Question

Many people believe that classical music is not relevant to young people today. However, this issue ___1.__ caused heated debate.

Some people say that classical music is __2.__ only with old people. For example, if you look at the audience at a classical concert, the ___3.__ is over the age of fifty.

Other say it is more popular than we first imagine. Many young people listen to classical music without realizing it. It is often used in films and advertisements. For example, a famous piece of classical music was used as the ___4.____ music for the 1990 World Cup. Not many people could have given its name, but millions enjoyed it..

Also, some people point out that young people produce new music ___5.___ on classical ideas: for example, it is said that rap music was ___6.____ by a classical musician in 1912, but it is now used by young people in pop music.

However, young people point to the fact that classical music has been outstripped by technology. To pay a classical instrument, such as a violin, you need to study hard and practise for hours. Nowadays, you don’t need to get ___7.____ arms from practicing. A teenager can write and make music using a computer program in the comfort of their own bedroom.

A final point to ___8.___ in mind is that the term “classical music” is used to ___9.____ to a great variety of music, from jazz to pieces for large orchestras. This makes it even more difficult to say whether classical music is relevant to young people.

So, it may be only a ___10.___ of young people who play classical instruments, but when it comes to enjoying classical music, it depends on the piece of music. It may be more relevant to young people in the modern world than they realize!

A. themeB. referC. bearD. associatedAB. invented AC. frequentlyAD. achingBC. minorityBD. majorityCD. rarely ABC. based

Answer

1.frequently

2.associated

3.majority

4.theme

5.based

6.invented

7.aching

8.bear

9.refer

10.minority

【解析】

试题分析：文章提出了当下热议的古典音乐与年轻人越来越没有关系的话题，但实际上，古典音乐在年轻人中比我们想象的更受欢迎。

1.frequently 考查副词。句意：然而这个话题经常引起热烈的讨论；

2.2】associated 考查动词。Be associated with 与。。联系在一起；

3.3】majority 考查名词。句意：你看古典音乐的观众，大多数是50岁以上的人；

4.4】theme 考查名词。句意：比如，著名的古典音乐片段被用作1990年世界杯的主题曲；

5.5】based 考查非谓语动词。句意：许多人指出年轻人创作新的音乐以古典音乐为基础；based on 以。。为基础；

6.6】invented 考查动词。句意：比如，据说说唱音乐被一个古典的音乐家所发明的；

7.7】aching 考查形容词。句意：今天，你没有必要练到胳膊疼痛。

8.8】bear 考查动词。Bear sth in mind 记住；

9.9】refer 考查动词。Refer to 涉及。

10.0】minority 考查名词。句意：因此可能有一小部分年轻人玩古典的乐器。