Unit 5 Music 单元综合测试卷-（2019）新人教版高中英语必修第二册.docx

1、Unit 5 Music-单元综合测试卷时间：100分钟满分：120分选择题部分第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ACarol: I started playing the cello (大提琴) when I was about eight or nine. It was great playing the cello because I was in youth orchestras and we went abroad to do tours. But anyway, whe

2、n I got to university, I stopped playing. Well, there just wasnt time and there were so many other things to do. Luckily, I took it up after my 25th birthday and joined a band (乐队)Daniel: When I was little, I thought Id end up learning the guitar like my father, but then I decided that I wanted to h

3、ave my own instrument (乐器), so I chose the trumpet (小号). Im in the school jazz band and Id like to be a musician when I grow up, but my dad says its difficult to make a living from music. But I dont want to be a lawyer like him. Its so boring.Carmen: Nobody likes living near someone like me because

4、when I practise, I make a lot of noise! But you have to keep practising, dont you? Otherwise it gets more and more difficult. The trouble is, in the summer, when its hot, I have to open the windows, so the whole street gets to hear it if Im not careful. I love playing the drums and I play in a fanta

5、stic band.Vince: Ive played the guitar for as long as I can remember, but when I was trying to make it as a musician after school, I used to play in the Underground in London to make a bit of extra money. I kept on playing, but I ran a restaurant to make a living. When I get any spare time I still p

6、lay. Ive got a few friends who like music too and we formed a band.1Why did Carol give up playing the cello?AShe couldnt go abroad to play.BShe turned to other instruments.CShe found it boring to play it all day.DShe couldnt spare any time to play it.2What does Daniel think of being a musician?AIt w

7、ill be fun to do it.BIt will be hard to make it.CIt will never make him rich.DIt will make his father satisfied.3What troubles Carmen?AShe cannot play well in public.BThe street is so noisy in the summer.CIts hard to keep practising in the summer.DPlaying the drums causes a disturbance to others.4Wh

8、at made Vince start restaurant business?AHe was interested in it.BHe was unable to live on music.CHe needed money to form a band.DHe was encouraged by his friends.BListening to music is considered a good thing for adults. Indeed it is. Scientific studies have proved it. Music has so many good effect

9、s on our body, mind and mood that this world will certainly not be a good place without music. Then, is music good for children? Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents dont know the importance of music to children. Here are some reasons why music is i

10、mportant to children.First, music is good for childrens intelligence. Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. This is because the brain gets stimulated (刺激) by the rhythm and tone of music.Music als

11、o has soothing (抚慰的) effect on children and helps remove their stress. Todays children are under a lot of stress from schoolwork. Being under too much stress impairs childrens health. Luckily, listening to music can help them feel better.Music can improve childrens moods. Some children are sad by na

12、ture. They seem to be lost in their own thoughts and dont take interest in their surroundings. In such cases, a method known as “music therapy” comes to their rescue. It changes their moods and places a new kind of spirit in them.Music is also a universal language that children ought to learn. Our w

13、orld has become a global village. People are getting more and more interested in other cultures and countries. Music can help them in understanding foreign cultures. Now we can say that music is very important not only to adults but also to children. So children should be encouraged to learn music o

14、r listen to music.5By mentioning scientific studies in Paragraph 1, the author wants to show _.Awhy adults should listen to musicBchildren should listen to musicClistening to music is only good for adultsDwhy scientists are interested in music6What does the underlined word “impairs” in Paragraph 3 m

15、ean?AHarms.BChanges.CImproves. DShows.7The last but second paragraph shows that listening to music means _.Alearning languages betterBunderstanding foreign cultures betterCaccepting the fast developing world easilyDshowing greater interest in other cultures8What would be the best title for the passa

16、ge?AWhy do Children Love Music?BHow to Choose Music for ChildrenCHow to Teach Children Music EasilyDWhy is Music Important to Children?CMy name is Sara. When I was little, I played the drums. I also had a guitar. In fourth grade, I started playing the trombone (长号). I practiced about four hours a we

17、ek. All of this might not seem like a big deal for a lot of kids, but theres something about me that makes me a bit different from others. I was born without hands. Since I was about one year old, Ive worn prosthetics (假手)This year, I got an invitation to join the high school marching band (行进管乐队).

18、I told my mom I wanted to do it. But I had an instructor who thought I would not be able to march in the band not because it was a high school band and Im only in seventh grade, but probably because my body is different. All I wanted was to show that I could do it, so I joined the band. And it paid

19、off!Music gives me energy. That happens sometimes. One time I was so down, I didnt even want to get out of bed. Then I hit my mp3 player by accident. A song came on, and I got up and started dancing. It helped me say to myself, “OK, I can get through today.”Around my musician friends, we all share t

20、he same problems, like working out how many beats there are to a measure. I have a hard time counting the beats, but so do a lot of the other kids. Its a normal problem that we musicians share. When Im with the band, I dont feel as different as I do in other situations. Its just another way that mus

21、ic makes me want to go on, and not to just sit down by myself and not care about life.9How does Sara probably feel when shes with the band?ABored.BRelaxed.CSuccessful. DAfraid.10What would be the best title for the text?AA high school band BA young drummerCThe music of me DMy magic hands11In what wa

22、y is Sara different from other kids?ATheres something wrong with her body.BShe knows how to play many instruments.CShe learned to play the drums at a very early age.DShe kept playing the trombone for the longest hours.12When invited to join the marching band, Sara _.Asaid no at firstBhad no idea wha

23、t to doCfollowed the instructors adviceDbelieved that she would make itDThey are sisters.They are in a car.They are arguing and one of them tries to leave.The two girls are acting but for 17yearold Ellie its not all that far from the truth.Next week she will be in court to testify (作证) against a fri

24、end who hurt her.“Being here makes me forget all about that，” she says.At Breeze Arts Foundation in Leeds, eight young people between the ages of 16 and 20 are practising what their acting teacher Fiona has presented to them.Breeze Arts Foundation, which has been running for five years, is trying to

25、 get young people who are Neet (not in education, employment, or training) or in danger of becoming Neets back into education or work.Each member of the group tells a different story.Some are here because they simply cant stay in school, some because they have family problems, and some because they

26、have a history of breaking the law.The course members attend a 12week programme.While here they will all work towards an Arts Award (奖) and an endofterm performance.Sarah McGlinchey is the course keyworker.As well as designing the courses, she does oneonone work with the students, helping with every

27、thing from housing to job hunting.Lessons are given on Wednesdays and Thursdays but the rest of the time McGlinchey focuses on onetoone support.Some of the teens here will never go on to work in the performing arts, but some will make careers (职业) in the area.One former member has worked at the West

28、 Yorkshire Playhouse.Another student went on to university to study modern art.Whatever happens, McGlinchey says, “Learning about performing arts and the arts industry builds their confidence (自信) and shows them what chances are out there.”13What can we learn about the course from the last paragraph

29、?AIt allows students to enjoy works of art.BIt is attracting more members these days.CIt helps the members believe in themselves.DIt needs more support from the arts industry.14What does Ellie probably think of the course?AIt is challenging.BIt takes her pain away.CIt teaches her some basic truths.D

30、It gives her knowledge about law.15What is the purpose of the course?ATo help youths in difficult situations.BTo encourage youths to enter college.CTo teach arts lessons to local students.DTo pick out excellent star performers.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Understandi

31、ng and appreciating abstract art can be tough if you dont have much experience with art. Dont worry. The following can help you gain an appreciation of abstract artwork enormously.Relax as you look at abstract art._1_， its best to go to the gallery or view the art when youre in a relaxing state so t

32、hat the art affects you in a positive way. Limit distractions around you, like your cellphone, and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts._2_.Avoid saying things like “Anyone could make that” and dismiss prior opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it. Try to a

33、pproach the art with an open mind and dont compare it with other works, especially if its not in the same style.Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.Instead of trying to evaluate the technical aspects of the art, ask yourself how the art makes you feel. _3_， it has an emotional impact on you

34、. Do be honest with yourself when determining your real feeling.Research the artists life.Some galleries have an informational plaque (匾牌) near the artwork that describes the artist. Read the informational plaque next to the artwork. This is a great way to better understand the artist and his mindse

35、t when he created the art. Most abstract art tries to capture a feeling or emotion like sadness, rage, or happiness. _4_.Speak and interact with abstract artists.If you like, you can find abstract artists in collective studios or at their art shows. _5_. Getting their perspective may give you a deep

36、er understanding and appreciation of their work.Well now, if you still dont get abstract art and cant appreciate it, try to create some artwork yourself. If you dont know where to start, you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.ALook at the artwork as objectively as you canBIf it m

37、akes you happy, sad, anxious, or excitedCAs long as you understand the techniques used to create the artDSince being distracted or stressed can actually affect how you enjoy artETake the time to respectfully speak to themFFor example, if the artist witnessed a war, a depressing feeling may be convey

38、ed in his artGThere are different styles and types of art for you to further research第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was a dark day, one of depression, sorrow and anger. As I climbed out of the _1_， after witnessing my time in the 100 yar

39、d freestyle, I did not feel like speaking to anyone. I saw the bright smiles of swimmers who had just _2_ a best time. _3_， I had failed. Or at least that is what I thought at the time.I was lying on my cool bed when an idea _4_ my head. Success is the _5_ to go from failure to failure without _6_ y

40、our enthusiasm. At practice the next day, I told my swimming teammates about my goal time and they all either laughed or replied with a _7_ similar response like, “You cant do it” or “Probably not”. Believe it or not, these are the responses that made my goal _8_.Finally came the day when I had to _

41、9_ to myself and others that with _10_ there is no limit to your achievements.With the starting gun _11_， I dove with perfect form into the pool. I felt the cool water running _12_ my back. I swam like a fish, bouncing off each _13_ at the wall as if it was a spring board. On the _14_ turn, I came b

42、ack to the wall with every piece of strength I had. I _15_ the final wall with my fingertips and knew that I had swum the _16_ race.I had done it! I had achieved my best time! Joy filled my _17_ like water does a cup. I saw the _18_ on all of my friends faces as I _19_ out of the pool: their jaws dr

43、opped to the ground. I began to laugh and gave them thumbs up.I have _20_ in life that having belief in yourself opens all gates. Never forget that anything the mind can conceive and believe can achieve.1A.pondBseaCpool Dbed2A.made BachievedCreached Drealized3A.Otherwise BHoweverCBesides DIn additio

44、n4A.occurred BbrokeCstuck Dhit5A.opportunity BactionCcause Dability6A.keeping BlosingCreducing Ddecreasing7A.somehow BsomewhatCanyhow Danywhere8A.magical BreasonableCconfident Dachievable9A.promise BprovideCpresent Dprove10A.consideration BimpressionCbelief Ddesire11A.setting out Bgoing offCbreaking

45、 out Dgetting off12A.through BaboveCacross Dto13A.turn BjumpCstruggle Dshoot14A.next BpreviousCvery Dlast15A.pushed BreachedCgot Dtouched16A.whole BperfectCfirst Dbest17A.heart BheadCmind Dface18A.expressions BemotionsCfeelings Dresponses19A.ran BclimbedCstood Djumped20A.gained BdreamedClearned Drem

46、embered非选择题部分第二节 语篇语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。The people living in the Appalachian Mountains are sometimes called hillbillies (乡下人). The first settlers there came from the province of Ulster in Ireland, and they _1_ (bring) their folk music with them. This music, _2_

47、(mix) with the blues (布鲁斯音乐), became hillbilly music.Later, _3_ hillbilly music became more popular, it _4_ (call) country music. Country songs are often sad stories of love and broken hearts. In the 1920s, people listened to country music on the radio. Not all country people were farmers. Many worked in the factories. They also loved country music, and it became _5_ music of the working class.During the 1930s, A