Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong  i____78_____. Others try to c_____79____ certain emotions.  Poets use different forms of poetry to express themselves. For example, the language of nursery rhymes is _____80____(实在的) but imaginative , and they delight small children because they have strong rhythm and a lot of repetition. And list poems have a ____81____(灵活变化的) line length and repeated phrases which give both a ____82____(模式) and a rhythm to the poem. Another simple form of poem is the Cinquain, which is _____83_____(由…组成) five lines and can express strong feelings in just a few words. And of course there are Tang poems from China which you may enjoy _____84_____(特别). With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may e_____85____(最终) want to write poems of their own.

Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong  i____78_____. Others try to c_____79____ certain emotions.  Poets use different forms of poetry to express themselves. For example, the language of nursery rhymes is _____80____(实在的) but imaginative , and they delight small children because they have strong rhythm and a lot of repetition. And list poems have a ____81____(灵活变化的) line length and repeated phrases which give both a ____82____(模式) and a rhythm to the poem. Another simple form of poem is the Cinquain, which is _____83_____(由…组成) five lines and can express strong feelings in just a few words. And of course there are Tang poems from China which you may enjoy _____84_____(特别). With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may e_____85____(最终) want to write poems of their own.

Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style of their own. The US is well known for jazz (爵士乐), which has gained world-wide popularity.

In contrast to classical (古典的) music, which follows formal European traditions, jazz is natural and free-form. It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and feelings of the people. It has a modern sound that makes people very excited. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And So it does today.

The origins of this music are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was produced by American blacks, who were brought to the Southern States as slaves. They were sold to plantation owners (种植园主) and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. This work was hard and life was short. When a Negro died, his friends and relatives formed a group to carry the body to the cemetery.

A band often went with them. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow and sad music. But on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everybody was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music, which made everyone want to dance. It was an early form of jazz.

Music has always been important in their lives. Coming mainly from West Africa, the black men who were brought to America already possessed a rich musical tradition. This music centered on religious ceremonies (宗教的仪式) in which dancing, singing, clapping and stamping (顿足) to the beat of a drum were important forms of musical expression. As these people settled in to their fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster.

Another musical form that helped to develop jazz was the blues. Blues songs always describe something sad — an unhappy love affair, a money problem, bad luck. To this day, the expression “feeling blue” means being sad.

1.Through jazz, people can express______.

A． their moods

B． their feelings

C． their interests

D． all the above

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．Jazz follows European traditions.

B．Jazz always describes something sad.

C．Jazz was first produced by black slaves.

D．Blues made the hard work of those slaves go faster.

3.The underlined sentence “Spirits lilted,” suggested that______.

A．everybody was feeling blue

B．everybody was still in a sad mood

C．everybody became happy

D．people’s souls went to the heaven

4.What should be the best tide for this passage?

A. A Light Music.

B. Black men’s Music.

C. The Origin of the Jazz Music.

D. The Popular Music—Jazz in the U.S.A.

5.Why did the band play happy music on the way home from the cemetery?

A．Because they felt happy for the dead men.

B．Because they were glad that they themselves were still alive.

C．Because they would have a big dinner after they returned home.

D．Because they hated that dead man

 

E?

Having one of those days or weeks —— when everything seems to trouble you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster —— often within a day or two.?

Walk it off?

Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster（破坏者）. A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.?

Tune it out?

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.?

Give yourself a pep talk?

Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper; the pessimistic (悲观的) messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don’t have a job. ‘vs’ I have two interviews next week.”)?

Reduce your stress?

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing (想象), all of which sound complicated but aren’t. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to clear up worries is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options (选择权). By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.?

Avoid things that won't improve your mood?

TV may not help much. You need to increase your energy level and stimulate something in your mind —— that the TV show “Neighbours” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, produce a calming effect on people who have a desire for them.

72. We learn from the passage that it might help rid us of a bad mood_______.?

A. to do nothing about it?                 B. to take a slow walk on the beach?

C. to do some exercises with light music?    D. to talk it to neighbours ?

73. Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach??

A. It is not complicated to do so.?    B. It is an area to be easily controlled.?

C. It helps beat a bad mood.?         D. It brings us a new technique. ?

74. TV may not improve your mood because_________.?

A. it sometimes shows what happens around you?

B. it keeps you stay unmoved?

C. it reminds you of eating and drinking?

D. it produces a calming effect ?

75. This passage most probably appears in_______.?

A. a book on physical exercises      B. a doctor’s handbook?

C. a notice about amusement        D. a magazine on health

 

　Having one of those days or weeks — when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster — often within a day or two.

　　Walk it off

　　Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster. A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.

　　Tune it out

　　Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.

　　Give yourself a pep talk

　　Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper; the pessimistic (悲观的) messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. ("I still don’t have a job. "vs" I have two interviews next week.")

　　Reduce your stress

　　Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing (想象), all of which sound complicated but aren’t. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to against distress is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options(选择权) By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.

　　Avoid things that won’t improve your mood

　　TV may not help much: You need to increase your energy level and stimulate your mind something — that the TV show "Neighbors" won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, produce a calming effect in people who have a desire for them.

　　We learn from the text that it might help rid us of a bad mood ________.

　　A. to do nothing about it

　　B. to take a long walk on the beach

　　C. to do some exercises with light music

　　D. to talk it to neighbours

　 Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

　　A. It is not complicated to do so.

　　B. It is an area to be easily controlled.

　　C. It helps beat a bad mood.

　　D. It brings us a new technique.

　　 TV may not improve your mood because ________.

　　A. it sometimes shows what happens around you

　　B. it keeps you stay unmoved

　　C. it reminds you of eating and drinking

　　D. it produces a calming effect

　　This text most probably appears in ________.

　　A. a book on physical exercises            B. a doctor’s handbook

C. a notice                                          D. a magazine