Question

Many people believe that classical music has nothing to do with young people today. However, this issue frequently causes heated debate.

Some people say that classical music is associated only with old people. For example, if you look at the audience at a classical concert, the majority is over the age of fifty.

Others say it is more popular than we first imagine. Many young people listen to classical music without realizing it. It is often used in films and advertisements. For example, a famous piece of classical music was used as the theme music for the 1990 World Cup. Not many people could have given its name, but millions enjoyed it.

Also, some people point out that young people produce new music based on classical ideas: for example, it is said that rap(说唱) music was invented by a classical musician in 1912, but it is now used by young people in pop music.

However, young people point to the fact that classical music has been outstripped(超越) by technology. To play a classical instrument, such as a violin, you need to study hard and practice for hours. Nowadays, you don’t need to get aching arms from practicing. A teenager can write and make music using a computer program in the comfort of their own bedroom.

A final point to bear in mind is that the term "classical music" is used to refer to a great variety of music, from jazz to pieces for large orchestras. This makes it even more difficult to say whether classical music is relevant to young people.

So, it may be only a minority of young people who play classical instruments, but when it comes to enjoying classical music, it depends on the piece of music. It may be more relevant to young people in the modern world than they realize!

 

Title	Classical Music
Introduction	The issue of whether classical music is 1. ________ to young people causes heated debate.
Opinions	Evidence
★ Classical music is associated only with old people.	☆ 2.________ of the audience at a classical concert are over fifty.
★ Many young people don’t 3. ________some music they listen to is classical.	☆ Classical music is often found in films and advertisements.
★ Classical ideas provide a 4. ________ for producing new music.	☆ Young people now5.________ rap in popular music.
★Technology has put classical music at a 6. ________.	☆ A young man can write and make music on a computer 7. ________ in his bedroom.
★ “Classical music” can refer to various 8.________ of music.	☆ Classical music 9.________ from jazz to pieces for large orchestras.
Conclusion	Classical music may still be 10.________ by young people today.

 

Answer 1

1.related/linked/relvant

2.Most

3.realize/know/recognize

4.basis

5.use

6.disadvantage

7.comfortably

8.kinds/types/sorts

9.ranges

10.enjoyed/loved/liked/appreciated

【解析】

试题分析：文章大意：文章主要阐述了当代年轻人是否对古典音乐认同。

1. 词义归纳 根据第一段中“classical music has nothing to do with young people today”可知是 “与…相关”的意思。

2. 词义归纳 根据第二段“the majority is over the age of fifty.”可知是大部分人超过了50岁。

3. 词性转换 根据第三段中“Many young people listen to classical music without realizing it”可知答案。

4. 词形转换 根据文章第四段中“some people point out that young people produce new music based on classical ideas”可知答案。

5. 词形转换 根据文章第四段中“but it is now used by young people in pop music.可知答案。

6. 词义归纳 根据文章第五段“However, young people point to the fact that classical music has been outstripped(超越) by technology”可知古典音乐已经被科技超越，所以处于不利地位。

7. 词形转换 根据文章第五段中“A teenager can write and make music using a computer program in the comfort of their own bedroom.”可以归纳出答案。

8. 词义归纳 根据文章第六段中“A final point to bear in mind is that the term "classical music" is used to refer to a great variety of music”可知答案。

9. 词义归纳 根据文章第六段中“from jazz to pieces for large orchestras.”可知答案。

10. 词形转换 根据文章最后一段中“ut when it comes to enjoying classical music”可以得出答案。

考点：考查任务型阅读。