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Like many of the arts, music flourished during the Zhou dynasty. From this period we have instruments, models of performers, descriptions of musicians and dancers, and the Shijing, or The Book of Poetry, which contains poems and songs of court and common people during the Zhou dynasty. It is likely that music played an extremely important role in the Zhou dynasty for all social classes.

One of the most important sources of information the researchers have regarding Zhou-dynasty music is from the tomb of the Marquis Yi of Zeng (433 B.C.E.). This tomb was uncovered in 1977 in Hubei Province and contained the most extensive and well-preserved set of musical instruments ever found in an ancient Chinese tomb. This four-chamber (室) tomb was designed in imitation of a palace with a central courtyard, reflecting the belief that the Marquis Yi would require the same comforts in the afterlife that he had enjoyed during his lifetime. The central chamber of the tomb, which mirrored a palace courtyard, contained most of the musical instruments found, including a complete set of sixty-five graduated bells fixed on wooden shelves. In addition, twenty-one young women were buried with the Marquis Yi, some of whom were likely his favorite musicians and dancers.

The Marquis Yi’s set of sixty-five bells is remarkable for a variety of reasons. First, they are clearly dated—an inscription (碑文) indicates that the bells were a gift given to him in 433 B.C.E.. Second, the bells were very expensive to produce and to purchase, particularly a set of this size, so they are further evidence of the Marquis Yi’s status. Finally, the bells, along with the other instruments in the room, illustrate what an instrumental band might have consisted of during this period. Scholars predict that it would have required twenty-four musicians to play all instruments at once.

There are still many gaps in our knowledge of ancient Chinese music, partly because there was no system for recording music in a written form.

【小题1】The Book of Poetry is mentioned in paragraph 1 to _______.
A.show the significance of the book.
B.describe the meaning of the book.
C.represent the life of people in the Zhou dynasty.
D.show the popularity of music in the Zhou dynasty.
【小题2】According to the passage, what can we know about the tomb?
A.It contains a complete set of musical instruments.
B.It is designed by the Marquis Yi of Zeng.
C.It is of the same size as that of the palace.
D.It reflects the wish of the Marquis Yi for his life after death.
【小题3】Why is the set of sixty-five bells extraordinary?
A.Because it once was an expensive gift.
B.Because it was difficult to buy at that time.
C.Because it might prove the Marquis Yi’s position.
D.Because it needs twenty-four performers to play at the same time.
【小题4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.A look into the Zhou-dynasty Music.B.An Invaluable Tomb.
C.Ancient Musical Instruments.D.The Importance of Ancient Music.
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Music makes you express your emotion.

【小题2】. This way your brain conveys the thoughts without speaking a word. When we try to express some sad emotion, you will use soft and deep music.

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Music is key to creativity. It helps you in improving your mind by making it more artistic. No matter what the great invention is, it requires art. Creativity is fulfilled by music. 【小题4】

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During a study of children, it was shown that if children are exposed to three or more years of musical training, these same kids performed better. 【小题5】. They had better listening and speaking skills than those who had none. The children even tested better for vocabulary and reasoning skills.

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F.You should choose some kind of music with powerful beats
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Over 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention (大会) was held every year in Nashville. Many country performers used to attend the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.

The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country music's biggest stars attended. There were about fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.

Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, in 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fair grounds for another nineteen years.

There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America went to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs (签名) for 23 hours.

In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the world's biggest country music festival. Now, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, there's much more to prepare.

【小题1】What is paragraph 1 mainly talk about?
A.The love for music.
B.The birth of Fan Fair.
C.The importance of DJ convention.
D.The benefits of watching performances.
【小题2】What do we know about the second Fan Fair?
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B.It was more popular than the first one.
C.It was moved from Nashville to the fairgrounds.
D.It was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney.
【小题3】Which of the following word best describes Fan Fair?
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The 31-year-old started to learn synchronized (花样的) swimming at the age of eight and won a national championship. In 2013, she graduated from college and went to work a nine-to-five job in an office. But her true passion for the underwater sport pushed her out of her comfort zone. Three years later, she gave up the job and was qualified as a professional dance coach.

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【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?
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