1. (2021九下·长岭月考) 任务型阅读

A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever

When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything⑴________ her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.

Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success but not about belonging⑵______a group. However, country music brings us back to the "good old days" when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free—laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside,

⑶萨拉还没有去过纳什维尔，但她的梦想是有一天去那里。She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She know that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. "Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He's sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!"

1. （1） 在（1）和（2）处填上适当的词

   ⑴  ⑵.

3. （2） 写出It makes us remember that the best things in life are free—laughter, friends, family and the beauty of nature and the countryside.的同义句。

   It us the best things in life are free—laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.

5. （3） 根据提示将（3）处句子译成英语。

   Sarah to Nashville yet, but it's her dream there one day.

7. （4） 在文中找出 actual 的副词, success的形容词.
9. （5） Who has sold more than 120 million records, Sarah or Garth Brooks?