The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians,  all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450~1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual-values. Fulfillment in life—as opposed to concern about an afterlife—became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on.  Artists and writers turned to secular (非宗教的) as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.

These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed, experienced, discussed, and circulated. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures(雕塑), plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.

The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general culture movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.

71. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.

B. The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance.

C. The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.

D. The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance.

72. The underlined phrase “frowned on”in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______ .

A. given up                                               B. forgotten about

C. argued about                                         D. disapproved of

73. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of________ .

A. spirituality in everyday life

B. communication among artists across Europe

C. a cultural emphasis on human values

D. religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular(非宗教的)themes

74. What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?

A. Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.

B. It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.

C. It expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry.

D. It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.

75. According to the passage, Renaissance artists and writers had all of the following intentions EXCEPT______ .

A. to use religious themes

B. to portray only the pleasant parts of human experience

C. to produce art that people would find attractive

D. to create works that were easily understood

Only three local students won Chinese Blog Competition. And 15 of the 18 awards went to students from China.
170 students’ task: to get a fully-designed blog up and running, complete with many postings based on a theme of choice—all written in Chinese.
Themes ranged from local opinions-such as the usage of Singlish, education and whether Singapore can be a cultural centre-to food blogs.
The entries were judged on Language proficiency(熟练程度)and the quality of writing, as well as the design and level of exchanging ideas with readers.
Academics(学者) from the National University of Singapore and the SIM University IT experts, and a journalist from Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore made up the judges.
In the end, only three Singaporean students made it to the award list—the rest of the awards were swept up by students from China.
“No surprise, ” said Mr. Chow Yaw Long, 37, teachers in charge from Innova Junior College, which organized the event. “Although the topics were local subjects, the foreign students were generally better in terms of the content of the posts and their grasp of the Chinese language. ”
One of the three local students winning the first prize in the Best Language Award was blogger Christina Gao 19, from the Saint Andrew’s Junior College, who spared no effort in researching for and writing her blog. Each entry took her between five and seven days to produce, complete with pictures and even podcasts
Her advice for bloggers is: Be responsible
“Some bloggers out there only seek to blame the authorities and other bloggers.” Said Miss Gao. “I think they lack responsibilities and there is no value to their posts.”
【小题1】The competition was organized by ___________.

A.the National University of SingaporeB.Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao
C.the Saint Andrew’s Junior CollegeD.Innova Junior College
【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Not all the themes were about local subjects.
B.Chinese students won most of the awards.
C.The blogs could be written in Chinese or Singlish.
D.The judges were from universities in Singapore and China.
【小题3】What Miss Gao said suggests that    ___________.
A.she likes to blame the authoritiesB.she thinks highly of the others’ blogs
C.she has a sense of responsibilityD.she loves to read valuable posts
【小题4】The passage is mainly about   ___________.
A.how Chinese students won the awards in the competition
B.why bloggers should take responsibility for their blogs
C.what the result of the competition was
D.how Miss Gao won the first prize in the competition

 Not everyone in the world requires the same amount of living space. The amount of space a person needs around him is a cultural (文化的) difference, not an economic one. Knowing your own psychological (心理的) space needs is important because they strongly affect your choices, including, for example, the number of bedrooms in the home. If you were brought up in a two-child family and both you and your sister or brother had your own bedrooms, the chances are if you have two children or more, that you also will offer separate bedrooms for them. In America, for example, they train people to want to have their own rooms by giving them their own rooms when they are babies. This is very unusual in the world. In many other countries, the baby sleeps in the same bed with his parents or in bed near them.

   The space in the home also shows a lot about psychological space needs. Some families gather closer to each other and the size of their house has nothing to do with it. Others have separate little corners where family members go to be alone.

   Although it is true that psychological space needs are not decided by economic reasons, they sometimes have to be changed a little because of economic pressure(压力). It is almost impossible, however, to completely change your psychological space needs.

 1.The first sentence in Paragraph 1 “Not everyone in the world requires the same amount          of space” means “______”.

   A. Not two people need exactly the same amount of living space

   B. Living space requirements are not always the same

   C. The world requires the same amount of living space

   D. Nobody needs a required amount of living space

2.Some families gather closer to each other at home than others because ______.

   A. they have limited living space   

   B. they are brought up in a large family

   C. it satisfies(满足) their psychological space needs

   D. the children in the family sleep in the same bed with their parents

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Americans are trained to live in the large rooms at birth.

   B. Economic situation decides one's amount of space needs.

   C. People in different countries demand(need) different psychological space.

   D. Knowing your psychological space needs is important, as it has effect on your future.

4.The best title for this passage is ______.

   A. American Way of Living

   B. Psychological Space

   C. Space Needs in Different Countries

   D. Psychological Space and Economic Pressure

 

Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.

Arrive

The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country,s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.

Best visiting-time

The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka,s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.

See

There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla,s cave temple, the country,s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picturesque town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where old customs, arts, and crafts remain.

Do Sri Lanka owns about 1,600 km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colorful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.

Taste

Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.

Did you know? Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world ’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).

60. Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?

A. Kandy.             B. Anuradhapura.           C. Polonnaruwa.        D. Colombo.

61.If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’ d better go there in    .

A. September.     B. October.          C. November.     D. May.

62. We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka         .

A. is in the Pacific Ocean              B. is famous for its excellent food

C. is the world,s largest producer of tea     D. has only flights to London

63. The author wrote the article in order to         .

A. introduce the picturesque landscape of Sri Lanka

B. let readers know what is famous for in Sri Lanka

C. make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world

D. let people get more travel information about Sri Lanka

 

We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our   36   have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us   37   everything to their kindness and love.

When we   38   them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or   39    them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of   40   our own love and gratitude to them.   41  , elders have also been through all the years you are   42   and know a little more about the world than you do.

      It is   43   that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always   44   with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human   45  . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their   46  .

      With changing times and   47   influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should   48   express their views and if there are arguments, they should not   49   their voices.

If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately   50   their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are   51   to give up their places to older people. This is not a   52   of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear   53  , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a   54   disadvantage.

When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become   55   that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.

1.A. youngsters B. elders      C. parents          D. juniors

2. A. devote    B. owe          C. pay              D. contribute

3.A. show       B. explain        C. exhibit            D. point

4. A. greeting      B. receiving        C. declaring    D. showing

5. A. expressing   B. describing        C. sending          D. suggesting

6.A. However    B. Therefore       C. Besides          D. Though

7. A. experiencing with                     B. going through       

C. suffering from                      D. worrying out

8.A. maybe      B. likely       C. possible       D. probably

9.A . quarreled B. dealt   C. lived        D. disagreed

10. A. community    B. organization  C. society     D. public

11.A. experience    B. reality      C. emotion      D. information

12. A. cultural     B. special      C. environmental    D. position

13.A. quietly       B. slightly C. silently     D. coldly

14. A. rise     B. raise        C. support      D. force

15.A. give away B. get rid of   C. give up      D. send out

16. A. expected B. forced   C. needed       D. reminded

17.A. doubt     B. question C. wonder       D. challenge

18. A. suffering    B. upset    C. trouble      D. discomfort

19.A. serious       B. light        C. heavy            D. slight

20.A. aware     B. alive        C. knowing      D. sensible

 

违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com

精英家教网