阅读理解词义猜想题专练(二) (题干加黑旳为词义猜想题)A (石家庄市第二中学高三适应训练) The jazz world has a new great musician Joey Alexander, the 12 years old pianist.He was born in Indonesia. At age 6, he learned to play jazz by ear. That means, he learned a piece of music just by listening to it, not by reading notes.Joeys parents are not musicians. His father played a little piano and guitar, but not professionally. Watching his father play music influenced the young boy. So did his fathers record collection. He learned jazz by listening to these records.By the time Joey was 10, the Lincoln Center in New York City invited him to play jazz at Lincoln Center.“Joey plays a version of Round Midnight, and everybodys jaws dropped, like looking at Joey and looking at each other . and theyre laughing, like This cant possibly be what were hearing.He took another take afterwards; it was a completely different arrangement. And again, everyone (laughs) .you kind of shrug your shoulders, look at each other, scratch your head, and just go Okay, all right, Ive never seen this before.”Joey is homeschooled. And when he is not performing, he also likes playing with toys, playing sports and watching movies.He earned two Grammy nominations this year, one for “Best Improvised Jazz Solo” and one for “Best Jazz Instrumental Album.” He is one of the youngest musicians ever to earn a Grammy nomination. And now, Joey, can follow his dream playing jazz for people to bring them joy and hope.1Which of the following statements about Joey Alexander is NOT true?AHe began to practice jazz at the age of 6.BHe is educated at home instead of at school.CHe was greatly influenced by his fathers record collection.DHe is the youngest musician to earn two Grammy prizes.2What does the underlined word “take” in Paragraph 5 mean?AAttempt.BPerformance.CLook. DAppearance.3How did Joey probably play Round Midnight?ALoudly. BPassionately.CTraditionally. DCreatively.4Which one is the best title of the passage?AJoey Played “Round Midnight”BJoey Was Influenced by His FatherCIndonesian Pianist, 12, Wows Jazz WorldDHow Joey Follows His DreamB (南昌市高三模拟测试) With New York City less than 100 miles north and Washington DC, in the south, Philadelphia is often forgotten compared to its bigger neighbors. However, in many ways, visiting the US fifth largest city can be a great experience.Called the place where US democracy was born, on Nov. 6, Philadelphia got another important title: the first UNESCO World Heritage City in the US.The city became a World Heritage City thanks to “the universal principles of freedom and democracy written down in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution” both signed at Independence Hall, according to UNESCO. These documents “are greatly important to American history and have also had a big effect on lawmakers around the world”Despite its importance in history, Philadelphia is also known for a diverse and accepting culture. Its not called the “City of Brotherly Love” for nothing. Philadelphia is home to a huge number of ethnic neighborhoods and one of the largest gay communities in the US. In fact, one of the first gay rights protests in the country happened outside of Independence Hall.Its collection of public art is another thing that makes Philadelphia stand out. Graffiti art is sometimes paid for as the city tries to make Philadelphia a “museum without walls”As the US News website noted, “This is a great example of the citys wellknown grassroots culture.”In recent years, Philadelphia has also become one of the US most exciting food cities. Travelers wont miss it. They believe no trip would be complete without tasting its soft pretzel (椒盐脆饼) and the famous cheesesteak sandwich. It is a large sandwich made with thin slices of steak and cheese.Whether youre looking for “historic sites, culture, and art scene, or delicious food”， Philadelphia wont disappoint you, said travel guide Lonely Planet.5What made Philadelphia a World Heritage City?AThe delicious food.BThe historic sites and art scene.CThe birthplace of US democracy.DThe diverse and accepting culture.6By saying “museum without walls” in Paragraph 5, the author means “_”Amuseum sets no limit for artBpublic art can be found everywhereCthe museum was built without wallsDthe citys grassroots culture is wellknown7What does the underlined word “complete” in Paragraph 6 mean?AFinished. BHappy.CPerfect. DRegretful.8What can we learn about Philadelphia?AIt is a great city worth visiting.BIt is the first UNESCO World Heritage City.CThere are many famous museums in the city.DThere are more ethnic groups than other cities in the US.C (沈阳市高三教学质量监测)When going through major life changes, like changing careers, I would change the people with whom I spent the most time. Weve all gone t