閱讀訓(xùn)練--音樂節(jié)因護(hù)鳥而暫停 等3則 2022屆高考英語(yǔ)復(fù)習(xí)備考

1、閱讀訓(xùn)練一音樂節(jié)因護(hù)鳥而暫停 等3則2022屆高考英語(yǔ)復(fù)習(xí)備考渥太華藍(lán)調(diào)音樂節(jié)因護(hù)鳥而暫停渥太華藍(lán)調(diào)音樂節(jié)是加拿大最大的音樂節(jié)之一，但2018年的時(shí)候，為 了保護(hù)一種以高音調(diào)而聞名的小鳥killdeer及其4枚鳥蛋，音樂節(jié)的準(zhǔn)備 工作被迫中斷。The killdeer is a small bird known for its high-pitched（音調(diào)高的）call.The first hint of trouble for Ottawas Blues fest, an outdoor festival that draws around 300, 000 people each yea

2、r, came last week after workers at the site found one of the birds.It had laid four eggs nearby, effectively claiming the main stage area as its nesting ground. uThis is one of the most challenging problems weve been presented with, but we feel we can work through this, said Mark Monahan, executive

3、director of the festival. Anything that changes the schedule has a major effect, so were taking it very seriously.MThe discovery meant that government officials rushed to protect the nest and the eggs, hiring a security guard to watch over them 24 hours a day. Environmentalists were also brought in.

4、“We don5t know when the eggs might hatch, said Monahan. What is known is that the young killdeer will likely leave the nest soon after they are hatched, leading many to hope that the eggs hatch in the next day or so.”The festival is now seeking permission from Environment Canada to relocate the nest

5、 some 50 meters away or take it to a wildlife center.Moving the nest would also ensure the bird and its young would be protected during the festivals 11 dayrun, said Monahan. Its highly likely that the festivals thousands of attendees would cause huge problems for the bird and its eggs.Monahan was c

6、onfident that the festival would go on as planned, however.“Most of the people were working with are looking for a positive solution, “ Monahan said. There is no one saying that the festival cant go on.”As news of the dilemma spread, it left residents divided. Some supported the bird, saying that mo

7、ving the nest might result in the eggs being abandoned.Others expressed annoyance that protecting the eggs of the small bird, which is widespread across North America, was risking an annual festival that contributes millions of dollars to the local economy.The killdeers tendency to build its nest in

8、 open fields or flat areas has caused issues in other areas of the US： Earlier this year, construction on a health center in Wisconsin was temporarily stopped after a killdeer and its four eggs were discovered.Reading CheckWhat can we learn about Blues fest?It is an important event for music lovers.

9、It is the first music festival in Canada.It is a music festival held every two years.It is a challenging outdoor activity in Ottawa.What was especially challenging for Blues fest then?Disagreements among the public.Pressure from the government.The need to protect the birds eggs.The lack of experienc

10、e in hosting the event.How would the festival plan to deal with the problem ?Hire security guards to protect the eggs.Seek advice from environmentalists.Ask government officials for help.Move the nest to another place.What was Monahans attitude toward hosting the festival ?A. Positive. B. Unsure. C.

11、 Negative. D. Indifferent.Language StudyDifficult sentenceAnything that changes the schedule has a major effect, so were taking it very seriously.【翻譯】【點(diǎn)石成金】本句是一個(gè)復(fù)合句。Anything that changes the schedule has a major effect是主句，其中關(guān)系代詞that引導(dǎo)限制性定語(yǔ)從句。古希臘戲劇的起源關(guān)于古希臘戲劇的起源存在著多種理論，其中一個(gè)最普遍為人所接受的 理論認(rèn)為戲劇從宗教儀式演化而來(lái)，另一

12、個(gè)理論則認(rèn)為戲劇來(lái)自人們對(duì)敘 述故事的興趣，還有一個(gè)理論將戲劇的起源與那些有節(jié)奏的舞蹈或者動(dòng)物 動(dòng)作和聲音的模仿聯(lián)系在一起。There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human bein

13、gs viewed the natural forces of the world-even the seasonal changes-as unpredictable, and they sought through various means to control these unknown and fearful powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals （

14、儀式）. Eventually stories arose, which explained or veiled （掩飾） the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama.Those who believe that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites

15、contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the acting area and the auditorium. In additio

16、n, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect-succe

17、ss in hunt or battle,the coming rain and the revival of theSunas an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities. Another theory traces the theaters origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales （ about the hunt, war,

18、or other feats） are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or t

19、hat are imitations of animal movements and sounds.Reading CheckWhich of the following about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece is most widely accepted today?Drama originated from religious activities.Drama originated from the human interest in storytelling.Drama is closely related to rhythmica

20、l and gymnastic dances.Drama originated from imitations of animal movements and sounds.How many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece are mentioned?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.From which column is this text likely to be taken ?A. Economy. B. Science C. Travel. D. Culture.Language StudyD

21、ifficult sentenceThe one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual.【翻譯】【點(diǎn)石成金】這是一個(gè)復(fù)合句。The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption是主句。that引導(dǎo)的是同位語(yǔ)從句，對(duì)前面的名詞the assumption起補(bǔ)充解釋作用，兩者之間是同位關(guān)系。電影中的音樂恐怖電影和喜劇電影有著天壤之別，前者會(huì)把你嚇得魂飛魄散，而后者 會(huì)讓你捧腹大笑。這一切都源于電影和

22、音樂的密切關(guān)系，音樂對(duì)電影的影 響很大。那么，電影制作者是如何用音樂來(lái)渲染氣氛的呢？Theres a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy-the former scares you half to death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter. But try watching them without background music and you just might decide theyre not so differ

23、ent after all. Music and movies have been closely connected since the beginning of the film industry-even before the voices of actors were recorded. In movies, music helps to provide a sense of time and place, convey ideas about the characters and, most importantly, draw emotions out of the audience

24、.Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speed of the music we hear. Using this knowledge, composers use sudden changes in film music speed to create fear among audiences. Slowing the speed of the music will have the opposite effect, bringing ab

25、out a sense of peace or a dreamlike quality. The use of dissonant （聲音不和諧的） tones and noises is another technique that heightens tension. Humans naturally become unnerved when they hear dissonant sounds because such noises are usually associated with danger, like those that animals make to warn again

26、st predators （捕食性動(dòng)物）.As crucial as it is, the best film music is subtle. All that audiences are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotionthey shouldn5t realize whafs causing it. Only when the music is taken out of the film , should audiences understand its effects.In keeping with this princi

27、ple, some filmmakers are even using whafs called “infrasound” （次聲波） to arouse fear. While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency is below the range of the human ear, infrasound has been proven to cause anxiety, tremble and even sorrow. For example, infrasound was used in the soundtrack

28、of the2007 horror movie Paranormal Activity, and audiences reposed extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie. ult doesn5t affect everyone equally, “ said British science writer Philip Ball, author of The Music Instinct, but he predicted that uwe will see more of it used in movies in the future”.Read