五、补全短文(10分)
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Ludwig Van Beethoven, a major composer of the nineteenth century, overcame many personal problems to achieve artistic greatness.
Born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, he first studied music with the court organist, Gilles van der Eeden. His father was excessively strict and given to heavy drinking._________(1)__________Appointed deputy court organist to Christian Gottlob Neefe at a surprisingly early age in 1782, Beethoven also played the harpsichord and the viola. In 1792 he was sent to Vienna by his patron, Count Ferdinand Waldstein, to study music under Haydn.
Beethoven remained unmarried.__________(2)_________ Continually plagued by ill health, he developed an ear infection which led to his tragic deafness in 1819.
__________(3)____________He completed mature masterpieces of great musical depth: three piano sonatas, four string quartets, the Missa Solemnis, and the 9th Symphony. He died in 1827._______(4)________
Noting that Beethoven often flew into fits of rage, Goethe once said of him,” I am astonished by his talent, but he is unfortunately an altogether untamed personality._________(5)________
A In spite of this handicap, however, he continued to write music.
B Because of irregular payments from his publishers and erratic support from his patrons, he was troubled by financial worries throughout his adult life.
C His life was marked by a passionate dedication to independence.
D When his mother died, Beethoven, then a young man, was named guardian of his two younger brothers.
E Although Beethoven’s personality may have been untamed, his music shows great discipline and control, and this is how we remember his best.
F today his music is still being played all over the world.
标准答案： D,B,A,C,E
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六、完成填空(15分)：
cultural differences
People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it, Most Americans 1 out of the country and have very 2
Experience with it foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, enjoy __3__ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally.They tend to use first names 4 most situations and speak freely about themselves. So of you American hosts do something that 5 you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will 6 your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll all 7 something about another culture!
Many travelers find 8 easier to meet people in the U.S than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over 9 they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be 10 . Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just 11 a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends 12 people in the U.S..
If and when you 13 American friends, they will probably 14 introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud 15 you, it’s probably because they are, Relax and enjoy it!
练习：
1. A) have never been B)have been never
C) has never been D) has been never
2. A) a little. B) little C) much D) a great deal
3. A) meet B) to meet C) meeting D)to have met
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
标准答案： A,B,C,D,A
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6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm
7. A) pick . B) select C) learn D) study
8. A) this B) it C) them D) /
9. A) when. B) if C) after D) before
10. A) superficially friend. B) superficial friend C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly
标准答案： C,C,B,D,C
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11. A) having. B) taking C) making D) killing
12. A) get along with B) among C) to D) in
13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with
14. A) hate. B)forbid C) avoid D) enjoy
15. A) to know B)knowing C) know D) having known
标准答案： A,A,D,D,A
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