The promoters of the Springfield music festival estimated a 50 percent increase in ticket
A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 65
E. 75
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In the second paragraph "...if we take two unrelated people at random from the population"
A. pick any two persons
B. take out two different persons
C. choose two persons who are relatives
D. choose two persons with different intelligence
A fine piece of music, a masterpiece of painting, or a first-rate play has the power to capture and hold out fullest and most concentrated attention. We are completely wrapped up in it, and everything works out right. The music comes to the right close at the right time and in the right way. The play ends, not necessarily on a happy note, but in a way that seems inevitable (不可避免的) and appropriate. As we grow more and more aware of the painting, its parts seem to belong together and to be made for each other. We perceive harmony (和谐) in the object and feel harmony within ourselves.
When the aesthetic (美学的) experience has ended, we often feel uplifted and refreshed. Our eyes and ears, our insight into other persons, or our understanding of moral values may be sharpened and refined. We may feel more at home with ourselves. Works of art have value for use in all these.
It is this value that marks the difference between great art and simple entertainment. A work that is fairly easy to understand and appreciate takes little effort on our part. It may give us pleasure. But it does not involve our emotions or our attention at a deep level. It may take our minds off our troubles for a time, but it does not give us the spiritually enriching experience of vital and orderly design.
To enjoy the value of works of art, we must be ready to give a great deal to them. The greatest works of music and poetry often present difficulties. We cannot expect to master them all at once, and we cannot always find what is worthy in them at a glance. It is possible to get some satisfaction out of music while reading a newspaper or peeling (削皮) potatoes. But we must listen with full attention before we can find the riches in great works of music.
Which of the following is nearest in meaning to "We are completely wrapped up in it" (Paragraph One)?
A. We are totally absorbed by such fine piece of art.
B. We feel that the music seems to be around us.
C. Something wraps us when we are appreciating such a fine piece of art.
D. Such a fine piece of art makes us feel very excited.
A.carefullyB.showlyC.quicklyD.casually
A. carefully
B. showly
C. quickly
D. casually
We may conclude from reading the passage that the right attitude of enjoying works of art
A. try to master the value all at once
B. enjoy them while doing other things in order to get some satisfaction
C. expect great difficulties and give up when it is too hard to understand them
D. be aware of its difficulties and enjoy them with full attention