【题目】Why doesn’t the conductor face the audience?1As the only person with his back to the audience, the conductor is a figure who is bathed in the spotlight, but his complex work requires a high degree of musical skill, as well as an ability to extract what he desires out of the group of artists he leads--his orchestra.

2A person may become a conductor without graduating from the conducting department of a music school or studying in any kind of conductor’s training program. However, becoming the conductor of a famous orchestra requires a great deal more than what is needed merely to join an orchestra.

3These naturally examine a conductor’s technique and musical interpretation while he conducts an orchestra through a prepared piece of music, but they also involve a sight-reading element.4The conductor then has to sit in a room and memorize the piece before coming out and leading the orchestra through the piece by memory. Not only does the conductor have to make his arm and hand motion properly, and signal all the entrances of each instrument, he has to point out intentional mistakes made by the orchestra members on the spot.

The least capabilities a conductor must have are: The ability to memorize an entire score. A good ear for distinguishing correct notes among the music of the entire orchestra.5

Of the conductors that meet these requirements, those with better musical insight and a higher level of charisma(魅力) will succeed.

A. The need for a common musical standard becomes necessary

B. The ability to lead a group of professional musicians

C. There are many conducting competitions

D. For this, the score of music is given to the conductor on site

E. This is how the role of the conductor came to be established

F. The role of the conductor is in fact not well understood

G. There are no examinations for becoming a conductor

【题目】选择合适的选项补全短文。How to make Quick Decisions For Your Life
We make decisions every dayWhen it comes to making decisions, choosing the right one can at times be stressful, especially if the decision must be made quickly. Indecision often weighs us down, but there are some useful tips for making quick decisions more easily.
Sometimes the key to making a quick decision comes down to planning ahead of time for just such an occasion. We all know we're going to come to an important decision-making point sooner or later, so having a plan already in hand can put our mind at ease when that time comes.
Overcome fear.While it may seem difficult to overcome the fear of making the wrong choice, many experts agree that we shouldn't be afraid to make the wrong decision, even if it seems important. The vast majority of wrong decisions can be corrected, while delaying decisions can often lead to more problems.
Write down all the advantages and disadvantages of your decision. Even if you don't have all the information, writing down all the pros and cons(优缺点) is a good starting point for figuring out what to do. In cases where there simply isn't enough time to write things down, make a mental list in your mind. Thinking of the pros and cons can help you organize your thoughts.
Determine criteria. Remember that every decision you make should come with a certain list of criteria.But once you know the requirements you're looking for, making a decision will become easier. Look for the choice that satisfies the list you've made, and once that choice is found, you should move ahead with it.
A. Have a plan.
B. The list may be short or quite long.
C. Communicate your decision with others.
D. And this can always lead to a clear answer.
E. So cut out any options that you know you will not choose.
F. Often, one thing that keeps us from making decisions is fear.
G. Some can be very important while others are not serious in the long run.

【题目】任务型阅读
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However,it is not true.If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents,don't worry about it.Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(消除代沟).
Don't get to your parents when you are angry.Your parents possibly won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off.
Try to reach a compromise(和解).You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them.
Talk about your values(价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
A. Don't argue with your parents.
B. Tell your parents what you care about, and why.
C. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.
D. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
E. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.
F. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.
G. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

【题目】阅读理解
The Thanksgiving Day ,the fourth Thursday in November, is coming in America. But do you know something about the annual(每年的)Macy's Thanksgiving Parade(游行) in New York?
There are thousands of bystanders(看热闹的人)and millions of television viewers. The Parade is as traditional as turkey. The year 2016 was the 90th year of Macy's parade. It featured 15 huge balloons in the shape of cartoon and pop culture characters, 1,200 dancers and cheerleaders, 900 clowns(小丑),10 marching bands and nearly 9,000 workers, almost all of whom were volunteers.
The floats(彩车)and balloons have been getting larger ,more colorful and more surprising since Macy's immigrant (移民的) workers organized the first Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In 2016, school children were invited to the Macy's parade studios(画室) outside New York City, for a first look at several just completed floats.
Bella was excited to be there. “I think it's great because I get to see all of these floats before anyone else does in the parade,” said Bella.
John Piper is the president of Macy's Studio. He said his work was fun all the time. “It's a lot of work. All year long, the artists at Macy's Studio all build these floats. We create them from scratch(涂抹). I have the finest carpenters(木匠), metal workers, painters all cooperating(合作) together,” said Piper.
The floats were supposed to advertise for commercial sponsors(赞助商) for the start of the Christmas season. But Amy Kule, the event producer said, “ And the floats are used to keep the beauty and the majesty(庄严)of the parade. A Thanksgiving parade is always about giving back and entertaining(娱乐). But most importantly, it's about leaving it for the next generation.”
(1).What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A.Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a custom held each year.
B.The way of celebrating Thanksgiving Day isn't changed each year.
C.There must be turkeys in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
D.Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is as important as turkey.
(2)Which of the following statements is Not true according to John Piper?
A.It isn't boring to create these floats.
B.All the workers at Macy's Studio work on the floats separately.
C.The artists build the floats one year before the parade.
D.It needs lots of work to build these floats.
(3)Which part of a website is the passage possibly taken from?
A.travel
B.culture
C.literature
D.art

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