首页
登录
职称英语
[originaltext] We are rapidly nearing the end of this course in the history
[originaltext] We are rapidly nearing the end of this course in the history
游客
2023-07-06
76
管理
问题
We are rapidly nearing the end of this course in the history of classical music. We have covered several centuries in a very short time. Much too short to do the music justice, of course, but then this is a survey course. From now until the end of the term we’ll be talking about and listening to electronic music. You probably already know that it was in the 1950s that musical computers and synthesizers first appeared in universities. The first commercial synthesizers were sold about this time, too. The sophistication and complexity of these instruments has now increased to the point that they can produce almost any kind of sound. Some alarmists believe these new instruments will bring an end to classical music or that they already have. You know I don’t share this view, though I agree we are in the midst of a revolution in instrument design. This, however, is not the first such revolution in musical history and probably not the last one either. Remember we’ ve already studied the similar case in the early 19th century when the piano replaced the harpsichord and modern brass and wind instruments came into being. One of the most important reasons for the great popularity of electronic instruments is their relatively cheap price. Well, just look at it. Only about 400 dollars for an electronic keyboard compared to nearly 3,000 dollars for a piano. Naturally this has done a lot to increase sales of electronic instruments. But I don’ t think even the most ardent supporters of electronic instruments expect them to completely replace acoustic instruments.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. What is the speaker’s main topic?
23. At what point in the semester is this talk being given?
24. What is the speaker’s opinion of the idea that electronic instruments will destroy classical music?
25. When, according to the speaker, did another significant change in instrument design take place?
选项
A、He thinks it is too soon to tell.
B、He disagrees with it.
C、He is prized by it.
D、He is alarmed by it.
答案
B
解析
细节辨析题。说话人指出You know I don’t share this view,结合上下文可知说话人并不赞成电子乐器将取代古典音乐的观点。所以选项B正确。
转载请注明原文地址:https://tihaiku.com/zcyy/2812881.html
相关试题推荐
[originaltext]M:Linda,whydoyouneedmynotes?IrememberseeingyouinProf
[originaltext]M:Linda,whydoyouneedmynotes?IrememberseeingyouinProf
[originaltext]M:Linda,whydoyouneedmynotes?IrememberseeingyouinProf
[originaltext]M:Linda,whydoyouneedmynotes?IrememberseeingyouinProf
[originaltext]M:Linda,whydoyouneedmynotes?IrememberseeingyouinProf
[originaltext]M:Linda,whydoyouneedmynotes?IrememberseeingyouinProf
[originaltext]Humansaresocialanimals,andmostofustreasureourrelati
[originaltext]Formanypeopletryingtoshedafewkilos,it’shardenough
[originaltext]In2010,theglobalpopulationreached6.9billion,withnear
[originaltext]In2010,theglobalpopulationreached6.9billion,withnear
随机试题
国债期货交割时,发票价格的计算公式为()。A、期货交割结算价×转换因子一应计利息B、期货交割结算价×转换因子+应计利息C、期货交割结算价/转换因子+
Howmuchwouldyou______forrepairingmywatch?A、spendB、chargeC、costD、payB
WhatIsAnAmerican?"Ican’tmakeyouout,"HerryJamesh
HostilitytoGypsieshasexistedalmostfromthetimetheyfirstappearedin
______,stillhekeptonworking.A、IncasehewaswornoutB、Evenifhewasworn
女,28岁。孕38周,上午9时有规律宫缩而入院。宫缩中下,35秒,间隔3~4分钟
教育是指学校教育。( )
肝硬化腹水伴下肢水肿患者,利尿后每天体重减轻的适宜水平是A.100g B.20
下列建筑中,应设置环形消防车道的有()。A.某建筑高度24m的商店,占地面积2
按道氏理论的分类,股价变动趋势可被分为若干类型,包括()。A:主要趋势 B
最新回复
(
0
)