Question

    In the Middle Eastern country of Syria (叙利亚), there are over 4 million refugees (难民). Youssef was 10 years old when a local Syrian musician discovered his talent: a deep, powerful voice. However, Syria's civil (内部的) war took place. He and his family lost their home.

When the Action for Hope Music School announced that it was looking for talented children to train, his family encouraged him to attend the school. A year and half later, the now 14­year­old, Youssef, with another 11 children, was chosen to take part in a concert.

Youssef, a shy boy, was a lead singer in the concert. He gave a confident performance of traditional Syrian songs.“We only heard the sound of a mortar (迫击炮). It fell near us. Many buildings fell down. That is all I remember，” said Youssef.“Music makes me forget everything. Music is the most important thing.”

Basma, director of Action for Hope, said the music school offers strength to the children who suffer (遭受) from the war. They can find a good way to express themselves and stop thinking of themselves as refugees.

“Art gives strength. It comes from the ability to create，” Basma said. “People_who_are_in_difficult_conditions_need_this_strength_much_more_than_the_rich.”

说明：16题完成句子；17题简略回答问题；18题用英语表达文中画线单词they所指代的内容；19题用英语简要概括本文的主旨大意；20题将文中画线句子译成汉语。

1.Youssef and his family ________________ because Syria's civil war took place.

2.How many children were chosen to take part in the concert?

________________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________________

4.The passage is mainly about__________________________________________________.

5.________________________________________________________________________

Answer

1.lost their home

2.Twelve/12 (children).

3.The children who suffer from the war.

4.the power of art/music

5.在苦难环境中的人们比富裕的人更需要这个力量。

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了由于战争导致叙利亚好多人无家可归，十岁的Youssef就是其中一个。希望音乐学校挑选12个有天赋的孩子包括Youssef组成合唱队，音乐帮助他们从生活的苦难中脱离出来。