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Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. （1)_____ the turn of

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. (1)_____ the turn of the century when jazz was born, America had no prominent (2)_____ of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was (3)_____,or by whom. But it began to be (4)_____ in the early 1900s. Jazz is America's contribution to (5)_____ music. In contrast to classical music, which (6)_____ formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free-form. It bubbles with energy, (7)_____ the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920, jazz (8)_____ like America. And (9)_____ it does today. The (10)_____ of this music are as interesting as the music (11)_____. American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz (12)_____. They were brought to the Southern states (13)_____ slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long (14)_____. When a Negro died his friends and relatives (15)_____ a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanies the (16)_____. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion. (17)_____ on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Death had removed one of their (18)_____, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played (19)_____ music, improvising on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes (20)_____ at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz.

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阅读下文，回答题Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own.（56）th

阅读下文，回答题

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own.（56）the turn of the century when jazz was born, America had no prominent（57）of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was（58）, or by whom. But it began to be（59）in the early 1900s. Jazz is Ameri-ca's contribution to（60）music. In contrast to classical music, which（61）formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free in form. It bubbles with energy,（62）the moods, inter-ests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz（63）like America, and64it does to-day. The（65）of this music are as interesting as the music（66） American negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz（67）They were brought to Southern States（68）slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long（69）. When a Ne-gro died his friends and relatives（70）a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the（71）. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion.（72）on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted.

Death had removed one of their（73）, but the living were glad to believe. The band played（74）music, improvising(即兴表演) on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes（75）at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz.

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Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. （56) the mm of the c

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. (56) the mm of the century when jazz was born, America had no prominent (57) of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was (58) , or by whom. But it began to be (59) in the early 1900s. Jazz is America's contribution to (60) music．In contrast to classical music, which (61) formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free in form. It bubbles with energy, (62) the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz (63) like America, and (64) it does to day. The (65) of this music are as interesting as the music (66) . American negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz (67) . They were brought to Southern States (68) slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long (69) . When a Negro died his friends and relatives (70) a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the (71) . On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion. (72) on the way home the mood changed．Spirits lifted．Death had removed one of their (73) , but the living were glad to believe. The band played (74) music, improvising(即兴表演) on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes (75) at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz.

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An Early Form. of Jazz Music Music comes in many forms：most countries have a style. of

An Early Form. of Jazz Music

Music comes in many forms：most countries have a style. of their own．At the turn of the last century，_______ （1）jazz was born，America had no prominent_______ （2）of its own．No one knows exactly when was invented or by whom．But it began to be_______（3）in the early1890s．Jazz is America’s contribution to_______ （4）music．In contrast to classical music，which_______ （5）formal European traditions jazz is spontaneous and free in form．It bubbles with energy，_______ （6）the moods，interests，and emotions of the people．In the 1920s jazz_______ （7）like America．And so it does today．The_______ （8）of the music are as interesting as the music itself．American Negroes,or blacks，as they are called today，were the jazz pioneers．They were brought to the Southern states_______ （9）slaves．They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long hours．When a Negro died his friends and relatives_______ （10）a procession to carry to body to the cemetery．In New Orlearts，a band often accompanied the_______ （11）．On the way to the cemetery the band played slow,solemn music suited to the occasion．_______ （12）on the way home the mood changed．Spirits lifted．Death had removed one of their number，but the living were glad to be_______ （13）．The band played_______ （14）music，improvising on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes_______（15）at the funeral．This music made everyone want to dance．It was an early form. of jazz．

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Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. （1)_____ the mm of t

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. (1)_____ the mm of the century when jazz was born, America had no prominent (2)_____ of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was (3)_____, or by whom. But it began to be (4)_____ in the early 1890s. Jazz is America's contribution to (5)_____ music. In contrast to classical music, which (6)_____ formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free-form. It bubbles with energy, (7)_____ the moods, interests, and emotions of the people: In the 1920s jazz (8)_____ like America. And (9)_____ it does today. The (10)_____ of this music are as interesting as the music (11)_____. American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz (12)_____.They were brought to the Southern states (13)_____ slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long (14)_____ When a Negro died his friends and relatives (15)_____ a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band, often accompanied the (16)_____ On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion. (17)_____ on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Death had removed one of their (18)_____, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played (19)_____ music, improvising on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes (20)_____ at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz.

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B．In

C．By

D．On

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阅读材料，回答题。Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. At t

阅读材料，回答题。

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own. At the turn of the century when jazz was born, America had no prominent ____51 ____ of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was ____52____, or by whom. But it began to be heard in the early 1900s. Jazz is America’s contribution to popular music. In contrast to classical music, which follows formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free in form. It bubbles with energy,____53____ the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America, and ____54 ____ it does today. The ____ 55 ____ of this music are as interesting as the music itself. American negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz ____56____They were brought to Southern States as slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long hours. When a Negro died his friends and relatives ____ 57____ a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the ____58____ On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion. But on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Death had removed one of their ____59____, but the living were glad to believe. The band played happy music, improvising (即兴表演) on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes ____60 ____ at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz.

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A.music

B.song

C.melody

D.style

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听力原文：One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is pl

听力原文： One of America's most important exports is her modern music. American music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of ail ages in all countries. Although the lyrics are English, people not speaking English enjoy it. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.

Music has many origins in the United States. Country music which comes from the rural areas in the southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.

The second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

Rock music is a newer form. of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and the country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.

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A．Because it has simple themes.

B．Because its lyrics are in English.

C．Because it depicts the feelings of the common people.

D．Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat.

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PART CDirections: You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each on

PART C

Directions: You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.

听力原文： One of America's most important exports is her modem music. American music is alive all over the world. It is enjoyed by the people of all ages in all countries. Although the lyrics are in English, people not speaking English enjoy it. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat.

Music has many origins in the United States. Country music which comes from the rural areas in the southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies describing day-to-day situations and the feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs.

The second origin of American popular music is the blues. It depicts mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.

Rock music is a newer form. of music. This music style, featuring fast and repetitious rhythms, was influenced by the blues and the country music. It was first known as rock-and-roll in the 1950s. Since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular music are young musicians.

American popular music is marketed to a demanding audience. Now popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. Some songs have become popular all over the world. People hear these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of the music is universal.

Why is American music so popular in all countries？

A．Because it bas simple themes.

B．Because the lyrics are in English.

C．Because it depicts the feelings of the common people.

D．Because it has a fast pace and rhythmic beat.

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Music comes in many forms; most countries have style. of their own【B1】the turn of the cent

ury when jazz was born, America had no prominent【B2】of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was【B3】, or by whom. But it began to be【B4】in the early 1900s. Jazz is America's contribution to【B5】music. In contrast to classic music, which【B6】formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free-form. It bubbles with energy, 【B7】the moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s jazz【B8】like America. And【B9】it does today.

The【B10】of this music are as interesting as the music【B11】. American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz【B12】. They were brought to the Southern states【B13】slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long【B14】. When a Negro died his friends and relatives【B15】a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the【B16】. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion.

【B17】on the way home the mood changed. Spirit lifted. Death had removed one of their【B18】, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played【B19】music, improvising on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes【B20】at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz.

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A．At

B．In

C．By

D．On

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Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style. of their own.【21】the turn of the c

entury when jazz (爵士乐) was born, America had no prominent【22】of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was【23】, or by whom. But it began to be【24】in the early 1900s. Jazz is America' s contribution to【25】music. In contrast to classical music, which【26】formal European traditions. Jazz is spontaneous and free-form. It bubbles with energy, 【27】moods, interests, and emotions of the people. In the 1920s, jazz【28】like America. And【29】it does today.

The【30】of this music are as interesting as the music【31】, American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today were the Jazz【32】. They were brought to the Southern states【33】slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long【34】. When a Negro died, his friends and relatives【35】a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the【36】. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion, 【37】on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Death had removed one of their【38】, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played【39】mu-sic, improvising (即兴表演) on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes【40】at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of Jazz.

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A．Before

B．At

C．In

D．On

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