阅读理解Gong Linna, renowned Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods into practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23. The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao, "The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low. " "It's arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots, " says Gong. To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist (民族音乐学家), Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to deliberate over her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music. Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children's passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, "When singing, they are completely lost in the music. Music brings light and richness to one's world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music. " Lu Yueming, instructor of the school's art center, said, "The children worked really hard and kept Gong's instructions in mind. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music. " "Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them, " said Lao Luo, Gong's husband proudly. "It's a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture. " With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence.

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Gong Linna, renowned Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods into practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.

The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao, "The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low. " "It's arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots, " says Gong.

To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist (民族音乐学家), Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to deliberate over her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.

Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children's passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, "When singing, they are completely lost in the music. Music brings light and richness to one's world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music. "

Lu Yueming, instructor of the school's art center, said, "The children worked really hard and kept Gong's instructions in mind. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music. "

"Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them, " said Lao Luo, Gong's husband proudly. "It's a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture. " With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.

Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence.

(1) Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert? A. Because Gong is a renowned Chinese musician. B. Because people are expected to search for their roots. C. Because Gong's music teaching method is practical. D. Because Gong wants to deliberate over her music teaching methods.

(2) What should the popularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong? A. Music academies. B. The support of the government. C. Primary and secondary schools. D. Famous musicians across the country.

(3) What is Gong's future plan for music? A. She will train more children to study abroad. B. She will give more concerts to promote Chinese music. C. She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music. D. She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.

(4) What's the best title of the passage? A. Creating Music Helps Cultural Confidence B. Gong Linna—My Dramatist C. Music Education Gets New Voice D. The Development and Instruments of Chinese Music

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1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

My Grandpa Forgets Who I Am

A few days ago I visited my grandfather in hospital. He has Alzheimer's—a degenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gets worse over time. I thought I was prepared to see him. I knew chances were slim that he'd actually recognize me.

He didn't. As a matter of fact, he had no idea that he even had grandchildren. But he was excited that somebody came to visit him. I tried to explain to him who I was. But after he told me multiple times that he didn't have grandchildren, I gave up. And my heart broke into a million little pieces.

I was tired of explaining things to him. So I just smiled. He smiled back. It's a genuine smile. Like a long time ago, when he'd take me by the hand and made this big world a little bit less scary for me. Now I have to take his hand.

We sat in silence for a little while, before he told me to call my grandmother. This was the first time I had tried so hard to hold back tears. My grandmother died four years ago and he didn't remember. He thought she was stuck on her way to pick him up.

My grandfather used to be a strong, hard-working man. He was the person you turned to when you needed your car fixed, your tires changed or something heavy to be carried. Sadly, that man left this world a long time ago, and left behind a man that is lost and scared.

I want to help him. I want to make him feel better. I want to tell him about his old life, and how great it was. So I sat with him and I held his hand, and every once in a while I told him how good he looked and how much I liked the color of his shirt and how it brought out the blue in his eyes. I told him that my grandmother was on her way whenever he asked about her, and I made sure the glass in his hand was always filled with water.

I can't take away his pain. I can't help him remember. I can't make the disease go away. All I can do is hold on to the memories—hold on for both of us .

(1) When the author first saw her grandpa in hospital, ________. A. she gave up on him B. they were both excited C. he didn't recognize her D. they talked about the past

(2) Why was the author close to tears? A. Her grandmother died about four years ago. B. Her grandfather needed to be taken care of. C. Her grandmother didn't make it to the hospital. D. Her grandfather believed grandmother was still alive.

(3) Which of the following best describes the author? A. Tolerant and merciful. B. Considerate and patient. C. Warm-hearted and grateful. D. Strong-minded and generous.

(4) Why did the author write this passage? A. To show pity towards her grandfather. B. To record memories of her grandfather. C. To express deep love for her grandfather. D. To call on further study on Alzheimer's.

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There are many reasons why people can't get a good night's sleep and as with any other health conditions, things are not likely to improve until you find a way to break the cycle.

These are some of the main factors that need to be addressed.

Worry and stress

We have all been kept awake by many factors that cause worry and stress in our lives. Money problems, relationship issues and work stresses can have you sitting up all night. A useful habit is to download your thoughts at the end of the day. Keep a pen and paper next to your bed and before you go to sleep, write down your thought and worries, create a to-do list for the following day or set down solutions and ideas that relate to work.

Diet and eating patterns

What and when you eat can have a major impact on your ability to sleep. Eating too late or indulging in a rich or spicy meal can keep you awake. These foods take a long while to digest and the after effects of indigestion and heartburn are not going to set you up well for a good quality sleep.

A research suggests that both calcium and magnesium may be linked to poor sleep. Even low intakes of magnesium found in green vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds have been shown to make it harder to stay asleep. Calcium is found in dairy foods, soybeans and green vegetables and low levels have also been shown to make it more difficult to nod off.

Alcohol and caffeine

Tea, coffee and energy drinks contain caffeine that helps to stimulate the nervous system and make you more alert, which is great if you need a pick-me-up. Dosing up on caffeine during the day can affect your ability to sleep later on in the evening. Try limiting your intake of caffeine to the morning and switch to decaffeinated options such as herbal teas. Alcohol is a double-edged sword when it comes to sleep. While a little may help to induce slumber, even in small amounts it can cause fragmented sleep patterns.

Bedroom environment

“Your bedroom should be dark once the lights are switched off because melatonin, a sleep-regulating hormone, is very light-sensitive. Maintaining the right temperature can also help with sleep as a room that is too hot may prevent your core temperature from going down, which is essential for switching on the sleep mechanism within the body.

(1) Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Melatonin is a chemical in our bodies that disturbs our sleep. B. The lower the temperature is, the easier you will find it to sleep. C. Drinking a little coffee in the morning may not affect your sleep at night. D. You should eat more vegetables and whole grains for supper to get a better sleep.

(2) The passage can be found in the column of ________ in a newspaper. A. Science B. Health C. Fashion D. Education

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3. 阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

You've flown halfway around the world；you've sniffed out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of；so what on earth is there to do here？You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that holds you above the sand.

It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee.By the time you found the bus station and got yourself sorted out，it took almost as long as the flight from Falongland.

Huaplee is located just south of Hua Hin，about two hundred kilometres from Bangkok，down the west side of the Gulf of Thailand. Not many tourists find this place，and the ones that do wonder if finding it has been their purpose all along.

There's an apparent laziness that surrounds you here.It's what this place offers，and it's free of charge.The small waves that tap the shoreline seem to slow everything down.You settle into your beach chair in preparation for a long rest.You sit there and watch the sea.

It's early afternoon，so the cook comes out and asks what you'd like to eat this evening.Before long he's rushed off to the market to buy the ingredients for whatever it was that you ordered－every meal fresh and to order.No menu here.

There is no poolside noise here but just that wonderfully warm，clear blue sea.There's no street noise.The only sounds are the murmurs of nature.

For now you just count your blessings (福祉)，listing them in the sand with your toe (脚趾)．You don't have to worry about being late for work. You don't have to do anything.

The beach to your right stretches off to the horizon (地平线)，slowly narrowing to nothingness only to reemerge again on your left，now steadily widening until it covers the chair beneath you.Sand to your left and sand to your right; it's unbroken，endless.No start，no end，just sand，sun，and peace.Step off it，and you reenter the world of traffic，stress，work，and hurry.

Normally you're the type who can't sit still for more than ten minutes，but you're on Huaplee Lazy Beach now and，in the right frame of mind，it stretches all the way around the world.

“How could it take me so long to find it？” you wonder.

(1) When the author first went to Huaplee Beach，________.

A. he found it unworthwhile B. he failed to sort himself out C. he became sensitive to smell D. he had difficulty in finding it

(2) What is special about the food service at Huaplee Beach?

A. No menu. B. Free food. C. Self service. D. Quick delivery.

(3) In the author's opinion，a tourist can enjoy Huaplee Beach most when he ________.

A. sits in a beach chair B. forgets his daily routine C. plans a detailed schedule D. draws pictures in the sand

(4) What does the author imply by his question at the end of the passage?

A. He shouldn't have counted his blessings. B. He should have understood the wonder of nature. C. He shouldn't have spent so much time on the trip. D. He should have come to the place earlier.

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