1、Period Three Lesson 2 Beijing Opera基础巩固.单句语法填空1In this day and age，women can have children and jobs as well.I cant agree more.Its great to have the two combined(combine)2The first time I climbed Mount Tai，I was impressed by its beautiful scenery.3If there is no opposition，I will act as a representat
2、ive(represent) of our class.4The lovely girl looks more beautiful wearing(wear) the red dress.5Mary plays an important role in the play that is being shown now.6Generally(general) speaking，he was not a bad man.7Wed better leave things as they are until the police arrive.8He didnt pass the test.In ot
3、her words，he failed.9I thought her nice and honest the first time I met her.10It is certain that he will hand over his business to his son when he gets old.能力提升.阅读理解AMusic is often thought of as “easy” or “play time”，but its not that at all.Music plays a very important part in our education.Students
4、 who learn music learn a lot of music history at school.This includes “modes(调式)”，which were used in churches during the development of music.They are still used today.Students learn about the historical events that were taking place when the music they play was written.They learn what the music was
5、 used for.So much of our culture is in music and has been for centuries.Music also helps with science.Students use science to help them discover what sounds good together and what doesnt.Students also need science to understand something called the “overtone series”， which is about how music is prod
6、uced by vibration(颤动) and why.Students learn a lot about languages.Many songs are written in other languages，including ancient ones.Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about.Some songs are famous poems or short works set to music.Students learn a huge amo
7、unt of coordination(协调) through music，so parts of the body can work better together.Students must use fine motor skills in order to play an instrument.Singers and players must learn breath control and be in good shape to play.Students learn about art.Some famous pieces were written about important w
8、orks of art，and students learn about the artists and styles as theyre playing the music.Music education also brings higher thinking to our children.It allows them to think about complex patterns (How can I make my part sound better？How do this music and these different parts fit together？)Students h
9、ave to know absolutely(完全地) what every other musician does at all times.In that way，it develops teamwork.As one can see，music is very important to education besides bringing us fun.语 篇 解 读 本 文 重 点 说 明 了 音 乐 对 各 门 学 科 学 习 的 帮 助 ，表 明 音 乐 教 育 的 重 要 性 。11Learning music is helpful to the following subjec
10、ts EXCEPT .Ascience BlanguageCpolitics Dhistory答案 C解析 细节理解题。第二段说明音乐在历史学科上的帮助；第三段说明其在自然科学方面的帮助；第四段说明其在语言方面的帮助。文中没有提到政治，故选 C。12Students who learn music have to translate songs .Abecause they are learning the languageBbecause they must understand what they are singing aboutCbecause the songs are ancien
11、t onesDbecause they are famous poems答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“Students must learn to translate these works to understand what they are singing about.”(学生们一定要把这些作品翻译过来，因为他们需要理解他们所唱的内容)可知选 B。13Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?AModes are still used in modern music.BDifferent kind
12、s of music show different cultures.CIts easier for athletes to learn to play an instrument.DA good musician should know the importance of teamwork.答案 C解析 细节理解题。文中没有提到运动员与学习乐器之间的关系，所以可知 C 项不是正确的。14What is the main idea of the passage?AThe importance of music.BThe importance of music education.CWays t
13、o learn music well.DSkills that music students should have.答案 B解析 主旨大意题。全文重点说明了音乐对各门学科学习的帮助，故 B 项“音乐教育的重要性”十分切题，故选 B。BBackground music may seem harmless，but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it.Recorded background music first found its way into factories，shops and restaurants in the US
14、.But it soon spread to other parts of the world.Now it is becoming increasingly difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without listening to music.To begin with， “muzak”(音乐广播网 ) was intended simply to create a soothing(舒缓的) atmosphere.Recently，however ，its becoming a big business.Dr Ronald Milliman，a
15、n American marketing expert， has shown that music can boost(提升) sales or increase factory production by as much as a third.However，it has to be the light music.A fast one has no effect at all on sales.Slow music can increase receipts by 38%.This is probably because shoppers slow down and have more o
16、pportunity to spot items they like to buy.Yet，slow music isnt always the answer.Dr Milliman found， for example，that in restaurants slow music meant customers took longer to eat their meals， which reduced overall sales.So restaurant owners might be well advised to play fast music to keep the customer
17、s movingunless，of course，the resulting indigestion(消化不良) leads to complaints!语篇解读 背景音乐作为一种常见的音乐形式，已经渗透到人们生活的方方面面。本文旨在介绍不同的背景音乐可以产生不同的效果。15Background music means .Alight music that customers enjoy mostBfast music that makes people move fastCslow music that can make customers enjoy their mealsDthe mus
18、ic you are listening to while you are doing something答案 D解析 细节理解题。选项中的前三项均只是背景音乐中的一部分，只有 D 项是完整的概括。16Restaurant owners complain about slow music because .Ait results in indigestionBit increases their salesCit keeps customers movingDit decreases their sales答案 D解析 推理判断题。由文章最后一段可以看出，如果播放慢速背景音乐，客人的就餐时间就
19、会变长，这样就会导致营业额的整体下滑。这样的结果餐馆老板自然要抱怨。17We can know from the text that .Abackground music was first used in big department storesBproper music can increase the selling of goodsClight music has a bad effect on productionDrestaurant owners had better play slow music to comfort their customers答案 B解析 细节理解题。
20、由第二段中的“has shown that music can boost(提升) sales”可知，恰当的音乐可以促进销售。.七选五How to get siblings(兄弟姐妹) to get alongOne of the greatest gifts of parenthood is seeing your children form a relationship with each other that is independent of you.By giving them someone else to play with，you can free up some time f
21、or yourself.Here are four techniques you can use to help your children appreciate each other while they are young. 18 The No.1 thing parents can do to help their kids stay on good terms with each other is not to compare them with each other.Never say “Your sister never.” or “Why cant you do what you
22、r brother does？” 19 Stay out of the way.Try not to get too involved(参与) in your kids arguments.Learning cooperation and problemsolving is an important skill in life. 20 And dont blame the older one for not “knowing better”That puts pressure on the older child and leads to unhappiness.Activities and
23、opportunities.Have your kids go to their siblings games and activities. 21 “My kids go to each others activities，and take part in activities together， ” says Patricia WaltersFischer，mother of two.Not only do her children go，but they also offer support，encouraging each other before a big game or perf
24、ormance and offering comfort when things dont go well.Vacations.Dont ignore the value of a family vacation for bringing siblings together.When kids are away from their friends and forced to spend time together，they often enjoy each other. 22 In fact，a weekend camping trip offers some of the best opp
25、ortunities for working together，having fun and experiencing something new.ADont compare.BNever shout at them.CThat only serves to fuel the competition.DIt doesnt need to be anything extremely great.EThey may need help solving a conflict，but try not to take sides.FGive them a project，and they will le
26、arn how to work together.GGet them involved in one anothers lives，so they can have a better appreciation of who their sibling is.语 篇 解 读 本 文 属 于 教 育 类 短 文 ，介 绍 了 4条 如 何 让 家 庭 中 的 兄 弟 姐 妹 和 睦 相 处 的 建 议 。18答案 A解析 根据横线后句“The No.1 thing parents can do to help their kids stay on good terms with each othe
27、r is not to compare them with each other.”可知，第一个建议就是不要比较孩子们。故 A 项符合本段中心思想。19答案 C解析 根据横线前句“Never sayYour sister never. or Why cant you do what your brother does？ ”可知，本段建议父母不要对孩子进行比较，比较只会让竞争激烈。故选C。20答案 E解析 本段小标题“Stay out of the way.”及后一句“Try not to get too involved(参与) in your kids arguments.”可知，当孩子们之
28、间发生争论的时候，父母亲不要偏袒，要让孩子们自己去解决问题。故 E 项符合上下文语境。21答案 G解析 根据横线后句“My kids go to each others activities，and take part in activities together”可知，我们要让孩子相互参加对方的活动，站在对方的立场看问题。这样做可以让相互之间的理解更加深入。故选 G。22答案 D解析 本段主要介绍的是通过假期活动让孩子增进理解。不需要做什么特别大的事情。实际上，一次周末野营旅行即可。故 D 项符合上下文语境。.短文改错(2018湖南常德期中)I was exciting when my da
29、d told me that a British girl was coming to our house for several day.I think she would be typical Western girl with blond hair and blue eyes.But when I met her，I was surprised to find out a Chinese girl smiling sweetly at me and greeting me with poor Chinese.She told me that she was born in London
30、and couldnt speak many Chinese.We got along well and I showed her many wonderfully things in Chinese culture.She was happy and kept ask questions.Time passed so quickly that before we knew it，it was time for me to leave.答案I was when my dad told me that a British girl was coming to our house for seve
31、ral excitingexcited.I she would be typical Western girl with blond hair and blue eyes.But when I daydays thinkthought amet her，I was surprised to find out a Chinese girl smiling sweetly at me and greeting me withinpoor Chinese.She told me that she was born in London and couldnt speak Chinese.We got manymuchalong well and I showed her many things in Chinese culture.She was happy and kept wonderfullywonderfulquestions.Time passed so quickly that before we knew it，it was time for to leave.askasking meher