《2025年高考模拟试题汇编高中英语》

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The Music Educator Award, this year, went to Annie Ray, an orchestra(管弦乐队) director at Annandale High School. She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. Ray got to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles and bring home a $ 10 000 prize.
Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child. Ray also works with a local charity to give damaged instruments a second life in her classroom.
The orchestra is about much more than just making music. The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds. And they teach her a lot in return. “They changed my educational philosophy. I understand what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” she said.
The warm reception on the ceremony was meaningful. Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters. While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general. Another is resources. She says her school “desperately” needs new instruments. She will use some of her prize money to buy more.
Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate. She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams. “It is hard but truly satisfying,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it for them.”
4.What can we learn about Ray from the first two paragraphs?
A. She hosted the award ceremony.
B. She brought music to more people.
C. She gave away instruments to the poor.
D. She founded a local charity for children.
5.What do students benefit most from the orchestra?
A. They acquire in - depth musical knowledge.
B. They make friends with the like - minded.
C. They gain personal growth from playing music.
D. They improve their connections with educators.
6.What is Paragraph 4 of the text mainly about?
A. The reception on the ceremony.
B. Importance of music education.
C. Challenges for music educators.
D. Plans to obtain resources.
7.What does Ray find satisfying according to the last paragraph?
A. Winning a scholarship.
B. Developing interest in music.
C. Making musical achievements.
D. Transforming dreams into reality.

答案： 4.B　5.C　6.C　7.D