《2025年金考卷名师名题单元双测卷高中英语必修第三册译林版》

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On a lively afternoon at a senior center, Grace Sun, a talented high school student and classical pianist, was performing for a talent show, her fingers gracefully moving over the piano keys and her eyes filled with determination. Observing the huge happiness music brought to the elderly audience, Grace decided to organize musical events for seniors in her community.
At just 16 years old, Grace set up a school service club to arrange concerts in care centers, hospitals, and nursing homes. Grace and her classmates started with both virtual and in-person performances, which received heartfelt praise from seniors. The positive response encouraged Grace to continue exploring new ideas, especially for seniors experiencing cognitive (认知的) challenges, such as those with Alzheimer's disease. After learning about the benefits of music therapy (治疗), Grace began adding familiar 1960s songs to their performances. The recognizable music reminded the elderly of joyful memories of past experiences, proving the deep emotional impact of music.
Driven by her desire to make a wider impact, Grace turned her student club into a non-profit organization in 2023, named Melodies for Remedies. The organization now aims not only to bring comfort and joy through performances, but also to raise awareness of and funds for music therapy research and treatment. With the support of over 100 student musician volunteers, Melodies for Remedies has hosted concerts and music therapy programs across the country, significantly improving the lives of many.
Grace's story illustrates the amazing power of music to bridge generations and build a strong sense of community. By bringing together student musicians and seniors, she has created meaningful connections and brought happiness to countless individuals. Grace Sun is a true inspiration, encouraging the youth to use their talents and enthusiasm (热情) to help those in emotional need.
24. How did the talent show impact Grace?
A. She gained a sense of satisfaction.
B. She got inspiration to help the elderly.
C. She began to improve her performing skills.
D. She decided to learn more classical piano music.
25. Why did Grace Sun include 1960s songs in their performance?
A. To explore new musical styles.
B. To create an emotional connection.
C. To show her broad knowledge of music.
D. To teach the elderly about songwriting.
26. What can we learn about Melodies for Remedies?
A. It supports music therapy with funding.
B. It focuses on training senior musicians.
C. It has cured some seniors with Alzheimer's.
D. It profits from the musicians' performances.
27. Which of the following best describes Grace?
A. Helpful and curious. B. Grateful and selfless.
C. Caring and inspiring. D. Outgoing and honest.

答案： 24. B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Observing the huge happiness music brought to the elderly audience, Grace decided to organize musical events for seniors in her community”可知,Grace在才艺表演中看到音乐给老年人带来的巨大快乐,决定在她的社区为老年人组织音乐活动。因此她从这次在老年中心的才艺表演中得到了帮助老年人的灵感。
25. B　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“After learning about the benefits of music therapy(治疗), Grace began adding familiar 1960s songs... proving the deep emotional impact of music”可知,在了解了音乐疗法的好处之后,Grace开始加入老年人熟悉的20世纪60年代的歌曲。这种容易辨认出来的音乐让老年人想起了过去的快乐回忆,这证明了音乐对情感的深刻影响。故可推知，Grace在演奏中加入20世纪60年代的音乐是为了建立与老年人的情感联系,让音乐疗法更有效。
26. A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The organization now aims not only to bring comfort and joy through performances, but also to raise awareness of and funds for music therapy research and treatment”可知,Melodies for Remedies不仅通过表演带来安慰和快乐,还提高人们对有关音乐治疗的研究和疗法的认识,并为其筹集资金。即该组织为音乐治疗提供经济支持。
27. C　推理判断题。根据全文叙述,尤其是第一段中的“Observing the huge happiness... musical events for seniors in her community”、第三段中的“Grace turned her student club into a non-profit organization in 2023”以及最后一段中的“she has created meaningful connections... enthusiasm(热情) to help those in emotional need”可知,Grace Sun关爱老年人,为老年人组织音乐表演,激励着更多年轻人用自己的才能和热情去帮助有情感需要的人,因此她是乐于助人和激励人心的。