听音频，回答题Jazz captures the essence of America，...

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Jazz captures the essence of America， for in jazz all of the American characteristics come together. The solos are a（26）ofindividual brilliance that can"t take place without these group efforts of the rhythm section. Beyond that， jazz has a connection to theessence of America in a much more（27）way. It is an expression of the African roots of American culture and a musicalmedium that（28）the culture of the Africans whose culture came to（29）much of what is American.

Jazz brought together elements from Africa and Europe，（30）them into a new culture and an expression unique to theAmericans. Out of this fusion came an idea that Americans believe it"s central to their identity: tolerance. Americans（31）that cultural diversity is their strength. They learn every day that other cultures and peoples may make valuable contributions to their wayof life. Jazz music is the embodiment of these ideals， combining elements from African and European cultures into a（32）American music. Jazz reflects two contradictory facets of American life. On the one hand， it is a team effort， where every musicianis completely（33）what the group does together， listening to each of the other players and building on their contributions tocreate a musical whole. On the other hand， the band features a soloist who is an individual（34）， a genius like Charlie Parkerwho explores musical（35）whers no one has ever gone before. In the same sense， American life is also a combination ofteamwork and individualism and a combination of individual brilliance with the ability to work with others.

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To say that jazz captures the essence of America is for all the following reasons EXCEPT that

A．it expresses the African roots of American culture.

B．in jazz all characteristics of the essence of America come together.

C．individual brilliance outshines the group efforts of the rhythm section.

D．it shows the African culture dominated much of what is American.

A、the main part

B、the opposite

C、the sad part

D、the tiny part

听力原文： It may seem strange to date the emergence of a global economy in 1973, since that was the year of the first oil shock. The price of a barrel of oil was raised dramatically, leading to a slump in the economics of industrialized nations. Yet, by 1973 the world economy had leveled. The United States had ceased to be the dominant player it had been in the decade immediately after World War Ⅱ. Western Europe and Japan had rebuilt and were providing serious competition to the United States in international trade. New stars were emerging in the Far East: Taiwan and Hong Kong regions of China, South Korea, Singapore, to name a few. And by the 1990s, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South China were in hot pursuit. But more than competition was at stake. A truly international financial system existed, based on computer technology and instant communication. Money traveled the globe at the speed of light, as much as a trillion dollars each day, to be invested wherever it was needed. Transnational corporations placed manufacturing and service operations wherever it made the most sense to do so. Manufacturing plants went to countries with large labor forces willing to work for much less than workers in more developed nations. Japanese companies overcame trade barriers in the United States by building manufacturing plants there. Corporations in other countries imitated this tactic. Simultaneously, large regional trading blocs were emerging, beginning with the European Communities. Canada and the United States signed a free-trade agreement, which was later expanded to include Mexico in one large free-trade bloc. A similar trend was evident in East Asia.

Which was the major cause of the emergence of the global economy in 1973?

A．The drop in economies of industrialized nations caused by the rise of oil price.

B．The cease of the United States' dominant position in the world economy.

C．The competition from Western Europe and Japan to the U. S. in international trade.

D．All of the above.

The Voice of America began during the World War II when Germany was broadcasting a radio program to get international (21) . American officials believed they should (22) the German broadcast with words that they thought were the facts of world (23) . The first VOA news report began with these words in (24) : "The (25) may be good or bad, but we shall tell you the truth." Within a week, other VOA (26) were broadcasting in Italian, French and English.

After the World war II (27) in 1945, some Americans felt VOA's (28) had to be changed, (29) the Soviet Union (苏联)became the enemy of America. They wanted to reach Soviet listeners. Then VOA began broadcasting in Russian.

In the early years VOA began (30) something new to its broadcast that was (31) "Music USA" , Another new idea came (32) in 1959. VOA knew that many listeners did not know (33) English to completely understand its normal English broadcast. So VOA (34) a simpler kind of English, which uses about 1,500 words and is spoken (35) ,of course, it is Special English.

21.

A. business

B. culture

C. support

D. information.

听力原文： One of America's most important exports is her modem music. American popular music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in all countries. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat. The music has many origins in the United States. Country music coming from the rural areas in the Southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies, describing day-to-day situations and feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs. A second origin of American popular music is the Blues. It describes mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by Black musicians but it is popular with all Americans. Rock music. is a newer form. of music. It was first known as rock-and-toll in the 1950s. Since then, there have been many forms of rock music; hard rock, soft rock, pop rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular rock music are young musicians. New popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. People heard these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of music is universal.

(33)

A．Its fast pace and rhythms.

B．Its simple themes.

C．Its beautiful melodies.

D．Its features.

Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of America′s 32nd president, Franklin Roosevelt. She helped her husband in many ways during his long(21)life. She also became one of the most (22) women in America. She fought for equal rights for all people.

Eleanor was born in New York City in 1884. Her family had great wealth. But Eleanor did not have a happy (23). Her parents died when she was very young. She was raised by her grandmother. Eleanor (24) that as a child, her greatest happiness came from helping others. tn the early 1900s, many people were worried about the problems of (25) people who came to America in (26) of a better life.

Eleanor could not(27) how people lived in such poor conditions while she and some others had so much (28) . After she finished school,Eleanor began (29) children to read and write in one of the poorest areas of New York City. She also looked into (30) where workers were said to be badly (31).She saw little children of four and five years old working until they (32)to the floor. She became involved(参与) with other women who (33) the same ideas about improving social conditions. Franklin Roosevelt began (34) Eleanor when he was in New York. They got (35) in 1905. In the next eleven years, they had six children. The Roosevelts moved to Washington D. C. in 1913.

选()

A.technical

B.business

C.political

D.research

选()A.different

B.strict

C.lonely

D.important

选()A.poor

B.strange

C.foolish

D.lazy

选()A.wealth

B.knowledge

C.courage

D.strength

选()A.disturbing

B.teaching

C.forcing

D.reminding

选()A.hospitals

B.factories

C.schools

D.armies

选()A.dropped

B.run

C.jumped

D.sank

选()A.discovered

B.allowed

C.shared

D.mentioned

选()A.praising

B.visiting

C.attacking

D.controlling

选()A.married

B.separated

C.accepted

D.united

选()A.job

B.dream

C.future

D.childhood

选()A.followed

B.chosen

C.protected

D.treated

选()A.remembered

B.forgot

C.doubted

D.imagined

选()A.honour

B.search

C.memory

D.favor

选()A.receive

B.regret

C.understand

D.admit

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