「贝多芬」 让你开车更省电! Energy-Saving Music
Energy-Saving Music
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作者 Mark Darvill
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一旦他们买了电动车，他们开车时所听的音乐也会影响其能源消耗。
目录 / Tips & Analysis / More to Learn / 中文翻译(& 答案)
克漏字
Nowadays, many people are trying to lead more energy-efficient lives to protect the environment. One particularly useful thing people can do is purchase an electric car. Most people are aware that electric cars are far more energy-efficient than traditional fuel-burning cars. However, __1__ they may not realize is that once they have bought an electric car, the music they listen to while driving also affects their energy consumption.
An experiment __2__ by a South Korean car manufacturer in 2022 invited a number of drivers to drive their new electric cars. The company asked the drivers, who were all new to electric vehicles, to drive their cars over an 18-mile distance, __3__ a traffic jam moving along at a glacial pace, country roads, and expressways with dual lanes. Some of these drivers were instructed to listen to Beethoven while driving. Others were required to listen to a range of pop artists, such as Kanye West and Adele. The results revealed that the relaxing nature of Beethoven’s music resulted in those cars using __4__ than the cars whose drivers listened to pop music. This is because pop music tends to have a higher tempo and heavier beat.
So, if you own an electric car but still want to make a greater environmental __5__, you can listen to your favorite piece of classical music. However, if you don’t care about power consumption and want to drive faster, just put on some fast-paced pop tracks!
1. (A) who (B) how (C) when (D) what
2. (A) conducted (B) questioned (C) disciplined (D) retained
3. (A) estimated at (B) depending on (C) inclusive of (D) characteristic of
4. (A) more solar energy (B) less battery power (C) slower vehicle speed (D) faster payment method
5. (A) disaster (B) contribution (C) invasion (D) assessment
答案: 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.B
单字片语整理
Words in Use
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payment [ˋpemənt]
n. 支付，付款
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purchase [ˋpɝtʃəs]
vt. & n. 购买
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contribution [͵kɑntrəˋbjuʃən]
n. 捐献；贡献
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reveal [rɪˋvil]
vt. 透露，揭露
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experiment [ɪkˋspɛrəmənt]
n. & vi. 实验，试验
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track [træk]
n. 小径；（火车的）轨道；跑道；田径运动（= track and field）；歌 / 乐曲
vt. 追踪；留下（泥巴等）痕迹于……
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classical [ˋklæsɪk!]
adj. （音乐）古典的；传统的
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instruct [ɪnˋstrʌkt]
vt. 教授，指导；指示，告知
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retain [rɪˋten]
.vt. 保留，保有
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manufacturer [͵mænjəˋfæktʃərɚ]
.n. 厂商；制造商
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discipline [ˋdɪsəplɪn]
n. 纪律（不可数）
vt. 训练，管教
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disaster [dɪˋzæstɚ]
n. 灾害，灾难（尤指天灾）；大失败
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battery [ˋbætərɪ]
n. 电池
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invasion [ɪnˋveʒən]
n. 入侵
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solar [ˋsolɚ]
a. 太阳的；与太阳有关的
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assessment [əˋsɛsmənt]
n. 评估
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consumption [kənˋsʌmpʃən]
n. (能源、资源) 消耗 (量) ; 摄取 (食物) ; 消费 (皆不可数)
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conduct [ˋkɑndʌkt]
n. 行为（不可数）
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vehicle [ˋviɪk!]
n. 车辆；任何有轮子的运载工具
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tempo [ˋtɛmpo]
n. . 节奏；步调
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dual [ˋdjuəl]
a. . 双重的
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question [ˋkwɛstʃən]
n. 问题;怀疑(不可数)
vt. 质问;质疑
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fast-paced [ˌfæstˈpest]
adj. 步调快速的
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expressway [ɪkˋsprɛs͵we]
n. 高速公路
Practical Phrases
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result in... 引起 / 导致……
= contribute to
= lead to
= give rise to
Sometimes, hesitation can result in missed opportunities.
有时候，犹豫不决会造成错失良机。
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be characteristic of... 是……的特征
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
基因决定了每样生物的种种特征。
This usage is characteristic of American English.
这种用法是美式英语的特征。
This kind of hot and spicy food is very characteristic of the food in the country.
这种辛辣食物是该国非常典型的食物。
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inclusive of... 包含……
= ... included
= including...
Five passengers were injured in the accident,
inclusive of a pregnant woman.
5 名乘客在此意外中受伤，包括 1 名孕妇在内。
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tend to V 容易......
= be prone to
= be prone to V
= be inclined to V
= be likely to V
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be aware + that 子句 知道／注意到⋯⋯
You must be aware that a blood donation can save someone else’s life.
你一定知道捐血可以救人一命。
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a range of... 各种不同的⋯⋯
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energy-efficient 节能的
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depending on... 视⋯⋯而定（作片语介词用）
House prices can vary, depending on where the house is located.
房价会视房屋地点有所变动。
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be estimated at + 数字 估计有⋯⋯
After many years of use, Tony’s car was estimated at half its original price.
经过多年的使用后，东尼的车只估得原价的一半。
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at a glacial pace 以极缓慢的速度
The nuclear power plant is being constructed
at a glacial pace.
该核能发电厂正以极缓慢的速度建造中。
Tips & Analysis
1. However, what they may not realize is that once they have bought an electric car, the music they listen to while driving also affects their energy consumption.
理由
a. 空格后有缺乏受词的子句 they may not realize， 还有 be 动词 is，以及 that 引导的名词子句作为主 词补语，故知空格须置入可引导名词子句的词类， 以形成名词子句作为本句的主词，并兼作 realize 的受词。
b. what 可作复合关系代名词，引导名词子句，等于 the thing(s) that，且 what 在其引导的名词子句 中可作受词，置入后符合文法及语意，表他们可 能没有意识到的是，一旦他们买了电动车，他们 开车时所听的音乐也会影响其能源消耗，故选 (D) what。
• What Larry doesn’t know is that his wife has been cheating him.
赖瑞不知道的是，他的妻子一直在欺骗他。
c. who(谁)为疑问代名词，虽可引导名词子句，但 置入后语意不合，故 (A) 不可选。
• We are wondering who will win the election.
我们很想知道谁会赢得这次选举。
d. how(如何)和 when(什么时候)为疑问副词， 虽可引导名词子句，但无法作该名词子句中的受 词，故 (B)、(C) 不可选。
• I know how we should handle the problem.
我知道我们该如何处理该问题。
• Do you remember when we first met?
你还记得我们第一次见面是什么时候吗?
2. An experiment conducted by a South Korean car manufacturer in 2022 invited a number of drivers to drive their new electric cars.
理由
根据语意，一家韩国汽车制造商在 2022 年「进 行」了一项实验，邀请了一些驾驶人来开他们的 新款电动车，故 (A) 项应为正选。
3. The company asked the drivers, who were all new to electric vehicles, to drive their cars over an 18-mile distance, inclusive of a traffic jam moving along at a glacial pace, country roads, and expressways with dual lanes.
理由
根据语意，该韩国汽车制造商要求这些刚接触电动 车的驾驶人开他们的车行驶十八英里的距离，行驶 路段「包括」交通堵塞地区、乡村道路和双车道高 速公路，故 (C) 项应为正选。
4. The results revealed that the relaxing nature of Beethoven’s music resulted in those cars using less battery power than the cars whose drivers listened to pop music.
理由
空格前一段提及开电动车时所听的音乐也会影响其 能源消耗，可知本空格应与电量有关，根据语意， 结果显示贝多芬音乐令人放松的特性让那些汽车比 驾驶人听流行乐的汽车用掉「较少的电池电量」， 故 (B) 项应为正选。
5. So, if you own an electric car but still want to make a greater environmental contribution, you can listen to your favorite piece of classical music.
理由
空格前一段提到，开车时听贝多芬音乐比驾驶人听 流行乐的汽车用掉更少的电池电量，可知若你拥有 一辆电动车，但仍想为环境做出更大的「贡献」， 就可以听古典乐来省电，故 (B) 项应为正选。
More to Learn
以下介绍与 music 的常见搭配用法:
a. listen to music 听音乐
• On holidays, I like to stay at home and listen to music.
每逢假日我喜欢待在家里听音乐。
b. put on music 播放音乐/唱片
• Let’s spice up this party and put on some music.
我们放点音乐让派对 high 起来吧。
c. play music 演奏/播放音乐
• The band used to play music from the 1970s in pubs.
这个乐团以前都在酒吧演奏 1970 年代的音乐。
• Mike likes to play music while studying.
麦克念书时喜欢放音乐。
d. compose / write / create music 制作/创作音乐
• Not only did Arthur write good poems, but he could compose music.
亚瑟不仅诗写得好，他也能作曲。
e. dance to (the) music 随着音乐起舞
• Some people just can’t dance to music.
有些人就是无法随着音乐起舞。
f. turn up / turn down the music 调高/调低音乐的音量
• Please turn up the music! I can barely hear it.
请将音乐调大声一点!我几乎都听不到了。
中文翻译(& 答案)
「 贝多芬」 让你开车更省电!
如今，许多人都在努力过上更节能的生活来保护环境。人们所能做的一件特别有用的事情是购买电动车。大多数人都知道， 电动车比传统的燃油车更加节能。然而，他们可能没有意识到的是，一旦他们买了电动车，他们开车时所听的音乐也会影响其能 源消耗。
一家韩国汽车制造商在 2022 年进行了一项实验，邀请了一些驾驶人来开他们的新款电动车。该公司要求这些刚接触电动车 的驾驶人开他们的车行驶十八英里(编按:约二十九公里)的距离，行驶路段包括以极缓慢速度移动的交通堵塞地区、乡村道路 和双车道高速公路。其中一些驾驶人被指示在开车时听贝多芬的音乐。其他人则被要求听一连串流行歌手的音乐，像是肯伊.威 斯特和爱黛儿。结果显示，贝多芬音乐令人放松的特性让那些汽车比驾驶人听流行乐的汽车用掉更少的电池电量。这是因为流行 乐往往节奏较快且节拍较重。
因此，如果你拥有一辆电动车，但仍想为环境做出更大的贡献，你可以听听你最喜欢的古典乐作品。然而，如果你不在乎耗 电又想开得比较快，就放一些快节奏的流行歌吧!
