高三上学期英语阅读理解训练109
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In the middle of a hot July afternoon, I became a thief of some sort—a thief of music.
For the first time, I created an original piano arrangement of one of my favorite songs. Using only my ears and iPad, I transformed a mix of sounds and melodies into the tones of a single instrument; I created complex harmonies （和声）and voices into something I could perform with only two hands. No help, no guide一I did it on my own.
I've been a pianist since my hands grew big enough to touch the piano. With my father as a musician, I was all but born on the piano bench. For many years, my musical identity was defined by the notes that others had written in the past centuries: elegant lines of neatly printed notes stamped across the sheet music became the script I had to perform. I valued classical music一adored it—but I felt such performances were shallow. I had nothing of my own to contribute to the masterful compositions of Bach or Rachmaninov.
This was why, when I put the finishing touches to my piano version of a modem song, my pride was glorious: this arrangement was mine. What I'd done seemed magical: an ability to take what had already existed —to \—and to change it into something different all on my own. I was a thief but I was also an artist.
In music, as in other aspects of life, I believe that true originality rarely exists. Almost everything has been done before, in one form or another. The most passionate romance novel may be a slightly changed version of a play written by Shakespeare, which in turn was borrowed from the writers of Ancient Greece: the same themes, different characters, and different circumstances. But the novel no less deserves praise just because its uniqueness is compromised.
The gift of creativity is just like the ability to do what I did on the piano: to find out something beautiful, to analyze and change it and lose yourself in the mystery of its composition, and then to make it new. Such an act is not copying; it is finding inspiration and having the strength and the innovation to use it as fuel for your own masterpiece. 1.Why did the author create the piano arrangement?
A. B. C. D.
Because he was not satisfied with the old one. Because he wanted to create music of his own.
Because he was tired of his father's music-teaching method. Because he wanted to show respect for Bach and Rachmaninov.
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there is no true creativity in music Shakespeare9s plays are totally original
2.By mentioning Shakespeare, the author wants to tell us A. B.
C. D.
many of Shakespeare,s plays deserve no praise originality is connected with what has already existed
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creativity is to find something beautiful adaptation has nothing to do with creativity
a masterpiece can be a changed version of an existed work common people don't have the ability to create something new
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When you start working on something but don't finish it, thoughts of the unfinished work continue
3.We can conclude from the passage that A. B. C. D.
to jump into your mind even when you've moved on to other things. Psychologists refer the phenomenon as the Zeigamik effect. The effect was first observed by a Russian psychologist named Bluma Zeigamik. While sitting in a busy restaurant in Vienna, she noted the waiters had better memories of unpaid orders. Once the bill was paid, however, the waiters had difficulty remembering the exact details of the orders.
In one of her studies, participants were asked to complete simple tasks such as putting together puzzles, or solving math problems. Half of the participants were interrupted halfway through these tasks. After an hour-long delay, Zeigamik asked the participants to give an account of what they'd been working on. She discovered that those who had their work interrupted were twice as likely to remember what they had been doing as those who had actually completed the tasks.
We can use this effect to our advantage. For example, if you're struggling to memorize something important, momentary interruptions might actually work to your advantage. Rather than simply remember the information over and over again, review it several times and then take a break. While you're focusing on other things, you'll find yourself mentally returning to the information you were studying.
We often put off tasks until the last moment, only completing them in a rush at the last possible moment. Unfortunately, this tendency can lead to heavy stress and even poor performance. One way to overcome this is to put the Zeigamik effect to work. Start by taking the first step, no matter how small. Once you5ve begun—but not finished—your work, you'll find yourself thinking of the task until, at last, you finish it. Ybu might not finish it all at once, but each small step you take puts you closer to your final goal.
4.What does the Zeigamik effect refer to?
A. B. C.
Waiters tend to have good memories. Once interrupted, one will forget things easily. Most people can't focus on one thing for a long time.
D People remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. 5.How should we study according to the Zeigamik effect?
A. B. C. D.
Repeat over and over again. Divide our study session. Focus on several tasks at a time. Have enough rest before studying. How to get rid of heavy stress. Why we should set a final goal. How to break the habit of delaying work. Why we always complete tasks in a rush.
C
6.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. B. C. D.
With smart technology increasingly influencing all aspects of our lives, it is only a matter of time before someone invents \― ones that can be made based on personal needs. Called “Shift Wear\the sneakers are the brainchild of a team of businessmen, and engineers led by New York-based designer David Coelho.
The adaptable shoes can be customized by using a small phone app. Shoe owners will have the option of selecting a design from a variety of HD pattern by famous artists or creating one themselves. The company's founders imagine a marketplace where artists can not only share but also sell their designs to others. Despite being electronic, the designs are clearly visible even in the brightest sunlight. What’s even cooler is that by switching on a backlight, users can even show off their designs in the dark!
According to Coelho, the sneakers will keep their charge “forever” if only images are displayed. Though they will need periodic recharging, active users have nothing to worry about. That’s because the shoes are equipped with special walk-and-charge technology that powers the shoes―with every step. Inactive users also have options of charging the sneakers without using wires.
The bottom part of the shoes is covered with Kevler fibers, a kind of strong material, reducing normal wear and tear. Even better, they are completely waterproof and can even be thrown into an ordinary laundry machine for a quick wash! The company predicts that the shoes will range the price from $150 to $1000 depending on the dimension of the E-panels where the designs are displayed.
This is not the first time that electronics and shoes have combined. Lithuania-based iShuh Technology has come up with a similar concept that connects e-reader panels to a smart phone app via the Bluetooth. Whether these smart shoes become as popular as our smart devices remains to be seen, though they surely are attractive.
7.What can we know about the smart shoes from the text?
A. B. C. D.
The electronic designs cannot be seen clearly at night. The designers make sure every pair of sneakers are unique. The bottom of the shoes can last longer due to special materials. The shoes may as well be washed by hand to protect the electronics.
8.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. How the sneakers are powered up.B. How the sneakers can function properly. C. What images the sneakers display.D. What technology the sneakers carry. 9.The varied prices of the sneakers mainly depend on . A. the length of the shoes B. the size of their e-panels C. the designers of the shoes D. the materials of their bottoms
10.How does the author feel about the sneakers’ future market?
A. Negative. B. Anxious.
C. Uncertain.
D. Confident.
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