2018-2019学年高中英语 Unit 5 Rhythm单元综合检测 北师大版必修2.doc

Unit 5 Rhythm单元综合检测 (时间：100分钟；满分120分)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AJacob's Pillow Dance FestivalWhere: Becket，Massachusetts When: June 15—Aug.24 Each summer，this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 panies from around the world.Highlights(最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's “The Lark Ascending”，which opens the festival.Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at $22.jacobspillow.org.Moab Music FestivalWhere: Moab，UtahWhen: Aug.29—Sept.9This area is better known for mountain biking than for music.But since 1992，it has hosted a private festival that brings classical，jazz，Latin and other types of music to the land.This year there will be 16 concerts，including three “Grotto Concerts”，where guests take a 45­minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.Events start at $25.moabmusicfest.org.Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere: Cheyenne，WyomingWhen: July 19—28There's something for everyone at this 117­year­old festival，from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts.But the petition is still the main attraction，with cowboys and cowgirls peting for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.petition tickets start at $18，and concert tickets at $23.cfdrodeo..The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere: Cooperstown，New YorkWhen: July 6—Aug.24Each summer，opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa­Jackson.This year's performances include Wagner's “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi's “King for a Day”，in honor of the 200 th birthdays of both posers(作曲家)．Tickets start at $26.glimmerglass.org.【语篇解读】　本文是关于四个艺术节的广告。

1．If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”，which date suits you best?A．June 15.　　　 B．July 19.C．August 24. D．September 4.D　[细节理解题题干中的Grotto Concert出现在第二则广告中，由此可知，它的活动时间是Aug.29—Sept.9]2．If you go to Cheyenne to watch a petition and enjoy a concert，how much will you pay at least?A．$18. B．$22.C．$36. D．$41.D　[数字计算题根据题干中的Cheyenne可定位至第三则广告，由其中的petition tickets start at $18，and concert tickets at $23可计算出，观看一场比赛再听一场音乐会至少要花费18＋23＝41(美元)]3．If you are a big fan of Wagner，you're advised to go to ．A．Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalB．the Glimmerglass FestivalC．Cheyenne Frontier DaysD．Moab Music FestivalB　[细节理解题。

根据第四则广告的句子This year's performances include Wagner's ‘The Flying Dutchman’...可知，想看Wagner的表演就要去The Glimmerglass Festival]BMusic is often thought of as “easy” or “play time”，but it's not that at all.Music plays a very important part in our education.Students 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 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 doesn't.Students also need science to understand something called the “overtone series”，which is about how music is produced 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 amount 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 works of art，and students learn about the artists and styles as they're playing the music.Music education also brings higher thinking to our children.It allows them to think about plex patterns (How can I make my part sound better? How do this music and these different parts fit together？)．Students have to know absolutely 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】　人们通常认为音乐只是学生们为了放松，玩玩而已，然而音乐对学生各门学科的学习都有所帮助。

4．Learning music is helpful to the following subjects EXCEPT ．A．science B．languageC．politics D．historyC　[细节理解题第二段说明音乐在历史学科上的帮助；第三段说明音乐在自然科学方面的帮助；第四段说明音乐在语言方面的帮助]5．Students who learn music have to translate songs ．A．because they are learning the languageB．because they must understand what they are singing aboutC．because the songs are ancient onesD．because they are famous poemsB　[细节理解题根据第四段内容可知学生得把歌曲翻译过来，因为他们需要理解他们所唱的内容]6．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．Modes are still 。