How to Release Creativity

According to most dictionaries. creativity is the ability to create. However, creativity is more than what is defined by the dictionary. It is an idea, a process, a thought。or a state of mind. One cannot learn to be creative because creativity is natural and unique to each individual. People should know that creativity doesn’t equal success. It equals the act of expressing. So. if at first the goal that is aimed for is not achieved, there is no need for worry or frustration.

Creativity can, however, be released by discovery. Some people need encouragement to help

release their creativity. There are quite a few ways to release it.

One way to release creativity would be to look for what can inspire you. Looking at the world and admiring the differences in people and places help. Creativity can be drawn from their beauty. A person can touch, taste, smell, hear, and see hundreds of different objects. Aromas from foods, textures of blankets, and sight of unusual objects can all give inspiration.

Many people are too concerned with how things should look. The focus should be on how it actually looks in the raw, to the human eye. Colors and shapes can be distorted(扭曲)by the mere fact that people want others to see it for what it is. It’s more difficult for someone to let go of all that and just let their creativity flow, unblocked.

Another way to get the creativity flowing is to research what other artists have done or are currently doing. Their cultures and biographies alone can be an inspiration. Examining their works can help some appreciate artistic expression. New techniques can even be drawn from their works.

Some people are even inspired by everyday events, like reading the newspaper or watching the news. Some can take other people’s situations and describe how it makes them feel. That is a way to release creativity. Controversial issues, such as War or abortion, can inspire writings like poems. They can be used to express death, loss, or tragedy. General topics such as religion or politics can branch off into many directions, sending creativity into overdrive.

Creativity is not about reaching a goal or being a perfectionist. It’s about being, feeling, and taking all that is inside and letting it out in one way or another. Creativity is not always expressed by paintings, drawings, or writings. One’s action is the main form to express creativity. Romance, for example, is a form of creativity. Love and emotion are inspired by one person for another. Taking something inside and then putting it back out into the world as another thing is the key of creativity. Knowing and loving someone so much that there is a need to express it is a very natural form of creativity.

Another form of expressing creativity is talking. Some people are more blessed in this area than in more obvious ones。such as painting or drawing. They Paint a “word picture”. Speeches can be centered around new ideas and thoughts. It can contain an of one’s being and transform it into either simple or complicated words.

Inspiration is vital to creativity. Even if it’s only a slight feeling or thought that inspires. Creativity can be released each time attempts are made to use the body as all outlet. Remember that creativity is not an art form, but that it forms art.

How to Release Creativity

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The writer’s understanding of creativity

●Creativity is more than just a 1.   given in the dictionary.

●It is an idea, a process, a thought, or a state of mind.

●It is natural and unique to each individual.

●It equals2.  rather than success.

Ways to3.__ creativity

●We Can look for what Can inspire US through five 4.__.

●We shouldn’t be too concerned with the 5.__ of things.

●We can get creativity flowing by 6._ what other artists have done or are doing and examining their works.

●We can draw inspiration from both everyday events and 7.__ issues.

Forms of expressing creativity

Creativity Can be expressed by

●paintings, drawings or 8._;

●actions used 9.__ to show their knowing and loving someone;

●speeches containing new ideas and thoughts.

Conclusion

●Inspiration is of great10.__ to creativity.

●Art is an expressive form of creativity.

 

 

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style of their own. The US is well known for jazz (爵士乐), which has gained world-wide popularity.

In contrast to classical (古典的) music, which follows formal European traditions, jazz is natural and free-form. It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and feelings of the people. It has a modern sound that makes people very excited. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And So it does today.

The origins of this music are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was produced by American blacks, who were brought to the Southern States as slaves. They were sold to plantation owners (种植园主) and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. This work was hard and life was short. When a Negro died, his friends and relatives formed a group to carry the body to the cemetery.

A band often went with them. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow and sad music. But on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everybody was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music, which made everyone want to dance. It was an early form of jazz.

Music has always been important in their lives. Coming mainly from West Africa, the black men who were brought to America already possessed a rich musical tradition. This music centered on religious ceremonies (宗教的仪式) in which dancing, singing, clapping and stamping (顿足) to the beat of a drum were important forms of musical expression. As these people settled in to their fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster.

Another musical form that helped to develop jazz was the blues. Blues songs always describe something sad — an unhappy love affair, a money problem, bad luck. To this day, the expression “feeling blue” means being sad.

1.Through jazz, people can express______.

A. their moods

B. their feelings

C. their interests

D. all the above

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A.Jazz follows European traditions.

B.Jazz always describes something sad.

C.Jazz was first produced by black slaves.

D.Blues made the hard work of those slaves go faster.

3.The underlined sentence “Spirits lilted,” suggested that______.

A.everybody was feeling blue

B.everybody was still in a sad mood

C.everybody became happy

D.people’s souls went to the heaven

4.What should be the best tide for this passage?

A. A Light Music.

B. Black men’s Music.

C. The Origin of the Jazz Music.

D. The Popular Music—Jazz in the U.S.A.

5.Why did the band play happy music on the way home from the cemetery?

A.Because they felt happy for the dead men.

B.Because they were glad that they themselves were still alive.

C.Because they would have a big dinner after they returned home.

D.Because they hated that dead man

 

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   21   have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us   22   everything to their kindness and love.

When we   23   them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or   24    them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of   25   our own love and gratitude to them.   26, elders have also been through all the years you are   27   and know a little more about the world than you do.

It is   28   that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new.All younger generations have always   29   with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human   30  .However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their   31

With changing times and   32   influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders.Youngsters should 33   express their views and if there are arguments, they should not   34   their voices.

If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately   35   their places, and sit on the carpet.In buses and trains, youngsters are   36   to give up their places to older people.This is not a   37   of who has more rights.It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear  38_, or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a   39   disadvantage.

When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become   40   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

 

信息匹配 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。     

A

Power Chord Academy is the benchmark (基准尺度) for teenage musician training. At Power Chord Academy, students play in a band, record a CD, make an MTV video, play concerts, and more! Power Chord Academy offers courses in San Diego, St. Louis and New York with teenage musicians attending from around the world.

B

The Idyllwild Summer Program: Every summer, more than 1,300 children, teens, and adults attend Idyllwild’s workshops(讲习班) under the pines, showing interest in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, which are taught by some of the America’s finest artists. The resulting experience is unforgettable, exciting, and funny.

C

Guitar Workshop Plus(特长班): We own a strong commitment (承担的义务) to music education. Join us this summer and treat yourself to a fun and educational music-filled week! Courses are offered for all levels, ages, and styles including blues, jazz, rock, classical music, and song writing. Bass, drum, and keyboard classes are offered as well.

D

UW-Green Bay is a best choice for summer youth camps! Parents love the attractive setting — one that is not too close to a downtown, city environment. Students love the modern facilities, easy access to all campus buildings and all on-site conveniences(现场的便利设施).

E

Keyboard Discoveries Summer Camp is a residential(提供食宿的) music camp designed for the young piano student who has completed grades(级别) five, six, seven, or eight. Students who have completed grade four may enroll(登记) as day campers. The camp welcomes different levels of study. However, all students should have completed at least two years’ piano study.

F

Camp Curtain Call lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it offers children (7-18) an exciting combination of traditional summer camp and sports activities with specialized performing and visual arts programming in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Campers can plan their experience themselves by choosing their own activities. 

 

请阅读以下有关学生的信息,然后匹配他们所要选择的营地:

1. David is a boy of sixteen who likes music very much. In his spare time he often practices playing jazz. And he also shows great interest in playing the drum.

2. Michael is a tall and strong boy who studies in a middle school. It is natural that he likes sports. What’s more, Michael is planning to learn how to perform beautifully.

3. Sarah is a lovely girl who is only nine years old. Not only does she like music, but she likes dance. She often sings while dancing with her best friends.

4 Daniel is good at playing the piano. As we all know he has passed grade six successfully. He is going camping only in the daytime to improve his skills of piano further.

5. James lives in England. He is a university student whose major is computer. But he is especially interested in music. This summer he is going to learn how to make videos.

申请学生               活动营地

1.David                 A. Power Chord Academy

2.Michael               B. The Idyllwild Summer Program

3.Sarah                 C. Guitar Workshop Plus

4.Daniel                    D. UW-Green Bay

5.James                 E. Keyboard Discoveries Summer Camp

                                F. Camp Curtain Call

 

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