1、- 1 -Module 4 课下能力提升（十三）阅读理解AIf you have a good ear for music and have completed a formal music training program, you can become a music transcriber.The primary role of a music transcriber is to listen to the music as it is recorded or played and write it down.The first step to become a music transc
2、riber is to complete a test of your listening skills.The ability to clearly differentiate (区分) between notes, tone and pitch is essential in this position and cannot be taught.A musical ear can be developed over time to enjoy music, but the level of detail required is a natural gift.In many countrie
3、s, a hearing test is performed before any formal music training is started.Students without an ear for music might be encouraged to try different activities.The next step is to obtain formal music training.This training can start as early as age 3 or 4, as soon as the child can tell apart symbols an
4、d follow instructions.The piano is the first instrument for most people, because it is among the simplest to learn.As part of the training program, students typically learn how to read sheet music, play according to the notes and perform.Musical theory, composition classes and musical history are al
5、l part of any formal music training program and form the base of knowledge required to become a music transcriber.These classes typically are completed after 8 to 10 years of formal music study, typically when the student is in his or her teens or early adulthood.Ear training classes are a standard
6、part of the curriculum and include exercises focused on improving listening skills.The ability to correctly identify notes when played on a variety of instruments is essential for anyone who wants to become a music transcriber, as this is the majority of his or her daily work.In order to become a mu
7、sic transcriber, the student must be able to quickly and accurately record music for a variety of instruments.Without this background，mistakes can be made, and the music written in a way that makes it impossible to play and recreate the same effect.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了成为一名音乐撰写员所需要的条件。- 2 -1If someone wants
8、to be a music transcriber, he should first_.Aknow the difference between musicBdevelop a special musical earCreceive formal music trainingDcomplete listening skills test解析：选 D 细节理解题。从第二段中的“The first step to become a music transcriber is to complete a test of your listening skills.”可知，想成为一名音乐撰写员的第一步就
9、是要完成听力测试。2Children can start formal music training when they can_.Aplay some simple musical instrumentsBplay the piano according to the notesCrecognize symbols and follow instructionsDperform with the help of instructors解析：选 C 细节理解题。从第三段中的“as soon as the child can tell apart symbols and follow instr
10、uctions ”可知，当儿童在能够识别符号和听懂指令的时候，就可以开始接受正式的音乐训练了。3The underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.Acourse BabilityCgoal Dreality解析：选 A 词义猜测题。本段主要说明的是成为音乐撰写员需要参加的一些课程，其中听音训练就是其中的一种。4The passage mainly tells us_.Awhen children can start music trainingBhow to recognize different musicChow to beco
11、me a music transcriberDwhat is a music transcriber解析：选 C 标题归纳题。通读短文可知，本文第一段提出了音乐撰写员的主要任务，接着从 4个方面介绍了成为一名音乐撰写员所需要的条件，这条主线贯彻文章的始终。BI fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song？In 1992, I made tw
12、o love songs for my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang.“Sam, ”she said earnestly, “your songs should be heard by more people.”- 3 -She got my ballads and started bothering various media people about me, her singing barber husband.Two radio stations took an interest and played
13、 the songs.After the programme was aired, I became known in our community as the Singing Barber.The biggest surprise, however, was still to come.I received a call from a music promoter who offered me a longterm recording contract.He explained that he would be investing a lot of money to market my so
14、ngs.I needed to be wholly focused on selling my records all over Australia.But I hesitated.My friends all told me to go for it.And Mary also thought I should do.“Go, Sam.Ill manage with the family .itll be OK.”I watched my daughter and son playing in the backyard.Soon they would both be in high scho
15、ol .and where would I be？I was so used to my family turning to me for love and support.If I were to start a singing career, I would not only miss them terribly, but also certainly miss out on watching them grow up.Signing this contract would put a huge gap between my family and I .and I couldnt bear
16、 it.My family was my life.So I refused the music promoters offer.Im still making music, Im rich in love and I have no regrets.语篇解读：本文讲述了一个会唱歌的理发师在得到了一个音乐发起人的邀请去投入音乐生涯时，他犹豫了，为了家庭，理发师最终放弃了与音乐发起人签约。5When the author was offered the contract, most of his friends_.Aenvied him Blaughed at himCencouraged hi
17、m Ddidnt believe him解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段可知，朋友们都鼓励他去。6Why did the author give up the contract?ABecause his wife was strongly against it.BBecause the pay was not attractive enough.CBecause he wanted to care about his two kids.DBecause he didnt want his family life damaged.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段内容，他害怕
18、与家人之间有隔阂，害怕与孩子之间的联系减少，害怕影响亲情，C 项只是一部分原因，故选 D。7According to the passage, we can infer the author_.Aused to be a country singerBpreferred his present lifeCwent on the road to fame- 4 -Dregretted giving up his contract解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据文章最后一句话可知，作者没有去签合同，而是继续自己原有的生活。8What does the author mainly intend to
19、tell us?AOne should know himself.BInterest is the best teacher.CFamily should come first.DEvery dog has its day.解析：选 C 主旨大意题。根据整篇文章内容可知，作者放弃去签很好的合同的机会，主要考虑的是家庭因素，所以他认为家庭是第一位的。CThis may be music to your ears.Researchers PJason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3, 500 people a personality quiz.Then the
20、y asked them to name their favorite kind of music.“We found that the musical styles people like are closely linked to their personalities.”Gosling says.RAP/HIPHOPKnown for their quick speech, some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节) a minute!If you like rap/hiphop, you are energetic and hav
21、e a way with words.You_put_a_fresh spin_on_things,_whether its new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.CLASSICALIn the 18th century, classical musicians were like rock stars.Beethoven and Mozart, for example, played to packed concert halls.If you like classical, you are open to new ideas and
22、like debating with friends.Creative and imaginative, you can easily spend many hours scrapbooking, writing or painting.COUNTRYCountry music came from the folk songs of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.If you like country, you express your opinions well, which m
23、akes you the ideal class president or team captain.Traditional and loyal, you enjoy spending time with your family.- 5 -POPPop music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.Each year, the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars!If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.Yo
24、u can make big things happen, like planning for a huge party or inspiring your team to victory.ROCK/ALTERNATIVEIn the 1950s, rock music created a brandnew culture.Teenagers, for the first time, had an identity separate from adults and children.If you like rock/alternative, you are a risktaker who ne
25、ver accepts no for an answer.You rise to any challenge, like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.If these personality profiles dont match you, thats OK.These are just for fun.语篇解读：文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。9What does the underlined part “You put a fresh spin on th
26、ings” mean in the passage?AYou can express your idea in a clever way that makes it seem better than it really is.BYou have the ability to attract others attention.CYou are always willing to communicate with others.DYou are willing to express your thoughts to others all the time.解析：选 A 句意理解题。由上句中的“ha
27、ve a way with words”可知， “你”是一个很会运用语言的人，即“你”的表达能力及语言运用能力很强。10If you like pop music, _.Ayou are traditional and prefer to stay with your familyByou are easy to accept new ideasCyou are welcome and your friends all like to be with youDyou have a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute解析：选 C 细节判断题
28、。由 POP部分的“If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.”可知，喜欢流行音乐的人有很好的朋友缘。喜欢乡村音乐的人比较传统，喜欢和家人待在一起，所以 A项错误；喜欢古典音乐的人善于接受新思想，故排除 B项；由RAP/HIPHOP部分的开头可知 D项错误。11We can know from this passage that_.Ain the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop stars- 6 -Bcountry music came from the folk so
29、ngs of the native AmericansCpop music is liked by the largest number of people in the worldDeveryone can find his personality in this passage解析：选 C 细节理解题。由 POP部分的“POP music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.”可知 C项正确。12Whats the best title for the passage?AWhen music came into beingBWhat your favorite music says about youCSome basic information about musicDHow to like music解析：选 B 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。B 项更形象地点明了这一主题。- 7 -
