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1、单元检测（三十四） Music.阅读理解AOne of the most significant parts of my high school career would be playing in the orchestra. I remember when I first started playing the viola (中提琴) in my schools program as an inexperienced fourth grader. As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.Dur
2、ing my first lesson, I was surprised at what Dr. T was teaching how to hold the viola and play open strings! To me, these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered. However, the following week, what I thought I had learned was completely disproven. With such high expectations, Dr. T criticized man
3、y aspects of my posture, intonation and bowing (音准和弓法). But as I became more familiar with my viola, Dr. T started assigning me actual compositions. Meanwhile, I became more and more interested in our schools ensemble (合奏组)I first decided to become a section leader in middle school, when we were giv
4、en the opportunity to try out for our ensembles first and second chairs. During the first class, our conductor, Mrs. V, introduced us to a section leaders responsibilities. These duties included helping others with the concert music and setting a good example. After discussion, I decided to try out
5、and started preparing the assigned piece. Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes. Needless to say, this was easier said than done. It required a lot of concentration and will power. Regardless, by the end of the week, I had become more familiar with the music.To my surprise, the auditio
6、n (试听) process was more pleasant than I had imagined. As I unpacked my viola, I started to doubt my decision. However, when I entered Mrs. Vs homely office, I felt more relaxed. By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist! The next day, during or
7、chestra, I learned that indeed, I had become our sections first chair.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍了自己的音乐之路。1Before the author studied under Dr. T, she _.Ahad never played the violaBhad expressed interest in musicChad written some compositionsDhad been a promising young artist解析：选B细节理解题。由第一段的“As my interest in
8、 music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.”可知，在师从Dr. T之前，作者就已经对音乐产生了浓厚的兴趣。2The underlined word “disproven” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_”Alazy BwrongCfoolishDsurprised解析：选B词义猜测题。由第二段的“these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered”和“Dr. T criticized many aspects of .”可知，Dr. T批评并纠
9、正了作者以前学过的关于如何拉中提琴的知识，这让她意识到以前学的完全是错误的。3Which of the following can best describe the author?AUnusual and scholarly.BSelfcentered and proud.CIndependent and optimistic.DHardworking and determined.解析：选D推理判断题。由第三段的“Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes . It required a lot of concentration
10、and will power.”可知，为了成为学校合奏组的首席中提琴手，作者以坚强的意志刻苦练习。4When attending the audition, the author _.Afelt confident of succeedingBreceived some careers guidanceCleft a good impression on Mrs. VDremembered her first viola instructor解析：选C推理判断题。由最后一段的“By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good ch
11、ance of becoming the principal violist！”可知，试听过程中作者给Mrs. V留下了好印象。BThere have been some amazing quotes about music over the years, but my favourite comes from Victor Hugo. The famous French poet once said, “Music expresses what cannot be put into words.”Most people I know love listening to music, but
12、not everyone is brave enough to try and play it. Im among them. Regardless of my fear of performing in public, I still wanted to learn an instrument so when I was ten years old, I got started. Im certain this will help me in other aspects of my life.Ive often wondered about the impact music had on o
13、ther kids. I was recently lucky enough to chat with Kristi White from Pensacola, Florida. “Music speaks to students in a way that other subjects cannot; to put it simply, music has the ability to keep some uninterested kids in school. Many studies show that involvement in music leads to positive per
14、sonal, social and motivational outcomes，” she said.I was surprised to hear that music was the sole subject keeping some kids in school. According to a study by the Centre for Music Research at Florida State University, students at risk of not successfully completing their high school educations cite
15、 their participation in the arts as a major reason for staying in school.In my chat with Kristi, I was disappointed to learn about a worrying trend that music programs are being neglected in schools around the world. Kristi said, “In recent years, Ive witnessed many schools completely abolishing the
16、ir music education programs. This is a big mistake! Schools are losing not only an enriching subject, but a subject that can enrich students lives and education.”This needs to change quickly. Music is a gift; it brings people together and clearly places our youth on the right path, giving us the tools to cope with many of lifes challenges. It
