题文
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France，then adopted by historians of culture，by art historians，and eventually by music historians，all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450－1600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual values. Fulfillment in life—as opposed to concern about an afterlife—became a desirable goal，and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned(皱眉头) on. Artists and writers now turned to secular(不朽的)as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed，experienced，discussed，and circulated. They could see the architectural monuments，sculptures(雕塑)，plays，and poems that were being rediscovered，but they could not actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example，the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors，painters，architects，and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore，music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
小题1:What is the passage mainly about?A．The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.B．The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance.C．The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.D．The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance.小题2:The underlined word “now” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________.A．1855B．the period of the RenaissanceC．the time of the classical civilizations of Greece and RomeD．the time at which the author wrote the passage小题3:It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of ________.A．spirituality in everyday lifeB．communication among artists across EuropeC．a cultural emphasis on human valuesD．religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes小题4:What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?A．Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.B．It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.C．It expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture，painting and poetry.D．It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.小题5:According to the passage，why was Bernardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?A．It did not contain enough religious themes.B．It had little emotional impact on audiences.C．It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.D．It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time. 题型：未知 难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:A
小题5:B
解析
文章介绍欧洲的文艺复兴，包括建筑，历史，艺术，也是一种文化发展包括音乐风格的改变，而音乐的复兴没有其他艺术的改革有效果。
小题1:主旨题：从文章第二段的句子：These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed，可知欧洲的文艺复兴是一种文化发展包括音乐风格的改变。选C
小题2:这篇文章讲的是文艺复兴时期的文化发展，这里now指的就是文艺复兴的时期。选B
小题3:细节题：从第一段的句子：To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual values.可知文艺复兴时期的思想家追求的是强调人性的文化。选C
小题4:细节题：从第二段的句子：They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.可以推断出希腊和罗马的音乐对听众的影响在很多经典的作品里面都有表现。选A
小题5:细节题：从第二段的句子：They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. 可知Bernardino Cirillo认为现代音乐没有古代音乐的影响力，所以很失望。选 。B
点评：文章介绍欧洲的文艺复兴，包括音乐风格的改变，而音乐的复兴的效果很不明显。文章内容有一定难度，但结构清楚，学生不难理解，以主旨题推理题的考查为主，解答此类题除了注意细节，也需要结合上下文提供的语境和信息进行的概括和判断。
考点
据考高分专家说，试题“The French word rena.....”主要考查你对 [政治经济类阅读 ]考点的理解。政治经济类阅读
政治经济类文章的概念：
要做好这类阅读，平时就要注意了解国内外发生的政治经济大事，掌握一定背景知识，对这类文章的叙述特点及内容安排有一定了解，还要扩展这方面的词汇。阅读这类文章，要抓住文章的核心，即文章整体和各段主要在说什么，也要注意段落之间的逻辑关系。
如何备考政治经济类阅读理解题：
【题型说明】政治经济类阅读文章是高考常选材料之一。该类文章时代气息浓郁，语言鲜活，但熟字新义词、超纲词及专业词语多，长句、难句多。政治类文章大多数是同学们感性趣的内容，读起来倒有似曾相识的感觉，经济类文章读起来就像是雾里看花，文章看完，一头雾水。再加之这类文章的命题侧重于词义猜测、推理判断和文章主旨，同学们对这类题材是望而生畏。
【备考策略】建立心理优势。针对不同体裁的文章，我们要采取相应的阅读方法和技巧。政治类文章多采用记叙文形式，我们可采取“顺读法”，以便抓关键语句，领会文章主旨；而经济类文章则多采用说明文形式，我们则可以采取“逆读法”，先读试题，再从文章中查找有用信息。若遇到的确难读的材料。千万不用着急，因为你觉得难，其他人也一定是同感。在高考前，我们就要有这种心理准备，高考试卷肯定有一、两篇难以阅读的材料。不过，我们平时可以有意识地从报刊杂志上找一些较难的阅读材料来阅读，以培养自己迎难而上的心理素质。
【答题方法】
1、寻找主干：
根据英语中五种基本句型结构，把句子中的主语、谓语、宾语、表语等主要成分找出来，其他成分如定语、状语、补语等则易于理解。找到了句子主干，句子的意思至少明白了一半。
2、剔除从句：
在一个长句中可能会出现若干个从句，在理解时，如果把各个从句剔除出来单独理解，然后把大意拼凑起来，整个长句的意思就会明白六、七分。
3、辨别分句：
一个长句如果是由几个并列、转折、递进、对比关系的分句组成，句中往往有表示这些分句关系的连接词，只要能弄清楚分句和分句之间的逻辑关系，再把各层分句的意思加以连贯，整个长句的句意基本上能跃然脑中。
4、寻找关键词：
如果一个句子看完，一点句意的感觉也没有，下下策就是抓住句中的关键词，通过关键词大体弄懂这个长句的意思。
