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1、模块综合检测(时间：100分钟；满分：120分)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AAsked to picture an electric guitar,most people will immediately bring to mind Leo Fenders most famous modelthe Stratocaster.Upon its introduction in 1954,the Stratocaster not only redefined(重新定义) the sound of American music,but als
2、o immediately became an astonishing piece of design.Many musicians found Fenders first model,the Telecaster,clumsy,so he simply improved the instrument,making its shape fit a players body.For Fender,form followed function as naturally as morning followed night.You can learn more about electric guita
3、rs from The Birth of Loud.Ian SPorts book is a vivid account of the careers of Fender and his main competition,Les Paul,the star guitarist.The book explores the two mens rise with extraordinary skills and authority.Although they would be forever linked in their fame,they were in many ways opposites.
4、Fender was silent and could often be found working in his laboratory until late at night,while Paul was a showman,a musical and technical whiz(奇才) who was one of the biggest stars before the age of rocknroll pop.What they shared was that they both dared to try out crazy ideas.They were“untrained men
5、 who could build or fix almost anything”,Port observes.This book reflects Ports ability to marry an anecdotal writing style to a musicians ear.Describing sound is extraordinarily difficult.I myself have played electric guitars designed by Fender and Paul for many years,and Ports descriptions of thei
6、r different sounds are the most accurate I have ever read.Ports writing skills are shown clearly when he describes Hendrixs famous performance of“The StarSpangled Banner”at Woodstock in 1969,which pushed rock guitar playing to a height it may never again reach.Port wisely ends his book here.The stor
7、y of these instruments is the story of America from 1945 to the 1960s：loud,cocky(自大的),aggressively new.【语篇解读】语篇类型是说明文,主题语境是人与社会之文学、艺术与体育。本文是一篇书评,此书主要介绍了电吉他发明和推广的两大功臣。而作者赞美了书籍作者的写作方法技巧和在音乐方面的专业性。1What is Stratocaster famous for?AIts main functions.BIts wide application.CIts professional designer.DIts
8、 unique sound and form.D推理判断题。根据第一段的“the Stratocaster not only redefined the sound of American music,but also immediately became an astonishing piece of design”以及下文描述的Stratocaster是Fender将原有的电吉他的外形进行了改进后制造出来的情况可知,Stratocaster的音色不仅重新定义了美国音乐,它本身也是一件令人吃惊的设计品。可见它是因其独特的声音和外形而闻名的。2What similarity did Fende
9、r and Paul share?AHaving a bright personality.BEarning a reputation as a pop star.CBeing ready to put ideas into practice.DConcentrating on rocknroll all their life.C细节理解题。根据第三段的What they shared was that they both dared to try out crazy ideas.They were“untrained men who could build or fix almost any
10、thing”,Port observes可知,Fender和Paul都是乐于将想法付诸实践的人。3Which is a distinguishing feature of the book according to the author?AIt combines music with history.BIt records the birth of rock music.CIt shows professional knowledge.DIt focuses on events rather than persons.C推理判断题。根据最后一段的“This book reflects Port
11、s ability to marry an anecdotal writing style to a musicians ear”和“Ports descriptions of their different sounds are the most accurate I have ever read”可知,Port在这本书中能够精准地描述相关的音乐知识,作为熟悉电吉他的作者也称赞Port在书中所展现的专业知识。4What is the text meant to do?ARecommend a good book.BSpread electric guitars.CAdvocate rockn
12、roll.DHonor two musicians.A推理判断题。阅读全文可知,本文是一篇书评。首段通过讨论人们常见的电吉他形象引出话题,第二段简要介绍书的作者和内容,第三段又回到书中主要呈现的人物,最后一段从写作风格和专业性上赞扬了这本书。由此推知,此文的主要目的是为了推荐这本书。BThis July my husband and I decided to move both our kids,aged 14 and 10,from their previous schools to a new international school thats located in our neighb
13、orhood.It wasnt an easy decision.We knew switching schools would be a challenge for our kids.Put two kids in the same situation and they react and feel differently.Nina,outgoing and talkative,has no problem making new friends and adjusting to(适应) the new school.It took her less than a week to say,“T
14、his school is great.I like it.”Everywhere she goes,shes surrounded by friends.It took Michael months to say,“I guess this is fine.”Before that,he complained about everything.Hes sensitive and quite hard on himself.Words of encouragement need to be told on a daily basis.To make our children comfortab
15、le before,during,and after the move,we included them in our plan from the beginning.Theyre big enough to take part in decisionmaking activities.We researched,compared,and asked questions.We listed everything about their old schools and the new one,and we discussed every item.We were open with them f
16、rom the start.Our kids knew what was going on and what was about to happen.They had time to prepare themselves.They trusted us.Communicating with their new teachers was also important.For the first three months,we kept an eye on our childrens academic(学业的) performance and their social life.If we discovered a drop in their grades or any unusual behavior,we w
