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范畴:人与社会 主题:艺术形式 体裁:说明文 难度:★★★ 建议用时:7 分钟 评价:___/5
Different kinds of music affect our emotions and alertness (警觉) in different ways. Some tunes make us want to dance. Others make our confidence increase. Lullabies (摇篮曲) make babies and young kids feel calm—so calm that they go to sleep quickly!
Lullabies can be heard in cultures all over the world. Though they come from different places, these songs have a lot in common. They usually have simple words and tunes, as well as a slow tempo (节奏). They're sung in a soft voice and have a gentle rhythm. Over the years, scientists have studied lullabies to find out more about their calming powers. Research has shown that lullabies can slow a baby's heart and breathing rates, which are signs of relaxation. The songs also make babies less alert to things around them, helping them to sleep. Babies who have had someone sing to them fall asleep faster and sleep better than those who haven't.
Experts can point to a few reasons why lullabies are so calming for babies and others. For one thing, the steady, slow rhythms of lullabies are similar to the comforting sounds a baby would have heard before birth—the sounds of the mother's heart beat and her low voice, for example. What's more, lullabies let a listener know that someone caring for them is nearby. This makes whoever is hearing the songs feel safe. As a result, they're super relaxed.
An ancient lullaby was found carved into a 4,000-year-old clay tablet! But people who listen to lullabies aren't the only ones who benefit from them. According to researchers, singing these songs mellows out both the listener and the singer. So if you need a dose of calm, sing or listen to a lullaby—then try to keep your eyes open!
素材来源: Highlights for Children
( )1. How do lullabies help babies according to the passage?
A. They make babies' breathing rates faster.
B. They make babies more alert to things around them.
C. They slow a baby's heart and breathing rates.
D. They make babies sleep less.
( )2. What can we infer from the fact that an ancient lullaby was found carved into a 4,000-year-old clay tablet?
A. Lullabies have been around for a very long time.
B. People didn't like lullabies 4,000 years ago.
C. Lullabies were only sung 4,000 years ago.
D. The clay tablet was used to play lullabies.
( )3. If a baby is crying because it feels unsafe, what might be a good way to calm it down according to the passage?
A. Singing a lullaby to it.
B. Making a loud noise.
C. Turning on a bright light.
D. Letting it play alone.
( )4. 新考法·行文方式 How does the writer develop the idea that lullabies are calming?
A. By giving examples of different lullabies.
B. By comparing lullabies with other kinds of music.
C. By listing the research results and reasons.
D. By telling stories about babies and lullabies.
( )5. Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?
范畴:人与社会 主题:艺术形式 体裁:说明文 难度:★★★ 建议用时:7 分钟 评价:___/5
Different kinds of music affect our emotions and alertness (警觉) in different ways. Some tunes make us want to dance. Others make our confidence increase. Lullabies (摇篮曲) make babies and young kids feel calm—so calm that they go to sleep quickly!
Lullabies can be heard in cultures all over the world. Though they come from different places, these songs have a lot in common. They usually have simple words and tunes, as well as a slow tempo (节奏). They're sung in a soft voice and have a gentle rhythm. Over the years, scientists have studied lullabies to find out more about their calming powers. Research has shown that lullabies can slow a baby's heart and breathing rates, which are signs of relaxation. The songs also make babies less alert to things around them, helping them to sleep. Babies who have had someone sing to them fall asleep faster and sleep better than those who haven't.
Experts can point to a few reasons why lullabies are so calming for babies and others. For one thing, the steady, slow rhythms of lullabies are similar to the comforting sounds a baby would have heard before birth—the sounds of the mother's heart beat and her low voice, for example. What's more, lullabies let a listener know that someone caring for them is nearby. This makes whoever is hearing the songs feel safe. As a result, they're super relaxed.
An ancient lullaby was found carved into a 4,000-year-old clay tablet! But people who listen to lullabies aren't the only ones who benefit from them. According to researchers, singing these songs mellows out both the listener and the singer. So if you need a dose of calm, sing or listen to a lullaby—then try to keep your eyes open!
素材来源: Highlights for Children
( )1. How do lullabies help babies according to the passage?
A. They make babies' breathing rates faster.
B. They make babies more alert to things around them.
C. They slow a baby's heart and breathing rates.
D. They make babies sleep less.
( )2. What can we infer from the fact that an ancient lullaby was found carved into a 4,000-year-old clay tablet?
A. Lullabies have been around for a very long time.
B. People didn't like lullabies 4,000 years ago.
C. Lullabies were only sung 4,000 years ago.
D. The clay tablet was used to play lullabies.
( )3. If a baby is crying because it feels unsafe, what might be a good way to calm it down according to the passage?
A. Singing a lullaby to it.
B. Making a loud noise.
C. Turning on a bright light.
D. Letting it play alone.
( )4. 新考法·行文方式 How does the writer develop the idea that lullabies are calming?
A. By giving examples of different lullabies.
B. By comparing lullabies with other kinds of music.
C. By listing the research results and reasons.
D. By telling stories about babies and lullabies.
( )5. Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?
答案
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B
