第1题:
Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.
In fact, there was hardly any activity or social event that could not be set to Music. Weddings, births, christening, funerals, picnics, parades-- 21 had their musical accompaniment.
After the American Civil War (1860-1865), the Negroes had gained their freedom and were ready 22 a new type of music, 23 that would preserve their musical traditions but be fast and happy 24 their 25 freedom. They wanted something they could play as professional musicians for both black and white audiences. Jazz was the answer. It combined themes from Negro work songs, spirituals and blues, set to a fast beat, 26 the musicians improvising (即兴而作) as they went along, like the funeral marching bands. To be good, a musician had not only to remember his part but also 27 able to invent new variations on the spur (激励) of the moment.
Jazz 28 the people, but popular 29 is changed many times in form, style, and tempo. Each change added something 30 .
21.
A. which
B. that
C. all
D. those
第2题:
The new music was built out of materials already in______. (exist):blues,rock'n'roll,folk music.
第3题:
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The Muses invented music.
B.Music can bring people some feelings.
C.Music was from a Greek village.
D.Everyone is interested in pop music.
第4题:
A、Latter
B、Later
C、Lately
D、Late
第5题:
A
The music club
The music club needs two people. Read about the four people. How many things can each student do?
Ma Hui
I can’t sing and I can't dance. I can play the violin and the piano.
Petrus
I can’t dance, but I can sing. I can play the violin.
Angela
I can sing, but I can-t dance. I can play the trumpet and the guitar.
Albert
I can sing and dance. I can play the trumpet and the guitar.
( )21. How many things can Ma Hui do?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
第6题:
6. Most people like Jazz 107.9 FM,because it _________ very beautiful music. .
A,gives
B.takes
C.plays
D.brings
第7题:
B
Hip-hop dancing(街舞) is popular with many young people today. They like it because they can invent their own moves. They use this dance to show their love for life. It also shows that they feel good about life,that they just want to be themselves and enjoy life,and that they are not afraid of problems.
Hip-hop dancing has a history of more than 20 years. It first began in the 1980s in the U. S In early times,it was seen in New York and Los Angles. At that time,many young black people often danced to the music in the streets. They used their legs,arms,heads and even shoulders to dance. Many young people still use most of these moves today.
Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world because of the 1983 movie Flash Dance. Some people performed Hip-hop dancing in the movie. People enjoyed their perform-ance. They began to dance like them. Then it became popular. There are two kinds of Hip-hop dancing:new school and old school. More and more young people are learning Hip-hop dancing.People believe that it is a good way to exercise their bodies,and that it is good for their health.
( )26. Young people like Hip-hop dancing because ________
A.it has a history of more than 20 years
B.it first began in the U. S.
C. they can invent their own moves
D. many young black people often dance it
第8题:
听力原文:M: Did you buy a birthday present for your sister, Susan?
W: Not yet, but I've been thinking about getting her a tape. She is fond of classical music.
Q: Which tape would Susan like best?
(13)
A.The Best of Jazz.
B.Classical Favorites.
C.Christmas Carols.
D.Rock Music Collection.
第9题:
After contracting frontotemporal dementia, the 68-year-old lawyer
[ A] became more dependent on'his family.
[ B] grew fond of classical music.
[ C] recovered from language incompetence.
[ D] enjoyed loud Italian popular music.
第10题:
A、love my dog as much as loving me
B、love everything about me because you love me
C、tolerate my love for jazz music like your tolerating my dog
D、love jazz music the same as you love my dog