1、公共英语二级考试阅读理解训练题Music 2016年公共英语二级考试阅读理解训练题：Music Notes: 1. sight-reading n.事先无准备的演奏 2. attendance /E5tendEns/ n.到场,参加 3. rehearse v.排练,排演 1. Which of the following statements about judges at the festival is mentioned in the passage? A. Judges at the festival choose all the pieces of music for the ban
2、d. B. Judges judge a band on tone, technique and five other things. C. Judges consider the group members stage presence while judging. D. Judges at the festival make unwritten comments on the group performance. 2. In the sight-reading of the concert, students _. A. choose whether to perform sight-re
3、ading or not B. only have a little time to get ready C. perform a new piece for the first time D. know what grade they get by asking the judge 3. Based on the rules of the band group, _. A. each member of the group has a share of responsibility B. students are expected to practice at home C. student
4、s can attend the band performance at any time D. students parents must join in the band festivalBAcademy Kicks Off 50th Celebration The Recording Academy today said it will have a year-long celebration of its 50th AnnualGrammyAwards1, which will be shown live on TV from the Los Angeles Staples Cente
5、r on Feb. 10, 2008. Recording Academy President, Neil Port-now will be joined by Quincy Jones and Joss Stone. Jones, a once Grammy winner, was one of the founding members of the Recording Academy. Stone helped show the official artwork for the 50th Grammy Awards. He has organized many activities for
6、 music fans, including the Grammy Museum, and the Grammy Brand fashion line. The Celebration starts on May 8 and will continue through 2008. Recording Academy Chairman Jimmy Jam, Los Angeles Chapter Governor Dave Koz, and other music industry VIPs will join it. Portnow said, Over the past 50 years,
7、the Grammy Awards has become the worlds most famous music TV broadcast and the highest honor given to music makers. The Grammy Awards continues to give never-before-seen live musical performances from new and well-known artists. At the same time, it continues to try its best to find musical excellen
8、ce, calling for the wellbeing of music makers and ensuring music remains a deep-rooted part of our culture. As part of its 50th Celebration activities, the Recording Academy has named Jones its official ambassador2. As a member of the Academy for more than 40 years and a member of the Grammy Foundat
9、ions Board of Directors since 1992, Jones will join in many cultural and educational music and art events over the next year and a half as the Academy celebrates its 50-year history with an eye toward the future. Notes: 1. Annual Grammy Awards 一年一度的格莱美音乐奖 2. ambassador n. 大使本文 1. Which of the follow
10、ing announcements is NOT true? A. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will be celebrated next year. B. Many activities have been planned for a celebration for a whole day. C. The celebration will be on Feb. 10, 2008. D. The celebration will be live on TV. 2. As for the celebration activities, music fans m
11、ay have NO chance to _. A. pay a visit to the Grammy Museum B. know about music history C. make a phone call to the Grammy Brand fashion line D. have a get-together with their favorite singers 3. The Grammy Awards is an important event partly because _. A. the Grammy Awards has become the worlds mos
12、t famous music radio broadcast B. musical artists regard it as the highest honor to receive a Grammy Award C. the Grammy Awards begins to push new artists to become well-known D. it centers on ensuring that more music can be presented to fans 4. According to the passage, we get to know that Jones _.
13、 A. was one of the founding members of the Recording Academy for 50 years B. has named Joss Stone the official ambassador of the Recording Academy C. was an official ambassador of the Grammy Foundations Board of Directors D. will join in many cultural and educational events of music and other arts 阅
14、读新题型 Many musicians begin studying an instrument at an early age. They may gain valuable experience by playing it in a school party or with friends. Musicians and singers continually make great efforts to improve themselves exploring different styles of music. Formal training may be received through
15、 studying music programs with a skilled teacher in a college or university. Musicians must be knowledgeable about many musical styles but finally find the one that interests them most. Having many interests and skills can help enlarge employment opportunities and musical ability. Young students cons
16、idering careers in music should have musical talent1, creativity, and a good stage presence. Quality performance requires long-time study and practice, so self-discipline2 is quite important. To keep up a career as a musician, performers must achieve a high level of performence. Moreover, musicians
17、who play in concerts or in nightclubs and those who tour must have physical energy to travel and play long performances. Because musicians must always make their performances look effortless, preparation and practice are important. Musicians must also be prepared to face the anxiety of discontinuous employment. Advancement for musicians usually means becoming better known, finding work more easily, and performing for more money. Successful musicians often depend on agents to find them opportunities to perform, and develop their careers. Notes: 1. talent n.天才, 才干 2. self-discipline n.自律, 自我约束
