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阅读理解Where Did Music Come From Look anywhere and you’ll find music. Without a single exception, every culture produces some form of it. Yet music’s origin remains one of the great secrets of human history.The oldest known instruments are 42,000-year-old bone flutes discovered in caves in Germany. Music surely appeared earlier, but the problem is that music doesn’t fossilize and our brains don’t fossilize. With little hard evidence, scientists still discuss what evolutionary purpose music serves or whether it serves any purpose at all.For many years, music researchers have more or less settled into two camps: those who believe the evolution of music is a biological adaptation, and those who believe it’s a cultural invention. In the latter argument, the music we love dearly is no more than “auditory cheesecake”, as evolutionary scientist Steven Pinker said. Rather than a biological adaptation in its own right, music is a pleasing byproduct of other adaptations, like language. “As far as biological cause and effect are concerned, music is useless,” Pinker said. “Music could disappear from our mankind and the rest of our lifestyle would be absolutely unchanged.”Some found this conclusion too dismissive. After all, the capacity to make and enjoy music seems rooted in each of us, just like other valuable adaptations. “These days music is a profession, but even ordinary people who never had a music lesson have implicit knowledge of the structure of the music of their culture,” says Sandra Trehub, a scientist at the University of Toronto. What’s more, Trehub studies music sense in babies. They are strongly attracted to music, and they can even remember music months after hearing it. “You see these amazing abilities,” she says, “and you have to think that there is a biological foundation for it.”That doesn’t necessarily mean we evolved that foundation for music, but many scientists have offered explanations for why we might have. Some argue music is a system for social relationships, helping us to exist together in united, well-functioning groups. Another possibility is that music originates from the relaxing sounds parents make to communicate with babies. Some researchers even argue that the earliest form of music may have given rise to language itself. Others think that music and language share a common ancestor.Some have sought a way around the adaptation-invention difference. A musicologist Savage and his group tell the difference between music (a cultural product) and musicality (a biological foundation that allows us to create and appreciate music). This alone doesn’t explain the final origin of music, but it does allow room for both nature and nurture. They suggest that cultural music and biological musicality have developed together, in a kind of “gene-culture evolution”.1．People who see music as a cultural product believe that ________.A．lifestyles of people change greatly without musicB．music is just a little more attractive than a tasty cheesecakeC．music is an unexpected result of certain biological adaptationsD．music serves the purpose of evolving in response to their surroundings2．According to the passage, Sandra Trehub believes that ________.A．babies are able to memorise music after hearing it for monthsB．babies are better at recognising musical differences than adultsC．people without musical training know about the musical structure in their cultureD．music comes from the sounds made by parents when they communicate with babies3．What does the underlined word “dismissive” in Paragraph 4 probably mean A．Worthless. B．Unusual. C．Hopeless. D．Unclear.4．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs A．Savage’s theory clearly explains where music came from.B．Savage believes biological musicality appeared earlier than cultural music.C．Savage’s theory is considered to be the broadest cultural music theory so far.D．Savage combines both the adaptation and invention views of music in his research.Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.5．You'd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because .A．you will break the traffic rulesB．you will cause much noiseC．you can't enjoy the beautiful sights wellD．you can't drive into some parks6．The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that .A．you can take photos of animalsB．it is a cheap way of travelingC．you can get a clearer sight of animalsD．it is a good way to do sunbathing7．What is paragraph 4 mainly about A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.C．What bikes are the most popular.D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.8．What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast A．He supports it very much.B．He thinks it's a personal choice.C．He doesn't like this way of traveling.D．He thinks it's only good for adults.First Day at SchoolIt was my first day at school in London and I was half-excited and half-frightened. On my way to school I wondered, what questions the other boys would ask me and practiced all the answers: “I am nine years old. I was born here but I haven’t lived here since I was two. I was living in Farley. It’s about thirty miles away. I came back to London two months ago.” I also wondered if it was the rule for boys to fight strangers like me, but I was tall for my age. I hoped they would decide not to risk it.No one took any notice of me before school. I stood in the center of the playground, expecting someone to say “hello”, but no one spoke to me.My teacher was called Mr. Jones. There were 42 boys in the class, so I didn’t stand out there, either, until the first lesson of the afternoon. Mr. Jones was very fond of Charles Dickens, so he asked several boys if they knew Dickens’ birthplace, but no one guessed right. A boy called Brian, the biggest in the class, said: “Timbuktu” and Mr. Jones went red in the face. Then he asked me. I said: ”Portsmouth” and everyone stared at me because Mr. Jones said I was right. This didn’t make me very popular, of course. “He thinks he’s clever,” I heard Brian say.After that, we went out to the playground to play football. I was in Brian’s team, and he obviously had Dickens in mind because he told me to go in goal. No one ever wanted to be the goalkeeper.“He’s big enough and useless enough,” Brian said when someone asked him why he had chosen me.As the boy kicked the ball hard along the ground to my right, I threw myself down quickly and saved it. All my team crowded round me. My bare knees were grazed and bleeding. Brian took out a handkerchief and offered it to me.“Do you want to join my team ” he said.At the end of the day, I was no longer a stranger.9．The writer prepared to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT “________”.A．How old are you B．Where are you from C．Do you want to join my team D．When did you come back to London 10．We can learn from the passage that ________.A．boys were usually unfriendly to new students B．the writer was not greeted as he expectedC．Brian praised the writer for his cleverness D．the writer was glad to be a goalkeeper11．The underlined part “I didn’t stand out” in paragraph 3 means that the writer was not ___.A．noticeable B．nervous C．important D．surprised12．The writer was offered a handkerchief because ________.A．he was in Brian’s team B．he was no longer a new comerC．he was beginning to be accepted D．he pushed a player on the other teamValencia is in the east part of Spain. It has a port on the sea, two miles away on the coast. It is the capital of a province that is also named Valencia.The city is a market centre for what is produced by the land around the city. Most of the city’s money is made from farming. It is also a busy business city, with ships, railways, clothes and machine factories.Valencia has an old part with white buildings, coloured roofs, and narrow streets. The modern part has long, wide streets and new buildings. Valencia is well known for its parks and gardens. It has many old churches and museums. The university in the centre of the city was built in the 13th century.The city of Valencia has been known since the 2nd century. In the 8th century it was the capital of Spain. There is also an important city in Venezuela (委内瑞拉) named Valencia.13．From the text, how many places have the name Valencia A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.14．When was Valencia the most important city in Spain A．2nd century. B．8th century. C．13th century. D．20th century.15．What is Valencia famous for A．Its seaport. B．Its university. C．Its churches and museums. D．Its parks and gardens.16．The main income of the city of Valencia is from its ______.A．markets B．business C．factories D．farmingPlants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. Therefore animals and man need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us.If you look carefully at the plants around you, you will find that there are two kinds of plants: flowering plants and non-flowering plants.Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed, some have two, three or four, and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit.Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores (胚芽). Spores are very small. Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite the same as seeds. When these spores are all on wet and shady places, they usually grow into new plants.17．The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.A．plants are important for life B．plants cannot grow without airC．there are many plants in the world D．we can not live without water18．Plants can make food from______.A．flower, water and air B．water, sunlight and airC．air, water and soil D．air, sun and light19．What can we infer (推断) from the passage A．Of all living things animals are most importantB．Spores are seedsC．All fruits of flowering plants have seedsD．Without plants, man will die out20．This passage may be taken from______.A．a medicine book B．a novelC．a science magazine D．an experiment report21．The underlined word “protected” in the third paragraph can be replaced by ______.A．damaged B．polluted C．prevented D．guarded“How can I learn English well ” This is a question many students ask. In my opinion the most effective way is to learn lessons by heart. If you can recite the text and write it out you’ve learned it fairly well. And if you can tell what the lesson says in your own words you're a very successful learner indeed. Your English will be quite perfect.This is a difficult task. However if you try to learn by heart only part of each lesson you’ll find it not half as hard as you might have thought. Learning this way you will make rapid progress. Of course writing is also necessary. It helps you a lot on our way to success in English.Equally important is to feel the language. You should be able to laugh at jokes and be shocked at bad news. When using English try to forget your mother tongue. Instead of helping you your own language gets in your way. So never try to see English through translation.22．In the writer’s opinion the most effective way in learning English is ____.A．to practise speaking writing and feeling it B．to forget your own native languageC．to learn lessons by heart. D．to memorize the English words and grammatical rules23．“Instead of helping you your own language gets in your way.” This sentence means that memorizing your own language can ________.A．help you to study English well B．stop you mastering EnglishC．make English easy to D．help you notice mistakes24．Equally important is to feel the language, “to feel the language” here means________.A．to get a knowledge of English by touching. B．to be able to read and write EnglishC．to translate English into your own by imagining. D．to be able to experience the rich language.5 Best Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, SCFrom fishing to tours on gondolas, there is a huge variety of things to enjoy here. Explore the best of the best, whether you are staying in downtown Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach, there are plenty of good things to discover during your vacation.Live Entertainment at the Carolina Opry: Head to Barefoot Landing to enjoy some amazing live music and fun at one of the best Myrtle Beach attractions! The Carolina Opry is one of the most popular entertainment places in the area. Once known as the Calvin Gilmore Theater, the Carolina Opry offers shows such as Time Warp, Thunder & Light, and its same-name Carolina Opry show.Family Kingdom Amusement Park: If you are a roller coaster addict, be sure to visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park. This thrilling adventure park has fun for all ages, offering a ton of thrill rides such as the Twist’ N Shout, Slingshot, and even water rides at its nearby water park. All of this fun takes place by the sea, so you get awesome views along with your adventures.Wonderworks: Head to Wonderworks for some of the best attractions! With these interactive exhibits, guests can exercise their minds. Explore the world through these unique exhibits and learn about natural disasters, space, light, and sound, and test your strength and your skills at the Physical Challenge Zone. The museum also features an indoor ropes course, 6D motion ride, and laser tag!Myrtle Waves Water Park: Enjoy a splash at this amazing amusement park! Visitors will find a large variety of water slides and water attractions, from a lazy river to thrill rides and tubing adventures. It is a good way for families of all ages to enjoy some water fun.Tanger Outlet: This outlet store is a popular place for those wanting to go shopping. You can choose either the Tanger Outlets South location or the Tanger Outlets North location. No matter which one you visit, you’ll find amazing deals from your favorite stores like Under Armour, Michael Kors, and the Disney Outlet.25．What can visitors do at the Carolina Opry A．Enjoy live music. B．Have some water fun.C．See interactive exhibits. D．Do some shopping.26．In which place can visitors both exercise their minds and test their strength A．Family Kingdom Amusement Park. B．Wonderworks.C．Myrtle Waves Water Park. D．Tanger Outlet.27．What is the main purpose of the passage A．To recommend attractions. B．To advertise exhibitions.C．To describe adventures. D．To introduce shows.Talking Teens often receives some letters. Some of them are interesting, but some are not. Here are some letters to Talking Teens.Dear Talking Teens,I have a daughter who has just started senior high school. She wants to choose her own courses and decide everything by herself. In the past, she would always ask me for advice. But now she talks to her friends instead. Why doesn't she want my advice any more Best regards,Confused MumDear Talking Teens,My son is 16 and wants to get a girlfriend. I think he is too young and should focus on school instead. He says that his friends have girlfriends and that I am being too old-fashioned. Is he right Yours truly,Old-school DadDear Talking Teens,My son will be 15 years old next week. I want to give him something special, but I have no idea what to buy. It used to be easy to know what he liked. Now it seems like we don't have the same taste any more. Please help!Sincerely,Loving FatherDear Talking Teens,My daughter wants to study abroad, but I think she is too young. She is only 14. Besides, it would cost a lot of money to send her to a school in another country. I think she should finish senior high school first, and then maybe study abroad when she is in university. What do you think Best wishesMum in Yunnan28．A mother is confused because ________.A．her daughter does not ask her for adviceB．her son wants to get a girlfriendC．her son doesn't have the same taste as herD．her daughter asks for a lot of money29．Who wants to buy a birthday present for his/her child A．A confused mum. B．A mum in Yunnan.C．A loving father. D．An old-school dad.30．According to the text, Talking Teens gives advice to ________.A．students B．parents C．children D．Teachers参考答案：1．D2．C3．C4．D【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要对音乐的起源进行了说明，介绍了各种关于音乐起源的观点和看法。1．细节理解题。根据第三段“For many years, music researchers have more or less settled into two camps: those who believe the evolution of music is a biological adaptation, and those who believe it’s a cultural invention. In the latter argument, the music we love dearly is no more than “auditory cheesecake”, as evolutionary scientist Steven Pinker said. Rather than a biological adaptation in its own right, music is a pleasing byproduct of other adaptations, like language. “As far as biological cause and effect are concerned, music is useless,” Pinker said. “Music could disappear from our mankind and the rest of our lifestyle would be absolutely unchanged.”(多年来，音乐研究人员或多或少分成两大阵营：一派认为音乐的进化是一种生物适应，另一派则认为这是一种文化发明。在后一种观点中，正如进化科学家Steven Pinker所说，我们钟爱的音乐不过是“听觉上的奶酪蛋糕”。音乐本身并不是一种生物适应，而是语言等其他适应的愉悦副产品。“就生物学的因果关系而言，音乐是无用的，”平克说。“音乐可能会从人类中消失，而我们其他的生活方式将绝对不会改变。”)”可知，视音乐为文化产品的人认为音乐的目的是随着环境的变化而变化。故选D。2．细节理解题。根据第四段中““These days music is a profession, but even ordinary people who never had a music lesson have implicit knowledge of the structure of the music of their culture,” says Sandra Trehub, a scientist at the University of Toronto.(“如今音乐是一种职业，但即使是从未上过音乐课的普通人，对他们文化中的音乐结构也有隐性的知识，”多伦多大学的科学家Sandra Trehub说)”可知，Sandra Trehub认为没有受过音乐训练的人知道他们文化中的音乐结构。故选C。3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“After all, the capacity to make and enjoy music seems rooted in each of us, just like other valuable adaptations.(毕竟，制作和享受音乐的能力似乎根植于我们每个人，就像其他有价值的改编一样)”可知，后文提到制作和享受音乐的能力似乎根植于我们每个人，就像其他有价值的改编一样，可见一些人认为这一结论过于糟糕轻视。由此推知，划线词dismissive与hopeless(糟糕透顶的)意思接近。故选C。4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“A musicologist Savage and his group tell the difference between music (a cultural product) and musicality (a biological foundation that allows us to create and appreciate music). This alone doesn’t explain the final origin of music, but it does allow room for both nature and nurture. They suggest that cultural music and biological musicality have developed together, in a kind of “gene-culture evolution”.(音乐学家萨维奇和他的团队区分了音乐（一种文化产品）和音乐性（一种让我们创造和欣赏音乐的生物学基础）之间的区别。 仅凭这一点并不能解释音乐的最终起源，但它确实为先天和后天留出了空间。他们认为，文化音乐和生物音乐性是在一种“基因-文化进化”中共同发展起来的)”可推知，Savage的研究结合了音乐的改编观和创造观。故选D。5．C6．D7．B8．A【解析】【分析】文章是说明文。主要介绍了澳大利亚黄金海岸的旅游景点，在那里，骑自行车游览是一大特色，得到了作者的大力推荐。5．细节理解题。根据第二段“There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it.”可知，澳大利亚黄金海岸有许多景点，开车去的话，会错过许多的美景。因此你最好不要开车去，因为你不能很好的欣赏美丽的风景。故选C。6．细节理解题。根据第三段“...being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird...be able to take a picture”(无论你什么时候想看一个有趣的动物或一只鸟你都可以停下来，你可以拍照)可知，A、C正确；根据最后一段的“a cheap way to travel”可知，B正确；根据第三段的“It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.”(骑自行车游览和单纯的日光浴及开车是完全不一样的经历)可知，D项骑自行车是做日光浴的好方法，是错误的，故选D。7．主旨大意题。根据第四段“There are many choices of hiring a bicycle...These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors...try a tandem bike”(租赁自行车有很多选择，成年人和孩子们的自行车有很多样式和颜色)，因此推断本段主要介绍的是商店里自行车的种类，故选B。8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“everyone should try at least once...a wonderful chance...(每个人都应当尝试一次……一个极好的机会)”可推断，对于自行车租赁，作者是极力推荐的，故选A。9．C10．B11．A12．C【解析】【导语】