【提高练习】Unit 5（英语必修二）.docVIP

Unit 5 Music 提高练习 本课时编写：西合营中学 王学玲 一、阅读理解。 Deisha walked up and down as she waited backstage. This would be her most important piano performance yet. At ten years old, she was the youngest performer in the recital ( 音乐演奏会）. She had practiced playing her song more than 30 times that week. When she closed her eyes at night the music played over and over again in her head. Now that the day had arrived. Deisha was not sure she was ready. She smoothed her hair and picked a piece of lint ( 绒毛 ) from the new dress that her mother had bought for her. She noticed that her hands were shaking. How could she play the notes of the song if her hands were shaking? She tried to concentrate on steadying ( 稳住 ) them. but they play only shook more. Deishas piano teacher, Ms Neal, walked up to speak to her. I have something for you. she said, putting a smooth black stone into Deishas hand. Its a special stone. Theres no other one like it in the world. Youve practiced so much : you dont need anything else. The stage lights reflected off the rock. Thank you, Deisha said. When Deishas name was called, she rubbed the stone, stepped onto the stage, and played better than ever. After her performance, she noticed that Ms Neal had a whole bag of black stones. Why did you say this one was so special? she asked. The teacher responded, Because, like your talent. it belongs only to you. 1. Why did Deisha hear the piano music in her head at night? A. She had practiced many times. B. She wanted to remember the song forever. C. She listened to the song every day. D. She liked this piece of music very much. 2. Before the performance began, Deisha A. was dissatisfied with her new dress B. waited impatiently backstage C. was too nervous to keep her hands steady D. forgot the notes suddenly 3. According to the text. Ms Neal thought that A. Deisha was fully prepared for the recital B. it was difficult to play the piano C. it took talent to play the piano D. Deisha owned many things 4. What doe