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Music Opera at Music Hall:1243 Elm Street.The season runs June through August,with additional performances in March and September.The Opera honors Enjoy tho Arts membership discounts.Phone:241-2742.http://www.cityopera.com. Chamber Orchestra:The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street,which offers several concerts from March through June.Call 723-1182 for more information.http://www.chamberorch.com. Symphony Orchestra:At Music Hall and Riverbend.For ticket sales,call 381-3300.Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend.http://www.symphony.org/home.asp. College Conservatory of Music (CCM):Performances are on the main campus（校园）of the university,usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.CCM organizes a variety of events,including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet,CCM's Philharmonic Orchestra,and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D.cards ban attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183.http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar. Riverbend Music Theater:6295 Kellogg Ave.Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long.Phone:202-6220. http://www.riverbendmusic.com. 【1】Which number should you call if you want to see an opera? A. 241-2742. B. 723-1182. C. 381-3300. D. 232-6220. 【2】When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra? A. February. B. May. C. August D. November. 【3】Where can students go for free performances with their ID cards? A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall. C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music Theater. 【4】How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places? A. It has seats in the open air. B. It gives shows all year round. C. It offers membership discounts. D. It presents famous musical works. |
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What are two things that make humans different from animals? One is language, and the other is music. It is true that some animals can sing (and many birds sing. better than a lot of people). However, the songs of animals, such as birds and whales, are very limited. It is also true that humans, not animals, have developed musical instruments. Music is strange stuff. It is clearly different from language. However, people can use music to communicate things—especially their emotions. When music is combined with speech in a song, it is a very powerful form of communication. If music is truly different from speech, then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain. The scientific evidence suggests that this is true. Sometimes people who suffer brain damage lose their ability to process language. However, they don't automatically lose their musical abilities. For example, Vissarion Shebalin, a Russian composer, had a stroke in 1953. It injured the left side of his brain. He could no longer speak or understand speech. He could, however, still compose music until his death ten years later. On the other hand, sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability, but they can still speak and understand speech. Why does music have such a strong effect on us? That is a harder question to answer. Geoffrey Miller, a researcher at University College, London, thinks that music and love have a strong connection. Music requires special talent, practice, and physical ability. That's why it may be a way of showing your fitness to be someone's mate. For example, singing in tune or playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control. You also need a good memory to remember the notes. And playing or singing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition. Finally, when a man sings to the woman he loves, it may be a way of showing off. However, Miller's theory still doesn't explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply. For scientists, this is clearly an area that needs further research of sounds influence our emotions so deeply. For scientists, this is clearly an area that needs further research. 【1】What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A.To introduce the main topic. B.To show the author's attitude. C.To analyze causes. D.To describe a process. 【2】Music is considered especially powerful when it . A.is translated into a language B.is combined with speech C.is sung by some famous musician D.is mixed with the cry of an animal 【3】The example of Vissarion Shebalin is used to show that . A.he is one of the luckiest person B.he is really interested in composing music C.the brain processes music and language separately D.music and language are two different things for some 【4】What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A.Effects of music on humans works. B.A study on how music we... C.Reasons why music affects us. D.Ways of using music in daily life. |
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Deisha walked up and down as she waited backstage. This would be her most important piano performance yet. At ten years old, she was the youngest performer in the recital (音乐演奏会). She had practiced playing her song more than 30 times that week. When she closed her eyes at night the music played over and over again in her head. Now that the day had arrived. Deisha was not sure she was ready. She smoothed her hair and picked a piece of lint (绒毛) from the new dress that her mother had bought for her. She noticed that her hands were shaking. How could she play the notes of the song if her hands were shaking? She tried to concentrate on steadying (稳住) them, but they play only shook more. Deisha’s piano teacher, Ms. Neal, walked up to speak to her. “I have something for you.” she said, putting a smooth black stone into Deisha’s hand. “It’s a special stone. There’s no other one like it in the world. You’ve practiced so much; you don’t need anything else.” The stage lights reflected off the rock. “Thank you,” Deisha said. When Deisha’s name was called, she rubbed the stone, stepped onto the stage, and played better than ever. After her performance, she noticed that Ms. Neal had a whole bag of black stones. “Why did you say this one was so special?” she asked. The teacher responded, “Because, like your talent, it belongs only to you.” 【1】Why did Deisha hear the piano music in her head at night? A.She had practiced many times. B.She wanted to remember the song forever. C.She listened to the song every day. D.She liked this piece of music very much. 【2】Before the performance began, Deisha . A.was dissatisfied with her new dress B.waited impatiently backstage C.was too nervous to keep her hands steady D.forgot the notes suddenly 【3】According to the text, Ms. Neal thought that . A.Deisha was fully prepared for the recital B.it was difficult to play the piano C.it took talent to play the piano D.Deisha owned many things 【4】What does the writer want to show? A.Practice leads to a perfect performance. B.People are talented in their own way. C.Rubbing a stone can bring good luck. D.Performing in front of people is hard. |
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Last week I did something that scared me. I stood in front of nearly 200 financial planners and I talked to them about why financial blogs are a good thing. I'm a confident writer. I've been doing this long enough that I know my strength and my limitations. I'm less confident as a speaker. I don't have time to pause to collect my thoughts. I'm not able to edit. I'm afraid of being trapped in a corner without being able to talk my way out. Basically, I'm scared to speak. It would be easy to simply refuse the chances that come my way. When somebody asks me to speak in front of a group, I could say "no". When radio and television stations call for an interview, I could say "no". But for the past two years, I've been following my own policy to say "yes" to new chances. To say "yes" is to live in fear. My goal is to continually improve myself to become better than I am today. One way to do that is to do the things that scare me, to take them on as challenges, and to learn from them—even if I fail. In mid-November, a local station asked me to appear on live television. "I realize it's short notice," the producer wrote, "but we'd love to have you on the show if you're available tonight." I was frightened. I thought about recent taped television interviews that I had hated. I was afraid of what might happen. But I also thought about the things that had gone right. I thought of how my speaking skills had improved over the past year. And then I thought of the book I was reading, a book that I had bought for $1.29 at the local store. The Magic of Thinking Big was a huge bestseller during the 1960s. Written by Dr. David Schwartz, a professor at Georgia State University, the book contains dozens of practical tips on how to take risks to achieve big goals. Schwartz argues that nobody will believe in you until you believe in yourself. So when the television producer asked if I wanted to appear on his show, I thought big. "Sure," I said. "I'll do it." I acted confidently, but on the inside I was frightened. What I needed was techniques to build up my confidence and to overcome my fear. 【1】Why is the author afraid of speaking in public? A.He is aware of his potential. B.He has few chances to talk. C.He is not able to edit what he says. D.He likes writing better. 【2】The underlined words "my own policy" in Paragraph 3 probably mean . A.self-improving through challenges B.hesitating before chances C.turning down the invitations D.saying yes to fear 【3】The author mentioned the book The Magic of Thinking Big mainly because . A.it was inspiring B.it was a bestseller C.its author was famous D.its price was attractive |
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Study abroad Every year, thousands of students choose to study abroad for the summer, six months, a year or longer. Here are some things you need to know before you make such a decision. Why do it? Living in another country will help you learn about the culture of another land. You will see the world in a new way. 【1】 Many companies today want employees who speak a second language or who have experienced living or working in another country. Making the right choice To choose the right country or school, ask yourself these questions: 【2】 Do I want to live with a host family(寄宿家庭), with roommates, or alone? How much do I want to pay? 【3】 Get your passport and visa(签证)early! Before you go,learn as much of the language as you can, and read about the customs(风俗) of your host country.Also,talk with people who have experience studying abroad. Call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there. Once you are there After the first few weeks it's usual to feel a little homesick. 【4】 Just be open to meeting new people and having new experiences. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings. 【5】 A.Getting ready to go B.Improving your language skills C.You'll miss your family and friends. D.How long do I want to study abroad? E.Make a phone call to the“ study abroad” office. F.Always keep an open mind and you will succeed. G.Studying abroad is also excellent training for the working world. |
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Jenna had graduated from her middle school and was lucky enough to be admitted to Westwood College. She was ready for new ___at the college and filled with confidence. ___, she didn’t expect it that college life was quite ___. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be ___ for her to be selected. Two hours later, the ___read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart ___ as the list ended without her name. Feeling ___, she walked back to her dormitory carrying her schoolbag full of homework. Arriving at the dormitory, she started with ___. She had always been a good math student, but now she was ___. She moved on to English and history, and was ____ to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to ____ math for the time being. The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school ____. Mrs. Biden wasn’t as enthusiastic as Jenna. "I’m sorry, ____ we have enough ____ for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then." Jenna smiled ____ and left. "Why is college so different?" she sighed. Later in math class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much ____. By the end of the class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d ____to try to fit in with her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d ____, but she knew she had to try. College was just as her mom had said, "You will feel like a small fish in a big pond ____a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the ____fish you can be." 【1】A.decisions B.challenges C.problems D.exercises 【2】A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Otherwise 【3】A.normal B.necessary C.different D.desperate 【4】A.simple B.troublesome C.certain D.difficult 【5】A.editor B.judge C.boss D.candidate 【6】A.stopped B.jumped C.sank D.changed 【7】A.awful B.lonely C.happy D.strange 【8】A.English B.history C.science D.math 【9】A.working B.struggling C.complaining D.improving 【10】A.bothered B.ashamed C.pleased D.shocked 【11】A.show up B.make for C.give up D.prepare for 【12】A.committee B.team C.newspaper D.radio 【13】A.and B.so C.or D.but 【14】A.writers B.players C.speakers D.readers 【15】A.brightly B.weakly C.widely D.happily 【16】A.courage B.lack C.hope D.sorrow 【17】A.hesitate B.refuse C.continue D.attempt 【18】A.succeed B.complete C.agree D.accompany 【19】A.in the hope of B.in honor of C.in case of D.instead of 【20】A.tallest B.best C.hardest D.gentlest |
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about 【1】 (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, 【2】 some of them looked very anxious and 【3】(disappoint) . When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next 【4】 the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike 【5】 (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused 【6】 (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept 【7】(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“【8】 anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It s 【9】 (I )”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Five others on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers 【10】(sudden) became friendly to one another. |
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假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 My dream school starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. There is three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon. We didn’t need to do so many homework. Therefore, we have more time for after-school activities. For example, we can do reading for one and half hour and play sports for one hour every day. My dream school look like a big garden. There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom buildings. We can lie on the grass for a rest, or sat by the lake listening music. The teachers here are kind and helpfully. They are not only our teachers and also our friends. |
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假设你是李明，你打算和几位朋友在暑假进行一次探险旅行。请根据所给信息，给住在另一座城市的外籍朋友Peter 发一封电子邮件介绍这次旅行计划，并邀请他一起旅行。 地点：海南岛 时间：7 月 15 日—21 日 主要活动：远足、爬山、游泳、篝火晚会等 注意事项：请带好游泳衣和护照 注意：1 词数 100 左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）； 2 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3 篝火晚会campfire party; 护照 passport _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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