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人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music典型例题(带答案)

人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music典型例题单选题1、This new variety of music is a ________ ________ around the world.A．phenomenon; spreadsB．phenomena; spreadingC．phenomenon; spreadingD．phenomena; spread答案：C考查名词和非谓语动词。

句意：这种新的音乐形式正在世界各地传播。

根据不定冠词a，此处用单数名词phenomenon（现象）。

分析句子结构，空格二用非谓语动词，与前面名词phenomenon构成主动关系，用现在分词形式，spreading符合题意。

故选C项。

2、This lack of self-interet and promotion kept Cunningham focused on his craft, ________ him to capture New York’s unique street style.A．to enableB．enablingC．enabledD．enables答案：B考查非谓语动词。

句意：这种缺乏自私自利和宣传的心态让坎宁安专注于自己的艺术创作，这让他能够捕捉到纽约独特的街头风格。

分析句子可知，空格所在的部分是句子的状语，空格处用非谓语动词，句子的主语This lack of self-interet and promotion与enable之间是逻辑上的主动关系，应用现在分词，作结果状语。

故选B。

3、After the Shenzhou XII capsule was launched into orbit, three astronauts successfully went into its space core m odule Tianhe and accomplished a three-month mission, thus again ________ China is a global space power. A．provedB．to proveC．to have provedD．proving答案：D考查非谓语动词。

公共英语二级模拟试题：阅读理解(5)

The other day I heard a few local musicians talking:“I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”“I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame (责怪) others, and you play the role of victim (受害者), chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard (标准) for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.71. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeedB. How to make friendship last for everC. You are who your friends areD. Friends are the most important in one’s success72. The underlined sentence “they’re rubbing off on you”in Paragraph 6 means ______.A. they’ll push you aheadB. they’ll influence youC. they’ll cover your shortcomingsD. they’ll help you achieve your goal73. The musicians’words at the beginning are written mainly to show ______.A. the musicians’living conditions are quite poorB. people have poor taste in musicC. people have different attitudes towards the same thingD. young people have greater chances of succeeding74. By taking the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 7, you can ______.A. improve a lot in making more friendsB. come to the right way of making friendsC. develop a better relationship with your friendsD. arrange the time with your friends properly75. The passage is mainly written for ______.A. musiciansB. managersC. negative peopleD. people wanting to succeed【答案】71-75 CBCBD。

2024全国公共英语二级考试真题

2024全国公共英语二级考试真题全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hello everyone, my name is Little Lily, and today I want to share with you the questions from the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam. Are you ready? Let's get started!Question 1: Who is your favorite superhero and why?Question 2: Describe your dream vacation. Where would you go and what would you do?Question 3: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?Question 4: Talk about a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.Question 5: What do you think is the most important quality in a friend and why?Question 6: If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and what would you ask them?Question 7: Describe a memorable birthday celebration you have had.Question 8: Do you think it is important to learn a second language? Why or why not?Question 9: What is your favorite book and why do you like it?Question 10: If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?Remember, when answering these questions, be sure to use complete sentences, clear explanations, and correct grammar. Good luck, and have fun!篇2Title: My Experience Taking the 2024 National Public English Level 2 ExamHey guys, guess what? I just took the National Public English Level 2 Exam and I want to tell you all about my experience! It was a big deal because I’ve been studying really hard for this test and I wanted to do my best.The exam had four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The listening part was super fun because we got tohear different conversations and answer questions about them. I made sure to listen carefully and write down any important information.The reading section was a bit challenging because there were a lot of words I didn’t know, but I tried my best to guess the meanings from context clues. I also practiced reading English books and articles to prepare for this part.Next up was the writing section, where we had to write an essay about a given topic. I chose to write about my favorite season, summer, and why I love it so much. I made sure to use good grammar and vocabulary to impress the examiners.The last part was speaking, which was the scariest part for me. I had to talk about my family and my hobbies in front of the examiner. I practiced speaking English with my friends and family to feel more confident.Overall, I had a great time taking the exam and I hope I did well. I can’t wait to get my results and see how I did. I’m proud of all the hard work I put into studying for this test and I know it will pay off. I’m already looking forward to taking the next level exam next year!篇3Hey guys, guess what I found out? The 2024 National English Proficiency Test Level 2 questions have been leaked! I couldn't believe it when I saw it, but it's true! So I'm gonna share with you some of the questions that were on the test.First up, there was a listening section where you had to listen to a conversation between two people and answer some questions about it. They were talking about their favorite foods and places to visit. It was pretty easy, but you had to pay attention to all the details.Then there was a reading section where you had to read a passage about a famous scientist and answer some questions about his life and work. It was interesting to learn about all the cool stuff he did.Next, there was a grammar section where you had to fill in the blanks with the correct verb form. It was a bit tricky, but if you studied hard, you could get it right.And finally, there was a writing section where you had to write a short essay about your favorite season and why you like it.I wrote about summer because I love going to the beach and eating ice cream.Overall, the test wasn't too hard if you studied and practiced a lot. I can't wait to see how I did when the results come out. Good luck to everyone who took the test! Let's all do our best and show off our English skills!篇4Role play of a 2024 National Public English Level 2 exam:Teacher: Good morning class! Today we're going to have a mock exam for the National Public English Level 2. Are you all ready?Students: Yes, we're ready!Teacher: Great! Let's start with the listening section. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.Narrator: Question 1. Where is the cat hiding?Student 1: Under the table!Narrator: Question 2. What color is the boy's hat?Student 2: It's blue!Teacher: Excellent job, students! Now let's move on to the reading comprehension section.Narrator: Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage: Tom and Lucy went to the beach. They played in the sand and swam in the sea. They had a great time.Question 1. Where did Tom and Lucy go?Student 3: The beach!Question 2. What did they do at the beach?Student 4: They played in the sand and swam in the sea!Teacher: Very good, students! Now, let's move on to the writing section. Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal.Student 5: My favorite animal is a panda. It is black and white and very cute. I like to watch them eat bamboo.Teacher: Excellent job, everyone! That's the end of our mock exam. I'm proud of all of you for working so hard. Keep practicing your English and you'll do great on the real exam!篇5Oh my gosh, guess what guys? I just took the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam and it was sooooooo crazy! I mean, I was super nervous at first, but I totally rocked it in the end.The exam had all sorts of questions, like reading passages and answering questions about them, listening to recordings and answering questions, and even writing a short essay. It was so much fun, like a big puzzle that I had to figure out!The reading section was a little tough, I won't lie. Some of the passages were really long and had tricky words in them. But I just took my time, read carefully, and tried my best to answer the questions.The listening part was my favorite though. I love listening to English being spoken, especially when the speakers have cool accents. It was like I was in a movie or something!And the writing section was a piece of cake. I just wrote about my favorite food, pizza, and why I love it so much. I mean, who doesn't love pizza, right?Overall, the exam was a blast. I had so much fun challenging myself and showing off my English skills. I can't wait to get my results back and see how I did. I'm sure I aced it!So if you're thinking about taking the exam next year, don't worry. Just study, practice, and most importantly, have fun with it. You got this! Let's all get that Level 2 certificate together!篇6Hey guys, today I want to share with you a super cool thing - the 2024 National Public English Second Level Exam! It's like a big test where we can show off all the English skills we've been learning in school.The exam has different parts like reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In the reading part, we have to read some passages and answer questions about them. It's important to understand the main ideas and details in the text.For the writing part, we have to write a short essay about a given topic. We should organize our ideas well and use good grammar and vocabulary to impress the examiners.In the listening part, we have to listen to some conversations or talks and answer questions about them. It's important to pay attention to the details and understand the main points.And finally, in the speaking part, we have to have a conversation with the examiner about a given topic. We should be confident and speak clearly and fluently.So, guys, let's study hard and do our best in the 2024 National Public English Second Level Exam! Let's show everyone how awesome we are at English! Let's go!篇7Title: My Experience Taking the 2024 National English Proficiency TestHey guys! Guess what? I just took the National English Proficiency Test and I can't wait to tell you all about it! So, buckle up and let me share my experience with you.First of all, let me tell you how nervous I was before the test. I mean, it's a national test, and I really wanted to do well. But you know what? Once I started the test, all those nerves just melted away. The questions were actually pretty fun and not as scary as I thought they would be.The listening section was probably my favorite part. They played all these cool recordings and I had to answer questions about them. It was like listening to a radio show or a podcast,which made it super interesting. I even caught myself grooving along to the music in one of the recordings!Then there was the reading section, which was a bit challenging, I must admit. There were passages to read and questions to answer, but hey, I love reading, so I was totally in my element. Plus, I learned a lot of new words and phrases while doing those questions.Next up was the writing section. Now, this was where I really had to put my thinking cap on. I had to write an essay on a given topic, and let me tell you, it was tough. But I just took a deep breath, gathered my thoughts, and started writing. I wrote about my favorite book and why it's so special to me, and before I knew it, the essay was done.And finally, there was the speaking section. This was probably the most nerve-wracking part for me. I had to talk about a topic for a few minutes without any preparation, but you know what? I just pretended I was talking to a friend, and it worked! I spoke confidently and fluently, and I even managed to throw in a joke or two.After the test was over, I felt a mix of relief and excitement. I was relieved that it was all done and dusted, but I was also excited to see how I did. I'm not sure about my results yet, butyou know what? No matter what they are, I'm proud of myself for giving it my all.So, there you have it - my experience taking the 2024 National English Proficiency Test. I hope my story inspires you to give it a go too, and remember - just do your best and you'll be fine. Good luck, guys!篇8Hey guys, today I'm gonna tell you about the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam! It was super fun and I want to share all about it with you!First off, the exam had a lot of different parts to test our English skills. We had to listen to conversations and answer questions, read passages and fill in the blanks, and write a little essay. It was a bit nerve-wracking at first, but once we got going it was actually kind of fun!The listening part was my favorite because I love listening to people talk in English. They would talk about all kinds of stuff like going to the store or having a birthday party. Then we had to answer questions about what we heard. It was like a little English game!The reading part was a bit harder for me because I had to really pay attention to the words in the passage. They would leave some words out and we had to fill in the blanks with the right words. It was tricky, but I think I did pretty good!The last part was writing an essay about my favorite hobby. I love playing soccer, so I wrote all about that. I talked about how much fun it is to kick the ball around and score goals. I hope the examiners liked it!Overall, the exam was a really cool experience. I think I did pretty well and I can't wait to get my results back. I hope I passed so that I can move on to the next level of English!So if you guys ever take the National Public English Level 2 Exam, just remember to listen carefully, read closely, and write from your heart. You'll do great! Good luck!篇9Oh boy oh boy, imagine if we had a Public English Level 2 exam in 2024! That would be so cool! I wonder what kind of questions they would ask us. Maybe they'll be like, "What's your favorite color?" or "Do you like pizza?" Haha, just kidding!I think if we had an English exam in 2024, it would probably have some reading and writing parts. We might have to read a story and answer questions about it, or write a little essay about our favorite animal or something. It would be so fun to show off our English skills!I bet the listening part would be really cool too. Maybe they would play us some songs or a conversation between two people and we would have to answer questions about it. That sounds like a blast!And don't forget about the speaking part! We would have to talk about our family or our hobbies or our favorite food. It would be so awesome to practice speaking English with other kids who are taking the exam too.I can't wait for 2024 to come around so we can show off our English skills in the Public English Level 2 exam. It's going to be so much fun and we're all going to do great! Let's start practicing now so we can rock that exam when the time comes. Go English!篇10Hey guys, have you heard about the 2024 National Public English Level 2 Exam? Today, I’m going to tell you all about it!First of all, this exam is super important for us students. It tests our English skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. So make sure you study hard and practice all those skills!In the reading section, you’ll need to read passages an d answer questions about them. Make sure you understand the main ideas and details in the text. Don’t forget to look for keywords to help you find the answers quickly!For the writing section, you’ll need to write an essay on a given topic. Remember to use proper grammar and spelling, and organize your ideas well. Maybe practice writing some essays in advance so you feel confident on exam day!In the listening section, you’ll hear conversations and talks, and then answer questions about them. Pay attention to details and take notes if it helps you remember key points. And don’t worry if you don’t catch everything the first time - just do your best!Last but not least, the speaking section is where you get to show off your English speaking skills. Practice speaking English with your friends or family, or even in front of a mirror. Don’t be shy - just do your best and show off everything you’ve learned!So, remember to study hard, practice all your English skills, and show off your best self on exam day. Good luck everyone, you can do it!。

公共英语二级阅读理解试题及分析(5)

Teaching PoetryNo poem should ever be discussed or “analysed”,until it has been read aloud by someone,teacher or student.Better still,perhaps,read it twice,once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end,so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears.All discussions of poetry are,in fact,preparations for reading it aloud,and the reading of the poem is,finally,the most telling “interpretation”of it—suggesting tone,rhythm,and meaning all at once.Hearing a poet read in his or her own voice,on records or on films,is obviously a special reward.But even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or,best of all,reciting it.I have come to think,in fact,that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than “analysing”it,if there isn’t time for both.I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry.Poetry is “a criticism of life”,and “a heightening of life”.It is “an approach to the truth of feeling”,and it can “save your life”.It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies.I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry.Those who don’t like it should not be forced to communicate this to anyone else.But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature,about its sound as well as its sense,and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it.【语篇导读】文章讲述作者作为英语教师,其目的之一就是让学生喜欢诗歌,并会在课堂上留出些时间来让学生听诗歌、思考诗歌。

人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music题型总结及解题方法(带答案)

人教版高中英语必修二Unit5Music题型总结及解题方法单选题1、To the great _____ of the citizens, no one else was infected with the coronavirus except the 136 confirmed cases. A．relaxationB．disappointmentC．reliefD．surprise答案：C考查名词词义辨析。

句意：令市民大为宽慰的是，除了136例确诊病例外，没有其他人感染了冠状病毒。

A. relaxation放松；B. disappointment失望；C. relief解脱、宽慰；D. surprise惊讶。

结合“no one else was infected with the coronavirus”可知，知晓无其他人感染冠状病毒，市民肯定大感宽慰。

故选C 项。

2、After breakfast, I packed up and______ again.A．set outB．set upC．set downD．set in答案：A考查动词短语词义辨析。

句意：早餐后，我收拾好行李，再次出发。

A. set out出发；B. set up建立；C. set down记下；D. set in开始；到来。

由上文“After breakfast, I packed up”可知，早餐后，“我”收拾好行李后，再次出发，故选A。

3、The resolution will be significant for the nation to seize the period of strategic________as it faces the most complicat ed external environments.A．organizationB．oppositionC．opportunityD．occupation答案：C考查名词词义辨析。

全国公共英语等级（PETS）考试二级模拟试题含答案（4）

第⼆部分：英语知识运⽤第⼀节：单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．1. A new English -Chinese dictionary will soon ________ out .A. workB. comeC. giveD. hand2. As time went on, the theory she had stuck ________ correct .A. provedB. to provingC. to provedD. to prove3. The huge fire is reported to have _______ more than 300 people dead.A. remainedB. keptC. leftD. had4. ----- The art exhibition ______ by me _______ a great success .----- __________ !A. run, promises, CongratulationsB. made, whishes, CongratulationsC. run, expects , CongratulationD. made , seems , Congratulation5. ----- What's wrong with the book?----- One page is ________ .A. disappearedB. losingC. missingD. disappearing6. Before she went abroad she spent as much time as she could _____ English .A. practise to speakB. practising speakingC. practise speakingD. to practise speaking7. ----- Did you say you like the film TINATIC?----- _______. I said it's not bad .A. Not exactlyB. I don't know whyC. You're greatD. That's all right8. I don't think he could have done such a stupid thing last night, _______ ?A. do IB. could heC. has heD. did he9. It was until last year hat he ________.A.left his home town for a new startB. came to realize the importance of learning EnglishC. worked as an English teacher at a middle schoolD. set out to build a new house of his own10. A telephone call ______ him hurrying to his home town .A. madeB. forceC. sentD. let11. ----- Did you have ______ difficulty talking to the foreigner ?----- No. I only could not follow him when he spoke too fast .A. anyB. aC. someD. much12. The old lady has never ________ the house since she moved in.A. been awayB. leftC. livedD. stayed at13. ----- We're sure of winning the match.----- _______. We'll meet our match.A. Don't be so sureB. So are weC. It's out of questionD. I think so14. I have no one ______ me , for I can deal with it all by myself .A. helpB. to helpC. helpedD. to have helped15. I'd ________ them to stay at home the whole day.A. ratherB. betterC. preferD. agree第⼆节：完形填空阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C、D中选出能填⼊相应空⽩处选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊．Mrs White gave music lessons at a school. She had a good voice, 16 some of her high notes sounded like a door that 17 oiling. Mrs White knew her 18 well, and took every19 she could find to practise these high notes. As she 20 a small house, she could not practise 21 disturbing the rest of the family. So she usually went for long walks 22 the country road. But 23 she heard a car or a person 24 along the road, she stopped practising. She did not want to be heard, 25 she was very shy.One afternoon, a fast open car came up behind her so 26 and so fast that she did not hear it 27 it was only a few yards from her. She 28 some of her highest and 29 notes at that time. As the car passed, she saw an anxious 30 come over its driver's face. He stopped his car suddenly, 31 out and began to examine all the tyres 32 .Mrs White 33 to tell him what the noise he 34 really was. He got back into the and 35 .16. A. and B. as if C. besides D. except that17. A. required B. wants C. requiring D. was18. A. sound B. strength C. weakness D. music19. A. place B. chance C. point D. time20. A. had B. owned C. lived in D. stayed at21. A. with B. without C. for D. not22. A. through B. by C. near D. along23. A. as B. since C. wherever D. whenever24. A. step B. walk C. coming D. passed25. A. then B. for C. not because D. but26. A. silently B. quickly C. sudden D. slightly27. A. until B. about C. while D. as28. A. cried B. was prctising C. played D. was shouting29. A. excellent B. clearest C. most difficult D. easiest30. A. expression B. feeling C. suffering D. condition31. A. fled B. picked C. rushed D. jumped32. A. slowly B. angrily C. carefully D. quickly33. A. needn't B. didn't dare C. wanted D. pointed out34. A. had done B. reported C. noticed D. had heard35. A. drove off B. ran away C. driving out D. walked away第三部分：阅读理解AThere are stock markets（股票市场）in large cities in many countries. Stock markets in Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and New York are among the largest and most well-known. The stock, also called stock exchange, is a place where people can buy or sell shares of a factory or company. And each share means certain ownership of a factory or company.Different people go to stock markets. Some are rich, who want to get more money than they have. Others are not very rich, who buy stocks to try to become rich. Still others buy stocks as part of their plan to save money.Of course, investing（投资）money in the stock market is not the safest way to make money. No one can tell exactly whether the shares will be doing well. The factory or company may do badly. Then the stocks will go down, and the investors will lose money. The stock may go up or down for a number of untold reasons. Everyone wants the stock to go up, but sometimes even if a factory or company does a good job, the stock may still go down.No wonder going to the stock market is often compared to gambling（赌博）.All are eager to make money by " gambling " in the stock market. Factories and companies that need money are pleased that so many people are willing to "gamble". Indeed, the stock market is an attractive and complex part of the business world.36. If you are a good investor, _____in the stock market.A.you can always make moneyB. you can tell exactly when the stock goes up or downC. you may sometimes lose moneyD. your gambling is always safe37. The passage mainly wants to tell us _____.A. how to buy or sell sharesB. A B C of stock marketC. the stock market is like gamblingD. investing money in the stock market is not the safest way38. Factories and companies are pleased that so many people "gamble" because _____.A. they can make them richB. they need more people to work for themC. they need their money to do businessD. some people win and some lose39. The word "complex" in the last sentence probably means _____.A. completeB. WorthyC. difficultD. modernB"As I stood in front of the grave(墓)of President Richard Nixon, I was thinking about the time 25 years ago when this president helped bring the United States and China closer together. Young people of our two countries should help this relationship grow."This remark was made by a Shanghai student when speaking to his fellow students at the Nixon Library in California, U.S.A. He was one of 80 middle school students from China attending a month-long "Youth Summit". The Summit was to mark the 25th anniversary （周年）of President Nixon's journey to China, which was the turning point in China-U.S. relations.The Youth Summit was aimed at increasing understanding and friendship between young students of the two countries through visits and discussions. Seventy-five American students were selected to visit China. They also visited the Nixon Library on July 21 before leaving for Beijing the next day. The head of the Library said he was pleased to see the American and Chinese students talking and laughing together.One Chinese student said, "I didn't find it particularly difficult to talk with Americans. We have our differences, but we have a lot in common. Dialogue is good for us."40. The works "Youth Summit" refer to _____.A. visits to the Nixon LibraryB. the Chinese students' visit to the U.S.C. a meeting discussing relations between China and the U.S.D. activities to strengthen the ties between the Chinese and American students41. The student from Shanghai thought about the time 25 years ago because it was when Nixon _____.A. diedB. visited ChinaC. became U.S. presidentD. started building the library in his name42. The text is mainly about _____.A. the China-U.S. relationsB. the Nixon LibraryC. President NixonD. the youth SummitC。

(完整版)公共英语二级考试阅读题及答案

PETS2-READING-1AIn the 1900's, American townspeople usually washed and brushed their teeth and combed their hair in the kitchen. Or they kept a water pitcher (大水罐)and a wash basin in their rooms and took care of these things there.The bathtub was a wash tub(澡盆)filled with water from the stove. If you were small enough you could sit down by drawing your knees to your chest. Otherwise, you washed yourself standing up. Often all the women and girls in the family bathed together. Then the men and boys did. In most families this was Saturday night because Sundays they went to church.A small number of families did have running water. But that depended on whether there was a water system where they lived and on whether they could afford the plumbing(水管设施). Some people had bathtubs in their homes as early as 1895. But many others did not have their first bath in a bathtub until 1910 or later when they were fifteen or sixteen years old.56In the first paragraph, "took care of" means "".［A］kept ［B］looked after ［C］used ［D］kept and used57. In order to use the water from the stove, there be a pipe connecting the tub with the stove. ［A］must ［B］seemed to ［C］needn't ［D］should58. Which of the following statements is true?［A］Males and females in the family took turns using the bathtub.［B］Some bathtubs were big enough for many people to bathe in at the same time.［C］All the women and girls of a family could bathe together standing up in the tub.［D］When several family members bathed together, they did not use the bathtub.59. Americans owned a bathtub as early as 1895.［A］Many ［B］Not all ［C］All ［D］Few60. We can infer(推断)that the plumbing at that time.［A］cost little［B］was more expensive than a water system［C］was too expensive for every family to afford［D］was not necessaryBCARIFF, Wales poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered Wales to celebrate the tradition(传统)of storytelling. "It might seem strange that people still want to listen to instead of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again, "said David Amibrose, director of Beyond the Border, an international storytelling festival(节)in Wales."Some of the tales, like those of the Inuit from Canada, are thousands years old. So our storytellers have come from distant lands to connect us with the distance of time. " he said early this month. Two Inuit women, both in their mid 60s, are among the few remaining who can do Kntadjait, or throat singing, which has few words and much sound.Their art is governed by the cold of their surroundings, forcing them to say little but listen attentively. Ambrose started the festival in 1993, after several years of working with those reviving (coming back into use or existence)storytelling in Wales."It came out of a group of people who wanted to reconnect with traditions and as all the Welsh are storytellers, it was in good hands here." Ambrose said.61. Ambrose believes that the art of storytelling.［A］will be more popular than TV ［B］will be popular again［C］started in Wales ［D］are in the hands of some old people62. From the tales told by the Inuit, people can learn.［A］about their life as early as thousands of years ago［B］why they tell the stories in a throat singing way［C］how cold it has been where the Inuit live［D］how difficult it is to understand the Inuit63. According to the writer, which of the following is not true?［A］Storytelling once stopped in Wales.［B］Storytelling has a long history in Wales.［C］Storytelling is always well received in Wales.［D］Storytelling did not come back until 1993 in Wales.64. The underlined phrase in good hands means.［A］controlled by rich people ［B］grasped by good storytellers［C］taken good care of ［D］protected by kind peopleCGreek soldiers sent messages by turning their shields(盾)toward the sun. The flashes reflected light could be seen several miles away. The enemy did not know what the flashes meant, but other Greek soldiers could understand the messages.Roman soldiers in some places built long rows of signal towers. When they had a message to send, the soldiers shouted it from tower to tower. If there were enough towers and enough soldiers with loud voices, important news could be sent quickly over distance.In Africa, people learned to send messages by beating on a series of large drums(鼓). Each drum was kept within hearing distance of the next one. The drum beats were sent out in a special way that all the drummers understood. Though the messages were simple, they could be sent at great speed for hundreds of miles.In the eighteenth century, a French engineer found a new way to send short messages. In this way, a person held a flag in each hand and the arms were moved to various positions representing different letters of the alphabet. It was like spelling out words with flags and arms. Over a long period of time, people sent messages by all these different ways. However, not until the telephone was invented in America in the nineteenth century could people send speech sounds over a great distance in just a few seconds.65. According to this passage, the Roman way of communication depended very much upon .［A］fine weather ［B］high tower［C］the spelling system ［D］arm movements66. Which of the following statements is true?［A］Neither the Greek soldiers nor their enemy could understand the message.［B］African soldiers shouted from tower to tower to pass message.［C］Telephone was invented by a French engineer.［D］Only by using telephone could people send speech sounds quickly.67. The African way of communication sent messages.［A］in a special way ［B］over a very short distance［C］by a musical instrument ［D］at a rather slow speed68. The way of communication made use of visible signs.［A］French ［B］Roman ［C］African ［D］AmericanDBecause we can feel that things are heavy, we think of weight as being a fixed quality in an object, but it is not really fixed at all. If you could take a one pound packet of butter 4, 000 miles out from the earth, it would weigh only a quarter of a pound. Why would things weigh only a quarter as much as they do at the surface of the earth if we took them 4 000 miles out into space? The reason is this: All objects have a natural attraction for all other objects; this is called gravitational attraction, but this power of attraction between two objects gets weaker as they get farther apart. When the butter was at the surface of the earth, it was 4 000 miles from the centre (in other words the radius(半径)of the earth is 4 000 miles). When we took the butter 4 000 miles out, it was 8 000 miles from the centre, which is twice the distance.If you double the distance between two objects, their gravitational attraction decreases two times two. If you treble(翻三倍)the distance, it gets nine times weaker(three times three). If you take it four times as far away, it gets sixteen times weaker (four times four)and so on. 69. The best title for this passage is.［A］The Earth Weight ［B］Weight in Space［C］Changing Weight on the Earth ［D］Weight on and off the Earth70. We can feel things are heavy because.［A］weight is a fixed quality in an object［B］they are far away from the centre of the earth［C］of the earth's strong attraction for them［D］they are not taken away from the surface of the earth71. If the distance between two objects is shortened by half, their gravitational attraction will. ［A］double ［B］become four times stronger［C］be the same ［D］get four times weaker72. If an object weighed one pound 8 000 miles above the earth, it would weigh on the surface of the earth.［A］6 pounds ［B］ 4 pounds ［C］9 pounds ［D］1/9 poundEAs more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some trips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably enjoy the experience. If you will be eating a good meal alone, choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion(消化). You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate(提前做准备)your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed. Take a folding(折叠)case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy(极其方便)for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!73. Who is the author's intended audience?［A］Working women who have no time for cooking.［B］Husbands and children of working women.［C］Working women who must travel on their own.［D］Hotel personnel who must attend to working women.74. Why is lightweight luggage important for the travelling businesswoman?［A］It provides space for dirty clothes.［B］It is easy to move.［C］It can double as a briefcase.［D］It is usually big enough to carry all business documents.75. Where would this passage most likely appear?［A］In a magazine specially for women.［B］In a restaurant and hotel guide.［C］In a news magazine.［D］In a journal for top ranking businessmen and women.第三部分：阅读理解56从上下文来看"took care of"应是"kept and used"之意，答案为D。

公共英语二级阅读理解试题及分析(4)

The CLF Art Cafe,PeckhamPlaying different kinds of music,it has a night to serve most tastes.As one of the leading places for the creative arts,the building is full of friendly but crazy students and young people devoted to having a good time.But for those who aren’t interested in making the ceiling sweat,there is an open-air rooftop with monthly plays and regular showings of films.Roxy,FitzroviaIn the heart of London’s shopping center lies one of the flagships for a student night out in London.After showing their Student IDs,students head down into the basement (地下室) of the Roxy where they are thrown into a group of young people from all backgrounds and countries.Whether for a few drinks and a chat or a dance along to the sound of the latest hits,the Roxy’s half-priced cocktail (鸡尾酒) will make sure you are satisfied.Bar Kick,ShoreditchFor any student who is very busy and has forgotten how to relax,keep yourself focused when you play a game of table football.Put yourself into the crowd of bars and clubs Shoreditch has to offer.Bar Kick presents students with a quiet evening.At the street level,it seems like any other bar.Heading downstairs you’ll find almost a dozen football tables replacing the dance floor,giving it a competitive edge to an evening away from school work.The Court,Tottenham Court RoadFor an affordable meal and drinks on a Sunday before a week of stress,head over to The bining the perfect combination of traditional pub comforts with student prices,the central London pub offers a quiet place as you catch up with classmates and forget about the stresses of being a student.【语篇导读】本文介绍了四家酒吧的地理位置和服务项目。

全国英语等级考试二级阅读题及答案：生活类4

Good evening. Tonight’s broadcast brings together music from different corners of the world. The records we have chosen for you are from classical(古典的)Western music, Indian music, pop and a Negro spiritual. In this broadcast we shall study the language of music. We shall try to find out how music says what people feel. You will hear a Beethoven piece, a composition(乐曲) for the sitar(锡塔琴), and songs sung by a pop group and some black Americans. It will be natural if you like one more than the others.I shall be trying to explain why they are all good music.The feeling in each of these 4 musical compositions is sadness. You can find sadness in words, in paintings, and in music. The word “music”comes from the Greek word “muse”. The muses were goddesses(女神)of the arts. It is like the spoken language, but uses sounds differently. In the spiritual and the pop song you will hear voices. The words are part of the musical composition. In the other pieces you will hear only the piano or the sitar. I will comment(评论)after each record is played. Music is now heard everywhere, in shops and buses and at home. We shall be trying to find out more about how music works. It is worth making the effort. Only then can we say why one piece of music is good and another bad.1. The underlined word “spiritual”in “Negro spiritual”probably means _______.A. songB. poemC. sentenceD. article2. The first paragraph in this article mainly shows us _______.A. that music is popular in the worldB. some American songsC. some Beethoven piano piecesD. why people like music3. The feeling of the famous musical compositions of the world given in the text is _______.A. happyB. sadC. strangeD. surprising4. T he English word “music”looks like the Greek word “muse”because _______.A. English and Greek are the same languageB. English comes from GreekC. the word “music”is from the word “muse”D. Greek was used earlier than English5. The writer wishes us to spend time and energies to _______.A. study and know something more about musicB. sing more popular songs in the worldC. hear more pop musical compositions in the worldD. write more encouraging compositions【答案与解析】这是电台一档音乐节目的内容介绍。

全国英语等级考试二级阅读题及答案：文化类二

Americans have contributed to many art forms, but jazz, a type of music, is one that was not started in the United States. Blacks, who sang and played the music of their homeland, created jazz.Jazz is a mixture of the music of Africa, the work songs the slaves sang, and religious(宗教) music. Improvisation is an important part of jazz. This means that the musicians make the music up as they go along, or create the music on the spot. This is why a jazz song might sound a little different each time it is played.Jazz bands formed in the late 1800s. They played in bars and clubs in many towns and cities of the South, especially New Orleans. New Orleans is an international seaport, and people from all over the world came to New Orleans to hear jazz.Jazz became more and more popular. By the 1920s, jazz was popular all over the United States. By the 1940s, you could hear jazz not only in clubs and bars, but in concert halls as well. Today, people from all over the world play jazz. Jazz musicians from the United States, Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe meet and share their music at festivals on every continent. In this way jazz continues to grow and change.1. What can be the best title of the passage?A. American art formsB. The development of jazzC. The music of black AmericansD. The birthplace of jazz2. Which of the following is true?A. Jazz is now popular all over the worldB. Jazz is now a kind of religious musicC. Jazz is now played only in bars and clubsD. Jazz is now played in the same way as before3. From the text it can be inferred that ______.A. New Orleans is the place where jazz was first producedB. the American people are all jazz loversC. jazz is merely sung by the black when workingD. jazz may become more popular as time goes on4. It took about ______ years to make jazz popular in the United States.A. 200B. 120C. 80D. 40【答案解析】本文讲述了爵士音乐的发展史。

公共英语二级阅读理解专项试题三

The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States for the last ten years . Computers used to be large, expensive machines that were very difficult to use . But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a result, their popularity has been increasing as more people have been buying computers for their homes and businesses. Computers have been designed to store information and compute problems that are difficult for human beings to work out. Some have voices that speak with the operators. Stores use computers to keep records of their inventories(库存货物) and to send bills to their customers(顾客) . Offices use computers to copy letters, record business and keep in touch with other offices. People have been using computers in their homes to keep track of the money they spend.One important new use for computers is for entertainment(娱乐). Many new games have been designed to be played on the computers. People of all ages have been playing these games, People also have been buying home computers to play computer games, watch movies and listen to concerts at home. They have become very popular indeed.1. Computers used to _____.A. work rapidlyB. be large and expensiveC. be easy to useD. be used for fun2. In recent years , computers are being made ______.A. larger and more expensiveB. smaller and cheaperC. more difficult to useD. to work more slowly3. Home computers can be used for ______.A. writing lettersB. playing gamesC. doing businessD. all of the above4. Salesmen use computers mainly to ______.A. check the list of goods and materials that are kept in the store houseB. play games for pleasureC. talk with their friendsD. write letters5. The best title for the passage would be _______.A. New Uses For ComputersB. The Popularity of Home ComputersC. The Home Computer IndustryD. Computers At Home答案：1B 2 B 3 D 4 A 5 BPeople used to say, “The hand that rocks (摇) the cradle (摇篮) rules the world.”and “Behind every successful man there is a woman.”Both these sayings mean the same thing. Men rule the world, but their mothers and wives rule them..Most American women wish to make their husbands and sons successful, but some of them want more for themselves. They want good jobs. When they work they want to be better paid. They want to be as successful as men.The American women’s liberation movement was started by women who didn’t want to stand behind successful men. They wanted to stand beside men, with the same chance for success. They refused to work side by side with men who do the same work for a higher pay.A liberated woman must be proud of being a woman and have confidence (自信) in herself. If somebody says to her, “You have come a long way, baby.”she will smile and answer, “Not nearly as far as I’m going to go, baby!”This movement is quite new, and many American women don’t agree yet. But it has already made some important changes in women’s lives--- in men’s lives, too.1. “Behind every successful man there is a woman”means_______.A. men are always successful but not womenB. women are not willing to stand in front of menC. women do play an important part in men’s lives and workD. women can be as successful as men2. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Some American women want to work side by side with men and get the same pay forthe same work.B. Most American women want to be more successful than men.C. Not every American woman wants to get a job.D. The American women’s liberation movement did make some changes in women’s lives.3. According to the passage, many American women today are ________。

全国通用2023高中英语必修二Unit5Music题型总结及解题方法

全国通用2023高中英语必修二Unit5Music题型总结及解题方法单选题1、______of the high success rate, the old man clung to the hope of finding a suitable husband for his daughter throu gh this TV program.A．AssuringB．Having assuredC．AssuredD．Being assured答案：C考查非谓语动词。

句意：确信有高成功率，老人就抱着希望，希望通过这个节目为女儿找到一个合适的丈夫。

分析句子结构可知，句中谓语是clung，空格处用非谓语动词，be assured of是固定短语，意为“确信”，因此空格处用过去分词assured作状语，故选C。

2、When ________which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. A．askedB．askingC．being askedD．having asked答案：A考查状语从句的省略。

句意：当被问及哪项活动在一周内最难放弃时，48%的人说听音乐。

分析可知，本句为状语从句的省略。

还原后为：48% was asked，省略了48% was 。

故选A。

3、The government’s strong actions demonstrated our _________ to uphold One-China principle. A．energyB．resistanceC．courageD．determination答案：D考查名词词义辨析。

句意：政府的有力行动显示了我们坚持一个中国原则的决心。

A. energy能量；B. resistance 抵制；C. courage勇气；D. determination决心。

全国通用2023高中英语必修二Unit5Music解题技巧总结

全国通用2023高中英语必修二Unit5Music解题技巧总结单选题1、________ in reading now, he cannot hear what is happening outside.A．AbsorbingB．To absorbC．Being absorbedD．Absorbed答案：D考查非谓语动词。

句意：他现在全神贯注于阅读，听不到外面发生了什么。

分析句子可知，句中有谓语动词“hear”且句中无连词，故空格处应用非谓语动词，“be absorbed in doing sth.”意为“全神贯注于做某事”，句子主语“he”和“absorb”为逻辑上的动宾关系，故应用“absorb”的过去分词“absorbed”作状语，句首单词首字母大写。

故选D项。

2、The cloth ________ easily if ________ on a table.A．measures; spreadingB．measures; spreadC．has been measured; spreadD．is measured; spreaded答案：B考查时态、语态和非谓语动词。

句意：如果被平铺在桌上，这块布料很好测量。

主句中，谓语动词measure (测量)，此处用主动形式表被动含义，表事物的属性和功能，讲现在发生的动作，时态用一般现在时。

if引导条件状语，与主句主语the cloth之间是被动关系，故用过去分词spread表被动，可补充为状语从句if it is spread on the cloth。

故选B。

3、________ from the top of the hill, the city looks even smaller.A．To seeB．SeeingC．SeenD．Having seen答案：C考查非谓语动词。

句意：从山顶上看，这个城市显得更小了。

逻辑主语the city与see之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作状语。

音乐英语二真题及答案解析

音乐英语二真题及答案解析近年来，音乐英语考试在全球范围内逐渐流行起来。

作为一种综合考试，它不仅考察考生对音乐知识的了解，还要求他们在英语表达方面有一定的素养。

因此，掌握音乐英语考试的真题及解析，对于备考考生来说至关重要。

一、听力部分在音乐英语二的听力部分中，通常会播放一段音乐，并配以几个问题。

考生需要辩别乐器、旋律、节奏以及演奏方式等不同要素。

通过听力题的练习，考生可以提高对于音乐的整体理解能力。

例如，一道常见的听力题目可能是：“请辨别出这段音乐中所使用的主要乐器是哪种？”通过仔细倾听音乐，考生可以根据乐器的音色和演奏方式来判断。

如果考生能够熟悉各种乐器的声音特点，就能迅速找到正确答案。

二、阅读部分音乐英语二的阅读部分主要考察考生对音乐理论知识的理解和应用能力。

题目可能包括乐谱分析、音乐史事件、作曲家年表等方面的内容。

通过阅读不同类型的文章，考生可以提高对音乐学术知识的掌握和理解。

例如，一道常见的阅读题目可能是：“请阅读以下乐谱片段，并回答问题：这段乐谱中所出现的音程是什么？”考生需要根据乐谱上的音符和符号来判断出正确的音程。

如果考生对音程的概念和计算方法非常清楚，就能够准确地回答问题。

三、写作部分音乐英语二的写作部分要求考生以英语的方式表达对音乐知识的理解和观点。

考生需要根据所给的主题或问题，写出一篇有条理、有逻辑、语法正确的文章。

通过写作练习，考生可以提高音乐英语写作的能力。

例如，一道常见的写作题目可能是：“请以‘音乐和情感’为主题，写一篇关于音乐情感表达的短文。

”考生可以根据自己对音乐的理解和感受，写出一篇富有情感的文章。

在写作过程中，考生可以运用丰富的词汇和句式，来表达自己对音乐与情感之间的关系的见解。

总结起来，音乐英语二的真题及答案解析对于备考考生来说非常重要。

通过听力、阅读和写作的练习，考生可以提高对音乐知识的整体理解和应用能力。

同时，考生还要善于总结和归纳解题技巧，以增加答题的准确性和效率。

公共英语PETS二级写作范文：电子音乐

电子音乐Electronic MusicNowadays, electronic music is very popular around the world. First electronic music got popular from Lady Gaga, her creative dressing styles caught people's attention and then people started to notice her music. They fell in love with her electronic music. Unlike rock and roll music, electronic music is more favorable by me. It makes me excited and I am totally lost in the wonderful music. Once my friends and I went to a music festival. There were so many people standing there and listening to the music. Especially when the DJ came out and everybody got excited. When the DJ played electronic music, my friends and I shook our bodies and joined the crowd to dance. It was such a wonderful experience for me. I will never forget the power of electronic music. It brings people together and share the same emotion.电子音乐现在在世界各地都很受欢迎。

公共英语二级阅读试题及答案

公共英语二级阅读试题及答案公共英语二级阅读试题及答案The English author (writer), Richard Savage, was once living in London in great poverty. In order to earn (make) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not many copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor savage hadn’t any money and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage’s house and asked him for payment, saying to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude (thankfulness) from you. ”“I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.” With these words he handed to him two copies entitle, THE LIFE OF RICHARD SAVES.51.The best title for this text should be ______.A. A Poor English WriterB. A Skilled DoctorC. A Life for a LifeD. The Life of Richard Savage52. In the text the underlined sentence, Savage was living from hand to mouth, means _______.A. Savage had clothes to wear and food to eatB. Savage had no money to buy clothes and foodC. Savage was very poor and illD. Savage was too poor to live on53. According to the text we can imagine that _______.A. the doctor was poor tooB. the doctor was skilled and kindC. the doctor was skilled but cruel D,. the doctor was glad to have got the two books54. The writer wrote this story just to tell us ______ .A. a funny storyB. an unhappy storyC. a miserable storyD. an ungrateful story55. Which statement is not true ?A. It was the doctor who cured Savage.B. If it hadn’t been because of the doctor, Savage might have died.C. The doctor sent bills to Savage for money.D. The doctor himself come to see Savage again.参考答案：CDAAD。

【高中英语】2021学年度新教材人教版必修二Unit 5 Music 单元测试试题

2021学年度新教材人教版必修二Unit 5 Music 单元测试试题第二部分阅读理解（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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑AAn old lady in a plane had a blank毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off . The air hostess spoke to her, b ut the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before , and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again !”Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don’t like planes and I am never going to fly again. But I’ll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”1. An old lady had ___________.A. a blanket over her head B glasses C. a coat D. a basket2. The old lady had never been _________ before.A. abroadB. homeC. in hospitalD. in a plane3. The woman didn’t like planes and she was never going ___________.A. to travelB. to fly againC. to go abroadD. to go homeBMany people who work in London prefer to live outside, and to go into their home or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small at in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own. Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlierand spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one's free time digging, planting, watering and other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secret of nature.Some people, however, take no interest in country thing: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight's(two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.4. Which of the following is NOT true?A. One can't get a good sleep if he lives outside London.B. Houses outside London are usually cheaper to rent.C. One can get closer to nature if he lives in the country.D. There are still some people who don't like the country.5. How many advantages of living outside London are mentioned in the passage?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.6. People who want to live in the town are probably NOT interested in .A. moviesB. gardeningC. shoppingD. dances7. What's the main idea of this passage?A. The advantage and disadvantage of living outside of London.B. The advantage and disadvantage of living in the town.C. Why some people take no interest in living in the country.D. Many people choose to work in London but live in the country.CEdwin Hubble made his most important discoveries in the 1920s.Today, other astronomers continue the work he began. Many of them are using the Hubble Space Telescope that is named after him.Edwin Powell Hubble was born in 1889 in Marshfield, Missouri. He spent his earlyyears in the state of Kentucky. Then he moved with his family to Chicago,in Louisville.He attended the University of Chicago.He studied mathematics and astronomy.Hubble was a good student.He was a good athlete,too. He was a member of the University of Chicago championship basketball team in 1909.He also was an excellent boxer.Several people urged him to train for the world heavyweight boxing championship after college.Instead,he decided to continue his studies.He went to Queen’s College at Oxford,England.At Oxford, Hubble studied law. He was interested in British Common Law,because his family had come to America from England many years before. He spent three years at Oxford.In 1913,Hubble returned to the United States. He opened a law office in Louisville, Kentucky. After a short time,however, he decided he did not want to be a lawyer.He returned to the University of Chicago.There,once again,he studied astronomy. Edwin Hubble was the first person to use the Hale Telescope. He died in 1953 while preparing to spend four nights looking through the telescope at the sky. Hubble's work led to a new research on the birth of the universe.One astronomer said scientists have been filling in the details ever since. Andhe saidthere was a long way to go.8.What would be the best title for this passage?A. Edwin Hubble's LifeB. Edwin Hubble’s DiscoveriesC. The Hubble Space TelescopeD.EdwinHubble—A Famous Lawyer9.According to this passage, Edwin Hubble was most interested in______.A. sportsB. lawC. astronomyD. mathematics10.Which of the following shows the RIGHT order according to this passage?a. He joined the University of Chicago championship basketball team.b.He studied astronomy at the University of Chicago once again.c. He moved to Louisville with his family.d. He used the Hale Telescope to look at the sky.e. He became a lawyer in Louisville for a short period of time.A .c, a, b ,d ,e B. a ,c. b ,e, d C. a ,b ,d ,e ,c D. c. a ,e, b ,d11.From this passage, we know that______.A. the Hubble Space Telescope was made by Hubble himselfB. Edwin Powell Hubble went to Oxford,England in 1910C. Edwin Powell Hubble grew up in Marshfield,MissouriD. Hubble died while he was looking at the skyDThere are over 500 known active volcanoes in the world and thousands of extinct volcanoes. V olcanoes are found on every continent except Australia. There are about 80 active volcanoes under the oceans. V olcanoes are both terrifying and fascinating. In order to understand why volcanic eruptions happen, it is necessary to know some things about how the Earth is made.The part of the Earth we live on is an 18-mile-thick layer of solid rock called the crust. Beneath the crust is a layer called the mantle (地幔), it is hot enough to melt some of the rock, creating magma (岩浆).When the magma finds cracks in the Earth's crust, it rises up. Gas bubbles (气泡) inside the magma grow bigger and try to escape as the molten rock gets closer to the Earth's surface. When the gas bubbles can't be held back any longer, the volcano erupts. Imagine shaking a soda bottle until the gas inside blows the cap off, and you can understand something of how a volcano erupts. If the magma is runny, and the gas can escape easily, the eruption is gentle. But if the magma is thick, the gas has to build up more pressure to escape. Then the eruption is explosive.When a volcano erupts, the molten rock that flows from it is called lava. The lava may run for some distance, or it may pile up near the volcano, making the mountain larger.During an explosive eruption, pieces of rock are thrown from the volcano. Scientists call these pyroclasts (火山碎屑). The smallest pyroclasts are called ash. Ash is often thrown into the atmosphere by the force of the eruption. Larger rocks, about walnut (胡桃) size, are called lapilli, Italian for “little stones”. The largest pyroclasts are called blocks if they are solid, or bombs if they are molten.V olcanoes have been a major force in the formation of our planet for thousands and thousands of years. Today geologists continually observe active volcanoes for signs of eruption. Using modern instruments, they are usually able to issue a warning before the volcano erupts.12．The author explains how the volcano erupts by ________.A．making a comparisonB．telling a storyC．using figuresD．asking questions13．Whether the eruption is explosive depends on ________.A．the temperature of the crustB．whether the magma is thickC．whether the magma is near the mantleD．the number of gas bubbles inside the magma14．We learn from Paragraph 5 that ________.A．ash is smaller than pyroclastsB．bombs are about walnut sizeC．blocks are larger than lapilliD．lapilli exist in the atmosphere15．The passage is most probably taken from ________.A．NationalGeographic B．EntertainmentWeeklyC．Health D．TVGuide第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。