三、根据中文意思用because、since、as和for完成句子。
1. 由于显然极具天赋，他毫无意外地成了一位著名的音乐家。(since)
, he became a very famous musician.
2. 弹乐器对青少年有帮助，因为它能改善脑力、记忆力和自信。(for)
is helpful to teenagers, .
3. 谭盾的音乐被高度评价，因为他成功地融合了东西方音乐风格。(because)
Tan Dun's music of music together.
4. 他喜欢大自然的声音，因为他认为自然界会自创音乐。(because)
He loves the sounds of nature .
5. 我们被要求进剧场，因为戏剧马上就要开始了。(as)
, we were told to enter the theatre.

1. Since he was clearly very talented; it is no surprise that
2. Playing musical instruments; for it can improve brain power, memory and confidence
3. is highly thought of because he has successfully brought the Eastern and Western styles
4. because he thinks nature can create its own music
5. As the play was about to start

【分析】解题时，需先明确because、since、as、for这四个表原因的连词的用法差异（since侧重已知原因，as侧重显而易见的原因，for表补充说明的原因，because表直接原因），再结合每道题指定的连词和中文意思，补全句子，确保句子语法正确、符合英语表达习惯，注意动名词作主语、被动语态等结构的正确使用。
【解析】1. 指定用since，“由于显然极具天赋”用since引导原因状语，即Since he was clearly very talented；“毫无意外地成了一位著名的音乐家”对应it is no surprise that he became a very famous musician，故填对应内容。2. 指定用for，“弹乐器”作主语，用动名词短语Playing musical instruments；for表补充说明原因，对应for it can improve brain power, memory and confidence，故填对应内容。3. 指定用because，“谭盾的音乐被高度评价”对应is highly thought of；because引导原因状语，对应because he has successfully brought the Eastern and Western styles，故填对应内容。4. 指定用because，引导原因状语从句，对应because he thinks nature can create its own music，故填对应内容。5. 指定用as，引导原因状语从句，对应As the play was about to start，故填对应内容。
【答案】1. Since he was clearly very talented; it is no surprise that
2. Playing musical instruments; for it can improve brain power, memory and confidence
3. is highly thought of because he has successfully brought the Eastern and Western styles
4. because he thinks nature can create its own music
5. As the play was about to start
【知识点】英语连词用法、状语从句、动名词作主语
【点评】本题考查英语中表原因的连词的用法及句子结构的正确运用，属于基础语法应用题型，需学生掌握不同原因连词的用法区别，结合中文意思补全句子，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6

四、阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
What kind of music do you like? Listening to classical music is enjoyable and relaxing. Let’s find out how classical music improves our lives in different ways.
It improves our memory
A group of people were once invited to take part in tests about recalling old things in their lives. People who played musical instruments got better grades in the tests. 1 .
It improves our mental health
Research shows that listening to classical music can influence people’s mood during stressful times. 2 . 35% of people say that classical music helps them feel relaxed, and 18% say it lifts their spirits during times of worry.
It improves our sleep quality
According to some researchers, listening to classical music at bedtime can help people fall asleep faster. 3 .
It improves our performance
In 1993, scientists found that listening to Mozart’s music can make people’s brains active and it makes a big difference to the result of learning. That is to say, listening to classical music, especially that of Mozart, can help us make progress in study.
4
High blood pressure can increase a person’s risk of developing a number of serious health problems. A study found that listening to slow classical music could help lower blood pressure.
5 . By listening to classical music often, we can live a better life.
A. It improves our listening skills
B. It improves our physical health
C. Classical music has a big influence on our mind and body
D. This kind of music is especially helpful for those who often feel nervous
E. The more music they played, the better their ability to remember things was
F. And it can create a peaceful environment that helps people have a sound sleep
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解七选五题型，解题思路如下：1. 先通读全文，把握每段的核心主题（如改善记忆力、心理健康等）；2. 结合空白处前后文的语境、逻辑关系（如承接上文结论、引出下文内容、主题对应等），逐一匹配选项；3. 排除与全文主题无关的多余选项（本题多余项为A）。
【解析】
1. 第1空所在段落主题为“改善记忆力”，空白前提到“会乐器的人测试成绩更好”，E选项“他们演奏的音乐越多，记忆力越好”承接该测试结论，符合主题，故选E；
2. 第2空所在段落主题为“改善心理健康”，空白前提到“古典音乐影响压力下的情绪”，D选项“尤其对经常紧张的人有帮助”承接情绪影响的内容，符合主题，故选D；
3. 第3空所在段落主题为“改善睡眠质量”，空白前提到“睡前听古典音乐助入睡”，F选项“创造平静环境助深度睡眠”对应睡眠主题，故选F；
4. 第4空为段落标题，空白后内容为“降血压”，属于身体健康范畴，B选项“改善我们的身体健康”匹配该段主题，故选B；
5. 第5空为全文总结句，空白前列举了古典音乐对身心的多种益处，C选项“对身心有很大影响”总结全文，故选C。
【答案】
1. E 2. D 3. F 4. B 5. C
【知识点】
英语阅读七选五、语篇逻辑理解
【点评】
本题围绕古典音乐的益处展开，考查学生对语篇主题、上下文衔接逻辑的理解能力，题型常规，需学生准确把握各段落核心，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5