Thousands of songs about growing up are available (可得到的). They can always get a response (反应) from teenagers in some way. While listening to the songs, old or new, teenagers can always feel themselves or understand themselves.
a. Songs about being a teenager
Growing up isn't always easy. Teens always want to be independent, but parents have a hard time letting go. There can be moments of worry, uncertainty and even anger. Some songs speak of (2) those feelings and can help them get through this period.
b. Songs about(3)___________
As teenagers grow. They're likely looking toward the day when they'll be able to work hard to achieve their dreams. The Westlife's song I have a dream is well-known. The key lyrics (歌词) are "I have a dream, a song to sing. To help me cope (处理) with anything... You can take the future even if you fail". This song has encouraged so many teenagers to fight for their dreams.
c. Graduation songs
Graduation songs usually speak of the joy of this season of their life. These songs are perfect for graduation parties and get-togethers with friends. As they graduate, they can sing "Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten...".
When teenagers grow up, they find childhood is a bittersweet (苦乐参半的) time. (5) They've looked forward to the day for so many years and finally it is here. However, they may not be sure about whether they're ready for it. At this time, listening to songs about the sweet days of childhood can always make them relaxed.
46．What is the response from teenagers while they are listening to the songs?
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47．What does "those feeling" refer to?
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48．Complete the subtitle (副标题) for "b".
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49．What are graduation songs about according to the passage?
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50．Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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46．They can always feel themselves or understand themselves.
47．Worry, uncertainty and even anger.
48．(teenagers' achieving/ fighting for/future) dreams
49．The joy of this (graduation) season of their life.
50．他们期待这一天很多年了，这一天终于到来了/他们期待多年的这一天终于到来了。
【解析】
本文主要介绍了青少年成长时期喜欢听的不同类型的歌曲。
46．题干句意：青少年在听歌时的反应是什么？
根据上文While listening to the songs, old or new, teenagers can always feel themselves or understand themselves. 在听歌曲的同时，无论是旧的还是新的，青少年总是能感觉到自己或理解自己。故答案为They can always feel themselves or understand themselves.
47．题干句意：those feeling指的是什么？
根据上文There can be moments of worry, uncertainty and even anger. Some songs speak of (2) those feelings and can help them get through this period. 青少年可能会有忧虑、不确定甚至愤怒的时刻。有些歌曲提到这些感觉，可以帮助他们度过这一时期。可知those feeling指的是上句写到的情绪“worry, uncertainty and even anger”，故答案为Worry, uncertainty and even anger。
48．题目要求：完成b部分的副标题。
根据上文As teenagers grow. They're likely looking toward the day when they'll be able to work hard to achieve their dreams. …fight for their dreams. 可知本段主要写了随着青少年的成长，他们可能会期待着有一天他们能够努力工作来实现他们的梦想。《我有一个梦想》这首歌激励了很多青少年为梦想而奋斗。可知本段的主题是有关青少年为梦想而奋斗的歌曲，故答案为(teenagers' achieving/ fighting for/future) dreams。
49．题干句意：根据短文，毕业歌曲是关于什么的？
根据上文Graduation songs usually speak of the joy of this season of their life. 毕业歌曲通常会讲述他们这一季的快乐。故答案为The joy of this (graduation) season of their life.
50．英译汉：They've looked forward to the day for so many years and finally it is here.
They他们；have looked forward to期待；the day这一天；for so many years很多年了；finally终于；it is here.这一天到来了，故翻译为：他们期待这一天很多年了，这一天终于到来了/他们期待多年的这一天终于到来了。
King’s College Summer School is an annual（每年的）training program for all the middle school students who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from June 1 to July 15. More information is as follows：
| Application（申请）date •Students in New York should send their applications before April 18, 2019 •Students of other cities should send their applications before April 16, 2019 •Foreign students should send their applications before April 10, 2019 | Courses •English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours •American History: 16 hours •American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps •A letter of self-introduction •A letter of recommendation（推荐）from a teacher ★The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost •Daily lesson:＄200 •Sports and activities:＄100 •Travels:＄200 •Hotel service:＄400 ★You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
| Please write to: Thompson Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@hotmail.com | |
31．According to the article, who will give the courses?
A．The teachers of King’s College and the middle schools in America.
B．The teachers of Summer School and other colleges in the United States.
C．The teachers of the middle schools and Summer School in New York.
D．The teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York.
32．When should foreign students send their applications?
A．Before April 10, 2019 B．Before June 1, 2019
C．Before April 16, 2019 D．Before July 15, 2019
33．If you want to live with your friends in New York, you will have to pay the school____.
A．﹩300 B．﹩400 C．﹩500 D．﹩900
34．Which of the following is TRUE about King’s College Summer School?
A．Only top students can take part in the program.
B．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
C．King’s College Summer School is not organized every year.
D．You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
Good news for art lovers! We have collected some information about the exhibitions put on in Shenzhen this summer.
| Frank Yang's Artworks An exhibition showing late master Frank Yang's old photos, letters, videos and landscape paintings is being held. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 26. Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum,6026 Hongli Road, Futian District. Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children's Palace Station, Exit B． | Contemporary Art Chinese artists Wang Dawei and Li Xiao are holding their exhibitions, featuring contemporary sound art and video art. Entry is free. Dates: Until August 18. Venue: OCAT Shenzhen, South Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District. Metro: Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Station, Exit A． |
| Cassie Chen's Photos Cassie Chen, a graduate of Tsinghua University, is exhibiting her photographic Works in Shenzhen. Visitors can find photos on different themes. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 30. Venue: TC101 Exhibition Hall, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang Distict. Metro: Line 3 to Universiade Station, Exit C． | Future Art Chinese artist Sun Fangping is exhibiting his works. Organizers hope that this series of exhibitions will explore the direction and value of the future of art. Dates: Until August 31. Venue: Zhi Art Museum, Song' an Road Bao'an District. Metro: Line 11 to Houting Station, Exit A and then take a taxi. |
26．Which line can you take to enjoy Cassie Chen's Photos?
A．Line 11. B．Line 4. C．Line 3. D．Line 1.
27．In which district can you visit Future Art?
A．Nanshan District B．Futian District
C．Longgang District D．Bao'an District
28．Which exhibitions can you choose if you are free on August 15?
A．Contemporary Art and Future Art.
B．Cassie Chen's Photos and Future Art.
C．Contemporary Art and Frank Yang's Artworks.
D．Frank Yang's Artworks and Cassie Chen's Photos.
29．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A novel B．A story book
C．A newspaper D．A science magazine
School holiday activities at the library
| | Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Tuesday 7 June, 9-11 a.m. ﹩3.00 to. cover the cost of art paper and pencils 5 to 8-year-olds |
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| Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Wednesday 8 June, 9-11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 9 to 10-year-olds |
| Eva Leung is famous for her cartoons published regularly in KIDStime magazine | ||
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| Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Wednesday 8 June, 2-4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
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| Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Thursday 9 June, 2-4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
21．Who is this poster for?
A．Cartoonists. B．Librarians. C．Writers. D．Children.
22．On which day are there two different activities?
A．Monday. B．Tuesday. C．Wednesday. D．Thursday.
23．Why are there two cartooning classes on the program?
A．Because the classes are for different age groups.
B．Because more time is needed to learn cartooning
C．Because there is a strict limit on numbers for each class.
D．Because some children might want to do both the classes.
