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A.until
B.though
C.before
D.since

()10. —Why do you practise modern dance every afternoon?
—Because dancing is a kind of art. It helps me feel after a long day of study.

A.worried
B.strict
C.relaxed
D.sleepy

三、词语运用。
A)选用方框内的单词或词组填空，其中有一个单词或词组是多余选项。
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Music is an indispensable part of our daily life and brings us much happiness. There are many kinds of musical 1 that create beautiful melodies. Among them, the 2 is one of the most popular choices for young learners. We can easily 3 lovely songs to enjoy anytime on our phones. Many classical music pieces sound warm and 4 to every music lover. I always dream of watching a live music show with my close friends. I have already booked a real and official concert 5.
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Music can comfort our heart and add colour to our ordinary daily life. From an early age, the little girl 6 in all kinds of music. She loved to sit quietly and practise playing the musical 7 every weekend. Many famous singers hold grand and wonderful 8 in big cities every year. She saved her pocket money and 9 several live music performances. She keeps practising hard and makes great progress day by day. All her teachers and friends think she is really 10 in music.
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B)阅读短文,在文中空白处填入1个适当的单词,或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
Chinese music is 1 (difference) from music in other parts of the world. To reflect its 2 (beautiful), only Chinese 3 (music) instruments can be 4 (divide) into eight classes by the materials they are made from. There are reeds(芦苇) and gourds(葫芦) to make sheng, bamboo to make panpipes(排箫), silk to make zithers(筝), metal to make bells and skin to make drums.
There is 5 piece of music which is named High Mountains and Flowing Water. From this name, you can imagine a harmonious(和谐的) picture with green mountains and clear streams 6 (quiet) passing by your feet. The music is played 7 Chinese zither. High Mountains and Flowing Water is the treasure of Chinese music. The music is slow and quiet. It is a piece of music in praise of the life-long friendship 8 Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi. The message is that it is not easy for one to find a true friend who can share everything and understand every feeling of the other. With images of imposing(壮观的) mountains and 9 (flow) streams, this piece of music shows 10 (strong). It is also a full show of great skills. I hope everyone can enjoy Chinese music.
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