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一、阅读理解
The song “Happy Birthday to You” is an example of just how interesting the world is. Think about this song—it is only 6 notes. Yet it is one of the best-known songs in the world. It was written in 1893 by Mildred and Patty Hill and first published with the words, “Good morning to you”.
The words “Happy Birthday to You” were first seen in print in 1924, although the author is unknown. The Clayton F. Summy Company became the song’s publisher in 1935. Through a series of purchases and acquisitions (收购), the song now belongs to AOL Time Warner. ASCAP represents the song for public performance licensing.
The copyright to “Happy Birthday to You” should have expired (过期) in 1991, but the Copyright Act of 1976 extended (延长) it, and the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 extended it again, so the song is protected until 2030 at least.
“Happy Birthday to You” brings in about 2 million per year. If you ever hear the song in a movie, TV show or an ad, a licensing fee has been paid. Any manufacturer that plays the song pays a licensing fee. The manufacturer of any musical card playing the song pays a licensing fee. This 6 - note song is a big business!
(
A. Mildred and Patty Hill
B. the Clayton F. Summy Company
C. AOL Time Warner
D. nobody
(
A. 1935
B. 1991
C. 1998
D. 2030
(
A. bring some money
B. make a toy
C. pay a licensing fee
D. have a big business
(
A. How music licensing works
B. The tale of “Happy Birthday to You”
C. Licensing “Happy Birthday to You”
D. To know more about AOL Time Warner
The song “Happy Birthday to You” is an example of just how interesting the world is. Think about this song—it is only 6 notes. Yet it is one of the best-known songs in the world. It was written in 1893 by Mildred and Patty Hill and first published with the words, “Good morning to you”.
The words “Happy Birthday to You” were first seen in print in 1924, although the author is unknown. The Clayton F. Summy Company became the song’s publisher in 1935. Through a series of purchases and acquisitions (收购), the song now belongs to AOL Time Warner. ASCAP represents the song for public performance licensing.
The copyright to “Happy Birthday to You” should have expired (过期) in 1991, but the Copyright Act of 1976 extended (延长) it, and the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 extended it again, so the song is protected until 2030 at least.
“Happy Birthday to You” brings in about 2 million per year. If you ever hear the song in a movie, TV show or an ad, a licensing fee has been paid. Any manufacturer that plays the song pays a licensing fee. The manufacturer of any musical card playing the song pays a licensing fee. This 6 - note song is a big business!
(
C
) 1. The song “Happy Birthday to You” now belongs to ____.A. Mildred and Patty Hill
B. the Clayton F. Summy Company
C. AOL Time Warner
D. nobody
(
D
) 2. The copyright to “Happy Birthday to You” has been extended until ____ at least.A. 1935
B. 1991
C. 1998
D. 2030
(
C
) 3. If you play the song in your movie, you should ____.A. bring some money
B. make a toy
C. pay a licensing fee
D. have a big business
(
B
) 4. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. How music licensing works
B. The tale of “Happy Birthday to You”
C. Licensing “Happy Birthday to You”
D. To know more about AOL Time Warner
答案
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
二、完形填空
My parents always told me that I couldn’t dance, because it was a girl’s sport. But I never gave up my dream of becoming a dancing star. I practised secretly, learning from books, movies, and shows. However, without my parents’ support, that 1 seemed all but impossible to reach.
One summer, my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons. I immediately asked my parents for permission (允许) to take her to the lessons. What a 2 chance to learn dancing!
One afternoon, I was practising a new dance in my room when Maggie walked in. “Denis, you are a great dancer! Can you help me?” “What is it?” I wondered. “There’ll be a dancing performance in my school, 3 the boys think I’m slow, and none of them wants to be my partner. Can you dance with me for it?” She looked at me anxiously. “You can be a good dancer!” I encouraged her. “Let’s show those people that they have been 4 all along.”
In the following months, we practised every evening, 5 from my parents. I was having a fantastic time and soon Maggie 6 a lot.
Finally came the big day. I became 7 when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance. As the music began, I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the cheering of the crowd, I was sure we had 8 .
My heart was beating wildly when I saw my father coming towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder. “Well done, son. Though it is 9 for me to admit (承认) it, you really looked like you belonged to this stage. Go for it and make us proud.”
I’d been waiting for this moment for so long. I knew that the road ahead wasn’t going to be easy, but I wouldn’t 10 . I wanted nothing more in life than to dance.
( ) 1. A. line
B. dream
C. answer
D. message
( ) 2. A. similar
B. funny
C. good
D. strange
( ) 3. A. but
B. or
C. so
D. if
( ) 4. A. sad
B. lazy
C. sorry
D. wrong
( ) 5. A. hearing
B. keeping
C. preventing
D. hiding
( ) 6. A. read
B. improved
C. worried
D. cared
( ) 7. A. shy
B. bored
C. nervous
D. angry
( ) 8. A. arrived
B. finished
C. succeeded
D. regretted
( ) 9. A. hard
B. easy
C. possible
D. wonderful
( ) 10. A. open up
B. cheer up
C. stay up
D. give up
My parents always told me that I couldn’t dance, because it was a girl’s sport. But I never gave up my dream of becoming a dancing star. I practised secretly, learning from books, movies, and shows. However, without my parents’ support, that 1 seemed all but impossible to reach.
One summer, my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons. I immediately asked my parents for permission (允许) to take her to the lessons. What a 2 chance to learn dancing!
One afternoon, I was practising a new dance in my room when Maggie walked in. “Denis, you are a great dancer! Can you help me?” “What is it?” I wondered. “There’ll be a dancing performance in my school, 3 the boys think I’m slow, and none of them wants to be my partner. Can you dance with me for it?” She looked at me anxiously. “You can be a good dancer!” I encouraged her. “Let’s show those people that they have been 4 all along.”
In the following months, we practised every evening, 5 from my parents. I was having a fantastic time and soon Maggie 6 a lot.
Finally came the big day. I became 7 when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance. As the music began, I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the cheering of the crowd, I was sure we had 8 .
My heart was beating wildly when I saw my father coming towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder. “Well done, son. Though it is 9 for me to admit (承认) it, you really looked like you belonged to this stage. Go for it and make us proud.”
I’d been waiting for this moment for so long. I knew that the road ahead wasn’t going to be easy, but I wouldn’t 10 . I wanted nothing more in life than to dance.
( ) 1. A. line
B. dream
C. answer
D. message
( ) 2. A. similar
B. funny
C. good
D. strange
( ) 3. A. but
B. or
C. so
D. if
( ) 4. A. sad
B. lazy
C. sorry
D. wrong
( ) 5. A. hearing
B. keeping
C. preventing
D. hiding
( ) 6. A. read
B. improved
C. worried
D. cared
( ) 7. A. shy
B. bored
C. nervous
D. angry
( ) 8. A. arrived
B. finished
C. succeeded
D. regretted
( ) 9. A. hard
B. easy
C. possible
D. wonderful
( ) 10. A. open up
B. cheer up
C. stay up
D. give up
答案
BCADDBCCAD
解析
1. 上文提及“my dream of becoming a dancing star”，此处指没有父母支持，那个“梦想”似乎遥不可及，选B。
2. “我”想跳舞却遭父母反对，送妹妹去舞蹈课对“我”而言是学习跳舞的“好”机会，选C。
3. “学校有舞蹈表演”与“男孩们嫌我慢不愿当搭档”为转折关系，用but，选A。
4. 妹妹因男孩们的看法烦恼，“我”鼓励她并提议一起证明那些人是“错的”，选D。
5. 父母不支持“我”跳舞，所以“我”和妹妹的练习是瞒着父母的，“hiding from my parents”符合语境，选D。
6. 我们每晚练习，妹妹的舞蹈水平应是“提高”了很多，选B。
7. 父母要来观看表演，“我”既期待又紧张，选C。
8. 从观众的欢呼声可判断“我们成功了”，选C。
9. 父亲一直不支持“我”跳舞，现在承认“我”适合舞台对他来说是“困难的”，选A。
10. 尽管前路不易，但“我”不会“放弃”跳舞，呼应开头“never gave up”，选D。
2. “我”想跳舞却遭父母反对，送妹妹去舞蹈课对“我”而言是学习跳舞的“好”机会，选C。
3. “学校有舞蹈表演”与“男孩们嫌我慢不愿当搭档”为转折关系，用but，选A。
4. 妹妹因男孩们的看法烦恼，“我”鼓励她并提议一起证明那些人是“错的”，选D。
5. 父母不支持“我”跳舞，所以“我”和妹妹的练习是瞒着父母的，“hiding from my parents”符合语境，选D。
6. 我们每晚练习，妹妹的舞蹈水平应是“提高”了很多，选B。
7. 父母要来观看表演，“我”既期待又紧张，选C。
8. 从观众的欢呼声可判断“我们成功了”，选C。
9. 父亲一直不支持“我”跳舞，现在承认“我”适合舞台对他来说是“困难的”，选A。
10. 尽管前路不易，但“我”不会“放弃”跳舞，呼应开头“never gave up”，选D。
