Ⅲ. 语篇还原。从方框中选择恰当的句子补全短文。其中有一项为多余选项。
Dear School Board Members,
I read that you plan to make big budget(预算) cuts in the music education programs. 1
Music education should be part of every child's education. Studies show that music helps develop children's language, thinking, and memory skills.
2 They have a sense of school pride and a group of friends with the same goals. Singing or playing an instrument helps to improve a person's listening skills, too.
3 They learn to move their fingers carefully and correctly. Learning to play music also helps children believe they can achieve. It is helpful in every part of life. What's more, self-confidence helps them to face challenges in all areas of life.
There are more good points to learn to play an instrument. For example, children learn to set a goal and work towards it. As they practice, they master not just the instrument but reading music as well. 4 And we all know that the ability to deal with stress is an important life skill.
Music also improves math. Musical notes are based on fractions(分数). 5 Visit the website of the National Association for Music Education. It lists even more facts about the benefits of music education. Please do not cut music programs. The day we lose music education will be a sad day for us.
Sincerely
Linda Lopez, Parent
A. Children who join a band learn teamwork.
B. I am writing to ask you not to make these cuts.
C. Music is a fun hobby that many students enjoy in their free time.
D. Children who play musical instruments improve their hand skills.
E. As a result, students who study music score 23 points higher in math.
F. Trying to learn a piece of music helps a child to face stress and overcome it.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. B 2. A 3. D 4. F 5. E