英语四级 2025年6月·第2套 Part Ⅲ Section C (2) 阅读理解（四选一）试卷排版
英语四级2025年6月·第2套 Part Ⅲ Section C (2) 阅读理解（四选一）：共 5 题、占整卷 20%（710 分制折算约 142 分）、卷面选文共 346 个英文单词。本页按真题原卷版式还原该模块卷面（不含解析）；逐题解析在「题目解析」页，全文逐句精读在「原文精读」页；本模块真题可免费下载 PDF/Word，入口见上方本题行。
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真题卷第2套(2025-06) • 英语四级
Part Ⅲ Section C (2)
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
With the rise of pop music, jazz, and electronic music, both opera and classical music started to fade away from the public eye. Some people are beginning to wonder whether opera and classical music are still relevant to the modern world of music. Granted, you will not typically see today's teenagers lending their ears to Bach anytime soon, but there are some major indicators that both opera and classical music are now still quite alive.
The most major indicator of classical music's importance in society today is the fact that much of the popular music that is currently being produced uses similar beats, harmonies, and melodies(旋律) as those that were used in some of classical music's best works. Even so, it can be difficult for those who do not study music theory to see this as an indicator, since it is subtle and just shows the impact symphonic(交响乐的) orchestras have had on society's taste in music.
A better example for the relevance of opera and classical music can be seen in the invention of the rock opera. Opera, in its simplest definition, is telling a story using music as its form. The art of telling a story using music has not faded in the least bit. In fact, sometimes actual orchestras are used for major parts of the opera itself. Some of the world's greatest hits have been parts of rock operas.
Fans of classical music can also tell you that there are few types of music that are more expressive. So, it should come as no surprise to anyone that classical music pieces are still used as background music in modern movies. Symphonic orchestra compositions have also been created solely for the purpose of being included in major motion pictures. These are often very well received amongst mainstream music fans.
Classical music and opera are the very foundation of what our modern music is based upon. Considering the huge impact they have had on our current society, it is without doubt that we can expect them to continue to remain important for centuries to come.
51.
What does the author think of classical music and opera in today's world?
A)They still make their presence felt.
B)They have given way to electronic music.
C)They will not fade away from the public eye.
D)They are no longer relevant to teenagers' lives.
52.
What do we learn about much of the popular music currently produced?
A)It can be difficult for many classical music fans to appreciate.
B)It can be seen as an indicator of refinement on classical music.
C)It caters to society's taste in music in a more subtle way than classical music.
D)It contains elements similar to those in some masterpieces of classical music.
53.
Why does the author mention the invention of the rock opera?
A)To illustrate how to tell a story using music.
B)To present the simplest definition of opera.
C)To show the relevance of opera and classical music.
D)To justify the necessity of using orchestras in opera.
54.
Why are classical music pieces still used as background music in modern movies?
A)There are few types of music for movie producers to choose from.
B)They are considered to be the most expressive type of music.
C)They are well received by movie fans from all over the world.
D)They are essential for movies to become the world's greatest hits.
55.
What do we learn about our modern music?
A)It could not have come into being without classical music and opera as its foundation.
B)It cannot outcompete classical music and opera in its impact on our current society.
C)It will not enjoy as much popularity as classical music and opera among music fans.
D)It might not be able to rival classical music and opera in importance for centuries to come.
选文出处：本文节选自greatestperformance.org网站上一篇题为 "Are Opera And Classical Music Still Important Today?" 的文章。