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1、湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联考英语试卷学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Music is universal. Take a moment to think about what music you like as you read our beginners guide to the history of music. Middle AgesThe Middle Ages, which ranges from the 6th century to the 16th century, featured medieval (中世纪的) music. D
2、uring this time, there were two general types of music styles the monophonic and the polyphonic. The main forms of music included Gregorian chanting and plainchant. Classical PeriodThe music forms and styles of the Classical period, which ranges from 1750 to 1820, are characterized by simpler melodi
3、es and forms like the sonatas. During this time, the middle class had more access to music. So composers began to create music that was easier to understand. Most especially, Mozart wrote his first symphony and Beethoven was born during this period. Romantic PeriodHistoriographers define the Romanti
4、c music period to be from 1800 to 1900. Music forms of the Romantic period used music to tell a story or express an idea. Various instruments including wind instruments were used. Instruments that were invented or improved during this time included the flute and the saxophone. The 20th CenturyMusic
5、during the 20th century brought about many innovations on how music was performed and appreciated. Artists were more willing to experiment with new music forms and used technology to improve their compositions. The 20th century music has various styles.1In which period were Mozarts compositions crea
6、ted?A. Middle Ages.B. Classical period.C. Romantic period.D. The 20th century.2What can we know about music from the Romantic period?A. This period lasted over 100 years.B. Musicians only used wind instruments.C. Music was related to a story or an idea.D. The music forms were harder to understand.3H
7、ow did artists improve their music during the 20 century?A. By inventing new instruments.B. By practicing new music styles.C. By writing complex compositions.D. By improving traditional music styles.Texan 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days, proving tha
8、t adventure doesnt have an age limit. Their first stop was a location that challenges even many experienced travelers: the Antarctic. Getting to the southernmost continent first required crossing the Drake Passage. “For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the D
9、rake Passage and we were holding onto dear life.” Hamby said. The voyage, however, faded from their mind as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic, fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins, icebergs and glaciers. Since that first venture, the pair have visited 18 countries across all
10、seven continents. They rode camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, danced in Nepal and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. And despite the challenges international travel presented, the good friends said they finished their trip without any argument. Though theyre both independent and stubborn
11、, they respected each others feelings. And what they remember the most are the people that they encountered. “We got to know some of the most wonderful, kindest, friendliest people. We just have friends now all over the world that we love dearly.” Hamby said. The two shared a crucial piece of advice
12、 for travelers worrying about the language barrier on their own adventure. “You know, people often ask us about it.” said Hamby. “We tell them theres one universal language, and thats the smile. We found it worked wonders because we were often aware that English was not always spoken and that that c
13、ould cover all languages.”They also encouraged other older people not to let age hold them back. Aside from some minor changes in plans like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling-their age didnt affect their journey abroad. They said they felt confident that if t
14、hey were injured during their trip, their children would have been at peace knowing that they were doing what they wanted. And Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip. “Getting older does give us a little bit of wisdom of making decisions.” she said.4What might the pair think of
15、their trip to the Antarctic?A. Challenging but worthy.B. Expensive but exciting.C. Interesting but fruitless.D. Unpleasant but impressive.5What is the highlight of the pairs adventures for themselves?A. Learning about different cultures.B. Meeting nice people along the way.C. Experiencing many chall
16、enging activities.D. Avoiding conflicts despite their stubborn nature.6What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. English.B. The pairs advice.C. The smile.D. The language barrier.7What can we infer about the pair from the last paragraph?A. They once fell off a motorbike in Bali.B. Their family understood and supported them.C
