Maybe practice writing some essays in advance so you feel confident on exam day!In the listening section, you’ll hear conversations and talks, and then answer questions about them. Pay attention to details and take notes if it helps you remember key points. And don’t worry if you don’t catch everything the first time - just do your best!Last but not least, the speaking section is where you get to show off your English speaking skills. Practice speaking English with your friends or family, or even in front of a mirror. Don’t be shy - just do your best and show off everything you’ve learned!So, remember to study hard, practice all your English skills, and show off your best self on exam day. Good luck everyone, you can do it!。

公共英语二级阅读理解试题及分析(5)

Teaching PoetryNo poem should ever be discussed or “analysed”,until it has been read aloud by someone,teacher or student.Better still,perhaps,read it twice,once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end,so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears.All discussions of poetry are,in fact,preparations for reading it aloud,and the reading of the poem is,finally,the most telling “interpretation”of it—suggesting tone,rhythm,and meaning all at once.Hearing a poet read in his or her own voice,on records or on films,is obviously a special reward.But even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or,best of all,reciting it.I have come to think,in fact,that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than “analysing”it,if there isn’t time for both.I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry.Poetry is “a criticism of life”,and “a heightening of life”.It is “an approach to the truth of feeling”,and it can “save your life”.It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies.I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry.Those who don’t like it should not be forced to communicate this to anyone else.But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature,about its sound as well as its sense,and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it.【语篇导读】文章讲述作者作为英语教师,其目的之一就是让学生喜欢诗歌,并会在课堂上留出些时间来让学生听诗歌、思考诗歌。

人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music题型总结及解题方法(带答案)

人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music题型总结及解题方法单选题1、To the great _____ of the citizens, no one else was infected with the coronavirus except the 136 confirmed cases. A．relaxationB．disappointmentC．reliefD．surprise答案：C考查名词词义辨析。

句意：令市民大为宽慰的是，除了136例确诊病例外，没有其他人感染了冠状病毒。

A. relaxation放松；B. disappointment失望；C. relief解脱、宽慰；D. surprise惊讶。

结合“no one else was infected with the coronavirus”可知，知晓无其他人感染冠状病毒，市民肯定大感宽慰。

故选C 项。

2、After breakfast, I packed up and______ again.A．set outB．set upC．set downD．set in答案：A考查动词短语词义辨析。

句意：早餐后，我收拾好行李，再次出发。

A. set out出发；B. set up建立；C. set down记下；D. set in开始；到来。

由上文“After breakfast, I packed up”可知，早餐后，“我”收拾好行李后，再次出发，故选A。

3、The resolution will be significant for the nation to seize the period of strategic________as it faces the most complicat ed external environments.A．organizationB．oppositionC．opportunityD．occupation答案：C考查名词词义辨析。

全国公共英语等级（PETS）考试二级模拟试题含答案（4）

第⼆部分：英语知识运⽤第⼀节：单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．1. A new English -Chinese dictionary will soon ________ out .A. workB. comeC. giveD. hand2. As time went on, the theory she had stuck ________ correct .A. provedB. to provingC. to provedD. to prove3. The huge fire is reported to have _______ more than 300 people dead.A. remainedB. keptC. leftD. had4. ----- The art exhibition ______ by me _______ a great success .----- __________ !A. run, promises, CongratulationsB. made, whishes, CongratulationsC. run, expects , CongratulationD. made , seems , Congratulation5. ----- What's wrong with the book?----- One page is ________ .A. disappearedB. losingC. missingD. disappearing6. Before she went abroad she spent as much time as she could _____ English .A. practise to speakB. practising speakingC. practise speakingD. to practise speaking7. ----- Did you say you like the film TINATIC?----- _______. I said it's not bad .A. Not exactlyB. I don't know whyC. You're greatD. That's all right8. I don't think he could have done such a stupid thing last night, _______ ?A. do IB. could heC. has heD. did he9. It was until last year hat he ________.A.left his home town for a new startB. came to realize the importance of learning EnglishC. worked as an English teacher at a middle schoolD. set out to build a new house of his own10. A telephone call ______ him hurrying to his home town .A. madeB. forceC. sentD. let11. ----- Did you have ______ difficulty talking to the foreigner ?----- No. I only could not follow him when he spoke too fast .A. anyB. aC. someD. much12. The old lady has never ________ the house since she moved in.A. been awayB. leftC. livedD. stayed at13. ----- We're sure of winning the match.----- _______. We'll meet our match.A. Don't be so sureB. So are weC. It's out of questionD. I think so14. I have no one ______ me , for I can deal with it all by myself .A. helpB. to helpC. helpedD. to have helped15. I'd ________ them to stay at home the whole day.A. ratherB. betterC. preferD. agree第⼆节：完形填空阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C、D中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．Mrs White gave music lessons at a school. She had a good voice, 16 some of her high notes sounded like a door that 17 oiling. Mrs White knew her 18 well, and took every19 she could find to practise these high notes. As she 20 a small house, she could not practise 21 disturbing the rest of the family. So she usually went for long walks 22 the country road. But 23 she heard a car or a person 24 along the road, she stopped practising. She did not want to be heard, 25 she was very shy.One afternoon, a fast open car came up behind her so 26 and so fast that she did not hear it 27 it was only a few yards from her. She 28 some of her highest and 29 notes at that time. As the car passed, she saw an anxious 30 come over its driver's face. He stopped his car suddenly, 31 out and began to examine all the tyres 32 .Mrs White 33 to tell him what the noise he 34 really was. He got back into the and 35 .16. A. and B. as if C. besides D. except that17. A. required B. wants C. requiring D. was18. A. sound B. strength C. weakness D. music19. A. place B. chance C. point D. time20. A. had B. owned C. lived in D. stayed at21. A. with B. without C. for D. not22. A. through B. by C. near D. along23. A. as B. since C. wherever D. whenever24. A. step B. walk C. coming D. passed25. A. then B. for C. not because D. but26. A. silently B. quickly C. sudden D. slightly27. A. until B. about C. while D. as28. A. cried B. was prctising C. played D. was shouting29. A. excellent B. clearest C. most difficult D. easiest30. A. expression B. feeling C. suffering D. condition31. A. fled B. picked C. rushed D. jumped32. A. slowly B. angrily C. carefully D. quickly33. A. needn't B. didn't dare C. wanted D. pointed out34. A. had done B. reported C. noticed D. had heard35. A. drove off B. ran away C. driving out D. walked away第三部分：阅读理解AThere are stock markets（股票市场）in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stock, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell shares of a factory or company. And each share means certain ownership of a factory or company.Different people go to stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are not very rich, who buy stocks to try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money.Of course, investing（投资）money in the stock market is not the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or company may do badly. Then the stocks will go down, and the investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down.No wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling（赌博）.All are eager to make money by " gambling " in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to "gamble". Indeed, the stock market is an attractive and complex part of the business world.36. If you are a good investor, _____in the stock market.A.you can always make moneyB. you can tell exactly when the stock goes up or downC. you may sometimes lose moneyD. your gambling is always safe37. The passage mainly wants to tell us _____.A. how to buy or sell sharesB. A B C of stock marketC. the stock market is like gamblingD. investing money in the stock market is not the safest way38. Factories and companies are pleased that so many people "gamble" because _____.A. they can make them richB. they need more people to work for themC. they need their money to do businessD. some people win and some lose39. The word "complex" in the last sentence probably means _____.A. completeB. WorthyC. difficultD. modernB"As I stood in front of the grave(墓)of President Richard Nixon, I was thinking about the time 25 years ago when this president helped bring the United States and China closer together. Young people of our two countries should help this relationship grow."This remark was made by a Shanghai student when speaking to his fellow students at the Nixon Library in California, U.S.A. He was one of 80 middle school students from China attending a month-long "Youth Summit". The Summit was to mark the 25th anniversary （周年）of President Nixon's journey to China, which was the turning point in China-U.S. relations.The Youth Summit was aimed at increasing understanding and friendship between young students of the two countries through visits and discussions. Seventy-five American students were selected to visit China. They also visited the Nixon Library on July 21 before leaving for Beijing the next day. The head of the Library said he was pleased to see the American and Chinese students talking and laughing together.One Chinese student said, "I didn't find it particularly difficult to talk with Americans. We have our differences, but we have a lot in common. Dialogue is good for us."40. The works "Youth Summit" refer to _____.A. visits to the Nixon LibraryB. the Chinese students' visit to the U.S.C. a meeting discussing relations between China and the U.S.D. activities to strengthen the ties between the Chinese and American students41. The student from Shanghai thought about the time 25 years ago because it was when Nixon _____.A. diedB. visited ChinaC. became U.S. presidentD. started building the library in his name42. The text is mainly about _____.A. the China-U.S. relationsB. the Nixon LibraryC. President NixonD. the youth SummitC。

(完整版)公共英语二级考试阅读题及答案

PETS2-READING-1AIn the 1900's, American townspeople usually washed and brushed their teeth and combed their hair in the kitchen. Or they kept a water pitcher (大水罐)and a wash basin in their rooms and took care of these things there.The bathtub was a wash tub(澡盆)filled with water from the stove. If you were small enough you could sit down by drawing your knees to your chest. Otherwise, you washed yourself standing up. Often all the women and girls in the family bathed together. Then the men and boys did. In most families this was Saturday night because Sundays they went to church.A small number of families did have running water. But that depended on whether there was a water system where they lived and on whether they could afford the plumbing(水管设施). Some people had bathtubs in their homes as early as 1895. But many others did not have their first bath in a bathtub until 1910 or later when they were fifteen or sixteen years old.56In the first paragraph, "took care of" means "".［A］kept ［B］looked after ［C］used ［D］kept and used57. In order to use the water from the stove, there be a pipe connecting the tub with the stove. ［A］must ［B］seemed to ［C］needn't ［D］should58. Which of the following statements is true?［A］Males and females in the family took turns using the bathtub.［B］Some bathtubs were big enough for many people to bathe in at the same time.［C］All the women and girls of a family could bathe together standing up in the tub.［D］When several family members bathed together, they did not use the bathtub.59. Americans owned a bathtub as early as 1895.［A］Many ［B］Not all ［C］All ［D］Few60. We can infer(推断)that the plumbing at that time.［A］cost little［B］was more expensive than a water system［C］was too expensive for every family to afford［D］was not necessaryBCARIFF, Wales poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered Wales to celebrate the tradition(传统)of storytelling. "It might seem strange that people still want to listen to instead of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again, "said David Amibrose, director of Beyond the Border, an international storytelling festival(节)in Wales."Some of the tales, like those of the Inuit from Canada, are thousands years old. So our storytellers have come from distant lands to connect us with the distance of time. " he said early this month. Two Inuit women, both in their mid 60s, are among the few remaining who can do Kntadjait, or throat singing, which has few words and much sound.Their art is governed by the cold of their surroundings, forcing them to say little but listen attentively. Ambrose started the festival in 1993, after several years of working with those reviving (coming back into use or existence)storytelling in Wales."It came out of a group of people who wanted to reconnect with traditions and as all the Welsh are storytellers, it was in good hands here." Ambrose said.61. Ambrose believes that the art of storytelling.［A］will be more popular than TV ［B］will be popular again［C］started in Wales ［D］are in the hands of some old people62. From the tales told by the Inuit, people can learn.［A］about their life as early as thousands of years ago［B］why they tell the stories in a throat singing way［C］how cold it has been where the Inuit live［D］how difficult it is to understand the Inuit63. According to the writer, which of the following is not true?［A］Storytelling once stopped in Wales.［B］Storytelling has a long history in Wales.［C］Storytelling is always well received in Wales.［D］Storytelling did not come back until 1993 in Wales.64. The underlined phrase in good hands means.［A］controlled by rich people ［B］grasped by good storytellers［C］taken good care of ［D］protected by kind peopleCGreek soldiers sent messages by turning their shields(盾)toward the sun. The flashes reflected light could be seen several miles away. The enemy did not know what the flashes meant, but other Greek soldiers could understand the messages.Roman soldiers in some places built long rows of signal towers. When they had a message to send, the soldiers shouted it from tower to tower. If there were enough towers and enough soldiers with loud voices, important news could be sent quickly over distance.In Africa, people learned to send messages by beating on a series of large drums(鼓). Each drum was kept within hearing distance of the next one. The drum beats were sent out in a special way that all the drummers understood. Though the messages were simple, they could be sent at great speed for hundreds of miles.In the eighteenth century, a French engineer found a new way to send short messages. In this way, a person held a flag in each hand and the arms were moved to various positions representing different letters of the alphabet. It was like spelling out words with flags and arms. Over a long period of time, people sent messages by all these different ways. However, not until the telephone was invented in America in the nineteenth century could people send speech sounds over a great distance in just a few seconds.65. According to this passage, the Roman way of communication depended very much upon .［A］fine weather ［B］high tower［C］the spelling system ［D］arm movements66. Which of the following statements is true?［A］Neither the Greek soldiers nor their enemy could understand the message.［B］African soldiers shouted from tower to tower to pass message.［C］Telephone was invented by a French engineer.［D］Only by using telephone could people send speech sounds quickly.67. The African way of communication sent messages.［A］in a special way ［B］over a very short distance［C］by a musical instrument ［D］at a rather slow speed68. The way of communication made use of visible signs.［A］French ［B］Roman ［C］African ［D］AmericanDBecause we can feel that things are heavy, we think of weight as being a fixed quality in an object, but it is not really fixed at all. If you could take a one pound packet of butter 4, 000 miles out from the earth, it would weigh only a quarter of a pound. Why would things weigh only a quarter as much as they do at the surface of the earth if we took them 4 000 miles out into space? The reason is this: All objects have a natural attraction for all other objects; this is called gravitational attraction, but this power of attraction between two objects gets weaker as they get farther apart. When the butter was at the surface of the earth, it was 4 000 miles from the centre (in other words the radius(半径)of the earth is 4 000 miles). When we took the butter 4 000 miles out, it was 8 000 miles from the centre, which is twice the distance.If you double the distance between two objects, their gravitational attraction decreases two times two. If you treble(翻三倍)the distance, it gets nine times weaker(three times three). If you take it four times as far away, it gets sixteen times weaker (four times four)and so on. 69. The best title for this passage is.［A］The Earth Weight ［B］Weight in Space［C］Changing Weight on the Earth ［D］Weight on and off the Earth70. We can feel things are heavy because.［A］weight is a fixed quality in an object［B］they are far away from the centre of the earth［C］of the earth's strong attraction for them［D］they are not taken away from the surface of the earth71. If the distance between two objects is shortened by half, their gravitational attraction will. ［A］double ［B］become four times stronger［C］be the same ［D］get four times weaker72. If an object weighed one pound 8 000 miles above the earth, it would weigh on the surface of the earth.［A］6 pounds ［B］ 4 pounds ［C］9 pounds ［D］1/9 poundEAs more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some trips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably enjoy the experience. If you will be eating a good meal alone, choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion(消化). You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate(提前做准备)your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed. Take a folding(折叠)case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy(极其方便)for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!73. Who is the author's intended audience?［A］Working women who have no time for cooking.［B］Husbands and children of working women.［C］Working women who must travel on their own.［D］Hotel personnel who must attend to working women.74. Why is lightweight luggage important for the travelling businesswoman?［A］It provides space for dirty clothes.［B］It is easy to move.［C］It can double as a briefcase.［D］It is usually big enough to carry all business documents.75. Where would this passage most likely appear?［A］In a magazine specially for women.［B］In a restaurant and hotel guide.［C］In a news magazine.［D］In a journal for top ranking businessmen and women.第三部分：阅读理解56从上下文来看"took care of"应是"kept and used"之意，答案为D。

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1. Annual Grammy Awards 一年一度的格莱美音乐奖
2. ambassador n. 大使本文
1. Which of the following announcements is NOT true?
A. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will be celebrated next year.
Notes:
1. sight-reading n.事先无准备的演奏
2. attendance /E5tendEns/ n.到场,参加
3. rehearse v.排练,排演
1. Which of the following statements about judges at the festival is mentioned in the passage?
B. only have a little time to get ready
C. perform a new piece for the first time
D. know what grade they get by asking the judge
3. Based on the rules of the band group, _____________.
A. Judges at the festival choose all the pieces of music for the band.
B. Judges judge a band on tone, technique and five other things. C. Judges consider the group members’ stage presence while judging.
公共英语二级考试阅读理解训练题：Music
Music
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A Band Festival
One of the most important events of the year is the student band’s performance at the District Band Festival. When the group performs, three judges make comments on a piece of paper or on a tape recording. They take five things into consideration, such as tone, technique and stage presence. After the prepared performance, the band heads to another room for sight-reading1. Given seven minutes, the band sings through and then performs two new pieces for the first time to display their musical ability. The sight-reading judge then speaks to them about what they did well and how they can improve. The judges at the festival give letter grades to theband and base their decision on their overall musical performance. These grades use the following letters:“I”=excellent,“II”=good,“III”=fair, and“IV”and“V”being not at the standard. When choosing pieces for the band to perform, each member should carry his / her share of responsibility. Practicing after school is also expected. Attendance2 at these events is very important, because any difference from what has been rehearsed3 requires changing the balance of the whole group, and judges can only grade based on what they hear. The festival experience is always educational. It gives students a chance to perform challenging music and receive suggestions on what is going well and what can be better. All parents are heartily encouraged to attend and support their sons and daughters in this event!
4. According to the passage, we get to know that Jones _________.
A. each member of the group has a share of responsibility
B. students are expected to practice at home
C. students can attend the band performance at any time
D. Judges at the festival make unwritten comments on the group performance.
2. In the sight-reading ofபைடு நூலகம்the concert, students ____________. A. choose whether to perform sight-reading or not
As part of its 50th Celebration activities, the Recording Academy has named Jones its official ambassador2. As a member of the Academy for more than 40 years and a member of the Grammy Foundation’s Board of Directors since 1992, Jones will join in many cultural and educational music and art events over the next year and a half as the Academy celebrates its 50-year history with an eye toward the future.
B. musical artists regard it as the highest honor to receive a Grammy Award
C. the Grammy Awards begins to push new artists to become well-known
D. it centers on ensuring that more music can be presented to fans
D. students’ parents must join in the band festival
B
Academy Kicks Off 50th Celebration
The Recording Academy today said it will have a year-long celebration of its 50th AnnualGrammyAwards1, which will be shown live on TV from the Los Angeles Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2008. Recording Academy President, Neil Port-now will be joined by Quincy Jones and Joss Stone. Jones, a once Grammy winner, was one of the founding members of the Recording Academy. Stone helped show the official artwork for the 50th Grammy Awards. He has organized many activities for music fans, including the Grammy Museum, and the Grammy Brand fashion line. The Celebration starts on May 8 and will continue through 2008. Recording Academy Chairman Jimmy Jam, Los Angeles Chapter Governor Dave Koz, and other music industry VIPs will join it. Portnow said,“Over the past 50 years, the Grammy Awards has become the world’s most famous music TV broadcast and the highest honor given to music makers. The Grammy Awards continues to give never-before-seen live musical performances from new and well-known artists. At the same time, it continues to try its best to find musical excellence, calling for the wellbeing of music makers and ensuring music remains a deep-rooted part of our culture.”