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Unit 5 Music
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．The famous doctor is going to set out to_perform (perform) the operation，so please keep calm.
2．If you haven't read this book，please don't pretend to_have_read (read) it. 3．Chinese traditional landscape paintings try to show harmony between man and nature while oil paintings attach more importance to humans.
4．After months of unemployment all he asked for was a chance to_earn (earn) his bread.
5．Chocolate is very sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. 6．Mr.White，who comes from a European country，has_formed (form) the habit of attending church on Sundays.
7．He was saving his money for the house that they had dreamed of owning (own) someday.
8．At that time，I had to rely on my friends to_help (help) me find a job. 9．“There is no future between us，so I want to break up，” said the girl to her boyfriend.
10．It is not difficult to sort out the materials as long as time permits. Ⅱ.完成句子
1．她往往是打开书，假装在看，眼泪却一滴滴地落在书页上。
She would open a book，pretending_to_read，with tears dropping on the open page. 2．到了国家应当重视能源节约和环境保护的时候了。
It is high time that the country should_attach_importance_to energy saving and environment protection.
3．肖恩已经养成了每天沿着绿荫大道慢跑两小时的习惯。
Sean has formed_the_habit_of jogging along the tree-lined street for two hours every day.
4．你可以放心，这项工作将提前完成。
You may rely_on_it_that the work will be finished ahead of time. 5．现代技术是我们生活不能缺少的东西。
Modern technology is what we can't_live_without. Ⅲ.阅读理解
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At 17，Gao Bowen started to learn Pingtan，an ancient Chinese art form of singing
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and storytelling originated from Suzhou，Jiangsu Province，with a history of more than 400 years.Today，at 45，he is the president of Shanghai Pingtan Troupe that trains young students in the narrative (叙述)musical tradition.He has been promoting Pingtan with a modern touch in the past ten years.
“Elderly people enjoy the tradition of sitting for days or even weeks to hear an entire story adapted from a legend or a historical event.However，young audiences like shorter stories and creative plots，” Gao says.“I try to appeal to young audiences with varied tastes while serving the older generations with classic tales.”
Pingtan，unlike Peking Opera，has just two performers，one male and one female，who play the sanxian and pipa，while singing and telling stories in the Suzhou dialect at local teahouses or small theaters.
Born in Shanghai，where Pingtan was very popular，Gao grew fond of the art form by listening to radio programs.He attended Shanghai Traditional Opera School to learn Pingtan as a teenager，and ever since then he has been determined to find new ways to tell the world about the tradition.
In 2008，he mixed Pingtan with rock music，which helped bring people closer to the old art form.Gao also points out that young students are easily distracted (转移注意力) by today's various forms of entertainment.To train them，he starts with teaching the art of making and drinking tea，because it needs patience to enjoy a cup of tea，which is similar to enjoying Pingtan.
Pingtan is a symbol of the slow and calm way of life.“For people who live in a fast-paced society，it's a luxury (奢侈) to spend a few hours sitting in a teahouse to enjoy the old art，” Gao says.“But it makes you slow down and relax，” he adds.“That is what is needed.”
【答案速查】 1－3 DAB
【语篇解读】 Gao Bowen致力于推广中国古老艺术形式——评弹。 1．What is Gao Bowen's contribution to Pingtan?
A．He plays an important part in the creation of Pingtan. B．He has founded Shanghai Pingtan Troupe.
C．He spreads it to all the countries in the world. D．He has promoted it with a modern touch.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段“He has been promoting Pingtan with a modern touch in the past ten years.”可知，在过去的10年间，Gao Bowen把古老的评弹艺术
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与现代艺术相融合，这是他对评弹的贡献。
【答案】 D
2．According to Gao Bowen，________.
A．elderly people have different tastes in art from young audiences B．Pingtan will disappear soon because few people can understand it C．elderly people are tired of today's various forms of entertainment D．it is hard for Pingtan to be popular because it involves singing in dialect 【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段“‘Elderly people enjoy the tradition of sitting for days or even weeks to hear an entire story adapted from a legend or a historical event.However，young audiences like shorter stories and creative plots，’Gao says.”可知，Gao说，“老年人喜欢传统的艺术而年轻的听众喜欢短故事和创造性的情节。”由此可推知，老年人和年轻人对艺术的欣赏口味是不同的。
【答案】 A
3．Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A．Pingtan was very popular in Shanghai when Gao Bowen was born. B．Gao Bowen started to learn Pingtan by listening to radio programs. C．Gao Bowen mixed Pingtan with rock music in the year 2008. D．Gao Bowen starts with teaching students to make and drink tea.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Born in Shanghai，where Pingtan was very popular，Gao grew fond of the art form by listening to radio programs.”可知，Gao出生时评弹在上海很流行。由此可知A正确。根据第五段“In 2008，he mixed Pingtan with rock music，which helped bring people closer to the old art form.”可知，2008年，他将摇滚和评弹相结合。由此可知C正确。根据第五段“To train them，he starts with teaching the art of making and drinking tea，because it needs patience to enjoy a cup of tea，which is similar to enjoying Pingtan.”可知，为了训练他们，他开始教他们制茶和饮茶的艺术。由此可知D正确。根据第四段“He attended Shanghai Traditional Opera School to learn Pingtan as a teenager，and ever since then he has been determined to find new ways to tell the world about the tradition.”可知，他是在上海戏曲学校学习评弹的。由此可知B错误。
【答案】 B
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Technology benefits us in countless and great ways.However，in this age of ever increasing digital contact，our technology use may promote or prevent our relationships，depending on our awareness of how to manage and monitor its use.
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2017版高考英语一轮总复习第一部分基础知识解读Unit5Music分层限时跟踪练新人教版必修2
