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二、阅读理解
阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
Do you know that music can change how you feel? A happy song can make you smile, while a quiet song can help you relax. This is the main idea behind music therapy (疗法)—a growing area that uses music to improve people's health and happiness.
Music therapists are trained experts who use music to help people in different ways. For example, they might use drumming to help a sick person move better, or help a sad person show their feelings by writing songs. In hospitals, soft music is often played to help patients feel less worried before an operation.
For students, music therapy can be very helpful. Studies show that some types of music can help students pay attention during study time. Classical music, especially works by Mozart and Bach, has been found to help some students focus better and remember things more easily. This is sometimes called the “Mozart Effect”.
Another interesting use is controlling stress with music. Many schools have started adding music therapy methods to their health programmes. Students learn breathing (呼吸) exercises with calm music, which helps them deal with exam pressure and daily problems. Group music activities, like drum circles, also help build friendships and teamwork skills.
While music therapy won't replace (代替) usual medicine, it offers a nice and useful way to help both body and mind health. Next time you feel stressed or tired, try listening to your favourite relaxing music—you might be surprised by how much better you feel!
（
A. To tell what music therapy is.
B. To tell different types of music.
C. To tell how to become music therapists.
D. To tell what soft music is.
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A. By replacing their medication.
B. By helping them feel less worried.
C. By helping them fall asleep immediately.
D. By treating their diseases completely.
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A. Mozart's achievements in music therapy.
B. Mozart's own experience with music therapy.
C. The use of Mozart's music in all music therapy.
D. Classical music helping students focus and remember better.
（
A. They help students make friends.
B. They make students become music stars.
C. They help students do homework faster.
D. They teach students to play instruments well.
（
A. It is not useful.
B. It is too expensive.
C. It is difficult to learn.
D. It is helpful for people.
阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
Do you know that music can change how you feel? A happy song can make you smile, while a quiet song can help you relax. This is the main idea behind music therapy (疗法)—a growing area that uses music to improve people's health and happiness.
Music therapists are trained experts who use music to help people in different ways. For example, they might use drumming to help a sick person move better, or help a sad person show their feelings by writing songs. In hospitals, soft music is often played to help patients feel less worried before an operation.
For students, music therapy can be very helpful. Studies show that some types of music can help students pay attention during study time. Classical music, especially works by Mozart and Bach, has been found to help some students focus better and remember things more easily. This is sometimes called the “Mozart Effect”.
Another interesting use is controlling stress with music. Many schools have started adding music therapy methods to their health programmes. Students learn breathing (呼吸) exercises with calm music, which helps them deal with exam pressure and daily problems. Group music activities, like drum circles, also help build friendships and teamwork skills.
While music therapy won't replace (代替) usual medicine, it offers a nice and useful way to help both body and mind health. Next time you feel stressed or tired, try listening to your favourite relaxing music—you might be surprised by how much better you feel!
（
A
）1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?A. To tell what music therapy is.
B. To tell different types of music.
C. To tell how to become music therapists.
D. To tell what soft music is.
（
B
）2. According to the passage, how can music help hospital patients?A. By replacing their medication.
B. By helping them feel less worried.
C. By helping them fall asleep immediately.
D. By treating their diseases completely.
（
D
）3. What does the term “Mozart Effect” refer to?A. Mozart's achievements in music therapy.
B. Mozart's own experience with music therapy.
C. The use of Mozart's music in all music therapy.
D. Classical music helping students focus and remember better.
（
A
）4. How can group music activities help students?A. They help students make friends.
B. They make students become music stars.
C. They help students do homework faster.
D. They teach students to play instruments well.
（
D
）5. What does the writer think about music therapy?A. It is not useful.
B. It is too expensive.
C. It is difficult to learn.
D. It is helpful for people.
答案
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D
解析
【分析】这是一篇英语阅读理解题，包含主旨大意题和细节理解题。解题思路为：先通读全文把握核心内容，针对每道题明确题型，定位对应原文段落提取关键信息，对比选项排除错误项选出最佳答案。其中第1题是主旨大意题，需分析第一段核心；第2-4题是细节理解题，需定位对应段落具体描述；第5题是作者观点题，需找体现作者态度的语句。
【解析】1. 第一段先介绍音乐可改变情绪，最后一句点明核心：音乐疗法是利用音乐改善健康与幸福感的领域，因此第一段主旨是介绍音乐疗法，选A。
2. 第二段最后一句提到“在医院，轻音乐常被播放以帮助病人在手术前感觉不那么担心”，对应选项B，故选B。
3. 第三段指出“莫扎特和巴赫的古典音乐被发现能帮助学生更好地集中注意力和记忆，这被称为‘莫扎特效应’”，对应选项D，故选D。
4. 第四段最后一句提到“小组音乐活动，如鼓圈，也帮助建立友谊和团队合作技能”，对应选项A，故选A。
5. 最后一段作者说明音乐疗法虽不能替代常规药物，但对身心都有益，因此作者认为音乐疗法对人有帮助，选D。
【答案】1.A 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、主旨大意题、细节理解题
【点评】本文围绕音乐疗法展开，题型涵盖主旨大意和细节理解，考查学生定位原文信息、理解段落主旨的能力，难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】1. 第一段先介绍音乐可改变情绪，最后一句点明核心：音乐疗法是利用音乐改善健康与幸福感的领域，因此第一段主旨是介绍音乐疗法，选A。
2. 第二段最后一句提到“在医院，轻音乐常被播放以帮助病人在手术前感觉不那么担心”，对应选项B，故选B。
3. 第三段指出“莫扎特和巴赫的古典音乐被发现能帮助学生更好地集中注意力和记忆，这被称为‘莫扎特效应’”，对应选项D，故选D。
4. 第四段最后一句提到“小组音乐活动，如鼓圈，也帮助建立友谊和团队合作技能”，对应选项A，故选A。
5. 最后一段作者说明音乐疗法虽不能替代常规药物，但对身心都有益，因此作者认为音乐疗法对人有帮助，选D。
【答案】1.A 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、主旨大意题、细节理解题
【点评】本文围绕音乐疗法展开，题型涵盖主旨大意和细节理解，考查学生定位原文信息、理解段落主旨的能力，难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】0.6
