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人与社会——音乐的力量
时文原创 Music plays a very important role in our daily lives and brings us lots of benefits, making our lives more enjoyable.
Firstly, music is a powerful tool for improving our mood. When we feel stressed or unhappy, listening to some positive songs can quickly cheer us up. It is also a great way to relax and forget about our problems.
Secondly, music can help us study better. Many students find that playing soft music in the background helps them concentrate. This is sometimes called the “Mozart Effect”. It creates a peaceful environment, allowing us to focus on our homework and remember information more easily.
Besides, music brings people together. Joining a school choir（合唱团） or a band teaches us how to cooperate with others. We share emotions and create harmonies（和睦）, which makes our friendships stronger. Attending concerts or singing with friends at a party is also a wonderful experience that helps us connect with each other.
Finally, music helps us learn about different cultures. By listening to music from other countries, such as lively Latin songs or rhythmic African drums, we can understand their traditions and lifestyles. This widens our knowledge and opens our minds.
All in all, music is not just for fun. It comforts our hearts, helps our learning, builds connections, and introduces us to a wider world. Life without music would be much less colourful.
1. What does the underlined word “concentrate” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Focus.
B. Relax.
C. Perform.
D. Imagine.
2. 新考向 图片理解 Which can show us African culture?
3. 新考向 标题概括 What can be the best title for the text?
A. The power of music
B. Music is everywhere
C. Different kinds of music
D. How we can enjoy music
人与社会——音乐的力量
时文原创 Music plays a very important role in our daily lives and brings us lots of benefits, making our lives more enjoyable.
Firstly, music is a powerful tool for improving our mood. When we feel stressed or unhappy, listening to some positive songs can quickly cheer us up. It is also a great way to relax and forget about our problems.
Secondly, music can help us study better. Many students find that playing soft music in the background helps them concentrate. This is sometimes called the “Mozart Effect”. It creates a peaceful environment, allowing us to focus on our homework and remember information more easily.
Besides, music brings people together. Joining a school choir（合唱团） or a band teaches us how to cooperate with others. We share emotions and create harmonies（和睦）, which makes our friendships stronger. Attending concerts or singing with friends at a party is also a wonderful experience that helps us connect with each other.
Finally, music helps us learn about different cultures. By listening to music from other countries, such as lively Latin songs or rhythmic African drums, we can understand their traditions and lifestyles. This widens our knowledge and opens our minds.
All in all, music is not just for fun. It comforts our hearts, helps our learning, builds connections, and introduces us to a wider world. Life without music would be much less colourful.
1. What does the underlined word “concentrate” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Focus.
B. Relax.
C. Perform.
D. Imagine.
2. 新考向 图片理解 Which can show us African culture?
3. 新考向 标题概括 What can be the best title for the text?
A. The power of music
B. Music is everywhere
C. Different kinds of music
D. How we can enjoy music
答案
1. A 【解析】根据“allowing us to focus on our homework and remember information more easily”可知，此处指播放柔和的背景音乐帮助人们集中注意力。concentrate与focus意思相同，意为“集中注意力”。
2. B 【解析】根据“By listening to music from other countries, such as lively Latin songs or rhythmic African drums, we can understand their traditions and lifestyles”可知，选项B图片可以帮助我们了解非洲文化。
3. A 【解析】通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了音乐给人们带来的好处。故A选项“音乐的力量”符合题意。
2. B 【解析】根据“By listening to music from other countries, such as lively Latin songs or rhythmic African drums, we can understand their traditions and lifestyles”可知，选项B图片可以帮助我们了解非洲文化。
3. A 【解析】通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了音乐给人们带来的好处。故A选项“音乐的力量”符合题意。
解析
【分析】
1. 第1题是词义猜测题，需先定位第三段划线词“concentrate”的语境，结合该段提到的“帮助学习、创造平静环境，让我们专注作业和记忆信息”，可推断该词意为“集中注意力”，对应选项A的focus。
2. 第2题是图片理解题，需定位第五段关于非洲文化的描述：“rhythmic African drums（有节奏的非洲鼓）”，匹配对应图片选项B。
3. 第3题是标题概括题，需通读全文，文章每段围绕音乐的好处展开，开头和结尾均强调音乐的重要力量，因此最佳标题为“The power of music”，对应选项A。
【解析】
1. 词义猜测题：根据第三段“allowing us to focus on our homework and remember information more easily”可知，柔和的背景音乐帮助人们集中注意力，concentrate与focus同义，故选A。
2. 图片理解题：根据第五段“By listening to music from other countries, such as lively Latin songs or rhythmic African drums, we can understand their traditions and lifestyles”可知，非洲鼓对应非洲文化，选项B图片符合，故选B。
3. 标题概括题：通读全文，文章主要介绍音乐在改善情绪、助力学习、联结他人、了解文化等方面的好处，体现音乐的力量，故最佳标题为“The power of music”，选A。
【答案】
1. A 2. B 3. A
【知识点】
词义猜测题，标题概括题，细节理解题
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，涵盖三类常见阅读题型，文本围绕音乐的益处展开，贴近学生生活，解题需结合上下文语境与文章主旨，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第1题是词义猜测题，需先定位第三段划线词“concentrate”的语境，结合该段提到的“帮助学习、创造平静环境，让我们专注作业和记忆信息”，可推断该词意为“集中注意力”，对应选项A的focus。
2. 第2题是图片理解题，需定位第五段关于非洲文化的描述：“rhythmic African drums（有节奏的非洲鼓）”，匹配对应图片选项B。
3. 第3题是标题概括题，需通读全文，文章每段围绕音乐的好处展开，开头和结尾均强调音乐的重要力量，因此最佳标题为“The power of music”，对应选项A。
【解析】
1. 词义猜测题：根据第三段“allowing us to focus on our homework and remember information more easily”可知，柔和的背景音乐帮助人们集中注意力，concentrate与focus同义，故选A。
2. 图片理解题：根据第五段“By listening to music from other countries, such as lively Latin songs or rhythmic African drums, we can understand their traditions and lifestyles”可知，非洲鼓对应非洲文化，选项B图片符合，故选B。
3. 标题概括题：通读全文，文章主要介绍音乐在改善情绪、助力学习、联结他人、了解文化等方面的好处，体现音乐的力量，故最佳标题为“The power of music”，选A。
【答案】
1. A 2. B 3. A
【知识点】
词义猜测题，标题概括题，细节理解题
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，涵盖三类常见阅读题型，文本围绕音乐的益处展开，贴近学生生活，解题需结合上下文语境与文章主旨，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
