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Different kinds of music affect our feelings and alertness(警觉;灵敏) in different ways. Some kinds of music make us want to dance. Other build our confidence. Lullabies make babies and young kids feel calm(镇静的)—so calm that they fall asleep at once.
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 a gentle rhythm(节奏). What’s more, people usually sing them in a soft voice.
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. These are signs of relaxation. The songs also make babies less alert to things around them, helping them to fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Experts find out a few reasons why lullabies are so calming for babies and others. For one thing, the slow rhythms of lullabies are similar to the comforting sounds a baby would have heard before birth—for example, the sounds of the mother’s heartbeat. For another, lullabies let babies know that someone caring for them is nearby. And this makes them feel safe and super relaxed.
But babies aren’t the only ones who benefit from lullabies. According to researchers, singing these songs relax both the listener and the singer. So if you need a bit of calm, sing or listen to a lullaby—then try to keep your eyes open!
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A. They can make a baby’s heartbeat faster.
B. They can help babies become more alert.
C. They can be heard in different cultures worldwide.
D. Lullabies in different cultures have little in common.
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A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
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A. Accept some gifts. B. Get something good.
C. Know something fun. D. Learn some information.
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A. To share ways to write lullabies.
B. To show the history of lullabies.
C. To express the love for lullabies.
D. To tell some facts about lullabies.
D
Different kinds of music affect our feelings and alertness(警觉;灵敏) in different ways. Some kinds of music make us want to dance. Other build our confidence. Lullabies make babies and young kids feel calm(镇静的)—so calm that they fall asleep at once.
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 a gentle rhythm(节奏). What’s more, people usually sing them in a soft voice.
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. These are signs of relaxation. The songs also make babies less alert to things around them, helping them to fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Experts find out a few reasons why lullabies are so calming for babies and others. For one thing, the slow rhythms of lullabies are similar to the comforting sounds a baby would have heard before birth—for example, the sounds of the mother’s heartbeat. For another, lullabies let babies know that someone caring for them is nearby. And this makes them feel safe and super relaxed.
But babies aren’t the only ones who benefit from lullabies. According to researchers, singing these songs relax both the listener and the singer. So if you need a bit of calm, sing or listen to a lullaby—then try to keep your eyes open!
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C
)23. Which of the following is TRUE about lullabies?A. They can make a baby’s heartbeat faster.
B. They can help babies become more alert.
C. They can be heard in different cultures worldwide.
D. Lullabies in different cultures have little in common.
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A
)24. How many reasons are mentioned why lullabies can calm babies in Paragraph 4?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
(
B
)25. What does the underlined word “benefit” probably mean?A. Accept some gifts. B. Get something good.
C. Know something fun. D. Learn some information.
(
D
)26. What’s the writer’s writing purpose(意图)?A. To share ways to write lullabies.
B. To show the history of lullabies.
C. To express the love for lullabies.
D. To tell some facts about lullabies.
D
答案
23.C 24.A 25.B 26.D
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需通过定位原文对应信息逐一分析选项：
1. 第23题考查摇篮曲的特征，需定位原文关于摇篮曲的描述，核对选项正误；
2. 第24题考查指定段落的原因数量，需找到第四段中表原因的连接词，统计数量；
3. 第25题考查词义猜测，需结合上下文语境推断划线词含义；
4. 第26题考查写作意图，需梳理全文内容，判断作者的写作目的。
【解析】
23. 定位原文：第二段第一句“Lullabies can be heard in cultures all over the world.”
A选项：原文第三段提到“lullabies can slow a baby’s heart”，而非使心跳加快，错误；
B选项：原文第三段提到“making babies less alert”，而非更警觉，错误；
C选项：与原文第二段第一句完全对应，正确；
D选项：原文第二段提到“these songs have a lot in common”，而非共同点少，错误。故选C。
24. 定位第四段：出现“For one thing...”和“For another...”两个表原因的连接词，共2个原因，故选A。
25. 划线词“benefit”所在句后提到“singing these songs relax both the listener and the singer”，说明摇篮曲对婴儿和其他人都有好处，“benefit”意为“得到好处”，对应B选项。
26. 全文围绕摇篮曲的影响、特征、作用原因及对不同人群的好处展开，均为客观事实介绍，无分享创作方法、讲历史或表达喜爱的意图，故选D。
【答案】
23.C 24.A 25.B 26.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本文为介绍摇篮曲的说明文，题目侧重基础题型考查，需学生精准定位原文信息，整体难度适中，属于学生易掌握的常规阅读理解题。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题为英语阅读理解题，需通过定位原文对应信息逐一分析选项：
1. 第23题考查摇篮曲的特征，需定位原文关于摇篮曲的描述，核对选项正误；
2. 第24题考查指定段落的原因数量，需找到第四段中表原因的连接词，统计数量；
3. 第25题考查词义猜测，需结合上下文语境推断划线词含义；
4. 第26题考查写作意图，需梳理全文内容，判断作者的写作目的。
【解析】
23. 定位原文：第二段第一句“Lullabies can be heard in cultures all over the world.”
A选项：原文第三段提到“lullabies can slow a baby’s heart”，而非使心跳加快，错误；
B选项：原文第三段提到“making babies less alert”，而非更警觉，错误；
C选项：与原文第二段第一句完全对应，正确；
D选项：原文第二段提到“these songs have a lot in common”，而非共同点少，错误。故选C。
24. 定位第四段：出现“For one thing...”和“For another...”两个表原因的连接词，共2个原因，故选A。
25. 划线词“benefit”所在句后提到“singing these songs relax both the listener and the singer”，说明摇篮曲对婴儿和其他人都有好处，“benefit”意为“得到好处”，对应B选项。
26. 全文围绕摇篮曲的影响、特征、作用原因及对不同人群的好处展开，均为客观事实介绍，无分享创作方法、讲历史或表达喜爱的意图，故选D。
【答案】
23.C 24.A 25.B 26.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本文为介绍摇篮曲的说明文，题目侧重基础题型考查，需学生精准定位原文信息，整体难度适中，属于学生易掌握的常规阅读理解题。
【难度系数】
0.7
