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英语短语系列知识点考点复习hire out/hit it off

英语短语系列知识点考点复习hire out/hit it off
hire out 出租;受雇
例句We hire out our vans by the day.
我们按日出租客货车。
The car will hire out at a higher price.
这车将以更高的价格出租。
Do you like to hire out as a secretary?
你愿意受雇当秘书吗?
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hit it off 合得来
例句I knew you'd hit it off with Mike.
我知道你和迈克很合得来。
He hit it off with them from the start.
从一开头他就和他们相处得很好。
He failed to hit it off with her.
他和她相处得不好。

hit upon偶然发现,偶然碰到
例句She hit upon a good title for her new novel.
她突然灵机一动,为自己的新小说想出了一个很好的书名。
They hit upon another idea to augment their income.
他们又想出一个增加收入的办法。
It's a rare book. I hit upon it in a small bookshop.
这是一本难得的书,我是在一个小书店碰上的。

Opera is an art form that celebrates the human voice. No other art form creates excitement and moves the heart in the way that opera does, especially when performed by a great singer. Opera is an important part of the Western classical music tradition. It uses music, words, and actions to bring a dramatic story to life. Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century and later became popular throughout Europe. Over the years, it has responded to various musicals. In recent decades, much wider audiences have been introduced to opera through modern recording technology. Some singers have become celebrities thanks to performing on radio, on TV, and in the cinema.
However, in recent years, opera has been facing serious challenges. One current challenge to opera is economics. The shortage of money raises the broader question of how much should be paid to support opera singers and other artists. Society seems to accept the large salaries paid to business managers and the multi-million-dollar contracts given to sports athletes. But what about opera singers? Somehow, people have the idea that artists can be creative only if they suffer in poverty, but this is unrealistic. If artists, including opera singers, lack the support they need, valuable talent is wasted.
Not only the shortage of money, but also the way money is managed in the opera world has led to hardships. Principal singers are generally paid performance fees once they complete a show. They typically receive nothing during the many weeks of rehearsal(排练) before a show starts.
Another problem faced by opera is how to meet the demands of audiences who are influenced by popular entertainment. Pop singers are often judged as much on the basis of how they look as how they sound. These demands may be unrealistic and possibly harmful. Opera singers simply cannot make a sound big enough to fill a large theater or concert hall without a microphone if their body weight is too low. Emphasizing physical appearance over singing ability may cause audiences to miss out on the human voice at its best.
There are no easy solutions to opera’s problems and there are many different opinions about the value of opera. However, every year many young people register for music courses with hopes and dreams of developing their talent in this special art form. The fact that opera has survived many obstacles and continues to attract the rising generation shows that it remains a respectable art form full of value.
12.Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Opera singers’ life stories are dramatic.
B.Opera will soon appear on TV and in films.
C.Opera fans thank celebrities for performing.
D.Opera develops by adapting to new conditions.
13.What can we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?
A.Opera singers are financially insecure.
B.Opera singers waste their valuable talent.
C.Opera singers get paid before the show.
D.Opera singers perform better if they are poor.
14.What does the author try to say in Paragraph 4?
A.Popular culture has had a positive influence on opera.
B.Audiences know best how opera should be performed.
C.Microphones should be used to make opera more enjoyable.
D.Opera singers’ voices should be valued more than their looks.
15.What would be the best title for this passage?
A.The Economic Challenge to Opera
B.Opera Faced with the Difficulties
C.Opera as Part of Popular Culture
D.The Historical Context of Opera
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