题目内容
首先请阅读下列音乐家或歌手的信息:
A. John Lewis was known for his creativity.He was a skilled piano player and musical director of the
Modern Jazz.He was fond of traditional jazz, blues and bebop.Yet he was greatly influenced by training in European classical music.
B. Paul Robeson was born in Princeton, New Jersey in 1908.He was an excellent student and athlete.
Rutgers University in New Jersy gave him money, so he could study there.He also was the top student in
his class.He became a professional actor, an O'Neill star.
C. Billie Holiday wrote a book about her life-Lady Sings the Blues.A few months later, she was
arrested again for possessing illegal drugs.But instead of going to prison, she was permitted to seek
treatment to end her dependence on drugs.
D. Larry Adler didn't know how to read music as a young man.He could listen to a record played a
few times and then play the song with his harmonica.He could do this with extremely difficult songs.Not
being able to read music did not seem to harm his career.
E. Nat formed a group that played jazz in 1937.The trio reportedly did not need a drummer because
Nat's piano playing kept the beat so well.They named the group The King Cole Trio.Nat played the piano in New York and Los Angeles as a young man.
F. Isaac Stern was more than a great violin player.He was one of the most honored musicians in the
world.He was an international cultural ambassador.He was a major supporter of the arts in America and in other countries.
以下是人物情况介绍。请将介绍与相对应的歌手匹配起来。
1. Her last performance was in 1959.She died the year.Her health was ruined by using illegal drugs and
drinking too much alcohol.But Lady Day lives on through her recordings that continue to influence the best jazz singers.
2. He was one of the finest musicians to record with new Capitol Record.By the middle 1940s, Nat King Cole was beginning to be known as a popular singer as well as a jazz piano player.
3. He joined the Provincetown Players, an acting group linked to American playwright Eugene O'Neill in
the 1920s.
4. George Gershwin used a special device called a recording piano to play and record "Rhapsody in Blue". After the famous composer's death, he often played the harmonica with the recording piano.
5. He combined classical music with traditional jazz to create songs for himself and the three other
members of his quarter.He believed music should be simple and clear, yet played in meaningful way.
第二节:信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
请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。
请仔细阅读下面有关信息。
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A.A scarf, a good present for fair ladies. In winter, in addition to keeping you warm, a scarf around your neck can help draw other’s attention. |
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B.Guitar Beginners. Do you like music? Do you want to play the guitar well in a short time? This new book, written by guitarist Frank Jones, helps even the most basic beginner read his way to being a competent guitar player in just 20 days. |
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C.The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is a short novel written by Mark Twain, an American famous writer. It is very interesting and adventurous. |
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D.The Milk Calcium, produced for the senior. More and more people have realized that to be healthy is really the most important. The milk Calcium is especially good for the ones lack of calcium(钙). |
E. The Classic Explorer’s Compass, a precious instrument, will help you know wherever you are. Each comes with its own waterproof leather case.
F. Super Shoes, the sports shoes liked by all the young. Wearing Super Shoes can be attractive. It is said that Super Shoes can help you to be the winner in every sports game.
你打算为你的朋友Mike, Mary, Robert, Lily和Tom选购新年礼物。请阅读有关对他们的描述,匹配信息选出最适合他们的礼品。
56. Mike likes sports and travel. He would like something that he can take with him on his journeys, especially when he is camping or hiking, because sometimes it is hard to find the direction.
57. Mary likes parties and discos. She likes to look smart, and she is very fond of music. She says that she likes books, but she never reads any. Now, she wants to learn how to play a musical instrument.
58. Robert is an eighty-year-old man. He likes doing exercise in the morning. But one week ago, the doctor told him that he suffered from osteoporosis(骨质疏松) in a common health examination.
59. Lily is a beautiful girl. She sings well and is going to perform at the New Year’s party. She’d like to wear something that is attractive at the party.
60. Tom is a junior student. He likes playing basketball and reading. He would like to read something about taking a risk.
第二节信息匹配 (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。请把答案填写在答题卡上将对应题号上。(选E项,在答题卡上将A,B涂黑; 选F项,在答题卡上将C,D涂黑)
首先,请阅读下列应用文:
The weekly magazine tells what you need to know if you’re thinking of traveling. Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once you’re there. Lots of colour photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week. |
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E. Wired This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives. |
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F. EUROPE NEWS The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happening. Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting new stories. Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers. |
请阅读以下读者的信息,然后匹配读者和他/她最适合的杂志:
61. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his work, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world.
62. Emi is a university student studying Italian and Politics. She doesn’t have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and information.
63. Ben serves as an assistant to the general manager of an American company in Los Angeles. He is very interested in management and the use of high technology.
64. Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time. The travel agent suggests that she should read about various countries first before choosing her holiday.
65. Susan likes shopping. She is interested in buying clothes and she needs to be offered advice on clothes.