【Start Your Journey】
A. 请用三步画出你的东北大鼓。
Step 1: Draw the round shape of the drum(like a circle).
Step 2: Add the flat top(the drum head you hit) and the small nails on the side.
Step 3: Draw the two drumsticks.
B. 一些关于东北大鼓的有趣事实。
Here are some fun facts about the Northeast Drum: It is popular in Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning provinces.
A Special Sound
The Northeast Drum has a deep and strong sound. This sound can carry a lot of feelings. People often use it to support storytelling and folk singing. The rich sound helps to share happiness, sadness, and excitement with listeners.
Traditional Making
This special drum is made in an old way. First, workers build a round frame from wood. Then, they take animal skin, usually from cows or goats, and stretch it very tightly over both sides of the frame. When the skin is dry, the drum is ready to play.
Ways of Playing
To play the drum, you need two wooden drumsticks. The drummer can make different sounds by hitting different parts of the drum skin. Hitting the center gives a deep sound. Hitting the edge makes a high sound.
Singing and Playing Together
In traditional shows, the drummer does not just play. He or she also sings while playing the drum. The songs tell stories about local history, famous heroes, and everyday life. This mix of music and singing is very popular with the audience.
A Valued Art Form
It was added to China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2006. This helps to protect the art and makes more people learn about it.
任务一:请朗读短文,并在关于东北大鼓的一些事实信息下画线。
任务二:请口头介绍一下东北大鼓。
【实践篇】
根据短文内容,完成下列任务。
Music That Tells a Story: Chinese and Western Instruments
Chinese Instruments
Chinese traditional music often uses instruments that have been passed down for centuries. In Heilongjiang, the Northeast Drum is very popular. It is a drum used to tell stories with singing, often about local heroes. Players use two sticks to play it. Another famous instrument is the suona, which makes a loud sound and is played at weddings in some cities. The guzheng is a string instrument. It has a history of over 2,500 years. 1. Its music is soft and beautiful, like flowing water.
Western Instruments
In Western countries, instruments like the piano, guitar, and violin are very common. The piano is an instrument that can play both melody and harmony(和声). 2. It can play many kinds of music. The violin is a string instrument that is famous for its expressive sound. You can hear it in many places.
Differences and Connections
Chinese instruments are often made from natural materials like bamboo, silk, and wood, which give them a warm and natural sound. 3. Chinese music usually focuses on telling a story or expressing a feeling through a single melody, while Western music often uses harmony to create rich sounds. 4.
Why It Matters to Us
Learning about different instruments helps us understand cultures better. Instruments like the guzheng and suona are not just tools for music. They are also a part of China's cultural treasure. Whether you like music that you can dance to or music that tells a story, there is an instrument for everyone.
任务一:根据短文内容,从下面的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A. It is often called the king of instruments.
B. It is often played alone.
C. However, both kinds of music can make us feel happy, sad, or excited.
D. We should be proud of them and protect them.
E. Western instruments may use more metal materials.
任务二:根据短文内容,选择正确的答案。
()1. What is the Northeast Drum mainly used for?
A. Playing in big orchestras(管弦乐队).
B. Telling stories with music.
C. Performing at weddings only.
D. Playing soft music for relaxation.
()2. Why is the suona played at happy events?
A. Because it is very quiet.
B. Because it has a loud sound.
C. Because it is easy to learn.
D. Because it can play soft music.
()3. How long has the guzheng been used in China?
A. About 100 years.
B. More than 2,500 years.
C. Less than 2,500 years.
D. About 500 years.
()4. What is one difference between Chinese and Western instruments?
A. Chinese instruments never use strings.
B. Western instruments are always made of metal.
C. Chinese instruments often use natural materials.
D. All Chinese instruments are played alone.
()5. What does the text tell us about music?
A. Only Western music can express feelings.
B. Different instruments suit different kinds of music.
C. Chinese music is not popular today.
D. Western instruments are always better.
任务三:根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. What instrument is popular in Heilongjiang?

2. What are Chinese instruments often made from?

3. Why is the piano called the king of instruments?

4. Why is it important to learn about different instruments?

实践篇任务一
1. B
2. A
3. E
4. C
5. D
实践篇任务二
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
实践篇任务三
1. The Northeast Drum is popular in Heilongjiang.
2. They are often made from natural materials like bamboo, silk, and wood.
3. Because it can play both melody and harmony, and it can play many kinds of music.
4. Because learning about different instruments helps us understand different cultures better.

一、Start Your Journey部分
1. A画图题：按照三步提示依次绘制即可，第一步画圆形鼓身，第二步画出鼓面和鼓身边缘的固定小钉，第三步在鼓旁画出两根鼓槌。
2. B任务一：将所有介绍东北大鼓的事实内容下划线即可，包括它的流行省份、声音特点、传统制作流程、演奏方式、边奏边唱的表演形式、2006年列入国家级非遗的相关语句。
3. B任务二：口头介绍可整合信息示例：The Northeast Drum is a traditional Chinese art form popular in three northeast provinces. It has deep strong sound to carry different feelings. It is made of wood frame and animal skin in old ways. Players hit different parts of the drum with two sticks to make different sounds, and they also sing while playing to tell stories. It has been added to China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2006.
二、实践篇任务一（补全短文）
根据上下文逻辑匹配选项：
1. 空前介绍古筝有2500多年历史，空后描述它的音色像流水，B选项“它通常被独奏”符合古筝的演奏特点，衔接上下文。
2. 空前说明钢琴可以同时演奏旋律与和声，空后说明它可以演奏多种音乐，A选项“它常被称为乐器之王”对应钢琴的定位，符合逻辑。
3. 空前介绍中国乐器常用天然材料，此处对比中西乐器的制作材料差异，E选项“西方乐器可能使用更多金属材料”符合对比要求。
4. 空前分别介绍中西方音乐的不同创作特点，此处转折说明二者的共通点，C选项“然而两种音乐都可以让我们感受到快乐、悲伤或者兴奋”符合语境。
5. 空前点明古筝、唢呐等乐器是中国文化瑰宝，D选项“我们应当为它们感到骄傲并且保护它们”承接文意。
三、实践篇任务二（选择题）
1. 原文明确说明东北大鼓是用来配合演唱讲述故事的，对应选项B。
2. 原文提到唢呐声音很大，常在喜事上演奏，对应选项B。
3. 原文指出古筝的历史超过2500年，对应选项B。
4. 原文说明中国乐器通常使用竹子、丝绸、木材这类天然材料，对应选项C。
5. 全文介绍不同中西方乐器的特点和适配的音乐类型，说明不同乐器适合不同种类的音乐，对应选项B。
四、实践篇任务三（问答题）
所有答案均可从原文直接定位提取，符合九年级英语阅读题答题规范。