Ⅰ. Match the words with the explanations.
()1. style n. A. from old times, not new
()2. lover n. B. a show of singing or playing music
()3. keyboard n. C. a musical instrument with many keys
()4. traditional adj. D. the way someone sings or plays music
()5. performer n. E. a person who likes or enjoys something
()6. performance n. F. a person who sings or plays music for others

1. D 2. E 3. C 4. A 5. F 6. B

【分析】本题为英语词义匹配题，解题思路是：先明确每个单词的核心词义，再逐一对应选项中的解释，找到词义匹配的组合即可。具体步骤为：1. 逐个分析题干中单词的词性和含义；2. 解读每个选项的解释内容；3. 将单词与匹配的解释一一对应，完成填空。
【解析】1. style意为“风格”，对应选项D“某人唱歌或演奏音乐的方式”，故1选D；2. lover意为“爱好者”，对应选项E“喜欢或享受某物的人”，故2选E；3. keyboard意为“键盘乐器”，对应选项C“有很多键的乐器”，故3选C；4. traditional意为“传统的”，对应选项A“从古代来的，不新的”，故4选A；5. performer意为“表演者”，对应选项F“为他人唱歌或演奏音乐的人”，故5选F；6. performance意为“表演”，对应选项B“唱歌或演奏音乐的展示”，故6选B。
【答案】1.D 2.E 3.C 4.A 5.F 6.B
【知识点】英语词义匹配，名词词义辨析，形容词词义辨析
【点评】本题考查基础英语词汇的词义匹配，属于词汇基础题型，难度较低，只要掌握常见词汇的基本含义即可轻松完成，适合巩固日常词汇基础。
【难度系数】0.9

Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in Exercise Ⅰ. There is one extra.
Music is everywhere in our daily life. It is one of the most beautiful languages in the world. Music comes in many different 1. . Listening to different kinds of music helps us relax and understand different cultures.
2. music tells stories of people’s lives and also shows our history.
As a music lover, I really enjoy watching those excellent 3. playing instruments on stage. One of my favourites is really good at playing the 4. . His wonderful 5. is full of energy, and touches my heart.
Whether it is folk, traditional or electronic music, a great musician can always make the show warm and unforgettable.

1. styles 2. Traditional 3. performers 4. keyboard 5. performance

【分析】
本题为英语词汇形式填空题，需结合句子语境、语法规则及词汇含义，从给定词汇中选择合适的词并变形填空。解题思路：1. 通读全文，明确主题为音乐相关，把握整体语境；2. 分析每个空格的句子结构，判断所需词性（如名词复数、形容词、名词等）；3. 结合语义匹配词汇，注意形式变化（如名词变复数）；4. 检查是否符合“有一个多余词汇”的要求。
【解析】
1. 空格前有“many different”，需接可数名词复数，结合语义“音乐有很多不同的风格”，填style的复数形式styles；
2. 空格修饰名词“music”，需用形容词，结合语义“传统音乐讲述人们生活的故事”，填Traditional（此处指音乐类别，首字母大写）；
3. 空格前有“those excellent”，需接可数名词复数，结合语义“看优秀的表演者在舞台演奏乐器”，填performer的复数形式performers；
4. 空格前有“playing the”，需填乐器类名词，结合语义“擅长弹键盘”，填keyboard；
5. 空格前有“His wonderful”，需填名词，结合语义“精彩的表演充满能量”，填performance。
【答案】
1. styles 2. Traditional 3. performers 4. keyboard 5. performance
【知识点】
英语词汇形式运用；名词的数；形容词修饰名词
【点评】
本题围绕音乐主题考查基础词汇的语境运用，要求学生能根据句子结构判断词性并正确变形，需熟悉常见音乐相关词汇及用法，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5

Ⅲ. Read and complete the tasks.
While some people only stick to one kind of music, I like to listen to different kinds depending on different occasions, such as travelling, exercising, relaxing or studying.
When I'm travelling, I prefer music that is bright and lively. Songs like “Perfect” and “Shut Up and Dance” have fun rhythms and can always make my trip more enjoyable. They are full of positive energy and make me feel happy along the way. Listening to such music is really a good way to enjoy the beautiful views.

When I'm exercising, I enjoy music that has strong beats. Songs such as “Believer” and “Counting Stars” are loud and energetic. They cheer me up and give me more power to keep moving. I don't like gentle music at this time, because it is too slow and makes me feel lazy.
When I'm studying at home, I usually choose music that ▲. I don't want loud and lively music to influence my thinking.
When I stay with my friends, we like to listen to music that is easy to sing along to. “Big Big World” and “Try Everything” are our favourites. Singing together makes us feel warm and relaxed.
Music plays an important role in my life. It brings me joy, energy and peace. I will always love music and let it be with me in my daily life.
A. Complete the table.

B. Answer the questions.
()1. Which of the following may be put in the blank “▲”?
A. has nice lyrics B. is full of energy
C. has strong rhythm D. is soft and gentle
()2. What is the best title of the passage?
A. How Can Music Help Me?
B. Why Is Music So Important to Me?
C. What Do I Feel Like Listening to Today?
D. What Do I Think of the Magic of Music?
3. What does music mean to the writer?

A. 1. music that is bright and lively 2. Perfect 3. exercising 4. Believer
5. music that is easy to sing along to
B. 1. D 2. C
3. One possible version: Music means joy, energy and peace to the writer. It is very important in his / her life and will stay with him / her every day.

【分析】本题为英语阅读理解题，分为完成表格（A）和答题（B）两部分。解题思路：A部分需通读全文，定位各段落中不同场景（旅行、锻炼、学习、和朋友相处）对应的音乐类型、示例等信息，完成表格；B部分第1题需定位学习场景的描述，找到作者偏好的音乐类型；第2题需梳理全文核心内容，确定最佳标题；第3题需从原文最后一段提取作者对音乐的意义描述。
【解析】A. 完成表格：1. 旅行时对应“music that is bright and lively”；2. 旅行的例子是“Perfect”；3. 锻炼时对应“exercising”；4. 锻炼的例子是“Believer”；5. 和朋友相处时对应“music that is easy to sing along to”。B. 1. 学习场景中作者提到不想要吵闹活泼的音乐，因此偏好柔和的音乐，对应选项D；2. 全文围绕不同场合选择不同音乐展开，对应选项C；3. 从原文最后一段提取作者对音乐的意义描述。
【答案】A. 1. music that is bright and lively 2. Perfect 3. exercising 4. Believer 5. music that is easy to sing along to；B. 1. D 2. C；3. Music means joy, energy and peace to the writer. It is very important in his / her life and will stay with him / her every day.
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】本题考查学生英语阅读理解的信息提取、细节判断及主旨归纳能力，题型常规，难度适中，学生可通过定位原文对应内容完成解答。
【难度系数】0.7