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The room was filled with laughing children. Nina saw Luz, James and others from her class. The bright, sunny room left her no place to hide. A few teachers sat on chairs. They waited for the children to become quiet.
“Hi, Nina!” Luz called out. “I didn’t think you would try out. You are so timid(胆怯的) in front of people.” “That’s not true,” Nina said. “I’m not shy at all.”
“Yeah, right,” Luz chuckled(轻声地笑) and ran off to find a seat. One by one the students got up on the stage(舞台) and did their acts.
“Nina Martinez!” a voice called out. It was Mrs. Brent, the music teacher. Nina rose from her chair. She felt small as she walked to the huge, empty stage. Her face was hot and her shaking hands were as cold as ice. “I-I-” Nina began, and then stopped. “I can’t,” she said softly.
“Close your eyes,” said Mrs. Brent gently. “Forget about everyone else. Just sing.”
Nina felt silly, but she gave it a try. She closed her eyes and raised her voice and sang out. Her hands stopped shaking. The song was so nice that everybody enjoyed it.
Nina heard Mrs. Brent clap (鼓掌) loudly at the end of her song. “That’s the first time I have really heard your voice,” she said. “You are in the show!” Nina let out a big sigh(叹息) and smiled happily.
1．What was the weather like that day?
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Snowy. D．Cloudy. 2．Why did Luz laugh as he ran off to his seat? Because . A．he thought Nina looked silly B．he thought Nina was very funny
C．he did not believe Nina was telling the truth D．he did not believe Nina had a good music teacher
3．When Nina walked to stage, her face was hot and her hands were cold. That’s because she was . A．very excited B．badly ill C．too nervous D．so happy
4．Mrs. Brent told Nina to just sing for herself. It showed that Mrs. Brent . A．wanted Nina to do well
B．thought Nina’s voice was too soft
C．did not think Nina would be in the show D．did not think Nina would remember the song
5．Which word best describes Nina at the end of the story? A．Silly. B．Lucky. C．Proud. D．Terrible.
D
16、Rock and roll music developed in the United States in the early nineteen-fifties. It was based on the music called rhythm and blues that was performed by African American musicians.
Early rock and roll singers developed their own kinds of music. Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan were the most popular rock and roll musicians in the early 1960’s. All were American. Then, in 1964, a new rock and roll group from England invaded America: the Beatles.
Some people say the Beatles’ music shook America like an earthquake. The Beatles changed rock and roll forever. Their early songs were influenced by American rock and roll musicians, including Chuck Berry. But the Beatles looked different and sounded different from any musical group before them. The Beatles released their first album in the United States in 1964, when all of the top five records in America were by the Beatles. In 1967, they released an album called “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” It was one of the first “concept” albums. That is, all the songs were linked by a common story or idea.
The popularity of the Beatles led the way for more rock and roll bands from England to become popular in America. The Rolling Stones was the most important of these bands. The Rolling Stones is one of the few groups from the 1960’s that is still performing and recording today. In 1965, the group recorded one of its most famous songs, “Satisfaction”.
The musical instrument most linked to rock and roll is the guitar. Experts say Jimi Hendrix was one of the most influential guitar players in rock and roll during the late 1960’s. His “Purple Haze” was liked by many people.
By the 1970’s, rock and roll music became known as rock music. It expanded into many new forms. For example, there was country rock, hard rock, acid rock, and heavy metal rock. Punk rock, jazz rock, and glitter rock.
In the middle 1970’s, experts say rock music regained some of the energy of early rock and roll. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band became popular with their album “Born to Run”. Springsteen’s music was like the lively rock and roll music of the early nineteen-sixties. Many of his songs were about social issues. He sang about the effects of unemployment and the war in Vietnam. 1．（小题1）The main topic of this passage is _______. A．the history of American music B．the famous rock and roll groups
C．the new forms of rock and roll music D．the development of rock and roll music
2．（小题2）Which of the following matches is NOT true? A．the Beatles — Chuck Berry B．the Rolling Stones — Satisfaction C．Jimi Hendrix — Purple Haze D．Bruce Springsteen — Born to Run
3．（小题3）Whose songs were mainly about social problems like unemployment and war? A．Elvis Presley’s. B．Bob Dylan’s. C．Jimi Hendrix’s. D．Springsteen’s.
4．（小题4）From the passage, we can know that _______. A．one of the Rolling Stones’ albums was called “concept” B．rock and roll music had many different forms at the beginning C．rock and roll music probably came from African American music D．the Beatles and the Rolling Stones became popular at the same time
E
17、 There are some popular family videos that are being posted on Chinese social media these days. In these videos, a young child calls out to their mother or father; the parent comes into the room smiling, turns around and calls out to their own parent; the grandparent then comes into the room smiling and calls out to their parent---the great- grandparent.
The form of these videos is being described as the “four-generation (四代人的) challenge”. It started on Douyin and has been popular in social media in other countries. People from all over the world have talked much about the videos and even made their own. The videos also make some people remember their family members who have been dead and remind them to love what they have. “Because of the video, I will visit my grandmother this weekend,” a Twitter user wrote.
“I have to say that family love is usually a strong value in China,” wrote Justin. “The ?four-generation? videos have not only touched foreign viewers, but also given them a deeper look into Chinese family values.” In most East Asian cultures, many generations of a single family like to live together. This is called an extended family (大家庭). In most Western countries, most families are nuclear families (小家庭), or families that are made up of just children and their parents.
In Western culture, private secrets and independence are highly valued. Kids usually move out of the house after they turn 18. Many of them work part-time jobs in order to pay for college. If they
choose to continue living with their parents after becoming an adult, it can be seen as a sign of immaturity (不成熟).Although family forms in the East and West may be different, the love and connections between family members are the same. That might be why the “four- generation” videos have won so many hearts around the world.
1．A Twitter user wants to visit his grandmother because he . A．has no choice but to do so C．lives in a single-parent family
B．is reminded by his parents
D．is touched after watching the videos
2．The underlined part in Paragraph 3 refers to . A．advise them to visit their Chinese relatives B．let them know more about Chinese family values C．give them a chance to move their families to China D．ask them to do something valuable for Chinese families 3．The word “independence” in Paragraph 5 means “ ”. A．自由
B．独立
C．快乐
D．成长
4．The “four-generation” videos are popular because . A．Justin has already written some reviews B．family forms in the East and West are similar C．the love between family members is the same D．many generations of a single family live together
F
18、He came again the next day and worked until it was time to leave. His name was Jerry. He was 12 and had been at the Children’s Home(孤儿院)since he was only four. I thought of him. He was honest(诚实). For example, the handle (柄) of the ax (斧)broke one day. Jerry said the Children’s Home would mend it. I handed him some money to pay for it. He wouldn’t take the money. \ broke it. I didn’t hit the wood in the right place. \
________________________________. And it was a weak handle. I’ll speak to the seller. \that he would take the money.
Another thing about Jerry was that he would do those little but helpful things. The things would not be badly needed but would make life so much easier. For example, he found a hole near the fireplace. \some wood in the hole, mama. Then when a sudden storm(暴风雨)comes up, you can stay warm. \One cold day, Jerry sat close by me near the fire. We watched the fire bum. He suddenly talked of something he had never talked of before. \特别) next to the fire\But you were four, Jerry, ’when you came to live at the Children’s Home. Do you still remember your mother?\