1选择题
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Many schools in China have opened "music corners" where students can try different instruments during breaks. These corners are usually set up in the library or the hallway, and they are welcomed by both teachers and students. According to a recent news report, more than 50 schools in one city have built such corners in the past two years.
Wu Mei, a 16-year-old student, said she used to spend her breaks scrolling through her phone. Now she prefers playing the guitar to staring at the screen. "Music makes me feel calm," she explained. Her teacher, Mr. Chen, said that the corners had made the campus more lively, and he hoped they would be introduced to more schools.
However, not everyone is satisfied. Some parents worry that playing music during breaks may distract students from their studies. They suggest that students should spend the time reviewing lessons instead.
What does the word "These" in the second sentence refer to?
- A. Schools in China.
- B. Music corners.
- C. Different instruments.
- D. Teachers and students.
答案：B
解析：本题考查语篇中的指代关系识别（代词的数与先行词一致性）。解题步骤：定位第二句 "These corners are usually set up in the library or the hallway"，其中 "These" 为复数指示代词，修饰/指代名词 corners；向前文寻找最近的复数名词短语，第一句中 "music corners where students can try different instruments" 正是其先行词，且后文整段都在谈“音乐角”的建设与争议，语义连贯。
易错点：
(1) 误选 C：instruments 确实出现在第一句，且也是复数名词，但它是 where 从句中的宾语，不是 "These" 的指代对象，属于被邻近名词干扰；
(2) 误选 A：schools 虽是复数名词，但 "These corners" 明确点出被指代对象为 corners，且前句主语是 music corners 而非 schools 本身；
(3) 误选 D：teachers and students 出现在第二句末尾，位于 "These" 之后，不可能成为其先行词，且它们是被欢迎的对象。
判断指代题时，一定要检查代词的单复数与先行词在数上是否一致，并结合整段话题验证。故选B。
2选择题
Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C and D.
Last month, a small music school in the city opened a free "Music for Everyone" class for teenagers. The school, ______ has only three teachers, invited students from different backgrounds to join. In the class, students learn about pop, rock, jazz and classical music, ______ they are all encouraged to write their own short songs.
One student, Li Ming, said that he prefers jazz ______ rock because jazz gives him more space to improvise. Another student, Wang Yue, prefers to practise the piano at home rather than watch short videos online. The teacher, Ms. Gao, believes that music is ______ universal language and that every student has something special to express.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the "Music for Everyone" class?
- A. To help teenagers win national music competitions.
- B. To encourage teenagers to explore music and create their own songs.
- C. To train students to become professional rock musicians.
- D. To teach students how to use online video apps.
答案：B
解析：本题把 Unit 1 Cultural Heritage 的非限制性定语从句、Unit 7 的冠词用法以及 Unit 5 的 prefer 结构放进"社会热点+新闻报道"情境中，考查知识迁移。
语篇填空思路（虽未直接设空，但理解需靠这些语法点）：
① 第一句 "The school, ______ has only three teachers" 中前后有逗号，是非限制性定语从句，先行词 school 指物且从句缺主语，应用 which，不能用 that；
② 第二段 "pop, rock, jazz and classical music, ______ they are all encouraged..." 是非限制性定语从句补充说明前面一整件事，应用 which；
③ "prefers jazz ______ rock" 考查固定搭配 prefer A to B，填 to 而非 than；
④ "music is ______ universal language" 中 language 可数、表泛指，用 a；而 "music is a universal language" 整体是谚语式表达。
设问分析：题目问的是该课程的"目的"。原文关键信息是"invited students from different backgrounds to join"、"learn about pop, rock, jazz and classical music"、"encouraged to write their own short songs"、"every student has something special to express"，综合可推出目的是让青少年探索音乐并创作自己的歌，B 正确。
易错点：
① A 项"帮助赢得全国比赛"——文中无任何比赛信息，属于凭空加戏，典型过度推断；
② C 项"培养职业摇滚乐手"——文中音乐类型包括 pop、rock、jazz、classical 四种，把范围窄化为 rock 属于偷换概念；
③ D 项"教学生使用短视频 App"——文中提到 Wang Yue 是"rather than watch short videos online"（而不是看短视频），方向相反，属于细节反设陷阱；
④ 语法易错：非限制性定语从句误用 that；prefer 后误接 than；universal 前误漏冠词。
故选 B。
3选择题
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
At Beijing Music Week, a special program called "One Song, One City" has attracted thousands of young listeners. The program invites musicians from different cities to rewrite local folk songs with modern pop and rock elements. According to the organizers, more than 30 folk songs are being collected from villages across the country, and a new album is being recorded by a team of young singers.
Not everyone welcomes the idea. Some researchers argue that adding pop beats changes the original feeling of the folk songs. However, the program's director, Mr. Zhao, believes that folk music can only survive if young people fall in love with it first. "Once they prefer listening to these songs to forgetting them, the tradition will live on," he said. A survey of 2,000 students shows that 68% of them prefer pop-style folk songs to the old versions.
What is the main idea of the passage?
- A. Folk songs in China are disappearing very quickly.
- B. A program mixes folk music with modern styles to attract young people, though opinions on it differ.
- C. Young singers are recording a new album of pop songs.
- D. Most students prefer rock music to any other kind of music.
答案：B
解析：主旨大意题应概括全文核心，而非某一段的细节。第一段介绍「One Song, One City」用 pop、rock 元素改编民歌吸引年轻人，第二段给出反对意见与项目负责人的观点，故全文围绕「用现代形式改编民歌以吸引年轻人，但存在争议」展开。A 项「民歌正在迅速消失」文中未提及，属于无中生有；C 项只对应第一段中录制专辑这一细节，以偏概全；D 项偷换概念，68% 的学生喜欢的是「pop-style folk songs」，并非「rock music 胜过其他所有音乐」。故选B。
4填空题
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内所给词的正确形式。
Last month, our city held an international music festival. It was the first time that so many foreign bands had come here. At first, the organizers were worried that the ticket sales would be poor.
1) ______ (surprise), all the tickets were sold out within three days.
The festival lasted four days and offered different kinds of music. Visitors could enjoy pop, rock, jazz and classical music in different halls. "Music is a universal language," said Maria, a young singer from Brazil. "I prefer jazz 2) ______ pop, but I also enjoy classical music when I want to relax."
Maria added that she 3) ______ (learn) Chinese folk songs since she came to China two years ago, and the local culture 4) ______ (give) her a lot of new ideas so far. She said she preferred 5) ______ (perform) outdoors because the audience there were more enthusiastic.
答案：1) Surprisingly 2) to 3) has been learning / has learned 4) has given 5) to perform / performing
解析：本题把 Unit 4 逻辑衔接、Unit 5 音乐话题与 prefer 用法、Unit 3 现在完成时放进「国际音乐节」这一新闻情境中考查知识迁移。
1) 空格位于句首，修饰整个句子，需用副词作评注性状语，故填 Surprisingly（令人惊讶地）；易错点是填形容词 Surprising，形容词不能修饰整句。
2) 考查固定搭配 prefer A to B，意为「比起 B 更喜欢 A」，故填 to；易错点是受中文「比」影响填 than，或误填 for。
3) since 引导的时间状语从句（two years ago）提示主句用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，强调从过去持续到现在的动作，故填 has been learning（或 has learned）；易错点是填 learned（一般过去时），忽略了与现在的联系。
4) so far（迄今为止）是现在完成时的典型时间标志，故填 has given；易错点是填 gave。
5) prefer to do sth. 或 prefer doing sth. 均正确，故填 to perform 或 performing；易错点是填 perform（原形）或 performed。
总结：先分析空格所在句的句法功能与逻辑关系，再结合时间标志判断时态，切忌孤立看单词。
5解答题
Read the following notice and answer the questions in English.
NOTICE
An English Song Contest is coming! To enrich our school life and show students' talent for music, the Student Union is going to hold the 12th English Song Contest. Music is a universal language, and this year we welcome songs of all styles, whether pop, rock, jazz or classical music.
The contest will take place at 7:00 p.m. on May 20th in the school lecture hall. Each contestant should sing one English song within five minutes. Those who are interested please sign up at the Student Union office before May 10th and hand in the name of your song. Winners will receive books and CDs as prizes.
All students are welcome to take part!
Student Union
May 5th
Questions:
1) Who is the organizer of the contest?
2) When and where will the contest be held?
3) What should the interested students do before May 10th?
4) Suppose you prefer jazz music and want to take part in the contest. Write one or two sentences to tell your friend about your choice and your reason, using the word "prefer".
答案：1) The Student Union.
2) At 7:00 p.m. on May 20th in the school lecture hall.
3) They should sign up at the Student Union office and hand in the name of their song before May 10th.
4) Sample answer: I prefer jazz music to pop music because jazz sounds more relaxing and creative to me. / I prefer to sing a jazz song in the contest, for jazz always makes me feel energetic.
解析：本题为通知（notice）文体的阅读与迁移运用，考查信息提取及 prefer 的实际运用。
第1)问定位落款 Student Union；第2)问注意时间地点需完整：7:00 p.m. on May 20th 与 the school lecture hall，缺一不可；第3)问注意两个动作：sign up 与 hand in the name of the song，且时限 before May 10th。
第4)问是知识迁移题，要求在陌生情境中用 prefer 表达音乐喜好。常见易错：
① prefer 后接错形式：prefer A to B（A、B 为名词或动名词）或 prefer to do sth.，不可写 prefer A than B，也不可写 prefer doing than doing；
② 音乐类型词汇混淆：pop（流行）、rock（摇滚）、jazz（爵士）、classical（古典）不可混用；
③ 句子须与理由衔接自然，时态用一般现在时即可。
示例答案仅供参考，只要句式正确、音乐类型词使用准确、理由合理即可得分。
6解答题
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入括号内所给词的适当形式或填入一个适当的词，使短文内容完整、语法正确。
Music is often called a universal language. Last month, our school held a "Music Across Borders" festival to show how songs can bring people together. More than 300 students took part in the event, which was reported by the local newspaper.
Before the festival, the organizers spent weeks ______ (prepare) for the shows. They believed that ______ (listen) to different styles of music could help students understand other cultures. At the opening, a ______ (skill) young pianist performed a classical piece, and the audience was deeply ______ (move) by her playing. Later, a jazz band from the city gave a lively performance that made everyone feel ______ (relax).
One of the most ______ (memory) moments came when two students, Li Hua and Wang Lei, were asked about their favorite music. Li Hua said, "I prefer pop music to rock music, because pop songs are easier for me to follow." Wang Lei replied, "As for me, I prefer ______ (listen) to classical music to ______ (play) video games after a busy week. Classical music helps me calm down."
At the end of the festival, the headmaster said that ______ (organize) such activities was worthwhile. He added that the school would avoid ______ (cancel) the festival next year. Instead, it plans to invite more bands so that students can enjoy even ______ (many) kinds of music.
根据短文内容，用括号内所给词的适当形式填空，或在横线上填入一个适当的词。
答案：1. preparing
2. listening
3. skilled / skillful
4. moved
5. relaxed
6. memorable
7. listening
8. playing
9. organizing
10. cancelling / canceling
参考解析：
1. preparing：spend weeks doing sth.，且介词 for 后需动名词，故填 preparing。
2. listening：动名词短语作主语，位于句首，首字母大写 Listening 亦可。
3. skilled / skillful：修饰名词 pianist，表示“有技巧的”，用 -ed/-ful 形容词，不用 skill。
4. moved：作表语，表示“被感动的”，与 audience 构成被动/感受关系，用过去分词 moved。
5. relaxed：作表语，表示“感到放松的”，主语 everyone 是感受者，用 relaxed 而非 relaxing。
6. memorable：修饰名词 moments，表示“值得记住的”，用形容词 memorable。
7. listening：prefer doing sth. to doing sth.，此处与后面的 playing 并列，用动名词。
8. playing：与 listening 构成 prefer doing A to doing B 的平行结构。
9. organizing：动名词短语作主语，位于 that 从句句首。
10. cancelling / canceling：avoid 后接动名词作宾语，英式双写 l 为 cancelling，美式 canceling。
解析：本题把“音乐喜好与 prefer 用法”放进校园音乐节新闻报道的陌生情境中，重点考查：① 动名词作主语与作宾语（prepare for, listen to, organize, avoid doing）；② 过去分词与现在分词作表语/定语的辨析（moved/relaxed vs. moving/relaxing，skilled）；③ prefer doing A to doing B 结构。易错点：
(1) 第 1 空受中文“为……做准备”影响误填 to prepare，忽略 spend + 时间 + doing 与介词 for 后接动名词；
(2) 第 4、5 空误用 -ing 形式：-ing 描述事物“令人……”，-ed 描述人“感到……”，audience/everyone 是感受者，应填 moved/relaxed；
(3) 第 7、8 空最容易错在 prefer 后接形式：prefer 后接名词或动名词表示偏好，接 to 引出比较对象，故 prefer listening to music to playing video games 中两个 to 词性不同，第一个 to 是介词（后接 playing），不是不定式符号，切勿误填 listen 或 to play；
(4) 第 3 空误填 skill 或 skilfully，名词不能直接修饰名词，副词也不能作定语；
(5) 第 10 空注意 avoid 后必须用 doing，不能用 to do。
7解答题
Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Last summer, a 16-year-old student named Elena took part in a city-wide music competition. Unlike most of the other singers, who performed well-known pop songs, Elena chose to write her own song. Her music was a mix of classical music and jazz, and her lyrics were about her grandfather, who had taught her to play the piano when she was six.
On the day of the competition, the audience seemed unsure at first. Some people whispered to each other, and a few even looked at their phones. But when Elena began to sing, the hall grew quiet. By the end of the song, many people were standing and clapping. Elena did not win the first prize, but the next morning a local newspaper wrote about her performance. Within a month, a small record company contacted her and offered to help her record an album.
Elena still goes to school and practises the piano every evening. "I know I have a long way to go," she says. "But now I believe that being different is not a bad thing. My grandfather always told me that music is a universal language, and I want to prove that he was right."
Questions:
(1) Why did Elena's performance surprise the audience at first?
(2) What can we infer about Elena from the last paragraph? Write your answer in English and support it with evidence from the passage.
(3) Do you prefer pop music or classical music? Write two or three sentences using the word "prefer" correctly.
答案：(1) Because Elena did not sing a well-known pop song like most of the other singers. Instead, she performed an original song that mixed classical music and jazz, which was quite different from what the audience expected.
(2) We can infer that Elena is confident about her future and determined to keep working hard. Evidence: she says "I know I have a long way to go" and still practises the piano every evening, and she wants to prove that music is a universal language. (Any reasonable inference supported by the text is acceptable, e.g. She is grateful to her grandfather / She is proud of being different.)
(3) Sample answer: I prefer pop music to classical music because pop songs are easy to sing along with. However, I prefer to listen to classical music when I am doing my homework, since it helps me calm down. (Answers may vary; the use of "prefer ... to ..." and "prefer to do" should be correct.)
解析：本题属于 Unit 5 Music 阅读部分的推理判断题，并结合 prefer 用法的迁移运用，把语法点放进新闻报道式的新情境中。
(1) 问的是直接原因，答案在第一段：她没有唱流行金曲，而是唱自己的原创混合古典与爵士的歌。易错点：把第三段的"音乐是通用语言"当作原因，属于脱离定位段落。
(2) 推理题的突破口是最后一段，但推断不能超出文本。原文"I know I have a long way to go"说明她清醒、不自满；"still practises every evening"说明她勤奋坚持；"I want to prove..."说明她有信心与目标。正确答案应是"对未来有信心且仍会努力"这类中庸推断。易错点：①选"她已经获得巨大商业成功"——过度推断，唱片公司只是联系她；②选"她对音乐行业失望"——无中生有；③用 always、never 等绝对化表述。
(3) 考查 prefer 的两个核心结构：prefer A to B（to 是介词，后接名词或动名词）和 prefer to do sth.（后接不定式）。易错点：①写成 prefer A than B，这是典型错误，比较搭配是 to 而非 than；②prefer 后接 doing 与 to do 混用出错，如 prefer listening to listening（应为 prefer listening to ... to listening to ...）；③音乐类型词汇混淆，如把 classical 写成 classic（classic 是"经典的"，classical 才是"古典的"）。
8解答题
阅读下面短文，按要求完成下列任务。
Music is often called a universal language. At our school's Music Week, students were asked to share their listening habits. Li Ming said, "I prefer pop music to classical music, because pop songs are easy to sing along with." His deskmate Wang Lei added, "I prefer to listen to jazz when I am doing my homework." Their teacher Ms Chen said, "Now more students are being attracted to traditional Chinese music, and a new music club is being set up by the school to protect these old songs."
任务一：短文改错。下面这段短文是李明在班会上的发言稿，其中有五处错误（多一词、少一词或错一词），请找出并改正。
I like music and my sister likes it, too. So we have the same taste in music. However, my sister prefer rock music to pop music. Last year, a folk song was singing by her in the school show, and now a new song is writing by her for the coming festival. She hopes it will be liked by everyone.
任务二：请用 prefer 写 2—3 句英文，介绍你自己的音乐喜好（可涉及 pop, rock, jazz, classical 等），要求至少使用一次 prefer ... to ... 或 prefer to do ...。
答案：任务一（短文改错）：
1. 第二句 So 改为 However（或 But）。前句说两人喜欢音乐，后句说品味相同，与第三句「my sister prefer rock music to pop music」（两人品味不同）矛盾，故此处应表转折。
2. 第三句 prefer 改为 prefers。主语 my sister 是第三人称单数，一般现在时用 prefers。
3. 第三句可视为无错处；实际第三处错误为第一句中的 likes it, too 与下文品味不同矛盾——若按篇章逻辑改，可将 too 删去；更稳妥的第三处：第四句 singing 改为 sung。a folk song 与 sing 是被动关系，且由 Last year 判断用一般过去时被动 was sung。
4. 第五句 writing 改为 written。a new song 与 write 是被动关系，现在进行时被动结构为 is being written。
5. 另一处可将第五句 hopes 后的 it 保留无误；改为将第二句 the same 改为 different，使与第三句一致。
参考改法（五处）：① So → However；② the same → different；③ prefer → prefers；④ singing → sung；⑤ writing → written。
任务二（参考答案）：
I prefer pop music to rock music because pop songs are lighter and easier to follow. When I feel tired, I prefer to listen to jazz, which makes me relaxed. However, I am beginning to enjoy classical music as well.
解析：任务一考查篇章逻辑与被动语态。易错点一：只盯单句语法，看不出 So 与 however 的逻辑矛盾，也注意不到 the same taste 与后文「prefer rock to pop」的冲突。易错点二：把 was singing 当正确形式，忘记歌曲是「被唱」，过去时被动应为 was sung。易错点三：漏掉第三人称单数 prefers。注意 prefer 的用法：prefer A to B（比起 B 更喜欢 A），prefer to do sth.（更喜欢做某事），后接名词用 to，不可写成 prefer A than B。
任务二考查 prefer 的迁移运用，注意 prefer ... to ... 中 to 是介词，前后词性要一致（名词对名词、doing 对 doing）；prefer to do 不可写成 prefer doing than。