Popular Music
Popular music is also called pop. It is any type of music that a large number of people ______. It is different from folk (民间的) music, which is the ______ music and songs of common people. It's ______ different from classical (古典的) music, which is often more formal or artistic.
There are many types of popular music, ______ rock, country, rap, rhythm and blues (or R&B), the blues and jazz.
It is very ______ for popular music to be popular for only a short time. New songs regularly ______ hit songs. Even ______ of popular music lose popularity. The styles of big band, soul, and disco are no longer as popular as they once were. ______， some songs and styles have remained popular for ______.
Popular music developed out of many styles of religious (宗教的), folk, and classical music. In the 1800s concert bands and traveling musical groups brought ______ music to more and more people.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s the United States became a(n) ______ center of popular music. Songwriters in New York City wrote many popular songs, ______ African Americans created jazz and other new forms of popular music.
In the early 1900s phonograph records (留声机唱片) appeared, so people could ______ music in their homes. ______the first radio stations began playing popular songs.
Rock and roll, a mixture of country and blues music, ______ in the 1950s. It became wildly popular with young people. Rock is ______ the best?known form of popular music.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, radio, television, movies, and the Internet ______ popular music to grow and to change. These ______ made it possible for millions of people to hear a single ______ at the same time. They also helped to ______ popular music into the huge business that it is today.
1.A. try B. enjoy C. share D. remember
2.A. quiet B. light C. serious D. traditional
3.A. also B. never C. just D. already
4.A. except for B. because of C. such as D. instead of
5.A. interesting B. common C. difficult D. terrible
6.A. improve B. influence C. control D. replace
7.A. players B. writers C. types D. concerts
8.A. However B. Besides C. Moreover D. Anyhow
9.A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
10.A. folk B. popular C. classical D. religious
11.A. safe B. strange C. important D. unusual
12.A. and B. but C. since D. so
13.A. create B. record C. turn up D. listen to
14.A. Once B. Soon C. Recently D. Finally
15.A. changed B. continued C. increased D. appeared
16.A. still B. only C. again D. even
17.A. taught B. expected C. helped D. warned
18.A. examples B. inventions C. advantages D. activities
19.A. word B. answer C. notice D. song
20.A. make B. bring C. introduce D. add
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I was at the post office early that morning,hoping to be in and out in a short while.Yet,I____myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway.I had never seen so many people there on a weekday.It seemed someone might have made an announcement,welcoming customers to carry as many____as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package____.The queue moved very slowly.My patience ran out and I got____.The longer it took,the angrier I became.When I got to the counter finally,I finished my____ quickly and briefly,and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door.
"Excuse me,"I said,trying not to be too pushy.Several people had to move____to make room for me to get to the ____.
I stepped out,complaining about the____conditions.Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment,I headed into the parking lot.
A woman was coming across the lot in my____.She was walking with determination,and each step sounded very heavy.I____that she looked as if she could breathe fire.It stopped me in my tracks.I____myself and it wasn't pretty. Had I looked like that?Her body language said that she was having a____day.My anger melted away.I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a____.So I did what I could in a minute____she hurried past me－I smiled.In a second everything changed.She was astonished,then somewhat____.Then her face softened and her shoulders____.I saw her take a deep breath.Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other.
I continued to smile all the way to my____.Wow,it's amazing what a simple smile can do.
From then on,I became aware of people's____and my own,the way we show our feelings.Now I use that____ every day to let it____me that when facing the world,I can try a smile.
1.A. found B. helped C. troubled D. enjoyed
2.A. things B. packages C. chances D. dollars
3.A. lifted B. cashed C. weighed D. carried
4.A. pleased B. disappointed C. delighted D. annoyed
5.A. business B. choice C. situation D. attitude
6.A. away B. about C. along D. aside
7.A. counter B. cashier C. exit D. entrance
8.A. weather B. service C. work D. shopping
9.A. satisfaction B. decision C. direction D. imagination
10.A. announced B. discovered C. proved D. noticed
11.A. trusted B. recognized C. hid D. persuaded
12.A. rough B. bright C. big D. nice
13.A. gentleman B. stranger C. customer D. passenger
14.A. until B. though C. before D. since
15.A. attracted B. frightened C. cheered D. confused
16.A. trembled B. raised C. relaxed D. tightened
17.A. car B. office C. home D. doctor
18.A. appearances B. reactions C. behaviors D. expressions
19.A. treatment B. awareness C. conclusion D. achievement
20.A. remind B. show C. give D. tell
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That's why I'm pleased to announce that the United States the number of our students who study in China to 100,000.
A. will expand B. expand
C. had expand D. expanded
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According to Global Blue, a tax-free shopping consultancy, Chinese shoppers were said to be the biggest overseas spenders in the year 2013, each customer _________ an average of £ 1,367 per transaction.
A. spent B. to spend
C. spending D. has spent
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Never shall I forget that poem and the inspiration _________provided for my first novel.
A. which B. that
C. it D. what
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Where are you going today? What about the California Science Center? It is an amazing place because it can teach kids all about science and science is amazing.
The California Science Center is filled with different exhibits (展览品), which are presented in fun ways. It provides many hands?on experiences. Through these hands?on experiences, kids can learn about human inventions, the life processes of living things and so much more! The Science Center also has special exhibits that change all the time, so visit often to find out what's new!
The exhibitions there cover some amazing topics. Kids can learn about all the ecosystems (生态系统) that we have on our planet. They can also find out all about how everything on our planet exists (存在) in their own environment.
The Creative World lets kids explore the relationship between humans and communications, transportation and structures, and the World of Life lets kids examine how plants, animals, people and even the smallest living cells on our planet all have something in common.
From the earth to space, we couldn't let you explore the California Science Center and not tell you that a wonderful exploration is waiting. Kids can let their imagination fly as they explore a real spacecraft.
Don't forget about the IMAX either where you can watch an amazing IMAX film which brings everything to life.
An amazing family day out in Los Angeles—fun and educational! Don't miss it!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Adults: FREE!
Children: FREE!
WHEN CAN YOU GO?
10 am—5pm daily all year round
1.Why are kids advised to visit the Science Center often?
A. It has some living things.
B. Some of its exhibits are funny.
C. It offers hands?on experiences.
D. There are some changes in its exhibits.
2.What can kids learn from the World of Life?
A. All the ecosystems on our planet.
B. IMAX films can bring everything to life.
C. Things on our planet share something similar.
D. The relationship between humans and communications.
3.What is the exploration mentioned in Paragraph 5 about?
A. Space. B. Adventure.
C. Imagination. D. Transportation.
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科目：高中英语 来源：新人教版2017-2018学年高一必修2英语：Unit 5 Music单元质量评估 题型：短文填空
W：So Mr Brown，this is your bed，and as you can see，there are three other beds in the ward.Have you 1.(get) everything you need?
M：Yes，madam，I think 2.．I followed the hospital's advice，and I've only brought a few 3.(belong) with me.
W：Good，you can see the reasons 4. we ask you to do that，the cupboard is 5.(real)very small.
M：Yes.madam，can you tell me what the visiting hours are?
W：Yes，of course.They are in the afternoon from 2：30 to 4：30 and in the evening from 7：00 6.8：00，but remember that only two people can see you at the same time.
M：I see.What other rules are there?
W：Yes.We start pretty early.We wake you at 6 o'clock，and breakfast is at 8 o'clock，lunch is at noon，there is tea at 3：30，and supper is at 6 o'clock.
M：Oh，that's very 7.(difference) from what I have been used to.You'd better tell me the rest of the rules here.
W：Yes.Well，you can see the no 8.(smoke) sign.We don't allow smoking in the wards，and the same 9.(go) for alcohol.However，if you 10.(need) to smoke，there are special rooms.
M：Oh，I don't smoke，so it doesn't affect me.
W：Good.
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科目：高中英语 来源：新人教版2017-2018学年高一必修2英语：Unit 3 单元综合测评 题型：完成句子
1.他们有很多共同点并且相处很融洽。
They _______________ and get on well with each other.
2.他们过了好几年后再次见面。
Several years _______________ before they met again.
3.这儿夏天不常下雨，因此，我们不得不给菜园浇水。
It doesn't often rain in the summer here.________________，we have to water the vegetable garden.
4.你认为他最近怎么了？
What _______________ has happened to him recently?
5.请再大声点，以使我们大家都能听到。
Please speak louder _______________．
6.这个箱子太重了，我拎不起来。
It is _______________ heavy a box _______________ I can't lift it.
7.他成为一名大学生的理想实现了。
His dream of being a college student _______________．
8.不要泄露你的个人信息，如你的名字。
Never _______________ your personal information like your name.
9.一支由三名医生组成的医疗队被派往了灾区。
A medical team _______________ 3 doctors was sent to the disaster area.
10.我一边看杂志，一边等。
_______________，I was reading some magazines.
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Now it is time to go out to explore foreign lands and experience the different beaches that the world has to offer.
Anse Sourced’ Argent, Seychelles--With beautiful pale pink sand, clear blue waters, and rock formations that have been shaped by waves and time, this beach’s beauty is enough to land itself on the cover of a travel magazine. And it is one of the most photographed baeches in the world. And don’t worry about any waves as the shores and shallow waters are protected by a nearby reef(礁).
Maldives--Maldives is an island nation off the coast of Sri Lanka and one of the lowest nations of the world, Enjoy the soft sandy beaches, coconut-bearing palm trees, and a diverse sea life that surrounds you. But due to coral dying and rising sea levels, Maldives is expected to sink within the next 10 years. Freedom Beach, Thailand--Privacy(隐私) isn’t always so easy to find at a beach, but Freedom Beach in Thailand provides a much less crowded, more relaxing location to spend your time. With swimming, snorkeling(浮潜), and beach-side refreshments(点心,茶点), you are able to have the vacation that you deserve! Its neighboring beach, Patong, can get a little crowded and a bit crazy with the large number of tourists present, so escape via water taxi to enjoy yourself and a much cleaner shore.
Matira Beach, Bara Bora--The island's economy is driven by tourism, so you know that all of the locals want you to have a great time and come back soon with all of your friends. With a beach like Matira, that sounds like a great idea! You may recognize the island from Couples Retreat. Remember all of the over-the-water bungalows(平房) that were in the movie? Those were actually first produced at the beach and are standard features for resorts(度假胜地).
1.What is Anse Sourced’ Argent famous for?
A. Its travel magazines B. Its beautiful coral reef
C. Its picture-like scenery D. Its dangerous waves
2.What can we know about Maldives?
A. It is an island nation under the sea surface
B. It may disappear in 100 years
C. It shares the same coast with Sri Lanka
D. It lies at the lowest altitude of the world
3.What is Freedom Beach described as according to the text?
A. One where privacy is hard to find
B. One whose shore is bigger than Patong’s
C. One where visitors can enjoy private space
D. One where visitors can land on the coral reefs
4.What can we learn about Matira Beach from the text?
A. Many films were set in the beach
B. Too many tourists disturb the locals
C. The over-the -water bungalows first appeared there
D. It is a place that you don’t want to share with others
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