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A legendary figure in music history, Dylan, born in 1941,
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中A legendary figure in music history, Dylan, born in 1941, is()(91) one of the most influential singers and songwriters in both folk and pop music.Not only()(92) his work lead the transformation of American country music in the 1960s, but much of his most celebrated work became anthems for American civil rights, anti-war and student movements.He fused music with his own personal insight on social problems in a poetic form.He was previously nominated()(93) the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996 and 2006.
Over five decades have passed since Dylan’s first solo album was()(94) in 1961.()(95) the 55 years, Dylan has won myriad prizes in the United States and the world as a whole for music and literature,including the Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the world’s top honors for musicians, an Oscar for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe Award.
Dylan is an extensively published writer as well.His notable books()(96) the hyper-realistic novel Tarantula and autobiography Chronicles.He won the Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards in 2008.
Dylan was first()(97) to China’s mainland as a writer more than as a musician.In 1978, The Glory and the Dream: A Narrative History of America, 1932 1972 was published in China,()(98) author William Manchester mentioned Dylan many times.In 1985, Chinese publishers released by well-known American scholar Morris Dickstein, who()(99) an entire chapter to Dylan.
Dylan was endowed with()(100) creativity.He has released 37 solo studio albums and 240()(101) of all types.His music was introduced to China during the 1980s,an era in which his solo albums could be found on the()(102) of video stores, and covers of his songs, mostly by Asian artists, were all over the radio.
In the latter part of the decade and early half of the 1990s, Dylan’s stories were()(103) in Chinese musical journals such as music Heaven and Audio-Video World.()(104) his music was never officially published in China, it was only()(105) through bootlegs of originals from the United States, leading Chinese music fans to head first into the world of music from Europe and America with Dylan as a driving force.()(106) fans wouldn’t hesitate to plunk down exorbitant prices for any latest arrival with his name and such()(107) were the backbone forces of China’s rock ‘n’ roll as well as some of its most respected music critics.
Dylan has never stopped performing.Since 1988 when he began his “Never Ending Tour”, he has gone on stage an ()(108) of about 100 performances annually.So far, he has played more than 2,300 shows around the world.
In 2011, about 3,000 Chinese fans()(109) a Dylan show at Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium, almost ()(110) the Rolling Stones drew in Shanghai in 2014,including Cui Jian,China’s “father of rock ‘n’ roll.”
单选题第1题Dylan, born in 1941, is()(91) one of the most influential singers and songwriters in both folk and pop music.
A.found
B.considered
C.left
D.witnessed
参考答案:B
答案解析:语境推理。此句意为“迪伦,生于1941年,音乐史上的传奇人物,在民谣和流行音乐领域都被认为是最具影响力的歌手和作曲家之一”,故只有B选项符合题意。
单选题第2题Not only()(92) his work lead the transformation of American country music in the 1960s.
A.does
B.has
C.had
D.did
参考答案:D
答案解析:语法搭配。此句意为“他的作品不仅在20世纪60年代领导了美国乡村音乐的转型,而且很多最著 名的作品成为美国民权运动、反战争运动和学生运动的赞歌”。从语法搭配的角度看,not only和but的前后时态一致,助动词应用过去式,故选D。
单选题第3题He was previously nominated()(93) the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996 and 2006.
A.with
B.for
C.by
D.of
参考答案:B
答案解析:语法搭配。此句意为“他曾在1996年和2006年被提名诺贝尔文学奖”。be nominated for…为固定搭配,意为“提名某个奖项”。
单选题第4题Over five decades have passed since Dylan’s first solo album was()(94) in 1961.
A.published
B.delivered
C.released
D.recorded
参考答案:C
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“自1961年迪伦的第一张专辑发行,到现在己经超过50年了”。A选项publish般不形容专辑的发行,B选项deliver般指发表演讲,D 选项record可搭配表示录制音乐,故只有C选项符合题意。
单选题第5题()(95) the 55 years, Dylan has won myriad prizes.
A.Across
B.Around
C.Cross
D.Round
参考答案:A
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“在55年中,迪伦在美国和全世界范围内获得了无数的音乐和文学奖项,包括代表世界音乐家最高荣誉之一的格莱美终身成就奖、奥斯卡最 佳原创歌曲奖和金球奖”。从语法角度分析,C选项不是介词,故排除,从语义角度分析,只有A选项符合题意。
单选题第6题His notable books()(96) the hyper-realistic novel Tarantula and autobiography Chronicles.
A.include
B.conclude
C.exclude
D.preclude
参考答案:A
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“他著 名的作品包括超现实主义小说《狼蛛》和自传《编年史》”。从语义角度分析,只有A选项符合题意。
单选题第7题Dylan was first()(97) to China’s mainland as a writer more than as a musician.
A.imported
B.exported
C.deduced
D.introduced
参考答案:D
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“他首次被介绍到中国大陆时,更多的是作为一位作家而不是音乐家”。从词语搭配来看,某位人物的引进应该用introduce,故选D。
98.()(98) author William Manchester mentioned Dylan many times.
A.on which
B.which
C.in which
D.at which
单选题第8题In 1985, Chinese publishers released by well-known American scholar Morris Dickstein, who()(99) an entire chapter to Dylan.
A.applied
B.advocated
C.replied
D.devoted
参考答案:D
答案解析:词语搭配。此句意为“1985年,美国著 名学者莫里斯迪克斯坦出版了《伊甸园之门》,迪克斯坦用了整整一章来描述迪伦”。devote(a page/chapter)to…是固定搭配,意为“将(文章或讲话的某一部分)专用(于)……”。
单选题第9题Dylan was endowed with()(100) creativity.
A.alarming
B.stunning
C.alluring
D.staggering
参考答案:B
答案解析:语境推理。此句意为“迪伦有出色的创造力”。根据上下文可知此处应为有积极意义的选项,alarming使人惊慌的,stunning出色的,alluring迷人的,staggering令人震惊的,只有B选项符合题意。
单选题第10题He has released 37 solo studio albums and 240()(101) of all types.
A.album
B.albums
C.record
D.records
参考答案:D
答案解析:语法搭配。此句意为“他发行了37张个人专辑和240张各种类型的唱片”。record意为“唱片、录音带”,作可数名词,故选D。
单选题第11题His solo albums could be found on the()(102) of video stores.
A.windows
B.platforms
C.shelves
D.shares
参考答案:C
答案解析:语境推理。此句意为“他的音乐于20世纪80年代传入中国,在那个年代,他的个人专辑在音像店货架上随处可寻”,根据语义,只有C选项符合题意。
单选题第12题Dylan’s stories were()(103) in Chinese musical journals such as music Heaven and Audio-Video World.
A.counted
B.encountered
C.recounted
D.accounted
参考答案:C
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“20世纪80年代后期和90年代早期,迪伦的故事在《音乐天堂合集》《音像世界》等中国音乐期刊上被重新叙写”。根据语义,counted计算总数,encountered偶遇,recounted详细叙述,accounted把视作,故只有C选项符合题意。
单选题第13题()(104) his music was never officially published in China.
A.Because
B.But
C.However
D.Then
参考答案:A
答案解析:逻辑衔接。此句意为“因为他的音乐从未在中国正式出版,只有通过美国原版的复制品才能获得”。此处前后两个分句是因果关系,不是B、C选项的转折 关系,也不是D选项的递进关系,故选A。
单选题第14题it was only()(105) through bootlegs of originals from the United States.
A.achievable
B.accessible
C.applicable
D.appreciable
参考答案:B
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“因为他的音乐从未在中国正式出版,只有通过美国原版的复制品才能获得”。词义辨析:achievable可完成的,accessible可得到的,applicable可应用的,appreciable可估计的,故只有B选项符合题意。
单选题第15题()(106) fans wouldn’t hesitate to plunk down exorbitant prices.
A.Correct
B.True
C.Actual
D.Proper
参考答案:B
答案解析:词义辨析。此句意为“真正的粉丝会毫不犹豫地为他最 新的专辑一掷千金”。A和D选项意为“正确的”,C选项意为“实际的”,故只有B选项符合题意。
单选题第16题his name and such()(107) were the backbone forces.
A.enthusiasts
B.enthusiastic
C.enthusiasm
D.enthusing
参考答案:A
答案解析:语法搭配。此句意为“这些狂热的乐迷成为了中国摇滚乐的骨干力量,以及备受尊敬的乐评人”。根据空后的“were”可知,空白处应是可数名词,故选A。
单选题第17题he has gone on stage an ()(108) of about 100 performances annually.
A.average
B.number
C.edge
D.age
参考答案:A
答案解析:语法搭配。此句意为“自从1988年开始他的‘永不结束的巡回演出以来’,他平均每年演出100场左右”。根据空前的“an”可排除B选项,根据语义,则可以排除C、D选项,故选A。
单选题第18题In 2011, about 3,000 Chinese fans()(109) a Dylan show at Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium.
A.descended
B.intended
C.ascended
D.attended
参考答案:D
答案解析:语境推理。此句意为“2011年,大约3000名中国歌迷在北京工人体育场观看了迪伦的演出”。由上下文分析可知,本句主语是观众,他们加入观看演出,故选D。
单选题第19题almost ()(110) the Rolling Stones drew in Shanghai in 2014,including Cui Jian,China’s “father of rock ‘n’ roll.”
A.the similar as
B.the similar to
C.the same as
D.the same to
参考答案:C
答案解析:语法搭配。此句意为“2011年,大约3000名中国歌迷在北京工人体育场观看了迪伦的演出,人数几乎和2014年滚石乐队在上海演出时一样”。从语法角度分析,similar和almost不搭配,因此排除A、B选项,the same as是固定搭配,意为“等同于,和……一样”,故选C。