美妙音符，人生乐章

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第一部分 语言基础

第一节 单句语法填空

1.After talking to Tom,I managed to persuade him to drop his ______(origin)plan,which was impractical.

2.Senior high school students can take part in ______(vary)after-school activities.

3.Finally getting the answer he wanted,the teacher smiled with ______(satisfy).

4.Completely ______(absorb) in anger, the man criticized me and made many cruel remarks.

5.All the audience were impressed with the ______(perform)given by Matt.

6.Checking different sources enables us ______(draw)a more informed conclusion.

7.The majority of the participants in the trial soon recovered after careful ______(treat).

8.Some necessary ______(equip) as well as food and clothes was sent to the disaster area after the earthquake happened.

9.His movie won several ______(award) at the film festival,which was beyond his wildest dream.

10.These facts are enough ______(prove)that he is right.

11.Unless ______(invite),he will not come back to the company.

12.Scientists once figured that the theory was based on a wrong ______(assume).

13.______our relief,we finally found the best solution.

14.I like going to rock concerts,because they are really ______(energy)and exciting.

15.I will spare some time to participate in sports activities, ______(aim) to build up my body and free myself from the heavy work of studies.

第二节 完成句子

1.因为你，我们爱上了这座城市。

Because of you,we __________________________this city.

2.计算机的使用使得更多的人能在家办公。

The use of computers has made ______possible __________________to work from home.

3.众所周知，地球围绕着太阳转。（as引导非限制性定语从句）

______ ______ ______to us,the Earth moves around the Sun.

4.他快步跑回家，看上去好像出了什么岔子。

He quickly ran home,looking ____________there was something wrong with him.

5.我宁可要我挚爱的亲人，而不要天下所有的宝石。

I____________have my beloved relatives than all the precious stones in the world.

6.他们正在为这个节目试用一名新的主持人。

They're ____________a new presenter for the show.

7.教授进入了演讲厅，后面跟着一群学生。（过去分词作状语）

The professor entered the lecture hall, ____________a group of students.

8.从那时起，她们相依为命。

______ ______ ______,they depended on each other for survival.

9.她设法按时完成了工作。

She managed to ____________her work on time.

10.今天有这么一位贵宾与我们共处是我们的荣幸。

______ ______ ______ ______have such an important guest with us today.

第二部分 阅读

第一节

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

If you want to learn something new in your spare time,there are some choices for you.

AR Workshop

AR Workshop is a DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for decorating home from raw materials.Join an instructor-led workshop where you can make wood signs, framed signs, round signs, centerpiece boxes and more! AR Workshop will help you take your home decoration to the next level and have fun while creating it!

Artistic Elements Dance

Artistic Elements' aim is to develop dancers with excellent, professional technique,the humble (谦虚的) character and team spirit.We offer Beginner to Pre-Professional Level Classes to dancers from 18 months to adults in the styles of ballet, jazz, hip hop and more! Our experienced teachers all well-trained are willing to share the love of dance with each student who walks through our doors and ensure our dancers train safely in a positive environment.In addition to group classes, Artistic Elements offers private lessons, open master classes and birthday parties.

Melody Music Studios

Melody Music Studios offers exciting music and voice lessons, in the student's home or the instructor's personal studio.We offer all styles, traditional and by ear, in a fun and positive environment.There's a grace period (宽限期) of three business days to cancel after the trial lesson, and if you're not satisfied, it's free! So you have nothing to lose to sign up today!

My Gym of Brentwood

My Gym is the expert in children's fitness.It has good programs and facilities (设备)designed to help children 6 months through 13 years of age develop physically and mentally.Our structured,age-appropriate,weekly classes include music,dance,games,special rides, gymnastics, sports and more.Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance,coordination(协调)and flexibility while developing social skills and confidence.

1.Which one can make your new home more beautiful?

A.Melody Music Studios.B.My Gym of Brentwood.

C.AR Workshop.D.Artistic Elements Dance.

2.What do you know about Artistic Elements Dance?

A.It provides various courses for dancers of all ages.

B.Its teachers can give professional training to learners.

C.It provides summer and winter camps for dance lovers.

D.It only focuses on developing dancers'professional dancing skills.

3.Who will probably go to My Gym of Brentwood?

A.Tom,a 6-week-old boy,who was born with a weak heart.

B.Mark,a 12-year-old student,who wants to get stronger.

C.Tony,a 31-year-old teacher,who likes to build up his body.

D.John,a 65-year-old retired man,who wants to kill his spare time.

B

It is a windy day.Glenn Gould has got a coffee cup sitting on the piano top and is working on a piece of music written by Bach.As he plays,he gets so totally lost in the music that suddenly,he stands up,and walks in what looks like a dream to the window.

There's a total silence.Then the Bach flows out of him.He's still playing, but in his head.Then he turns,wanders back,sits down on a low chair in front of the piano and picks up right where his voice left off,but now with new energy.

Gould, the greatest interpreter of Bach, is a strange man.He doesn't like to practise.Instead, he'll prepare for concerts mentally, running the piece over and over and playing with imaginary fingers.

Gould, for some reasons, reminds me of Michael Jordan playing basketball or Etta James singing the blues: There's a concentration that's so deep that it feels special, like a kind of“flow”.

“When you are in it, you lose track of everything except what you're doing,”writes neuroscientist Daniel Levitin.“There was a surgeon, who wasn't aware that the roof of his operating room had collapsed until he was done with the surgery.In this state, what you think becomes what you do.You get blissfully lost in an activity,forgetting time,yourselves and your problems.”

How does one get there? That's still a mystery.Practice is important.Strong will matters.Talent helps.When you find your“flow”, your brain changes.Hunger and thirst matter less.You are chemically released and can now wander far and wide.Yes, you have no idea where you are or how this is happening.But once you find your“flow”, it's one of the most wonderful experiences ever.

When I watch Glenn Gould walking back to his piano,I see a man living in heaven,if there is one.

4.How does Glenn Gould usually prepare for concerts?

A.By drinking coffee to get more energy.

B.By running the pieces in his head first.

C.By practising over and over on the piano.

D.By doing exercise in his sweet dreams.

5.Which of the following best describes being in the state of“flow”?

A.Encouraged.B.Worried.

C.Absorbed.D.Absent-minded.

6.What does the underlined word“blissfully”in paragraph 5 mean?

A.Happily.B.Occasionally.

C.Unnecessarily.D.Hardly.

7.What is less likely to help us find our“flow”?

A.Practice.B.Will.C.Talent.D.Desire.

C

From the concert halls of Europe to the tech industries of the United States,C.J.Santos has created a story across the globe.

Born in Brazil, Santos moved to Switzerland at the age of 18, and earned degrees in both music performance and business administration there.During his next 10 years of“intense”career as a professional musician, he spent most of his time on the road.“I had the honor to perform in the top concert halls in Europe,”Santos said.“It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity.This was a unique experience,and I carry its benefits with me to this day.”

Through these experiences, Santos was able to become fluent in six languages.With these skills under his belt, Santos worked with his wife, who is also fluent in four languages,to develop a small translation business.

“Running it with no prior business experience was a challenging but exciting learningby-doing experience,”Santos said.“In addition, the translation industry experienced a massive digital transformation in the last decade.”

This brought Santos to an MBA/M.S.program in business analytics and information management, where he got rich experience, knowledge and perspectives in different industries.The program provided him with something he clearly enjoys in life.“It helped me take the most advantage of the translation industry's digital transformation.What I gained from the program is more than what I managed in the 15 years in Europe,”he added.

As Santos continues to grow his business,he's also working as an advisor.“The world's digital transformation has advanced at high speed,”he said.“To me,it's very exciting to be a valuable resource to those who need help to board the digital express.”

8.What did Santos think of his career as a musician?

A.Stable but stressful.B.Tiring but rewarding.

C.Unique and enjoyable.D.Demanding and fruitless.

9.What drove Santos to take up the MBA/M.S.program?

A.His strong desire for a master's degree.

B.The challenge of starting a new business.

C.His lack of education background in business.

D.The demand for a learning-by-doing experience.

10.What is paragraph 5 mainly about?

A.The great variety Santos enjoys in life.

B.The application of digital transformation.

C.The benefits Santos got from the program.

D.The viewpoint of Santos on the translation industry.

11.In which aspect does Santos probably offer help as an advisor?

A.Digital solutions.B.Business analysis.

C.Translation skills.D.Resource management.

D

Imagine a plate holding two strawberries, identical in appearance.One came from a supermarket, meaning it was probably harvested when it was still unripe.By the time it reached the plate,it may have been off the vine for weeks.The other strawberry was picked from a garden minutes before being eaten.

The first one will probably taste soft and sour.The second is likely to be sweet and the flavor will linger in the mouth.The two berries differ from each other in the same way that hearing Bach's music in a concert hall differs from listening to it on an old recorder.The home-grown fruit is an edible(可食用的)case for cultivating a home garden.

Those who long consider gardening a waste of time argue that it seems ridiculous.Convenient, well-stocked supermarket shelves are available all week.But the same could be said of cooking: Cheap and decent restaurants abound (大量存在).So why bother to make your own meals?

That attitude thinks wrongly of the final appeal of gardening: It mistakes the product for the purpose.It is true that a garden can yield peas that taste like the green essence of spring, and tomatoes and carrots of incomparable sweetness.Finding the produce in the shops can take some time, effort and expense; growing your own vegetables insures a reliable supply.

On the other hand,a garden,especially in the early years,can also yield little but frustration.New gardeners may plant the wrong crops for their soil.Squirrels always take single bites of vegetables,and then leave the rest part to rot.And even expert gardeners can lose a season's harvest to uncooperative weather.

The real joy of gardening is the time spent doing it.The deepest pleasure—as with cooking, writing etc.—is in the work itself.A gardener's memories revolve not around the food produced, but around long summer afternoons with hands in the dirt, surrounded by families.To garden is to patiently,lovingly help life flourish,in the ground and above it.

12.Why are the strawberries mentioned at the beginning of the text?

A.To compare the strawberries from different sources.

B.To stress the taste of garden-grown fruits.

C.To introduce the topic of real gardening enjoyment.

D.To show the importance of home gardening for strawberries.

13.What is the attitude of those disapproving of home gardening?

A.Home gardening is similar to cooking your own meals.

B.The harvests make up the attraction of growing your own garden.

C.To garden at home is to enjoy a sense of achievement in gardening.

D.The product from a garden is not as good as that from a supermarket.

14.What does the author think of gardening in terms of the produce?

A.The supply is uncertain,time-consuming and pricey.

B.Animals can be a main cause of a decrease in the output.

C.Soil and weather will decide a new gardener's harvest.

D.Experience cannot always guarantee a satisfying output.

15.What can be learned about gardening from the last paragraph?

A.The process of engaging in the journey of life is the most joyful.

B.It is a good way to maintain a good relationship with family members.

C.The memorable moments in a garden are all about the dirt and the food.

D.The joy of the work itself is equal to the pleasure of appreciating the harvest.

第二节

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Choosing a musical instrument

Many people would like to learn how to play a musical instrument,but they are put off by one big problem:What to play?__16__.

What kind of music do you like?

Many instruments are multi-purpose,but some are more suited to certain types of music.Although there is some classical performance for the saxophone, for example, people associate it more with jazz,and it is not a permanent feature of many orchestras.__17__,so consider this before you start.

Do you want to play with other people?

Think about your long-term future as a musician.If you want to play with other people,what sort of instrument would be most practical? If you want to play rock music, there will always be a demand for bass players or drummers,and if you fancy being part of an orchestra,the bassoon is a great bet to make sure you are always needed.

Where are you going to practise?

Many people live in flats and practising the drums,for example,will drive their neighbors crazy.Electric versions of instruments like the piano, drums, guitar and even violin give you the option of playing into the night using headphones, while your housemates sleep in peace.__18__.

How much money can you spend?

__19__.A lot of instruments can be purchased in different price ranges, for example,guitars.But this doesn't change the fact that many,such as the piano,are always pretty expensive.If you can't afford your chosen instrument, will you be able to borrow someone else's or hire one?

__20__?

If you're small and don't like lifting heavy objects, you won't want to carry around a double bass.Apart from that, use your common sense, and don't let your physical shortcomings put you off.Who says small skinny people can't play the tuba? It's true that some wind instruments require a lot of lung power，but with the right coaching,everyone can develop the right technique.

If you are still not sure,find an experienced music teacher,who can give you some advice and push you in the right direction.If you find an instrument you love and that suits your needs, you'll find the time spent choosing was well worth it.Good luck with making your choice!

A.This is quite a big factor

B.Are there any physical limitations

C.Here are some tips for you to follow

D.Does it matter if you are not strong enough

E.Here are a few questions to help you decide

F.Some instruments may lend themselves better than others to the music you like

G.Alternatively, you may need to consider going to a school or a community centre to practise

第三部分 语言运用

第一节

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

After getting married, I moved to an absolutely new town.__21__as I was to be in a new city, with various new things to explore, I was still lonely.I was desperate to make friends and establish__22__.

This could explain my enthusiastic“Count me in!”when__23__to join in a half marathon.Reflecting on my usual 3 miles, I must have been__24__—a half marathon, 13 miles seemed a(n)__25__task.

After the initial shock wore off, I found comfort in burying myself in__26__.I took it slow, one mile, and then two, three, four and five miles.Seven straight miles felt like climbing Mount Qomolangma in my eyes,and soon I became__27__that height.

Mile after mile,I managed to step beside my running partners.We talked about our favorite music and__28__funny stories about our children.At about mile 10, the conversations__29__.We shared our past and hopes for our future, our fears and disappointments.By the time we were running 12-mile legs,I knew that I'd made__30__friends.

__31__,the day of the race arrived.At the start line,armed with my friends,I already felt like a champion.My training had__32__.I managed to hold a steady pace and kept up with my__33__.Legs shaking and knees buckling,we crossed the finishing line together.

I have participated in multiple races since.Although running started as a__34__of building social ties, it not only provided me with friendships, but with a skill that would benefit me the rest of my life.Though the first pair of shoes is long forgotten, running will never be__35__.

21.A.Relaxed B.Excited C.Embarrassed D.Confused

22.A.reputation B.identity C.connections D.routines

23.A.allowed B.asked C.reminded D.required

24.A.special B.strange C.awkward D.crazy

25.A.impossible B.urgent C.rewarding D.pleasant

26.A.socializing B.studying C.training D.sharing

27.A.used to B.familiar with C.friendly to D.curious about

28.A.listened to B.made up C.spread D.exchanged

29.A.stopped B.deepened C.returned D.started

30.A.new B.more C.lifelong D.sporty

31.A.Finally B.Obviously C.Naturally D.Unluckily

32.A.failed B.continued C.caught on D.paid off

33.A.coaches B.judges C.companions D.competitors

34.A.series B.means C.habit D.tradition

35.A.chosen B.forbidden C.hurt D.replaced

第二节

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Lonely Warrior,the theme song of the filmArcane:League of Legends,36.______(come)out in November, 2021, the lyrics (歌词) by Tang Tian and the singer Eason Chan.It has become 37.______(particular)popular among Chinese children.

One woman began singing the song on the street, and dozens of children spontaneously (自发地) began singing with her.In another instance, a kindergarten teacher set the song as an alarm, and children 38.______were taking a nap woke simultaneously when it began playing.

So what's the secret 39.______this song's success?That's because it has a 40.______(move)melody—and more importantly—heart-touching lyrics.It seems 41.______these inspire children, empowering them to overcome 42.______(difficult).One child wrote in 43.______(relate)to the song:“Who said heroes can't be ordinary souls?I'll be a man like a lonely warrior and defy life's storms.''

For Tang Tian, the song is autobiographical.When she was 29, she was diagnosed with cancer of the nose and larynx.She had a passionate desire 44.______(hear)Chan,her idol, sing one of her songs.Not only was that desire fulfilled, 45.______Tang beat cancer and regained her health.

第四部分 写作

第一节

假定你是李华，学校英语社将于下周一晚上举办英语演讲比赛，请以“Music and I”为主题写一篇演讲稿，谈谈音乐如何帮助或改变你的生活。注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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第二节

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

When the Spellman family moved next door to us, my mother believed that they were sent to test her good nature.See,our block was pretty quiet until the Spellman family came.There were senior citizens,the newlywed couple,and us—the Middleton family.We didn't live in any way like the Spellman family did.We kept our lawn cut and turned off our lights at 9 pm.However,the Spellman family had quite a different lifestyle.

The first thing that you must know is that there were sixteen of them,all different ages from twin babies to grown men.That part is only relevant because each Spellman had a loud personality, and sixteen loud personalities created a lot of volume.They played loud music day and night, had crowds of noisy guests coming and going, and every one of those sixteen Spellmans must have owned a bike that they kept resting in the front yard.

Living next to those Spellmans almost drove my mother crazy.If she wasn't complaining to her sister Jackie about the way the Spellman girls dressed, then she was shooing the Spellman's dogs out of our yard or filing noise complaints with the police.My mother had never been so busy.She was even organizing a“good neighbors”committee to discuss ways to improve the neighborhood.All she ever spoke of was the Spellman family and their wrongdoings.

One Sunday afternoon, my mother was driving Ms Parker home to her house on the hill when we got a flat tyre.My father was out of town at the time, so it was just me, my mother,and Ms Parker.All of us might have been able to get the spare tyre out of the trunk(后备厢),but as far as changing the tyre,we were totally clueless.Since Ms Parker lived so far up that hill, not a lot of traffic drove by us.It had been about fifteen minutes since the last car passed when we heard the sharp noises of an old car.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

The Spellman boys ran up to our car and realized what had happened.______________

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Paragraph 2:

The next day the Spellman's dogs walked through my mother's flower garden again.___

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