第 14 讲 Unit7 Feel the Rhythm
Section B What is the power of music?
Part 1：单词加油站
英文 音标 中文 英文 音标 中文
hats off (to sb) /hæts ɒf/ profession /prəˈfeʃn/
genius /ˈdʒiːniəs/ contribution /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
pianist /ˈpɪənɪst/ cartoon /kɑːˈtuːn/
gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ fair /feə(r)/
outdo /ˌaʊtˈduː/ fair and square
widen /ˈwaɪdn/ tape /teɪp/
soul /səʊl/ tap /tæp/
look down on /lʊk daʊn ɒn/ tap one's feet /tæp wʌnz fiːt/
Polish /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/
characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/ finger /ˈfɪŋɡə(r)/
valuable /ˈvæljuəbl/ schoolmate /ˈskuːlmeɪt/
proudly /ˈpraʊdli/ nowadays /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
funeral /ˈfjuːnərəl/ imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
young and old /jʌŋ ənd əʊld/
Part 2：课文知识讲
解
1b Chopin: A Great Inspiration
When the great composer Robert Schumann first heard a work
which was written by young Chopin, he said, "Hats off, gentlemen! A
genius!"
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was one of the greatest musicians in
history. During his short lifetime, he was celebrated as one of the
world's greatest pianists-even though he only gave around 30 concerts!
He was also a gifted composer who left behind more than 200 musical
works.
Chopin was born in a village in Poland. He didn't attend music
school until he was 16, but soon outdid his teachers. His parents sent
him to Vienna in 139 to widen his musical experience. By 1832, he had
made his way to Paris, the city that he would call home for the rest of
his life.
Chopin was not only a great pianist, but also a respected piano teacher. He often told his
students, "Put all your soul into it! Play the way you feel!"This is advice that is still followed by
musicians today.
Polish folk music was a kind of music that some people looked down on at the time-it was
seen as too simple and common. But it became an important characteristic in Chopin's music. His
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页 共 页use of Polish folk music caused people to see it as a valuable art form.
His music also helped build a nation which was divided up by other countries.By using
Polish folk music, Chopin seemed to be saying to the world, "We are our own country with our
own culture! We are our own people!" Chopin's music encouraged his people and helped them
keep going through years of difficulty. Today, the Polish people proudly think of Poland as the
country of Chopin.
When Chopin died from ill health at 39, thousands of people travelled from faraway countries
to attend his funeral. Today, people around the world still listen to his moving and often sad
music. It is studied in music schools, played by pianists, heard in films and on TV, and loved by
listeners young and old.
课文翻译
当伟大的作曲家罗伯特・舒曼第一次听到年轻的肖邦创作的作品时，他说：“先生们，脱帽致
敬！一位天才诞生了！”
弗雷德里克・肖邦（1810—1849） 是历史上最伟大的音乐家之一。在他短暂的一生中，他被誉
为世界上最顶尖的钢琴家之一 —— 尽管他只举办过大约 30 场音乐会！他同时也是一位极具天
赋的作曲家，留下了200 多部音乐作品。
肖邦出生在波兰的一个村庄。他直到 16 岁才进入音乐学校学习，但很快就超越了他的老师。
1829 年，父母把他送到维也纳，以拓宽他的音乐视野。到 1832 年，他来到了巴黎，这座城市成
为他余生的家园。
肖邦不仅是一位伟大的钢琴家，还是一位备受尊敬的钢琴教师。他常对学生说：“倾注你全部的
灵魂！用你内心的感受去演奏！” 这条建议至今仍被音乐家们遵循。
波兰民间音乐在当时是一种被一些人看不起的音乐 —— 被认为太过简单、通俗。但它却成为肖
邦音乐中最重要的特色。肖邦对波兰民间音乐的运用，让人们开始把它视为一种珍贵的艺术形式。
他的音乐还帮助凝聚了一个被列强瓜分的国家。通过运用波兰民间音乐，肖邦仿佛在向世界宣
告：“我们拥有自己的文化，我们是独立的国家！我们是独立的民族！” 肖邦的音乐鼓舞了他的
同胞，帮助他们度过了多年的艰难岁月。如今，波兰人民自豪地将波兰称为 **“肖邦之国”**。
肖邦 39 岁时因病去世，成千上万的人从遥远的国家赶来参加他的葬礼。直到今天，世界各地的
人们依然在聆听他动人且略带忧伤的音乐。这些作品在音乐院校中被研习，被钢琴家演奏，在电影
和电视中响起，被所有年龄段的听众深深喜爱。
【课文重点讲解】
1.composer
【含义】 n. _________
【搭配】 a great composer _________；a famous composer _________
【同根词】 _________ (v. 作曲；创作) → _________ (n. 作品；作曲)
【例句】 Chopin is a great composer in the world.
2.Hats off
【含义】 phr. _________
【搭配】 Hats off to sb. _________
【例句】 Hats off to the young musician!
3.genius
【含义】 n. _________
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页 共 页【搭配】 a musical genius _________；a genius at sth. …… _________
【同根词】 genius (n. _________) → gifted (adj. _________)
【例句】 Chopin was a genius in playing the piano.
4.pianist
【含义】 n. _________
【搭配】 a famous pianist _________；a great pianist _________
【同根词】 _________(n. 钢琴) → pianist (n. _________)
【例句】 He wants to be a pianist in the future.
5.even though
【含义】 conj. _________
【搭配】 even though + 句子 尽管……
【例句】 He kept playing even though he was tired.
6.gifted
【含义】 adj. _________
【搭配】 a gifted musician _________；gifted students _________
【同根词】 gift (n. _________) → gifted (adj. _________)
【例句】 Chopin was a gifted composer.
7.attend
【含义】 v. _________
【搭配】 attend school _________；attend a concert _________
【同根词】 attendance (n. _________)
【例句】 He didn’t attend music school until he was 16.
8.outdo
【含义】 v. _________
【搭配】 outdo others _________；outdo one’s teacher _________
【例句】 He soon outdid his teachers.
9.respected
【含义】 adj. _________
【搭配】 a respected teacher _________；a respected musician _________
【同根词】 respect (v. _________；n. 尊敬；敬意) → respected (adj. _________)
【例句】 He is a respected piano teacher.
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【含义】 n. _________
【搭配】 an important characteristic _________；musical characteristic _________
【同根词】 character (n. _________) → characteristic (n. _________；adj. 特有的；典型的)
【例句】 Folk music is a characteristic of his works.
11.valuable
【含义】 adj. _________
【搭配】 valuable advice _________；valuable art form _________
【同根词】 value (n. _________；v. 重视；珍视) → valuable (adj. _________)
【例句】 Polish folk music became a valuable art form.
12.difficulty
【含义】 n. _________
【搭配】 through years of difficulty _________；face difficulty _________
【同根词】 _________ (adj. 困难的；费力的) → _________ (n. 困难；困境)
【例句】 His music helped people go through difficulty.
13.proudly
【含义】 adv._________
【搭配】 speak proudly _________；think proudly _________
【同根词】 _________ (adj. 自豪的；骄傲的；得意的) → _________ (adv. 自豪地；骄傲地)
【例句】 People proudly call Poland the country of Chopin.
3a My Music Story
The present that changed my life was the guitar my father
bought me for my eighth birthday. I spent the next several months
learning to play the guitar.I often sat next to my father while he
showed me how to play a song. Then I went to my room and
practised until my fingers hurt. I had a lot of trouble at first. But
gradually, I became good at playing the guitar.
Some of my schoolmates invited me to join their band. At
first, I was too shy to play in front of people. Then I realized
that I enjoyed music more when I shared it with others. We had
great fun playing music and I made good friends with those in the
band. Nowadays, our band is getting more and more popular. We
often take part in performances both inside and outside our school.
Although I have become busier this year, I still love playing
the guitar and manage to find time for it. Music makes me happy
when I am feeling sad,and relaxes me when I am stressed. It will
always be part of my life.
Jack, age 15
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页 共 页汉语翻译 我的音乐故事
改变我人生的礼物，是父亲在我八岁生日时送我的那把吉他。在那之后的几个月里，我一心扑
在吉他学习上。父亲教我弹一首歌时，我常常坐在他身边认真聆听，随后便回到自己的房间反复
练习，直到手指酸痛才停下。起初，我遇到了不少困难，但渐渐地，我的吉他弹得越来越好了。
我的几位同学邀请我加入他们的乐队。一开始，我太害羞了，不敢在众人面前演奏。后来我意
识到，当把音乐分享给他人时，我能感受到更强烈的快乐。我们一起演奏音乐，乐趣无穷，我也
和乐队里的伙伴们成了好朋友。如今，我们的乐队越来越受欢迎，经常在学校内外参加各类演
出。
虽然今年我变得更忙了，但我依然热爱弹吉他，并且会努力挤出时间练习。当我难过时，音乐
能让我重拾快乐；当我压力大时，音乐能让我放松身心。它将永远是我生活中不可或缺的一部
分。
杰克，15 岁
【课文重点详解】
1.present
【含义】 n. _________；_________；_________；v. 颁发；赠送；呈现
【搭配】 birthday present _________；a valuable present _________；in the present _________；
present sb. with sth. _________
【同根词】 present (n./v.) → presentation (n. 展示；颁发)
【例句】 The guitar was the best present I received on my eighth birthday. 那把吉他是我八岁生日收到的
最好礼物。
2.gradually
【含义】 adv. _________
【搭配】 gradually improve _________；gradually become better _________
【同根词】 _________ (adj. 逐渐的；逐步的) → gradually (adv. _________)
【例句】 I gradually became good at playing the guitar after months of practice.
3.realize
【含义】 v. _________
【搭配】 realize one’s dream _________；realize the importance of_________
【同根词】 realize (v.) → realization (n. _________)
【例句】 She realized that sharing music with others brought more joy.
4.have great fun doing
【含义】 phr. _________
【搭配】 have great fun playing music _________；have great fun singing _________
【拓展】 _________ (n. 乐趣；快乐)；同义短语：have a good time doing /enjoy doing sth.
【例句】 We had great fun playing music together in the band.
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【含义】 phr. _________（强调克服困难后达成）
【搭配】 manage to do sth. _________；manage to find time _________；manage to finish _________
【同根词】 manage (v. _________) → _________ (n. 管理)；_________ (n. 经理)
【例句】 Although he is busy, he still manages to practice the guitar every day.
6.stress
【含义】 n. _________；v. _________
【搭配】 feel stressed _________；work stress _________；stress the importance of _________；be
stressed out _________
【同根词】 stress (n./v.) → stressful (adj. _________)；stressed (adj. _________)
【例句】 Music helps me relax when I am under stress.
【即学即用】
一、短语互译
1.hats off (to sb) → __________ 5.tap one's feet → __________
2.look down on → __________ 6.fair and square → __________
3.have great fun doing → __________ 7.young and old → __________
4.manage to → __________ 8.put one's soul into → __________
9.珍贵的礼物→ __________ 14.尽管；虽然 __________
10.实现梦想→ __________ 15.有天赋的音乐家 __________
11.感到压力的 __________ 16.上学 __________
12.强调…… 的重要性 __________ 17.超越老师 __________
13.一个伟大的钢琴家 __________ 18.一个受人尊敬的老师 __________
二、词汇变形
1.mystery（n. 神秘；谜）→ ____________（adj. 神秘的）
2.present（n. 礼物；v. 赠送）→ ____________（adj. 像样的；可赠送的）
3.present（n. 礼物；v. 赠送）→ ____________（n. 展示；颁发）
4.gradual（adj. 逐渐的；逐步的）→ ____________（adv. 逐渐地；逐步地）
5.realize（v. 意识到；实现）→ ____________（n. 意识到；实现）
6.realize（v. 意识到；实现）→ ____________（adj. 可实现的）
7.manage（v. 管理；设法做到）→ ____________（n. 管理）
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页 共 页8.manage（v. 管理；设法做到）→ ____________（n. 经理）
9.stress（n. 压力；v. 强调）→ ____________（adj. 有压力的；紧张的）
10.stress（n. 压力；v. 强调）→ ____________（adj. 感到压力的）
三、语法填空
1.Chopin __________(leave) many beautiful musical works for us.（一般过去时）
2.The music from the radio __________(sound) very sweet.（一般现在时）
3.I __________(gradual) love playing the guitar after practice.（词性转换）
4.He is the pianist __________ played at the concert last night.（定语从句引导词）
5.The song __________ we like best is composed by Chopin.（定语从句引导词）
6.They __________(have) a good time at the music party yesterday.（一般过去时）
7.My brother __________(manage) to finish his music homework on time.（一般现在时）
8.We __________(not look) down on folk music.（否定句）
9.Music often __________(help) us relax after study.（一般现在时）
10.My father __________(give) me a guitar as a birthday present.（一般过去时）
四、根据汉语意思填空
1.Chopin is a great __________(作曲家) in music history.
2.She is a __________(有天赋的) musician who can play many instruments.
3.The __________(特征) of his music is the use of folk elements.
4.We should not __________(轻视) traditional art forms.
5.His __________(贡献) to music will never be forgotten.
6.I received a guitar as a __________(礼物) on my eighth birthday.
7.Music can help people reduce __________(压力) in daily life.
8.Thousands of people attended Chopin's __________(葬礼) after he died.
9.My __________(同学) invited me to join their school band.
10.__________(现在), more and more young people love classical music.
Part 3：作文强化
Different Occasions, Different Music I Like
一、写作主题解析
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页 共 页核心：介绍你在不同场合（如学习、运动、放松、聚会等）喜欢的音乐类型，说明选择原因，表达音
乐对生活的影响。
要求：语句通顺，逻辑清晰，不少于 60 词（基础版）/100 词（提升版）。
二、基础版作文框架（入门级）
1. 开头（引出主题）
简单表达对音乐的喜爱：I like music very much. It is an important part of my life.
点明核心：I listen to different music on different occasions.
2. 中间（分场合描述）
场合 常用句型 示例
学习时 When I study, I like... Because it When I study, I like light classical music. Because it
helps me... helps me focus on my homework.
运动时 When I do sports, I prefer... It When I do sports, I prefer pop music. It makes me
makes me... energetic and excited.
放松时 After a long day, I enjoy... It can After a long day, I enjoy folk music. It can make me
make me... relaxed and calm.
3. 结尾（总结感受）
Music makes my life more colorful. I love listening to music!
4. 基础版常用词汇 / 短语
音乐类型：light music（轻音乐）、pop music（流行音乐）、folk music（民间音乐）、classical music
（古典音乐）
场合：study（学习）、do sports（运动）、relax（放松）、before sleep（睡前）
感受：focus（专注）、energetic（有活力的）、relaxed（放松的）、happy（开心的）
5. 基础版范文
I like music very much. It is an important part of my life. I listen to different music on different occasions.
When I study, I like light classical music. Because it is quiet and beautiful. It helps me focus on my
homework and study better. When I do sports, I prefer pop music. It has a fast rhythm. It makes me energetic
and run faster. After a long day, I enjoy folk music. It can make me relaxed and forget my tiredness.
Music makes my life more colorful. I love listening to music!
6. 基础版练习（仿写）
根据框架和范文，完成以下内容：
开头：I like music. It makes my life happy. I listen to different music ____________.
中间：
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页 共 页When I ____________（场合 1）, I like ____________（音乐类型）. Because ____________.
When I ____________（场合 2）, I prefer ____________（音乐类型）. It makes me __________.
结尾：Music is my good friend. I love it!
三、提升版作文框架（进阶级）
1. 开头（丰富表达）
升级句型：Music is like a magic key that opens the door to happiness. I can’t live without music, and I
choose different music for different occasions.
2. 中间（细节拓展）
增加场合：party（聚会）、travel（旅行）、when I feel sad（难过时）
丰富原因：用 “not only...but also...”“because of...” 等连接
加入具体例子：提到歌手、歌曲或个人经历
场合 进阶句型 示例
聚会时 When I am at a party with friends, I When I am at a party with friends, I always choose
always choose... It can make everyone... lively pop songs. It can make everyone dance and
laugh together.
难过时 When I feel sad, I listen to... It tells me... When I feel sad, I listen to encouraging songs like
"You Raise Me Up". It tells me to be brave and
never give up.
旅行时 While traveling, I enjoy... It matches the While traveling, I enjoy soft folk music. It matches
beautiful scenery and makes me... the beautiful scenery and makes me feel peaceful.
3. 结尾（深化感受）
Music not only brings me joy but also helps me through difficult times. It will always be my best
companion.
4. 提升版常用词汇 / 短语
音乐类型：lively pop songs（欢快的流行歌曲）、encouraging music（励志音乐）、soft music（柔和音
乐）、rock music（摇滚音乐）
场合：at a party（聚会）、travel（旅行）、feel sad（难过）、celebrate（庆祝）
高级表达：magic key（魔法钥匙）、can’t live without（离不开）、match the scenery（搭配风景）、
through difficult times（度过困难时光）、best companion（最佳伴侣）
5. 提升版范文
Music is like a magic key that opens the door to happiness. I can’t live without music, and I choose
different music for different occasions.
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页 共 页When I study, I like light classical music, such as Chopin’s works. It is quiet and smooth, so it helps me
focus on my tasks without distraction. When I do sports, I prefer lively pop music or rock music. The fast
rhythm makes me full of energy, and I can run farther or exercise longer. At parties with friends, we always
listen to popular songs and sing together. It makes the party more exciting and everyone feels happy. When I
feel sad or stressed, I listen to encouraging music like "You Raise Me Up". It comforts me and gives me
courage to face difficulties.
Music not only brings me joy but also helps me through difficult times. It colors my life and makes it more
meaningful. I will always love listening to music!
Part 4：课堂综合练习
一、词义选择填空
1.The old man is very __________(proud/proudly) of his grandson's achievements.（自豪的）
2.This is a __________(valuable/value) painting by a famous artist.（宝贵的）
3.He __________(outdo/outdid) his teachers in music when he was young.（胜过）
4.She has a strong __________(imagine/imagination) and can write beautiful songs.（想象力）
5.The __________(Polish/Poland) folk music is very popular in Europe.（波兰的）
6.He __________(tapped/tap) his feet to the rhythm of the music.（打节拍）
7.The __________(pianist/piano) played a beautiful piece at the concert.（钢琴家）
8.It's not __________(fair/unfair) to judge a person only by his appearance.（公平的）
9.His fingers were hurt after __________(practise/practicing) the guitar for hours.（练习）
10.The __________(champion/chance) of the music competition will get a scholarship.（冠军）
二、语法填空
1.Over the past ten years, we __________(listen) to many of Chopin's works.
2.The city __________(call) "the country of Chopin" is Poland.
3.He advised us __________(put) all our soul into playing music.
4.This is the best musical work that I __________(ever hear).
5.They __________(travel) from faraway countries to attend Chopin's funeral in 1849.
6.The music school __________(found) in 1920 has a long history.
7.When I feel sad, music __________(always make) me happy.
8.He didn't attend music school until he __________(be) 16 years old.
9.The band __________(become) more and more popular since it was set up.
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页 共 页10.We __________(take) part in many performances both inside and outside school this year.
三、选择题
1．The house _______ stands at the end of the street, with a beautiful garden in front, belongs to my
grandparents.
A．that B．who C．what
2．If we study hard with big dreams, there is nothing _________ can get in the way of our success.
A．who B．that C．whom
3．—Have you seen the movie My People, My Country（我和我的祖国）?
—Sure. It is the most moving movie ________ I’ve ever seen.
A．which B．what C．that
4．This is the first birthday gift _________ I received. I’ve kept it for many years.
A．which B．that C．what
5．It’s hard to say goodbye to the teachers ________ have spent the past three years with us.
A．which B．who C．what
6．—What did Candy say to the young people ________ want to become famous?
—She told them not to give up their dreams. Instead, they should fight on.
A．who B．which C．what
7．—Have you heard of the story of Mulan?
—Of course. Mulan is a brave girl ________ her father’s place to fight in the army.
A．that take B．which takes C．who takes
8．—What kind of dancers do you like, Scott?
—I prefer the dancers ________ are good at folk dance.
A．which B．whom C．who
9．—Who is the hero in your mind?
—Huang Danian. He is a scientist ________ has helped China make great progress in deep-sea exploration
(勘探).
A．where B．which C．who
10．Duolingo is a useful app ________ offers many language courses.
A．which B．who C．whose
11．Chengdu is an ancient but popular city ______ is famous for all kinds of delicious food.
A．which B．where C．who
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页 共 页12．— I think the poems ________ were written by Li Bai are beautiful.
— I agree with you.
A．which B．who C．whose
13．Avatar (阿凡达) is a fantastic 3D-screen movie ________ came out in 2009 by James Cameron, a great
director.
A．who B．when C．which
14．A best friend is a person _________ is always there when you need him or her. As the saying goes, “A
friend in need is a friend indeed.”
A．whom B．whose C．who
15．Mrs. Wang is an English teacher ________ makes her class lively.
A．which B．whose C．who
四、完形填空
For many people, music is just for fun. People use music for singing, dancing, and sometimes 1 .
But do you know that music can also help people? Music can be very powerful. It can make us feel better. There
are some doctors who heal (治疗) people with music. This is called music therapy (治疗) which means music
is 2 to help people be healthy or to get better if they are sick. The same 3 medicine is used.
Music therapy can help people with problems in their 4 . People who have Alzheimer’s disease
(阿尔茨海默症) often have trouble remembering things. Sometimes they can even 5 their names and
families. This can be very sad. Music can help 6 the part of the brain that helps people remember. One person
who 7 knows about music therapy is Gabby Giffords. In 2011, Gabby’s 8 was injured. Her
brain was so hurt that she could not speak any more. But after listening to music for many months, Gabby
Giffords learned how to 9 again.
Music can also help us in different ways. Scientists tell us that music can make us feel happier when we
are sad. Playing a musical instrument also helps us learn 10 at other things!
1．A．boring B．dangerous C．relaxing D．unusual
2．A．taken B．used C．listened D．made
3．A．about B．from C．to D．as
4．A．heart B．brain C．eyes D．arms
5．A．remember B．forget C．hate D．miss
6．A．get up B．look up C．wake up D．grow up
7．A．really B．seldom C．mostly D．partly
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页 共 页8．A．leg B．hand C．nose D．head
9．A．sing B．draw C．speak D．move
10．A．better B．worse C．faster D．best
五、语法填空
There are many kinds of music in the world, pop music, classical music, folk music and so on. Do you
know country music? It’s a kind of traditional music 1 is from the southern states of America. I like
it very much. It makes me feel 2 (relax) when I am tired. The guitars and songs will take me to
mountains and fields.
Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It’s easy 3 (understand), slow and
simple.
Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of 4 (America)
countryside. Many of the songs tell people about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops or 5
(dead). The life of the countryside can be hard. That’s 6 the words in the country music are often sad.
At first, people played the music only at family parties.
But it became more popular later. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made
them into records.
When people in the countryside moved to towns and cities to look 7 work, they took their
music with 8 (they). Country music continued to change and became popular all over America.
John Denver was one of America’s most famous country 9 (sing) in the 1970s. His song Take
Me Home, Country Roads is well 10 (know) and people still play it today.
六、任务型读写
阅读下文并回答问题。
In Germany, it’s quite common for children to learn an instrument. Music education is highly valued in
Germany, and many schools offer music classes. There are also chances for children to join music programs
or private lessons outside of school. Common instruments that children learn in Germany include the piano,
violin, guitar, etc. For example, I started learning the violin when I was around 6 years old. Although learning an
instrument isn’t necessary, it’s seen as a good activity for musical creativity. Now, I still enjoy the violin.
Ben, 20, Germany
Music is an important part of life in Germany. Many parents and teachers, who have played an instrument
before, often encourage young people to try it out. Our national star today, Ben Alfred, developed an interest
in the violin in his school’s music room when he was only 6 years old. The first time he was able to make a
sound with it, he felt like he’d won a million Euro (欧元)! He stuck with the violin for 8 years and got tons of
attention in the music field. ▲ Now he is playing for the school sports team in his university and has won
many matches with his teammates
Jack, 32, Germany, a Music &Sport Magazine Reporter
I am so proud to be Ben’s teacher. I know how talented he was in music, but I don’t know why he is
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页 共 页now playing football as his career (事业). I am not sure if he made a right choice. I believe it must have
something to do with his family. Some parents do not take a music career seriously because they believe music
plays a role of relaxation in daily life. Anyway, I don’t mind it. Ben is still a talented boy and a hero in my
heart.
Jessica, 46, a German International School
1．Did Ben start to learn the violin when he was around 6?
2．Who is Jessica?
3．What happened to Ben? Complete “ ▲ ” in the second text with about 20 words.
4．Do you think Ben made a right choice? Explain.
七、短文还原
Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft
music.
Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. It works for people
of all ages. 1 Soft music can help us fall asleep faster, wake up less during the night and feel more
rested in the morning. You may not notice the effects overnight, though. It could take as many as three weeks
to see any improvements.
2 The reasons aren’t clear yet. It may have something to do with the relaxing effect of a good
song. Music can have real physical effects, too. Soft music can lower our heart rate and slow down our
breathing. 3
Scientists say that for most people, music that has 70 beats per minute (bpm) works best. Classical, jazz
and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles. 4 You may need to
experiment(尝试) to make your own playlists. If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you
can find out by entering its title into songbpm.com. And remember to get the volume right. Make sure that the
final piece is one that slowly fades out(渐弱). 5
It is very important to get enough high-quality sleep. Before you go to bed tonight, play some soft music.
Then, just prepare to be rocked off to dreamland!
A．This prepares us for sleep.
B．Familiar songs work well, too.
C．Scientists like different kinds of music.
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页 共 页D．Why can soft music help us sleep better?
E．If not, you may be woken up by the sudden silence.
F．And it works much better for people with sleeping problems.
八、阅读理解
When you come to Guangdong, you will be amazed by its rich and colorful intangible cultural heritage
(非物质文化遗产). There are 63 types of intangible cultural heritage here, such as the Three-Roost Crane
Dance, Yingge Dance, and Guangdong Lion Dance. These dances are not just entertainment but also important
cultural forms. They are passed down through generations, showing the wisdom and creativity of the people
of Guangdong over thousands of years.
The Three-Roost Crane Dance
The The Three-Roost Crane Dance comes from Sanzao Island in Zhuhai. Dancers wear
crane costumes and mimic (模仿) crane’s graceful movements, showing people’s respect for
nature and wishes for good luck and peace.
Yingge Dance
Yingge Dance, from the Chaoshan area, is full of energy. Performers dress as heroes, carry
sticks or swords and dance to drumbeats. The dance mainly tells heroic stories about
Liangshan heroes saving Song Jiang from execution. Today, it has become a way for
working people to express joy and celebration.
Guangdong Lion Dance
Guangdong Lion Dance is a festive favorite, often seen during the Lunar New
Year. Two dancers control a lion costume, performing acrobatic (杂技的) moves to the
sound of drums and cymbals. It is believed to bring good luck and drive away bad spirits.
1．What is the Three-Roost Crane Dance mainly about?
A．A dance to celebrate heroes. B．A dance to drive away evil spirits.
C．A dance to perform acrobatic feats. D．A dance to mimic the movements of cranes.
2．What do performers in Yingge Dance often carry?
A．Drums and cymbals. B．Sticks or swords. C．Lion costumes.D．Crane feathers.
3．What is the purpose of Guangdong Lion Dance?
A．To celebrate the crane. B．To perform graceful movements.
C．To show the history of heroes. D．To bring good luck and drive away bad spirits.
4．According to the passage, which of the following statement is not true?
A．There are 63 types of intangible cultural heritage in China.
B．The three dances are for fun and forms of Chinese culture.
C．Yingge Dance tells heroic stories about Liangshan heroes saving Song Jiang from execution.
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页 共 页D．Guangdong Lion Dance needs two dancers that moves to the sound of drums and cymbals.
5．Where is this passage most probably from?
A．a science bookB．a travel website C．a culture magazineD．a student’s diary
九、书面表达
音乐将世间万事万物带进了美好的时空。每每听着音乐，就会忘记所有的烦恼和不快。音乐有
着无穷魅力！音乐是世界上最美的语言！请你以“Music Makes Me ______”为题写一篇英语短文。
要求：1.请补全标题；
2.短文不得出现任何真实人名、校名及其他相关信息；
3.词数 1—100词。
Music Makes Me ______
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