2014-2015年第二学期重点班第一次考试 试题样卷.docVIP

试题样卷一 第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations and TV shows, music Web sites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons(眼界), discovering artists and types of music that youre not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered. Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music? For example, did you know that rock ‘n’ roll originated(起源)from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slavery？Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz? There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee. You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you_owe_it_to_yourself_to_make_an_effort_to_listen_to_and_learn_about_them. 21．The main topic of this passage is ________. A. creating music B. learning about music C. enjoying your favorite music D. performing music 答案与解析　B　文章讲述的是比“听”音乐更进一步的“学习”音乐知识。B项正确。 22．What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves? A. Rock ‘n’ roll. B. Hip-hop. C. The blues. D. Jazz.